Telephone:

331-465-9544

Address:

1N450 Main St.
Glen Ellyn, ILDirections

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Passionate
Loving
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Transforming lives through loving God and loving People. We are a passionate,
loving community that believes and practices the life-­changing gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Important Update

Orchard Community,

During this season of social distancing, we will be meeting exclusively in a virtual capacity. Our intent is to keep and strengthen our bonds of friendship during this time via text, FaceTime, Zoom, and phone calls. We can still "gather".

 

Here's how we'll be connecting until further notice.

Virtual Prayer Closet
Every morning from 7:30-8, we'll meet on Zoom for a worship song, a scripture reading, and focused prayer.
Click here to join that daily call.

 

Good Ground
Every Saturday morning from 8:30 - 9:15, we will meet virtually for a low-intensity aerobics class hosted by Erica. All are welcome!
Click here to join that weekly Tuesday evening call.

 

HOPE for Men
Every Tuesday evening from 7 - 8, this men-only Life Group will meet via Zoom.
Click here to join that weekly Tuesday evening call.

 

HOPE for Women
Every Tuesday evening from 7 - 8, this women-only Life Group will meet via Zoom.
Click here to join that weekly Tuesday evening call.

 

Ladies Bible Study
Every Wednesday morning from 10:30-11:30, this women-only Life Group will meet via Zoom.
Click here to join that weekly Wednesday morning call.

 

Worship Wednesday
Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 7:30, you can participate in a worship & Word centered Life Group. To keep it interactive, we will be breaking this Life Group into two segments:  at 6:30 we'll meet via Facebook Live for worship and a study introduction and at 7pm we will head over to Facebook Live for discussion and questions.

Facebook Live for Worship Wednesday - click here. Zoom link for Worship Wednesday - click here.

 

The Seven Churches of Revelation
Join a Life Group that narrows in on the "end of the book" - the 7 Churches of Revelation. This group meets via Zoom on Thursdays at 7pm. You can join this group using this Zoom  link.

Click here to join the Seven Churches of Revelation Life Group call.

 

As for Sunday's worship service - we'll be meeting virtually only via Facebook Live. If you click here, you'll be redirected to the Orchard's Facebook page.  On Sunday at 4pm, Pastor Vito and Rachel will lead us in worship and Word. You can participate in the service via Facebook Live.

 

During this time, we want to be sensitive to the needs of the families in The Orchard. Please consider giving generously and joyfully to the benevolent fund. We want to make sure that every family at The Orchard is supported during this intense economic transition. Because of mass layoffs, Serenity House has asked our church to fill in the gap with monetary donations, canned goods, cards, and any leads on job openings.  To give to the benevolent fund, you can use this link. If you are able to donate canned goods, food, and other items, please email one of our Community Leaders - Kim Kuczaj at kmclaughlin74@yahoo.com.

 

Take care of yourself. If we can help you pray or if your family needs anything during this, please message us - pastorvito@theorchardupc.com.

 

Blessings,

The Orchard Pastoral Team

Transforming lives through loving God and loving People.

A man once asked Jesus a question, “What is the most important commandment?”

Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is: 'HEAR, O ISRAEL, THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE. AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' There is no other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:29-31

Loving God

Roots Drawing From God's Life Giving Waters

  • Empower people to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.
  • Promote godly disciplines that develop and sustain a close relationship with Jesus Christ.

Loving People

Branches that support
healthy growth

  • Provide an environment that encourages people to love their neighbor as their self.
  • Build personal relationships and strong family units.

Transform Lives

Living a fruitful life that
glorifies Jesus Christ

  • Live as the body of Christ - continuing His ministry of reconciliation (anointed preaching, healing the sick, and proclaiming freedom to all).
  • Develop a passionate, loving community that believes and practices the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ.

What is an orchard?

An orchard is a cultivated field full of fruit bearing trees. An orchard offers a helpful word picture for the amazing process of transformation and abundant life available through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

When the Spirit is given to us from heaven, deserts will become orchards thick as fertile forests. Isaiah 32:15

How does a desert become an orchard?

This miraculous process begins with the grace and good news of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. We respond to His offer of eternal life by following His lead and so begin the life-long process of transformation. His Word and His Spirit provide the seed and climate for supernatural growth.

How We Orchard

Sunday
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Tuesday
Wedneday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

PRAISE & WORSHIP

Orchard Service
4pm
Prayer
3:30pm
Sunday School
2:45pm
Seeds to Trees Classes
2:45pm

We are called to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, and strength - with our whole person. Praise at The Orchard is vibrant. We lift and clap our hands and sing to the Lord in celebration of who He is and what He has done for us. Psalms 150, Psalms 100, Psalms 47:1, John 4:24,

FAMILY

Family Devotion Night

Close families are the foundation of community. We set aside one evening a week to be at home with our families. We provide resources for family devotions and activities to strengthen our most important relationships. For single members, we invite you to spend an evening a week with one of our families. Deuteronomy 6:7, Ephesians 6:4,

PRAYER

Morning Prayer
6:00am
HOPE Ladies Bible Study
7:00pm

Prayer is a privilege and an honor; prayer allows us direct, personal and corporate communication with God. Prayer must be at the center of the Christian walk. Excellent personal devotion material is available if desired to assist you with your private prayer time. Early Morning Prayer is open to all from 6-7am on Tuesday mornings and once a month on Wednesday evenings, the church is open for corporate prayer. Psalms 5:3, Psalms 63, Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18, I Thessalonians 5:17, I Timothy 2:8,

DISCIPLESHIP

Monthly Prayer
1st Wednesday 7pm
Home Friendship Groups
Ladies Bible Study
10:00am
This Is That Student Ministry
7:00pm

Discipleship is the heart of the Christian faith. Our small group Bible studies and Christian education program challenges us to pursue Christ-like character and become vibrant followers of Jesus Christ. Mark 1:17,

THE WORD

Personal Home Bible Studies
Group Home Bible Studies
Monthly Into Ministry Training
7pm

The Bible is the inspired and infallible word of God. To know His Word is to know Jesus Christ. We believe everyone should receive a one-on- one Bible study. In addition to the Biblical instruction in our preaching, small groups, Sunday school and individual studies, we covenant to read the Bible through in one year as a church. Psalms 119:105, Psalms 119:130, John 1:14, I Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 1:5-8,

HOLY SPIRIT

Fellowship
Quarterly Community Revival Service

The Holy Spirit brings life, abundance, refreshing, rest, council, righteousness and truth. Receiving God’s Spirit gives birth to the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit in our lives. At The Orchard we believe in the New Testament baptism of the Holy Spirit experience and desire to follow the Spirit’s leading in accordance with the Word of God. Ezekiel 36:26-27, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, John 4:10, John 7:37-39, Acts 2:4,

COMMUNITY

Community Events
Quarterly Mens' Prayer Breakfast

The church is the body of Christ. Each member of the body is uniquely gifted and we all need one another. At The Orchard, we understand the importance of supporting one another and being in regular fellowship. Our monthly potluck meals, weekly small groups, family field trips and community-minded events encourage our church family to flourish. Romans 12:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 4:15-16,

Telephone:

331-465-9544

Address:

1N450 Main St.
Glen Ellyn, ILDirections

Contact Orchard: