Fifth 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: Revelation 21:1-6
Message - "Christ's Present Presence"
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: Make All Things New, Oil on canvas by James B. Janknegt)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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The Full Worship Experience |
Would you like to better hear the musical gifts of our choir? Struggling to hear the spoken word in the sanctuary? We have a range of hearing assist options for you.
Join Nick Fears, our Facility and Finance Administrator, this week to explore which assistive listening avenue may bring you more fully into our worship experience. Meet Nick in the Narthex as you enter from Church St. at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday.
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Congratulations, Choral Interns |
Congratulations to our two choir interns, Aaron and Anna who will be graduating this weekend from Miami University!! |
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The Wired Word -
Adult Christian Education
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Join us this Sunday after worship in the Molyneaux Lounge. Our theme today: “Russian Church-State Partnership Divides the Faithful.” Contact the church office to sign-up to receive the lessons by email.
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Connections Monthly Newsletter |
It has been my joy and privilege to be the OPC Newsletter “Connections” editor. I look forward to many more anniversaries with YOUR help. Please send in your articles, ideas, comments, photos, artwork to Bridgite by Sunday, May 15 so we can include them in the June-July edition of Connections. YOUR ministries celebrating OUR work together are what make Connections real and relevant. Thank YOU!
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The Tuesday Afternoon Circle will meet on May 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Molyneaux Lounge of the Memorial Church. We will be discussing chapter 8 of our Horizons Bible study centering on Mary.
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Congratulations, Graduates! |
OPC would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to all of our high school and college aged graduates! Your accomplishments over the last four years have been extraordinary, and it has been our privilege to walk alongside you during this important chapter of your journey. We hope that you will join us for a special recognition of graduates in worship in the Memorial Sanctuary on Sunday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. May God’s blessing go with you on every step of the journey ahead. |
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An Opportunity to Learn about Colombia’s History and Geography |
Colombia is a paradox. The country is widely judged to be the longest surviving democracy in Latin America. However, Colombia has also endured the longest lasting guerrilla movement in the entire region as well as the violence of drug cartels and kingpins. Most recently, the lush beauty of the mountains and the colorful flora and fauna of Colombia have inspired the Disney hit Encanto. Melanie Ziegler will give a presentation on Colombia after the church service on Sunday, May 22. Former travelers to Colombia, travelers going on the July trip, and members of the congregation and community are invited to attend and learn more about this fascinating and beautiful country.
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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. Thank you!
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“Friendsgiving" in June –
note time change
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A Women’s Retreat, June 3, 2022, 5:30-8 pm, 420 S. Oak St. Optional visit to Miami Farm Institute, 10 a.m. to noon, June 3. We will harvest some food from the farm and then visit the Food Science Lab at 420 South Oak Street in Phillips Hall at 5:30pm to make a quick and easy meal. Join us for a culinary and spiritual adventure, Farm to Table Style!
Reservations due by May 26 to church office. Cost: $15.00. Payment can be made at the church office. Checks should be made out to Oxford Presbyterian Women. Questions, contact Jean O’Connell, through the church office.
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As part of our culinary and spiritual adventure at the Friendsgiving Women’s Retreat on June 3, we will be compiling a booklet of your favorite recipes. If you would like to receive a recipe collection, please share one of your favorites! Click here to download the Recipe Template. Fill it out and deliver to Nancy Parkinson’s mailbox at church by May 26. Also, copies of the recipe form will be available to pick up at the church office. Any questions, please contact Nancy Parkinson or Jean O’Connell through the church office.
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Historic Hopewell Church
Worship Service
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Sunday, June 5 worship service will be held at Historic Hopewell Church at 9:30 a.m.
NO 10:00 a.m. service will be held at Oxford Presbyterian Church on June 5.
Following worship, please join us for...Food, Fellowship and Fun...
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A church picnic in Hueston Woods will give anyone, of any age, the chance to run around, hoot and holler, and even wade in the creek. Sunday, June 5, following worship service at Hopewell Church we will gather in the picnic area near the new covered bridge.
Directions to this venue will be in next Friday’s Voice.
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Our Eradicating Systemic Poverty team has acquired a new Oxford Presbyterian Church banner! It found its first use at the Fresh Air Fair last month. It is 6 ft x 2.5 ft and available to any OPC committee, group or team wishing to let the community know who we are!! It will reside with Bridgite in the OPC office. Please call 513-523-6364 or email the church office if you wish to reserve it for use at your next event.
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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. We’ll be posting more information about this position soon (including a formal position description). In the meantime, please help us get the word out!
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Research shows that giving is contagious. It found that acts of altruism can spread by three degrees - from person to person to person. That means one generous act from you can influence dozens or even hundreds of people.
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
Morning has broken like the first morning,
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!
Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!
Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven,
Like the first dewfall on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass.
Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning,
Born of the one light Eden saw play!
Praise with elation, praise every morning,
God’s re-creation of the new day!
- Eleanor Farjeon
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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