CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEEDS:
We are still in the need for the following items:
Little Rubber Bouncy Balls
Bug Bans (insect repeller wristbands) Much needed
Yo Yo’s
Balloons
Glue Sticks
Thank you so much for your kindness!!

Thank You: A Big Thank You to all for the love and greetings I received on my 101st birthday. Special thanks to whoever was responsible for the cake that was had during Fellowship time. I have been Blessed with good health, a wonderful family, and Good Christian Friends. - Alice Dykstra

The Reformed Church in America has been restructuring her upper assemblies. Instead of Classis and Regional Synods, Synod has encouraged Consistories to develop likeminded Middle Assemblies. After several meetings, our Elders have joined with other RCA churches to associate with the Mid-America Middle Assembly.

Fellowship Committee Happenings:
Olivet Homecoming Concert – “Music from the American Songbook” on Sat., Oct 24th -at Olivet. Concert starts AT 7:30. Departure time from church is still to be determined. Cost of ticket is $10.00 per person. Please call Fred or Beth to order tickets, as soon as possible.

Sat. Nov. 7th – “I Can Only Imagine 2”- Pizza at 5:00 PM – Movie to follow
(above to be held at our church)

Emergency Purposes: In case of emergency, please contact your Shepherding Elder. Should you wish to contact Rev. Oord call him at: 616-401-6481.

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:
  • Thurs. Oct. 15th: Classis Illiana
  • Monday, Oct. 19th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study-Genesis 27:1-40
  • Tuesday, Oct. 20th: 7:00 PM – King’s Daughters Bible Study
  • Saturday, Oct. 24th: 7:30 PM – Olivet Homecoming Concert
  • Saturday, Oct. 31st: 10:00 AM - OCC Work Day (No skills required)
  • Monday, Nov. 2nd: 10:00 AM -Bible Study
  • Saturday, Nov. 7th: 5:00 PM – Pizza and Movie Night at Church
  • Tuesday, Nov. 10th: 7:00 PM – Elders and Consistory Meeting
  • Saturday, Nov. 14th: 5:00 PM – Kids Pack-A-Box Party – OCC; 6:00 PM – Church Pack-A-Box Party - OCC
  • Monday, Nov. 16th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 27:41-28:9
  • Thurs. Nov. 26th: Thanksgiving Day
  • Monday, Dec. 7th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 28:10-22; 7:00 PM – Elders and Consistory Meeting
  • Monday, Dec. 21st: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 29:1-30:24
  • Friday, Dec. 25th: Christmas Day

Illiana Oratorio Society: Illiana Oratorio Society will be starting rehearsals for its annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 6th. New singers – high school aged and above are always welcome, no audition required. Music is available to purchase at rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held each Monday evening starting Oct 12 from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM at First Church (OPC) of South Holland, 16248 S. Park Ave. South Holland, Il. Singers MUST attend the first or second rehearsal. For more information, visit our website at www.illianaoratorio.org or find us on Facebook.