Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Nutshell begins with some prayer requests and updates. Connie Reed is recovering well from her surgery on Wednesday. She was released from Aultman Hospital this afternoon and is at home resting. She appreciates your continued prayers and hopes to be back to church soon. Please continue prayers for ElaineContinue reading “In A Nutshell | December 4, 2015”
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In A Nutshell | November 20, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, We have a busy weekend ahead of us at church. Tomorrow morning I am teaching a Sacraments workshop from 9:00 till Noon. If you’d like to know more about our United Methodist understanding of baptism and communion, this is the class for you. I hope to see you there. OnContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 20, 2015”
In A Nutshell | November 13, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, November 14 for our Fall work day. This outdoor work will begin at 9:00 and continue until Noon, or all of the leaves are gone! In the event of rain, the workday will be rescheduled. Our worship on Sunday will be based on Mark 13:Continue reading “In A Nutshell | November 13, 2015”
In A Nutshell | November 6, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, I enjoyed a few days visiting with my parents this week. Thanks again for your prayers for my Dad’s surgery and for our family. All went well and I am now back in Wooster, looking forward to our worship together tomorrow. My sermon, titled “A Penny for Your Thoughts,” is basedContinue reading “In A Nutshell | November 6, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 30, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday we will conclude our four-week worship series titled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this series we have explored what the Bible teaches about financial management. This Sunday’s message titled “Defined by Generosity” is based on 1 Timothy 6: 17 – 19. We will also celebrateContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 30, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 23, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Tomorrow is our annual bazaar which will feature craft items including quilts, jewelry, knitted items, Christmas gifts and more. Of course, we will also sell mincemeat, candy, cookies and pies, too! Come shop, then enjoy a scrumptious chicken sandwich or ham loaf for lunch. The bazaar runs from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00Continue reading “In A Nutshell | October 23, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 16, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday, October 18 we continue our four-week worship series titled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this series we will explore what the Bible teaches about financial management. This Sunday’s message titled “Wisdom and Finance” is based on Luke 15: 11 – 16. We hope you will joinContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 16, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 9, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday, October 11 we will begin a four-week worship series titled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During these four weeks we will explore what the Bible teaches about financial management. Each week we will provide you with some practical tools you can use to assess your financial situationContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 9, 2015”
In A Nutshell | October 2, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, This Sunday, October 4, we will join Christians around the globe in World Communion Sunday. Come to worship dressed in clothing that reflects your heritage or other countries you have visited. Celebrate the unity in the body of Christ as we gather together at the Table. My sermon titled “Hunks ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 2, 2015”
In A Nutshell | September 25, 2015
Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Our worship this Sunday will be led by our Welcoming Ministry Team. The choir will be back in the loft and Mark Ritchey will provide special music. It is sure to be a spirit-filled and inspiring service. After worship, plan to stay for a fellowship luncheon and speaker sponsored byContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 25, 2015”