Category Archives: In A Nutshell

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Our Fall activities are in full swing at Oak Chapel UMC! I trust you will come and take part in some of the opportunities listed in this edition of the Nutshell.   As you may know, I will be on vacation tomorrow, Friday, October 17 through next Friday, October 24, returningContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 17, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I trust that you are appreciating the beauty of this season and the colors of the leaves. Make some time to take in the wonder of God’s creation.   This Sunday the New Jersey Mission Team will share stories and pictures during worship. Come hear how God is at work inContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 10, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I had a wonderful time on the UMW trip to New York City last weekend. Our seminar on human trafficking at the Church Center for the United Nations was both engaging and thought-provoking, and compelled us to action. This Sunday, the group will briefly share their experiences at the UMW UnitContinue reading “In A Nutshell | October 3, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We had a wonderful Rally Day service last Sunday with the Puppets of Grace! I heard many delightful comments from both children and those in their wisdom years. It was a great day with an entertaining message and delicious fellowship and lunch.   Did you know that there were 121 peopleContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 19, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Another Wayne County Fair is in the books. It was a great time for all. Congratulations to those who won awards for their entries.   This Sunday is our annual Rally Day featuring the Puppets of Grace. This award-winning troupe presents an entertaining musical program that will dazzle children of allContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 12, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, It’s Fair Time! If you have not yet signed up to help with parking cars, please contact Christy Rickard (330-439-3201) as some help is still needed. Consider wearing your church T-shirt to the Fair. It’s a great way to show that great things are happening at Oak Chapel UMC and thatContinue reading “In A Nutshell | September 5, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I hope you will join us for our final 8:30 Heritage service and 10:30 Celebration service this Sunday as we continue our “Gospel in Disney” series with a clip from the movie “Up.” My sermon, titled “Ringing the Doorbell,” is based on Ruth 1: 1 – 18.   Next Sunday, SeptemberContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 29, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends,   “When you find your definitions in God, you find the very purpose for which you were created. Put your hand into God’s hand, know his absolutes, demonstrate his love, present his truth, and the message of redemption and transformation will take hold.” ~~ Ravi Zacharias   This Sunday we continueContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 22, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, The excitement is building at Oak Chapel! Both kids and adults are looking forward to our Back to School Bash tomorrow from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The bouncehouse with slide and ball pit was delivered this morning and I’ve already had church members ask if they can come to test itContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 15, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Great things are happening at Oak Chapel this week! We are in the midst of the Lincoln Buy Way Sale – which runs till 5:00 today and from 8:00am till 2:00pm tomorrow. Come on by to fellowship with others over a delicious lunch and yummy homemade ice cream, and to purchaseContinue reading “In A Nutshell | August 8, 2014”