Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday begins our summer worship schedule with our Heritage service at 8:30am in the Sanctuary and our Celebration service at 10:30am in our air-conditioned fellowship hall. A combined adult Sunday School class will be held at 9:30am in fellowship hall. Given recent events and our congregation’s collective grief, I haveContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 20, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This has been a challenging week for our congregation as we grieve the loss of one of our members (Juanita Martin) and journey with the Braucher family through the highs and lows of news about Sue’s transplant and its complications. We desperately try to come to grips with such circumstances andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 13, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Tomorrow Pam Domer and I will teach a class on United Methodism from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Those interested in joining Oak Chapel UMC are especially invited to attend. And even if you have been a member of Oak Chapel or a United Methodist your wholeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 30, 2014”

On Sunday morning we will have our traditional Memorial Day service at the Warner-Pioneer cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Many thanks to Arden Boyer who coordinates this service each year. Please join us as we honor those who have served our country.   After the service at the cemetery, join us for worship at 10:30 a.m.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | May 23, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We have an exciting mission-focused weekend ahead at Oak Chapel! Tomorrow we will participate in the United Methodist “Change the World” weekend. This day of service will challenge us to make a difference in our community. We will start the day with a time of reflection at 8:30 am, then splitContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 16, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, There is an old adage “many hands make light work,” and I believe that to be true. When we work together we can do so much more than any of us can do on our own. Next Saturday, May 17, Oak Chapel will join with other United Methodists around the worldContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 9, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday in worship we will celebrate United Methodist Women’s Day. The women of the church will lead various aspects of the service and the Canal District UMW President Nancy Campbell will bring the message titled “Make It Happen” based on Philippians 3: 12 – 14. Nancy will also assist meContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 2, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Happy Easter! It was wonderful to see so many people in worship last Sunday as we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ! I would personally like to invite you to worship this Sunday, April 27 as we celebrate Holy Humor. This custom is rooted in the musings of the early churchContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 25, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Last night at the Maundy Thursday service, we shared in Holy Communion to commemorate Jesus’ final meal with his disciples. Today is Good Friday, a day where we remember Jesus’ crucifixion and death. While the actual events of that day were anything but “good,” we call this day “good” Friday becauseContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 18, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This has been a rather challenging week for me. Many of you know that I have been struggling with bronchitis and laryngitis. After consulting with my doctor, I have made the difficult decision not to preach this Sunday. For more details about this, feel free to read my blog at http://robinsramblings.wordpress.com/.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | April 4, 2014”