SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

BIBLE STUDY—BOOK of JOB Eugene Peterson states in The Message: “Job suffered. His name is synonymous with suffering. He asked, Why? Why me? And he put his questions to God.” Like Job, we suffer in health and in circumstances of family and friendships. Like Job, we have ideas about God’s control. Like Job, we hear friends’ opinions of why we suffer. Rev. Leety leads exploration of Job, Sunday mornings 9-10, Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, 2006.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe—The movie is currently showing in theatres. Anticipating the film of C. S. Lewis’s book, publishers are releasing 170 books in 60 countries before Christmas. Consider reading Mere Christianity, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters or giving them as gifts.

THIS WEEK AT OVERBROOK

SUNDAY, December 18, 2005		WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2005
9:00 a.m.	Carol Choir	9:00 a.m.	Prayer Fellowship
9:00 a.m.	Friendship Class	9:30 a.m.	Clintonville Mothersingers
9:00 a.m.	Adult Forum –	7:00 p.m.	Capital Campaign Steering Committee
9:30 a.m.	MidHi Sunday School Grades 5-8	7:00 p.m.	AA Wednesday
9:30 a.m.	Chapel Class	7:00 p.m.	OA Wednesday
9:30 a.m.	Families Get Together – Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m.	Fellowship Time	THURSDAY, December 22, 2005
10:30 a.m.	Worship Service	11:00 a.m.	Bible Study
11:30 a.m.	Chancel Chimes	11:00 a.m.	Mid Ohio Workers
11:30 a.m.	Capital Campaign Reporting	7:00 p.m.	Celebration Singers
12:00 p.m.	New Beginnings Luncheon	7:30 p.m.	Chancel Choir
4:00 p.m.	Carols, Lessons & Poetry	7:30 p.m.	Families Anonymous
5:15 p.m.	Youth Fellowship to tour Zoo Lights
		FRIDAY, December 23, 2005
MONDAY, December 19, 2005
6:30 p.m.	Girl Scout Troop 283	SATURDAY, December 24, 2005
6:30 p.m.	Girl Scout Troop 150		BUILDING CLOSED
6:30 p.m.	Cub Scout Pack 74 Meeting	6:30 p.m.	Christmas Eve Family Service
7:00 p.m.	Boy Scout Troop 474	10:00 p.m.	Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7:00 p.m.	Depression Support Group

TUESDAY, December 20, 2005
9:30 a.m.	Circle 2
12:30 p.m.	Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m.	Stephen Ministry

SUNDAY

MORNING SCHEDULE

December 18, 2005

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8:30 A.M.-11:45 A.M. INFANT/TODDLER CARE (Preschool Wing)

Sign-up sheets are posted outside the Nursery and Room 107.

Your help as a volunteer enables OPC to provide quality care of children.

9:00 A.M. ADULT FORUM: Christmas Memories – Members of the Forum Committee

NEXT WEEK: NO FORUM – Merry Christmas

9:30 A.M.—CHAPEL CLASS TODAY: Can people not literally poor and hungry still

be “poor and hungry”? (Isaiah 45: 5, 6; 50: 4-9)

NEXT WEEK: The Christmas message. (Isaiah 61: 1-2; Luke 2: 8-20)

10:00 – 10:25 A.M. FELLOWSHIP TIME (Narthex) Sign-up for yummies on the table.

10:30 A.M. WORSHIP (Sanctuary) Child care for ages five and under (Preschool Wing)

WELCOME TO VISITORS. Sign the Friendship Pad in the pew pocket; include your address and phone number. Use a visitor nametag so that we can greet and welcome you. After worship, visit the Information Center in the Narthex.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

CHILDREN’S BULLETINS are available for ages 3-6 and 7-12. They contain fun, age- appropriate activities related to today’s worship. The bulletins, along with pencils or crayons, can be found on the table in the Narthex, or by asking an usher for assistance.

THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL as of Thursday morning: J

TODAY’S CONCERNED DEACON is wearing a yellow carnation, he will be available in the Narthex to hear your concerns after the service.

NOVEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT: Total Revenue $38,184.93; Total Expenditures (38,494.59); Net Revenue over Expense (309.66)

GIFTS FOR THE FUTURE Many, many thanks go to all of you who have returned your pledge cards. You have eased the stress on all members of the Campaign Steering Committee; you have pleased the hard working Session members. To those of you who have not returned your cards, today is the day to do so. Make a leader of the congregation happy! Results to date: Annual Stewardship $1,165,874 and Capital Fund $526,905.

FRIENDSHIP CLASS BAKE SALE was a big success. There was a great variety of goodies to choose from and they were nicely packaged. Thank you to those in the congregation who brought in things to sale. The sale brought in $1,002.00 and the Secret Santa Shop at the Christmas Carol Buffet was able to donate $73.00, making a total of $1,075.00 to be donated to the Greater Columbus Habitat for Humanity.

CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING. Presbyterians have long celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ by giving generously to an Advent offering. The Christmas Joy Offering dates back

FAMILY GET-TOGETHER TODAY during Sunday School time, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Join us for activities and refreshments to end the unit “Christmas Around the World.”

NEW BEGINNINGS, a group for all singles, meet in the South Parlor today immediately following the worship service for a potluck luncheon. Even though you may have forgotten to prepare a dish, you are welcome to attend.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TOURS THE ZOO LIGHTS. Meet in the Narthex after the Lessons and Carols and car-pool to the Columbus Zoo to look at the lights. Will return to church around 9:00 p.m.

JUST LOOK AT THEM NOW! If you are a preschool graduate, or parent of one, let the Preschool know where life has taken former preschool students. We’re gathering information to learn where “our kids” are now as part of the 40^th birthday celebration of preschool, on Sunday, February 26, 2006.

FESTIVAL OF CAROLS, LESSONS AND POETRY

TODAY AT 4:00 P.M.

Neighbors and friends are invited to join the congregation for a vesper service of traditional Christmas scriptures, well-loved carols and anthems, and poetry. Bring a guest. Choirs and instrumentalists are directed by Sarah Shaffer, with Nancy Deeth on organ and piano. Child-care provided for infants & toddlers in the Nursery. Offering plates will be at the door for contributions. Join choirs and instrumentalists in celebration of the birth of Jesus.