Community Initiatives

A Celebration of Life – for Marion Lakusta will be held at the Rutland Church at 11:00 am on April 25th. There will be a Ukrainian lunch to follow RSVP by April 10th to Carey for the lunch. 780-816-0104 ( call or text ) or careygilbertson@hotmail.com

Quarterlies – there has been a delay at the border, holding up all BC Quarterlies. They are expected to arrive at the end of the month.

Union PBE Testing – Our young Pathfinders and diligent Bible students will be participating in Canadian Union PBE testing the Sabbath. These are young men and women who have spent a year working hard to memorize and share God’s word with the churches in the valley. Please pray that our God of hope gives them strength and wisdom to remember the things they’ve studied so they can represent our BC Conference well.

A Celebration of Discover Prophecy – March 22-29, 2025 – Join us at the Rutland Church for an intelligent look into the future with Pastor Shawn Brummund from Granite Bay SDA Church.

Songs of the Season – March 22 at 7:30 pm – A talent show presented by the Kelowna Church – You are invited to come and share an evening of music and fellowship.

ABC Delivery – The ABC delivery van is coming to OCS on Tuesday, March 25th. Orders and payments are due by Sunday March 23rd. No orders will be accepted after this deadline. Call 1-604-859-2566 to order.

Mind Fit – join us for a free, four-part mental health series with Alex Rodriguez from the Voice of Prophecy, running for 4 consecutive Sundays, starting March 23 at 7 pm at Kelowna SDA Church. This is a great outreach opportunity to support our community’s emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Invite your family, friends and neighbors! Learn more at MindFitEvent.com

Men’s Summit – MAN CAVE Out of the Darkness into Deliverance – at Camp Hope – April 11-13, 2025. Register  at https://event.bcadventist.ca/browse-events/

Love Ice Cream? – Join us on April 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm for a scenic OCS coach ride & ice cream treat in support of the bus. Reserve your seat with a $25+ donation. Limited to 56 seats so reserve early. Email homeandschool@ocskelowna.com with your name and contact info. PS Your reliable driver will be Simon Ivascu!

Mountain View Summer Camp – -Ages 7-18 – Apply now at www.mvsc.ca Early bird discount for applications received & paid by April 30. Call Shelley at 604-853-5451 ext 314 for more info. Join us for faith, fun and lifelong memories – bring a friend!

Okanagan Mini Camp Meeting – May 2-3 2025 – Navigating Today’s World with Christ presented by Pastor Lawel Natufe. Begins Friday at 6:45 pm and continues Sabbath at 9:30, 10:45 am and 1 2:45 pm at OCS. Local area churches will be closed.

Health Share Weekend – at Camp Hope – May 15-18, 2025 – God’s Free Natural Remedies – presented by Andrew & Becky Rice. Register online: https://events.bcadventist.ca/browse-events/

Camp Meeting  – Children’s Division Position Available for a leader of the 9-10 year olds. Two meetings a day. Honorarium available. If you are interested please submit your resume to : SBuchanan@bcadventist.ca by January 24 or phone Sonja at 778-997-4644

OCS Volunteers Needed – OCS seeks volunteers to provide one-on-one ESL support to students whose first language is not English. Your time, whether 1 hour a week or more, can make a meaningful difference – email info@ocskelowna.com

2025 Women’s Spring Retreat – May 9-11, 2025 at Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. Book your own accommodation at 1-800-663-7373 before April 7, 2025 (Mention SDA Church, Women’s Retreat for a discount). For information and to register for the retreat go to www.bcadventist.ca or call 604-853-5451, ext. 325 or 406, before April 21 for Early Bird Discount. Final registration deadline on May 1, 2025.