Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, What a wonderful sun-shiny day! I trust you will take advantage of the opportunity to take in the beauty of God’s creation this weekend. Join us for worship on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. My message titled “Abide in Love” is based on John 15: 1 – 8. As itContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 1, 2015”
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In A Nutshell | April 24, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday is our Annual Compass Group Pulpit Exchange. I will be preaching at Smithville UMC at 8:30 and 10:45. The Rev. Chuck Kaliszewski from Rittman UMC will preach at Oak Chapel at 10:30. His message titled “Action and Truth” is based on 1 John 3: 16 – 24. YouContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 24, 2015”
In A Nutshell | April 17, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Exciting things are happening at Oak Chapel! Several of the Trustees have been working hard this week in preparation for our upcoming church work days. Come tomorrow morning at 9:00 to help with general clean up – cleaning windows, picking up sticks, raking, etc. When you come to church you willContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 17, 2015”
In A Nutshell | April 10, 2015
Good morning, friends, This Sunday is Holy Humor Sunday. My message “Peace and Joy to You” is based on John 20: 19 – 31. Come with a joke or two to share and join in the joy and laughter, celebrating God’s love for us. Jesus laughed and we should, too! Join us after worship forContinue reading “In A Nutshell | April 10, 2015”
In A Nutshell | April 3, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Today is a day that we Christians have come to term as “Good Friday.” The historical events of the day we commemorate, though, were hardly anything but “good” – the brutal beating and crucifixion of an innocent man, one who came to espouse justice, mercy, compassion and love. Tonight at 7:00Continue reading “In A Nutshell | April 3, 2015”
In A Nutshell | March 27, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Holy Week is upon us. Holy Week is the busiest week on the church calendar with many services of remembrance of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, a day marking Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem – that place where he was cheered the one day andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 27, 2015”
In A Nutshell | March 20, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Spring is here! I am excited that the snow has melted and new buds are springing forth. These signs represent new opportunities for all of creation, including us. God continuously offers us new opportunities for growth in our relationships with God, others and ourselves. I trust that as you water plantsContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 20, 2015”
In A Nutshell | March 13, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, As I write this morning, the sun is shining brightly through the window and the expected high temperature is 53 degrees. What a contrast to recent weeks! I cannot tell you how excited I am to see evidence of Spring! It will be here soon. Thawing out gives us the opportunityContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 13, 2015”
In A Nutshell | March 6, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday we continue our Lenten series “Giving It Up.” My sermon, “Giving Up Superiority” will be based on John 4: 5 – 42. Below you will also find other announcements and important information about upcoming events. Please review and mark your calendars accordingly. Children’s Sunday School Assistants TerraContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 6, 2015”
In A Nutshell | February 27, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Thanks to all who prayed for me this week as I did my final interviews with the Board of Ordained Ministry. I am pleased to announce that I have been affirmed and recommended for Full Membership as an Ordained Elder in the East Ohio Conference. I am so very grateful forContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 27, 2015”