The Voice from Church and Main

January 10, 2020

Baptism of the Lord

In preparation for worship,

we encourage you to read the Scripture passage

and reflect on what God’s word might be to you.

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Message: "For What Else Were We Born?"

(Image: Dove ascending from the Jordan River at the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism. Photo by Greg Hughes on the Mosaic of Peace, May 2018)

Ministry News and Upcoming Events

Offering Envelopes

Numbered offering envelopes are now available for the new year.

Those who requested envelopes may pick them up in the Narthex.

If you would like envelopes, please contact the financial secretary at finance@oxfordpresbychurch.org

Youth Group

It’s Bible Jeopardy at Youth Group Tonight! Youth group will meet in the Seminary Building from 6:30-8:00 p.m. tonight for dinner and Bible Jeopardy! There will be prizes, so bring a friend!

SERVV

Serrv Chocolate and Coffee are still available after the service during fellowship in the Lounge.

Creating a Healthy Community

An Invitation from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Oxford: The Beauty of Silence Retreat

Transfiguration Spirituality Center (TSC), Glendale, OH

January 24-26, 2020

TSC offers a peaceful space for rest, reflection, and prayer. Accommodations include a private room in Bethanna plus three meals per day in St. Mary’s guest dining room. Total cost for two nights including all meals is $154.00. Dietary restrictions requested 15 days prior to arrival.

Registration and payment deadline is Sunday, January 12.

For more information, contact Kathleen Carels: krcarels@gmail.com , 513-523-8614.

Tuesday Afternoon Circle

The Tuesday Afternoon Circle will meet on January 21 in the Country Kitchen at The Knolls. An optional lunch for $8 is available at noon in the café by making reservations with Lynn Cronk, 524-8574 or lcronk@woh.rr.com by Friday, January 17 . Visitors and guests are always welcome to attend this lunch and meeting.

"Called to Life!" Retreat

All are invited and encouraged to participate in the second and final retreat in our “Called to Life!” discernment.

Join us on Saturday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m. in the Seminary Community Room. Child care available at the Memorial Church.

Congregational Meeting

This week pick up your copy of the 2019 Annual Report in preparation for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. Prayerfully read the variety of reports how Christ has moved through the Oxford Presbyterian Church family over the last twelve months.

Ordination and Installation of New Officers will take place during morning worship on Sunday, January 19 , followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting of Oxford Presbyterian Church.

Church Services at The Knolls

We will once again be viewing a recent Presbyterian Church service at The Knolls on Tuesday, January 14 & 28. Come and join us at 10 a.m. in the Activity Room. If you would like to watch with us, but need a ride, call Becky Quay at 513-523-5747.

Current Volunteer Needs

There are several ways to get involved in the mission and ministry of OPC. Currently volunteers are needed to help fold the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter. If you have some free time, please consider joining the team. Contact the church office at 523-6364 for details.

OPC Community Meal

Our next opportunity to respond to food insecurity in the Oxford community will be Wednesday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Seminary - Community Room at 104 E. Church St. (white church on the corner of Church and Poplar streets)

We Need:

Vegetables

Salad

Bread

Dessert

Ham provided

We need volunteers:

Setup at 4:30 p.m. / Serve 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Clean up 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Please call or email Bill Fisher at 524-4504 or fisherwf@miamioh.edu if you can help. Any dry goods for the dry goods pantry are also accepted.

February Newsletter

Don't miss the deadline!

Please submit all articles to Nancy Moeckel at moeckenj@miamioh.edu

by Monday, January 20, 2020

Your Stewardship Matters

You are not here merely to make a living.

You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision,

and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.

You are here to enrich the world.

You impoverish yourself if you forget this errand.

- Woodrow Wilson

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