Category Archives: In A Nutshell

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This has been a rather challenging week for me. Many of you know that I have been struggling with bronchitis and laryngitis. After consulting with my doctor, I have made the difficult decision not to preach this Sunday. For more details about this, feel free to read my blog at http://robinsramblings.wordpress.com/.Continue reading “In A Nutshell | April 4, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We are midway through our Lenten series “Journey of Stones.” I pray that it has been meaningful for you in your relationship with Jesus Christ. This Sunday my sermon is titled “Hearts of Stone” based on Luke 11: 37 – 52. I will also be preaching at the Sunday evening LentenContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 28, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I trust you have fared well in the ups and downs of our crazy weather this week. Though I love living in a place where one can experience all four seasons, it seems rather odd to experience all of them in the same week! The sun was warm and bright onContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 13, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, As I write this morning, the sun is shining brilliantly and the forecasters predict a high temperature of 50 degrees today. Spring is in the air! Spring offers us the promise of new life and warmth after a cold season of latency. It should be noted that the liturgical season ofContinue reading “In A Nutshell | March 7, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This has been a challenging week for many in our congregation. Several are dealing with illness personally or within their immediate and extended families, and others are facing grief and loss in a variety of situations. As a community of faith and the Body of Christ, we are committed to prayingContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 28, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We have quite a weekend ahead of us at Oak Chapel UMC. Tomorrow evening, Saturday, February 22, the United Methodist Men will host an evening of table tennis in our Fellowship Hall. Bill Stewart will offer a demonstration on the rules of play and techniques. Please join us and invite aContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 21, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day when we tell the special people in our lives how much we love them, I want to take a moment to tell all of you how much I love and appreciate you. I am grateful to be a part of this community of faith. EvenContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 14, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, I trust you are staying warm in this cold winter weather. As much as I enjoy the four seasons and the variety of weather that comes with living in Ohio, I admit that I am ready for some warmer weather – at least for the temps to rise above single digitsContinue reading “In A Nutshell | February 7, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, This Sunday I will begin a new sermon series titled “Upside Down: A Different Way to Live.” Make no mistake, Jesus was and is different.  The things he said shocked. The way he lived surprised. The people he associated with offended the religious leaders of the day. Jesus turned the expectedContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 31, 2014”

Hello, Oak Chapel Friends, We had a wonderful weekend of food and fellowship last week, concluding with our “Casting Our Congregational Vision” luncheon after worship. At that time I shared with the congregation several of my goals, including increasing our worship attendance to 150 before the bishop appoints me to another congregation. Yes, I realizeContinue reading “In A Nutshell | January 24, 2014”