Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Last Sunday in my sermon I encouraged everyone to make the most of their time, to be filled with the Spirit and to make melody in their hearts, based on Ephesians 5: 15 – 20. This Sunday you will have an opportunity to make melody in your hearts. Come to ourContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 28, 2015”
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In A Nutshell | August 21, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, I received an e-mail from Robin Kitchen yesterday relaying an adorable conversation between Oliver and his friend Caleb, both age 5. I share part of that conversation here with you. Caleb: We’re trying out new churches. Our old one in Ashland is just too far. We tried “Hope” church last week.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | August 21, 2015”
In A Nutshell | August 14, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, April Aten and I have just returned from our compass group mission trip to Niagara Falls. While there, we worked at Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier. This mission, which offers a variety of crisis, social and mental health services, is the largest provider of basic human needs in westernContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 14, 2015”
In A Nutshell | August 7, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Last night April Aten and I met with Rev. Kenn Curren and four others from Apple Creek UMC to finalize our plans for our compass group mission trip to Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier in New York. While there are not as many people going on this year’s trip asContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 7, 2015”
In A Nutshell | July 31, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Thanks to all who came to lunch at Jake’s last Sunday afternoon to honor Paul Schaffter. He was very grateful for your love and sentiments. Paul’s address in Florida is 5720 Jones St, Milton, FL 32570. His cell phone number will remain the same (a local Wooster number): 330-287-1813. ThisContinue reading “In A Nutshell | July 31, 2015”
In A Nutshell | July 24, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, What a beautiful sunshiny day! I trust you will make time today to soak in the beauty of God’s creation. I also trust you will join us for worship this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. We continue the Ohio Light Opera series with special music provided by Holly Flack, coloratura soprano,Continue reading “In A Nutshell | July 24, 2015”
In A Nutshell | July 17, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, There was lots of action this week at Vacation Bible School where kids and adults got the G-Force (God-Force) moving, lighting up the world like electricity! It was an exciting time as we learned to move, act, care, follow and share God’s love. We had a great group of kids fromContinue reading “In A Nutshell | July 17, 2015”
In A Nutshell | July 10, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, There are many exciting things happening at Oak Chapel UMC in the days ahead! Vacation Bible School starts with a supper this Sunday evening at 5:00. Everyone is invited! See details below. This Sunday marks the beginning of a sermon series on the book of Ephesians. John and Charles WesleyContinue reading “In A Nutshell | July 10, 2015”
In A Nutshell | June 27, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Greetings on this rainy morning! I am looking forward to worshiping with all of you tomorrow. Rev. Jim Pfander will bring a message titled “Drowning in Stuff!” based on Mark 4: 26 – 34. I hope you will join me for this meaningful worship at 9:30 a.m., then stick around forContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 27, 2015”
In A Nutshell | June 19, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, It is good to be back in town after our week of Annual Conference at Lakeside! It was a wonderful week of holy conferencing and meaningful worship with other United Methodists in East Ohio! Special thanks to those from Oak Chapel who traveled to Lakeside on Tuesday evening for the ordinationContinue reading “In A Nutshell | June 19, 2015”