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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 (8/13) 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 (Sanctuary & Online)
11:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Screen (Office)
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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Bluegrass Sunday | August 20, 2023
Date: August 20, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. Service, 11:00 a.m. Potluck
Location: North Parking Lot, Under the Tent
Please join us for our Outdoor Bluegrass Worship Service under the big tent on the N. Parking Lot. Followed by a Potluck Lunch and Games. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors.
The Outreach Committee will be providing pulled pork and chicken for the main dish. If your last name begins with:
A – L bring a side or salad.
M – Z bring a side or dessert.
Click to learn more.
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Church Rummage Sale
Date: Aug 9 – 11 (the 9th, is for church members only)
Time: Aug 9, 4 :00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Aug 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Aug 11, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: OPPC Pavilion
Proceeds go to missions and supporting the youth of OPPC. Please tell your friends and family!
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If you would like to receive text messages from OPPC, click here.
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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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Thursday Morning Women’s Bible
Starts study on August 24 and will be using the book “Navigating Gospel Truth”. It’s a study where we should acquire skills to make us better students of Scripture. We will meet via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. This is another video-based study with eight sessions and seven weeks of homework.
Please email lpope714@gmail.com for a zoom invitation and information about getting the book. (The zoom meeting ID and passcode are - Meeting ID: 829 5779 3075 Passcode: 020079 )
From the back of the book:
“The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are four accounts of one extraordinary life. To read each of these accounts well, we must learn how the four biographies of Jesus complement each other—even when, at first glance, they might seem to contradict. In this 8-session Bible study, Rebecca McLaughlin will guide you through the different literary terrain of the Gospels. She’ll teach you to identify and understand the different kinds of writing in these ancient texts, including narrative, parable, prophecy, and more. Through this journey, you’’ll acquire skills to become a better student of Scripture, gain confidence in the truth of the Gospels, and realize a more captivating view of the Savior.”
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Wednesday Supper & Study
Date: Wednesday, 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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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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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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OPPC Day of Caring: August 27, 2023
A day of global and local mission projects focusing on water. Childcare is available until Noon. Sign up on the website or on Main Street. Deadline to sign up is August 25, or until spots fill.
Help Build Water Purifiers with Fountains of Hope!
Capacity is 50 people.
Spend an afternoon rafting on the White River with Friends of the White River!
Depart from Orchard Park at 11:00 a.m. Capacity is 28 people.
Cost is $30. The age limit is 10 and older.
Haiti Birthing Kits for mothers and midwives in Haiti.
Capacity is 20 people.
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This is for children of all ages
The parable of the hummingbird: education and activities about the sanctity of water will be offered for families and children of all ages in Room 205.
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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
August 14-20, 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)
6:00 p.m. Carmel Community Players Rehearsal (North Chapel)
7:00 p.m. PW Miriam Circle (Lounge)
8:00 p.m. AA I smokers (121)
8:00 p.m. AA II non smokers (120)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 1 (204)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 2 (206)
8:00 p.m. Alaanon 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)
6:00 p.m. Carmel Community Players Rehearsal (North Chapel)
8:00 p.m. AA Starts Don't Fall (121)
WEDNESDAY
9:30 a.m. Together Today (Lounge)
10:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Zoom)
6:00 p.m. Carmel Community Players Rehearsal (North Chapel)
7:30 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Rooms)
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THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. Rummage Sale (Pavilion)
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study (Zoom) Meeting ID: 829 5779 3075
Passcode: 020079
6:00 p.m. Carmel Community Players Rehearsal (North Chapel)
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Old GOAT Group (115)
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. Bible Study (115)
9:00 a.m. IBA (Pavilion)
SUNDAY: Bluegrass Sunday
9:00 a.m. Our American Community Series (North Chapel)
10:00 a.m. Worship (Outside)
11:00 a.m. Potluck & Games (Outside)
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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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