Seventeenth 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: James 3:13-18
Message: "Wisdom Matters"
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: "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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Alleluia! We welcome all children back to Sunday School!!
Our Christian Education team seeks to offer a safe, healthy, and faithful environment for our youth and students as we continue to learn and grow in our faith together. Our K5-5th Grade Sunday School students meet in the classrooms on the second floor of the Memorial Building following the Time with Young Disciples in worship (approx. 10:20 a.m.) We ask that families perform a health assessment at home before bringing your children to Sunday School. If your child is showing any flu-like or COVID symptoms, please stay home. We ask that all students wear masks to Sunday School. Our teachers will be masked, social distancing guidelines are in place, and each child has their own set of supplies.
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In gratitude for the support and generosity of our congregation, the ministry of the Oxford Presbyterian Church is pleased to provide a mid-week, online gift of worship each Wednesday. Most recently, the Offertory selection of September 12th sung by Anna Greco, one of our new Student Choral Interns, was featured as the Worship on Wednesday Facebook posting.
Click here to hear Anna's performance of "Arise My Soul, Arise."
In heartfelt gratitude for your support of the ministry of the Oxford Presbyterian Church, we invite you to enjoy this moment of musical praise.
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Please join us as we read "The Story” every Sunday for an hour immediately after the church service in the Molyneaux Lounge. We’re beginning Chapter 7 this coming Sunday and would gladly help you catch up with us! Any questions? Please contact the church office.
We’d love to have your ideas as well as your presence!
Connections Committee
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"Always With Us?" Study Group |
For those of you who are reading Always with Us? What Jesus Really Said about the Poor, the discussion group, coordinated by the Eradicating Systemic Poverty Team, will meet this coming Sunday, September 19, following worship service, in the Community Room of the Seminary Church.
This introductory discussion will be led by Pastor Lawrence and will focus on chapter one of this book, written by Liz Theoharis. Throughout October 24 there will be a different discussion leader each week.
We look forward to a challenging and informative series that explores the complex relationship between Christian doctrine and contemporary life.
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Campus Ministry: Holy Envy |
Food For Thought, our campus ministry small group at OPC, meets this Sunday right after worship. We'll meet at the portico door after fellowship and walk over to Fridge and Pantry for lunch and our small group discussion on interfaith relationships. Extra copies of the book, Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor will be provide if you don't have one. Lunch is covered by the church! Contact Pastor Marc for more information.
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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 5:30 p.m. to learn about the Iona Community. Simply contact Pastor Lawrence for more details about our dinner meeting.
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.
All are invited on this Learning Journey!
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Youth Group This Sunday is Bible Jeopardy! |
How fast is your Bible trivia? Join us for youth group in the Seminary Building this Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 P.M. for Bible Jeopardy! Compete against your friends, and win some prizes! Pre-packaged dinner will be provided. All youth and adult volunteers must wear masks. Before coming to youth group, we ask that you please do a health assessment at home. If you have any flu-like or COVID symptoms, please stay home, and we will see you when you're feeling better. |
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Connections Newsletter Reminder |
It’s getting close to our next deadline, September 20, 2021, for the October 2021 newsletter. And, just like the top of Aiden’s stocking (pictured right), this is an ongoing work in progress. Good information and what you’ve been up to are key to this communications ministry. It’s even more important this coming month to stick to our newsletter deadline in order to get things finished up before scheduled vacation times. Please send your information to the church office, by September 20. Photos are welcome!
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September is the month of summer harvest AND Crop Hunger Walk! While not all of us may be walking (or running), we know that poverty and hunger exist throughout the world. Each of us can make a difference by contributing a portion of our own food budget to help those who struggle each day to meet even minimal dietary needs.
You may donate on-line by credit card at Oxford/L.Warren Nelson Memorial Crop Hunger Walk or send a check made out to Crop Hunger Walk to the church office. Also, on September 26, Eradicating Systemic Poverty Sunday, there will be one or more collection places for donations (cash or check) to be placed, one in the narthex and one either in the Molyneaux or near the Memorial garden. Please put donations in an envelope.
On behalf of the ESP Team, thanks for being part of the walk to eliminate world hunger.
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The first meeting of the year for the Tuesday Afternoon Circle will be September 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Molyneaux Lounge. The lesson will be number 1 in “What My Grandmothers Taught Me” our study guide for 2021-2022.
Those wishing to have lunch before the meeting will meet at Fridge and Pantry at 12:30 p.m. (across the street from OPC)
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Please bring a picture of your grandmother.
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Deacon and Youth - Drive by Food Drive |
The Deacons and the Youth Group are working together to organize a "Drive by" food drive to help support TOPSS. The food drive will take place on Sunday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seminary Church.
Items that TOPSS has requested of OPC: cranberries, pumpkin, stuffing, gravy, corn muffin mix, instant potatoes, canned pears, canned mandarin oranges. They also need oatmeal, toothpaste, shampoo body wash, and toilet paper.
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Administrative Assistant's Vacation |
Bridgite Dickerson, our Office Administrator, will be on vacation beginning Monday, September 27 and will return to the office on Monday, October 4.
Worship bulletins for Sunday, September 26 and October 3 will be prepared on Wednesday, September 22 and printed on Friday, September 24. Please turn in any announcements for bulletins and Friday's Voice (September 24 and October 1) by Wednesday, September 22.
While Bridgite is on vacation, Cia Beal will be covering the office Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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The meal, the meal, the meal...
We are doing sandwiches, chips and potato salad with cookies for dessert for the next Community Meal. If you can supply the fixings for sandwiches (Ham and Cheese, Rueben, Egg Salad, Tuna, BLT, whatever you
like to make), that would be great. We can also use Potato Salads and Cookies. The Meal is at 5:30 on Wednesday, September 29 at the Seminary Building.
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The Oxford Presbyterian Women are planning to offer a Rummage sale and Heavenly Boutique this October. Let's start cleaning up our homes and make this sale a huge success. What do we need? Clothing for Men, Women and Children, Household Items, Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Gifts, Toys, Books and more. The Fall Sale will be held October 14, 15 and a Bag Sale on the 16.
You can drop off items at the Seminary side door on October 10-13. We need volunteers to help with sorting, displaying and pricing items for sale. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October 11, 12, 13, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Thursday, October 14: 10:00 am -3:00 pm.
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Kids Coalition Against Hunger Food Packing Event |
Sunday, October 17, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oxford Presbyterian Church
Seminary Community Room
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.
Registration forms are available in the Narthex. If you would like to be registered, please fill out the form and return to the church office.
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Nominate the Next Generation of Congregational Leaders |
Seeking God...Serving Others... Sharing Christ's Love with All That is our mission at Oxford Presbyterian.
The creative, faithful, and committed leadership of Deacons, Ruling Elders and Trustees brings this ministry to life. Now, please take a prayerful moment. Who in our congregation does the Holy Spirit bring to mind as you hear our mission statement? Who in this Body of Christ deepens this mission and serves as Jesus served?
Prayerfully consider who you will nominate today.
To nominate Elders, Deacons and Trustees, please click here.
If you have any questions please reach out to the co-chairs of the Nominating Committee, Ginny Layton or Steve Flee.
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Youth Group Hosts Fellowship for October! |
October is youth group’s month to host fellowship after worship, and we are looking for volunteers! If you are able to help out, please contact Pastor Marc or Jenn Walter, through the church office.
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Gratitude takes nothing for granted,
is never unresponsive,
is constantly awakening to new wonder,
and to praise of the goodness of God.
- Thomas Merton
As you worship with us in person, you will find offering plates located in the church narthex into 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 thank You God for most this amazing
day; for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes
- e.e. cummings
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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