Hello,

Many years ago I heard a preacher speak on John 10:10, Life Beyond the Comma. I’ve never forgotten that devotional. Jesus said, "I have come that they (all of us) might have life (comma) …abundant life." This is not a promise for material riches, but a promise of a life that is rich...rich in joy and love and peace and hope and faith.

It is through our relationship with Jesus (the name means “the Lord saves/heals”) that we can experience the richness of life as it was meant to be - in relationship with the God of Creation, the God who calls us by name, the God who desires to bring us the healing and wholeness we need, in order to be all we were created to be.

I love seeing people of all ages realize that our God is a personal God that cares about them individually. It’s what motivates me and gives me joy. My desire for all who come to OPPC, whether child, youth or adult, is to experience opportunities to grow in their relationship with Jesus, learn to worship and serve God passionately and be surrounded and supported by a loving Christian community.

Blessings to you!

Rev. Vonna Thomas

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