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:

IN A RECENT SURVEY: Most Americans said they’d accept an invitation to attend church at Easter...ESPECIALLY when someone they knew and trusted asked AND accompanied them to a service that addressed issues or needs they were struggling with at that moment. This thinking is at the HEART of Easter at Overlake! Please consider who'll you'll invite to join you Easter Weekend (e-vite a friend using the link above and consider the OTHER ways listed as well)!  Research info provided by Saddleback Church

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

GIVE THEM AN ILLUMINATE LIVE CD! CDs sold in the Mallway this Sunday 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.  They'll be in this Sunday's bulletin with additional cards 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

NEW SERIES Starts Sunday, March 30 GET UNSTUCK FROM The Bog of Spiritual Ruts - March 30 The Muck of Financial Pain - April 6 The Fog of Family Issues - April 13 The Mire of Job Stress - April 20

WASHINGTON FLOOD RELIEF: OCC is gathering a group to assist in Lewis County flood relief efforts THIS Saturday, March 15. Join us at 7 am in the back parking lot at the church. Contact Josh McQueen, 425.284.2566.

AWAKE - April 11-12, 2008
Early Bird Rate $45 through THIS Sunday, March 16 ($60 afterward)

ARE YOU AWAKE? Join us for this empowering, unique, BRAND NEW Women’s Event  at OCC!  Discover what it means to be fully awake to God’s unique plan for your life!

OCC’s Jodie Howerton and Neely McQueen will speak on Loving God and Loving People. Human Trafficking Survivor Rani Hong, founder of the Tronie Foundation (and Oprah Winfrey Show guest), will speak on Serving the World. Our own Marisa Butterworth will lead worship! You can also choose from a variety of great workshops.

Price includes Friday night dessert & coffee, Saturday brunch and all materials - and Friday night, don’t go home early! Stay to connect with friends or make new ones at our hilarious Hip-Hop class, relaxing massage room, game room, Bunko room (yes, we’re serious) and more!

Register Sunday at the Mallway Information Center or download a REGISTRATION FORM and snail mail. For more information, e-mail Charlene at 425.895.5904.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS: The next OCC membership class is Sunday, March 30 at 3 pm in the Lobby Classroom. Register/more info here.

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.

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: A special children’s program is 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

• NATALIE GRANT/AIDS BENEFIT CONCERT – Saturday, April 12, 7 pm
  Includes Jimmy Needham and OCC's Jesse Butterworth. All proceeds 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
• PRINCE CASPIAN – a play based on the C.S. Lewis book and featuring Grant Goodeve as "ASLAN" – May 1-3 & 5

More information coming soon on the following events:

• 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. CD's of Sunday messages are available following the morning services.

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SERVE & HELP OPPORTUNITIES

CALLING ALL "TECH GEEKS"
We need some serious help running our audio/visual for PowerUP. Faithful youth and/or adult needed on Sundays either the 9 am or 11 am service. PowerUP meets in NW-1 for K-4 graders. We need folks to operate DVD, Sound, Lights and MacBook (we will train you). E-mail or call "Professor" Earl Radford, 425.895.2424.

ATTENTION GOLFERS! 
OCC’s Children and Family Ministry needs to store our new banners in a golf travel case. We are looking for the hard shell type with wheels. I am willing to drive to your home to pick it up if you would consider donating yours to OCC. Please contact "Professor" Earl Radford (425.895.2424).

TODDLER CLOTHING NEEDED
We need little boy's clothing in size sizes 2T and 3T for the Nursery. If you can make a donation please contact Chandra in OCC's Children's and Family Ministry.

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 "Professor" Earl Radford 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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