ARE YOU A GOOD HOST? The Reverend Malin Dahanga joins Overbrook for 6 weeks from October 6 to November 16 as part of Synod’s Mission to the USA program. We need people to host Malin for a meal or take him with you to the opera, art museum, Halloween storytelling or even a birthday party! Welcome him, read his perceptions of our church and culture, and welcome him as a brother in Christ. Please contact Bill Leety by e-mail wrleety@overbrookchurch.org

 

THIS WEEK AT OVERBROOK

 

SUNDAY, October 1, 2006

TUESDAY, October 3, 2006 Cont.

 

9:00 a.m.

Carol Choir

7:30 p.m.

John Beltz Committee

 

9:00 a.m.

Friendship Class

7:30 p.m.

Christian Education Committee

 

9:00 a.m.

Inquirers’ Class meet with Session

7:30 p.m.

Membership Committee

 

9:00 a.m.

Adult Forum – Fred Hitzhusen

7:30 p.m.

Mission Committee

 

9:30 a.m.

Chapel Class

7:30 p.m.

Wellness Committee

 

9:30 a.m.

Sunday School – Preschool – Grade 12

7:30 p.m.

Worship Committee

 

10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time

 

 

 

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service – World Communion

WEDNESDAY, October 4, 2006

 

11:30 a.m.

Chancel Chimes

7:30 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast Group

 

4:00 p.m.

Canterbury Ringers

9:00 a.m.

Parent’s Day Out

 

5:00 p.m.

Westminster Choir

9:00 a.m.

Prayer Fellowship

 

5:45 p.m.

Youth Fellowship – Prepare Trinity Lunch

9:30 a.m.

Clintonville Mothersinger’s

 

 

 

7:00 p.m.

AA Wednesday

 

MONDAY, October 2, 2006

7:00 p.m.

OA Wednesday

 

6:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Den 2

 

 

 

6:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Den 5

THURSDAY, October 5, 2006

 

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Den 3

9:30 a.m.

Overbrook Belles

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Den 7

11:00 a.m.

Bible Study

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Den 9

7:00 p.m.

Celebration Singers

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Den 11

7:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir

 

7:00 p.m.

Girl Scout Troop 723

7:30 p.m.

Families Anonymous

 

7:00 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 474

 

 

 

7:00 p.m.

Depression Support Group

FRIDAY, October 6, 2006

 

7:00 p.m.

Officer Training – Deacons & Elders

9:30 a.m.

Women’s Book Discussion Group

 

 

 

 

Malin Dahanga Arrives

 

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

 

 

 

12:30 p.m.

Staff Meeting

SATURDAY, October 7, 2006

 

7:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer

9:00 a.m.

Women’s Early Bird AA Group

 

 

 

SUNDAY

MORNING SCHEDULE

October 1, 2006

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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 TODAY- (Parlor) Dr. Fred Hitzhusen continues the series on Caring for God’s Creation. He will discuss state and local environmental issues. Next week the “Green Columbus” initiative, a program of Columbus Mayor, Michael Coleman’s administration. Speaker to be announced.

 

9:00 A.M.  INQUIRERS’ CLASS (Library) Candidates meet with Session members and welcomed into the congregation during the 10:30 Worship Service.

 

9:30 A.M.  CHAPEL CLASS TODAY: God sends judges to the Israelites, who insist on worshipping other gods. (Ex. 19: 1-6; 24: 3-8)

       NEXT WEEK: Deborah, a prophetess and judge, is sent to Mount Tabor to overcome Jabin’s army. (Judges 4: 4-16)

 

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

 

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

 

TODAY IS WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY. The Sacrament of Communion will be served and we will receive the Peacemaking Offering. Special offering envelopes can be found in the pew pockets. As on all Communion Sundays the loose offering goes to the Board of Deacons in their continuing care in support of the congregation.

 

TODAY IS F.O.O.D. SUNDAY. This month’s contributions go the CRC (Community Resources Center) and they have requested the following items: canned meats, tuna, chicken, ham; canned vegetables of all kinds. Personal Hygiene items are always needed. Please place items in the grocery carts in the Narthex.

 

ARE YOU A TWENTY- OR THIRTY-SOMETHING? Deb Bowsher will gather with you and your peers for a VERY brief (maximum 15 minutes) meeting after worship today to discuss plans to get together for fellowship and mission service activities. Meet Deb in the Conference Room.

 

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING TRINITY LUNCHES. Overbrook Mission Committee has taken on the task of preparing lunches for homeless men the First Monday of every month, and the fifth Monday of months with 5. They will have dinner at 5:45 and prepare the lunches after dinner.

 

ADD-A-COUPLE II is sponsoring a hayride and potluck dinner at John Beltz Retreat this afternoon from 3:00 – 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

 

THE MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP meets this Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. at Scottie MacBean in Clintonville. All men are welcome.

 

YOUR CAR IS DIRTY! Overbrook Youth will wash your car while you’re at church on Sunday morning October 8. Leave your keys with us when you arrive at church, and we’ll have your car clean when you’re ready to leave. Your donation will support high school students Steven and Martin in Kenya through Marafiki and 6 year old Kimberly in Guatemala through Christian Children’s Fund. Hint: if your car is already clean, we would still accept your donation. Youth and assistants: wear your grubby clothes and arrive at 8:15 a.m. for our worship service. Bring your favorite sponge and soft towel.

 

PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP LUNCHEON. You are cordially invited to the annual Stewardship Luncheon Sunday, October 8 at 11:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Brian Michael Smith and the John Vermeulen Trio will be giving a concert of Big Band Favorites at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please bring a dish to share according to assignments. Meat, rolls and drink provided. A-H Dessert  I-Q Salad or snacks  R-Z Vegetable

 

YWCA FAMILY CENTER – OCTOBER 8. Overbrook is responsible for the second Sunday of each month to prepare the dinner meal, serve it and provide fellowship for the homeless families of Columbus. Volunteers usually prepare stew at 2:00 p.m.; transport the meal at 5:00 p.m.; serve from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and return to Overbrook by 8:00 p.m. Coordinators are Jan Bundy and Connie Jump. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board across from the Parlor.

 

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS in Bill Leety’s office next Sunday, October 8, from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 – 12:00 noon.

 

THE CO-ORDINATING TEAM of the Women of Overbrook will meet Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

 

IT’S A MYSTERY! We are missing several 60” x 104” table cloths from the Reception Committee closet in the Parlor. Is it possible that you took one home to wash and press it and forgot to return it? If you have any extra ones in white, gray or beige the reception committee would appreciate them. Please contact Vilora Severance or Ruth Bockbrader.

 

THE JOHN BELTZ COMMITTEE has scheduled their annual Fall Walk for October 29, 2006 at the John Beltz Retreat Center. More details to follow.