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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.

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.

TRUNK OR TREAT NEEDS YOUR HELP!

We need people to host Trunks/Tables. Please see the announcement below or contact Trish Lisa at tlisa@orchardpark.org if you are interested in helping.

WORSHIP WITH US

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 & Main Street)

11:15 a.m. Middle School Fellowship (Youth Rooms)

11:15 a.m. Mind the Gap (115)

11:15 a.m. Sprout (205 & 206)

11:15 a.m. Parents in Prayer (212)

11:15 a.m. Financial Landscape (North Chapel)

11:30 a.m. Band Rehearsal (Music Room)

4:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat (Pavilion)

Did you know?

The sermon is available for pickup during worship.

You can also find the worship video here.

Stewardship 2024 Campaign

2024 Pledge Campaign Update


As of 10/23/2023 we have already received pledges totalling $135,452.37 which represents 10% of our campaign goal. Thank you for your prompt response and generosity!! 


For those of you who wish to fulfil your pledge via a stock transfer, you may find the necessary information within this document. Please notify Joe Jansen when you initiate the transfer of funds so that he can monitor the transaction and record the gift in the proper giving year.

Give a 2024 Pledge

As we heed God’s call to put our faith into action, your financial support is important; congregational giving makes up nearly three-quarters of the church’s annual resources. With generous hearts and gratitude for God’s blessings, we give to sustain Orchard Park Presbyterian Church’s ministries and advance the work of the Beloved Community. Click Here for more information regarding the 2024 Stewardship Campaign.

Stewardship 2024


Financial Landscape Meeting –

October 29, 11:15 a.m. in the Lounge,

 

Commitment Sunday –

November 12, 10: 00 a.m. service, followed by a brunch in the Lounge at 11:15 a.m.

We will be remembering Anne Porteous and other church members as well as honoring our last remaining founder Becky Blanton Atz.

Bring your commitment card.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sign Up for Text Reminders and Notifications

If you would like to receive text messages from OPPC, click here.

Adult Education


There will be NO adult education in the North Chapel Sunday, because of the “Financial Landscape” overview in the North Chapel. Adult Education will resume our class in the North Chapel November 5, 2023.


Trunk or Treat 2023 - LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP TO HELP


Thank you to everyone that has signed up to help and all of those who have brought candy and treats. However, we are in need of people to sign up to be a Trunk station.


Sign Up Here.

Thank you so much for your help in making this a wonderful, safe, event.

Youth Lock In


Join Youth Director, Dr. Kristin (Kiki) Lehr November 4 for a youth lock in.

Click to Sign Up.

White River Yacht Club Blood Drive


Nov 4, 2023 blood drive at the White River Yacht Club:

1400 E 74th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240


Walk in's are welcome or anyone can scan the QR code for a specific appointment time. The club will be serving chicken noodle soup and homemade treats for anyone who donates.

Join us for a FREE workshop about Anxiety November 11! This unique workshop will incorporate topics like "Protecting Your Peace" and "Strategies for Panic." This event is open to high school students through age 99. This event will be run by mental health professionals and experts in their fields. Register for the FREE Anxiety Workshop.

Raffle Honoring Anne Porteous


This is your opportunity to have a memory item from one of our beloved founding members, Anne Porteous. You may purchase raffle tickets to win this quilt. 1 ticket = $1. Or 6 tickets for $5. Raffle purchases end Commitment Sunday. Please visit the table on Mainstreet to view the quit and purchase raffle tickets. If you have any questions, contact Doris Wright at 317.846.4625.

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.

MISSIONS

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Israel/Palestine


As violence escalates in and around Israel/Palestine, PDA is providing humanitarian assistance through partners on the ground and through ACT Alliance.


Click here to donate Through PDA to help humanitarian assistance.

Help Support Clothesline Ministry


OPPC’s Clothesline Ministry provides clothing to at-risk Carmel Clay Elementary and Middle School students. The Clothesline Ministry expanded its reach in 2023 to include all Carmel Clay Elementary and Middle Schools. So far the Clothesline Ministry has filled 29 requests for clothing since the beginning of the fall 2023 school year. To fill more requests, we need your help. Please bring new and gently used clothing appropriate for elementary and middle school students and fill up the grocery cart on Main Street. Clothing items needed include pants, shorts, long sleeve & short sleeve shirts, along with new socks and underwear. We will collect donations through the end of October. According to Cradles to Crayons, "lack of clothing" accounts for 3 of the top 10 reasons kids miss schools. And 2 in 5 American kids are unable to adequately dress themselves every day. Carmel is no exception. OPPC is here to help those in need with your generous contributions. School social workers, teachers, at-risk students, and parents struggling to make ends meet thank you.

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.

The Week Ahead

October 30 - November 5, 2023

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.

MONDAY

9:30 a.m. Quilters (208)

4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)

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)

4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)

8:00 p.m. AA Starts Don't Fall (121)


WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. Together Today (Lounge)

10:00 a.m. Bible Study With Pastor (Zoom)

4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)

7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Rooms)

7:00 p.m. Bells (Music Room)

THURSDAY

9:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study (Zoom & Lounge)

10:00 a.m. St. Peters Group (North Chapel)

4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball(Pavilion)

5:15 p.m. ACA Book Study (115)

6:30 p.m. AA District 12 meeting (120)

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice


FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. Old GOAT Group (115)

4:00 p.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)

6:30 p.m. Trinity Fellowship (Lounge)


SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. Bible Study (115)

9:00 a.m. IBA Basketball (Pavilion)

7:00 p.m. Youth Lock In (Youth Rooms)


SUNDAY

10:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary)

11:00 a.m. After Service Fellowship (Lounge)

11:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study (North Chapel)

11:15 a.m. Middle School Fellowship (Youth Room)

11:15 a.m. Parents in Prayer (212)

11:15 a.m. Sprout ( 205 & 206)

11:30 a.m. Band Rehearsal (Music Room)

4:00 p.m. Young Families (115)

6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (Youth Rooms)

Connect With Us

Sign Ups for OPPC 


These are the active signups for Orchard Park Presbyterian Church.


Just click on the category and it will take you to the sign up.


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Sunday Ushers

Worship Leaders

Posts of Interest


If you would like the most up to date information, under the section Latest News on the website home page, will give you the just uploaded content.


These are the direct links (Just Click the category):


Mission Spotlights

Worship Enrichment 

Presbyterian Women

Monthly Newsletters

Weekly Enews

Art Gallery

Youth Enrichment

Enrichment Opportunities for Children

Giving

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There are many ways in which to connect and feel Close to Home at Orchard Park 


To view the website 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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1605 E 106th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46280

(317) 844-1107

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