SEPTEMBER STILL SIZZLES AT OCC
 NEW Relationship Series
STARTS NEXT SUNDAY
Whether you’re married or single, you’ll want to be at Overlake EVERY Sunday starting NEXT SUNDAY to hear Pastor Mike’s teaching on the Bible’s view regarding:
Dating // Marriage // Sex // Grace
Then on Friday evening, September 18 join us for
 MARRIED LIFE LIVE!
Learn about “THESIX” in a fun, date night experience. Music with Jesse and Marisa Butterworth, dessert, child care and more! Tickets are $25/couple (plus a special $79 offer if you’d like to spend Friday night at Redmond brand new Hotel Sierra)! Register and get more information in the Mallway THIS SUNDAY or now on OCC.ORG.
Be Part of OCC’s Music Team
Auditions for OCC’s music team will be held Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 in the Choir Room. E-mail Sara at 425.895.2415 to sign up for a time slot or for more information.
Also in September – OCC'S Membership Class
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 at 7 pm in the Lobby Room. Register online or check the box on the back of your CONNECTION CARD this Sunday.
And in October we start First Wednesday services again. Join us Wednesday, October 7 at 7 pm in the Chapel.
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EVENTS // info // and more @ OCC
HELP STOP CHILD TRAFFICKING through pictures for a purpose//
Eastside Women of Purpose is raising money to fight child trafficking by offering child portrait sessions with some gifted, professional photographers from throughout the NW. (All participating photographers are donating their time and talent so that all proceeds can go directly to our cause.)
YOU CAN HELP. All proceeds will be used to pay for desperately needed educational and training resources to combat child trafficking throughout Southeast Asia. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure a lasting memory of your child while making a DIFFERENCE in the life of a child around the world.
Sign up for a sitting time (discount available through Sunday, September 6) or learn more about Eastside Women of Purpose.
 LIFE GROUP LEADERS TRAINING this WEDNESDAY, September 9//
ALL current and new Life Group leaders are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend this special Wednesday evening training...packed with insight and teaching from our own Gary Gonzales THIS WEDNESDAY at 7 pm in the Chapel. Please RSVP to Elaine.
Second Annual Softball BBQ//
Saturday, September 12, 11 am - 7 pm at Lake Sammamish State Park (Rotunda shelter). All current and former OCC softball players and families are invited. Please contact Daniel Rice if you plan to attend, 425.787.6112.
MARRIED LIFE LIVE!//
Join us Friday evening, September 18 at this special event for couples of all ages. Learn about “THESIX” in a fun, date night experience. Music with Jesse and Marisa Butterworth, dessert, child care and more! Tickets are $25/couple. Learn more and register THIS SUNDAY in the Mallway or at OCC.ORG.
OCC 5k rUN INFO & registration THIS SUNDAY//
Stop by the Mallway tables on Sunday to learn more or register for OCC’s HIV/AIDS 5K - Saturday, October 10 or contact Scott Lampe at 5krun@occ.org.
PRAY FOR ISRAEL AND ALL NATIONS//
We usually meet the first Sunday of every month at 1 pm in room E-120 but in September we'll meet on the 13th due to the holiday. If you can’t join us but would like more information on our group, e-mail Dennis Katzeek.
“Institute” @ OCC life groups//
Many on-campus, OCC Life Groups (“Institute” groups) begin next Sunday, September 13. Pick up a flyer with brief class descriptions at the Information Center brochure rack.
BIBLICAL COUNSELING TRAINING//
Learn how to help others using biblical principles that bring lasting change in people’s lives, marriages and families. This 10 week class meets at 7 pm each Tuesday starting September 15. The $35 fee includes text book and materials. E-mail or call Marilyn, 425.895.5923.
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)//
If you’re the mom of a child (or children!) kindergarten age and younger, join us for our first, fall 2009 MOPS meeting, Tuesday, September 22 from 9:15 am - 11:30 am in OCC’s Chapel. Learn more online.
KIDS WORSHIP TEAM OPEN REHEARSAL//
We’re looking for kids in 1st-6th grade who love to sing. Come to our open rehearsal on Wednesday, September 30 from 7-8 pm in rooms E-123 & 124. Contact Keri Foley for details.
OVERLAKE OUTDOORS EVENTS//
Saturday, September 26 – Seattle - Everett Interurban Trail Bike Ride. Sign-up with Jason Cox.
Saturday, October 3 – Lake Washington Canoeing. Sign-up with Eric Marrs.
For details and more events please go to www.overlakeoutdoors.com.
 CASTING CROWNS WITH MATT REDMAN – Tickets are still available for 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 at 7 pm.
OVERLAKE’S CLASSIFIED ADS//
If you’re an OCC member, you may place an ad that will be published in the bi-weekly edition of the Blessing Bulletin, available both in print (in the brochure racks) and online at OCCFAMILY.ORG (under RESOURCES or via the Information Quick Link). You’ll find details on what ads are accepted and how to place an ad on the web page and the Blessing Bulletin itself.
Before you get married…//
Attend OCC’s pre-marriage class (required for couples being married at OCC or by an OCC pastor). $150 per couple for OCC members/$175 for non-members. The next eight-week session starts Friday, September 11, from 7 - 9 pm. Contact Lori Dilio for more details and/or to register, 425.641.1484 / 425.941.9180.
Support Groups//
Grief Share and Domestic Violence Recovery Groups resume meeting in September. Secret Tears (sexual abuse recovery) resumes Monday, September 14 at 7 pm in the OCC’s SE Counseling Room. E-mail or call Marilyn, 425.895.5923.
NEW COFFEE CART MINISTRY//
This fall, we'll be refocusing OCC's coffee cart to more directly support OCC ministries and are now looking for people to fill these volunteer roles for a few hours a week:
Volunteer Baristas & Cart Supply/Volunteer Coordinator
E-mail or call Liz Wisham at 425.284.2525 to learn more.
ALSO, because of this transition, our coffee cart will be closed for several weeks.
OVERLAKE JOB openings//
Full-time live-in House Manager at Overlake's Special Delivery ministry to unwed moms. Job descriptions and applications available at the Mallway Information Center, on OCCFAMILY.ORG and at the Reception office. Submit completed application with resume to OCC’s Human Resources office for consideration.
Serve the world // help opportunities
HELP STOP CHILD TRAFFICKING through pictures for a purpose//
Eastside Women of Purpose is raising money to fight child trafficking by offering child portrait sessions with some gifted, professional photographers from throughout the NW. (All participating photographers are donating their time and talent so that all proceeds can go directly to our cause.)
YOU CAN HELP. All proceeds will be used to pay for desperately needed educational and training resources to combat child trafficking throughout Southeast Asia. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure a lasting memory of your child while making a DIFFERENCE in the life of a child around the world.
Sign up for a sitting time (discount available through Sunday, September 6) or learn more about Eastside Women of Purpose.
HELP OCC’S OFFICE staff//
Volunteers needed to cover our Reception office for one - two hours mid-day (we’ll train you)! Hours could be anytime between 10 am and 3 pm – whatever works best for your schedule. Contact Penny Smay, 425.702.0303.
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