(An image from Kim Logsdon on the Easter theme “Practicing Resurrection”)
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Join Us for Worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday!
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Scripture: John 15:9-17
Message:
“(In)Complete Joy
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Including the Sacrament of Holy Communion
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Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference
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While Pastor Lawrence is away participating in the
2018
Mosaic of Peace Conference in Israel & Palestine
, we eagerly welcome our guest worship leader for this Sunday, the Rev. Lisa M. Hess, PhD. Rev. Hess, is a companion, contemplative, spiritual director, scholar, teaching-elder and poet. She holds the affiliate license for Women Writing for (a) Change in Central Ohio,
bringing women to words and women's words to the world
(
www.womenwriting-coh.org
). She holds other sacred spaces for teaching & learning, most visibly at United Theological Seminary in Dayton. Her most recent book is
A Companionable Way: Path of Devotion in Conscious Love
(Cascade, 2017).
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Please pray for the pilgrims commissioned as they participate in the
2018 Mosaic of Peace Conference in Israel & Palestine
through the Peacemaking Office of the PC(USA). These pilgrims from the OPC family include - Janet Ziegler, Amir Zahoor, Greg Hughes, Angela Trubceac, and Pastor Lawrence.
As they walk among the ancient stones of the Holy Land, they will also learn from the “living stones” as the people of the region are described by Palestinian archbishop, Elias Chacour. In Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, they will meet Israelis and Palestinians from all walks of life. They will dialogue with Jewish Rabbis, Palestinian Pastors and Imams. They will engage with those who seek its peace and share these stories upon their return. Please pray for them and follow their journey at
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/swords-plowshares/
and
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PresbyterianPeacemakingProgram/photos/
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2018 Puff Memorial Lecture
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Over the past 50 years, American Christianity came to be dominated by the "Religious Right." Now demographic evidence suggests that this particular era is changing. Today, Friday, May 4 at 4:30 p.m. in 100 Art Building, Charles Mathewes will present the 2018 Puff Memorial Lecture in the Study of Christianity on "American Christianity after the Religious Right." Dr. Mathewes is a Senior Fellow at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
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May Friendship Day will be celebrated Sunday, May 6, 3 to 4: 30 p.m. at the Interfaith Center and the Haven at College at 16 South Campus. Janae Arno, Student Care Manager will be our speaker. The theme is
Reaching for Wholeness.
We will learn about ways we can support this program that is a national provider of substance use treatment and support services for college age young adults. All are welcome.
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Church Services at the Knolls
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If you are unable to attend some of our church services on Sunday mornings, we have another option for you. Becky Quay shows recent church services on DVD in the Country Kitchen at 10:00 A.M. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
However, in May there is one change. The dates are
THURSDAY May 10
and Tuesday May 22
. Becky is working the polls on Tuesday, May 8 so the first meeting date had to be changed. If you would like to join us, but need a ride,
j
ust give Becky a call at 523-5747.
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Habitat for Humanity
Can you help?
Presbyterians are scheduled next to work on the Habitat House Saturday May 12, 8:30 to 4 p.m. We are committed to 5 adults and making lunch for 20. See Prue Dana after service, Sunday, May 6 to sign up.
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The Tuesday Afternoon Circle will meet in the Country Kitchen at the Knolls on May 15 at 1:30 p.m. If you can join us for lunch, call Lynn Cronk. Please make reservations by Friday May 11.
The lunch is $8 and begins at 12 noon at the Café. Our study begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Country Kitchen.
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Mission Co-Worker Visit – Joshua Heikkila
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Saturday, June 2, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm ~ Western College Lodge. Program presented by Rev. Melissa Tidwell, Pastor of the Xenia Westminster Presbyterian Church, Leading Discussion on “Writers, Readers, and Co-Conspirators: How we Help Translate Scripture”.
Also, dedication of the PW Birthday Offering, Installation of new OPW officers, Singing & Fellowship. Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. provided by evening Circle, Box lunches delivered by Miami Catering.
Please register by calling Bridgite, Administrative Assistant in the church office at 523-6364,
$15 covers the cost of the meals and retreat. Please turn in reservation fees to the office. Make checks payable to OPW.
Choose your Lunch selection:
All lunches include potato chips, cookie, & fruit. Choose your sandwich:
- Roast Beef & Cheddar Cheese
- Turkey & Swiss Cheese
- Hummus Veggie Wrap
Also choose your Beverage
- Bottled Water
- Pepsi Product
Reservation forms also located outside the office and in the Molyneaux. Please sign-up by May 25. Ladies bring your friends, this will be a wonderful opportunity to share.
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Per capita or per head… is a set amount of money per member that congregations contribute to the larger Presbyterian Church (USA). This per capita is used for the expenses of our PC (USA) mission co-workers, leadership development, new church development, and General Assembly meetings to name just a few.
We urge every member to give toward your per capita of $45.98. Your contribution not only connects you with the work of the church throughout the world, this also allows finances reserved in 2018 to fully cover our congregational per capita to be used instead to support the missions of the Oxford Presbyterian Church.
Per Capita envelopes are available in the narthex or by contacting the church office. And thank you as we seek…serve… and share!
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Last summer we collected donations for backpacks and school supplies for the Goel mission of our sister church in Colombia. Their school year starts February 1st so the supplies were distributed just before the school year began. The kids send their thanks for their new school backpacks!
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Our sympathy and prayerful support are extended to Jay Baird, and his son Brian, on the death of Jay's 18 year old granddaughter, Ash.
Please keep Ash's family in your prayers and care during this time.
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Your Stewardship Matters
I was once young and now I am old, but not once have I been witness to God’s failure to supply my need when first I had given for the furtherance of His work.
He has never failed in His promise, so I cannot fail in my service to Him.
- William Carey
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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