Fifth Sunday in Lent
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 12:1-8
Message - "Brazen Acts of Beauty"
Including the Sacrament of Holy Communion
JOIN us for WORSHIP in the SANCTUARY or from HOME.
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
joining us for worship over the livestream.
Sunday School in-person for our youth to connect with teachers.
We offer nursery care for children aged infant - 2 years,
a preschool class for children 2-5 years old, and
Sunday School through 12th grade.
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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Ukrainian Refugee Food Packing Event |
There are now over 4 million refugees from the conflict in Ukraine. In the midst of such upheaval and loss, we remember Fred Roger’s famous advice, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Be a helper by replenishing meals for Ukrainian refugees.
Already 250,000 meals from Kids Coalition Against Hunger (KCAH) are en route to refugees from the Ukraine. Volunteer two hours of your time on Sunday, April 24 to pack 20,000 meals for KCAH. We’ll begin at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Seminary Church.
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Share this video invitation with your family and friends, colleagues and neighbors.
No training or supplies are required. Call the church at 523-6364 or click here to register and become a helper with two hours of your time.
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Kirkmont Spring Retreat This Weekend! |
This weekend, 3 of our youth from Oxford Presbyterian Church (Noel Albarran, Jacob Kollin and Eric Staley) will be attending the Kirkmont Spring Retreat hosted by the Presbytery of Miami Valley at Kirkmont Conference Center in Zanesville, OH.
Please keep our youth and adult chaperones in prayer this weekend for a safe and meaningful retreat!
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Calling All Ladies……Nature in your Backyard by Shannon Pennington will be presented at the Friends Spring Brunch, this Saturday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Seminary. Please join us for a free brunch and fellowship. Guests are welcome. Sponsored by Oxford Presbyterian Women. |
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Join us in Barranquilla Colombia July 12-19th |
OPC is showing God’s love this summer by joining our sister church in Colombia, La Séptima, in their many missions. Sign up here to join us this summer!!! Sign ups are due April 17. We will have our final informational meeting this Sunday, April 3 right after church in the 3-5th Grade Classroom.
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Lenten Study - The Wired Word |
The Wired Word links current events to Bible study to spark conversation and help us put the taxing problems we hear and read of, into conversation with a Christian perspective. Our theme this week: Dolly Parton Models Humility.
Join us Sunday after worship in the Molyneaux Lounge.
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Food For Thought: Faith & Politics |
OPC Campus Ministry's "Food For Thought" is back this Sunday, and Rhonda will be leading our topic discussion on Faith and Politics! Meet in the narthex right after church, and head over to Bodega!
Hope to see you there!
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Miami University Libraries - Special Collections Lecture |
The Miami University Libraries is bringing a scholar to campus next Monday, April 4 at 5:00 p.m. (King Library 320) to talk about their Ethiopian prayer book.
Learn more about this Christian text and the early copy housed at Miami University - on display for the event - at this lecture from guest scholar Amsalu Tefera.
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The Tuesday Evening Circle will meet on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Janet Ziegler. New members and guests are always welcomed to join us. We will be discussing chapter 7 of our Horizons Bible study centering on Mary. For more information contact the church office, 523-6364.
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Creating a Healthy
Oxford Community
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Oxford Presbyterian Community Blood Drive - Friday, April 8 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
OR call 937-461-3220 to make an appointment. Sponsor Code 321
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Food For Thought - Spring Retreat |
OPC's Campus Ministry is offering together a Saturday retreat at Cloudland Retreat Center in Oxford on April 9th from 9:00-5:00 p.m. to nourish your spirit. The theme of this retreat is “Discovering Our Stories,” and it will focus on reconnecting with our passions, what brings us to life, and what feeds your spirit (rather than drains it). This event is free and covered by the church. Lunch will be provided. Transportation can be arranged! Contact Pastor Marc for more information. We hope to see you there!
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Easter Special Music Fund & Spring Flower Fundraiser |
Spring flowers will be placed at the front of the church on Easter Sunday. Cost is $19.00.
Orders are due by Sunday, April 10.
The number of flowers will be limited to the first 30 people.
Donations and dedications to the Special Music Fund also gratefully received.
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Holy Week Worship Opportunities |
- Palm Sunday - Worship on April 10 at 10 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday (Seminary Church) - Dinner on April 14 at 5:30 / Worship at 6:15 p.m.
- Good Friday - Walk of Witness on April 15 at noon
- Easter Vigil (Memorial Church) - Worship on April 16 at 8 p.m.
- Easter Celebration - Worship on April 17 at 10 a.m.
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One Great Hour of Sharing Fish Banks & Special Mission Offering |
Sunday, April 10, Palm Sunday, we will be collecting the familiar Fish Banks as we take up our One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) special offering. Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable. We invite you to give generously on April 10. |
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The spiritual practice of walking a labyrinth brings balance to lives buffeted by the demands of daily living. In the Sanctuary of the Seminary Church, this large canvas labyrinth will be available to walk on Palm Sunday, April 10 as well as Good Friday, April 15 through Easter Sunday, April 17. |
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Maundy Thursday - April 14 |
On this holy evening, we will gather as a church family in the Seminary Church. A simple, catered dinner will begin at 5:30 in the Community Room. Around 6:15 p.m., we will move to the Sanctuary for worship that will include the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and invite us into deep reflection on the final moments of Jesus’ life.
The dinner will cost $10 per person – payable the night of the event. Please contact the Church Office by April 11 to make reservations.
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An Announcement from our friends at Presbyterian Church, Hamilton |
National Day of Prayer Breakfast
The Presbyterian Church of Hamilton is excited to announce that we will celebrate the National Day of Prayer with breakfast at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton, May 5 at 7:15 A.M.
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Deacons - Stock the Pantry
Food Drive
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In support of Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services, the Deacons are accepting donations to Stock the Pantry. All items collected will be donated to TOPSS. Please place items in the plastic bin located in the church office hallway.
Most needed Items:
Dry goods – Deodorant, feminine hygiene products, dish soap and laundry detergent
Food – Pasta sauce, cereal, tuna, or chicken (in packets or in a can with a pop-top lid), any microwavable foods.
Snacks – Pretzels, granola bars, fruit snacks, pudding cups, fruit cups, etc.
It is helpful for TOPSS if they have at least 10 of one item on the shelf, that way it can be added to the shopping list for curbside shoppers.
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No time to go out and shop? No problem, TOPSS has created an Amazon Wish List. Pick the items needed and have them delivered directly to the pantry.
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You can give without loving. But you cannot love without giving.
- Amy Carmichael (1867-1951), missionary to India
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
The entire biblical revelation involves gradually developing a very different
consciousness, a recreated self, and eventually a full “identity transplant” or
identity realization, as we see in both Jesus and Paul.
The sacred text invites us, little by little, into a very different sense of who
we are: We are not our own. Your life is not about you; you are about Life!
- Richard Rohr
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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