Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

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”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Saturday is our Annual All Daughters Banquet. All women of the church are invited. Come and 12 Noon and enjoy a light lunch, a program titled “I Do … Through the Years,” games and other surprises.   On Sunday, our worship will focus on John 15: 9 – 17 andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | May 8, 2015”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”