Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

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”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, What a gorgeous Autumn day! I’m grateful for the sunshine and the beauty of nature as I continue to prepare for this Sunday’s worship. My sermon, based on Luke 18: 9 – 14, is titled “Honoring Honesty.” I hope you’ll join us as we worship together in community. Below you’ll findContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 25, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We have many exciting things happening at church this Sunday. Pam & Kim Domer and Georgia & Gene Taylor have planned our worship service during which they will share their experiences from their recent NOMADS mission trip to Camp Findley in New York. After worship, Stuart Mykrantz, Finance Committee Chairman, willContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 18, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, The older I get, the more quickly time seems to go by. How did it get to be the middle of October already? This a busy time of year in the life of our church. In the midst of it all, though, I encourage you to make time to commune withContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 11, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday we will join with Christians around the globe celebrating World Communion Sunday. You are encouraged to dress in clothing that reflects your heritage or other countries you have visited. My sermon, based on 2 Timothy 1: 1 – 14, is titled “Fan the Flame.” All women are invited toContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 4, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday we will continue (and conclude) our two-week sermon series on Sabbath. Last week we explored the need for personal Sabbath. This week we will explore the idea of a Sabbath for all of creation. The scripture is Leviticus 25: 1 –18 and my sermon title is “A Just Sabbath.”Continue reading “In A Nutshell | September 27, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Our Rally Day service on Sunday was a great success. Many commented on the great spirit of our worship together and seeing the sanctuary full. Special thanks to April Aten, our Christian Education Chairwoman, for organizing the event. We are now back in full swing with Fall activities and events. OurContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 20, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, The Wayne County Fair starts tomorrow. Are you getting excited? I am! Many thanks to all who signed up to park cars. This is a great fundraiser for our church and also gives us visibility in the community. Don’t forget to wear your green church T-shirts. Even if you are notContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 5, 2013”