Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Spring Forward! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour tomorrow night before you go to bed. Then join us for worship on Sunday morning at 10:30 Eastern Daylight Time. You won’t want to miss our Second Sunday Selfie Day. Bring your phone to church and take a selfie withContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 11, 2016”
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In A Nutshell | March 4, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Please join us for worship this Sunday, March 6 as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. My message, titled “The Undesirable Son” is based on a very familiar text – Luke 15: 1 – 3, 11b – 32. There are always new things to be learned from familiar passages andContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 4, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 26, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, We know that February is the shortest month of the year, but it seems to have flown by especially quick this year! Whew! As we look toward March, we begin to prepare our hearts for Easter and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. My prayer for each of youContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 26, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 19, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Thanks to all who participated in our Second Sunday Selfie Day last week during worship. It was a fun way to share news about our church via social media outlets. In case you missed it, check out the church Facebook page! Though I have published this before, given recent socialContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 19, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 12, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Many thanks to those who braved the weather on Wednesday night to attend our Ash Wednesday service and begin the holy season of Lent. Lent is a time for us to clean out our closets – those inner places where we hide our junk to create an appearance of a neatContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 12, 2016”
In A Nutshell | February 5, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Time is sure flying by in this New Year! How did it get to be February already? That means that the Lenten season is upon us. Observe a Holy Lent and mark the beginning of the season next Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at our Ash Wednesday worship. This traditionalContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 5, 2016”
In A Nutshell | January 22, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Are you ready for our annual Chili Cook-Off? The men have challenged the women to see who can make the tastiest chili, and that challenge has been accepted! Join us tomorrow night in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:00. Come taste the entries, vote on your favorites, then enjoy a whole bowlContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 22, 2016”
In A Nutshell | January 15, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, As winter has finally made its way to Ohio, I trust you are all staying warm. One way to do that is through fellowship with one another at church. We have an exciting Sunday planned and I hope you will join us. My sermon titled “Jesus: The Life of the Party”Continue reading “In A Nutshell | January 15, 2016”
In A Nutshell | January 8, 2016
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Happy New Year! I trust that this first week of 2016 has been one of blessings for you and yours! This Sunday, January 10, we will celebrate Baptism of our Lord Sunday. We will honor those whose leadership terms ended in 2015 and have the installation of our 2016 churchContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 8, 2016”
In A Nutshell | December 18, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Christmas is just one week away! Are you ready? I don’t mean “ready” with all your baking and shopping done. I mean “ready” to make space for the Christ child in your life. One way to ready ourselves for this is through worship. I look forward to worshiping with all ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 18, 2015”