Third 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: Mark 4:1-20
A Presentation from "Renew: The Green Vacation Bible School!"
JOIN us for WORSHIP from HOME or in the SANCTUARY.
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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Hey Kids! Are you ready to:
Grow in Faith, have Fun,
and CHANGE THE WORLD?
Join us TONIGHT at RENEW: The Green VBS!
Oxford Presbyterian Seminary Church
104 East Church Street
(white building on the corner of Church and Poplar)
June 11th, 12th, and 13th
(Friday: 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday: 9:30-11:30am, Sunday: 10:00am Service)
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Help us support TOPSS (Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services) “Summer Harvest” program which provides bags of food to families with children under the age of 18 typically getting school meals. During Vacation Bible School (June 11th to June 13th), we are collecting children's snacks.
Drop off these items:
- bags of un-popped microwave popcorn
- applesauce cups
- individual cereal bowls
- healthy packaged non-refrigerated snacks
Monetary donations are also welcome and very much appreciated! Send checks marked VBS to our church office, 101 N. Main St.
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The OPW ninth, and final, Zoom Horizons Bible Study using Into the Light, Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament will meet on Monday, June 14th at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Marc van Bulck. The focus of Lesson Nine is the End of Lament. All are welcomed to join in this discussion.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 2745 1953
Passcode: 435554
Dial by phone: 929.205.6099
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A Gathering of Friends
When:
Saturday, June 19, AND Saturday, July 17, at NOON
Where:
Indian Creek MetroPark
6500 Springfield Rd.
Please bring;
- your own lunch for snacking,
- your own chair for the best seat in the park,
- your own kids (or borrow the neighbors’!) for the playground,
- your best walking shoes for either of the marked trails,
- your smile and happy personality for sharing a fun time with friends!
See you on June 19!
Connections Committee
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Creating a Healthy Community - Relay for Life |
Relay for Life of Oxford is having a modified event this year. During the time the event committee needed to do the balk of the planning, we did not have permission to have a full traditional relay. Now that things restrictions are changing, we are putting together a smaller event uptown, complimented by other smaller events throughout the summer. The walk will be held 6-10:30 PM on Saturday, June 19th in the uptown park. Our church still has a team and invites all of you to participate with us. Registration can be found at www.relayforlife.org/oxfordoh The luminaria ceremony will begin at approximately 9:30 PM. If you are not able to join us in person, please consider donating to our team as we continue to work to find a cure for cancer. Thank you for all of your support!
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Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) Team |
The Eradicating Systemic Poverty (ESP) team met this week and has planned several events for this summer and fall. As a vital source of information as to what is happening nationally, we urge you to join us in the on-line national assembly on June 21: The Poor People's Campaign Moral Revival and Launching a Third Reconstruction. This call will unite the poor and dispossessed against systemic racism, poverty, and ecological devastation.
Click on Third Reconstruction to register.
Note: the Third Reconstruction will address poverty and low wages from the bottom up. It is a non-partisan resolution that affects everyone.
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Summer Reading Opportunity! |
On behalf of OPC members, the ESP team has purchased copies of a book, available now, at no cost, for summer reading, in preparation for a late summer/early fall book discussion group that focuses on poverty and scripture. The title of the book is: Always With Us? What Jesus Really Said about the Poor by Liz Theoharis. The author is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and one of the leaders of the Poor People's Campaign. Several of the ESP team members have read this book. Speaking for myself (Anne Bailey), I found the book to be challenging and informative, going as far back in time as the early teachings of Jesus to the era of now, when poverty and inequality face so many in a land of relative wealth.
You may pick up a copy of the book in the church office.
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A new Bible study “Adventure” coming this summer
“THE STORY” is a novel of the Bible, but in 31 chapters rather than 66 books, that see the progression of characters as you would in any novel. And you get all the intrigue, drama and romance you would expect from any “good book.”
Since this will be your adventure as well, we’d like to know:
- If you as an individual/ couple/ family are interested
- What dates and times would work best for you this summer
A copy of this delightful and informative book is available, for your interest, in the church office and will soon be available for $5 each. You may also find this book reviewed on Amazon.com, where a hardcover currently goes for $4.93 (plus shipping and taxes).
or 513-325-8313 ASAP with your interest and if you have any questions.
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Connecting as the Beloved Community |
The Bartel Family adjusted to the challenges of education during the pandemic. Amy became the coordinator of a once a week seminar discussion program, with 9th and 10th graders, at the McGuffey Montessori School, while also teaching Spanish and art. Lawrence augmented the education of the OPC congregation by holding Zoom meetings, presenting the opportunity to attend worship services in their pajamas via the internet, and keeping all advised as to the latest health guidelines. Lydia and Jens became better friends as they attended classes remotely and could empathize with each other. A well deserved trip through western U.S. National Parks is now being enjoyed by the whole family. Amy succinctly put it “We hunkered down and proceeded as usual”.
Dean and Jennifer Lake became really good cooks and farmers during the pandemic. It has been Jennifer’s most memorable year, by far, of teaching seventh graders. In her spare time she built a website for The Apple Tree, a local emporium. Emma, skilled skater, completed in several virtual synchronized skating competitions. Currently Emma is preparing a calf, a heifer and a steer for the Butler County Fair. Austin, a big city boy at heart, is living in Cincinnati and working at King’s Island. Come fall he will be studying Resort Attractions and Management at Bowling Green State University.
Savannah and Cameron Hofer, along with Emilia (8) and Eloise (4), spent five months in forced togetherness. In retrospect, Savannah realizes that it was special family time - no distractions due to everything being cancelled or closed down. Cameron teaches English at Talawanda Middle School and went from one “normal” to another “normal". Employees of Duke Energy had the opportunity to take yoga lessons under Savannah’s tutelage. These were virtual sessions, with technical difficulties sometimes adding to the challenge. Just before the pandemic hit the Hofer’s added a new Irish Setter puppy, Larkin, to their household. Perfect timing!
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Will you have time to knit a prayer shawl over the summer? Cornelia Browne will supply and deliver yarn to you. Please call (513) 524-7716.
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"When Jesus said to love your neighbor, a lawyer who was present asked him to clarify what he meant by neighbor...Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan,
the point of which seems to be that your neighbor is to be construed as meaning
anybody who needs you."
- Frederick Buechner
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Living Into Hope
“I am writing because sometimes we are closer to the truth in our vulnerability
than in our safe certainties."
- Rachel Held Evans
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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