• People are inviting God to move in their lives in
  new ways...and Pastor Mike shares a little of his
  "pride" in how they're now impacting their world.
   
• What's Happening @ Overlake
  Check out the new groups and upcoming activities and classes! Overlake's ministries exist to see people come ALIVE and live free in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
   
• Serve & Help Opportunities
  There are many opportunities available for you
  to use your talents and abilities to help others.

A Little Pride...

Hello OCC Family,

This week, I've spent some time thanking JESUS for you!

I'm really proud of the journey that you are on!

"So we have not stopped praying for you...We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better." Colossians 1:9,10 NLT

- I'm proud of those folks who are taking an honest look at their finances and bringing them underneath God's Plan...(and if you'd like to take ANOTHER step, enroll now in OCC's Financial Peace University taught on DVD by financial expert and radio talk show host, Dave Ramsey).

- I'm proud of those women who signed up to hit the AWAKE woman's event this weekend. For those of you who are still thinking about coming, Come ON Over! Walk up registrations are still available starting at 6:30 pm TONIGHT (learn more).

- I'm proud of those who "Serve the World" and care for others in tangible ways. I'm proud of the hundreds of students who did the backyard mission trip during spring break...I'm proud of our Elders and teams that continue to be involved in missions work around the globe...(I'd love to invite YOU to head out on a short term trip...click here for details).

- Proud of those who invited people to Easter at Overlake and the way so many of them continue to follow up on those relationships...We're talking about getting Unstuck from the Fog of Family Issues...and if you've missed any of our Unstuck series, you can listen to the topics we've already discussed online.

- Proud of you for making Overlake a safe place for people to journey towards Jesus. Every time you are kind to someone you don't know at a service, every time you fill out a Connection Card, every time you work to make OCC the friendliest place on the Eastside, you are building the culture of CARE, and I love it! More importantly, so does God! I'm proud of you!

That's a ton of pride I've got over you, but the good kind, more like pleasure that comes from the good things that you are allowing God to do through you!

This life is a journey, and we march forward with the two feet of grace and truth...may you walk joyfully this weekend, because you walk with JESUS!

Keep growing as you learn to know God better and better!

Journeying Together,

Mike Howerton
Lead Pastor

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WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OVERLAKE

AWAKE WOMEN'S EVENT - THIS FRIDAY/SATURDAY, April 11-12, 2008. Walk up REGISTRATIONS are STILL available for 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.

$60 registration at the door includes Friday night dessert & coffee, Saturday brunch and all materials.

IMAGINE YOURSELF DEBT FREE
Financial issues can be very stressful and take the joy out of life. Enroll now in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University at OCC. Classes start Sunday, April 20.

HELP SEND AT-RISK KIDS TO CHRISTIAN CAMP
Check out the camping display in the Lobby this Sunday at church and sign up to help sponsor a child and/or furnish supplies for this Christian summer camp. More details about the Angel Tree Camping program can be found here. If you won't be here this weekend but would like more information, contact Elaine Morse in OCC's Life Groups Ministry.

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)
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 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• NATALIE GRANT/AIDS BENEFIT CONCERT – THIS 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
• SHAWN MCDONALD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DOWN HERE AND JASON GRAY – Wednesday, April 30, 7 pm
• PRINCE CASPIAN – a play based on the C.S. Lewis book and featuring Grant Goodeve as "ASLAN" – May 1-3 & 5
• STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TEMPLE AND BEBO NORMAN – Saturday, May 17, 7 pm

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 /

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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

BABY DEDICATION HOST/HOSTESS
Meet and greet families once a month at the 5:30 pm service and assist them while their child is being dedicated. Great for a married couple, empty nesters or single servants; e-mail Sara Balsley.

HELP OUR GUESTS FEEL WELCOME:
Share your smile! Serve coffee while welcoming first-time guests; direct them to classrooms from the Welcome Center or greet them as they walk through the doors. YOUR smile, handshake and warm conversation are key elements that bring people back. E-mail Joni Lora to get involved on Sundays (mornings or evenings).

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

READ A BIBLE STORY
Experience the wonder of sharing the Bible with first time listeners - tell the story for two- or three-year-olds during the 11 am service. E-mail Elizabeth Hanly or call 425.284.2521.

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