Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Thanks to all who came to lunch at Jake’s last Sunday afternoon to honor Paul Schaffter. He was very grateful for your love and sentiments. Paul’s address in Florida is 5720 Jones St, Milton, FL 32570. His cell phone number will remain the same (a local Wooster number): 330-287-1813.   ThisContinue reading “In A Nutshell | July 31, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, What a beautiful sunshiny day! I trust you will make time today to soak in the beauty of God’s creation.   I also trust you will join us for worship this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. We continue the Ohio Light Opera series with special music provided by Holly Flack, coloratura soprano,Continue reading “In A Nutshell | July 24, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, There was lots of action this week at Vacation Bible School where kids and adults got the G-Force (God-Force) moving, lighting up the world like electricity! It was an exciting time as we learned to move, act, care, follow and share God’s love. We had a great group of kids fromContinue reading “In A Nutshell | July 17, 2015”

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”