Ascension Sunday
In preparation for worship,
we encourage you to read the Scripture passage
and reflect on what God’s word might be to you.
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Message - "Start with Why"
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.
(Note on image above: A banner depicting the Ascension of Jesus
from St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow.)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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"O God... In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge... |
As a faith community striving after Christ’s more excellent way of faith, hope and love, our hearts break following the recent shootings at a school in Texas, a church in California, and a store in New York. Words often fail at these times. As we lament, let us offer our own heartbreak to one another. As we approach Memorial Day, let us remember and respond to Jesus’ call to share his love and healing with this world. Let us join in worship on Sunday as we pray, sing, and listen together for the movement of the Spirit in this world that God so loves. |
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4-Bs Cart (Big Blue Book Bus)
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Don’t forget to pick up your 4B Book in the Molyneaux Lounge for the Summer Sunday School reading program. |
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After worship this Sunday in the Molyneaux, Megan Worcester and
Melanie Ziegler will highlight Colombia’s cultural achievements in art, music, and literature. In July, ten members of the OPC family are participating in a Mission Journey to our sister church in Barraquilla. All are welcome to learn more about Colombia's rich culture on Sunday.
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The Wired Word -
Adult Christian Education
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Join us this Sunday after worship in the Memorial Church Meeting Room. Our discussion theme: “Another Tall Jesus Statue Raised.” Contact the church office to sign-up to receive the lessons by email.
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Chancel Choir members
please take note!
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We are now embarking upon our summer schedule for Chancel Choir. Accordingly, there will be no more Thursday evening rehearsals until after Labor Day. Our Sunday schedule will remain the same.
For anyone who may be interested in joining the choir, the summer provides you with an opportunity to try out the experience without the commitment of regular Thursday rehearsals. If you are curious, please come and join us at 9:00am on Sundays in the Sanctuary! We look forward to seeing any and all interested in singing during the summer months!
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Creating a Healthy Community |
Oxford Presbyterian Community Blood Drive - Friday, June 3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
OR call 937-461-3220 to make an appointment. Sponsor Code 321
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“Friendsgiving" in June –
note time change
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Friday, June 3, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., 420 S. Oak St., with reservation. Optional farm visit to M.U. Farm Institute, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Carpool to farm is available. Contact Jean O’Connell through the church office (office@oxfordpresbychurch.org).
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2022 OPW Birthday Offering |
Celebrate 100 years of the Birthday Offering with your gift! This year’s grants go to McCleary House Transitional Housing in Farmington, Maine, serving the vulnerable by providing healthy safe temporary housing. The second grant goes to Iglesia Presbiteriana de Lares, Puerto Rico, Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand, providing electricity, continuous water availability and
other services to those in need.
Please give as you have been blessed. Checks should be made to Oxford Presbyterian Women and can be dropped off at church or bring donation to the Retreat on June 3.
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Worship at Hopewell Church |
Sunday, June 5 worship service will be held at Historic Hopewell Church at 9:30 a.m. NO 10:00 a.m. service at OPC Memorial Church. Please join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday by wearing the traditional color of RED to remind us of the fire of the Spirit.
Following worship, please join us for...Food, Fellowship and Fun...
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Gather for fellowship and food at the picnic area near the new covered bridge in Hueston Woods. Detailed directions in last week's Voice. BYOP (bring your own picnic) grills available. RAIN CANCELS. |
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The last of the fabric has arrived for the Colombian baby blankets. If you have a sewing machine, please consider helping us hem / serge / etc. the edges of the blankets to ensure that they won’t fall apart in the wash. The blankets will be taken down to our sister church in Barranquilla to help them with their center for refugee women and children. You can pick them up in the church office hallway. When you finish them, please give them to either Megan Worcester at church or Bridgite in the church office. Muchas gracias a todos!! |
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Attention kids and those young at heart:
It's almost time for VBS to start!
Mark your calendar for 3 days of splendor! On June 24-26 we're heading to an island full of Adventure!
There will be bible stories, games, singing and drumming. We'll learn of God's love oh I do hope you're coming!
There's one more thing, before I am done. We need some adults and teens to join in the fun.
If you can spare some time to join us on the isle, I promise it will be the most fun you've had in a while!
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(teens and adults welcome!)
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The idea of inheritance affirms that there are enduring and resilient networks
of meaning and relationship into which one is placed,
and these are fundamental to the shape of society.
- Walter Brueggemann
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
We do not draw people to Christ by loudly discrediting what they believe,
by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are,
but by showing them a light that is so lovely
that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it.
- Madeleine L’Engle
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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