OCC Vacation Bible School“BAOBAB BLAST”  for  pre-school through 5th grade,will take place August 9 through August 12th. VBS activities will begin with supper 5:15-5:45 pm(Kid friendly meals) for participants and volunteers and the VBS activities  5:45-8:00pm.  We are in need of volunteers! You can help even if you will be away during August. Please let Stephanie or the Okemos Community Church office know how much time you can dedicate and we will find a job for you!

Please join us and travel to “Africa” -  Plans are underway for : supper, Bible verses, stories, songs, art & craft projects, games, laughter, and prayer . We will end out week Thusday 12th at 7:45  with singing and closing activities and a Ice cream social!

Okemos Community Church July Mission Buckets are accepting donations for Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti. It was heavily damaged in the hurricane and needs much in the way of  capital improvements to make it useable again. Thank you for your caring support.

 The Okemos Community Church Youth Fellowship will have some big events in 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. 

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)

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.

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

On Tuesday, July 6th we will enjoy an evening of classical vocal music sung by Youjin Na, with Alan Nathan providing detailed information on the music and text. The program will include music of Bellini, Debussy, Poulenc, religious songs by Hugo Wolf and an aria by Puccini.

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.

 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. 

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)

On Sunday August  15 at 2:05 the Okemos Community Church will be going to a Lansing Lugnuts ball game. Reservations are needed by July 8th.  Reserve tickets are $9 and Box seats are $10 (chair with backs!) Please call the Church Office for more information 517-349-4220

The Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) is the recipient of the Mission Buckets for June here at Okemos Community Church. MMDC is an organization under the jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, located in Chatham, IL, helping people in need locally, nationally, and around the world by sorting, warehousing and distributing donated materials, running workshop projects to make school room desk and various kits. These disaster relief materials, humanitarian aid, medical, and educational goods are shipped to many states and countries with the help of volunteers and donations from the Midwest area.  See also June Mission Project

Summer Choir Service Schedule

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)