Category Archives: In A Nutshell

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, I am very excited about our Rally Day service this Sunday, September 20 at 10:30. Come and get into the game! The children’s message will feature a head to head competition between Rev. Jim Pfander and me. The service also includes some other surprises, and the luncheon afterwards will include gamesContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 17, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Do you remember the childhood adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me?” I vividly remember chanting that on the school playground when some bully hollered nasty names and my friends and me. Sadly, it was a childhood lie we all repeated to try toContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 10, 2015”

Hello, Oak Chapel friends, Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with all that is going on in the world around us and even within our own selves? Grief, fear and worry can cause us to be in great turmoil. Emotional storms within us can be as hard – and perhaps even harder – to handle thanContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 4, 2015”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”