Orchard Community Church
Guest Preacher - Josh Matthews
In the afterglow of Easter we will look at a story of transformation and consider how the resurrection shapes us as transformation people.
Luke 19:1-10 NIV
Zacchaeus is looking for acceptance, he’s seeking fulfillment... he was spiritually sick
Tax collectors in Jesus’ time were thrown into the same class of people as prostitutes and other “sinners”.
The time was right and he was going to find out what this Messiah could do to his life, to heal his soul wounded by the sin in his life.
It’s easy to laugh at the short guy up in the tree, but I want you to look actually at his devotion. We don’t know his entire state of mind, but the time was right for Zacchaeus to encounter the Living God.
Jesus makes the first move by coming to the lost soul and offering life through Himself.
For Zacchaeus, it’s not a prideful joy, but more of a heartfelt joy at being in the presence of the one who can fix his soul.
What leads Zacchaeus to this?
The Transformed Heart
This desire to make amends shows us that repentance – that’s really what’s going on here with paying back – goes hand in hand with salvation.
If you count yourself as a follower of Jesus then you are a transformed person as well. Are you letting that ongoing transformation take place?
The purpose of the church is to glorify God in all we do. Part of that purpose is becoming a conduit for God’s restoration of the lost and rejected… by seeking them out, not by remaining isolated from them.
We as Christians are called to step into the void, showing the way to the source of hope and light in the midst of darkness.
Followers of Jesus are willing to look for the lost and share the hope they need with them. Let us be people who do that, for the glory of God.
Today's Music
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Worship Options
We are excited to be able to worship under the Tent together. If you are not wanting to be under the Tent, feel free to sit in the front row of parking spots of the Orchard Parking Lot your car and tune your radio to 100.1 FM to listen to the service.
1. Masks must be worn while on the Orchard Campus (both inside and out)
2. Please maintain the Social Distance
3. Sunday Morning Children's program. Children are always welcome in the service and we do not mind the noises that come with children. Children are a healthy sign of a healthy congregation.
Orchard Kids Sunday School (For preschool through 5th grade)
We encourage families to bring your own blanket and beach chairs and distance on the lawn as much as you like. Children will worship with their families and be dismissed following the kids’ message, escorted by our Orchard Kids’ Leaders to our beautiful outdoor classroom space in the children’s play yard. We will have our Bible story, activities, crafts, and games in a specially designed format following current health and safety guidelines. Parents, please come to the children’s area immediately following the worship service and find all of your children in one place. Each family will receive a “My Church Bag” to be brought each week with basic supplies already included plus items from home: water bottle and mask for each child and a blanket for all siblings. Our team is so excited to see your family! See you Sunday!
Nursery care for children birth to 3 years old is available by RSVP only to Melinda Hoyt at melinda@orchardventura.org.
Interested in being a Volunteer? Middle school through adult, please contact Melinda Hoyt at melinda@orchardventura.org.
While we understand that some may not feel comfortable coming back in person or having to wear masks while on the Orchard campus, we encourage you to stay home and join us online with our Live Stream.
Office Hours
Monday – Thursdays from 10 am to noon.
Masks and social distancing are required.
If you are unable to make it in during our office hours, please send an email to info@orchardventura.org and or leave a message at (805) 647-3757.