TODAY- FEBRUARY 7, 2010

 

WE SERVE

 

10:00 – 11:45 A.M. INFANT/TODDLER CARE (Preschool Wing)

 

10:30 A.M. WORSHIP (Sanctuary) Sunday Fun Worship Activity Bags for children Pre- K – 5th grade are on the table outside sanctuary. Take printed materials home.

 

LITURGIST FOR SUNDAY – February 14: John Deeth

 

F.O.O.D. SUNDAY TODAY: This month’s contributions go to NNEMAP (Near Northeast Emergency Assistance Program) who request: baby food & juice, instant milk, tuna fish, pudding, canned meats, & pull-top meals. Place food in grocery carts in Narthex. If you forget food, and want to donate, use the envelope for cash, or checks payable to OPC.

 

TODAY IS BOY SCOUT SUNDAY. Celebrate Boy Scouting and our sponsored Troops 474 and Cub Pack 74. If you see a scout, say hi and to keep up the good work.

 

WE LEARN

 

9:15 A.M.  ADULT FORUM  –  February 14: Mark Dravillas – “Neighborhood Planning in Columbus”

 

9:30 A.M. CHAPEL CLASS: February 14: Declared by Peter “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16: 13-27)

 

WE GATHER

 

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

 

WELCOME, VISITORS & GUESTS - Sign Friendship Pad in the pew pocket.  Use a visitor nametag.

 

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TONIGHT. (Grades 6-12) Join us at 5:45 p.m. for dinner followed by the Youth Super Bowl Party. (1st Half Only) February 12-14 – Presbyterian Youth Winter Retreat at Camp Akita.

 

WE SERVE

 

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS in the Pastor’s office February 14 from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 – 12:00 noon.

 

WE GATHER

 

ALL GENERATIONS DISCUSSION GROUP meets February 14 at 11:45 a.m. in the Parlor. People from all generations are welcome to come and share in the discussion based on the premise that our congregation needs to reach out to younger generations while continuing to engage older generations and our heritage.

 

OVERBROOK BIBLE STUDY group will convene on Tuesday. February 16th in the Parlor at 9:30 a.m. Bill Leety will lead the study of Lesson 5 "Can War Be Holy?" using Joshua 6:1-8; 10:16-11: 23 as reference with the key idea being "War, even when it is necessary to defend ourselves or the weak or the oppressed, is never the will of God." You are welcome to attend.

 

OUR WEDNESDAY LENT SERIES starts February 24 and runs through March 24.  Soup suppers served at 6:15 p.m. in the South Parlor will be followed by a presentation and study on Isaiah by Dr. Paul Kim, Professor at The Methodist Theological School of Ohio.  Dr. Kim’s expertise is in Old Testament prophetic literature and Biblical Theology.  His presentations will explore issues of redemption, justice, lament and how we can use the lens of film to make sense of these topics during our Lenten journey.  Please come and join us for soup, conversation, and interesting presentations.  Consider it one of your Lent habits in preparation for Easter! Soup is served beginning at 6:15 until 7 p.m., so if you can’t arrive until 6:40 a place at the table, and a bowl of hot soup are still yours.  From 7 to 7:15 we have evening prayer in the Parlor. Presentations and studies are 7:15 to 8:15.

 

WE GIVE

 

ANNUAL PRESCHOOL SUB SANDWICH SALE – February 22-23. Order forms are found in the Narthex. Buy some for yourself or donate subs to charity. Orders are due to the Preschool today!

 

HAITI RELIEF - Financial donations for Haiti relief can be given to Overbrook, or sent to Haiti through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Designate your gifts for Haiti:DR000064.  For further information go to www.pcusa.org/pda.

 

HAITIAN PROTRAITS -  Watercolor Reflections on 8 Years of Medical Mission Work in Fort Liberte, Haiti by Jeri Ellis Platt are displayed in the Parlor from now until mid April.  Since 2000 Jeri Platt, member of Glen Echo Presbyterian Church, has traveled annually, and travels this month, to Haiti to assist in medical mission in a village near the border with the Dominican Republic.  Her watercolor paintings depict the poverty and wealth she sees in people she meets in this mission.  Brochure in the Parlor contains an artist’s statement and listing of the paintings on display.

 

CONVERSATION TIME AFTER WORSHIP - Did something from the music, prayers or sermon strike a chord in you today?  Would you like to have a conversation about it with other people who are thinking about these issues?  You’re invited to step into the Chapel after the service for Conversation Time After Worship.  This is an opportunity for worshipers to share what the service has placed on their hearts and minds, listen to others’ responses, and discuss their questions.  The chapel will be set aside for these conversations for around a half an hour after worship.

 

Here are some questions that may prompt our conversations this week:

 

God calls and Isaiah responds, “Woe is me – I have unclean lips.” When Jesus calls, Peter kneels and counters, “Get away from me, Lord, for I’m sinful.” Paul writes of God’s call, “I’m unfit to be called an apostle…” To be holy means to be set apart like good china (in contrast to “everyday dishes”).

 

·                 What obstacles have stood between God’s/Christ’s call and your willingness to be set apart in service of God and Jesus Christ?

 

·                 When have you experienced the Holy in your life? When have you been resistant to being in the presence of God’s holiness?

 

LENT SCHEDULE

 

      February 16                                   February 17                                February 21

      Shrove Tuesday                  Ash Wednesday Communion              First Sunday of Lent

      Pancake Supper                         Imposition of Ashes                            Communion

      5:00 – 7:00 p.m.                         7:00 p.m. (Chapel)                             10:30 a.m.