Church News November 30, 2025
Posted by Andy Moore on Sunday, November 30, 2025
CHURCH NEWS:
OCC:
Reminder: Tuesday, Dec. 9th – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Aurora Processing Center (details below)
OCC Aurora Processing Center: We are very excited to once again travel to Aurora to work at the Samaritan’s Purse Processing Center. It was so informative and so much fun last year. It’s a chance to see the next step in how our boxes are prepared for their trip around the world spreading the Gospel. We’ll be going as a group. If you can join us, please contact Cheryl Allen. We’d love to have you with us!
Birthday greetings go out to Jan Vander Wal. Jan will be turning 80 years young on Dec. 5th. Happy Birthday, Jan. Enjoy your special day!
Birthday greetings go out to Jan Vander Wal. Jan will be turning 80 years young on Dec. 5th. Happy Birthday, Jan. Enjoy your special day!
Bible Study Schedule for remainder of this year:
December 8th
For Emergency Purposes: In case of emergency, please contact your Shepherding Elder. Should you wish to contact Rev. Oord call him at: 616-401-6481.
Save the Date: Dec. 21st at 5 pm for our Church Christmas dinner and program. We are seeking some bakers and jello makers…please see the piano bench in the Fellowship Hall for details. Thank You
Poinsettias: It’s that wonderful time of year when we order our Poinsettias in honor or remembrance of our loved ones and/or friends. You will find an order form in the bulletin today. Please see Patti, Doug or Darren Wagner with your order. The last day to order is TODAY - Nov. 30th. Thank You
Reminder: The new copies of the Words of Hope devotional booklet are in the book cart in the Narthex.
Sounds of the Season at Olivet – Dec. 5th at 7:00 PM. Please see Julie Fruendt or Cherryl Allen for more information.
Live Nativity & Bethlehem Experience at New Life Church in New Lenox on December 6 from 3:30-8:00pm. There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to go. Thank You
Old Hymnals: The old hymnals are now located on the bottom book shelf in the Lab. Please feel free to take as many copies as you wish. Thank You
Evangelism Station: Check out the new items in the Evangelism Station in the Narthex. There are options for children and adults.Please take and use any items as you share the Good News! Enjoy
Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 7th – Pearl Harbor Day-remember our Service Men & Women
Dec. 9th – Aurora Processing Center
Dec. 17th – King’s Daughters will meet on Wed instead of Tues.
Dec. 21st – Church Christmas Dinner and Program – 5:00 pm
Illiana Oratorio Society invites you to attend their annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah, Sunday, Dec. 7th at 2:00pm. Location is First Orthodox Presbyterian Church of South Holland, 16248 South Park Ave. in South Holland. For more info visit, www.illianaoratorio.org
Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir invites you to their Christmas Candlelight Musicale on Sat. Dec. 13th at 7 pm at Westminster Presbyterian located at 8955 Columbia Ave. in Munster IN. Justin Rich will be directing and John Magrou will accompany the choir.