Monday, November 30
It’s that time of year again when we give thanks to our Lord for the many blessings in our lives and the opportunity to bless those less fortunate. To this end, the First Lutheran Church of Gardena is hosting a Thanksgiving “Feed the Homeless” event. If you would like to donate to this event please bring a cooked ham or any baked/store bought desserts to OCF on Monday, November 30 by 2:00 p.m. Please sign up at the Information Counter or contact Liz Smith at (310) 414-4555. For all of you “non-cookers” who would like to make a donation please make your checks out to OCF and in the memo write “Feed the Homeless”.

November 29, 2009
Series: The Parables of Jesus
Message by Joe Hellerman
The Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
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Sunday, November 29
The season of advent begins on Sunday, November 29. This is a time to prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. There are advent devotional guides available at the Info Counter on Sunday mornings. These are great for personal devotionals or family devotional times in the days leading up to Christmas. (Click here to see the Advent Conspiracy video)

November 22, 2009
Series: The Parables of Jesus
Message by Mark Stepp, Director of Student Ministries
Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
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