SUNDAY
MORNING SCHEDULE
December 14, 2008
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8:45 A.M. -10:45 A.M.
INFANT/TODDLER CARE (Preschool Wing) Molly Faulk is
Nursery Supervisor. Sign-up sheets are posted
outside the Nursery and Room 107.
Your help as a volunteer enables OPC to provide
quality care of children.
9:15 A.M. (Parlor) ADULT
FORUM TODAY –
Music in the Christmas Season featuring violist Steve Wedell.
NEXT WEEK: All of us gather to share Christmas Memories.
9:30 A.M. CHAPEL CLASS
TODAY: Mary
visits Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John, Elizabeth cries “blessed are you
among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” (Luke 1: 41)
NEXT SUNDAY: John the Baptist proclaims God’s message. (Luke 3)
10:30 A.M. WORSHIP (Sanctuary) Fun Sunday
Worship Bags for children Pre-K – 5th Grade outside the Sanctuary
doors.
WELCOME, VISITORS & GUESTS - Sign the Friendship Pad in the pew pocket with your address and
phone. Use a visitor nametag so that we
can greet and welcome you. After worship, visit the Information Center in the
Narthex.
WORSHIP BAGS - Fun Sunday worship bags are available at the entrance to the Sanctuary
for children Pre-K – 5th grade. The blue basket is for Pre-K – 2nd grade and
the red basket is for grades 3-5. Please take a bag for your child and
afterwards return the bag to the baskets.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
TODAY’S CONCERNED
DEACON is wearing a yellow
carnation. She’s in the Narthex after
worship to hear concerns.
FRIENDSHIP CHRISTMAS FOODS LIST –
Friendship
Class asks us to bring canned meats, tuna, peanut butter, beans or
other high protein products to committee meetings, rehearsals, youth
activity, Sunday school and worship this week. Together in Christian friendship
we feed many hungry people!
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS in Bill Leety’s office 10-10:30 & 11:30-12 noon.
CHRISTMAS JOY
OFFERING. Presbyterians have long celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ by
giving generously. The Christmas Joy Offering dates to the1930’s when the PCUS began an offering to supplement
inadequate retirement income and provide supplemental medical insurance for
former ministers, missionaries, church workers, and their families. In 1991 the
203rd General Assembly changed the distribution of funds to 50 percent
to the Board of Pensions and 50 percent to the Presbyterian racial ethnic
schools and colleges.
SESSION CALLS A SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING TODAY in the Sanctuary immediately following morning
worship; to complete election of Elders and Deacons and to elect members of an
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.
CHRISTIANITY FAMILY TREE will not meet during December. Next class Jan. 11,
‘09.
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TONIGHT (Grades
6 – 12)
- Meet at church at 5 p.m.
for a tour of Zoolights. Bring friends and spending money. December 21
Westminster Choir sings Hal Hopson’s Sing
Noel! at 4 p.m. and rehearses for the Christmas Eve musical.
WE SERVE YWCA FAMILY CENTER TODAY - Sign-up to supply food or serve.
WOMEN OF OVERBROOK BIBLE STUDY meets December 16 at 9:30 a.m. in Parlor.
Our study will be on Lessons #2/#3 using Luke 7: 1-23 and 36-8:3 from the
Horizons Book.
NEW BEGINNINGS, a group for all singles meets next Sunday,
December 21 in the South Parlor for a potluck luncheon immediately following
the worship service.
LISTENING ELDER FOR DECEMBER is David Dobos. He’ll be available in the
Narthex to listen after worship Sunday, Dec. 21. Convey to him any matter in
the congregation’s life that you would like to have Session consider.
Laid Off, Downsized, Looking for Work or Job or Career
Change???
Parish
Associate Rev. Tom McGloshen, Ph.D, has
kindly agreed to lead people experiencing employment uncertainty in reflection
and mindfulness about their current and next chapters. He’ll meet with any interested on Thursday,
Dec. 18, in the Conference Room, starting at 9 a.m., breaking in late morning
for sandwiches. It’s an effort to serve
members and others in this time of unemployment and underemployment. Email wrleety@overbrookchurch or phone
261-1040 to ask questions or let us know of your attendance. Tom brings a
wealth of experience in career and job counsel. He is a Professional Clinical Counselor
and Independent Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, where he
also does career development work. He is currently Clinical Assistant
Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at OSU. He also served as Parish Associate at
Highlands Presbyterian Church for 14 years and is now Parish Associate at Overbrook.
BLUE CHRISTMAS - will be observed Saturday,
December 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the church parlor. This short service will be
followed by a time to share light refreshments. All are welcome. Bring friends, family or co-workers to find the
Light That Was Given to All.
FESTIVAL OF CAROLS AND POETRY! Westminster and Chancel Choirs present
Hal H. Hopson’s Sing Noel! on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. Invite your family,
neighbors and friends.
CHRISTMAS
EVE WORSHIP
6:30 p.m. The planets stir, stars gaze and
the universe is in wonder of its direction. They sense something but, but.................will December 24 reveal
an answer? What about you, OPC? Will you find the answer at 6:30
p.m.? Perhaps this is your starry shining night! Come with family, friends and strangers to
experience your life changing before your eyes. It’s important that cast members
for the Christmas Play “Once Upon a Christmas Light” attend rehearsals, held at
9:30 a.m. during Sunday School in Room 101.
10 p.m. Candlelight Service of
Carols and the Word: In night quiet, angels
sing, shepherds begin a journey, Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem and take a
room where her labor and our thanksgiving begin.
PLEDGE PROGRESS
– To date Stewardship has received 160 pledges for the 2009 Campaign totaling
$359,365. This represents a response from approximately 72% of the members that
received our mailing. Finance has not finalized the 2009 Operating Budget, but
we are still short of the preliminary goal by $140,000. If you have not yet
returned your pledge card, please thoughtfully consider that Overbrook needs
your help in reaching its goals.
HELPING HANDS NEEDED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. Mid
Ohio Workers Assn. comes to Overbrook Kitchen and Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. to pack holiday food boxes for local families. If you have an hour or
two to give, come to help.
THIS WEEK AT OVERBROOK
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SUNDAY, December 14,
2008 |
WEDNESDAY, December 17,
2008 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Carol
Choir |
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Preschool
Christmas Program |
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9:15 a.m. |
Adult
Forum |
9:00 a.m. |
Parent’s
Day Out |
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9:30 a.m. |
Chapel
Class |
9:00 a.m. |
Prayer
Fellowship |
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9:30 a.m. |
Friendship
Class |
11:30 a.m. |
PEO
Group |
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9:30 a.m. |
Sunday
School – PreK – Grade 12 |
6:00 p.m. |
Epilepsy
Foundation |
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10:00 a.m. |
Fellowship
Time |
6:30 p.m. |
Girl
Scout Troop 283 |
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10:30 a.m. |
Worship
Service |
7:00 p.m. |
AA
Wednesday |
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11:45 a.m. |
Chancel
Chimes |
7:00 p.m. |
OA
Wednesday |
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4:00 p.m. |
Westminster
Choir |
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4:45 p.m. |
Transport
& Serve YWCA Family Center |
THURSDAY, December 18, 2008 |
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5:00 p.m. |
Youth
to Zoo Lights |
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Preschool
Christmas Program |
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9:00 a.m. |
Sewing
Group |
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MONDAY, December 15, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
TOPS |
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Preschool
Program Rehearsal |
7:00 p.m. |
Celebration
Singers |
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6:00 p.m. |
Overbrook
Belles |
7:00 p.m. |
CFIDS/FMS
Support Group |
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6:30 p.m. |
Pack
74 Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
Chancel
Choir |
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7:00 p.m. |
Boy
Scout Troop 474 |
7:30 p.m. |
Families
Anonymous |
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7:00 p.m. |
Depression
Support Group |
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7:00 p.m. |
Girl
Scout Troop 723 |
FRIDAY, December 19, 2008 |
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7:15 p.m. |
Stephen
Ministry |
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Preschool
Christmas Break Begins |
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TUESDAY, December 16, 2008 |
SATURDAY, December 20, 2008 |
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Preschool
Program Rehearsal |
9:00 a.m. |
Women’s
Early Bird AA Group |
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9:30 a.m. |
Women
of Overbrook Bible Study |
3:30 p.m. |
Blue
Christmas Worship |
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1:30 p.m. |
Staff
Meeting |
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7:00 p.m. |
Session
Council |
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