Even though its officially spring here in our beautiful Okanagan Valley, my heart - our hearts as a collective are on the other side of the world. As our many miles of orchard trees begin to bud and the peach and apricot and cherry blossoms will force themselves open in the near future they cause us to think of a place which is known for its stunning scenes of cherry blossoms - Japan.
With the recent 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami the Japanese have suffered a physical catastrophe almost beyond human comprehension. The scope of loss of life has not even been tallied - who knows how many 10,000's of lives lost it will eventually total. Add on the continuing concern and danger posed by the failing nuclear reactors and its right up there on a scale of what some disaster movies cannot even touch.
What we do know is that we need to help in the ways we can and being a church family this means that we must all pray for the needs of the Japanese people, both their physical needs but as importantly to the welfare of their souls. In this way won't you focus on prayer for the many missionaries who are located in Japan? Though some may not be in the direct area which suffered this disaster the ripples are felt throughout the entire country and even globally.
As we at OCC are a Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada church I am going to list and link to two missionaries who you may consider to donate to (donation link on the POAC links) and pray for:
Thursday Night Open Worship Every Thursday - 6:00
Osoyoos Christian Centre
42 Finch, Osoyoos
For more info: 250-495-2550
With the recent 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami the Japanese have suffered a physical catastrophe almost beyond human comprehension. The scope of loss of life has not even been tallied - who knows how many 10,000's of lives lost it will eventually total. Add on the continuing concern and danger posed by the failing nuclear reactors and its right up there on a scale of what some disaster movies cannot even touch.
What we do know is that we need to help in the ways we can and being a church family this means that we must all pray for the needs of the Japanese people, both their physical needs but as importantly to the welfare of their souls. In this way won't you focus on prayer for the many missionaries who are located in Japan? Though some may not be in the direct area which suffered this disaster the ripples are felt throughout the entire country and even globally.
As we at OCC are a Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada church I am going to list and link to two missionaries who you may consider to donate to (donation link on the POAC links) and pray for:
Damon & Kafi Ealey
(click on image to be taken to the POAC web page)
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Jeffery and Akiko Sonnenberg
(click on image to be taken to the POAC web page)
Jeffery and Akiko have a "Pray for Japan" list posted there which will give you a list of how to pray for the needs in Japan.
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Prayer at Kaye's Every Tuesday - 10:00 a.m.
7806 Gravenstein
7806 Gravenstein
Thursday Night Open Worship Every Thursday - 6:00
Osoyoos Christian Centre
42 Finch, Osoyoos
For more info: 250-495-2550
Mariposa Christian Ministry Mariposa Gardens
8816 97th Street, Osoyoos
Sundays at 2 pm
We welcome you to join us if you are able to assist with your musical talent or to help with fellowship! Email us for more info: occwomenonline@gmail.com
8816 97th Street, Osoyoos
Sundays at 2 pm
We welcome you to join us if you are able to assist with your musical talent or to help with fellowship! Email us for more info: occwomenonline@gmail.com
Keep your eyes HERE for new events coming up for April for both our Women's ministry and Church Activities!
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