FRIDAY March 21   .:    7 pm Service of the Cross Child care provided for age two & under. SATURDAY March 22 .:   9:30 am - 11:30 am Easter Eggstravaganza Bring your family and friends Giant inflatables, egg hunt, candy balloon drop & more!   SATURDAY March 22   .:   5:30* pm & 7 pm Illuminate Services *Kids' programs provided at 5:30 pm only.   EASTER SUNDAY March 23   .:   9 am Celebration Service ASL interpreted   .:   11 am Illuminate Service   .:   10:25 am KIDstuf for kids (K-6) and parents Other Sunday children's and youth programs at 9 and 11 am.

Here are five easy ways to Bringvite your friends Easter Weekend:

CLICK E-VITE A FRIEND ABOVE. The invitation includes the Bringvitation Instructional Video

GIVE THEM AN ILLUMINATE LIVE CD! Starting this week, CDs sold in the Mallway are four for just $20!  The IDEA is that you can purchase them to GIVE THEM AWAY to friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. (one CD is still $15, but the other three are less that $2/each – what a deal)!

GIVE THEM A TOUCH CARD.  Additional touch cards are available at the Mallway Information Center.

DISPLAY AN EASTER AT OVERLAKE YARD SIGN. If you didn't get a yard sign last Sunday, take one as you leave Overlake this Sunday.

HAVE A CONVERSATION!  We realize that the most effective tool in bringviting friends to Overlake is when we have face to face conversations. Pray for opportunities to have a conversation that leads to a bringvitation.

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OVERLAKE

ILLUMINATE HAS GROWN to two Sunday Evening services. That means Illuminate is now at 11 am, 5:30 pm and 7 pm every Sunday (except Easter). If you can help with greeting at Illuminate on Sunday evenings, please e-mail us. Thanks!

HELP WASHINGTON FLOOD VICTIMS: OCC is gathering a group to assist in Lewis County flood relief efforts on Saturday, March 15. If you would like to participate e-mail Josh McQueen, 425.284.2566.

SHORT-TERM TEAM OPPORTUNITIES: Serve the world globally by joining a short term team this summer. Several teams are beginning their training. Click here for a complete list.

AWAKE Women's Event / April 11-12, 2008. This BRAND NEW Women’s Event at OCC is a WAKE UP CALL. OCC’s Jodie Howerton and Neely McQueen will speak on Loving God and Loving People and Human Trafficking Survivor Rani Hong, founder of the Tronie Foundation (and Oprah Winfrey Show guest), will speak on Serving the World. Other topics include relationships, intimacy, dealing with hurt, singleness and discovering your purpose. Marisa Butterworth will lead worship.

Early Bird Rate $45 until Sunday, March 16 ($60 afterward).

Price includes Friday night dessert & coffee, Saturday brunch and all materials. Registration forms with workshop titles are at the Mallway Registration Counter. Sign up on Sundays or print a form to bring/mail in. Questions? E-mail Charlene at 425.895.5904 / charlened@occ.org.

NEW! AID AND ASSISTANCE OFFERING BOXES ARE IN PLACE: There are six containers inside the Main Auditorium specifically designated for Aid and Assistance gifts. Simply drop your cash or check into the sealed containers and it will be used to help those in need at OCC and in our local community. You'll find these secure containers located at the entrances by the main elevator on both the first and second floor and towards the front of the Main Auditorium at the entrances by the platform.

CHILDREN'S BAPTISM CLASS for elementary-aged children will be Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm. Sign up with Chandra in Children's Ministry).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY (CR) is a nationally recognized Christian 12-step program addressing a wide variety of fears, hurts, habits, and hang-ups that emphasizes 8 Recovery Principles based upon the Beatitudes. All who know they are hurting, weak and struggling are invited to attend each Tuesday at 7 pm in the Chapel (and join us for BBQ at 6 pm in the Lobby). For more information stop by the Mallway table on Sunday or contact Drew in OCC's Caring Ministries.

For families in Celebrate Recovery and Tuesday night Support Groups: Beginning Tuesday, March 11, a special children’s program will be available from 6:15 – 9:15 pm while you attend CR or your Tuesday OCC Support Group meeting. For just $5 for the first child and $3 for the second child, your newborn through eleven-year old will be cared for and receive dinner at the Celebrate Recovery BBQ. For more information contact Kathy in Overlake's Support Group Ministry.

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGNS: If your employer asks that you give to United Way, you CAN give to Overlake. Look for Overlake Christian Church, United Way ID # D9367770 or use EIN 910863908. Many employers may include giving to Overlake as part of their Leadership Giving recognition. Questions? 425.284.2538 / finance@occ.org.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT OCC
ACCOUNTING MANAGER:         Full-Time w/benefits
FACILITIES POSITIONS:             Part-time.
Must meet qualifications and requirements outlined in job description available at OCC’s Reception office during business hours (east end of bldg.) or on OCC.ORG. Submit application and resume to Overlake’s Human Resource Department. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. No phone calls please.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (NWCEC) – March 6 - 8
• NATALIE GRANT/AIDS BENEFIT CONCERT – Saturday, April 12, 7 pm
  Includes Jimmy Needham and OCC's Jesse Butterworth. All profits will be donated to AIDS relief work in Africa.
• AWAKE – A conference for women – April 11 & 12
• NEWSBOYS IN CONCERT – Thursday, April 17, 7 pm
• ANITA RENFROE COMEDY CONCERT -  Saturday, April 19, 8 pm

More information coming soon on the following events:

• Prince Caspian – a play based on the C.S. Lewis book and featuring Grant Goodeve – May 1 – 3 & 5 (tickets available soon)
• "300" – A conference for men – May 9 & 10
• High School Summer Camp - Houseboats - July 6-11
• Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) - Sunday, July 13 - Thursday, July 17
• Junior High Summer Camp - A Wenatchee Western - July 18-22
• Willow Creek Leadership Summit at Overlake - Thursday & Friday - August 7 / 8

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OCC RESOURCES

Listen online or download audio/video of Overlake's services at www.occ.org. CD's of Sunday messages are available following the morning services.

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SERVE & HELP OPPORTUNITIES

MENTORS FOR 4TH GRADE POWER PARK:
We need FIVE adults to assist with activities, games and discussion each Sunday at 9 and 11 am. Choose the service that works best for you. E-mail Pastor Earl in Children’s Ministry.

NURSERY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES ARE BOOMING!
Many new families come to Overlake each week. Help us provide a loving, Christ-like atmosphere for their children. We have these specific needs on Sundays:

• 1 Assistant for the 3 year old class at 11 am
• 1 Assistant for the 4 and 5 year old class at 11 am
• 1 Assistant for the special needs class at 9 am
• 5 Helpers needed for Nursery at 9 am
• 10 Helpers needed for Nursery at 11 am

Contact Chandra in the Children's Ministry Office.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY to drive Blue Bird busses for youth camps and retreats. If you have a CDL class "B” license with a passenger endorsement or would consider getting one please contact Don Severson (425.284.2529). Overlake provides the training and practice needed and guides you every step of the way through the process. It could lead to a career change or at least give you options. Metro, school districts and other transportation companies have hired OCC-trained drivers.

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