TODAY- MAY 2, 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 – May 9: Jan Williams.

WE LEARN

9:15 A.M. ADULT FORUM – May 9: Suzan Jervey, Naturalist – National Wildlife Federation “Creating a Backyard for Wildlife.

9:30 A.M. CHAPEL CLASS: May 9: An Established Community. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ. (Colos. 2:8)

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.

5:45 P.M. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TONIGHT: (Grades 6-12) – Practice for Youth Sunday.

WE SERVE

TODAY IS FOOD SUNDAY - This month’s contributions are designated for Near Northeast Material Assistance Program. (NNEMAP) They request: instant milk, pasta, coffee, pudding, jello, baby food, juice and Similac/iron, canned meats. Place items in grocery carts in the Narthex. Use the envelope on cart for cash, or checks payable to OPC.

WE WILL MISS YOU! Canterbury Ringers and Westminster Choir are ringing and singing for the final time this year. We have had a wonderful year.

OPEN SHELTER LUNCHES TODAY are the responsibility of the Wellness Committee. Meet in the kitchen following worship to make sandwiches, bag cookies and pack sacks.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD BUS comes to Overbrook parking lot, Monday, May 3 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood, call the office at 261-1040 or Preschool office at 261-1029.

SPRING CLEAN UP DAY. Properties Committee has scheduled spring clean-up day for May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Come help plant flowers and spread mulch to beautify our church yard.

AN ALL GENERATION SERVICE PROJECT - Saturday, May 22, our church teams up with the City’s “Parks in Need Projects” to do a cleanup of Whetstone Park from 9:30 to noon. This is a great way to serve our surrounding community, act on God’s call to take care of our natural resources, and share in fellowship and teamwork with other Overbrookers. We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for a brief reflection on our purpose, and then make our way to Whetstone Park of Roses to start the cleanup. Bags and gloves will be provided, and childcare will be offered at the church. See Rev. Ludwig for more details.

ARE YOU GRADUATING? We recognize those who are graduating from any level of education Sunday, June 13 during the worship service. If you or someone you know is graduating, sign-up on the sheet in the office indicating from what institution and what your future plans might be.

WE LEARN

HEALTHY COOKING WITH YOUR CHILDREN (4 years and older) – Thursday, May 13 @ 5:30 p.m. You don’t have to have a child to participate – just one in heart and spirit. Cooking instruction will be led by Jim Warner, head chef at The Ohio State University. Chef Warner will focus on easy recipes that can be prepared in your kitchen with your kids. Cost is free. A light meal will be served before class begins. Sign-up in the church office to reserve your seat. Space is limited so sign-up today!

WE GATHER

NO CONVERSATION TIME AFTER WORSHIP - Join us in celebrating Marie's engagement in the Narthex.  You still may want to think about:
-God promises a renewal of all things.&nnbsp; What would you like renewed in your life?  What places do you already see God doing something anew?
-If you were a flower or budding plant, what kind would you be?
-What message are you giving people arouund you by the way you live your life?  Specific examples?
-If you had a “thousand tongues to sing”” (Hymn #466) about God, what aspect would you start with?

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS MEETING – May 2 at 11:45 a.m. in Room 101. We start making plans for our voyage on a pirate ship with the Veggie Tales characters. We needs lots of crew members, so if you are interested, join us on May 2.

BREAKFAST WITH SOMEONE SPECIAL – Mother’s Day – May 9, 2010. Join the Christian Education Committee in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy a continental breakfast with someone special. The children sing during worship with their special someone. We wish all women of God a happy Mother’s Day.

YOUNG ADULT CAMP OUT – Saturday, May 15, at the John Beltz Retreat. Tents, campfires, s’mores, corn-hole and fun times; what more could you ask for? Get the word out to your young adults and young at heart. Contact Pastor Ludwig if interested.

RETIREMENT LUNCH – Join Jon & Judy Siehl for lunch on May 23^rd, immediately after the church service, in Fellowship Hall. You bring your favorite dessert to share and Overbrook will provide the drinks, entrée and three side items. Note: Tell us, on the attendance pad, if you will be attending and how many. Let us join together in thanking Jon for his years of caring service to our Overbrook congregation.

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. is now on Face Book. This organization that our church has supported over the years through FOOD Sunday, provides hunger assistance in the University Area to low income, unemployed and single heads of households families. Please login to Face Book and type in Neighborhood Services, Inc. in the search box, then click on Become a Fan. By becoming a fan you can keep informed on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, current needs of the food pantry, and hear some wonderful stories.