Sunday Services

Traditional Worship Services are held every Sunday at 9:30 AM

Watch Live 

Do you want to watch our Sunday Service live?  Go to Orangewood Church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064683371808 . The service should be live streaming near the top of the page.

MIDWEEK MESSAGE FOR February 5, 2025 

Habitat for Humanity  Alta Vista Ranch is a Habitat for Humanity development of 25 homes all under construction at the same time. It is an opportunity for the families to gain a sense of community right from the start because they will be working on each other's homes. OPC will participate as part of the East Valley Presbyterian Coalition in a Saturday, February 8, build date at Alta Vista. Sign-ups for February 8 use this link: https://vhub.at/evpc. If that date does not work for you, or if you would like to work additional days, you can sign up to be a general volunteer using this link:  https://habitatcaz.org/volunteer/.  Contact Dirk Oosterwyk with any questions. Thanks for your ongoing support!  

Elder Training  On Saturday, February 8 at 1:00, an Elder Training will be conducted held in Page Hall.  Please see Pastor Sue Marie if you have questions. 

Souper Bowl of Caring: OPC is requesting donations of cans or boxes of soup for the Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, February 9.  The soup will be donated to NourishPHX and the Agua Fria Food Bank. You may drop off your soup either on the patio on February 9 or leave it in the OPC office before February 9, during weekly office hours.  Our goal is to collect at least 100 cans/boxes for each non-profit. 

Immerse Bible Study  Immerse Bible Study will meet on Sunday February 9, 2025 at 10:45 am in Room 11. The group is continuing their study of Messiah. 

SAGES  The SAGES will gather Tuesday, February 11, at 11:30 am (check-in at 11:15 am) in Page Hall for lunch entertainment, and fellowship. Our favorite quartet, the Associates, will entertain us with songs and silliness.  Music is one of the best ways to put aside worry and stress.  Please join us!  

Worship Committee  The Worship Committee will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:00 pm.

Bells and Choir Rehearsal  Bells and Choir Rehearsal will be on Wednesday, February 12, in the Sanctuary. Bells begins at 9:30 am and Choir at 11:00 am.

Breakfast Out Bunch  On Thursday, February 13, the Breakfast Out Bunch will meet at the Moon Valley Café at 9:00 am. Let Sally Haskins know if you’re planning to come. sallyquilts57@cox.net or 602-971-0457. 

Pie on the Patio: The Congregational Life Committee will be serving cherry pie on the patio on Sunday, February 16 after the worship service. Please join in for a slice of pie, a cup of coffee, and fellowship.  We won't have ice cream, but we will have whipped cream! 

Liturgists  If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to serve at Orangewood, we are looking for a few more people willing to be the Liturgist on Sunday mornings at 9:30. If you’d like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact Becky Cederquist at opcdeacon@gmail.com, or Chuck Sedgwick at cnsedgwick@gmail.com.  Your help will be greatly appreciated! 

California Wildfires  The recent flier for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provided instructions on how to contribute.  We’re asking that any donation made be done online or by check to Orangewood Presbyterian Church with “LA Fire Relief” written on the memo line of the check or the online information. This will ensure that the monies are distributed through the correct channels. 

                THIS WEEK AT ORANGEWOOD 

Thursday, February 6 
            6:00 pm          Creative Bridges Fairy Tale Ball in the Wright Center 
Saturday, February 8 
           7:30 am          Habitat for Humanity at Alta Vista.  Meet at the construction site. 
           1:00 pm          Elder Training in Page Hall 
Sunday, February 9     
            9:00 am Souper Bowl for Caring before and after 9:30 Worship Service 
            9:30 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 
            10:45 am Immerse Bible Study in Room 11 
Tuesday, February 11 
            11:30 am SAGES Luncheon in Page Hall.  Check-in begins at 11:15 am. 
              7:00 am Worship Committee meeting via Zoom 
Wednesday, February 12 
             9:30 am Bells Rehearsal in the Sanctuary 
           11:00 am Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary 
Thursday, February 13 
            9:00 am Breakfast Out Bunch at the Moon Valley Café 
Sunday, February 16 
          10:30 am Pie on the Patio 

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Orangewood’s Contemporary Worship Service 

For those of you who have never participated in a Contemporary Worship service or for those who attended OPC’s contemporary services in the past, I want to tell you a bit about the services we are currently planning. 

A contemporary worship service is an experience designed to engage modern congregants through a blend of traditional, innovative, and contemporary practices. These services are generally characterized by their informal atmosphere, use of modern music, and a focus on personal faith and praise. 

Key elements of OPC’s upcoming contemporary service include: 

Music: You will hear music that is likely new to you, accompanied by guitar, keyboard, drums, and piano, but no organ. Some songs will have a gospel feel, others will seem more pop. You can expect to hear some familiar songs, sung in a different way. You’ll be encouraged to sing with the worship leaders on some songs.  

Informal Atmosphere: Traditional services usually follow a set order of worship and liturgy. Contemporary services tend to be more free-flowing, although you will hear scripture and participate in prayers. The sermon you hear may not be presented in a traditional format. Contemporary worship can be more appealing to people who are not familiar with traditional church settings. 

Participation and Fellowship: The music and atmosphere can help people feel more connected to God and each other. We believe you will leave the service feeling both comforted and uplifted. 

If you’re not able to attend this service in person, it will be broadcast Live and will also be available as a recorded service through OPC’s Facebook link:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064683371808 

In Christ’s Service, 
Your Worshipful Leaders 

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