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Volume 12, Issue 2 February 2016

The OPCC Scene

(Disciples of Christ)

7600 West 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204 • 913.677.4646

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Sunday Services Worship — 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Adults Christian Education — 9:00 a.m. Children’s Christian Education — 9:30 a.m.

Nursery care available between 8:20 a.m. and noon

The Table of Compassion

So many of the important moments in life occur around a table.

I encourage you to think back on your life, and of the significant experiences you’ve had at a table. Perhaps you can remember being fed by your mother at the table as a toddler. Perhaps you remember feeding your father when he was unable to do so for himself. Maybe it is joyful moments that drift to the surface of your memory of a table, moments of exciting news shared and new life plans dreamed up. Maybe it’s what’s on the table that you remember: spaghetti Fridays with your family, your grandmother’s vegetable soup, your mother’s apple pie. And maybe, like me, you think of a communion table; that place where familiarity meets a stirring you can’t quite explain, in the sacramental beauty of ritual. That table is the core of our identity as followers of Jesus Christ.

This Lent, we invite you on a journey through tables of the New Testament – tables that demonstrate the great compassion of Jesus Christ. We will experience an orderly table interrupted by a woman with costly perfume, deciding now is the time to anoint Jesus with love (and not after dessert). We will hear Jesus’ ancient, and yet, timely, words about how the kingdom feast God calls us to won’t keep until morning, but requires an immediate response. We will experience the grace and discomfort of that homecoming table the prodigal was welcomed back to, we will explore clean and unclean eating practices with Peter in the early church of Acts, and dive deeper into that care and compassion demonstrated by the Samaritan who paid for “the table” of the man who needed help. We will witness the fury of Jesus overturning a table of greed in the temple, and we will remember Maundy Thursday (on a Wednesday!) honoring that table of remembrance learning more what the Lord’s Supper is really all about. When our journey is complete, and we find our stomachs and souls hungry for the bread of heaven, we will walk alongside those bewildered disciples who recognized our risen Lord when they gathered at a table and broke bread together.

Pull up a chair this Lent, friends. There is plenty of room at the table, and all are welcome to this “reservation.”

Peace,

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Prayer During Lent

OPCC has TWO options for Lenten daily devotionals this year!

One option is a “pocket-sized” daily devotion called “Bearing Fruit” for use as a way to pray together throughout the season of Lent. Bearing Fruit offers an evocative image, a reading from scripture, quotations to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer. The writers bring their unique voices and pastoral wisdom to these texts, and also offer the voices of other witnesses in the quotations they have chosen in the "To ponder" section for each day.

Our second Option is a more in-depth devotional for those who wish to spend some more time and “dig-deeper” into their spiritual lives, or those looking for a new approach to praying and living the scriptures. Sacred Reading for Lent guides readers through lectio divinia by providing a simple, six-step process, including a prayerful and imaginative exploration of the daily Gospel readings, helping readers look for application in their own lives.

You can use either of these devotionals as a way to pray with your family, or on your own, as we sit around the table together awaiting that Easter morning “table” in which Christ shares a meal with his disciples. Both copies of the devotionals are available on the Library Counter, AND available on Kindle (and Kindle apps) by visiting www.amazon.com. The church provides these hard copies at no cost, and we invite everyone to join in reading the devotionals each day, praying together, as we journey through Lent with one another.

Life Around the Table: Lenten Wednesday Gatherings We can’t honor the compassionate table of Jesus Christ without actually sitting around a table during Lent, so that is exactly what we intend to do for our Wednesday gatherings! Each Wednesday during Lent we will gather in the Fireside Room for a sacred experience around the table. A light meal will be provided, in addition to opportunities for scripture, singing, prayer, discussion, learning and more. Though we will be inspired by a book called Bread and Wine: Life Around the Table, it will not be our only focus. We will utilize scriptures from the previous Sundays and truly shape this into a sacred and worshipful experience. We are encouraging families to come – as there is no age limit to joining around the table, and we will have opportunities for participants of all ages. Join us each Wednesday at 6:00pm, and we will aim to be finished around 7:15/7:20 to allow our musicians to continue their regular practices at 7:30pm.

News from OPCC Food Pantry This month no pleas for food or money, just an update:

A TALE OF TWO FAMILIES Family #2 consists of: Mom, Dad, 2 teenage sons. These pantry regulars travel from quite a distance. We LOVE this family, so polite, thankful and friendly. We have watched the boys grow. These are easy-to-love folks.

One day Dad and the boys came to pick up food without Mom. We found out Mom had been in a horrible traffic accident with several broken bones. She now faces a very long recovery period. This family that lives on the edge has just been given a very hard push.

We sent the boys to take the Financial Literacy Class on their own. Meanwhile we loaded Dad up with a lot of food. He is trying to be caregiver, getting 1 son off to school, the other to work and both back home, and work his own full time job. At least he does not need to go for groceries right away.

Before this he rarely spoke but on that day he poured out his heart. He trusted OPCC with his painful story, trusted us to comfort and help.

Family #1 consists of: Grandma, Mom, 2 adult daughters and an adult son. They are pantry regulars with a LOT of assertiveness. One day we hear that mom has suddenly passed away. We sent a sympathy card to the family signed, “Your friends at the OPCC Food Pantry.” The next pantry we all shared hugs, expressions of sympathy and teary eyes.

Now the siblings bring their friends to our pantry. They show us their assertiveness with their caring and sensitivity to others that need help. Their friends told us the family encouraged them to come for groceries, a welcoming smile and a chance to be treated with respect.

Family #1 gives us the supreme compliment by trusting OPCC to care for their family and their friends.

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Living Faith in the Presence of Christ: embracing diversity, living in hope, serving with heart

The heart of the vision we have discerned for our faith community is this; living our faith and reaching into our community to facilitate wholeness in a broken world. God is now doing, and will continue to do, “new things” in our midst (Isaiah 43:19), enticing us toward a future we can not as yet see. As we walk together toward this future, we can be assured of two things; we will never be bored, and never lack for challenges! God will neither abandon us, nor cease to inspire and challenge our faith.

The question for us is; how will we live into this vision? What should we emphasize in our ministry that will contribute to embracing diversity (i.e. leaning what it means to say “all means all”), living in hope, and serving with heart? I would like to suggest four areas of ministry we should pray about, talk about, and assess constantly as we move forward. The first is right-sizing our congregational space to allow partnership with service oriented non-profit agencies to better serve the larger community. This will not be easy, nor will it always be popular; but I am convinced it is necessary to the continued vitality and growth of our faith community.

The second area is quality worship experiences that will serve the needs of our faith community and be attractive to those beyond our close knit circle. Our musical and pastoral staff continue to work diligently toward this goal; but we need your help. The task is simple; don’t look at worship exclusively in terms of what you “like,” but in terms of what will, on balance, serve the needs of a wide swath of folks, attract them to our faith community, and reflect the goals of our vision: diversity, hope, and heart.

The third area is finding effective ways to get the word out about our welcoming faith community. In the private sector this is called marketing; in the faith community it is called sharing Good News, and it is indispensable to our ongoing ministry. We don’t want to attract folks with gimmicks, or give them an inflated notion of who we are and what we offer. We do want them to know that they are welcome to join us.

Finally, we should focus passionately on spiritual hospitality; i.e. following up with visitors who are potential members, making sure they know they are welcome; and beyond that know that they are wanted. There are many ways to do this, but it takes time, effort, and volunteers beyond our dedicated group of those who make follow-up calls.

You will hear much more about these priorities in the near future; meanwhile I encourage you to think about them, pray about them, and discuss them with others. In this way we can keep them on the front burner, which is exactly where they should be. In peace,

Faith and Race Relations

We are so grateful for all those who attended our first discussion about faith and race relations, systematic racism and the way that they impact our family of faith and greater Metro area. OPCC will have two more opportunities to learn more and discuss, and we hope you will make it a point to join us. One will again be just OPCC members and friends, followed by one large discussion with all MORE2 members coming together. Race relations are not something we can discuss in a vacuum, and this affects not only our lives in society, but also our lives of faith. We hope you will consider joining us for at least one, if not both of these discussions.

OPCC Honest Conversation on Race: Tuesday, February 16

th 6:00pm – 8:00pm (light meal provided) in the Fellowship Hall

MORE2 Leap Into Action – Continued Conversations on Race Relations: Monday, February 29

th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

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Interested in what is going on in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry at OPCC? Have a heart for the young ones in our community? Join us for a Family Life Commission Meeting on Monday, February 22, at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. Need to do some spring cleaning and declutter? Save all of your “junk” so it can become someone else’s “treasure”! We will once again hold our Church Wide Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 19 from 8am—1pm. Donations will only be accepted the week prior. Watch the March Scene for more information. All proceeds will benefit OPCC mission trips. Contact Lisa Setty for more information.

Our Youth Mission Trip this year will be to St. Louis, MO the week of June 26– July1 for a gathering of Disciples

of Christ youth and participating in mission activities. Watch for more fundraisers (like Bingo) to make this opportunity possible!

. Costa Rica Mission Trip Update: We are in the beginning stages of recruiting a team to return to our sister church in San Jose, Costa Rica. If you are interested at all please

contact either Lisa Setty or Laura Phillips. We are looking at possibilities for a trip during Spring Break (March) or June 2017 trip.

Interfaith Hospitality Network

Our next host week is February 21-28

Sign up sheets are available at the Library Counter. Mark your calendars now!

Baptism preparation will

begin in mid February for any

child or youth ready to take this step in their faith journey. Please

contact Lisa Setty if your child/teen would like to talk about this step, or if you have any questions. Baptisms will be held during the Easter morning

worship on Sunday, March 27.

Tall Oaks Summer Camp Information is now updated on the website. You can find information

and dates for all camps at www.TallOaks.org , click on Summer Camp near the top of the page.

Camps are offered for all ages including a Grandparents camp. Check it out!

SAVE THE DATE!

JUNE 19-23

6:30-8:30pm

@

President’s Day Weekend February 14 - 15

9:30pm to 7:30am 4th graders through High School

$25 per person @ Emerald City Gym

9063 Bond, Overland Park RSVP to Lisa Setty ASAP!

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Christian Women’s Fellowship

Circle 2 will meet at church in the Fireside Room on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm.

We will be studying Chapter 5. All women are invited to join us. Please contact

Nancy Corbin if you have any questions.

Girlfriends Unlimited

Girlfriends will be joining the Lenten Bible Study on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm, returning to our “Wicked Women of the Bible” study on March 30. Questions? Contact Peggy Moore at 913-856-3833 or wpmoore@wildblue.net.

Christian Caregivers Support Group

The Christian Caregiver Support Ministry is a safe place to receive helpful guidance and

accept your calling to be a caregiver. We invite you to join us in the Fireside Room

on Monday afternoons from 1:00–2:30 as we seek to support one another in our

sometimes challenging and difficult tasks.

For more information, contact Peggy Moore at wpmoore@wildblue.net or 913-856-3833.

Solo Sidekicks

February Event

Thursday, February 25, 5:30 p.m.

We will go out to eat at K Machos Mexican Restaurant, 11741 Metcalf in Overland Park.

Please sign up at the Library Counter if you plan to attend.

Questions? Contact Jean Sink or JoAnn Altschul.

Men’s Fellowship Group

The Men’s Fellowship Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 9–11 am in the Fireside Room for breakfast, study, and fellowship. The new book for study is

“Be Mature: Growing Up In Christ” by Warren Wiersbe. All men are invited to join us. For more information, contact Wayne Moore at 913-856-

3833 or Emerson Hartzler at 913-422-1378.

Empty Nesters

Friday, February 26, will be an Italian Dinner night at the Moores’ at 6:30 p.m. Bring an Italian dish or salad or dessert. We will have some fun

fellowship and maybe a movie like “Roman Holiday.” RSVP to Peggy Moore at 913-856-3833 or wpmoore@wildblue.net. When you

RSVP, I will send you a map to our place. We live just south of Gardner, KS, in a place my dad

remarked about when he said, “Why would anyone want to live out to hell and gone.” Well,

will host you IN the house and NOT in the barn!

The Craft Circle

You are invited to join a new group — “The Craft Circle” will have its first organizational meeting on Saturday, February 13, at 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room. All ages and craft interests

are welcome; we'll talk about what kinds of things we would like to do this year. As always,

there will be treats. Supplies for a quick introductory project will be provided.

For more information, contact Carla Labunski at carla.labunski@hotmail.com

Family-to-Family Education Program

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a 12 week course for people who

have a loved one with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety

disorders, borderline disorder, OCD, and PTSD. Course participants gain vital

information, insight, understanding and will find support from teachers and other students that

that many describe as life-changing.

Family-to-Family provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques,

coping mechanisms, and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one's mental

illness, as well as its impact on family.

Classes run Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 p.m., beginning March 3 at Nall Avenue Church of

the Nazarene, 6301 Nall Avenue.

Please contact Doris at (913) 648-5155 for more information and/or to enroll in the class.

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Week of Compassion February 21-28, 2016

In the words of Steve Glasscock, “It’s ok to have compassion for more than a week.”

Our Bible is filled with stories of journeys. From the chronicle of how God’s spirit moved across creation in search of a caretaker in Genesis, to Jesus’ call in the Great Commission – to go and make Disciples in all nations – the People of God have been on the move.

Unfortunately, sometimes that movement reflects the last possible choice for families in crisis. War, disaster, a changing climate, or devastated economy have forced millions, over the years, to seek safety as refugees.

Since 1946, Church World Service, the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 37 member communions such as ours, has been called to resettle refugees, allowing them to escape warfare, civil strife, oppression, and statelessness. Since the end of World War II, your mission partner, CWS, has offered life-giving resettlement to more than 800,000 persons. At every step of the way, there have been churches like ours who have stepped forward to serve as co-sponsors, mentors, and friends to newly arrived refugees on behalf of the Church.

Today we celebrate that effort, and recognize that the world is facing a refugee crisis we have not seen in generations. At this moment, there are more refugees in the world than at any time since World War II. Fighting rages in Syria, with families fleeing for safety. Sectarian violence has forced men, women, and children from their homes in the Central African Republic on a scale that has not been seen in decades. Persecution of minority groups like Rohingya endures in Asia.

The threat of violence forces parents to send their children away, unaccompanied, in Central and Latin America because for them, sending their children away, alone or in the care of strangers is an even safer option than staying put. Week of Compassion supports Church World Service, and helps us to be there for them.

The offering we make today is steeped in more than just decades of tradition. It is rooted in responding to Christ’s call to welcome the stranger. The Week of Compassion offering connects our church’s resources to others to provide help beyond just emergency food, water and shelter. Our offering will help people in need begin a new life free from violence, persecution, shifting climate -- a new life with hope for the future.

From the journey of his Disciples in following Jesus in his ministry, to John’s writing of the Book of Revelation, in exile, on the Isle of Patmos, the people of God have been on the move. We have the chance today to answer God’s call. Let us respond generously to help as one Church. As we offer our gifts, let us be mindful not only of the assistance for those forced to flee their homes. May we also recognize that in giving, we, too are moved in our journey to live ever more in Christ’s image.

The Nominations Committee is now accepting names for Board Members, Elders, Deacons, and Trustees for the

coming year. Please forward your nominee’s name, suggested position, and

qualifications to Roy Nickum.

Mark Your Calendars Now! Congregational Care/Stephen Minister Team Meetings: Wednesdays, February 3, May 4,

September 7, & November 2 at 10:00 -12:00 noon in the Fireside Room

Volunteers for Worship Leading Several of you have reached out that you are

interested in reading and helping during worship – great! Thank you! If you are still interested in

serving during worship, but have not yet contacted us, please let us know. Would you be willing to

serve as a liturgist and read either scripture or a call to worship provided for you? No age

requirement – anyone willing to read is welcome! Please contact Eileen in the front office if you

would be interested and we will keep your name on a list. We will arrange mutually agreeable days

for you to serve so that it works with everyone’s schedule. Please contact Eileen by email (office@opccdoc.org) or phone (ext. 221).

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Stewardship Green Moment by Jody Cash

Going Green in February

Energy Saving Tips:

1. Turn off the TV, radio, and stereo when not in use (don't just turn the volume down). 2. In the summer, close shades and drapes on the sunny side of your home. 3. When using your oven, cook several things at one time. 4. If possible, hang your clothes up to dry—do not use a dryer. 5. A microwave uses less energy than an oven, so use a microwave when you can. 6. Limit how often you open your refrigerator. Frequently opening it is not energy efficient. 7. Turn off lights you are not going to be using (i.e. when leaving a room). 8. In the summer, use a dehumidifier because dry air feels cooler. 9. Appliances that use the least electricity and cost the least money to operate are (in order from least

to most): hair dryer, video game system, toaster oven, coffee maker, laptop computer, DVD player, ceiling fan, washing machine, dishwasher, and microwave. These appliances use less than $12 each per year to operate. A television and a desktop computer cost less than $24 each to operate per year. A refrigerator/freezer costs about $65 a year, and a pool pump costs about $72 a year. A clothes dryer costs approximately $48 a year, and the most costly appliance is the water heater which costs about $215 a year (for a family of 2) These costs are based on appliances that are not energy efficient. When you buy energy efficient appliances, it could save you quite a bit of money!

Remember to go green—it will save you money, save the environment, and will reduce your carbon footprint!

Property Commission

Wow, it is February already!!! Since the last article from your Property Commission, several activities have taken place. We will list them below:

a. the main kitchen refrigerator had a new thermostat installed. ($778) b. VanBooven tree service trimmed 4 of our large trees, removed 4 yews (along the playground

fencing) and ground out the roots. ($1,225) c. last week Rainbow Plumbing replaced the 4 faucets in the two ladies restrooms, plus replaced

water shut offs in the north bathroom. d. additional shelves were added in the food pantry closet and the IHN furniture closet at no

expense to OPCC. Let me explain; last September, OPCC and Harvest America helped a young family during a very difficult period. Well, the young carpenter man wanted to pay back by "working" it off after his recuperation period. Yes, he kept his word and did the shelves in both closets for us. God does work in wondrous ways!!

e. hope you smile as you enter the building going forward…we had 8 security cameras installed throughout the building. In all seriousness, the cameras have been installed for additional safety for you and our staff. They are positioned towards entrances and major hallways. Many times we have only 1 or 2 people in the building at all hours of the day so this will provide additional protection for them. ($2,301)

Quick reminders: a. when you are attending meetings/activities, please help to clean off the tables and put tables/

chairs back in original places. b. if something gets spilled on the floors, please clean the spills up. c. make sure all trash, water bottles, and papers are thrown away or placed in recycle bins and

not left on counters or shelves. Submitted by Lee Sprinkle, Property chair

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OPCC Board Meeting minutes – January 28, 2016

Note: In a previously held Executive Session of the Board the 2016 housing allowances for Bo Crowe and Laura Phillips were approved.

MORE2: The church received a letter from MORE2 regarding 2016 dues for the church. The Board voted to send the $2,000 that has been budgeted to MORE2 to cover the annual dues.

MO-KAN FELLOWSHIP: Mo-Kan Fellowship has become a ministry group of our Regional Church. Bo relayed his recent meeting with the members with some very exciting opportunities for our churches to work together.

NOMINATIONS: It is time to begin nominations. Please submit names for Deacons, Elders, Trustees, and Board Members to Roy Nickum.

FINANCE REPORTS: Each Board member will take 1-2 sections of the church’s Unified Budget for their focus. They will report on those areas at each month’s Board meetings.

OUTSIDE SIGN UPDATE: This project has been tabled until the Right Sizing Project is complete. (The Right Sizing project is the evaluation and recommendation from the Board’s Ad Hoc Committee regarding how to best use our building for ministry.) See article below for further information.

FUNDRAISING: The church’s current policy is for special fundraising projects to seek approval from the Stewardship Commission. They oversee the overall calendar and purpose to assure that there are no conflicts with other groups and/or the church’s unified budget campaign.

Closing Prayer

Next Board Meeting: February 18, 2016, 6:30 pm in the conference room Respectfully submitted – Jane Fletcher

Right Sizing Project

The OPCC Facilities Right Sizing Team met at the end of January and started planning how we could utilize the space within our building better, while at the same time making more space available for leasing. Since our building was built to support a congregation larger than we are now, it stands to reason that we can utilize a bit less of it without compromising our OPCC core function or missions. This approach will result in space we can lease to other organizations that will help OPCC balance the budget.

Now, let’s get a couple potential concerns out of the way. First, no changes will be made without approval from the congregation. So you don’t need to be concerned that all of a sudden everything will be moved around without you having seen the plan first. Second, the prime directive we have adopted is “as good or better”. If we propose a change in location for a particular group or function the new location must be as good or better than the space currently occupied. Yes we will be proposing change, but it will be sensitive to the needs of our congregation and missions, and consistent with our vision.

We’ve assembled a good team, representing a good cross section of the congregation: Lee Sprinkle, Judy Nickum, Chris Elliott, Jennifer Lee, Peter Lee, Lisa Setty, Emerson Hartzler, Barb Collins, Nancy Phipps, Larry Kinder, and Laura Phillips.

We expect to have the tentative plan ready to share with you and to seek your comments within a couple months.

Feel free to call me if you have any concerns or questions. Larry Kinder 816-210-9633

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Prayer List

Prayers of Concern Raelene Berry Marian Bilyea & Rick Everist Martha & Carl Brockman Virgil & Frances Bruning Lylia Bryant Darla Campain (Jane Fletcher’s cousin) Larry Coffman Phyllis Cooke Emmett Ditzler (friend of Bruce McNaghten) June Faltermeier (Nancy Coffman’s sister) Mary Alice Geise Pat Gilling Pat Gray Nathan Greene (Celia Greene's (CWS) son) Marlene & Gordon Harkness Myra Hettic Kathryn Hume (Tracie Glasscock's sister) Dorothy Jimerson Marie Lear Bob Marangelli (Wilma Townsends’s son-in-law) Allison McVicker (Cassy & Bob Evans’ daughter) Cole Merrill (Myron Merrill’s son) Max Norton (Marge White’s son-in-law) Gary Owsley (Pat Owsley's son) Wayne & Fern Palmer (Kim Glover’s parents) Nadine Sheldon Marilyn Sherman Jacob Sprinkle (Lee & Jan Sprinkle’s grandson) Wilma Townsend Jane Vogt (Marjory McNaghten’s sister) Buck Warren Joe & Jean Zacher

Continued Prayers Bryan Byrd (friend of Roy & Judy Nickum) Diana Carlburg Corwin Elliott Carole Ingram Bob Jenkins Dan Jenkins Mary Johnson Barbara Killion Everett & Ina Fern McBride Shirley McGee Jack McLain Marjory McNaghten Florene & Tony Miele Belva Snell Sandy Teeple Josh Townsend (Wilma Townsend’s grandson) Esther West Duane & Wanda Whitney

Military Prayer List

Stephan Aelmore (grandson of Mary Aelmore), US Navy, Pearl Harbor, HI

Dustin Doree (grandson of Betty Craney), US Army, Special Forces Training

Patrick Kauer (grandson of Terry and Meyra Redmon), US Army stationed at Ft. Polk, LA

SSG Edward Pinkelman, Jr. (son of Ed & Kathy Pinkelman), US Army, stationed at Camp Buehring in Kuwait

Thank You

My belated heartfelt thanks for your presence, generous and thoughtful monetary gifts to celebrate my 90th birthday. Each card is treasured. Monetary gfts were places when designated with the remainder benefitting Landscaping. Gratefully, Marie Lear

January Gifts

The following have given to the Ania Johnson Memoria Fundl:

Doris Hamilton Bob & Sharon Shankel Dianna & Jim Leonard Jim & Sally Withers Larry & Kathy Kinder Wayne & Peggy Moore Jody Cash Betty Clark Nancy Corbin Sharon McBride Chuck & Pat Warner Pat Gilling Sue Elliott Teresa Phillips Barb Collins Kathy Lewis Calvin McBride

The following have given to the

Dave Ginter Memorial Fund: Jim & Sally Withers Duane & Wanda Whitney Doris Hamilton Nita Anderson Evelyn Eastwood Everett & Ina Fern McBride Jody Cash NOW Group Larry & Bernice Stouse Carl & Martha Brockman Billie Warden Taylor & Gerry Spillers Frances Beattie

The following have given to the Harvey Cooke

Memorial Scholarship Fund: Peggy & Wayne Moore Jim & Sally Withers Joyce Brooker Gordon & Iline Toms Everett & Ina Fern McBride Nita Anderson Wanda & Duane Whitney Doris Hamilton Harlan Wendell Pat Owsley Bruce & Marjory McNaghten Joyce Minor Jody Cash NOW Group Margo Brown Larry & Bernice Stouse Taylor & Gerry Spillers Frances Beattie

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Senior Pastor .............................. Bo Crowe bo@opccdoc.org ext. 225

Associate Pastor ......................... Laura Phillips laura@opccdoc.org ext. 222

Congregational Care ................... Peggy Moore wpmoore@wildblue.net ext. 224

Children & Youth Pastor .............. Lisa Setty lisa@opccdoc.org ext. 228

Communications Coordinator/ Bookkeeper ................................. Michelle Reiter michelle@opccdoc.org ext. 223

Receptionist ................................ Eileen McIntyre office@opccdoc.org ext. 221

Music Director ............................. Amy Luckenbill amy@opccdoc.org

Assistant Music Director .............. Chris Elliott chris@opccdoc.org

Your 2015-16 OPCC Board of Directors

Jane Fletcher ...................................... Chair

Larry Kinder ................................. Vice Chair

Sharon McBride ............................ Treasurer

Dan Horton ................................... Secretary

Roy Nickum .... Leader Development Liaison

Sue Elliott ..................... Commission Liaison