Love God. Love neighbor.
The only thing that counts is faith
working through love. Gal. 5:6
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News in a Nutshell -- Jan. 12, 2022
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this link is updated as the Prayer list is revised.
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Jan. 16, 2022
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Worship
The First Miracle
John 2:1-11
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
6:00 Youth Nights
6:00-6:15 -- Fellowship Dinner
6:15-6:35 -- Lesson
6:35-7:00 -- Small Groups
7:00-7:30 -- Game
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Alternative Gift Catalog and SERRV
Extends through Jan. 31, 2022
25% off Christmas at SERRV through Jan. 14!
The Christmas season may have passed, but you can still
purchase beautiful, useful gifts, and at the same time,
provide meaningful support for our Mission Partners.
1. Donate to any Mission Partner(s) in the AGF catalog, click here.
b. Text 73256, type OAPC, click link, select from drop-down menu.
c. Mail or deliver a check (payable to OAPC), 421 Oakland Ave.
OR
2. Purchase fair trade items through SERRV International
20% goes to OAPC’s Mission Partners when you order through this link: SERRV
25% off Christmas at SERRV through Jan. 14!
Coffee grown by our Mission Partners in Mexico
Tea, chocolate, and cocoa from Equal Exchange
Beautiful handmade gifts from SERRV International
This link will take you to Serrv’s homepage -- be sure the orange banner
at the top of the page indicates that 20% will be donated to OAPC.
The sale concludes on Jan. 31, 2022.
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City of Rock Hill
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr, Day Celebration
Interfaith Prayer Gathering
Streaming live at 9: a.m. on January 17, 2022
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lester A. McCorn, President, Clinton College
How to view: cityofrockhill.com/MLK, Facebook Live@crcrockhill,
the City Channel (Comporium Channel 19 or 115)
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Youth -- HOPE of Rock Hill
HOPE of Rock Hill always loves OAPC Youth's help with some of their daily operations for the amazing ministry they provide to our local community. Join us from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, as we serve alongside HOPE on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please sign up for the event using this link: https://forms.gle/Xc7u1QsxzzDowtb27, so we can let HOPE know how many youth to expect. Please RSVP by Friday, January 14 at noon. We are still looking for an adult chaperone, so if you are available to help, please let Luke know as soon as possible: [email protected].
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Church Office Closed on Mon., Jan. 17
The church office will be closed on Mon., Jan. 17, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday,
and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tues., Jan. 18.
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Inter-Generational Choir is Coming for Jan. 25!
5th Sunday Inter-Generational Choir is designed for those individuals (middle school to adult) who love to sing, but find themselves unable to meet for regular practice. This opportunity is welcome to EVERYONE, no ability to read music is required. Social distancing and masks are mandatory.
Bring you friends and family to sing along!
All are invited to join Mr. Ed on Tuesday evening, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. to record 2-3 familiar hymns for use during the
4th Sunday After Epiphany service on January 30.
We will run through the hymns, record, and be done!
For planning purposes and for spacing for recording, please contact Ed West: [email protected], by Friday, January 21, and let him know if you plan to attend.
This is a great way to share your talents and lead our congregation closer to God through song!
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Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen
Tues., Jan. 18, & 5th Sat., Jan. 29, 9:30 to 12:30
Each 3rd Tuesday and 5th Saturday, take out lunches are cooked, boxed, and handed out from Bannon Hall,
902 Crawford Rd., between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
(Photo: Bryce Perry, Robin Perry, and Liz Hille,
serving at Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen)
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Spring Connect Groups -- Sign Up NOW!
Signup has begun for Spring Connect Groups. Some are ongoing and
some are brand new. All of them offer you chances to grow in your faith,
and to get to know other OAPC’ers in new ways.
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Retirement of Director of Communications
Louise Kerr, who has served with OAPC over 15 years, will soon be retiring.
Please click this link for information in the Pastor’s Letter to the Congregation:
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Café Justo / Just Coffee is Available in the Welcome Center
Café Justo, founded by our Mission Partner, Rev. Mark Adams,
is a grower-owned coffee cooperative, formed to address poverty and migration from Mexico to the US. A fresh shipment of coffee has arrived at OAPC. Pick up fair-trade coffee in the Welcome Center, Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Use the payment envelopes (available in the coffee basket) and place them in the Registration drawer (inside the office door, below the mailboxes, on the right.)
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"Let's Talk Dementia, with a Splash of Humor"
Presented by: Carol Howell, Amazon #1 best-selling author.
Sat., Jan. 29, 2022 | 10 am - 12pm @ OAPC Sanctuary
Add this to your calendars now and
share the information with friends -- click here.
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Confirmation Schedule -- begins Sun., Jan. 30
OAPC's Confirmation Program for this school starts Sunday, January 30, during Sunday School from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Any current 9th - 12th graders can participate.
Please use this link https://forms.gle/Mek5PoY3PSazyaTR8 to express interest in the program. The link will contain more details about dates, lessons, and processes for the program.
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New Deacon Ministry Model at OAPC
Beginning January 1, 2022, we are implementing a new Deacon Ministry Model at OAPC. Rather than divide the congregation into DeaconCare groups, as we have done for 13 years, we will have a pair of Deacons on Duty each week. They will work closely with Jane Summey Mullennix to respond to immediate needs of the whole congregation and to reach out to our friends at home.
To see which Deacons are on duty each week, click here.
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Birthdays for Members 90 or Over
Cards and notes may be sent to:
LaReine Chapman, Jan. 23 (98), 1330 India Hook #527, Rock Hill, SC 29732-2412
Frank Kiser, Jan. 25 (95), 1330 India Hook Suite 514, Rock Hill, SC 29732-2412
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Alternative Gift Auction --
Over $6,000 Raised for Missions
A big thank you to the disciples who participated so generously in the Alternative Gift Auction last month. Over $6,000 was raised for missions! We appreciate the bidders who got into the spirit of donating to enrich the lives of our neighbors facing financial and other challenges. Also, a special thank you to the donors of items or vacation opportunities, especially those who allowed a second sale of their donation. Our Mission Partners and the people they serve say, “Thank you!"
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COVID-19 Guidelines
The OAPC session approved COVID guidelines as recommended by the OAPC Medical Advisory Team, a group of OAPC folks who are also doctors, nurses, medical professionals, and keenly informed individuals. For most recent information (as of Nov. 3),
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Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church
421 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-327-2006
Office: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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