The Weekender

for

July 10, 2022

4th Sunday After Pentecost

Worship with us at Oxford UMC

"Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have the habit of doing. Rather, let us encourage each other, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:25

Join us for Worship in the Sanctuary or via Livestream

ALL ARE WELCOME !!!

Sermon: Prayer of Jesus: For Those to Come

Rev. Dr. Patrick Jackson

Scripture: John 17: 20-23

Pastor's Thoughts Behind The Sermon

Scripture Reading

9:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship

Service

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11:30 a.m.

Elevate Praise Worship Service

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Childcare available!

Our Nursery is open during both services.

Christian Living Today

Sunday

10:30 am

Follower's

Sunday

10:30 am

YOUTH CHURCH

Sunday

11:30 am

Children's Chapel Choir

Sunday

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Children's Church

Sunday

11:30 am

BACKPACK MINISTRY 2022

is taking donations online, cash, or by check. (please put "backpack" in the memo line on check).

Weekly Devotional by Barbara Maxwell will return in

The Weekender July 21, 2022

Vacation Bible School

was a GREAT SUCCESS!!!

Thanks to all the volunteers that helped. We couldn't have done it without you!!!

YMCA Summer Camps

Oxford UMC is a hosting site for YMCA Summer Camps again this year. Children will enjoy arts & crafts, field trips, and many other activites. They will be using the Gym, Family Life Center, and the Patio.

Call 210-924-2277 for more information.

YMCA Link

Gathering for Rummage Sale

August 19-20, 2022

It's time to Clean!

It's the time of year when we clear out and organize our closets, garages, yards, etc. Please bring your sellable items to the church for our Rummage sale. We love your housewares, décor, yard art, tools, toys, linens, clothes, shoes, etc.

Volunteers Needed.

Contact Joyce Hitsman at 210-723-3079 or the office at 210-696-0192

Items can be dropped off at the

Church Office on

Monday and Wednesday mornings.

9:00 am - 12:00 am

Are We Missing A Birthday? Let Us Know.

July Birthday List

Mother's Day Out

Would YOU like to volunteer to help our MDO program on Tuesdays and Thursdays? If so, click below.

Send Email to MDO

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY

The Pantry Team

Dear friends,

The pantry team is sharing the FLC with a robust group of children with the YMCA!

We have moved our operation into the kitchen area. It takes some creativity, however, we are happy to keep this service available.

We praise God for His abundance in providing for this much needed ministry. We thank each of you for your continued support.

Blessings

Oxford Pantry Team

Food Pantry serves those in need each

Wednesday 2pm - 3pm.

This Wednesday, Food Pantry served 51

families!

Donations of pantry supplies can be dropped off at the Church Office.

Donations of money should be marked 'Food Pantry'.

(See below for ways to give.)

Did you Know?

There are no food or drinks allowed in the Sanctuary.

Oxford UMC Men's Ministries

Oxford's Men's Ministry

Thursday's at 7pm

Education Building-

Double Classroom

July 14, 2022 - 3rd lessonof Jim Cymbala's When God's Spirit Moves
June 21, 2022 - no meeting

Summer Schedule

Oxford UMC Women's Ministries

Women's Bible Study

1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday @ 10:00am in the Choir Room

UMW

Dorcas Circle

Every 3rd Tuesday in

Family Life Center

Fellowship at 9:30 am

Program at 10:00 am

UMW

Kneeling Sisters Circle

Every 4th Thursday @6:30pm in the

Contact the Trustees

Are you at church and notice something needs to be repaired, such a light’s in the bathroom or a leaky faucet and forget to tell someone on the Board of Trustees? Oxford now has an email that you can send in those request repair request! The email address: letsfixit@oxfordumc.org

Weekender Newsletter Items

The deadline for Weekender submissions is

Wednesday at noon.

Thanks for connecting and keeping in touch with the church.

Click here to send information.

You join us for worship via Livestream and view our archive of services on our YouTube Channel and on Facebook Live

Please SUBSCRIBE to Oxford's YouTube Channel.

Join the Prayer Chain today!

Please email your prayer requests to prayerchain@oxfordumc.org

or contact our prayer ministry leader Ana Davis.

Tune in to the Wednesday Night Prayer Service every Wednesday at 7 p.m. online on our Facebook page and via YouTube.

Online Giving is a Safe & Healthy Option!

Safe Ways to Give

You can give via text message by texting oxfordumc and any $ amount to 73256 to give safely & directly to the church.

You mail also mail financial donations to:

Oxford UMC, P.O. Box 29067, SATX. 78229

TEXT GIVING

Text oxfordumc and any $ amount to 73256 to give conveniently and directly to the church.

2022 Budget

Learn more about where your money is going within the Church, and why your pledges and donations are so very needed!

If you wish further details, the information may be obtained through the Finance Office.

Budget vs Actual through March 2022:

Click Here for Yearly Budget

Connect with us via Realm!

Do you find yourself looking for your church friends' addresses? You can have them at your fingertips in your smart phone with the Realm app!

We have an app for that!

Step 1. Download Realm Connect onto your smart phone:

Android users

Apple users

Learn more

Step 2. Take a picture of this QR Code to link to our Church:

2022 PLEDGE CARDS

are still available.

Your may still submit your 2022 pledge. Bring it to the Church office or drop it in the Collection plate. Should you need one, one can be mailed out to you.

For the latest news in our denomination, please visit www.umnews.org

Church Office Hours

Our Church Office is open

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monday - Friday

Pumpkin Patch News/FALLOWEEN

Falloween (Pumpkin Patch) is around the corner. Pumpkins have been ordered and we are already looking for volunteers. Justin Mendoza and Diane Brewer are taking the lead!! Also, back by popular demand will be the Craft Sale. Start getting your groups together to get a booth and start CRAFTING. More information will be added coming up.

Oxford UMC Infectious Disease Response Plan

CDC Updated Guidelines as of January 30, 2022.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Following CDC guidelines, Church Council voted on Monday, March 7, 2022 to remove the separation ropes from the Sanctuary, and to make the wearing of masks OPTIONAL for services and meetings. (MDO program will continue wearing masks.) Hand sanitizing stations will remain.

The Church Council strongly recommends that, with the exception of those with a medication exemption, members of our congregation get a COVID-19 vaccination.

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