Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday I will begin a new sermon series titled “Upside Down: A Different Way to Live.” Make no mistake, Jesus was and is different.  The things he said shocked. The way he lived surprised. The people he associated with offended the religious leaders of the day. Jesus turned the expectedContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 31, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We had a wonderful weekend of food and fellowship last week, concluding with our “Casting Our Congregational Vision” luncheon after worship. At that time I shared with the congregation several of my goals, including increasing our worship attendance to 150 before the bishop appoints me to another congregation. Yes, I realizeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 24, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I am looking forward to a great weekend with the community of Faith at Oak Chapel United Methodist Church! Tomorrow is our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the United Methodist Men. All are welcome to come to the Fellowship Hall between 5:00 and 7:00pm to taste samples of the entriesContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 17, 2014”

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”