Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I trust that you have survived the frigid weather we have experienced this week. Why not join us this Sunday for some warm fellowship at church? During worship we will celebrate “Baptism of our Lord” Sunday. My sermon, titled “Problems, Promises and Possibilities,” is based on Matthew 3:13 – 17. HopeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 10, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Happy New Year! As we begin 2014, my prayer is that each of you will experience God’s steadfast love and faithfulness in fresh and new ways this year. I also pray that as a congregation we will be open to new opportunities for ministry both within the walls of our churchContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 3, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This morning as I’ve been putting the finishing touches on some of my Christmas gifts, I’ve been thinking of and praying for our community of faith – praying that each one of us would not only feel, but truly know the hope, peace, joy and love that comes from the ChristContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 20, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, How did it get to be the middle of December already? Where has the month gone? I know many of you are busily preparing for Christmas – shopping, wrapping gifts, making cookies, getting ready for family celebrations, etc. This season of Advent is indeed one of preparation. In the midst ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 13, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, The Mountain Vision mission team is now safely on its way to Valley Head, WV. We are grateful for the “non-weather” we are currently experiencing in Wooster and pray that it will remain clear for their journey. I am grateful for the many youth and adults at Oak Chapel who shareContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 6, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Happy Day After Thanksgiving!  We have much for which to be thankful and I trust that each of you took a few moments yesterday to offer praise and thanksgiving to God for the ways in which He is at work in our lives. The liturgical season of Advent begins this Sunday.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | November 29, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, The students and leaders of the youth group and I had a fun, enjoyable time at the Project 13:35 conference in Columbus last weekend. I appreciate the value the Oak Chapel congregation places on the youth in our church and am grateful for the time spent with them. I look forwardContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 22, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Yesterday I returned from the Fall Clergy Retreat in Sugarcreek. I appreciate your support as a congregation and your encouragement to recharge and renew my spirit in preparation for the Advent and Christmas seasons. I’m excited about joining the youth group this weekend in Columbus for Project 13:35, based on JohnContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 15, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I am very excited about this coming weekend! It is an honor and a privilege for our congregation to host the Hymn Fest activities that have been planned in conjunction with the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship. As a co-sponsor of this event, the Institute pays the expenses of their staffContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 9, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday is All Saints Day. During worship we will remember our loved ones who have gone onto their eternal rest this year. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper with the communion of saints. My message titled “Saint Who? Saint YOU!”is based on Ephesians 1: 11 – 23. Don’t forgetContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 1, 2013”