June 17, 2022
Second Sunday after Pentecost

In preparation for worship,
we encourage you to read the Scripture passage
and reflect on what God’s word might be to you.

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21
Message - "The Kingdom of God Works Within You"

JOIN us for WORSHIP in the SANCTUARY or from HOME.
Click Live-stream to join us for worship
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

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joining us for worship over the livestream.

Click Sunday Bulletin to enhance your worship experience.

Summer Sunday School
We offer nursery care for children aged infant - 2 years,
and a class for preschool age children.
Ministry News and Upcoming Events
Taste of Colombia
Come and taste the flavors of Colombia in our own backyard. The OPC Mission team will be going to The Arepa Place (1517 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215) to continue our Colombian immersion presentations. We will be leaving shortly after church this Sunday, June 19. Please join us and expand your culinary palate.
Tuesday Afternoon Circle
The Tuesday Afternoon Circle will meet for the last time on Tuesday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Molyneaux Lounge. Lynn Cronk will lead Lesson 9 (the final lesson) from the Horizons Bible Study “What My Grandmothers Taught Me”. For more information, contact the church office.
Renter's Forum
Did you know that rent has been increasing at a record pace, up an average 11.3% in 2021?

On June 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Seminary the Eradicating Systemic Poverty
Team, the City of Oxford, and the Coalition for a Healthy Oxford will co-host a Renter's Forum, presented by the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati.
From Death to Eternal Life
Mel "Dutch" Derickson, a lifetime member of Oxford Presbyterian Church passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, with his family at his bedside.

A Celebration for Mel’s life will take place in the Memorial Church sanctuary Friday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m. The worship service will also be livestreamed. Pastor Marc officiating.
Vacation Bible School
It's almost time for VBS to start! On June 24-26 we're heading to an island full of Adventure!

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!

(teens and adults welcome!)

Click here to register your child for VBS (preschool - 5th grade welcome)
Creating a Healthy Community
Community Blood Drive
Friday, July 1, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Community Room of the Seminary Church
 
Blood Drive results – June 3, 2022
36 people registered to give blood!
29 were successful!
90% to goal
Over 87 lives will be positively impacted because of total donations!

Appointment Preferred / Code #321
Call 937-461-3220 to schedule by phone
Materials for Colombia
In a few weeks 10 missionaries from OPC will be traveling to our sister church in Barranquilla. In an effort to help the various missions the group is looking for supplies. Physical donations can be placed in the suitcases in the narthex; monetary donations can be made to the Oxford Presbyterian Church with the memo, Colombia missions. A list of items needed can be found here, along with how much they would cost to purchase in Colombia. All donations need to be brought to the church on or before July 3rd.
Pre-K/Nursery Employee Needed!
OPC is looking for a new Pre-K / Nursery Employee attendant. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Kay Estes, chair of Christian Education, or contact Pastor Marc.

Please help us get the word out!
Your Stewardship Matters
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap
but by the seeds that you plant.

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Questions? Contact office - office@oxfordpresbychurch.org.
Living into Hope

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”

- Helen Keller
Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056