Seventh 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: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10
Message: "They Get Better!"
JOIN us for WORSHIP in the SANCTUARY or from HOME.
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
and activities to nurture faith
(Note on image above: Stained glass windows of the Seminary Church Sanctuary.
Photos by Marcia Perry.)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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As a Learning Journey, the 2022 Spirit of Scotland has already offered participants so many opportunities – without even leaving home. We’ve already learned about the history of the Church of Scotland; family genealogy and Scottish heritage; traditional fabrics such as tartans and tweeds; Robert Burns and much more!
Join us this Sunday at 6 p.m. to learn about the unique creatures of Scotland including the Highland Cow, Capercaillie, Puffin, Red Deer, Golden Eagle and more. Simply contact Pastor Lawrence for more details about our dinner meeting.
Early bird registration is now open for the 2022 Spirit of Scotland and continues through July 25, 2021. Join over twenty congregation and community members on this church tour of Scotland from Tuesday, June 7 – Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
For more information and to register for the 2022 Spirit of Scotland click here. Contact Pastor Lawrence, the Group Leader, with any inquiries.
All are invited on this Learning Journey!
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For those concerned with eradicating systemic poverty and working toward economic equality and justice for all, the Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) team of the Oxford Presbyterian Church (OPC) will be conducting a Bridges Out of Poverty Training Program, led by Jeffrey Diver, Executive Director of S.E.L.F. (Supports to Encourage Low-Income Families), on August 3, 2021, 8:30-3:30 p.m. (arrive early to sign in), with beverages and lunch provided. The training will be at the OPC Seminary Church, 104 E. Church Street, Oxford, OH. This training program is open to all who wish to learn more about poverty and how to provide on-going and proactive support, either in a professional or in a volunteer role, to those living in poverty. Quite often, we hear of a need and want to help, but do not know how. This may help find the answer. There is no cost to anyone attending this all-day event.
Prior to the August 3 program, a short seminar will be held at this same location (Seminary Church, 104 E. Church Street) to present brief background information on poverty in the U.S. This will be followed by a guest speaker who will share personal testimony of participating in the Getting Ahead Program, also sponsored by S.E.L.F. This seminar will take place on July 18, 2-4 p.m., a Sunday afternoon.
Participants may attend either of these events or both. In order to provide for comfortable
seating (and for the all-day event, food) we ask that you REGISTER one week in advance of each event.
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July 18 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. (register by July 11)
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August 3 - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (register by July 27)
Or—mail in registration to: ESP, Oxford Presbyterian Church, Oxford, OH 45056
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Creating a Healthy Community |
In keeping with one of the goals of the Eradicating Systemic Poverty committee which is to promote sustainable food sourcing, there is an opportunity to assist in a gleaning project at the Miami Institute for Food Farm on Monday July 12, 2021, from 9:00am-11:30am.
The produce that will be gleaned / picked / harvested will be distributed by JEE Foods among area soup kitchens and food banks.
The location is off of State Route 732 (Morning Sun Road). Continue on Morning Sun Road, going past the back entrance to Yager Stadium and crossing the bridge over Four Mile Creek. Turn right on 5721 Somerville Road and then take the first available right turn, pulling into a small gravel parking lot in front of the vegetable rinsing station. You have arrived!
Thank you again for your support.
ESP Committee
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When: Saturday, July 17, at NOON
6500 Springfield Rd.
Please bring:
- your own lunch for snacking,
- your own chair for the best seat in the park,
- your own kids (or borrow the neighbors’!) for the playground,
- your best walking shoes for either of the marked trails,
- your smile and happy personality for sharing a fun time with friends!
- Connections Committee
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For the past 7 weeks, a small group of Presbyterians have been baking bread for delivery each week to the TOPSS Food Pantry in Oxford. We are calling our bread ministry "Bread For Life." The bakers are divided into two groups, each baker contributes two loaves of bread, or muffins, rolls, etc., every other week, so we can deliver a dozen products each week. TOPSS has been very excited about our ministry as we strive to Eradicate Systemic Poverty in the community.
Anyone who feels a calling to become a part of this new "connection" in our congregation is invited to attend our first monthly meeting on Saturday, July 24th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Seminary Church Community Room. We will be learning and sharing baking secrets along the way so experience is not a requirement. If you have any questions, please call Tom Holmes at (513) 255-1357.
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A significant work in our congregation has just begun behind the scenes of our visible ministry during these summer days. That work is the composition of the Nominating Committee who will help identify the next class of leaders for Oxford Presbyterian Church.
Members of the Nominating Committee will meet via Zoom for prayer and discernment. Some work, mainly phone calls, may take place outside meetings. Service should end in October, when the slate for the new class of Elders, Deacons and Trustees is prayerfully completed.
Call Bridgite in the church office, 523-6364 or email her with your interest or suggested names. If you are nominating another member, please check before you recommend to be sure that the person is willing to serve.
Thank you for joining with the Holy Spirit in this work so vital to our congregation at such a time as this.
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Connecting as the Beloved Community |
Our social interactions are returning to pre pandemic behaviors. The fellowship hour, after worship services, will soon be officially reinstated. Therefore the interviews with OPC members have been concluded. Many thanks to all who shared how the pandemic affected their lives. We are a creative and resilient group, many times finding the silver lining to a very dark cloud. |
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Christian Education Survey |
The Christian Education committee would like to hear from you! We would appreciate your feedback about current programming and possible future programming opportunities. Please take a moment to complete this Christian Education Survey.
THANK YOU!
- OPC Christian Education committee members
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Chancel flowers are needed for the communion table for August, 8, 15, 22, & 29.
Please call or email Marge Smith to place an order. Phone: 513-523-3895 or email: smithme2010@hotmail.com. The cost of the flowers is $20 and payment can be mailed to Nick Fears (our financial secretary) at the church.
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Save the Date - Kids Coalition Against Hunger Food Packing Event |
Sunday, October 17, 2021
2:00 p.m. - 4:00pm
Oxford Presbyterian Church
All are Welcome to join us!
Be part of our diverse mission efforts to Eradicate Systemic Poverty in the Oxford community and around the world. 15,000 meals will be packed and a third of the meals will be used for local food insecurity.
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Our prayers for others flow more easily than those for ourselves.
This shows we are made to live by charity.
- C.S. Lewis
With the return of worship without prior registration, our giving practices in support of the congregation’s ministry may continue to evolve. In the church narthex you will find offering plates in which you may place your weekly offering.
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
I do not understand the mystery of grace –
Only that it meets us where we are
And does not leave us where it found us.
- Anne Lamott
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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