Highway Robbery By now, you are probably aware that our church was robbed sometime between 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m. on Thursday. My first clue that something was awry when I entered the church was that the main office door was open. It is almost always closed. Then I could seeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 10, 2020”
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In A Nutshell | April 3, 2020
Cracking Open the Nutshell Welcome to Week 2 of the Nutshell relaunch. I hope you are well and that you are taking it easy during this time of slowdown and separation — which, when you think about it, is not all bad. Take some time to relax and reflect during this time. The pace ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 3, 2020”
In A Nutshell | March 27, 2020
Cracking Open the Nutshell With a little extra time on our hands during the current coronavirus outbreak, the newly formed Marketing and Communications Committee met online last week through an app called “Zoom.” It was a very insightful and productive meeting, and led to a number of good suggestions, including one that your Pastor resurrectContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 27, 2020”
In A Nutshell | June 24, 2016
Hello Oak Chapel Friends, I was overwhelmed by your love and generosity during our final worship and luncheon last Sunday. What a beautiful send-off! Thank you so much to everyone who helped organize the event and all who came. Your presence that day means more than you realize. You are an amazing congregation and IContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 24, 2016”
In A Nutshell | June 17, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, We had a wonderful, worship-filled time at Annual Conference this week. We celebrated the retirement of Bishop Hopkins and 32 pastors, as well as the ministries of 17 newly commissioned and ordained ministers. We heard reports of various ministries and missions and approved the leadership and budgets for the coming year.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | June 17, 2016”
In A Nutshell | June 4, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Last night I returned from my week at Licensing School. It was a week of both teaching and learning for me as I prepare to take on the role of Dean of Licensing School effective July 1. Events like this show our United Methodist connection. Through your support of me asContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 4, 2016”
In A Nutshell | May 27, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, School is out, the sun is shining and the temperatures are warm. Summer has arrived! Though summer does not technically start for another few weeks, this weekend marks the beginning of summer barbeques and other outdoor activities. Yet Memorial Day weekend is much more than that. Memorial Day is a timeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 27, 2016”
In A Nutshell | May 20, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, In an effort to live out the church’s mission to “Serve God and Community,” tomorrow we will participate in the annual Change the World event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Come to the church for a light snack, coffee and a brief time of worship before starting our service projects. As inContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 20, 2016”
In A Nutshell | May 13, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, For Christians, Pentecost is a holiday on which we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus. Pentecost is also considered the “birthday” of the church because on that day, three thousand people heard the disciples’ witness and became followers of Jesus. During worship on SundayContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 13, 2016”
In A Nutshell | April 29, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Please consider joining us tomorrow morning from 9:00 a.m. till Noon for our Spring Work Day. We will do some general clean-up of the church buildings and grounds, including cleaning windows, picking up sticks and raking. In addition, we will week and mulch at the parsonage. Many hands make light work.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | April 29, 2016”