August
24
2:00-5:00 pm
Open House – All are invited to Vernon and Mae Lindaman’s 60th anniversary celebration on Sunday in Orchard Hill’s Commons. No gifts please.
24
7:30 pm
BASIC- Bonfire at 114 E 14th St, CF (Chestnut’s home). Call 404-5605 with questions.
28
8:00 pm
BASIC resumes Thursday in Lang Hall. Don’t miss the party on the lawn afterward!
College lunch dates this month: Sept 7 & 21

September

7

9:45-10:45 am

LIFE-Sunday morning option for grades 7-12. Details and registration forms are at the Info center If you have questions, please contact Ben Patterson bpatterson@orchardhillchurch.org or Kris Hoskinson khoskinson@orchardhillchurch.org

10
11:30 am
Lunch Bunch – All women are invited to Barn Happy (meet at the church at 11:00 to carpool). Please sign up.
10
6:45-8:00 pm
CHAOS- (grades 7-9) -- ?’s – contact bpatterson@orchardhillchurch.org (doors open 6:15 pm) at Nazareth.

10
7:00 pm
Senior High- (Grades 9-12) - ?’s – contact Kris at khoskinson@orchardhillchurch.org. (doors open at 6:40 pm) in OHC’s Community Center.

13

9:00 am

Alternatives Walk for Life – Gateway Park, CF. A light breakfast is provided. Brochures are at the Info Center or call Sue 266-3929.

13
9:00 am-3:00 pm
“The Power of One” Marriage Enrichment Get Away – at The Galena Convention Center (900 Galena Square Dr, Galena, IL). $40 per couple with lunch on your own. To register, call 563-386-1990 or online at daretobedifferent.com.
13-19
&
21-27
  Canoe Trip – There are still spots available on the Boundary Waters canoe trips . No camping or canoeing experience is required. Fliers with all the details are available at the Information Centers or e-mail Kevin Zabel at kevinz@zzmedical.com for more information.
15-18

Senior-Friendly Mission Trip - For the 5th consecutive year, OHC volunteers will travel to Holland, Michigan, September 15-18, to serve at Camp Geneva.  There will be work for all abilities.  To learn more, contact Jean at 277-1878 or Jackie Shinn at 232-8433 ASAP.  A final planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 25, at 1:30 pm in OHC’s Coffee House.

20
8:30 am-3:15 pm
Pleasant Prairie Women’s Fall Conference – at the Dumont Reformed Church. Theme: “Fall for Jesus!” Cost: $8 (includes lunch). Check the bulletin board by the church office)
22
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

YOUNG MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP - Young men from Orchard are invited to meet together once a week for the purpose of growing and sharing our Christian lives together.  Pastor Ed will lead the group through the book “Discipleship Essentials” by Greg Ogden.  It covers these topics:

  • Growing Up in Christ
  • Understanding the Message of Christ
  • Becoming Like Christ
  • Serving Christ.

The expectation will be that you will spend some time during the week going through the assigned chapter. The hope is that you will become increasingly honest and open as you encourage, challenge, and pray for each other.

The group will meet on Monday evenings, beginning September 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. There is a copy of the book in Pastor Ed’s office if you would like to look it over, or you can do that on line. If you have questions or would like to try being a part of the group, please email Pastor Ed at (ebaker@orchardhillchurch.org), phone (266-9796), or stop by his office at church.

24
10:00-11:00 am
“Growing Older & Wiser” 9 wk Bible Study – Room 109. Cost: $7.50 each. We will explore what the Bible says about not only the inevitability of adding candles, but also about increasing in spiritual maturity. Please sign up at the Info Center by Sept 19. Child care provided.
 
October
5 & 12
2:30 pm
Adult Membership Classes – Our fall classes will be on Sunday, October 5 & 12, beginning at 2:30pm. To register, call the church office or e-mail Pastor Ed at ebaker@orchardhillchurch.org.
7
7:00 pm
Bethel Bible Series – This 2-year comprehensive study of the Bible focuses on biblical history and events, the basic topics and themes that flow through both the Old and New Testaments, and the foundational concepts of our Christian faith. This year, an OT class in Rm 109. Questions? Contact Sally Baker at 277-7950 or ebakerII@mchsi.com.
22-26

CCDA Conference Seeking the Peace of the City - Spend five days with experienced Christian community development (CCD) practitioners as they share insights about the philosophy and practice of Christian community development. Read More.

 
November
7-10

The World Vision Experience: AIDS - Step into Africa. Can you survive the journey of a child? Everything you thought you knew about the AIDS crisis is about to change. The Experience is an interactive, walk-through exhibit that will transport you into the heart of Africa… and the life of a child. For more information, contact Barb McMahon (319-266-9796) or visit the website.

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