Celebrating Song as Prayer
You are invited by the OPC Deacons to join their program Celebrating Song As Prayer on Sunday October 5 at 4:00pm in the sanctuary. Led by the Praise Band, it will be a combination of both traditional and contemporary hymns, encouraging all who come to lift up their voices together in fellowship, reflection and joy.
Nita Hansen Visit
God’s Hidden Treasures, founded in 1997 by Nita Hansen, is a mission partner dedicated to serving the needs of people with disabilities and orphans in Ukraine. We have been fortunate to be a part of Nita’s mission for many years. Join us on Sunday, September 14, at all three worship services to hear Nita preach and share updates on the situation in Ukraine. Then, at 12:00pm, we will have a lunch in the church parlor to discuss further.
Thanksgiving Basket Needs
Each year, we provide a Thanksgiving meal for 150 families in our valley. We kindly request your assistance in donating to these meals. Please visit the house on the patio and pick up a card of an item to purchase. You can then have it shipped directly to the church or drop it off by October 5th.
On Saturday, November 22nd at 8:30 am, we will be gathering in the Fellowship Hall to help assemble and deliver these meals to the families in the valley. For more information, please contact us at missions@ojaipc.org.
Food Share Food Sort Day
Since 1978, Food Share has been feeding the hungry in Ventura County. They distribute nearly 19 million pounds of food, providing 16 million meals annually to people in Ventura County through its hunger programs. Join OPC on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9:00 - 11:30 for a day of sorting food at their food bank in Oxnard. Contact gloria@ojaipc.org to receive an email with the link to register for this event. For more information, contact Drew West at drewwest@live.com.
Family to Family
Since 1983, Family to Family has been serving the community five days a week. They serve about 50,000 meals per year to all who are hungry and are an all-volunteer organization which is committed to feeding and helping others. If you are interested in helping serve lunch, OPC does this on the 2nd Friday of each month. To sign up or for more information, contact Annell LaBarge at 805-279-9064.
All Church Fall Kick Off
Join us on Sunday, September 7 at 10:30am to gather for fellowship, BBQ lunch and some end of summer water fun for the kids. No need to reserve your spot, just bring your appetite and swim suits. This is a great event to invite neighbors or friends to share in this fun fellowship.
Secure Beginnings Diaper Drive
Join us on the first Sunday of each month as we collaborate with our local mission partner, Secure Beginnings, to donate to their diaper bank. Bring any size diapers or pull ups with you to church and drop them off at the Welcome Table on your way in to worship. For more information, contact missions@ojaipc.org.
Family Fellowship Kick-off
This group meets on the first Friday of each month for food, fellowship and to be in community with families of young children. Tami has planned a fun night on Friday, Sept. 5 at 5:30 at OPC. We will enjoy waffles, chicken and skating. Bring your Rollerblades, scooters and skateboards. Be sure to dress up as your favorite Super Hero! For more information contact Tami at tami@ojaipc.org.