ADVENT CONSPIRACY

What was once a time to celebrate the birth of the Savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling that we somehow missed its purpose.

Is this what we really want out of Christmas?

What if Christmas became a world-changing event again by turning our focus back to the birth of Christ? What could happen to your family if this focus was celebrated in loud, bold and totally unexpected ways? What if you could actually trade your season of stress for a season celebration and unbelievable memories with your friends and family? What if all of this could save a life at the same time? It can.

//Overlake is conspiring this December by presenting a few simple challenges//

_Buy one less gift (or a few less if you’re really inspired) and give what you would have spent to AIDS Relief, a cause OCC’s focusing on this holiday season.
_Make gifts instead of buying them
_Take time to make this Christmas a memorable one and to check out the upcoming AIDS-related events we’re offering (see below)
_Worship with us and learn more about the conspiracy at our Advent services November 30-Christmas Eve

//WORLD VISION EXPERIENCE: AIDS EXHIBIT//

Overlake is hosting the World Vision Experience: AIDS exhibit in OCC’s gym, December 12-15. This interactive exhibit combines stirring audio and captivating photography to transport you to the heart of Africa. Please reserve your FREE tickets AND sign up to volunteer for this powerful event at www.wvexperience.org.

//FORUM ON AIDS//

Also, as part of the EXPERIENCE, OCC will host a forum on Monday, November 10 at 7pm (in the Chapel) featuring World Vision’s President Rich Stearns, Pastor Mike Howerton, Glenda Algie (an OCC’s missions partner from South Africa) and more. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this informative event.

//NEW OCC WORSHIP CD//

HOMECOMING is OCC’s NEW worship CD to be released Sunday, November 16. PRE-ORDER TODAY at tables in the Mallway or by visiting here. All proceeds from sales through December will be directed toward AIDS Relief.