Second Sunday of Easter
In preparation for worship,
we encourage you to read the Scripture passage
and reflect on what God’s word might be to you.
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Message: "Seeing Christ"
JOIN us for WORSHIP from HOME or in the SANCTUARY.
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
so you may be comfortable with our health and safety precautions
as we live into Christ’s teaching to love our neighbors as ourselves.
and activities to nurture faith
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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RSVP for In-Person Worship |
Join us in-person as we live-stream our 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service in the Memorial Church Sanctuary. Registration is open for everyone at this link. If registration is full, please contact our church office so that we may make every effort to accommodate everyone safely.
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Igor Maksakov, long-time friend of this church and currently Bishop in the South Ural Region of the Russian Baptist Union, is back in Oxford and will join us in worship this Sunday.
Right after the service, Igor has a presentation to show the progress in the renovation of the First Church in Zlatoust, our sister church in Russia. Come in and see (or watch online) the outcome of work done in this long-lasting Christian partnership.
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This coming Sunday, April 11th after a protracted hiatus, the Handbell Ensemble returns to make a joyful noise unto our risen Lord and Savior by playing for the Offertory.
According to minutes of the September 17, 1996 Session meeting: “JoAnne Hagerman requested that the money donated to OPC in memory of Dwain be used to purchase handbells for the church. She will contribute any additional funds needed.” Prior to arriving in Oxford, the church that the Hagerman’s attended in Denver had a bell choir. JoAnne performed in this ensemble much to the delight and appreciation of Dwain. Following Dwain’s passing, JoAnne thought it was an appropriate and fitting use of the Memorial funds that had been donated in his name to purchase a set of three octaves of handbells for our church. Thanks to her great generosity, JoAnne lovingly augmented these funds with her own money to gift the Oxford Presbyterian Church with this handbell set. The beautiful ringing of handbells graced special services in our church for many, many years.
I am delighted to announce their return this Sunday and must recognize both Pam Deahl and Judy Fisher for their indefatigable advocacy and efforts in bringing this to full fruition. I am also extremely grateful to the people who so graciously stepped up to volunteer for this undertaking. The ensemble is a truly intergenerational enterprise comprised of the following individuals: Jens Bartel, Lydia Bartel, Pam Deahl, Bill Fisher and Kalinde Webb, Judy Fisher, Katya Fisher, Mary Jane Roberts, Judy Schiller, Joe and Karen Simpson and Eric Staley.
-Kent Peterson
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God is so generous and gracious! Today our two missional call teams of Eradicating Systemic Poverty and Caring for Creation are making an impact in our congregation, community and beyond.
Both of these missional call teams were born out of broad and enthusiastic congregational engagement in our “Called to Life!” Journey. While this “Called to Life!” journey is unique to how the Holy Spirit is calling Oxford Presbyterian Church, we are part the Myrtle Collaboration that is funded by the Lily Endowment. The Myrtle Collaboration and Lily Endowment seeks your assessment through a congregational survey conducted through Samford University.
Everyone in the Oxford Presbyterian Church family is encouraged to take the survey at this link. You do not need to have been involved in any part of the “Called to Life!” process to take the survey.
Thank you so much for your time and investment in our mission as we reach out in faith and love.
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Saturday, April 10 -- 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Church courtyard
Most (perhaps all) of your pruning questions will be answered while we spruce (no pun intended) up the trees and shrubs around the church. Dick Munson, from our Caring for Creation team, will demonstrate proper pruning techniques and tell you why we do what we do. All are invited to attend. Please wear a mask and bring your favorite pruners if you have any. Some equipment will be provided. Work gloves are suggested. Hope to see all you budding (pun intended) horticulturists on the 10th.
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You're Invited: April "Faith and the Climate Crisis" Series |
Our Caring for Creation team would like to invite you to participate in a series of conversations hosted by Presbyterian Climate Advocates held on Sundays from April 11- May 2 from 4-5:15 on the topic of “Faith and the Climate Crisis.” We are hoping to have multiple attendees from OPC. Register here. You can see an inspiring presentation from Dr. Tull about her efforts to make her home “Net Zero” at this link.
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Spring Cleaning at Youth Group This Week! |
Youth Group will be meeting with Jenn Walter in the upstairs classrooms in the Memorial Building this Sunday from 3:00-4:30 p.m. to help clean out and remodel the youth room. Please wear a mask and/or facial covering. Health check-in will be required on arrival. |
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The OPW seventh Zoom Horizons Bible Study using Into the Light, Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament will meet on Monday, April 12th at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Marc van Bulck. The focus of Lesson Seven is Creation Laments. All are welcomed to join in this discussion.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 2745 1953
Passcode: 435554
Dial by phone: 929.205.6099
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Confirmation Meets Monday night at 7:45 P.M. |
Confirmation class will be this Monday night in the Seminary Building at 7:45 p.m. Carrie Ann Sharitt will be teaching a lesson on the Ministry of Reconciliation. For more information, please contact Pastor Marc or check the weekly confirmation e-newsletter.
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Creating a Healthy Community |
Be a part of a lifesaving team.
Oxford Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Seminary Community Room
104 E. Church St. (white building on the corner of Church and Poplar)
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
Sponsor Code #321
COVID-19 Antibody test will be performed on all blood donors as part of our standard testing.
(This is the last month for COVID antibody testing).
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Food Around the World Workshop |
Please join us for a fun and creative time on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.! "Cooking with Nancy" with Nancy Parkinson and her Miami Nutrition students will be hosting a live virtual cooking class. We will be making recipes with an international flair! This class will be offered to Oxford community residents and part of the greater work of our call to "Eradicate Systemic Poverty." Make a reservation with Nancy Parkinson by sending Nancy an email to reserve your kit. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Parkinson.
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The Connections Committee |
IT WAS SO MUCH FUN, LET’S DO IT AGAIN!
Connect with friends at Peffer Park or the Gazebo at the community park.
Sit and Chat and Chew!
BYOL, BYOD, BYOC, BYOU
(that’s lunch, drink, chair, and uniqueness)
Saturday April 17 at noon.
And mark your calendar now for Saturday May 15 and June 19.
It’s getting better, but let’s still wear masks.
The Connections Community hopes YOU can be there.
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
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New Members Experience this Spring! |
If you are interested in learning more about membership at Oxford Presbyterian Church, we invite you to join us for a New Member Experience facilitated by Pastor Marc. We will be meeting in the Molyneaux Lounge directly following worship on May 2 and May 9. New Member Sunday will be May 16. If you are interested in learning more or would like to register, please contact the church office for more information.
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Connecting as the Beloved Community |
JoAnne Hagerman has been safely riding out the pandemic at The Knolls. Not being able to mingle socially, as she has been used to doing, has taken its toll on her usually sunny disposition. She was delighted when her daughter, recently, could finally visit, face to face. Books on tape have been a way to pass the time, as well as a Kindle with large print. JoAnne can hardly wait for the activities at the Knolls to be in full swing again.
A big change in the life of Karen Shearer during the pandemic was the inability to visit with OPC shut-ins. She learned the ropes at nursing homes and was able to deliver flowers, but missed the one on one conversations. Her granddaughters, Allison and Katie, keep Karen busy following their activities. Allison has been dancing for some years. This year her team earned a first place in the state competition. Katie, a seventh grader, shoots basketballs whenever she is able and loves the game. Rob and family, in Arizona, have endured year long online schooling. Hiking in nearby mountains with Mom, Dad, the two girls and two dogs refreshes everyone.
Bill and Ginny Scott are looking forward to an April trip to North Carolina to visit daughter, Allison, and her family. Allison works in public health and has been diligent in keeping Bill and Ginny apprised of the latest COVID-19 information. Ginny has missed being able to be with friends - going out to lunch, stopping by for a chat, attending an event. Bill, on the other hand, has continued riding with his biking buddies, which keeps him both mentally and physically in shape. They are thankful for the development and availability of the vaccine. Gathering with their family again is a priority.
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Children's books, novels, cookbooks, fiction and nonfiction books are needed for the new Little Free Library coming soon to OPC and CCNS. Donations can be dropped off at the church office.
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Eradicating Systemic Poverty |
The Eradicating Systemic Poverty team has focused recent meetings on studying the lack of affordable housing in Oxford. The team would like to share a recent article from The Miami Student that offers an excellent summary of the difficult housing situation here in Oxford:
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Love in Action - COVID Vaccinations |
Ohioans 16 years old and above are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccinations. Navigating the process required to schedule a vaccine appointment may take persistence and patience. As a result, volunteers from our church family are ready to assist and guide you through the appointment process. If you encounter any difficulty in this endeavor, please contact the church office.
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We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.
It’s easy to say ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’
Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.
- Fred Rogers
Your time, talent and treasure are truly vital to this ministry. If you are worshipping with us via the livestream, in lieu of a contribution to the physical offering plate, we would encourage you to mail your pledge/tithe to the church office or give through one of these digital avenues. To give online both conveniently and securely, you may access our online giving opportunity from your computer at https://onrealm.org/oxfordpresbychurch/Give.
To give via QR code, scan the code in the image below with your phone and follow the brief prompts. View a video tutorial here on giving through QR code.
To give via text message, text opc1825 and your designated amount to 73256. For example, text "opc1825 25" to 73256 for an offering of $25 and follow the prompt. View a video tutorial here on giving via text message.
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Living Into Hope
Do not abandon yourselves to despair...
We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.
- John Paul II
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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