OVCC Sisters in Service

09/10/2026

This is very much similar to some of what we discussed this summer in our tea parties. I hope it blesses your heart this morning. 

Breaking Hard Ground

Imagine yourself as a farmer, and your life is a vast field. You sow seeds on soil sparingly, and these seeds represent your intentions, choices, and actions.

Hosea uses a similar analogy in Hosea 10:12 to describe God’s people. Israel had sown seeds of sin and unrighteousness, causing the soil of their hearts to become unreceptive to God's commands. And right as God's people were about to reap a harvest of God’s judgment, the prophet Hosea spoke with urgency:

"Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD until he comes and showers his righteousness on you."
Hosea 10:12

Just as a farmer reaps far more than they sow, our God promises that we, too, will reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7-9). But, this verse also shows us it’s not enough to sow righteousness. We must also break up the uncultivated ground (Hosea 10:12).

Our hearts become like idle ground when we allow it to grow hard and stubborn—resisting God's Word and work in our lives. But God wants His people to prepare the soil of their hearts to receive the seed of His Word by seeking Him. Seeking the Lord is like the early rain in farming season; it’s that essential ingredient that softens the soil and readies it for growth.

Do you desire to grow spiritually?
"It is time to seek the Lord."
"It is time to seek the Lord."
"It is time to seek the Lord."

Don't wait. Seek Him eagerly and expectantly today. Meditate on Hosea 10:12; let it move you to examine your own life: Are you sowing seeds of righteousness and reaping the fruit of unfailing love?

It is never too late to seek the Lord—turn your heart to the One who promises to shower His abundant mercy and grace upon you.

09/04/2026

Join us Monday September 14th at 6PM as we have a sweet start to a new season of sisterhood! An old-fashioned ice cream social is what we will be scooping up! SIS Women's Ministry - open to all women. We'll save you a cup!

09/02/2026

Tea Party Tuesday - our summer Bible study series.

OVCC Tea Party Summer 2026

09/01/2026

New believer? Seasoned in your faith? Somewhere in between? Then our bible study is for you. Partcipate as much or as little as you feel comfortable. Simply come just to listen. Come to be encouraged, stay to be empowered, leave inspired. This is a safe & welcoming space. It truly is one size fits all !

08/23/2026

WE'RE BACK !!! Join us as our Women's Ministry (SIS) starts back after the summer break. Monday, September 14th 6PM in Sparks Kids Classroom. Come as you are. We'll save you a seat at the table.

08/22/2026

WE'RE BACK!!! Our Women's Ministry (SIS) starts back up after the summer break on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6PM. Please join us as we help one more woman find & follow Jesus. Come as you are. We'll save you a seat!

08/19/2026

Women's Bible Study starts back on September 8th at 10AM !

07/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, August 25th at 11AM. Our last Tea Party of the Summer. You are invited to join us. We'll save you a seat at the table.

07/27/2026

Practice Makes Progress

When we’re in difficult situations, it isn’t easy to stay calm or hold our tongues for very long.

But in James 1:19, we learn how we should respond…

Be quick to listen.
Be slow to speak.
Be slow to anger.

The world is more like the opposite:

Be slow to hear what others have to say.
Be quick to voice your own opinions.
Be quick to accuse, argue, and fight.

Why is it so important to James that Christ's followers don’t behave like this? Because “human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” (James 1:20)

So what does produce the right kind of living that God desires?

The Word of God.

James told his friends to “get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” (James 1:21)

He said that if they have the Word of God in them, and if they are obeying it, they will be blessed. (James 1:25)

James is clear that if we are to be followers of God, we must know His Word and obey it. That means we need to take time to listen to others, pace ourselves when we speak, and keep our anger at bay.

So next time you’re faced with something that makes you angry, take James’ words to heart. Take time to temper your emotions, think through your feelings and arguments, and humbly pray for God to help you respond with kindness and grace.

07/25/2026

Strangely, this was the devotional on the Bible app today. It profoundly parallels what we will talk about at the tea party this Tuesday. Hope you can make it!

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As much as the world around us tries to lure us into self-dependency, God created us for each other. For community. For a life that’s not lived alone.

The author of Proverbs said it like this:

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:17‬ ‭NIV

We’ll all face hard times—sometimes when we least expect it. But a friend’s genuine care can mean the world, a sibling’s unconditional love can’t be replaced, and a neighbor’s practical help is priceless.

We need each other more than we realize: emotionally, practically, and spiritually.

If you’ve found yourself in a busy season where you’ve unintentionally neglected your true friends or been too busy for your real family, now is the time to reprioritize.

If there’s unresolved conflict with a friend or family member, and it’s slowly deteriorating the relationship, now is the time to set aside your pride and choose to make things right.

If you’re silently struggling on your own, now is the moment to let someone in. Give them a call, send them a text, or show up on their doorstep. If you can’t be honest and vulnerable, it will be difficult to get help.

Not only do you need people, but those same people need you.

You have strengths, gifts, talents, and a personality that’s unique to you and beneficial to them—and vice versa. Why bury them in the ground, in the name of autonomy, when they can benefit others?

Sometimes we need to ask for help, and sometimes we need to be the help.

Do you need help, or can you offer it? Could you use a hand, or do you have some extra time, money, advice, or expertise to give?

If you’re tempted to self-isolate, don’t forget: we were meant to live life together.