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Connections Pastor

Forrest Jenkins

Hi, my name is Forrest Jenkins, your Connections Pastor here at Orchards Community Church! My family has attended OCC since 2006 and I came on staff full-time in 2022. I grew up in the area and attended the Asotin-Anatone School District, also being active in 4-H and FFA for many years. Michelle and I were married, having been high school sweethearts, and made our first home together in Pasco, WA where I completed the Ironworkers local 14 apprenticeship. Soon after, we moved back to Clarkston when presented the opportunity to start a career in insurance and financial services. Eventually I retired and sold the business after thirty-eight years, pursuing a new opportunity to join staff at OCC. Michelle and I have three grown children living in the greater Spokane area with ten grandchildren we love to visit with monthly!

A large part of my ministry here at OCC is engaging people relationally and encouraging them in their walk with Christ. This is best accomplished by creating a relational culture and connecting the unconnected, which are both things I am passionate about. Ultimately I want to strengthen families within our church, always pointing them toward Christ Jesus!

My office door is always open and I invite you to stop in and sit together with a cup of coffee and share stories. You can also reach out to me at forrest@lewistonocc.org. I look forward to meeting you!

Forrest

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Men's Ministry

Spreading and celebrating the word of God among brothers. Encouraging men to be their best, providing brotherly support to help men rise to the unique challenges that fathers, husbands and community members face in the modern world.
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Women's Ministry

A community of women who gather to fellowship, mentor, and connect in a safe, supportive environment. Where women engage with God while uplifting and encouraging one another in their faith.
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Adult's Ministry

Our groups and studies are a place where people can get connected, build relationships and spiritually develop. Jesus used the small group as a discipling model as did the early church. We find it to be a place where people can be transformed into wholeness and maturity within an atmosphere of honest, open and caring relationships.
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Special Events

OCC is a community of people who are seeking to follow Jesus Christ. We exist to help people become relationally connected and make disciples who make disciples. We strive to join God where He is at work changing lives.
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Griefshare

GriefShare groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare methods which can help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. This is a 13 week class starting on Feb 10th, but anyone is welcome to join at any time. Books are
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Date Night 2025

Grab your sweetheart and come on out February 8th at 6 pm for the 3rd Annual Date Night here at OCC. There will be dinner, a HUGE dessert bar, and OCC’s version of the Newlywed Game! This year we will be serving pork loin, baked potatoes with all the fixings, and green beans with bacon! Please register by January 31st.
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ROOTED

ROOTED is a group experience where we explore 7 rhythms essential to a healthy relationship with Jesus. It will help you establish firm roots in the truth of God’s Word that are then lived out in community with others. ROOTED begins February 2nd and the cost is $20 per person, which includes your book for the experience!   Register HERE
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O2- Locomotive Park

O2, aka Orchards Outreach, is just that, us reaching out and loving on the LC Valley. Come to the Locomotive Park to help take down the winter spirit display in Lewiston. Wear your OCC shirt and meet at the park on January 25th from 8am-3pm. Please bring a camp chair as some jobs will require sitting. Lunch will be served
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O2- Idaho Foodbank Backpack Program

O2, aka Orchards Outreach, is just that, us reaching out and loving on the LC Valley. We are partnering with Idaho Foodbank again, but this time to help build backpack bags for the children in North Central on January 22nd from 1-3pm. The Backpack Program ensures that students who are chronically hungry have access to adequate food over the weekend by
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