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Reflections from Pastor Jennifer

The Feast of Pentecost was a day set aside to give thanks to God for the harvest. God repeatedly promised His people blessings if they would remain faithful to Him. He would provide streams in the desert. He would rebuke those creatures that came to devour the crops. He would send rain during the dry season. The plowman would overtake the reaper - they would not have time to gather all their abundant crops before it was time to plant again.

God demonstrated the same type of abundant blessings in the book of Acts. Thousands were saved because the Lord moved upon their hearts. People were being added to the church daily because they wanted to receive salvation.

Our Pentecostal roots run deep. We can trace them all the way back to that first Christian Pentecost in Acts. Like them, we must be people of the Spirit, people of the Word, and people of koinonia (fellowship).

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OCC

For the month of June, we suggest that you donate a jump rope for the shoeboxes. As always, money for shipping costs and/or shoeboxes are very helpful.
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Church Clean Up

Join us this Wednesday, May 31st, at 6 pm to clean up around the church. There will be outdoor, yard work. There will also be jobs inside the church and fellowship hall. Everyone will be able to do something!
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HoCo 2023

Sunday, June 4 is the Homecoming celebration for our church. There will be guest ministers that day, plus GREAT food and fellowship. Bring a friend and some food with you!
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Hawaii Fundraiser

The focus for the month of June will be "Pennies for Pineapples". Money will be raised to help the Church of God in Hawaii, which only has 21 churches in the entire state! Our efforts will culminate in a Luau on Sunday July 2nd!
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Father's Day

Everyone is welcome to join in the breakfast to celebrate Father's Day. Instead of our typical service in the sanctuary, we will be in the fellowship hall for food, fellowship, and a time of devotion. We will still begin at 10am.
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Biney English

On Saturday, July 8th, Biney English and Family will be singing for us, once again. A meal for a suggested donation of $5 will follow the singing. Please begin, even now, to invite friends to join us.

Let's Prepare our hearts to receive from God

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CCOG Spirit Week

Monday - Use “Lectio Divina” to Meditate on Psalm 122. Lectio Divina means "Divine Reading". To do this, we read the verse(s) multiple times. Then, we meditate upon our connection to the passage. Next, ask God what He is showing you through the text. Finally, use the text in prayer.


Tuesday - Spend time in self examination and confession. Often we can easily see the speck in our fellow believer's eye while ignoring the beam in our own eye. On this day, make your prayer like that old song you may remember, "It's me, it's me, oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer!"


Wednesday - Fellowship/Serve in Love at Church Clean-Up. There will be something for everyone to do :)


Thursday - Pray extra today - maybe even call a friend to join you in prayer. There is power in prayerful agreement. The Lord takes special notice when we agree with another believer to make requests of Him.


Friday - fast today (food, a meal, caffeine, social media…). If something is important, but not necessary, lay it aside this day. If there is a distraction that keeps you from being fully engaged in prayer and study, give it up.


Saturday - Get your heart focused on the Lord with a special time of worship. This could mean taking a walk to appreciate His creation. This could mean listening to the songs that describe what you would like to say to God. However you choose to worship, make it all about Him.


Sunday - Homecoming 2023!!! Bring guests with you to church! We cannot wait to see you there!
SHAVUOT & PENTECOST - Rabbi Jason Sobel (May 16, 2021 | PM)