Announcements
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WHOLE CHURCH OPPORTUNITIES
All Church Picnic - Sunday, May 19th following the worship gathering. Smoked meats and hot dogs will be provided. Everyone bring at least one dish to share. Please register here and let us know if you plan to attend. Also, bring your favorite outdoor chair and if you have a canopy feel free to bring it along just in case.
Graduation Party for Jacob Ford – Saturday June 1st from 1-3pm hosted by family at 1384 Hickory Lane, Mansfield, OH 44905. Bring suits for swimming.
Graduation Party for Wade Bolin - Sunday, June 30th from 4-8pm at The Bolins' home at 5628 Olivesburg Fitchville Rd. Ashland, OH 44805
Round Lake Christian Camp - Join us for an upcoming retreat at Round Lake Christian Camp! For more information or to register, visit https://roundlake.org/retreats. Also, registration for Summer Camp 2024 opens on March 5! Check out the schedule at https://roundlake.org/camp-events.
Spring Family Camp: May 22-27
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Announcing a New Women’s Bible Study – Embracing Joy: An 8 Week Transformational Bible Study of Habakkuk, by Jean Wilund. The study will be held at the church at 10am, starting Wednesday, April 3rd to May 22nd. The book may be purchased by clicking here. We will discuss Chapter 1 of the book at our first gathering, April 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Reed.
Simply Sisters – A new way to get to know other women in our church. Stay in touch with your sister through text, email, or phone calls. Aim to meet up with your sister at least once a month during your 3 months together. We will draw names every 3 months to get to know more sisters throughout the year. You can opt in or out after each 3 month period. Sign up sheet is on the table in the foyer. For more information contact Monica White.
MONTHLY CONNECTIONS
Women's Connect - 1st Thursday of each month @ 6:30pm - Community Building - Women’s Connect is a time set aside for women to get to know each other better & share devotions, prayer, activities and service projects.
SOS (Sharing Our Strengths) - 2nd Monday of each month - 1:00 - 3:00pm in the Community Building - SOS is a support group for widows. We will share a devotion and other activities to find new ways to Share our Strengths while having fun and building new friendships. We have monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month and plan other social activities too. Contact Monica White or Lynda Jones with questions.
Men's Gathering- 3rd Wed of each month @ 6:30pm - We offer a monthly men's gathering that is focused on discussing Scripture, fellowship, and breaking bread. Our goal is to challenge one another to grow in maturity. Please check the calendar for the upcoming dates and times.
We will also be offering a men's mentorship starting this Fall. If you are interested let us know!
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Looking for a couple of people that want to learn how to run the sound booth on Sunday Mornings. If you are interested please talk to Davis Reynolds.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers who would like to be on our substitute list. If you are willing to fill in when needed in the nursery or walker rooms, please see Tara Maglott or Molly Branham.
Baking Day - Join us for a fun day of fellowship and baking! Saturday, May 25th from noon-2pm in the OCC Community Building. Click here to sign up!
STUDENT MINISTRY
"2nd Sunday" @ 6pm- Student Ministry meets every second Sunday of the month to study, socialize, and snack! Bring Bibles and Friends! Talk with Jordan Smant for additional info.
There is a sign-up sheet on the front table for anyone who would like to share their gift of making meals with our Student Ministry Group that meets on the Second Sunday of each month. Talk to Jordan Smant for more info.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Matthew 25 Outreach - Help to handout food (Monthly in Richland and Ashland Counties)
People Helping People - Making and distributing lunch to our neighbors in need daily opportunity.
Love Inc. - Uniting Churches to Help Neighbors in Need
Crossroads City Center - Laundry, Showers, Haircuts, and more.
Wayfinders - Providing comprehensive support to meet needs and address root causes of homelessness. Transitional Items: New or gently used pots/pans, utensils, curtains, cleaning supplies, blankets, sheets, Pillows, etc
BUY 2 GIVE 1!: Continual needs: personal hygiene, paper products, non-perishable canned goods, & milk. Disinfectant wipes, latex gloves, Lysol spray, pillows, and twin sheets!
Diapers for Shelby
No Bottom Wet Behind Diaper Bank
Donations of diapers are needed for the Shelby donation center. They give out 40 diapers per child each month. Sizes they need the most are sizes 5 and pull-ups. They also take donations of wipes and Desitin. Bring them in and place them next to the BUY 2 Give 1 laundry basket in the foyer.
RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Rightnow Media: Free resource for your entire family with adult bible studies, great kids content, and more. Rightnow Media Sign up: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/ontariochristian
ATTENDANCE AND GIVING
5/12/24 - In Person Attendance: 218
Offering - $7,093.67
(Out of every weekly offering OCC receives, we set aside 10% of it for Missions and 5% for Benevolence.)
**Many new projects around the church are beginning. The balance of the cost will be covered by our ongoing Capital giving. All donations for improvements will go into Capital. Please write capital on these donations. (The Capital improvements fund is above and beyond our normal giving.)
Quarter Kroger Giving: 12 households participating in Shop Kroger. Add OCC(CL438) to your shoppers card and they will donate a % of your purchases. Go to: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-reward
WHOLE CHURCH OPPORTUNITIES
All Church Picnic - Sunday, May 19th following the worship gathering. Smoked meats and hot dogs will be provided. Everyone bring at least one dish to share. Please register here and let us know if you plan to attend. Also, bring your favorite outdoor chair and if you have a canopy feel free to bring it along just in case.
Graduation Party for Jacob Ford – Saturday June 1st from 1-3pm hosted by family at 1384 Hickory Lane, Mansfield, OH 44905. Bring suits for swimming.
Graduation Party for Wade Bolin - Sunday, June 30th from 4-8pm at The Bolins' home at 5628 Olivesburg Fitchville Rd. Ashland, OH 44805
Round Lake Christian Camp - Join us for an upcoming retreat at Round Lake Christian Camp! For more information or to register, visit https://roundlake.org/retreats. Also, registration for Summer Camp 2024 opens on March 5! Check out the schedule at https://roundlake.org/camp-events.
Spring Family Camp: May 22-27
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Announcing a New Women’s Bible Study – Embracing Joy: An 8 Week Transformational Bible Study of Habakkuk, by Jean Wilund. The study will be held at the church at 10am, starting Wednesday, April 3rd to May 22nd. The book may be purchased by clicking here. We will discuss Chapter 1 of the book at our first gathering, April 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Reed.
Simply Sisters – A new way to get to know other women in our church. Stay in touch with your sister through text, email, or phone calls. Aim to meet up with your sister at least once a month during your 3 months together. We will draw names every 3 months to get to know more sisters throughout the year. You can opt in or out after each 3 month period. Sign up sheet is on the table in the foyer. For more information contact Monica White.
MONTHLY CONNECTIONS
Women's Connect - 1st Thursday of each month @ 6:30pm - Community Building - Women’s Connect is a time set aside for women to get to know each other better & share devotions, prayer, activities and service projects.
SOS (Sharing Our Strengths) - 2nd Monday of each month - 1:00 - 3:00pm in the Community Building - SOS is a support group for widows. We will share a devotion and other activities to find new ways to Share our Strengths while having fun and building new friendships. We have monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month and plan other social activities too. Contact Monica White or Lynda Jones with questions.
Men's Gathering- 3rd Wed of each month @ 6:30pm - We offer a monthly men's gathering that is focused on discussing Scripture, fellowship, and breaking bread. Our goal is to challenge one another to grow in maturity. Please check the calendar for the upcoming dates and times.
We will also be offering a men's mentorship starting this Fall. If you are interested let us know!
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Looking for a couple of people that want to learn how to run the sound booth on Sunday Mornings. If you are interested please talk to Davis Reynolds.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers who would like to be on our substitute list. If you are willing to fill in when needed in the nursery or walker rooms, please see Tara Maglott or Molly Branham.
Baking Day - Join us for a fun day of fellowship and baking! Saturday, May 25th from noon-2pm in the OCC Community Building. Click here to sign up!
STUDENT MINISTRY
"2nd Sunday" @ 6pm- Student Ministry meets every second Sunday of the month to study, socialize, and snack! Bring Bibles and Friends! Talk with Jordan Smant for additional info.
There is a sign-up sheet on the front table for anyone who would like to share their gift of making meals with our Student Ministry Group that meets on the Second Sunday of each month. Talk to Jordan Smant for more info.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Matthew 25 Outreach - Help to handout food (Monthly in Richland and Ashland Counties)
People Helping People - Making and distributing lunch to our neighbors in need daily opportunity.
Love Inc. - Uniting Churches to Help Neighbors in Need
Crossroads City Center - Laundry, Showers, Haircuts, and more.
Wayfinders - Providing comprehensive support to meet needs and address root causes of homelessness. Transitional Items: New or gently used pots/pans, utensils, curtains, cleaning supplies, blankets, sheets, Pillows, etc
BUY 2 GIVE 1!: Continual needs: personal hygiene, paper products, non-perishable canned goods, & milk. Disinfectant wipes, latex gloves, Lysol spray, pillows, and twin sheets!
Diapers for Shelby
No Bottom Wet Behind Diaper Bank
Donations of diapers are needed for the Shelby donation center. They give out 40 diapers per child each month. Sizes they need the most are sizes 5 and pull-ups. They also take donations of wipes and Desitin. Bring them in and place them next to the BUY 2 Give 1 laundry basket in the foyer.
RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Rightnow Media: Free resource for your entire family with adult bible studies, great kids content, and more. Rightnow Media Sign up: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/ontariochristian
ATTENDANCE AND GIVING
5/12/24 - In Person Attendance: 218
Offering - $7,093.67
(Out of every weekly offering OCC receives, we set aside 10% of it for Missions and 5% for Benevolence.)
**Many new projects around the church are beginning. The balance of the cost will be covered by our ongoing Capital giving. All donations for improvements will go into Capital. Please write capital on these donations. (The Capital improvements fund is above and beyond our normal giving.)
Quarter Kroger Giving: 12 households participating in Shop Kroger. Add OCC(CL438) to your shoppers card and they will donate a % of your purchases. Go to: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-reward