Ninth 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: John 6:1-21
Message: "Bread for Life"
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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If you’re intrigued by the title of this book, THE STORY, please feel free to join us in the Molyneaux Lounge before church this Sunday, July 25, at 9:15. Promise that we’ll conclude before the church service at 10:00.
We’re going on this Bible “adventure” to learn even more about God’s love for all of us.
Books are available in the church office for $5, but come and try out our discussion first if you feel comfortable with that!
All are welcome!
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For the past 8 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.
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Creating a Healthy Community |
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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Save the Date - Joint Worship Service |
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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Joyfully we will gather for the annual Welcome Back Picnic on Sunday, August 29, 2021, following worship, in the courtyard. The Connections Committee will provide subs, chips, cookies and drinks. Y’all come - catch up with friends, hear the latest jokes, and enjoy the fellowship that we have missed for so long. |
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The “Spirit of Scotland” is an eight-day guided tour exploring our sacred heritage, sponsored by the Oxford Presbyterian Church. If you ever dreamed of walking the historic streets of Edinburgh and Stirling, sauntering across the holy isle of Iona, witnessing the majestic beauty of the Scottish Highlands, or exploring the university town of St. Andrews, the Spirit of Scotland is for you.
The tour leader is Pastor Lawrence in coordination with Rev. James Wallace (Church of Scotland). Ecumenical and welcoming, interested friends and neighboring congregations are invited to join us June 7 – 15, 2022 for this exciting Learning Journey.
Early bird registration is now open and continues through July 25. Everyone registering by Sunday receives a $200 discount from the regular rate.
For more brochure and booking form click here. Contact Pastor Lawrence with any inquiries.
All are invited on this Learning Journey!
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With humble thanks and much love for my church family – I’m grateful to each and everyone for my notes, cards, food, flowers, and phone calls!! I’m completely overwhelmed!! Without your continued prayers and love, I wouldn’t be where I am now! I have so much to be grateful for – my family and friends! I’m learning to walk over again – but each day is more successful than the day before!
Thank you for your love and support.
Love and Hugs
Kate Wespiser
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How We Can Make A Difference |
The Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) Team recently heard from our friends at the Family Resource Center (FRC) of a “double set” of needs that, potentially, some of us could help solve. Here is the situation: Clients of FRC are in need of furniture and appliances; Oxford-area residents have similar items they’d like to donate.
FRC is seeking one or more volunteers with trucks who could assist with this exchange: getting donated items to those in need of them. Do you have a truck—or maybe a large van—and time to occasionally pick up and deliver furniture or appliances? Are you able to assist someone with a truck or van to help pick up and deliver?
If so, this would be an opportunity to provide help to a local agency and to citizens with needs. Please indicate your own limitations, such as: only Wednesday evenings, 7-9; or only Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 and/or nothing over xxx pounds.
Thank You!
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And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance,
so that you may always have enough of everything,
and may provide in abundance for every good work.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
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
Go where your best prayers take you.
- Frederick Buechner
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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