youth event on LBI

OCC Youth Beach Party

Friday May 18th
4pm-8pm

Are you ready............

for the first official beach party for the OCC Youth this year??

We will be going to the Ostbergs' home in LBI to have some fun, hang out, play games and of course.....GO TO THE BEACH!!

More details to come!

Update on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 01:12PM by Philip Bakelaar

Event: Youth Group Picnic and Beach Party

Date:  Friday, May 18^th - 4pm-8pm

Who: Grades 7-12

Location: The Ostberg’s home in North Beach (LBI)

Costs: $5 (if you can) towards Wawa subs. Donations of chips, salads, cookies, brownies, drinks, etc. appreciated. Please post on FB or let Derek or the church office know what you would like to bring.

Items to bring: Sun block, bathing suit, towel, appropriate footwear, hat if desired, games, beach toys, beach chair, extra towel & change of clothes (outdoor shower available).

Description: We will be meeting at church at 4pm and will be going together to LBI.  Ozzie and Jackie Ostberg, long-time members of our church, are opening their home on the island for us. It will be a fun day going down to the beach, playing games, picnicing and hanging out. At 8pm, we will be back at church for the parents to pick up their kids. Permission slip available under the download section of the website, or see Derek for a hard copy.

30th Anniversary Dinner/Fundraiser - June 8th at 6pm

Join us Friday, June 8th from 6-10pm at the Holiday Inn, Manahawkin as we celebrate 30 years; our theme is “Honoring the Past while Joyfully Anticipating the Future”. The dinner is also a fundraiser as all auction and ad book proceeds are designated for our Youth Ministry; Ad book Sponsor levels: $100 Gold - $50 Silver - $25 Bronze - $10 Sponsor Listing. Ticket Prices include 5-course buffet dinner: Youth 16 - Adult $35 per person; Youth 11-15 $16 per person; Children 10 & under $10 per person (children’s menu includes chicken fingers with french fries).

You can find more information about the dinner under the downloads section of our web page. Please purchase tickets in advance. For more information, call the church office.

Relay for Life Yard Sale - Saturday, May 5 8am - 12 noon

Come out Saturday, May 5th from 8am to 12noon for an Indoor/Multi-Family Yard Sale in Fellowship Hall to raise funds for the upcoming Relay for Life Walk at Southern Regional High School. All monies raised will go to Relay for Life.

OCC NOTE: Upcoming Youth Events

*June 9th-Niteflix Concert Event at Bayside Chapel featuring musician Brian “Head” Welch

June 10th - Youth Sunday

June 18-23 - Jr. High Retreat at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference

*June 27-30 - Creation for a Day

July 9-13 - Ocean Community Church VBS

*July 16-21 - Sr. High Retreat at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference

*July 21-27 - VBS in Beach Haven

*Aug. 2-4 - “A Closer Walk” at Wildwood

(*= yet to be confirmed)

Questions? More Info? Want to help? Email: studentministries@oceanchurch.net or contact Derek.

what's happening these days at occ?

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OCC THESE DAYS?
Here are some notes about what is going on.

DEREK HOLDING MEETINGS: Derek Chan is our summer director of student ministries, and has begun regular weekly meetings for Junior and Sr high. The is also a monthly meeting for grades 4-6 to help them prepare to become the next Jr High group! Junior High students are preparing to attend a weeklong retreat at the end of June at Harvey Cedars. Planning is underway for a variety of summer meetings. Pastor Bob is working to prepare a support team for Derek, so be sure to speak with him if you are interested. This past week was a difficult one for our youth, with the tragic loss of a friend from school. Prayers are encouraged for the families involved.

MISSIONAL THEOLOGY FOCUS: We are continuing to explore how a missional theology approach can help us revitalize our church life through attention to the world outside our doors. The quote from Leslie Newbigin, once a missionary to India, continues on our bulletin and reminds us that we exist to bring the kingdom of God near to those who are not yet part of the church. Our deacons local ministry, food pantry and clothing ministry, caregivers, involvement with InterFaith Hospitality Services, Family Promise, Church World Service, and the newly formed Southern Ocean County Community Resource Center (seeking to provide transitional services for homeless who are not otherwise served) are all ways that we can put our faith into practice.

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Deacon Glenn Ferguson has returned from a week in St. Louis where he spent 50 hours learning how to help us become a congregation where people are equipped to walk alongside others facing unemployment, illness, divorce, tragedy and really any disruptive life experiences. Glenn will be at coffee hour on May 6 with a display table to show materials and answer questions. A summer Bible study on Christian Caregiving is being planned, and training for Stephen Ministers is being anticipated starting in October. Begin to pray now with us for God's calling in the lives of many among us.

$5000 MATCHING CHALLENGE GIFT: As of last week, we had given special gifts of $3,861 towards meeting the $5,000 matching challenge gift donated by an anonymous member. These funds will help bring our general fund up to level as we move towards the summer. Thanks to all who are able to participate!

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY is coming up on June 10. We will use our early service as a time for children and youth to minister in various ways, and Derek will be leading our older youth involvement this year.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be July 9-13 this year, from 6-8:30pm each night. SKY is our theme! Talk with Wendy Cutts if you are interested in helping out.

NOT TO MENTION our Thursday morning Bible studies, Wednesday morning men's breakfast, Thursday Scrapbooking, Consistory meetings, Elders and Deacons meetings, Praise Band rehearsals, and all the other groups that meet in our building through the week (AA, GA, OA, boy scouts, girl scouts, community WISE program...)

OOPS...ALMOST FORGOT...Worship each week with Discovery Service at 9am and Traditional Service at 11am, where we have been seeing visitors for a number of weeks.

PRAY FOR GOD'S WISDOM AND BLESSING AS WE SEEK TO BE FAITHFUL IN THIS TIME AND THIS PLACE!