Eighth 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: Genesis 1:26-28
Reflections on the Lux Summer Theological Institute
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: Kylee Fears attends the Lux Summer Theological Institute
for Youth at Monmouth College)
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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Join us in worship this Sunday for a special presentation from Kylee Fears on her experience at this year's Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth at Monmouth College. This year's theme was “A New Earth: Thinking Theologically about Environmental Justice." Kylee will be offering her insights on the content of this 2-week program, what she learned, and how her faith has grown and transformed as a result. We hope to see you in worship! |
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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!
As our lunch wraps up, the Connections Committee and our Caring for Creation team invite you to join Pastor Lawrence on a “Walk in the Woods.” Our walk will take us on a relatively flat path through deciduous and evergreen trees as well as around a small seasonal pond. We will take a "staggered start" walk on the park's short trail loop, allowing both safe physical distance from each other, and room for observation and contemplation.
- Connections Committee
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Monthly Newsletter - A New Chapter |
With July 20 around the corner as the due date for articles to be published in the August newsletter, we wanted to let you know of a few items that will stay the same as well as a few changes. One of the most significant changes is that Carol Klumb is our incoming newsletter editor. After eleven creative and faithful years as editor, Nancy Moeckel has handed this vital role over to Carol. Thank you Nancy and Carol!
What's staying the same?
The due date for articles to be published in the next newsletter will remain the 20th of every month.
Pictures of your ministry news/events are not only always appreciated, but they are also actively welcomed!
The weekly Voice is designed for very short articles about upcoming ministry events or reports on recent ministry news. The monthly newsletter will continue to be our primary forum of longer articles and stories about our ministry and congregational life.
What's changing?
Please send all of your articles, images and others contributions for the newsletter to Bridgite at office@oxfordpresbychurch.org. Bridgite will be collecting all the newsletter material every month.
By sending your newsletter submissions to Bridgite, you also help us in our new communications ecosystem that includes the website and the Voice.
Thank you so much for being part of this change.
We truly have so much good news to share about how the Holy Spirit is working through our ministry.
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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 Joyce Weber will take place Thursday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the Memorial Church sanctuary. Please click here for Joyce's obituary.
All are welcome to join us in-person as well as over the livestream at this link.
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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 connect with one another and 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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The Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) team of the Oxford Presbyterian Church (OPC) is 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.
There is no cost to anyone attending this all-day event. In order to provide for comfortable seating, we ask that you REGISTER by July 27.
Or—mail in registration to: ESP, Oxford Presbyterian Church, Oxford, OH 45056
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The big change in the life of Ann and Brent Bader is that Ann has recently retired from her position as an admissions counselor at Miami. The challenges of working from home, missing colleagues and potential students and their families,
on-line meetings and events, less than reliable technology, all played a part in her decision. Family connected via zoom meetings and group texts. They did get together in July 2020 at the family cabin - a wonderful but a bit scary time. All breathed a sigh of relief two weeks after they parted when no one came down with COVID.
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A significant work in our congregation is taking place 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 to serve on the Nominating Committee or share 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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Creating a Healthy Community |
Thank you for a successful blood drive, especially during a holiday week. Listed below are the overall results.
45 people registered to give blood!
37 were successful!
93% percent of goal!
2 First Time Donors!
Over 111 lives will be positively impacted because of total donations!
Next Blood Drive:
OPC Seminary Church Community Room
Wednesday, August 11 - 8:30pm - 4:00pm.
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Generosity is to materialism what kryptonite is to Superman.
- Lloyd Shadrach
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
Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.
And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.
- Maya Angelou
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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