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”
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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”
In A Nutshell | January 15, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, As winter has finally made its way to Ohio, I trust you are all staying warm. One way to do that is through fellowship with one another at church. We have an exciting Sunday planned and I hope you will join us. My sermon titled “Jesus: The Life of the Party”Continue reading “In A Nutshell | January 15, 2016”
In A Nutshell | January 8, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Happy New Year! I trust that this first week of 2016 has been one of blessings for you and yours! This Sunday, January 10, we will celebrate Baptism of our Lord Sunday. We will honor those whose leadership terms ended in 2015 and have the installation of our 2016 churchContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 8, 2016”
In A Nutshell | December 18, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Christmas is just one week away! Are you ready? I don’t mean “ready” with all your baking and shopping done. I mean “ready” to make space for the Christ child in your life. One way to ready ourselves for this is through worship. I look forward to worshiping with all ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 18, 2015”
In A Nutshell | December 11, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Three adults and six youth left early this afternoon for our church’s annual Mt. Vision Christmas party in Valley Head, WV. Please be in prayer for them as they shine the light and love of Christ and share the meaning of Christmas with the children and families in this Appalachian community.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | December 11, 2015”
In A Nutshell | December 4, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Nutshell begins with some prayer requests and updates. Connie Reed is recovering well from her surgery on Wednesday. She was released from Aultman Hospital this afternoon and is at home resting. She appreciates your continued prayers and hopes to be back to church soon. Please continue prayers for ElaineContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 4, 2015”
In A Nutshell | November 20, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, We have a busy weekend ahead of us at church. Tomorrow morning I am teaching a Sacraments workshop from 9:00 till Noon. If you’d like to know more about our United Methodist understanding of baptism and communion, this is the class for you. I hope to see you there. OnContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 20, 2015”
In A Nutshell | November 13, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, November 14 for our Fall work day. This outdoor work will begin at 9:00 and continue until Noon, or all of the leaves are gone! In the event of rain, the workday will be rescheduled. Our worship on Sunday will be based on Mark 13:Continue reading “In A Nutshell | November 13, 2015”
In A Nutshell | November 6, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, I enjoyed a few days visiting with my parents this week. Thanks again for your prayers for my Dad’s surgery and for our family. All went well and I am now back in Wooster, looking forward to our worship together tomorrow. My sermon, titled “A Penny for Your Thoughts,” is basedContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 6, 2015”