ARE YOU A GOOD HOSTESS? 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 or Polly Boring who will be arranging his daily/weekly calendar.

 

THIS WEEK AT OVERBROOK

 

SUNDAY, September 17, 2006

WEDNESDAY, September 20, 2006

 

8:30 a.m.

Marafiki Silent Art Auction

7:30 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast Group

 

9:00 a.m.

Carol Choir

9:00 a.m.

Parent’s Day Out

 

9:00 a.m.

Inquirers’ Class

9:00 a.m.

Prayer Fellowship

 

9:00 a.m.

Adult Forum

9:30 a.m.

Clintonville Mothersingers

 

9:30 a.m.

Chapel Class

7:00 p.m.

AA Wednesday

 

9:30 a.m.

Sunday School – Preschool – Grade 8

7:00 p.m.

OA Wednesday

 

10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time

 

 

 

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service – 3rd Graders Bibles

THURSDAY, September 21, 2006

 

11:30 a.m.

Chancel Chimes

11:00 a.m.

Bible Study

 

12:00 p.m.

New Beginnings Luncheon

7:00 p.m.

CFIDS/FMS Support Group

 

12:00 p.m.

Session Lunch with Bill

7:00 p.m.

Celebration Singers

 

4:00 p.m.

Canterbury Ringers

7:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir

 

5:00 p.m.

Westminster Choir

7:30 p.m.

Families Anonymous

 

5:45 p.m.

Youth Fellowship

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY, September 22, 2006

 

MONDAY, September 18, 2006

 

 

 

6:30 p.m.

Pack 74 Meeting

 

 

 

7:00 p.m.

Depression Support Group

SATURDAY, September 23, 2006

 

7:00 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 474

9:00 a.m.

Women’s Early Bird AA Group

 

7:00 p.m.

Stephen Ministry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, September 19, 2006

 

 

 

12:30 p.m.

Staff Meeting

 

 

 

7:15 p.m.

Session Council

 

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY

MORNING SCHEDULE

September 17, 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 –  Rev. Les Sauer will be our guest speaker. He will talk about the Ecumenical Partnership and the upcoming arrival of Rev. Malin Dahanga.

 

9:00 A.M.  INQUIRERS’ CLASS (Library) Anyone interested in learning more about what it is to be Presbyterian or wishing to join Overbrook Church, please meet Pam Kindinger in the Library from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

 

9:30 A.M.  CHAPEL CLASS TODAY: The Israelites come into the wilderness of Sinai, and God gives Moses his plan for them. (Exod. 9: 1-6; 24: 3-6)

       NEXT WEEK: Renewal of the covenant. (Joshua 24: 1, 14-24)

 

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, she will be available in the Narthex after worship to hear your concerns.

 

HI NEIGHBOR! Take a few moments to find your name tag and put it on so that fellow worshipers will have the opportunity to meet and learn new names. Try to remember to put it back on the board before you leave.

 

MARAFIKI SILENT ART AUCTION TODAY. Overbrook joins with First Community Church to bring Marafiki Silent Art Auction back to Overbrook. Dr. John Nganga, Director/Founder of Marafiki Global AIDS Ministry, Inc. will return this month with African art objects to be auctioned off to benefit the 100 Kenyan AIDS orphans who are under the foundation’s care. The items for auction will be on display in the Narthex for bidding from  8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. today. The winning bidders will be phoned between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. this afternoon.

 

NEW BEGINNINGS, a group for all singles meets today in the South Parlor for a potluck luncheon immediately following the worship service. Even though you may have forgotten to bring a dish to share, you are still welcome to join us.

 

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP meets tonight at 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for dinner and program.

 

SARAH CIRCLE meets this Tuesday, September 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor. We will begin a new Horizons Bible Study for the year, “In the Beginning – Perspectives on Genesis.” All ladies of Overbrook are welcome.

 

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP meets Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30 a.m. at Scottie MacBean in Clintonville. All men are welcome.

 

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED MEETING – September 22, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Indianola Presbyterian Church 1970 Waldeck and Luka Ave.

Theme: “For Such A Time As This.”

The Rev. Susan W. Smith will lead bible study of Ester, Ch. 4, “What does Esther’s leadership suggest to women today?” followed by Dr. LaTrice Washington, Associate Professor, Political Science, Otterbein College, “Promoting responsible media for a more positive image for women and children today!” Lunch and reservation $8.00. Call Marilyn Shreffler, 262-1347 or marshref@sprynet.com for reservations, information.

 

PLAN TO ATTEND! The September 24 Taize Worship Service at the John Beltz Retreat Center. Come and enjoy the relaxing music and prayers of the Taize service and the beauty of the fall leaves. We can eat together before or after the service so please bring a dish to share. We will meet at the fire ring behind the barn. If anyone is interested in continuing the Horizons Bible Study entitled “In the Beginning – Perspectives on Genesis” please contact Deb Bowsher as soon as possible at 309-0417. Carpooling can be arranged by calling the church office.

 

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! A town meeting will take place in the Parlor September 24 at 9:00 a.m. and will include a video update on Capital Campaign projects; an update on Stephen Ministry; introduction of CE staff Deb Bowsher and Betsy Maurath; review General Assembly action on report of Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity regarding ordination standards; update on continuing group from Adult Forum working on “Caring for Creation.”

 

ADD-A-COUPLE II is sponsoring a hayride and potluck dinner at John Beltz Retreat Center on Sunday, October 1 from 3:00 – 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For reservations, phone Myra Dull at 451-0295.

 

OCTOBER 8TH  - SAVE THE DATE! You are cordially invited to the annual Stewardship Dinner Sunday, October 8 at 11:45 a.m. 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 to kick off the Fall Campaign. Please bring a dish to share according to assignments below. Meat, rolls and drink provided. A-H Dessert, I-Q Salad or snacks, R-Z Vegetable. Come join us!