Olmsted Community Church » Leadership http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org A warm and welcoming family of faith Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:16:10 +0000 en hourly 1 Church survey results posted http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/church-survey-results-posted/ http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/church-survey-results-posted/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:34:19 +0000 admin http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/?p=2292 The Board of Stewardship is following up with a summary of information gleaned from the spring, 2011 Program Questionnaire.

The document is a 23-page summary in PDF format for easy printing and viewing online.

The document can be downloading by clicking the link below or on our OCC website under MORE!>LINKS AND DOCUMENTS.

LINK:  Program Questionnaire Results Summary 2011

]]> http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/church-survey-results-posted/feed/ 0 “Caught” Doing Good http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/caught-doing-good/ http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/caught-doing-good/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0000 nbehr http://olmstedcommunitychurch.org/?p=1997 During this Lenten season we were asked to “catch” people doing good deeds. These unselfish acts were written on leaves and hung on the bulletin board tree. God’s love, seen through the acts of the people, brought the tree to life. Below are the deeds that were recorded.

  • Bruce & Bonnie Smith…act of kindness
  • June Szucs…helped with Bibles
  • Mary Ann Gamber…helped prepare Gluten Free Bread
  • Alicia Wendling…last minute fill-in in Sunday School
  • Mary Ann Gamber…drove a friend to church in March
  • Hosts of Crystal Lake students…thanks from parents and chaperones
  • Paula Wrege…last minute sub for preschool teacher
  • Margaret Weaver…drove a friend to church in April
  • Deb Harmon…good friend, supporter, mentor
  • Darlene Hemmerich…helping behind the scenes
  • Diane Cieslak…sharing her gifts
  • Karen, Bruce, Andy, Steve, Roger and all the trustees…making the place run
  • Fay Shearer…drove friend to church, shopping, doctor’s appointments
  • Pineway neighbors…shoveling snow in January
  • Vijay & Sujaya Vijayakumar…encouragement
  • My Mother…she does so much with little recognition
  • The Congregation…for hospitality to Crystal Lake group
  • Jim and Dodie Bolander…Kiwanis pancakes for Crystal Lake group
  • Jeff Jarboe…generously helping a friend
  • Nicki Behr…children’s sermons, also a good doer and listener
  • Sally & Howard Wellington…helping Frannie and Church Street Ministries
  • Andy Gardner…caring deeply for OCC
  • Justin Collins…willing volunteer for whatever needs to be done
  • Linda Woody…for transporting friend willingly
  • Scott Pritchard…being Christ to the World (and a great chef)
  • Helpful Supply Room Guys (Mike, Andy, Joe, Larry)…serving as last minute subs in S.S.
  • Roger Powell…doing so much for the church
  • Ed & Darlene Muckley…encouragement
  • Scott Pritchard…cooked soup and donated money to Confirmation Class
  • Anne Pennock…reviewed new resources for Board of Education
  • My Parents…love and support
  • Bill & Kathy Henry…encouragement
  • Chancel Choir…encouragement and support of a friend in need
  • Nadene Reimer…drove friend to physical therapy appointments
  • Annalise Bowers…a loving sister every day and is always nice to me (sometimes)
  • Scott Pritchard…made palm crosses for those who wanted them
  • Penny Kost…encouragement
  • Sarah Henry…good hugs
  • Judy Collins…lovingly cares for Teen Crossing students and generously donates time and money for their causes
  • Scott McDonald…donating vegetables for Teen Crossing Sub sale
  • Sally & Howard Wellington…driving people to appointments
  • Annalise Bowers…worked hard on routine and was chosen for Golden Bullettes
  • Matt Sturm…held door for people entering church
  • Mary Ann Gamber…her work with the new Bible campaign
  • Steve, Roger, Andy & Bruce…helping everywhere and with a sense of humor
  • Scott Pritchard…donated meat and cheese for Teen Crossing Sub sale
  • Ken Yeager…a giving and encouraging spirit
  • Jan Hoskin, Nicki Behr, Peter Makari, Scott Pritchard, Pat Jefferis, Rev Ron…Bread and Broth leadership
  • Nicki Behr…organizing Confirmation visit to Seder
  • Ron, Kimberlee, Nicki, Sandy, Diane, Scott…for all the extras – above and beyond
  • Audra Bowers…working hard on homework; also being a munchkin in Wizard of Oz
  • Kimberlee Bublik…Always doing three good deeds at the same time
  • Holly & Larry Gordon…encouragement
  • Nicki Behr…organizing youth choir
  • Jo & Alan Tucker…Extraordinary effort with computer lab
  • Max Behr…”Behr” hugs
  • Bill & Mickey Hall…encouragers
  • A neighbor…checked flat tire and found that all that was needed was a new valve stem & air
  • Scott McDonald…keeping everything nice and clean for all

 

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Congratulations to Jessie and Chelsea!

CLICK HERE to see article and photo.

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CLICK HERE to read their report in PDF format.

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CLICK HERE to read \”The Point\” in PDF format.

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