Sharing God's Love for 150 Years
Sequicentennial Celebration
150 years ago, on July 18, 1874, Colin and Caroline Campbell along with their friends, family, local residents, and even the Governor, gathered to dedicate the small white chapel they had lovingly built on the shores of Orchard Lake.
Today it is our privilege to plan a celebration of the steadfast history of worship in this place.
We invite you to be a part of a variety of special events as we continue to Share God's Love for 150 Years and beyond!
Youth Concert, Friday, September 13, 7:00 to 9:30pm
Christian music artist, DJ Code will be in concert at our church. All youth grades 6th to12th are invited to attend. Bring your friends and your energy! Catch Jared Coad's (DJ Code) videos on the socials: Instagram and Facebook. Free tickets can be reserved by clicking here or calling the church office at 248-682-0730.
Trivia Night, Saturday, September 14, 5:00 to 7:30pm
Join us for Family and Friends Trivia Night! Teams will be formed, crazy names will be chosen, and fun will follow! Grab your family and friends of all ages to come join in on all the fun! The event starts at 5:00 and the laughter starts at 5:01. Dinner is on us too! Pizza and salad will be served.
Click to sign up in advance (helpful for planning, but not required).
Worship & Picnic, Sunday, September 15, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Worship with us and then enjoy a classic church picnic on the shores of Orchard Lake at Orchard Lake Country Club picnic grove. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share -- hot dogs and beverages provided. We'll have lawn games, pontoon boat rides on the lake, a strolling barbershop quartet, and more! Easy parking adjacent to the picnic grove. Everyone is invited. Casual picnic attire, shorts, flip flops, but please no jeans. Click here if you are bringing a dish to share.
Narrated pontoon boat rides around Apple Island will run every ten minutes starting at 11:00am. Limited capacity, so click here to reserve your time slot and seat.
The celebration continues with Founders' Weekend
September 13, 14, 15
A weekend of activities in the spirit of a family reunion:
Dedication Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, July 21, 2024
It was a glorious day filled with praise, fellowship, music, history, families, and friends! Thank you to everyone who came, and to those who helped plan, set-up, and clean-up. Click here to watch the recap produced by Civic Center Television.
Worship in the Sanctuary
Guests from the history of the church including church founders, Colin and Caroline Campbell, bag pipes, special music, and 150 tolls of our original steeple bell. Watch the service here.
Light Lunch and Ice Cream Social in the original chapel.
Tours of the church facility, yard games, and time for fellowship with friends old and new. Enjoy the visual history of Orchard Lake Church in the new Heritage Hall History Exhibit. Everyone was invited to stay for food and fun - no reservations required!
Learn the History from an expert! Dr. Catherine Cangany, direct descendant of our founders, Colin and Caroline Campbell, offered a new historical presentation, "Keeping the Lord's Banner from Trailing in the Dust: The Early Years of Orchard Lake Church". Katie shared fascinating history and photos from her unique perspective as a historian and family member. You can rewatch Dr. Cangany's presentation here.
Steering Committee Members are happy to answer any questions
Dodie Berry
Gary Forhan
Susie Graham
Brenda Starynchak
Mike Starynchak
Gordy Steele
Patrice Steele
Pastor Rich Lapehn