Archive for June, 2010

Music Class

August 3, 7pm

Music Education Classes will be held in the Okemos Community Church sanctuary at 7pm

On Tuesday August 3 our final presentation, we present a joint voice masterclass on vocal basics with Metropolitan Opera soprano Molly Fillmore and our music direction, Alan Nathan. Essential basics of singing are explained in a clear, non-technical way, and we will be joined by a pair of young singers who will demonstrate for us.


Music Class

July 27th, 7pm

Music Education Classes will be held in the Okemos Community Church sanctuary at 7pm

On Tuesday July 27th an evening of art song will be provided by our wonderful section leader Jenny Cook in collaboration with Elisabeth Ellis at the piano. The pieces will be preceded by demonstrations and a lecture by Alan Nathan

On Tuesday August 3 our final presentation, we present a joint voice masterclass on vocal basics with Metropolitan Opera soprano Molly Fillmore and our music direction, Alan Nathan. Essential basics of singing are explained in a clear, non-technical way, and we will be joined by a pair of young singers who will demonstrate for us.


Choir Schedule for Summer

Sunday 9:15 Rehearsal, 10am Service

Okemos Community Church Summer Choir Service Schedule:

Sunday, June 6 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, June 13 No Choir
Sunday, June 20 No Choir
Sunday, June 27 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, July 4 No Choir
Sunday, July 11 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, July 18 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, July 25 No Choir
Sunday, August 1 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, August 8 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, August 15 No Choir
Sunday, August 23 9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, August 30 No Choir (Labor Day Weekend)


Youth News

June 12-13

 The Okemos Community Church Youth Fellowship will have some big events in June, July and August. The following events are open to all youth, both middle school and high school.  New sixth graders are welcome.  Remember, you are always welcome to invite your friends to any event.  Be sure to check your e-mail through the summer for up-to-date information about other youth activities. 

June 12-13, Saturday and Sunday, sign-up now to participate in the Relay For Life.  This is a worthy cause that you will enjoy.  Contact Jen Tascarella for times and details. 

June 26, Saturday, meet in the youth room (9:00 to noon) to work on a  mission project for Haiti involving sewing hospital gowns and putting  together school bags. 

July 4, Sunday, help with the picnic after worship.  This is a fund-raiser for the Spring Break Work Project.

July 11, Sunday, meet at the church to leave for an afternoon canoe trip on the Grand River. (Time TBA) We will drive to Burchfield Park to begin our adventure. Look at your e-mail to get up-to-date information about cost and travel time. 

July 27, Tuesday, meet at the church at 6:30 a.m. to go to CEDAR POINT.  Make reservations with Jen or Paul by Friday, July 23.  Yes, this means we may not have space for you if you just show up onTuesday. 

Please be thoughtful and plan ahead so that your leaderscan be prepared.We will schedule some other events in August.  Be sure to check your e-mail for the latest on up-coming events. For more information about these or any other youth activities, contact the church office. (349-4220)


Annual Congregational Meeting

June 27, 11:15am

Okemos Community Church Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, June 27, 11:15a.m. in the Sanctuary. All members of the congregation are invited! Stay after worship to hear the news of our Church. Childcare will be available.


Mission Project for June

June 25 & 26 9-noon & 1:30-4pm

Okemos Community Church Mission Project for June is to make various items for the Midwest Mission Distribution Center (for more information see the Post for June Mission Buckets) We will be meeting at the church social hall on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 28, 9-noon and 1:30-4 both days. Please bring a dish to pass for lunch and scissors, ruler, sewing machines, pins and fabric if available. Monetary donations are also welcome. We will be working on school bags and children’s hospital gownsNo sewing experience is needed.  The lower level doors will be open. Please come for one or for all 4 sessions!


Senior Sunday

June 6, 10am

Please join us in honoring our graduating High School Seniors on Sunday, June 6th at our 10 am service.  Please plan on staying after the service for fellowship in our lounge. Hope to see you there!


Youth News

June 26, 9-noon

 The Okemos Community Church Youth Fellowship will have some big events in June, July and August. The following events are open to all youth, both middle school and high school.  New sixth graders are welcome.  Remember, you are always welcome to invite your friends to any event.  Be sure to check your e-mail through the summer for up-to-date information about other youth activities. 

June 26, Saturday, meet in the youth room (9:00 to noon) to work on a  mission project for Haiti involving sewing hospital gowns and putting  together school bags. 

July 4, Sunday, help with the picnic after worship.  This is a fund-raiser for the Spring Break Work Project.

July 11, Sunday, meet at the church to leave for an afternoon canoe trip on the Grand River. (Time TBA) We will drive to Burchfield Park to begin our adventure. Look at your e-mail to get up-to-date information about cost and travel time. 

July 27, Tuesday, meet at the church at 6:30 a.m. to go to CEDAR POINT.  Make reservations with Jen or Paul by Friday, July 23.  Yes, this means we may not have space for you if you just show up onTuesday. 

Please be thoughtful and plan ahead so that your leaderscan be prepared.We will schedule some other events in August.  Be sure to check your e-mail for the latest on up-coming events. For more information about these or any other youth activities, contact the church office. (349-4220)


Summer Choir Service Schedule

June-July-August

The Okemos Community Church Summer Choir Service Schedule is as follows:

Sunday, June 6            9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, June 13          No Choir
Sunday, June 20         No Choir
Sunday, June 27         9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, July 4             No Choir
Sunday, July 11            9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, July 18           9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, July 25          No Choir
Sunday, August 1       9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, August 8      9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, August 15    No Choir
Sunday, August 22    9:15 Rehearsal, 10 AM Service
Sunday, August 29    No Choir (Labor Day Weekend)




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