On Sunday, May 1, the Ocean State Church of Christ gathered at Rhode Island College to sing praises to God, pray, read from the Bible and fellowship. These are regular occurrences for us. However, one irregular event was to take place at the end of this day to inspire many. Following the kick-off, spirited singing, […]
One of the exciting additions to every month for our church has been a Friday night devotional for the entire congregation at the Cape Verdian Association for Community Development (CACD) in Pawtucket. All of the adult members have come out with our children and many friends at 7:30PM for spiritual inspiration, games, fellowship and a […]
On Easter Sunday, March 27, the Ocean State congregation met in the bigger classroom of the Clarke Science building on the Rhode Island College campus for the very first time. With over 100 in attendance, there was more room to fit in our band (keyboard – Daniel Gifford; drums – Jim Wick; guitar – David […]
Once a month, the pre-teens of the Ocean State church get together for a devotional, a fun event or just a hang out. Doug and Shayne Purdue oversee the planning of these events, and we are very grateful. This month – on Saturday, March 19 – Leo and Ivey Mella hosted “Bake Me To The […]
For the second year in succession, the Ocean State Church of Christ played host to campus students who gave up their spring break to come to town to bond, share their faith and encourage their brothers and sisters in the Lord. On Sunday night and Monday morning, eight college disciples descended on Providence from several […]
On Sunday, February 28, two weeks after her husband’s immersion, Latrice Burton was baptized in a moving service of the Ocean State Church of Christ. Following inspirational singing and a prayer, a host of women (and one man) moved to the front of the auditorium to share about Latrice’s heart and journey to this special […]
People poured into the Clarke Science auditorium on the Rhode Island College campus on Sunday, February 21. More than 100 people made their way inside. They came from Providence, all around Boston, and beyond. Many visiting dignitaries showed up to see the monumental occasion of George Webb being restored to Christ and His church.
On Friday night, February 19, the Ocean State Church hosted a parenting workshop led by Mark and Laura Ayasse of the Boston congregation. This was our initial rental of the Cape Verdean American Community Development of Rhode Island (CACD) on High Street in Pawtucket. The facility worked out well, as the campus watched the kids […]
As the year began, we planned a February 7 church service where we would wear blue jeans and a jersey from our favorite sports’ team (college, pro, etc.). Most of us hoped that our near-by New England Patriots would be playing. That didn’t happen. However, it would have been hard to have a Sunday more […]
Vincent Pitts and Joanna Washington are new members of our church. They have been around us for quite a while – studying the Bible and making friendships. Following some challenges they found in Scripture, a while back – Vincent moved out of the apartment they shared so he could live a life pleasing to Jesus. […]