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WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS - If you are visiting today, you are not a visitor but our GUEST. We have a “Family & Friends Fun Night” gift basket prepared especially for you! The basket can be picked up at our information area in the lobby. Also, please fill out the guest card and either place it in the offering plate or give it to one of our greeters. We want to know you better. If you need anything at all, feel free to ask any of our regular attendees, Pastors, Ushers or Greeters. We are here to help.
DON'T FORGET! – Help us to avoid unnecessary distractions in our Sunday Worship Service: turn all cell phones and other tech devices off, go to the restroom before church, and remember that we are no longer allowing food or beverages in the worship area during our worship service. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
SPECIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY – Pastor Steve will bring closure to the DVD series “That The World May Know” – Prophets and Kings from the Old Testament TODAY at 11:30 AM during Sunday School. Grab a donut or bagel and a cup of coffee and join us as we travel to the Holy Land via DVD. Great discussion will follow the DVD viewing. Bring your Bibles .
GIVING RECEIPTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! – Thank you for your financial stewardship in 2008. You may see David & Lisa Weiss any Sunday in January to get your financial giving receipt for tax purposes and also to get your new box of giving envelopes for 2009. We are requesting that people pick up their 2009 envelopes to save the church the expense of mailing them. If you have questions, the Weiss’ can be reached at (248) 866-9278 or lweiss@mail.com . If you are new to giving at ORCN, they would be happy to get you your own numbered set of envelopes. Using the envelopes makes recording your giving for tax receipt purposes much easier on our counters. Thank you for your faithfulness!
THIS COMING WEEK…
TEEN BLAZE RESUMES - Hey teens!
His Rock resumes January 5, 2009. Join us tomorrow night 6:30 - 9 :00 p.m.
at His Rock for a great night of worship and friendship ( 52941 Romeo Plank
Road, Macomb Township, MI 48042, SW corner of Romeo Plank and 24 Mile Road).
Questions? Contact Worship Arts and Teen Ministry Leader, RJ Helguera at (248)
840-5702 or thebrilliantrj@yahoo.com .
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY PLANNING MEETING - Wednesday, January 10, 2009. Everyone involved with the Children's Ministry please plan on attending the Children's Ministry Planning Meeting this Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Pastor Steve & Sharon Barkey (57416 Breckenridge Drive, Washington Township, MI 48094). Questions? Contact Sharon Barkey at sharbear0607@aol.com or (586) 992-8769.
IN THE COMING WEEKS…
FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE – An all church viewing of the Fireproof Video will happen Sunday, February 15, 2009. Exact time and location to be announced… It’s no secret that U.S. marriages are in crisis. “Fireproof” mirrors the problems of many marriages, in this case through a firefighter whose high-stress job spills into his home life. Hitting on pain points common to married life—from indifference to insults to emotional affairs and internet porn—the story opens with a couple’s disintegration. Most movies are about relationships that lead to marriage. "Fireproof" picks up seven years into a marriage headed for divorce. And the question is: Can a cold marriage revive? Why stay together? This movie is about fireproofing your most important earthly relationship, marriage.
ALL CHURCH BEACH PARTY and WATER BAPTISM IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2009 – Not at Stony Creek!!! (We are not the Polar Bear Club) From 6:30 – 9:30 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2009 we will have a great ALL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP at the Macomb Township indoor pool and recreation center located at 20699 Macomb Street, Macomb Township, MI 48042. If you've never been there, this is a first class facility with a huge pool, hot tubs, lazy river and water slide! Your kids will love it. Our purpose is to baptize those who desire to do so, swim and fellowship! There is a suggested donation of $5 per person to offset our costs, but nobody will be turned away if they cannot afford the donation. Food will also be served. If you desire to be baptized, or are even curious about it, then meet Pastor Steve after the Sunday School hour (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM) on either January 25 or February 1.
TEEN WINTER RETREAT - Hey Teens grades 7-12! DATE: Sunday, February 15 (right after church) - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 (Return about 5:00 PM). This is MOST School Districts' Mid-Winter Break. This Winter Retreat is for you and Your School Friends! Let's reach out and bring people! Skiers, Snowboarders and those NOT skiing are all welcome! LOCATION: CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA, Thompsonville, MI (Up North) we'll be staying in the mountainside condos click here for photos: http://crystalmountain.com/lodging/accom mountainside. COST: $100 - Non-Skiers/snowboarders. Includes: Meals, Lodging, Indoor swimming and Group Worship & Devotionals. $160 - all of the above and a lift ticket for Monday Skiing/Boarding. Slopes open 9AM-9PM. (This plan assumes you own your own equipment). $195 - All of the above and also includes ski or snowboard rental for Monday. A PERMISSION SLIP IS REQUIRED, TRIP IS LIMITED TO 40 People. One parent willing and able to cook our meals with Beth Helguera and relax in the in between times may go for FREE. $25 - NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY, 12, 2009 at His Rock Cafe. Balance & Permission Slips are due by Monday, February 9, 2009. Checks are payable to "ORCN". FOR MORE DETAILS and/or Questions? CONTACT RJ HELGUERA at (248) 840-5702 or thebrilliantrj@yahoo.com .
HEY MEN OF ORCN! JOIN US WEEKLY
FOR MID -WEEK PRAYER BREAKFAST! – Attention men of Orchard Ridge Church!
Recently, Dave Zauner started a men’s group that connects weekly before
work for fellowship and prayer. Come on out every Wednesday morning at NATIONAL
CONEY ISLAND at the NE quad of M-53 and M-59 from 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
You'll be uplifted and energized for the week. Questions? Call Dave at (586)
412-3479.
THIS
and THAT…
NO CHURCH SET-UP IS THIS WEEK!
– TIME IS STILL TO BE DETERMINED! – Set - up will be this FRIDAY,
January 9. GIVING 60 MINUTES WOULD HELP GREATLY! Afterwards we'll have Prayer
at the Altars for those that can stay. Hope to see you then.
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS HELP NEEDED –
Vince Iafrate and Beth Helguera are in need of adding one or two more individuals
to their Sunday morning computer graphics team. Currently Vince and Beth are
solely responsible for making sure that the content you see on the screen
each Sunday is creative, clear and helpful. We know that it adds a powerful
dynamic to our worship service. Media Shout experience NOT NEEDED. They will
train you. Contact Beth Helguera at (586) 531-3459 or by e-mail at houseoffigs85@yahoo.com
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MARC LIPOVSKY IN AFRICA! –
Marc Lipovsky left for a ten month Mission to Africa on Saturday, January
19, 2008. Please remember him in your prayers FREQUENTLY. You may want to
send him a letter, e-mail or care package as well. Here’s his contact
information: marclipovsky@gmail.com . Mail and Packages (which must be declared
value of under $30) go to Marc Lipovsky, C/o Twenty4Seven, PO Box 965, Harrismith
9880 South Africa. You can also get updates on Marc’s mission and financially
support him at sendmarctosouthafrica.com . Anyone wishing to make donations
to support Marc can make checks payable to ORCN with notation in the memo
“Marc Lipovsky”. I'm really excited to tell you that I have committed
to staying at least 3 more years (starting early '09) as a missionary at Thrive
Africa . I'm very excited about my decision, and thrilled to see what God
does in not only the lives of people here during that time, but my life as
well. I have had an amazing few months so far and can't wait to see what happens
throughout the next 3 years.
ORCN VALET SERVICE AVAILABLE –
Orchard Ridge Church provides valet parking assistance to those who need it
as you arrive at church. We realize that some of our seniors, parents with
small children and those with physical challenges find it difficult to park
and walk through the parking lot – especially on bad weather days. So
just pull your car up to the door and look for one of our greeters at the
curb. They'll be wearing neon green vests. They'll help you out of your car,
park it, and return your keys immediately. They'll also get your car for you
after church if you need it. Contact Eddie Simcox (586) 677- 4962 or Jeff
Morgan (586) 784-4250 for questions or if you would like to be a driver. You
must be over 18 to participate as a driver in this ministry.
CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY – Are you gifted in the arts? Worship Arts Leader, RJ Helguera, is challenging you to use your gifts! We need drama people, instrumental and vocal musicians, sound techs and more. The Orchard Ridge Worship Arts Team could be a great fit for you! If you are interested in serving with us, and would like to learn more, please contact RJ Helguera at (248) 840-5702, or by e-mail at rj@orcn.info . Urgent needs: experienced guitar player, bass guitar players, Sound Technicians (we will train you!), other musically inclined people and those who can set-up and tear down the sound equipment.
SUNDAY SERMONS AVAILABLE ON CD! – You can now order a sermon from Sunday AM worship on CD for $2. You can choose from any Sunday dating back to the beginning of the church. Just get an order form from the information desk and hand it in completed with your $2 to Vince Iafrate or Beth Helguera. Due to copyright restrictions we cannot include Sunday music on the CDs.
ORCHARD RIDGE CHURCH FINANCES
2009 TITHE & OFFERING ENVELOPES
– If you do not have a box of giving envelopes to place your tithe and
offerings each week, please see David or Lisa Weiss. They can be reached at
(248) 866-9278 or at email lweiss@mail.com. They would be happy to get you
your own numbered set of envelopes. Using the envelopes makes recording your
giving for tax receipt purposes much easier on our counters.
BUILDING FUND and FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS – can be placed in the offering plates that are passed during our Sunday AM worship service or mailed to our church Financial Secretary at 8605 Paul, Washington Township, MI 48094. We APPRECIATE your giving to God’s work in North Macomb. All checks should be payable to ORCN. If you want all, or a portion, of your gift to go to our BUILDING FUND, please mark it accordingly.
BUILDING FUND - $ 311,724.06
LAST WEEK, DECEMBER 28, TITHE RECEIVED – $8,311.66
PLEASE NOTE: Each week, $7,642 is needed to make our 2008 - 2009 budget.
YEAR TO DATE NEEDED to make budget: $ 336,248.00
YEAR TO DATE RECEIVED: $ 345,249.41
NOTE: As we begin our active search for land, there will now be expenses associated with the land search (soil tests, legal fees, etc.). Therefore, this Building Fund total may fluctuate depending on our expenditures.
Orchard
Ridge SUNDAY SCHOOL!
We have several class options for you, and we promise to have you out by 12:15.
Sunday School is a GREAT way to grow in the faith, learn what the Bible has
to say about everyday issues and meet new people in an interactive informal
setting. Here’s what’s being offered for adults (Nursery through
12th Grade classes are also provided for our youth in these age groups):
FIREPROOF
YOUR MARRIAGE
BEGINNING SUNDAY, JANUARY 11. Facilitated by Keith & Kim Bianchini, The
Fireproof Your Marriage small group curriculum is founded on Biblical principles
for strong, God-centered, lifelong marriages. This 6-week study uses exclusive
video clips from Fireproof along with thought-provoking discussion questions,
and individual and couples' Love Dare devotionals to challenge members to
grow deeper spiritually and in their relationship. Series will conclude with
an all church viewing of the Fireproof video Sunday, February 15, 2009. Details
to follow… CHILDCARE PROVIDED: Yes
WALK
THROUGH THE BIBLE
This class takes you through some of the great Bible Stories we have in the
Old and New Testaments. Taught by Darrel DeLamielleure, all of the Basic Bible
stories and characters will be taught in a refreshing way as to explain the
relevance and application to your life TODAY! Currently, the class is studying
the Book of Romans.
NEW
BEGINNINGS
Men, led by Bill Jaglowski, will meet in the north hallway of Duncan on the
far east side. Women, led by Darleen Jaglowski, will meet in the north hallway
on the far west side. This class is intended for new Christians who desire
a foundation in the Christian Faith. Participants will use the Eight Basic
Bible Studies to learn the basic teachings of Christ on what it means to be
a Disciple.
FAITH
CONNECTIONS
Al Schult teaches this class. Each week they focus on a selected passage of
Scripture and then break it down into discussion topics. If you’ve been
a Christian for a while and want something “deeper” this class is
a good choice.
COLLEGE
COFFEE TALK
If you are age 18-29, this class is for you! There will be an age appropriate
Bible devotional, discussion and prayer. The class is currently facilitated
by Duane Staten.
TEENS
- Sunday Morning Blaze
Led by Jen Kurtz &
Colleen Monetter, this class is for students in grades 7-12, the course focus
is to explore the wonder of the Scriptures and how they apply to the lives
of young believers.
FOR
OUR BABIES
We have two great nurseries! One is for newborn babies to “walking”
and the other is
for “walking” babies to age 3.
PRESCHOOL
Children age 4 & 5 meet with Francine Urbano in the Teacher’s lounge
for an awesome Bible experience! Using music, crafts, stories and games, these
little ones will LOVE learning about Jesus!
theGrove
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Sunday Mornings, ORCN offers activities for children currently in 1st through
6th Grade. TheGrove starts at 10:00 AM where the Bible Lesson is shared. Children
in theGrove can be picked up at 12:15.
PARENT PICK-UP – Parent’s of elementary school age children and younger… At ORCN, we take your child’s safety seriously. All of the adults who work with children pass a background check and must be regular attendees at ORCN for at least six months before joining our Children’s Ministry Team. Once your child is “checked in” to any of our children ministries on Sunday morning, they will be supervised and watched over until a parent comes and picks them up. Please keep in mind our ministry team cannot leave their areas until all children are picked up, so please retrieve your children promptly after Sunday School is over. Thank you.
Sunday
Schedule:
9:30 – 12:10 Nursery open
10:00 am – Service
Adult & Teen
Worship
2 & 3 year old nursery
4 & 5 year olds
KIDS CHURCH (1st – 6th grade)
11:15am – Coffee & Refreshments available
11:30–
12:15
3 & 4year old Sunday School
K - 3rd grade Sunday School
4th-6th grade Sunday School
Teen Sunday School
College Coffee Talk
"Faith Connections" Adult Bible Study
"Walk Through the Bible" Adult Bible Study
"New Beginnings" New Believer Bible Class
6:00 pm activities
Adult
Bible Study
teen band practice
choir practice
nursery
teen small groups
children’s quizzing
teen quizzing
Route 56 (for 5th & 6th graders)
pre-school activities