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)
Yo Yo’s
Balloons
Glue Sticks
Thank you so much for your kindness!!

Welcome! Today we have the wonderful opportunity to share in the Lord’s Supper. This is a celebration of our oneness with Christ and with each other. We invite all our guests who, like us, have confessed Christ as Savior and Lord, to join with us in this sacrament

Monday Morning Bible Study: Genesis Bible Study – How much do you really know about Isaac other than that his father was willing to offer him up as a sacrifice to God? Find out more tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM as we study Genesis 26, “The Adventures of Isaac.”

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

Possible outings: Covered Bridge Festival at Bridgeton, IN, Friday, Oct. 9th (if necessary, a Rain Date of Wed., Oct. 14th.) This is an All Day Event – Not yet sure for time of departure.

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.

Nomination Letters: The letters have been mailed out addressing that the time is near for you to vote for those you wish to be on the Consistory. The letter explains in greater detail, ballots are also included in this letter. The ballot box is located in the Secretary’s office during the week and on the table in the Narthex on Sunday mornings. Please cast your vote and place the ballots in the Ballot Box. Thank You

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:
  • Monday, Oct. 5th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study-Genesis 26; 7:00 PM – Elders and Consistory Meeting
  • Thurs. Oct. 8th: Living Alternatives Banquet
  • Friday, Oct. 9th: Covered Bridge Festival
  • Thurs. Oct. 15th: Classis Illiana
  • Monday, Oct. 19th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study-Genesis 27:1-40
  • 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; 7:00 PM – Elders and Consistory Meeting
  • Saturday, Nov. 7th: 5:00 PM – Pizza and Movie Night at Church
  • 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. 6 th . 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 – 9:00PM 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.