Eleventh 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: Psalm 34
Message: "Taste and See"
JOIN us for WORSHIP in the SANCTUARY or from HOME.
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
and activities to nurture faith
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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A Message from the OPC Worship Team |
It has been congregational practice throughout the pandemic to be cautious in our opening plan and to follow CDC guidance and local data whenever possible with respect to masking, social distancing, etc. We have also been very proactive in getting vaccinated. These actions have enabled us to experience a safe and welcoming worship environment these past several months.
However, CDC recommendations and local data regarding the highly infectious Delta Variant of Covid-19 suggest that we need to return to masking and distancing practices for the foreseeable future when we gather for worship. Therefore, we are asking that all worshipers, vaccinated or not, wear a mask when attending worship services beginning this Sunday, August 8, 2021. This action will enable us to continue to care for one another and provide the loving environment that we strive for.
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Fellowship Hour Stepping Back |
In response to the decision to require face masks for all worshippers, and to practice social distancing in worship, hosted fellowship hours, following worship, will be cancelled for the foreseeable future.
The Connections Committee
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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 for every Friday through September from 9:00 am-11:30 am.
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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Be a part of a lifesaving team.
Oxford Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 11 - 8:30pm - 4:00pm.
Seminary Community Room
104 E. Church St.
(white building on the corner of Church and Poplar)
Appointments Encouraged
Sponsor Code #321
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A Service of Witness to the Resurrection |
“Death has been swallowed up in victory.
Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?”
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-44
Judy Cross a long-time member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church family, passed away, Tuesday, August 3rd. A Memorial Service will take place, Wednesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Church sanctuary. Please click here for Judy's obituary.
All are welcome to join us in-person as well as over the livestream at this link.
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A Service of Witness to the Resurrection |
I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord.
Those who believe in me, even though they die,
will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me
will never die.
- John 11:25-26
A Memorial Service for Marlene Vaughn will take place Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the Memorial Church sanctuary. Please click here for Marlene's obituary.
All are welcome to join us in-person as well as over the livestream at this link.
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Special Meeting of the Congregation to Elect the Nominating Committee |
On the third Sunday of August, the Oxford Presbyterian Church Session traditionally calls a Special Meeting of the Congregation to elect the Nominating Committee. In 2021 the Special Meeting of the Congregation will take place Sunday, August 15 and will begin approximately 5 minutes after the end of the livestream worship service. The congregational meeting will be hosted in-person and on the Zoom platform.
Accessing the Special Meeting of the Congregation by electronic device (computer, laptop, tablet, etc.):
Accessing the Special Meeting of the Congregation by touch-tone phone (audio only):
- Dial this phone number: 1-312-626-6799
- When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 841 9259 1865
- You should not need it, but in case there are issues, the meeting password is: 677058
- If you don’t hear anything, don’t worry; the meeting may not have officially begun yet.
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On Sunday, August 22 we join our brothers and sisters of Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC) for worship at the Oxford Community Arts Center. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. at the OCAC Outdoor Pavilion at the corner of Walnut and Elm Streets.
Come and celebrate our unity as the body of Christ!
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Welcome Back Picnic - Calling all Cookie Bakers |
Can you help?
We need COOKIES for the Welcome Back Picnic after church on August 29th. There will be a sign up sheet in the narthex, this coming Sunday.
We’re asking for 2 dozen cookies from each baker.
Please sign up with your name and phone number, and bring the cookies to church with you on the 29th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kay Estes at kayestes49@gmail.com or 523-325-8313.
Thank you for your generosity.
Connections Committee
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“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can,
in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can,
as long as ever you can.”
- John Wesley
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
“Never once did Jesus scan the room for the best example of holy living
and send that person out to tell others about him.
He always sent stumblers and sinners.
I find that comforting.”
- Nadia Bolz-Weber
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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