Author: Mona

March 2018

Ogilville Christian Church

Volume 20 Issue 3

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Jesus answered and said unto them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” John 2:19

Easter Celebration April 1

March Calendar Events:
4th, Hymn Sing 6:30pm
4th, Polar Plunge @Hilltop 3:30pm
5th VBS Meeting Fellowship Hall 6:30pm
10th Breaking Bread community meal 11:30am
17th Men’s Breakfast 7am
Easter Week Begins, March 25
He Has Risen!

Ogilville Christian Church invites you to be a part of our many Easter services and celebrations as we remember together Christ’s triumph over death and the grave! This year we are offering eight different events directly related to Easter, and we encourage our members and guests to attend these powerful services.
Our time of celebration begins on Palm Sunday, March 25, as we celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy week with two worship services at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Then on Thursday, March 29, we invite you to join us with a Maundy Thursday Moment as we remember the events of the last supper in a special service, with OCC minister Marty Wright, speaking. This service includes times of teaching, worship and communion beginning at 6:30p.m.
A powerful Good Friday observance will be held March 30 at 6:30 p.m. This service features a message from our own Zech Riggs. This time reminds us, in a touching and personal way, of the events that culminate with Christ going to the cross. Powerful, meaningful and moving, this is a service that will leave you with a deep appreciation of Christ’s willingness to pay the price of our sins.
Easter Sunday promises to be especially powerful beginning with our Resurrection celebration led by Virgil Clotfelter at 7:30 a.m. The perfect way to start Easter Sunday! Realizing that some will be leaving immediately following the service to travel to family out of town, we will offer communion following this service in the sanctuary.
A light Easter Breakfast will be offered in the OCC café’ from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. for any and all who wish to participate in a time of Easter fellowship.
Our day then culminates with two Easter Sunday services at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. To accommodate larger than normal crowds we will live stream the services in the OCC café’ and will have overflow seating in that area throughout the day. There will be no education classes held this day.
OCC members are encouraged to arrive early and to consider sitting in the overflow area of the café’ and in the middle of rows to make it easier for our guests to find seats. Likewise those who are able might consider parking further away from the building (Meyer’s Grocery has offered their parking lot) to afford our guests and visitors easier access on this important evangelistic day!

Easter week events at a glance...

March 25 Palm Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
March 29 Maundy Moment
March 30 Good Friday Services 6:30 p.m.
March 31 Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine)

April 1 Easter Sunday:
Resurrection Service 7:30 a.m.
Donut Breakfast 8:15 a.m.
Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
No Education classes offered
Communion offered during each service

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The Great Surprise!! EASTER EGG HUNT

Zech Riggs

This Easter, the children’s ministry team is excited to host the 2nd Annual Community Egg Hunt! Lots of thought and planning has gone into the details so you won’t want to miss this opportunity to bring friends and share the love of Christ while playing games, doing activities, and having some fun hunting candy filled eggs with your little ones. The event starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 31st in the children’s ministry area with “The Great Surprise,” a fun filled event where parents actively engage with their children as they focus on Jesus. Shortly after, a small gift for each child will be given and the youngsters will be set free in their designated age appropriate area to begin combing for the colorful treat filled surprises. This is sure to be a one of a kind event at Ogilville Christian Church. So, load up the family, invite some of their friends, grab your Easter egg baskets and cameras, and be ready for an EGGselent time!!!

March 11 & 15

If you have become a new member since 2015, OCC leadership and their guests would like to invite you and your family to a luncheon Sunday, April 8 at 12 p.m. in fellowship hall. If you have questions please contact the office.

It’s time to set sail… now is the time to start planning for VBS!! Believe it or not VBS is just a few short months away and now is the time to begin preparing and we need your help. If you would like to volunteer or would just like more information, this meeting is for you! Please join us March 5th at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you are unable to attend but would like to help in anyway, please contact Benita at 812-375-4705 or the church office at 812-342-6907.

Congregational Meeting

There will be two Congregational meetings regarding the proposed building expansion during the second week of March. Both will include a question and answer time, the first presentation will be given Sunday, March 11th after the 10:30 service. The second meeting will be directly after Thursday, March 15th’s evening service.

There are many unclaimed dishes from the last two funeral meals in the coat closet. We would like to have the closet spruced up for Easter so please pick up your dish as soon as possible. THANK YOU!

March 17

Join us in the OCC sanctuary on Sunday evening, March 4th at 6:30pm for an old fashioned hymn sing. Submit your favorites to Betsy Hundley through the church office at 812-342-6907.

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Changes to Operation Christmas Child

Ogilville Christian Church is excited to once again be partnering with Samaritan’s Purse to provide children around the world the opportunity to open a Christmas gift and receive the love of Christ through Operation Christmas Child. OCC will make a few changes this year as we seek to provide new and unique ways to send boxes to those who might not otherwise receive a gift.
Throughout the year, we will be asking for specific category donations on a bi-monthly basis. We will notify the entire church of the items requested and there will be an Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off box located in the Children’s Ministry Check-In area downstairs. You may also leave items in the welcome center and they will be brought downstairs at a later time.
A few weeks before the boxes are due for collection, Ogilville Christian Church will host a packing party to fill shoe boxes with all the items collected throughout the year. This is an amazing event that really gets people excited as we gather together to give.
Below is a calendar listing a brief summary of the categories requested over the course of the year. Specifics for the categories will be given when we reach the new bi-monthly period. Since we are getting a late start for this calendar year, our first giving period will start effective February through March as we ask for hygiene items (See the List below.)
We still welcome all packages and shoe boxes that are filled personally by individual families as this is something many families share together every year. We hope this will be another opportunity for everyone to get involved! If you have further questions, please contact Ramanda Kinnick at 812-350-4927. Blessings to all!

February-March Hygiene Recommendations:

Calendar Categories

Bar soap
Travel soap holder
toothbrushes
Toothbrush holder
Wash cloths

Hair brush/comb
Hair ties
Bandages
Travel tissues
Compact mirror

Non liquid lip balm
Nail clippers
Nail files
Stick deodorant

April-May: Toys
June-July: Necessities
August-September: School Supplies
October: $ for Sending Boxes/Encouragement Cards

More Christian Education Opportunities

In support of Marty’s current sermon series, “ROOM FOR DOUBT,” OCC is holding a parallel/overlapping series of Sunday morning Bible studies entitled “THE CASE FOR FAITH.” These classes are using the study and discussion guide by Lee Strobel who was also instrumental in developing the ‘ROOM FOR DOUBT “ series. Newcomers are still welcomed to attend at their preferred time. Here are the remaining lessons:
March 5—Evil and Suffering, Part 1 March 19—Why Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
March 12—Evil and Suffering, Part 2 March 26—The Power of Faith
Virgil Clotfelter is leading the 9:00 AM session and Martin Peterson is leading the 10:30 AM session. Both classes meet weekly through March 25 in the OCC Café. Study guides are provided for home preparation.
Then, following Easter, beginning April 8, our Sunday morning Bible classes will be as follows in the OCC Café.
9:00 AM “BECOMING A CHRISTIAN” — A 4-week series on life’s most important decision for all ages led by Virgil Clotfelter. Youth that attend are encouraged to have their parents come to class as well.
10:30 AM Dave Ramsey’s “FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY” will be taught by Tony & Kelly Strahl. This is a 9 week series and previous FPU students can attend. Registration is required and materials will be available for purchase. Scholarship assistance is also available . Call the OCC office, 342-6907, for more information.

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT
US POSTAGE PAID
COLUMBUS, IN
PERMIT #123

7891 W. 450 S.,
Columbus, IN 47201 812-342-6907
Benita Wagner: Email: benitawagner@occtoday.org
Website & Electronic Giving: www.occtoday.org
E-newsletter: mona@peterson-pi.com

Martin Wright, Minister 812-374-7528
Virgil Clotfelter, Intm. Minister 812-376-3766
Zech Riggs, Minister of Education 812-344-4934
Elders:
Don Bradley 812-445-3611
Bryan Brown 812-343-0875
John Hundley 812-552-5067
Lucky Jenkins 812-374-2832
Martin Peterson 812-371-7679

Easter Flowers Order Form
Our Sanctuary looks so beautiful during the Easter Service when decorated with flowering plants. You can help keep our Sanctuary Blooming by sponsoring plants in honor or memory of your loved ones. Contact Angie Sherfick for more info at 812-371-4636
ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SUNDAY, MARCH 18.
Please Make Checks Payable to OCC Plus note “EASTER FLOWERS” on the Memo Line
Your Name_______________________________________________

6.5” Easter Lily (Qty) __________ X $8.00 = (Total) $__________
6” Tulips (Qty) ____________ X $9.00 = (Total) $__________
6” Daffodils (Qty) ___________ X $9.00 = (Total) $__________
6” Hyacinths (Qty) __________ X $9.00 = (Total) $__________
PLEASE PRINT: Total Order $_______________
In Honor of:_______________________________________________
In Memory of:_____________________________________________

Encourager: All articles printed are subject to editing by Newsletter Staff and approval of OCC Leadership.