OCC's Amazing Summer 2009
Tonight marks the FANTASTICALLY FUN finale (and parking lot carnival!) to The TREK Vacation Bible Camp...Overlake's single, largest annual outreach to children. Wow. What a week. A majority of the kids had NEVER been to our Vacation Bible Camp OR Overlake!
Here's how VBC stacked up:
- 800+ KIDS registered
- 500 Families represented
- 400 Volunteers who served so well
- $6,000 Given by the kids to help fight human trafficking/slavery
- 75 or more children began a relationship of love with Jesus
Amazing.
Add to that our just-ended HOUSEBOATS high school outreach (with nearly 100 students)...many making life changing commitments to Jesus AND our FOOD DRIVE that generated 1,500 pounds of food for under-resourced/homeless people in our region and it's clear - OCC is Loving God, Loving People and Serving the World in a major way this summer.
And it's only July.
Read on and get involved with COMMUNITY SERVE DAY, help at a HIV/AIDS Family Camp, sharpen your leadership gift at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit, have your heart renewed at Beth Moore's Living Proof LIVE! or at the Casting Cowns/Matt Redman concert...
PLUS...there are TONS more things for kids to do coming up including next week's Ambassadors in Sports Soccer Camp, Jr. High Camp/Wenatchee on the Columbia River, along with Camp Berachah and 5 DAZE of Fun for elementary age students.
AND OF COURSE...
...this Sunday at Overlake at 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm, Pastor Mike continues his series on Nehemiah...and how God works miracles in the midst of seemingly, insurmountable obstacles. Many of us facing the challenges of life in 2009 can relate.
So JOIN US THIS SUNDAY and be encouraged, connect with people who care and let God lovingly move in your heart.
We'll see you this weekend!
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 BETH MOORE'S "LIVING PROOF LIVE"
See Beth at Overlake via satellite at this one of a kind event...with LIVE worship in the Overlake Chapel and a continental breakfast Saturday morning. Register for $30 through midnight, Tuesday, August 25 ($40 thereafter and at the door). Friday, Aug. 28: 7 pm - 9:30 pm and continuing Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8:30 am - noon.
REGISTER NOW TO BE PART OF CommunitySERVE Day – August 15
Next month, the CHURCH will leave the building. That's what CommunitySERVE DAY is all about: the local church REACHING out to our community TOGETHER to share God's love in practical ways:
- Assisting families who need help repairing their homes
- Improving schools with painting and landscaping
- Helping teachers set-up classrooms
- Providing free dental care and health screening to those in need.
- Other great opportunities
CommunitySERVE Day is the local church joining together across denominational lines - putting faith into action. Partnering churches include: Eastside Foursquare, Northshore Baptist and Overlake Christian Church...working together to show the care and compassion of Jesus for people in the communities of Bothell,  Kenmore, Kirkland, Redmond and Woodinville. For more information email Josh McQueen.
CASTING CROWNS WITH MATT REDMAN
Experience one of the most popular groups AND worship leaders in Christian music today. Dove Award winning Casting Crowns and Matt Redman come to Overlake, Saturday, September 26.
Ticketing on OCC.ORG opens next Friday, July 31.
Summer Camps & More for Kids//
Ambassadors in Sport Soccer Camp for girls and boys ages 6 – 14 THIS Tuesday, July 28 – Saturday, August 1. REGISTER NOW! If you're interested in hosting/housing one of our international soccer coaches who've arrived to help with the camp, e-mail Coach Garrick Pang or call 425.895.5902
Wenatchee Camp for Junior High students (grades 7 – 9). Have fun in the sun and in Washington's Columbia River! Friday July 31 – Tuesday, August 4.
Summer Camp @ Camp Berachah (in Auburn) for grades 3 – 6, Sunday, August 2 – Wednesday, August 5. Camp Berachah is a high-energy-environment where you can encounter God on a personal level, worship God face to face, and grow in your relationship with Christ.
EXTREME FUN CAMP – FIVE DAZE OF FUN! for grades 3 – 6
Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, 9 am - 2 pm each day.
Imagine six of Seattle's most popular attractions that every kid will enjoy! Depart each day from Overlake at 9 am and return at 2 pm. Bring a sack lunch, light jacket and closed-toed shoes. Limited number of "Tour Guide" positions available. Highlights include: Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Seattle Harbor Tour, Pacific Science Center, Woodland Park Zoo and Museum of Flight. Register NOW!
OCC'S WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN NOW ENROLLING
Visit the preschool Web page for more information and download the registration form for this fall's enrollment. Children must be three years old and potty-trained by August 31, 2009. E-mail Stefani Rice or call 425.284.2517 for more information.
NOT-TO-MISS SUMMER EVENTS//
Willow Creek Leadership Summit is an inspiring event to help Christ-followers with the gift of leadership renew their vision and develop their skill and for the sake of the local church.
Thursday and Friday, August 6 - 7 at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue. $95 registrations available (regular price is $245). REGISTER NOW
OCC Night at the Mariners - Friday, August 7
The Mariners take on the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays on Ken Griffey, Jr. bobblehead night! All tickets in the OCC section (#346) at Safeco Field are now gone but feel free to check for Safeco Field seats nearby!
OVERLAKE OUTDOORS SUMMER EVENTS
Overlake Outdoors is a Life Group that promotes fellowship among those who love outdoor life. They share their experience, time and skills by providing free or low-cost opportunities to enjoy God's creation. Below is a list of upcoming activities you are welcome to join.
- Saturday, July 25 - Talapus and Ollalie Day hike. Sign up with John Hughes.
- Saturday, August 8 – Mercer Slough Kayaking. Sign up with Elena Wilcox.
Details and more events at overlakeoutdoors.com.
5K AT OCC - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER. 26//
Be part of an HIV/AIDS 5K Run/Walk at Overlake. More details to come! Contact Scott Lampe for the latest.
Serve the World // Help Opportunities
 BE PART OF CommunitySERVE Day – August 15
Next month, the CHURCH will leave the building. That's what CommunitySERVE DAY is all about: the local church REACHING out to our community TOGETHER to share God's love in practical ways:
- Assisting families who need help repairing their homes
- Improving schools with painting and landscaping
- Helping teachers set-up classrooms
- Providing free dental care and health screening to those in need.
- Other great opportunities
CommunitySERVE Day is the local church joining together across denominational lines - putting faith into action. Partnering churches include: Eastside Foursquare, Northshore Baptist and Overlake Christian Church...working together to show the care and compassion of Jesus for people in the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Redmond and Woodinville. For more information e-mail Josh McQueen. REGISTER NOW
FAMILY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH HIV/AIDS//
Overlake is again partnering with REACH Ministries to help this Christian ministry find 100 volunteers for its annual Family Camp for children with HIV/AIDS. Counselors, drivers and other helpers for the September 4-7, 2009 camp are needed. Visit the Reach Ministries Web site, e-mail Stefanie Johnson or call her at 253.383.7616 for an application and training information.
 JOIN INSIDE OUT MINISTRIES IN SEATTLE//
On Saturday, August 1 from 12-5 pm, InsideOUT Ministries has reserved Westlake Park in downtown Seattle to do evangelism through Bracelets with a Message, tracts, DVD's, balloons, puppets, music and face painting. E-mail Tom Sill or call
206.920.2920.
STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING - SAVE THis DATE//
Learn more about Human Trafficking and how you can help STOP it at a meeting on Thursday, August 13 at 7pm in OCC's Student Room, hosted by Eastside Women of Purpose. All are welcome. Questions? E-mail Eastside Women of Purpose.
PRAY FOR ISRAEL AND ALL NATIONS//
Join us the first Sunday of every month at 1 pm in room E-120. If you can't join us but would like more information on our group, e-mail Dennis Katzeek.
LIFE GROUP LEADERS NEEDED//
Our life groups are filling up and we need new group leaders! We'll meet with you individually to prepare you to lead a Fall 2009 group. We especially need groups in Redmond, Bothell, Sammamish, Kirkland and Issaquah AND leaders for married couples groups. E-mail Elaine Morse.
HELP OCC'S OFFICE DURING LUNCH HOUR//
Volunteers needed to cover our Reception office occasionally for one hour (we'll train you)! Contact Penny Smay, 425.702.0303.
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