What You Should Know
Osceola Community Church is the Church of Second Chances. We are people learning to live out the teachings of Jesus. We won’t get it right all the time. That’s ok, because life is a journey & we move forward in grace & truth. We strive to make disciples who disciple others.
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Our Values
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The Born-Again Experience
OCC values a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the born-again experience.
(John3: 3-8)
Unity in the Family of God
OCC values loving relationships that bring us together in unity as the family of God.
(John 17:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:9)
Intimacy with God
OCC values intimacy with God through prayer, Bible study, meditation, and application of God's Word.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16; 2 Timothy 2: 15)
Acts of Service
OCC values acts of service joyfully performed in Jesus' name.
(Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4: 10)
Every Member Ministry
OCC values "every member ministry" providing opportunities for every member to discover and use their spiritual gifts.
(Rom 12; 1 Corinthians 12-14; Eph. 4)
Holy Spirit Empowerment
OCC values the Baptism in the Holy Spirit whereby Christians are empowered to witness for Christ and live holy lives.
(Acts 2, 10, 19 & Ephesians 5: 18-20)
Missions Involvement
OCC values active involvement in local and overseas missions.
(Matthew 28: 19, 20)
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Our Vision Statement
Our vision is to see the St Croix Valley and beyond covered with a network of small groups and life-giving churches celebrating the miracle power and love of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
(How to accomplish the vision)​
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Speak the Truth
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15
Choose Mercy Over Judgement
Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2: 13
Live Sacrificially
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have... Hebrews 13: 5
Overcome Evil with Good
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink... Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good." Romans 12: 21
Dream Big Dreams/
Pray Big Prayers
With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible, Matt 19: 26
Above All, Love