Second 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: Psalm 150
"Ministry Reflections" by the Caring for Creation Team
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 the image above: Solar energy installation of Safe Haven Farms)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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Ukrainian Refugee Food Packing Event |
The time is almost here! On Sunday, April 24, make a difference for refugees from Ukraine and cultivate hope at the same time.
On Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Seminary Church, we will join with Kids Coalition Against Hunger to pack 20,000 protein rich meals in support of Ukrainian refugees across eastern Europe.
Call the church at 513.523.6364 or register at this link to become the hands of Jesus helping heal this world with two hours of your time. Get ready to wear a hairnet, have fun and make a difference.
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Christ is Risen! Alleluia! |
What a Celebration of Resurrection on Sunday! Tap into the joy and hope we experienced Easter morning with this extraordinary musical moment - "Allelulia" sung by Anna Greco.
Check out our church website or social media pages every week for "Worship on Wednesday" - a gift from the music ministry of Oxford Presbyterian Church.
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Our Caring for Creation team can use your help. We'll be giving away seedling trees at the Oxford Coalition for a Healthy Community Fresh Air Fair (4/23, 9-12) and at church (4/24, after worship). We'd love to have you volunteer with us at any of these events. You can sign up to help here.
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Creating a Healthy Community
Oxford Kiwanis Pancake Day
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Oxford Kiwanis 66th Annual Pancake Day
Saturday, April 23 - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Talawanda High School
Tickets
$6 in advance
$7 Cash at the door
Children under 5 free
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ESP and Caring for Creation invite you to join our Call Teams |
Join our Call Teams for fun and education at the Fresh Air Fair after your Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast! ESP, with the help of Miami Nutrition students, will provide helpful nutrition information and games, as well as demonstrations and giveaways of healthy snacks. C4C is giving away tree seedlings and demonstrating how to plant them, including an interactive Lego activity to help children understand where to plant trees! The fair will be held outside at the high school unless it is pouring rain. Hope to see you there!
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New Member Experience,
Spring 2022!
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Oxford Presbyterian Church will be offering a spring New Member Experience on Sunday morning, April 24, and May 1. The group will meet in Pastor Marc’s office right after worship. New Member Sunday will be May 15. If you are interested in registering or would like more information, please contact our church office. |
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Join us this Sunday, April 24 after worship in the Molyneaux Lounge. Our theme of discussion: “Following a Risen Christ in a Fallen World.” Contact the church office to sign-up to receive the lessons by email.
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Nursery Attendant Needed! |
OPC is both saddened but also excited for our wonderful nursery attendant, Rhonda Krehbiel, who is graduating at the end of May. Rhonda has been an absolute blessing for our very littlest of children, so we’re sad to see her go.
OPC is looking for a new nursery attendant to succeed Rhonda after she graduates. 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. In the meantime, please help us get the word out!
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Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) Team |
On May 1, 2022, the Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) Team invites you to join us in an informational gathering on “Housing on the Continuum: Homelessness, transitional housing, and affordable housing in the Oxford community”. This event will be held at the Oxford Presbyterian Church Seminary Building, 104 E. Church Street, Oxford, OH from 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Speakers with background information on housing accessibility will share information with those present. And, after presentations, there will be opportunities to join with others in advocating for safe and affordable housing for all. |
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The Tuesday Evening Circle will meet on May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Ginny Layton. New members and guests are always welcomed to join us. We will be discussing chapter 8 of our Horizons Bible study centering on Mary. For more information contact the church office, 523-6364.
Our final meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, May 31st for a picnic at 6:00 pm at the home of Nancy Sturgeon. We will complete our Bible study for the year with chapter 9.
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Mission and Outreach Invitation |
Are you passionate about putting your faith in action? Are you interested in learning more about our congregational mission partners right here in Oxford and those throughout the world? Would you like to be part of planning upcoming mission journeys locally, nationally and to our sister churches around the globe?
Then our Mission and Outreach Committee may be just right for you! Contact the church office or our co-chairs Melanie Ziegler and Megan Worcester.
Come on, new members of OPC or long time members, jump up and join in!
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There will be no Spring Rummage Sale this year. However, you can think ahead and plan to drop off your contributions for the Fall Sale in September. Mark your calendar now for the drop-off dates of September 17-20. Sale Dates will be September 22-24.
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Vacation Bible School!
June 24-26, 2022
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SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School is Friday-Sunday, June 24-26, 2022 at Oxford United Methodist Church this year! Our theme is “Discovery on Adventure Island!”
Mark your calendars, and keep an eye on the Voice/newsletter for more information! We hope to see you there!
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Be still, my soul, and steadfast.
Earth and heaven both are still watching
though time is draining from the clock
and your walk, that was confident and quick,
has become slow.
So, be slow if you must, but let
the heart still play its true part.
Love still as once you loved, deeply
and without patience. Let God and the world
know you are grateful.
That the gift has been given.
- Mary Oliver
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
It is not easy to convey a sense of wonder,
let alone resurrection wonder, to another.
It's the very nature of wonder to catch us off guard,
to circumvent expectations and assumptions.
Wonder can't be packaged,
and it can't be worked up.
It requires some sense of being there
and some sense of engagement.
- Eugene H. Peterson
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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