Oxford Presbyterian Church at Historic Hopewell Church
Second 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: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Message: "Anknupfungspunkt"
Including the Sacrament of Holy Communion
JOIN us for WORSHIP from HOME or in the SANCTUARY.
on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
and activities to nurture faith
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Ministry News and Upcoming Events |
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Historic Hopewell Church Worship Service |
Sunday, June 6th worship service will be held at Historic Hopewell Church at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required.
Following worship, please join us for...
FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, AND HISTORY
Bob Simpson will be giving a talk about the history of Hopewell Church after the worship service.
All are invited to bring a sack brunch/lunch and a chair. Congregate behind the building for what should be a fun conversation. Rain? Gather inside after the service.
NO 10:00 am service will be held at OPC on June 6.
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Ruling Elder and Church Newsletter Editor, Nancy Moeckel has responded to treatment and will be returning home soon to rest and recuperate. She thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers and undoubtedly will see you all at some point.
Articles for our June/July Newsletter are still being accepted. The last day for submission will be Monday, June 7. Send ministry news to Bridgite here.
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Creating a Healthy Community |
Be a part of a lifesaving team.
Oxford Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, June 9 from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Seminary Community Room
104 E. Church St. (white building on the corner of Church and Poplar)
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
Sponsor Code #321
There is no deferral or delay in donating blood after receiving any COVID-19 vaccine.
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Hey Kids! Are you ready to:
Grow in Faith, have Fun,
and CHANGE THE WORLD?
Get ready for RENEW: The Green VBS!
Oxford Presbyterian Seminary Church
104 East Church Street
June 11th, 12th, and 13th
(Fri: 6:30-8:30pm, Sat: 9:30-11:30am, Sun: 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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Connect with the DOTS* at Lunch in the Park! |
Join us Saturday, June 19, noon, at Indian Creek Park (near Reily on Rte 732). There is a hiking trail and picnic area, and playground.
Bring your lunch, your beverage and yourself!
*Devoted Optimists Trading Stories
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Eradicating Systemic Poverty Takes All Forms |
DO YOU FEEL AS IF YOU’VE BEEN COOPED UP STARING AT A COMPUTER SCREEN WITH LITTLE FRESH AIR OR EXERCISE? IF SO (OR IF NOT), HOW ABOUT EXPERIENCING A MISSION JOURNEY OUTWARD—for your mental and physical health and the well-being of those who have been experiencing homelessness?
The mission journey sponsored by our Eradicating Systemic Poverty Team involves helping rehabilitate homes damaged by the 2019 Dayton, Ohio tornadoes. Work was begun last year by the Tornado Survivors PATHWAY to Homeownership Program and will continue throughout this summer. Training is provided by the Brethren Disasters Ministries.
Already we have volunteers from OPC for Monday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 14. We invite you to join us!
Volunteers are to be 18 years of age or older, although 16 and 17-year-olds will be considered as well. The day goes from 9-4 or 5.
Anne Bailey is the bridge person (contact) for this “change of pace” experience: [email protected]
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Connecting as the Beloved Community |
Dick and Ruth Keebler have found social media to be a real help during the past year or so. It cannot replace being in the same space with family, but it has definitely been valuable. There was a “graduation that did not happen” last spring so friends and relatives got creative in celebrating at home. Going out to dinner was replaced with socializing on a deck or in a backyard. Dick and Ruth were able to go to Florida in January. The challenge was finding new restaurants to replace their old favorites, that had been closed by the pandemic.
Tom and Janet Holmes feel that the pandemic has had more impact on Grady, in his senior year at Talawanda, than it has had on them. Grady participated in three sports, all of which had their challenges. He wrestled with COVID, isolating himself in their basement. Lawrence Tech will benefit from his expertise in lacrosse, as well as his enthusiasm. Tom played golf. The Mac and Joe’s lunch group moved outside to socialize. Friendships seemed to deepen. Janet did yeoman work keeping friends posted on the Holmes’ activities via Facebook. Tom found more time to be reflective and think about the influences on his life.
Jim and Billie Maynard have returned to their Hamilton home after soaking up Florida sun during the winter. Billie has spent much time thinking about our culture. Being the Bible scholar that she is, she found her interpretation of passages changing in light of the pandemic. She found much in common with Paul’s writings. Jim has been writing an article for the next issue of the Miamian, about the 75th anniversary of NROTC on Miami’s campus.
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God has given us two hands – one to receive with and the other to give with.
We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.
- Billy Graham
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
The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness
and the world’s deep hunger meet.
- Frederick Buechner
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Oxford Presbyterian Church | 101 N. Main Street, Oxford OH 45056
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