Author Archives: Oak Chapel UMC

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”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, I trust you are having a good Labor Day weekend and will make the opportunity for some good Sabbath rest. Tomorrow in worship we will continue our “A Fresh Start” sermon series. My sermon, “When the Lead Breaks: Dealing with Disappointment,” is based on Mark 4: 35 – 41.  We willContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 31, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, There was a great article in today’s Daily Record about our compass group mission trip to New Jersey. The article can be read online at http://the-daily-record.com/religion/2013/08/23/local-volunteers-work-for-a-future-with-hope.I have also attached a pdf file of it for those wishing to have a permanent copy. This Sunday we will continue our “A Fresh Start”Continue reading “In A Nutshell | August 23, 2013”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, School starts next week. Can you believe it? Where has the summer gone? There’s something about back-to-school that makes everyone feel the possibility of a fresh start. Getting new school supplies is fun and that new pencil box, markers, and notebooks give the feeling of starting with a clean slate. Back-to-schoolContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 16, 2013”