Oxford Presbyterian Church

August 8, 2020

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore
we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake
in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the
mountains tremble with its tumult. (Psalms 46:1-3 NRSV)

Amid the tumult of our pandemic, let us always be reminded that God is with
us and never forsakes us. And therefore let us be confident as we continue
to creatively endeavor to love one another, love our neighbors, and love our
enemies.

Our live-streamed worship will again be broadcast from the sanctuary on Sunday via Facebook Live. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. If you have a computer or tablet or smartphone with an internet connection, you should be able to receive the stream. You do not need to have a Facebook account to participate. Our stream appears on the church’s Facebook page which is here à https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Presbyterian-Church-152011345379561/. If you miss the broadcast, the service will remain on our Facebook page for the next several days. If you have prayer requests or announcements, please email them to me (opcpastor@ncrrbiz.com) or text them to me (919-323-7192) and they will be included in the worship.

Our worship is also being broadcast on WCBQ 1340 on the AM radio dial at 3 p.m. on Sundays! If you are not a computer hound, then the radio broadcast of our worship is an easy way to listen in and participate. If you know of someone in our community that does not do computers or finds them frustrating to use, please let them know of this alternative. Thank you.

The Sunday worship bulletin will appear in your emailbox late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, complete with hymns and sermon so that you may have your own house-church worship. Worship is always critical, but especially at a time like this. Our faithful witness in this difficult time and world is nourished by lifting our hearts to the Lord. As always, you can listen to sermons through our website right here à https://oxfordpres.org/media/#sermons, and at The Oxford Exchange, found here à http://theoxfordexchange.blubrry.net/.

Our website, www.oxfordpres.org, has calendars, newsletters, the OPC WEEKLY, sermons, and even ways to give your offerings (right here à https://oxfordpres.org/give/). It is a great resource in times like these.

Oxford Presbyterian Church also has an offerings drop-box situated next to the door on the back side of the church at the top of the ramp if you want to drop off an offering. Or, you can mail offerings to Oxford Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 652, Oxford, NC 27565. They will be collected and deposited.

Here is our schedule for the week:

10th Sunday after Pentecost, August 9, 2020:

Scripture readings: Romans 9:30-10:21

Sermon title: “Running a Race That Is Already Over”

10:00 a.m. – Worship via Facebook Live. The stream can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Presbyterian-Church-152011345379561/

3:00 p.m. – Worship broadcast on WCBQ 1340 AM

We are in the midst of a congregation meeting that began last Sunday for
the sake of electing our nominating committee. Our slate of nominees are:
Paul Shelton and Judy Miller (representing the Session), Herb Morton
(representing Presbyterian Men), and (Ellen Gould representing Presbyterian
Women). If you want to make a nomination for the nominating committee from
the floor, please email me (opcpastor@ncrrbiz.com
<mailto:opcpastor@ncrrbiz.com> ) or text me (919-323-7192) with the
nomination before worship, as we will call for our vote then. Thanks.

Mission of the Month – This month, our emphasis continues to be Backpack Buddies, an ongoing mission that sends food home on weekends with kids who depend on school meals for nourishment. The food is distributed through ACIM, and the ministry will continue to help kids whether school is in person or online.

Announcements:

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  * 13th – 5:00 p.m. – Pennies for Hunger and ACIM contributions
  “drive-by” drop-off at the church
  * 16th – 9:00 a.m. – Pennies for Hunger and ACIM contributions
  “drive-by” drop-off at the church
  
  
  
  As you can see above, we will be collecting Pennies for Hunger and ACIM
  contributions out in front of the church along Gilliam Street on Thursday
  the 13th at 5 p.m. and on Sunday the 16th at 9 a.m. Take the opportunity to
  go by and participate while also saying hello to those at the collection
  station.
  
  
  
  The book club will resume on August 23rd. We are in the midst of
  determining what we will read next.

Prayers for: Becky and Isabella Baird, Betty Baynes,  Michael Boyd,  Ann Currin, Larry Delfs, Linda and Mike Diamond, Randy Downey, Julie Gaydon, Marlene Grenier, Diane and Fred Heath, Anne Heck, Hannah Hobgood, Sue Huggins, Cotina Jones, Barbara Laurent, Carlis Laws, Donnie Messer, Stacy Messer, Ally Milton, Adrienne Morton, Will Newcomb,  Greg and Dottie Price, Mike Reavis, Kay Rigg, Lynn Stone,  Kathy Webb; Allison Evans Woodlief.

Happy Birthday to: Earron Couch – August 11th; Joe Sharon – August 12th;
Amy Juterbock – August 12th; Isabella Barid – August 13th

1 God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
3 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.


4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;
God will help it when the morning dawns.
6 The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord;
see what desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations,
I am exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge. (Psalms 46 NRSV)

All blessings in Christ,

Alan

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