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2/7 Is FamiliesOnMission: Everything You Need to Know
As a church, we want to help jumpstart and normalize Christian disciplines in Christian families. One of the key disciplines that we want...

Kelly Hayes
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Your Family is Made for a Mission: Getting Ready for 2/7 and Beyond
We believe that parents are the primary disciple-makers of their kids, so we want to help jumpstart and normalize Christian disciplines...

Kelly Hayes
Jan 10, 20243 min read


2 Improvements for Kids On Mission
KidsOnMission is off to a great start in 2024! We are always looking to improve, and there are a couple specific innovations that I...

Kelly Hayes
Jan 4, 20241 min read


What’s New with Kids and Family Events in 2024?
Here are just a few of the exciting basics… KidsOnMission is back! All of our lessons/resources are available here. And did you know that...

Kelly Hayes
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Family Devotions: A Plan for Every Seat at the Table
We are working hard to help families build the habit of family-devotions. Here you can find family-devotional guides (links added...

Kelly Hayes
Dec 5, 20233 min read


11 Things I Am Thankful For
Among many other things, I am thankful that… 1) When Sunday-helpers are sick, someone else steps up even when it’s inconvenient. 2) A...

Kelly Hayes
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Family Devotions: Using Advent to Start the Adventure
Last week, we talked about family-devotions/family-worship being an essential part of the parenting task to which God has called us. This...

Kelly Hayes
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Skating, Falling, and the Most Important Thing You Do
My kids are really excited about skating at Family Skate Night tomorrow (11/15, 6pm at Skateland)! They have never skated before, but...

Kelly Hayes
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Upcoming Events and the Heart Behind Them
A couple weeks ago, Adam asked the staff to come up with one thing that we might want to go back and tell to our 21-year-old selves. Here...

Kelly Hayes
Oct 2, 20232 min read


9/6 = OCC FamiliesOnMission
On 9/6, a special event will take the place of our regularly scheduled life groups and KidsOnMission. Make sure to read all the details...

Kelly Hayes
Aug 23, 20233 min read


KidsOnMission FAQs (Fall 2023)
KidsOnMission is something you don’t want your kids to miss! Here are some the of the key things you need to know. If you have other...

Kelly Hayes
Aug 14, 20232 min read


What Life Groups Need to Know about Serving with KidsOnMission
Thanks so much for serving our church! We have an amazing church-family that cares about one another. It is good that our groups come to...

Kelly Hayes
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Dads, Come Lift Biblical Weights with Us.
Dads, come lift biblical and theological weights with us on Tuesdays at 6:15am starting on 8/15. You need to be strong. For your faith....

Kelly Hayes
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Dads, This Group Is for You (Moms, This Group is for the Dads You Know)
Dads, this group is for you. And moms, this group is for the dads you know. Starting on 8/15 (Tuesdays at 6:15am at the church building),...

Kelly Hayes
Jul 27, 20232 min read


4 Upcoming Events: Be in the Know
Here are four events that you and your family needs know to about! Power Surge: At 10:15 on Sunday (7/23), we are having a special event...

Kelly Hayes
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Kids' Discipline and Behavior Policy
Why Do We Discipline? Our kids’ gatherings are designed to teach God’s Word, encourage fun, and foster growth. These are valuable things...

Kelly Hayes
Jul 20, 20234 min read


Baptism Path for Kids
We believe that God saves sinners! And some of those He graciously saves are kids. After being born again, all believers (young and old)...

Kelly Hayes
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Man-Enough to Serve with Kids?
A building is on fire and there are people stuck inside. What do firefighters do? They use all of their training, skills, experience, and...

Kelly Hayes
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Mid-Summer Resources for Parents
As a church, we understand that our families are walking together to raise the children that God has entrusted to us in a way that...

Kelly Hayes
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Start + Parent Partnership
You might be surprised by how much impact you can have with a little intentionality. Our three-year-olds love that we read “the big, blue...

Kelly Hayes
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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