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PRAYER PARTNER MINISTRY – OPPC Stephen Ministry is facilitating a time of private conversation and prayer on Sunday mornings for those who would like to avail themselves of this opportunity. Located at the front of the sanctuary following worship will be a Stephen Minister (seated to the right of the communion table) who will hear concerns and offer prayer. If an individual desires a more private setting, the room behind the sanctuary will be available for this purpose. In this effort we are encouraged by Jesus own words, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity as situations and circumstances arise in your life for which special prayer would be appreciated.
THE 3/10 HOSPITALITY RULE – The Membership Ministry Team would like to invite you to participate in our initiative to help ensure a warm welcome and personal touch for each person who attends worship. It’s called the 3/10 Hospitality Rule and it asks you to do the following: For the first 3 minutes after the service ends, look around within a 10 foot radius and introduce yourself and start a conversation with someone you don’t know. If everyone did this each week, no visitor or long-time members would ever leave without being greeted! What a wonderful way to get to know each other, greet visitors, and experience OPPC as a warm and welcoming place to worship.
LENTEN MISSION PROJECT – We continue collecting items for Church World Service hygiene and baby kits. Please deposit your items in the cradle and box in the Reception Room. Following is the listing of the only items we will be accepting at this time:
Hygiene Kits Baby Kits
Wide-tooth combs March 7 Washcloths (2 per kit needed)
Nail clippers (no files) March 14 Gowns or sleepers (2 per kit needed)
Bars of bath size soap March 21 Diaper pins (2 per kit needed)
Singly packaged toothbrushes March 28 Sweaters/sweatshirts (1 per kit needed)
INQUIRER MEET AND GREET – Want to know more about becoming a member of OPPC? Come to our next Inquirer Meet and Greet Sunday after church in the Conference Room. This is a chance to meet the Membership Ministry Team and staff, learn more about various programs, and ask any questions you have. This informational meeting is about 30 minutes in length and the only requirement to join our congregation. We hope to see you there!
There will not be any YOUTH CLUB activity this Sunday evening. Next week’s activity for ALL YOUTH is happening at the Village Clay from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. It would be great if you sent Mrs. B an RSVP to lindab@oppchurch.org so she has an idea of how many youth will be attending.
VACATION – Linda Babcock is on vacation through March 13.
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets this Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in The Meeting Place to discuss “Death, Dying, and Remembrance” with Sandy and Helen Wallace and Rev. Young. A reminder to our confirmands that most ministry teams meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. just in case you have not yet attended the “required church meeting.”
BLOOD DRIVE – UNYTS (Upstate New York Transplant Service) will have a blood drive in Fellowship Hall on Monday, March 8, from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. You’ve been given the gift of life – give it back.
MINISTRY TEAMS will meet on Monday, March 8. Please see the church calendar for times and locations.
STEPHEN MINISTERS will meet on Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
PANERA BREAD pick up is going well even during these cold and snowy winter months. We thank Clary Burgwardt, Kathy Myers, Bob Witherspoon, and Deborah Yeomans for delivery in February. March 30 is open. Please sign up on the calendar at the Welcome Center or contact Linda Babcock for more information.
ECKHART TOLLE – Comments from Eckhart Tolle attendees: “If one needs peace and calmness you are in the right place [Shirley],” “You can discuss the concepts Eckhart Tolle talks about in his books and video with other like-minded people. It gives you a better understanding. Also, you feel a sense of community [Mary Beth],” “Excellent choice for anyone interested in challenging their current mindsets and looking to make true changes in their life [Krista],” “The members of this group are some of the most amazing people I have ever met [Cliff].” Join us on either Tuesday, March 9, at 7:15 p.m. or Saturday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Dan Hay (812-0179) or Carol Murphy (662-6138).
LENTEN SUPPER SERIES will take place on Wednesdays through March 24. Beginning with a light dinner at 6:00 p.m. ($5/person or $15/limit per family) followed by our Lenten program “Modern Parables – Living in the Kingdom of God” from 6:45 until 7:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided in the MDO nursery ($4/child or $10/limit per family) if needed. Please plan to join us for any or all five sessions. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center.
SILVER FOXES LUNCHEON - Active adults are invited to enjoy lunch catered by La Belle Epicure, followed by an interesting and entertaining program. Socialize with current friends, while making new acquaintances. Lunch will be held on Thursday, March 11, at noon in the Reception Room. The cost is $8.00, which includes lasagna, salad, bread, cream puffs, and coffee/tea. The program will be “You’d Better Be Wearin’ Green” presented by Carl and Clary Burgwardt. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE will meet on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST - Mary Travers Murphy, the newly appointed Director of the Family Justice Center in Buffalo, will be our guest speaker at a Fellowship Breakfast to be held on Saturday, March 13, at 8:30 a. m. in the Reception Room. Rev. Young is part of a group, working with Mary to develop a South Towns Satellite of the Family Justice Center, perhaps right here on the grounds of OPPC. Please join us for what will be a very informative presentation on a topic of great concern to us all! Sign up at the Welcome Center.
FRIENDS OF NIGHT PEOPLE – We will be serving dinner on Wednesday, March 17. We are in need of donations of food, and folks willing to serve the food. Please use the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center and bring your food to Fellowship Hall kitchen by 4:00 p.m. on the 17th. Thank you for your support.
VICTORIAN TEA – This year’s tea on Sunday, March 21, at 3:00 p.m., will feature an all ages period fashion show produced by Bernadine DeMike that will enhance the pleasure of tasty tidbits and being with friends new and old. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the Welcome Center today, next Sunday, March 14, or in the church office. Double your fun – bring a friend!
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE needs your help! The congregation of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church will be electing individuals to serve in leadership positions for our congregation. If you feel called to serve as an elder, deacon or member of the Nominating Committee, or would like to suggest someone for one of these positions, please complete the blue
form at the Welcome Center and drop it off at the church office no later than Monday, March 8.
The PARK PARSONS FOOD DRIVE will take place on Sunday, March 21. Food collected will then be distributed to Southtown’s based food pantries as well as local needy families. Please drop your donations off from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the parking lot.
instant potatoes, gravy, canned vegetables, cereal/granola bars, canned fruit, tea juice, coffee – ground/instant, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix/syrup, crackers, peanut butter, jelly/jam, spaghetti sauce, pasta, flour, sugar, canned meats, Hamburger Helper, soup, tuna, Tuna Helper, & macaroni and cheese
NOTE: Food stamps do NOT cover paper products, baby supplies or toiletries. Please consider donating the following items: toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, toothpaste/brush, shampoo, soap, diapers, wipes, formula, and baby food. Donations may also be mailed or dropped off and made in cash or by check, payable to OP Presbyterian marked “Food Drive” in the memo section. Please check the expiration date on the food. Make sure paper products are unopened and in the original wrapper. Please – no perishables or specialty foods.
KINDRED CONCERT – In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, Kindred brings to life both old and new music in the Celtic tradition on Sunday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m. in the Reception Room. This husband and wife team bring a compelling stage presence to their wide ranging repertoire capturing the hearts of audiences throughout the United States and Canada. Suggested donation is $10.00 and includes coffee and dessert.
EASTER FLOWERS – Please help decorate the sanctuary for Easter. To order foil-wrapped plants in honor of, or in memory of, loved ones on Easter please complete an envelope and enclose $8.00 per plant (lilies, pink hyacinths or yellow tulips). Envelopes are located at the Welcome Center. Checks may be made payable to Orchard Park Presbyterian Church and marked “Easter flowers” in the memo section.
THE FREUDIG SINGERS of Western New York presents their next concert: "Buried Treasures: Singers' Favorites," with guest conductor, Debi Overton, on Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 10 McClellan Circle at McKinley Parkway, Buffalo. Join Allyn Foster and his Freudig friends for an eclectic romp through our archives, including Josquin, Bach, Hindemith, Copland, and others. Reduced price advance tickets available from Rev. Allyn Foster.
DAILY DEVOTIONALS are available at the Welcome Center.
STEPHEN MINISTRY MESSAGE – Going through a tough time emotionally, or struggling with a crisis? Consider letting a Stephen Minister, who is a trained caregiver, walk with you on this journey. Talk with Stephen Leader, Mike Malachowski or with a pastor for more information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sunday, March 7, at 11:45 a.m.
Want to know more about becoming a member at OPPC?
Come to our Inquirer Meet and Greet
Monday, March 8, 2:00 until 7:00 p.m.
UNYTS (Upstate New York Transplant Service) Blood Drive
Thursday, March 11, at noon
Silver Foxes Luncheon
You’d Better Be Wearin’ Green musical program
Luncheon followed by a program. Reservations required.
Cost: $8/person
Saturday, March 13, at 8:30 a.m.
Fellowship Breakfast
Free breakfast followed by a presentation from Mary Travers Murphy,
Executive Director of Family Justice Center.
Sunday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m.
Kindred Concert
Husband and wife team with a wide range repertoire
Suggested donation: $10/person includes coffee & dessert
Tuesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by Juliet Ashton
A free monthly book discussion group.
Friday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m.
“Films To Talk About”
Chocolat
starring Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, and Judi Dench
A free monthly film viewing and conversation series.
Eckhart Tolle Spiritual Study Groups
Tuesdays, March 9 and 23, at 7:15 p.m. and
Saturday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 662-9348 or www.oppchurch.org
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