Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday, April 3, is Holy Humor Sunday. It is a celebration of the fact that the resurrection of Jesus is God’s ultimate joke on evil and death. It is a testament to the God who the Psalmist says “sits in the heavens and laughs” (Psalm 2:4) at the foolishness ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 1, 2016”
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In A Nutshell | March 25, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Today is Good Friday. By all standards, the events of that day were anything but “good.” Jesus was beaten, tortured and suffered a horrific death. As Christians two thousand years later, we now view this day from a different perspective; we view it in light of the resurrection, knowing that GodContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 25, 2016”
In A Nutshell | March 18, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Holy Week is upon us. It is the busiest week on the church calendar with many services of remembrance of Jesus’ journey to the cross. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, a day marking Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem – that place where he was cheered the one day and jeered the next;Continue reading “In A Nutshell | March 18, 2016”
In A Nutshell | March 11, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Spring Forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour tomorrow night before you go to bed. Then join us for worship on Sunday morning at 10:30 Eastern Daylight Time. You won’t want to miss our Second Sunday Selfie Day. Bring your phone to church and take a selfie withContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 11, 2016”
In A Nutshell | March 4, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Please join us for worship this Sunday, March 6 as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. My message, titled “The Undesirable Son” is based on a very familiar text – Luke 15: 1 – 3, 11b – 32. There are always new things to be learned from familiar passages andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 4, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 26, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, We know that February is the shortest month of the year, but it seems to have flown by especially quick this year! Whew! As we look toward March, we begin to prepare our hearts for Easter and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. My prayer for each of youContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 26, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 19, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Thanks to all who participated in our Second Sunday Selfie Day last week during worship. It was a fun way to share news about our church via social media outlets. In case you missed it, check out the church Facebook page! Though I have published this before, given recent socialContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 19, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 12, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Many thanks to those who braved the weather on Wednesday night to attend our Ash Wednesday service and begin the holy season of Lent. Lent is a time for us to clean out our closets – those inner places where we hide our junk to create an appearance of a neatContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 12, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 5, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Time is sure flying by in this New Year! How did it get to be February already? That means that the Lenten season is upon us. Observe a Holy Lent and mark the beginning of the season next Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at our Ash Wednesday worship. This traditionalContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 5, 2016”
In A Nutshell | January 22, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Are you ready for our annual Chili Cook-Off? The men have challenged the women to see who can make the tastiest chili, and that challenge has been accepted! Join us tomorrow night in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:00. Come taste the entries, vote on your favorites, then enjoy a whole bowlContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 22, 2016”