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”
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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”
In A Nutshell | October 30, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday we will conclude our four-week worship series titled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this series we have explored what the Bible teaches about financial management. This Sunday’s message titled “Defined by Generosity” is based on 1 Timothy 6: 17 – 19. We will also celebrateContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 30, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 23, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Tomorrow is our annual bazaar which will feature craft items including quilts, jewelry, knitted items, Christmas gifts and more. Of course, we will also sell mincemeat, candy, cookies and pies, too! Come shop, then enjoy a scrumptious chicken sandwich or ham loaf for lunch. The bazaar runs from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00Continue reading “In A Nutshell | October 23, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 16, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday, October 18 we continue our four-week worship series titled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this series we will explore what the Bible teaches about financial management. This Sunday’s message titled “Wisdom and Finance” is based on Luke 15: 11 – 16. We hope you will joinContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 16, 2015”