Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Fifteen people from Oak Chapel (the youth, their leaders and Ann and Wayne Kahrig) are on their way to Valley Head, WV to provide a Christmas party for the children and families there through Mountain Vision. Please hold them in your prayers for safe travel and that each of them willContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 12, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, My goodness, how did it get to be December already?! Time surely flies! This season surely is a busy one. You can see evidence of that right here in this Nutshell. It’s so easy to get caught up in the preparations and the celebrations that we lose sight of the trueContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 5, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, As our culture celebrates this season of thanks, it is important for us as Christians to offer our praise and thanksgiving to God. I invite you to do that in worship this Sunday as we celebrate Christ the King Sunday and World Thank Offering. My sermon is titled “An Audit ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 21, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We have an exciting and busy weekend ahead of us at Oak Chapel UMC and I hope you will join us for some or all of these events. Tomorrow morning, from 9 a.m. till Noon, the Trustees are hosting a church clean-up day. God has entrusted us with beautiful facilities andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 7, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Fall is my favorite season for many reasons, one of which is Halloween. I enjoy watching the kids dress up. They’re so excited to be someone else. Some choose monsters. Others choose princesses. Some want to be dressed as someone courageous while others prefer silly disguises.   Do you ever feelContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 31, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We have an exciting weekend ahead of us at Oak Chapel. Our Annual Bazaar is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come to shop and eat! Bring a friend to the best lunch in town! On Sunday afternoon, the Outreach Committee will host our fourth annual Trunk or Treat fromContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 24, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Our Fall activities are in full swing at Oak Chapel UMC! I trust you will come and take part in some of the opportunities listed in this edition of the Nutshell.   As you may know, I will be on vacation tomorrow, Friday, October 17 through next Friday, October 24, returningContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 17, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I trust that you are appreciating the beauty of this season and the colors of the leaves. Make some time to take in the wonder of God’s creation.   This Sunday the New Jersey Mission Team will share stories and pictures during worship. Come hear how God is at work inContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 10, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I had a wonderful time on the UMW trip to New York City last weekend. Our seminar on human trafficking at the Church Center for the United Nations was both engaging and thought-provoking, and compelled us to action. This Sunday, the group will briefly share their experiences at the UMW UnitContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 3, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We had a wonderful Rally Day service last Sunday with the Puppets of Grace! I heard many delightful comments from both children and those in their wisdom years. It was a great day with an entertaining message and delicious fellowship and lunch.   Did you know that there were 121 peopleContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 19, 2014”