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Picnic In The Park
March 12—After Church
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine
Meet at Bill Barber Community Park
after church for BBQ, games and other
activities. The BBQ is potluck. Bring
food or drink to share.
20/40
Wednesdays
Dinner
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20/40 LUNCHEON
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March 19
After Church
14474 Culver Dr., Irvine
March, 2016
Good News…
God Is Updating Me...
By Pastor Ken Studer
If you are like me, you are constantly getting
messages from your computer that you need to
update a program that seems to be working just
fine. Updating has become a way of life for computer users.
Often after updating a program, the update
doesn’t take place until you shut down your computer and restart it. Sometimes updates don’t improve how your software program functions but
often just improves your security against hackers.
What if I could update myself, what changes would I
make? Would an updated Ken
be smarter, wealthier and better
looking? Sadly, those are the
things that I would probably update first.
What would it be like if God
decided to update human beings. What would an updated
Ken look like? Would he be
kinder, more loving and more
compassionate?
If God did decide to update
me, how would God do it? I
think God would do it through
trials and tribulations.
Occasionally the updates make your computer
run slower or makes other changes that you really
don’t want. For example, Microsoft wants everyone to update their Windows 7 operating system
to Windows 10. But many experts have concluded that Windows 7 is actually better.
The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire
tests how genuine gold is. Your
faith is more precious than gold.
1 Peter 1:7 GWT
I’ve learned the hard way that sometimes you
can get a message that your computer needs updating but it is not an authentic message. If you
click on it you have just downloaded a virus on to
your computer.
Sometimes your life may
seem like it has been infected
with a virus. Nothing works like
it should. But the Good News is
that God is just updating you.
See Romans 8:28.
OCC Happenings
Discussion Series @ 10 AM in the Sanctuary
Village Church—Irvine
MARCH SCHEDULE:
In March we continue our series with Ray Vander Laan
on God's plan to seek out His true followers. This month
we consider the mission given to the Israelites at Mt. Sinai and the mission of Jesus who came to Earth to seek
and save the lost.
In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical,
geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Filmed on location in Israel and Egypt, the video
series will increase your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. Join us
each week at 10:00 AM in the church sanctuary for Viewpoints!
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
Israel at Sinai
Jesus Seeks the Lost
The Lost Son in a Far Away Country
No Viewpoints—Easter Program Rehearsal
6 PM Service
Sunday, March 13, 2 AM
March 25
April 23, 6:30 PM—Heritage Singers
at Loma Linda
May 13-15—OCC Annual Retreat
at Camp Cedar Falls
Worship Schedule
This month we will begin with Ask The Pastor. Then we will have two guest
speakers and on the last Saturday of the month we will have our annual Easter program.
03/05
03/12
03/19
03/26
Ask The Pastor
Guest Speaker: Sam Leonor
Guest Speaker: Chris Kaatz
Easter Program
For those who need assistance installing the directory on their phones, HELP
IN THE HUB will be available each week during the Sabbath School time in the
month of March. Someone will be available to help you put the directory on your
smartphone or to assist you with putting your pictures in the directory.
March YOUTH EVENTS
Teens Change Outlooks
A recent Barna survey of over 3,000 teens has revealed that in the last 5 years,
teens have changed their view of the world. Teenagers are now more likely to
state that they are satisfied with their lives, look forward to a challenging future,
feel intelligent and attractive, and can optimistically face tomorrow because they
trust most other people. A majority of teenagers have given up on the anxieties related to abandonment; teens typically feel relatively secure about their lives and
their future. Of course, there are still millions of teens who feel insecure and are
depressed. But there has been a major shift in teens’ outlooks.
Recycling
The youth & young adults are collecting aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles for recycling.
Items must have California
CRV. This is a fundraising
project. Please bring recyclables to the church or office on Saturdays.
Youth Meeting
Will Not Meet This Month
Sat, March 19, 6 PM
Youth Game Night
Bring your favorite card,
board, dice, or domino game.
Meet at the church office, 41
Post, Irvine.
March Birthdays
Jacqueline Ngo
Robert Smith
Cherie Byfield
Angela Graf
Taiko Lacey
Tim Azuogu
Theo Do
Marissa Bolz
Paloma Martinez
Gage Meyer
Aria Cohen
Agustina Riffel
Norman Roberts
Kalpana Roy
Jim Schulze
Sofia Sideris
Luke Chang
Vicki Grubbs
Kara Martin
Alexis Beitz
Bola Ola
Geoff Fraizer
Geraldine Gopen
Lauren York
Stefan Caputo
Will Chappell
Tracy Ishii
Lorna Reid-Martin
Brendon Brockmann
Geoff Farley
Kevin Hszieh
Mira Anderson
David Byfield
Anthony Njroge
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Aidyn Carlson
Patrick Bitzer
Allen Galera
Archana Roy
Alex Sims
Emily Jones
Jesus Camacho
Eli Ghelfi
Halle Joy Black
Chloe Riddle
Cathy Escalante
Daniel Chung
David Cory
Gary Jones
James Lii
Natasha Green
Alexis Jeanine Prado
Osvaldo Marinotti
Eniyan Ravindran
Delicia Ramos
Alina Avelar
Paul Dompas
Geoffrey Spellen
Evyn Barb Mingo
Adrian Rivera
Brook Tooma
Lauren Ysseldyke
Caroline Jensen
Paula Becker
Priscilla Butaya
Nader Nasralla
Connor Seaman
George Sideris
Carlos Castillo
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March Calendar
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SAC Lunch
Minute To Win It
Stephanie Jones Recital
Youth InTouch
Guest Speaker: Sam Leonor
20/40 Picnic In The Park
DST Begins
20/40 Luncheon
Youth Game Night
Church Board
Good Friday Service @ VCI
Easter Program
Easter
Orange Coast Church Office
41 Post
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 769-6777
www.orangecoastchurch.org
Saturday After Church Lunch
March 5
Saturday, March 5
6-8 PM
OCC Office Warehouse
Fun for all ages. Play games and win prizes!
Enjoy pizza and salad. This is a family event.
This event will follow the television show format.
It is limited to only those who want to laugh, fellowship and have a great time.
26951 Moulton Parkway,
Aliso Viejo.
Stephanie Jones Recital
Sunday, March 6
4 PM
Jeanette MacDonald Hall
University Southern CA
Free
Easter Program
11 AM—March 26
OCC singers, musicians and special
guest artists will provide a meaningful
Easter worship experience. Invite your
friends and relatives to attend.
How Great
Is The Love?