NEWSLETTER

May 1st, 2024

OPC Mission Statement

Oconee Presbyterian Church's mission is to:

Invite in all people to constantly discover the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Build up one another in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, encouraging everyone to discern & use their gifts.
Send out empowered disciples to our community and the world to share God's love in Word and deed, and to relieve suffering in Christ's Name.

Stay tuned to the newsletter, social media feeds and our website as our church leadership continues to reach out to OPC family and the wider world.

Weekly Calendar

Wednesday, May 1st

7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 2nd

12:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Day of Prayer

3:00 pm – Bridge the Gap Tutoring (1st Floor Classrooms)

Friday, May 3rd

7:00 am – Interdenominational Men's Group

7:00 am – 12:00 pm – Day of Prayer

7:00 pm – OPC to Gwinnett Stripers Game

Saturday, May 4th

10:00 am – Collective Artists Workshop (Sanctuary)

Sunday, May 5th

9:15 am – Sunday School

10:00 am – Choir Rehearsal

10:15 am – Fellowship & Refreshments in the Narthex

10:45 am – Worship Service / Communion

6:00 pm – Youth Group at OPC (End of Year Party)

Monday, May 6th

8:00 am – Bible Times via Zoom

2:00 pm – Fab Fit & Fellowship

Tuesday, May 7th

10:00 am – Staff Meeting

2:00 pm – OPC Walkers

3:00 pm – Bridge the Gap Tutoring (1st Floor Classrooms)

Worship

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:15 am

Sunday School

10:00 am

Choir Rehearsal

10:15 am

Fellowship and Refreshments in the Narthex

10:45 am

Worship Service

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am for the worship service. Youth Sunday - Kailey Stephens will bring the message "You've Got a Friend in Me." If you are unable to attend in-person, join us live on OPC's YouTube channel.

Liturgist

Contact Becky Galvin at bgalvin@uga.edu if you are interested in more information for becoming a liturgist.

Thank you for your past service as a liturgist. We are now looking for volunteers through the end of May. Click here to sign up. If you are not able to serve this spring, there will be other opportunities.

Usher Ministry

Needs you!

Sunday mornings.

Contact Gisela Hodgson at giselahodgson@gmail.com

Individual, family or friend are an option.
Responsiblity is simple.
Pass out bulletins, collect offering and do a quick check of the sanctuary.

Mission Opportunities

MISSIONS OF THE MONTH - MAY

Little Free Pantry

Please check often.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELP KEEP OUR

PANTRY STOCKED.

Helping Hands Ministry

If you have a handyman project you need help with, contact Marty Schofield at schomar1959@gmail.com.

Labor is free and you will be expected to pay for supplies. Priority will be given to small needs-based projects.

Welcoming & Connecting

Friday, May 3rd

7:05 pm game time

"A Day of Prayer"

May 2nd-3rd, 2024

Fellowship & Refreshments

Join us in the Narthex on Sundays at 10:15 am for a time of fellowship and refreshments

Hospitality Team

If you are interested in serving Sunday mornings coffee, refreshments, setting up at 10:15 am. Please contact Amy Neill at amyneill63@gmail.com

Meals Ministry

OPC provides meals to familes as needed. If you are interested in serving please contact Margie Brown at marjorieh5345@gmail.com

Faith Formation

Children, Youth, and Adults

Children's Ministry

Child Registration: Click here

Volunteer Sign-Up: Click here

Youth Ministry

OPC Youth Group activities listed below:

Mark your calendar for

Montreat dates!

Adult Ministry

Small Groups

Bible Times

Mondays at 8:00 am. Current Book: Genesis For Normal People - A Guide to the Most Controversial, Misunderstood, and Abused Book of the Bible. by Peter Enns and Jared Byas Second Edition with Study Guide. Contact Herb Meyer at goodawgripley@gmail.com

Fab Fit & Fellowship

Mondays at 2:00 pm in the Narthex. This class will focus on movements to improve strength, balance, and fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Becky Galvin at bgalvin@uga.edu. (Summer Break starts Memorial Day until fall)

Lily Pads 2.0

Stay tuned for upcoming dates. Contact Donna Davis at donnadavis65@bellsouth.net

Prime Timers

Join our Prime Timers for our monthly gathering. May 15th event (Grill out at Pavilion) at 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share. "ROSS'S WORLDS BEST WURST"

Contact Becky McCaskey at 706-202-7530 or rebecca mccaskey72@gmail.com.

Pub Theology

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at Athentic Brewery. Summer break after May 14th meeting.

We are currently reading: Jonah for Normal People: A Guide to the Most Misunderstood Prophet of the Bible by Jared Byas

Contact Bob Haltiwanger at bobhalti@yahoo.com for more information.

OPC Walkers

Join us Tuesdays at 2:00 pm at Veterans Park, and on the first Tuesday of the month we meet at the State Botanical Gardens Visitor Center. All are welcome! Contact Sally Ross for details at srossphoto@gmail.com

From the OPC Staff

If you have any questions, contact Nora at accounting@opcusa.org

From the desk Nora Joslyn: Bookkeeper

There is still time to pledge. Click here to be directed to our online giving.