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
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SUNDAY, December 9,
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WEDNESDAY, December 12,
2007 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Carol
Choir |
9:00 a.m. |
Parent’s
Day Out |
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9:00 a.m. |
Adult
Forum |
9:00 a.m. |
PS
Christmas Program Rehearsal |
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9:30 a.m. |
Friendship
Class |
9:00 a.m. |
Prayer
Fellowship |
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9:30 a.m. |
Sunday
School – Preschool – Grade 7 |
9:30 a.m. |
Clintonville
Mothersingers |
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9:30 a.m. |
Chapel
Class |
9:30 a.m. |
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10:00 a.m. |
Fellowship
Time |
6:30 p.m. |
Girl
Scout Troop 1441 |
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10:30 a.m. |
Worship
Service |
7:00 p.m. |
AA
Wednesday |
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11:45 a.m. |
Matthew
Bible Study |
7:00 p.m. |
OA
Wednesday |
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4:00 p.m. |
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7:00 p.m. |
Cub
Pack Den 6 |
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5:00 p.m. |
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5:45 p.m. |
Youth
Group Dinner |
THURSDAY, December 13, 2007 |
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6:30 p.m. |
Youth
Fellowship – Movie Making |
9:00 a.m. |
PS
Christmas Program Rehearsal |
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9:30 a.m. |
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MONDAY, December 10, 2007 |
9:45 a.m. |
Overbrook
Belles |
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7:00 p.m. |
Cub
Pack Den 3 |
10:00 a.m. |
APSE
Meeting & Luncheon |
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7:00 p.m. |
Cub
Pack Den 4 |
11:00 a.m. |
Bible
Study |
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7:00 p.m. |
Cub
Pack Den 11 |
12:30 p.m. |
PS
Christmas Program Rehearsal |
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7:00 p.m. |
Depression
Support Group |
6:30 p.m. |
TOPS |
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7:00 p.m. |
Boy
Scout Troop 474 |
7:00 p.m. |
Celebration
Singers |
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7:00 p.m. |
Families
United |
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TUESDAY, December 11, 2007 |
7:30 p.m. |
Families
Anonymous |
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12:30 p.m. |
Staff
Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
Chancel
Choir |
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7:00 p.m. |
Cub
Scout Leaders Meeting |
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7:15 p.m. |
Evening
Prayer |
FRIDAY, December 14, 2007 |
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7:30 p.m. |
John
Beltz Committee |
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7:30 p.m. |
Finance
Committee |
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7:30 p.m. |
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SATURDAY, December 15, 2007 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Personnel
Committee |
9:00 a.m. |
Women’s
Early Bird AA |
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7:30 p.m. |
Properties
Committee |
10:00 a.m. |
Lessons
& Carols Rehearsal |
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7:30 p.m. |
Stewardship
Committee |
2:00 p.m. |
Pendleton
Christmas Party |
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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
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
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.
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.