THE 2008 FLOWER CHART has arrived and is ready to sign-up for dates.  Dates are reserved first-come, first-served.

 

GREETER SCHEDULE FOR 2008 IS BEING COMPILED.  We could use a few friendly men and women, old hands and new faces, to welcome Sunday morning worshipers. Greeters are assigned 2 Sundays during the year.  If you’re interested in greeting or in removing your name from the list, note it on the friendship pad or leave a note in the office

 

THIS WEEK AT OVERBROOK

 

SUNDAY, December 9, 2007    

WEDNESDAY, December 12, 2007

 

9:00 a.m.

Carol Choir

9:00 a.m.

Parent’s Day Out

 

9:00 a.m.

Adult Forum

9:00 a.m.

PS Christmas Program Rehearsal

 

9:30 a.m.

Friendship Class

9:00 a.m.

Prayer Fellowship

 

9:30 a.m.

Sunday School – Preschool – Grade 7

9:30 a.m.

Clintonville Mothersingers

 

9:30 a.m.

Chapel Class

9:30 a.m.

Martha Circle

 

10:00 a.m.

Fellowship Time

6:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Troop 1441

 

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service

7:00 p.m.

AA Wednesday

 

11:45 a.m.

Matthew Bible Study

7:00 p.m.

OA Wednesday

 

4:00 p.m.

Westminster Choir

7:00 p.m.

Cub Pack Den 6

 

5:00 p.m.

Transport & Serve YWCA Family Center

 

 

 

5:45 p.m.

Youth Group Dinner

THURSDAY, December 13, 2007

 

6:30 p.m.

Youth Fellowship – Movie Making

9:00 a.m.

PS Christmas Program Rehearsal

 

 

 

9:30 a.m.

Phoebe Circle

 

MONDAY, December 10, 2007

9:45 a.m.

Overbrook Belles

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Pack Den 3

10:00 a.m.

APSE Meeting & Luncheon

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Pack Den 4

11:00 a.m.

Bible Study

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Pack Den 11

12:30 p.m.

PS Christmas Program Rehearsal

 

7:00 p.m.

Depression Support Group

6:30 p.m.

TOPS

 

7:00 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 474

7:00 p.m.

Celebration Singers

 

 

 

7:00 p.m.

Families United

 

TUESDAY, December 11, 2007

7:30 p.m.

Families Anonymous

 

12:30 p.m.

Staff Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir

 

7:00 p.m.

Cub Scout Leaders Meeting

 

 

 

7:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer

FRIDAY, December 14, 2007

 

7:30 p.m.

John Beltz Committee

 

 

 

7:30 p.m.

Finance Committee

 

 

 

7:30 p.m.

Mission Committee

SATURDAY, December 15, 2007

 

7:30 p.m.

Personnel Committee

9:00 a.m.

Women’s Early Bird AA

 

7:30 p.m.

Properties Committee

10:00 a.m.

Lessons & Carols Rehearsal

 

7:30 p.m.

Stewardship Committee

2:00 p.m.

Pendleton Christmas Party

 

 

 

SUNDAY

MORNING SCHEDULE

December 9, 2007

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8:45 A.M. -10:45 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: Marcia, church member and children’s librarian, reviews some wonderful children’s books for this holiday season.

       NEXT WEEK: TOM BURNS of Perkins Observatory guides “A Nickel Tour of the Universe.”

THEN ON December 23: Overbrook Members remember Christmases past.

 

9:30 A.M. CHAPEL CLASS TODAY: The coming birth of Christ. (Luke 1: 26-38)       NEXT WEEK: The Prophet of the Most High. (Luke 1: 67-80)

 

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

 

A NEW LOOK! The Worship Committee decided to refresh some of the Advent/Christmas decorations, incorporating the Advent liturgical colors of pink, purple, and blue into the theme. Displayed today for all to enjoy is the Chrismon Tree which was decorated by the New Generations Group and crafted years ago by Women of Overbrook, Circle #6.  Next week, the live poinsettias purchased by members will be located throughout the sanctuary.  The Worship Committee wishes you joy and peace this Christmas season.

 

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS FOR YOU are in the Narthex. Twenty three Overbrook members responded to the invitation to write a devotion based on an Advent carol or scripture to share with the congregation; hence this booklet. Thanks to all who responded.

 

LAST SUNDAY TO ORDER POINSETTIAS! The Chancel Guild decorates the sanctuary with poinsettias this Advent season.  If you wish to order plants, sign up in the church office.  You may give them in memory or in honor.  Cost is $8. Donors can take plants from the Sanctuary after the 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.

 

MATTHEW BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES.  This once-a-month Bible Study meets today right after worship in the South Parlor.  Study guides (cost $11 each) are used.

 

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS in Bill Leety’s office today from 10 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 – 12 noon.

 

WE SERVE DINNER AT YWCA CENTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES TODAY Sign-up on sheets across from the Parlor.  Check for items still needed.

 

SESSION’S COUNCIL AND SESSION MEMBERS please mark your calendars to reflect the change in this month’s meeting schedule. Session’s Council meets Monday, December 17 at 7:00 in the South Parlor and Session meets the following night, December 18 at 7:15 p.m. also in the South Parlor.

 

PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS for this year are on Wednesday, December 13, and Thursday, December 14, at 9:00 a.m. Come and get the Christmas spirit.

 

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP meets Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30 a.m. at Tee Jaye’s at Morse & High. All men are welcome.

 

NEW BEGINNINGS, a group for all singles, meets in the South Parlor next Sunday, December 16, following the worship service for a potluck luncheon.

 

MARTHA CIRCLE meets Wednesday, December 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor. On Thursday, December 13 PHOEBE CIRCLE meets in the Parlor at 9:30 a.m.

 

LISTENING ELDER FOR DECEMBER will be available for listening in the Narthex after worship next Sunday, December 16. Feel welcome to convey to her any matter in our congregation’s life that you would like to have passed on to Session.

 

THE NEW YEAR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER and we are in need of 5 additional ushers to welcome & help people to their pews, distribute bulletins, and pick up members. If you are up to the task, notify the church office or call Dick Dull at 451-0295. Is God calling you to serve?

 

FESTIVAL OF CAROLS, LESSONS & POETRY NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 16, 4 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.

 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – December 23 – Carol Choir Rehearsal, Regular Sunday School & Worship Service, No Chancel Chimes or 4th Night Activities. Christmas Eve Services – 6:30 p.m. we have a family oriented service, the story of Jesus’ birth is told dramatically in ways children and adults can hear and appreciate. Child care is provided in the church nursery. Then at 10 p.m. a traditional candlelight service of lessons, preaching, and carols led by Chancel & Westminster Choirs.