Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, There are many exciting things happening at Oak Chapel UMC in the days ahead! Vacation Bible School starts with a supper this Sunday evening at 5:00. Everyone is invited! See details below.   This Sunday marks the beginning of a sermon series on the book of Ephesians. John and Charles WesleyContinue reading “In A Nutshell | July 10, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Greetings on this rainy morning! I am looking forward to worshiping with all of you tomorrow. Rev. Jim Pfander will bring a message titled “Drowning in Stuff!” based on Mark 4: 26 – 34.  I hope you will join me for this meaningful worship at 9:30 a.m., then stick around forContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 27, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, It is good to be back in town after our week of Annual Conference at Lakeside! It was a wonderful week of holy conferencing and meaningful worship with other United Methodists in East Ohio! Special thanks to those from Oak Chapel who traveled to Lakeside on Tuesday evening for the ordinationContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 19, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Last Sunday we began our summer worship schedule with worship in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. We had a nice crowd and trust that all of you will join us again this Sunday for our service in which my sermon is titled “As GodContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 12, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We all know the Golden Rule: “Treat people in the same way that you want them to treat you” (Luke 6:31, CEB). Whether the issue is equal rights, child welfare, workers’ advocacy or living wages, Peace with Justice Sunday encourages us to practice the Golden Rule, putting our good thoughts intoContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 29, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Memorial Day Weekend is here! We celebrate the end of a school year and graduations. It’s the unofficial start of summer. In our zest to plan cook-outs and parties, thought, we sometimes forget the meaning of this civic holiday. Memorial Day is a day on the civil calendar for remembering andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 22, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Tomorrow is our third annual “Change the World” Day. Together, with other United Methodists around the globe, we will offer our hands in service to make a difference in our community. I trust that you plan to join us. There will be three activities encompassing all skill and ability levels. OneContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 15, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Saturday is our Annual All Daughters Banquet. All women of the church are invited. Come and 12 Noon and enjoy a light lunch, a program titled “I Do … Through the Years,” games and other surprises.   On Sunday, our worship will focus on John 15: 9 – 17 andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 8, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, What a wonderful sun-shiny day! I trust you will take advantage of the opportunity to take in the beauty of God’s creation this weekend.   Join us for worship on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. My message titled “Abide in Love” is based on John 15: 1 – 8. As itContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 1, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends,   This Sunday is our Annual Compass Group Pulpit Exchange. I will be preaching at Smithville UMC at 8:30 and 10:45. The Rev. Chuck Kaliszewski from Rittman UMC will preach at Oak Chapel at 10:30. His message titled “Action and Truth” is based on 1 John 3: 16 – 24. YouContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 24, 2015”