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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 for Worship, Fellowship, and Learning.
Here are the list of activities happening. We hope you can join us. All are welcome!
10:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. After Service Fellowship (Lounge)
11:15 a.m. Middle School Fellowship (Youth Rooms)
11:15 a.m. Mind the Gap (115)
11:15 a.m. Parents in Prayer (205)
11:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening (Office)
4:00 p.m. Young Families (115 & Kids Zone)
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (Youth Rooms)
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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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Sign Up for Text Reminders and Notifications
If you would like to receive text messages from OPPC, click here.
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A Word of Thanks
Dear Friends,
All I can say is “Wow!” Thank you! Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and generous celebration of our tenth year together. Thank you for marking time and taking the time to celebrate our ministry. I am truly blessed to be your pastor.
God Bless,
Shelly
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Celebrate at Harvest Christian Fellowship this Sunday (9/17)!
This Sunday at noon Harvest Christian Fellowship will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their music Director, Maurice Woolfolk.
Maurice has shared his amazing musical talent with us at Orchard Park, in years past and members of our praise band will be going down to help lead worship and celebrate this milestone with their congregation. Everyone from Orchard Park is invited to attend.
Harvest Christian Fellowship Church
923 E. 25th St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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New Art in the Art Gallery!
OPPC is excited to welcome artist Carrie Baxter with her Delicious Mud Series. This series is inspired by her travels to Yellowstone National Park. The gallery is open during standard business hours Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Hear, Go, See Returns!
If you want to HEAR someone new or GO and SEE something different this is the adult fellowship group for you! Join us October 14, 2023 for the Indiana Landmarks Wabash, IN rehabilitation tour of 6 properties dating from 1849 – 1972. Lunch will follow. Not all buildings are handicap accessible. The tour is rain or shine and will take most of the day. Carpools will meet in the church parking lot at 9:00 SHARP. Tickets are purchased at indianalandmarks.org/tours-events: $12.00 Members, $15.00 non-members, $20.00 day of tour. Sign-up on Main Street Questions: call, Robin Pemberton, 317-753-7180.
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Nominate a Elder or Deacon!
It’s time again to nominate members to become Ruling Elders or Deacons at OPPC. The election of church officers is at the heart of what it means to be Presbyterian. Members serve three-year terms as Elders (governance of the congregation) and Deacons (care of the congregation).
Nominate online through the website, (Nominate Leadership) adding a nominating paper in the collection tray, or by putting a nominating paper in the nominating mailbox by the church copy room.
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OPPC WANTS YOUR PICTURES
Do you have pictures of OPPC, OPPC events, church members, or of groups? We would love to have them!
Click To Upload Photos
If you don’t feel confident uploading your pictures, contact Brittany Glass at bglass@orchardpark.org. She will be more than happy to help walk you through the process, answer questions, or figure out another way to get your photos.
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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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Wednesday Supper & Study
Date: 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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Supper and Study for Children
September 13, 20, 27 and October 4
Join us in room 118 & 119 (Kid Zone).
September 13: Psalm 139- We all are children of God Books.
September 20: Luke 10:25-38 Who is My Neighbor?
September 27: God’s Paintbrush (feelings expressed through colors; wondering about God)
October 4: Psalm 23: I Am Not Afraid
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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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Parents in Prayer
Join us on Sunday Mornings after worship in room 205 to talk about the topics that pertain to the challenges and joys of parenting…. From resiliency, to social media, to friendships, to mental health, no topic is off the table and all conversations are safe and welcome. Join us! Bring your coffee and your wisdom!
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PYOCA Fall Youth Retreat
Join OPPC at PYOCA for the annual Fall Youth Retreat this November 17-19! Each year youth gather together from across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio for a weekend of rest and fall fun at Pyoca. Youth will gather for keynotes and worship each day, meet new friends through small group sessions, and have plenty of time to explore all that Pyoca has to offer.
This retreat is open to youth in grades 6 - 12.
Register Now
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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. | |
Help Support Family Promise
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis is a homeless shelter for families with kids. We are renting and furnishing apartments around Indy to be used this year as emergency homeless shelters for families until they can find permanent housing, with 24 units in operation at any time!
After a family moves in, they work with our help to secure income, they take over the lease (if they choose), and they keep all the housewares, linens, and furniture for a fresh start! We then rent the next available unit, furnish it, and take the next family that calls for shelter in a constant cycle to house families independently and with dignity. Kids never really feel like they are in a shelter!
Sign Up To Help
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Bring - Back - a - Sack
Take home paper grocery bags with a list of needed items.
Bags should be filled and returned to the church by Sunday September 17 so the items can be distributed at Harvest Christian Fellowship on the September 23rd.
If you would like to donate an appliance, new or used (in working condition), please contact Michael Pietranczyk (mpietranczyk@orchardpark.org) or call the church office to make sure we have space to hold the item and can transport it to Harvest Christian.
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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
September 18 - 24, 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)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
7:00 p.m. PW Book Review Circle (Library)
7:00 p.m. Session (Lounge & Zoom)
8:00 p.m. AA I (121)
8:00 p.m. AA II (120)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 1 (204)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 2 (206)
8:00 p.m. Alanon 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)
2:30 p.m. Notary Help (Library)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
6:00 p.m. Deacons (Lounge)
8:00 p.m. AA Starts Don't Fall (121)
WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m. Jogathon Set Up (North Chapel)
9:30 a.m. Together Today (Lounge)
10:00 Bible Study With Pastor (Zoom)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts: Lions (210)
6:00 p.m. Supper & Study (Lounge & Kidzone)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts: Arrow of Light (206)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts: Bears (203)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts: Tigers (121)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts: Webelos (204)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts: Wolves (120)
7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Rooms)
7:00 p.m. Bells (Music Room)
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THURSDAY
8:30 a.m. Jogathon Set Up (North Chapel)
9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study (Zoom) Meeting ID: 829 5779 3075
Passcode: 020079
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball(Pavilion)
6:45 p.m. ACA Book Study (115)
7:00 p.m. Choir
FRIDAY
8:30 p.m. Jogathon Set Up (North Chapel)
9:00 a.m. Old GOAT Group (115)
1:00 p.m. Special K Group (115)
4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. Bible Study (115)
9:00 a.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)
1:00 p.m. Meredith Carter Service: Visitation (Lounge)
3:00 p.m. Meredith Carter Funeral (Sanctuary)
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Our American Community Series (North Chapel)
10:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. After Service Fellowship (Lounge)
11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study (North Chapel)
11:00 a.m. Middle School Fellowship (Youth Room)
11:00 a.m. Sprout ( 205 & 206)
11:30 a.m. Rehearsal (Music Room)
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (Youth Rooms)
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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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