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OPPC Mission Statement
Blessed by God's love, the Orchard Park Family seeks to grow in our faith, and to reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Hello Orchard Park,
Welcome to the E-newsletter of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. Orchard Park Presbyterian Church has many offerings for enrichment in your spiritual journey, fellowship opportunities with our neighbours, programs with the community, and mission opportunities to support and help communities close by and around the world. We hope you find ways to connect and feel close to home with us.
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Join us this Sunday for Worship, Fellowship, and Learning.
Here are the list of activities happening. We hope you can join us. All are welcome!
9:00 a.m. Our American Community Series (North Chapel)
10:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. After Service Fellowship (Lounge)
11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study (North Chapel)
11:00 a.m. Middle School Fellowship (Youth Room)
11:30 a.m. Rehearsal (Music Room)
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Did you know?
The sermon is available for pickup during worship and after worship it is put on the website with that weeks worship service?
If you are interested in reading, listening, or pondering the sermon click here.
You can also find the sermon and the bulletin with the worship video here.
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Nominate a Elder or Deacon!
It’s time again to nominate members to become Ruling Elders or Deacons at OPPC. The election of church officers is at the heart of what it means to be Presbyterian. Members serve three-year terms as Elders (governance of the congregation) and Deacons (care of the congregation).
Nominate online through the website, (Nominate Leadership) adding a nominating paper in the collection tray, or by putting a nominating paper in the nominating mailbox by the church copy room.
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OPPC WANTS YOUR PICTURES
Do you have pictures of OPPC, OPPC events, church members, or of groups? We would love to have them!
Click To Upload Photos
If you don’t feel confident uploading your pictures, contact Brittany Glass at bglass@orchardpark.org. She will be more than happy to help walk you through the process, answer questions, or figure out another way to get your photos.
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The Prayer Chapel Is Now Open!
The OPPC Strategic Planning Team (a committee of our Session) envisioned increasing spiritual energy within our congregation. As part of this goal, the Deacons have revitalized the Children’s Chapel and created the Prayer Chapel, a space open to anyone.
Upon entering this space (located at the end of Main Street, right beyond the Lounge), visitors are invited to utilize any of the items to guide and enrich your prayer time.
The Prayer Chapel is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday- Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Fridays and
9 a.m. to noon on Sundays.
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Want More?
If you would like to learn more about OPPC Events & Announcements or what you may have missed. Click Events & Announcements to be taken to to the latest news section of our website.
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Wednesday Supper & Study
Date: September 13, 20, 27 and October 3
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00-6:30, Class: 6:30-8:00
Location: Lounge
You recite it. But do you understand it?
The Apostles’ Creed has become so familiar to us that we don’t think about what we’re saying. Christians from different times, places, and traditions have been united by its eternal truths. We believe them, we recite them, but do we build our lives on them?
The fact that so many in the early church died for their faith means they were caught up in something greater than themselves. What were those truths? How did they empower a revolution? How did early church pastors and theologians use the Apostles’ Creed as the essential guide to the basics of the Christian life?
Ben Myers re-introduces that creed. He shows us what about the Christian faith is so counter-cultural, and what truths embedded in the Apostles’ Creed we’ve come to assume, when really, they should amaze us and earn our allegiance unto death. RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 4 TO shellywood@orchardpark.org To reserve your spot and order your book.
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Supper and Study for Children
September 13, 20, 27 and October 4
Join us in room 118 & 119 (Kid Zone).
September 13: Psalm 139- We all are children of God Books.
September 20: Luke 10:25-38 Who is My Neighbor?
September 27: God’s Paintbrush (feelings expressed through colors; wondering about God)
October 4: Psalm 23: I Am Not Afraid
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Adult Sunday Bible study will start on September 24, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. | North Chapel | Hosted by Tony Kupinski.
Below is a list of lessons we will be teaching starting the 24th (NOTE: the order of the lessons has not yet been decided:)
- Worship and the Old Testament
- Deuteronomy
- Roman’s 8:1-17 (Part One)
- The Time In Between
- The Sepetuagint
- Roman’s 8:18-27 (Part Two)
- How We Got Our Bible
- Judah, Brother Of Joseph
- The Parable Of The Man Born Blind
If you have any questions, please email oppc@orchardpark.org.
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Parents in Prayer
Join us on Sunday Mornings after worship in room 205 to talk about the topics that pertain to the challenges and joys of parenting…. From resiliency, to social media, to friendships, to mental health, no topic is off the table and all conversations are safe and welcome. Join us! Bring your coffee and your wisdom!
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Passion Conference 2024
Calling all Young Adults (high school seniors-25 years old). Jenny Hutchinson and Kristin Lehr will be taking a group to the Passion Conference 2024 in Atlanta Georgia January 3-5. This is an opportunity to reset your intention and say “yes” to wanting more for your life in 2024!
Check out the Passion conference here (https://www.passion2024.com) and register here (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AAA62DA1FCCF8-passion#/)
This is your opportunity to be intentional about what you want for 2024. It will be a whirlwind of worship, fellowship, challenging biblical teaching and you won’t want to miss it! Space is limited, sign up closes on 9/17.
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Middle School Small Groups
Middle School students are invited to join us for small groups led by the high school leadership team on the first and third Monday of every month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the youth rooms. Starting September 18. If you have any questions please contact Youth Director, Kristin Lehr at klehr@orchardpark.org.
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Youth Group Dinner
The youth group is asking for your support. If you would like to sign up to provide a meal for them please click the link. Plan for 20 people and dinner should be at the church by 7:30 p.m.. If you have any questions please contact kristin.
Click to Sign Up
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There are many enrichment opportunities for children and youth at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. We encourage you to look at the website to view all activities. To learn more about enrichment opportunities for children click here. To learn more about enrichment opportunities for youth click here. | | |
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Bring - Back - a - Sack
Take home paper grocery bags with a list of needed items.
Bags should be filled and returned to the church by Sunday September 17 so the items can be distributed at Harvest Christian Fellowship on the September 23rd.
If you would like to donate an appliance, new or used (in working condition), please contact Michael Pietranczyk (mpietranczyk@orchardpark.org) or call the church office to make sure we have space to hold the item and can transport it to Harvest Christian.
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OPPC has many mission opportunities throughout the year both local and world wide. If you would like to learn more about those opportunities click here to read the Mission Spotlights.
We have a new Mission Spotlight on Homelessness in Central Indiana, if you would like to read about it and how you can help click here.
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The Week Ahead
September 11-17, 2023
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Did you know that you can view the OPPC calendar at any time? This claendar is regularly updated with all the events, groups, and meetings happening at OPPC. To view the calendar click here. | |
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MONDAY
9:30 a.m. Quilters (208)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
7:00 p.m. PW Miriam Circle (Lounge)
8:00 p.m. AA I (121)
8:00 p.m. AA II (120)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 1 (204)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 2 (206)
8:00 p.m. Alanon III (115)
8:00 p.m. Older Alateens (212)
8:00 p.m. Pre-Alateens (203)
TUESDAY
6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study (Lounge)
11:30 a.m. ACA (115)
7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon (120)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
8:00 p.m. AA Starts Don't Fall (121)
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Together Today (Lounge)
10:00 Bible Study With Pastor (Zoom)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Discipleship (Lounge & Kidzone)
7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Rooms)
7:00 p.m. Bells (Music Room)
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THURSDAY
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study (Zoom) Meeting ID: 829 5779 3075
Passcode: 020079
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball(Pavilion)
7:00 p.m. QGI (Lounge)
7:00 p.m. Choir
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Old GOAT Group (115)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. Bible Study (115)
9:00 a.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
SUNDAY
10:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. After Service Fellowship (Lounge)
11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study (North Chapel)
11:00 a.m. Middle School Fellowship (Youth Room)
11:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening (Office)
11:30 a.m. Rehearsal (Music Room)
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (Youth Rooms)
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Follow us on social media
There are many ways in which to connect and feel Close to Home at Orchard Park
To view the website click here.
To follow the Facebook Page click here.
To follow the Instagram account click here.
To follow the Twitter account click here.
To follow the TikTok account click here.
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Please feel free to contact the staff of OPPC:
Pastor, Rev. Dr. Shelly White Wood, shellywood@orchardpark.org
Parish Associate, Rev. Trish Lisa, tlisa@orchardpark.org
Director of Music, Michael Pietranczyk, mpietranczyk@orchardpark.org
Youth Outreach Director, Dr. Kristin Lehr, klehr@orchardpark.org
Business Administration, Mary Leffler, mleffler@orchardpark.org
Communication Director, Brittany Glass, bglass@orchardpark.org
Bookkeeper, Joe Jansen, jjansen@orchardpark.org
Live Stream Engineer, Joe Delise, joedelise@gmail.com
Clerk of Session, Nick Tillema, nick@accessvaluation.com
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