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Volume 11, Issue 7 August 2015

The OPCC Scene

(Disciples of Christ)

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

www.opccdoc.org • @opccdoc (Twitter) • www.facebook.com/opccdoc

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

Christian Education — 9:30 a.m. Nursery care available between 8:20 a.m. and noon

Waking the Wind… a Postscript?

I will never forget sitting alone in our Jerusalem hotel, writing the concluding entry to the blog I had maintained throughout our sabbatical travels. When I keyed in the phrase, “This will probably be my last blog entry,” my heart sank. How could an experience so rich and fulfilling be over? It seemed to us, of course, that we had barely begun. I suppose this is the way of all meaningful experiences; but Christina and I have shaken our heads incredulously time and again at the thought that it is now behind us.

To be sure, the sabbatical journey – which I have honestly begun to call a spiritual pilgrimage – has concluded, but its impact on my life and ministry will be felt for years to come. I have been humbled, inspired, and challenged by men and women of exceptional courage and spiritual maturity that have dared spread their wings and wake the winds of peace in their lives, for that is where peace begins - and in the communities of which they are a part. Whatever they may call it, they have each discovered what Jesus meant by naming everyone neighbor; that is to say, recognizing the mark of God’s loving kindness on their spirit; and thus, reaching out to include them in a community of compassion. As I mentioned in my sermon on Sunday, I am convinced that it is in the lives of women and men that God’s presence abides among us.

Out of this inspiration and challenge comes a prayer, a fervent desire, for our faith community. I pray we will inspire each other to summon the courage of this type of spiritual hospitality. I pray we will support each other in compassion to provide strength for such a journey; and I pray that our efforts at building inclusive community will ever be oriented to the spiritual realm. There are many ways to acknowledge neighbors in unexpected places; we could easily reach out to address a wide range of issues: race, gender, sexual orientation, interfaith peace, generational differences, cultural and lifestyle issues, and more. And make no mistake, not every issue will be appropriate to our ministry expression. So we should not attempt to force any particular expression of such inclusive hospitality. We should pray, discern, talk together and, in this way, discern the expressions of outreach we are best suited to embrace.

When all is said and done, this is no postscript to Waking the Wind I am writing. It is rather an invitation to join me in the courageous and ongoing attempt to recognize neighbor in all and sundry, the challenge Jesus has placed before us, and to discern the issues that we are best equipped – with God’s grace and goodness – to embrace.

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Leadership meeting

Saturday, August 8, 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.

Laura will talk about the mission, vision, and changing nature of "church". Elders, deacons, and anyone interested are welcome to attend.

Contact Judy Nickum for more info.

Congregational Care & Stephen Ministries Team

Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room Wednesdays, September 2 and November 4.

Congregational Care Team Meeting at 12:00 noon in the Fireside Room

Wednesdays, September 2 and November 4.

Commissions “Thank You” Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25th,

at 6:00 p.m. At that time the OPCC Board will host a thank-you reception in the Fireside Room

for all of OPCC's wonderful commission members and volunteers.

Thanks for all that you do to make OPCC a wonderful worship community!

Ding-a-lings Wanted! Have we got a Bell for You!

What: Reverberations Bell Choir, OPCC's Handbell Ministry

Who: Folks of all ages who enjoy making music together in a friendly and relaxed setting. Includes ringing, swinging, tapping, trilling, and occasional banging. Ability to read music helpful but not required.

When: Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:00 p.m. beginning September 9. Performances during 10:30 Sunday worship, about once a month.

Where: OPCC Handbell Ministry Room (#10)

Why: To make a joyful noise to the Lord! To build community while sharing our gifts and talents.

How: Contact Chris Elliott or any Reverberations member.

"Welcome Home" Bash (catered by Johnny's BBQ)

Sunday, August 23, following 10:30 worship Fellowship Hall

Come help welcome Bo and Chris back from sabbatical with an all-church luncheon following

late worship on Sunday, August 23. Following the meal, Bo will share a photo and video presentation of the sabbatical experience. No RSVP needed.

Don’t miss the first ever

Summer Arts & Fun Fest Sunday, August 30, 11am—5pm

OPCC Fellowship Hall and north parking lot

No cost for admission—open to all! Invite your family, friends, neighbors!

Kids’ Carnival with Free Games Food Trucks Arts and Crafts Vendors Used Book Sale

and More!

Now Accepting Your Gently Used Books! If you have books to donate to the Book Sale,

please bring them to the church office any time. Contact Amy Luckenbill for information regarding

the Book Sale portion of the Arts Fest.

Week of Compassion at Work

Did you know that Week of Compassion works with dozens of international partners? Through our gifts to WOC, we are present to

aid Syrian refugees. We are assisting Haitian refugees who have been ordered to leave the Dominican Republic. We are responding each

week to tornados, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. Thank you!

Mission Trip 2016

Have you ever wanted to be a part of an international mission team? We are looking for members to add to our mission team now. Our sister congregation in San Jose, Costa Rica, is looking forward to our next visit anticipated in June 2016. Please contact Lisa Setty at 913-677-4646 or lisa@opccdoc.org if you have an interest or for more information.

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Christian Women’s Fellowship Mary Martha Circle will meet on Thursday,

August 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. After worship, Bible study, and our business meeting, we will eat at O’neill’s Restaurant at

95th & Mission Road. All are welcome!

Men’s Fellowship Group Note New Time!

The Men’s Fellowship Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

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.

Care & Share The Care and Share Grief Support Group will go to Paulo and Bills, 16501 Midland Drive,

Shawnee, on Wednesday, August 19. Meet at OPCC at 11:00 a.m. to carpool.

Please make your reservation with Nita Anderson at 913-432-1290 by August 16.

SAVE THE DATE!

Attention NOW Group On Sunday, September 13, directly after the 10:30 service, we are having a pot luck lunch, and after lunch, we are having entertainment by Cynthia

Ziesman. Cynthia will present a program singing songs from the Big Band era. She encourages

audience participation. Come for good food, food, fellowship, and outstanding entertainment.

Hope to see you there!

Class Schedule Sundays, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Room 40

“Feasting on the Word” Please join us on Sunday mornings for discussion

and study exploring scriptural passages in ways that are suitable for all participants, and utilizes our

personal experiences to live out our faith.

Note, we will continue meeting through the summer except for the Sunday of Labor Day (September 6).

If you have any questions, contact Judy Nickum at 913-735-6769 or jnickum@gmail.com.

received from The Christian Church of Greater K.C.

(Disciples of Christ)

Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund Dinner Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 6:00 p.m.

Hillside Christian Church 900 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Todd Adams, Associate General Minister and Vice President of the Christian Church (DOC) in the US & Canada

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. September 10 — November 19 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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Junior Youth Group resumes on September 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Youth Room (basement). We will

meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays through the school year. Junior Youth Group is for all children 4th through

6th grade. We will spend time playing games, laughing, studying scripture,

and having fun. Contact Lisa Setty, Children and Youth Pastor, for more information.

Youth Group, for youth 7th through 12th grades, resumes on Wednesday, September 2,

from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room (basement). In Youth Group, we tackle topics particular to

teens while addressing biblical teachings relating to these issues. We love to play, laugh, eat, and talk. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

throughout the school year. Contact Lisa Setty,

Children and Youth Pastor, for more

information.

Christian Education for elementary school aged children will resume on September 6 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the Great Hall. Using the Rotation

model, we will focus on one Biblical story each month as we explore the stories in

new contexts each month. Teaching modes include storytelling, cooking, arts and crafts, science,

technology, puppetry, and more. Contact Lisa Setty, Children and Youth Pastor, with any questions.

Children Worship & Wonder will resume on August 16. Children 4 years old through 6th grade will join their families in the sanctuary for the 10:30 worship gathering.

Following the Children’s Moment, the children will be invited to leave with a Children’s Ministry volunteer to participate in CW&W. In CW&W, children will experience Bible

stories told in an interactive format and will be invited to respond in a variety of hands-on

opportunities. If you have questions about Children Worship & Wonder please contact Lisa Setty at

913-677-4646 or lisa@opccdoc.org.

Stewardship Green Moment by Jody Cash

Green Moment for August

It is time for kids to go back to school. Parents spend a great deal of money on school supplies and clothes. Here are some ideas for "going green" and saving money.

1. Instead of buying everything new, look around your house for back packs, book bags, lunch boxes, pens, pencils, rulers, etc that can be used again. Why buy another ruler or pens and pencils if you already have them on hand?

2. For items that you must purchase, buy items that are made out of recycled materials. Did you know there are now biodegradable pencils, refillable pens, and recycled versions of both of these items? Be a savvy shopper.

3. For children kindergarten through 8th grade, paper is still used a lot. For children in 9-12th grades, computers are often used and very little paper is needed. Do not purchase large supplies of paper if the child will be using a computer. You can purchase recycled paper for printers (such as New Leaf Paper) and Mead Recycled Notebooks for writing paper.

4. If you need to purchase text books, you can purchase used books or rent books. If you can, team up with another family—you may have books they need and they may have books you need and you can swap books.

5. Use book covers to keep the books in good condition. You can use recycled items to make the book covers—i.e. old paper bags, jeans, t-shirts, etc., and you can even decorate them if you wish.

6. Pack a waste-free lunch—do not use plastic or foil. Some lunch boxes come with containers that can be reused or you may have some containers at home. Send things in the lunch such as fruits and vegetables instead of chips and brownies!

7. If you pack a beverage with the lunch, send it in a reusable bottle. 8. Encourage schools to teach about recycling—starting in grade school. The more the children learn

about recycling and why we should recycle will encourage them to go green. 9. Encourage children to walk or ride bikes to school instead of going to school in a car or on the bus

—this will help the environment. 10. Encourage schools to have recycling areas to encourage the students to "go green".

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July 16, 2015, OPCC Board Meeting minutes as approved

Attendees: Jane Fletcher, Larry Kinder, Sue Elliot, Roy Nickum, Dan Horton, Laura Phillips

Spiritual Formation: What is "Living Wage"? A discussion of how the raising of minimum wage affects our society.

Past Meeting Minutes (June 18, 2015): Minutes were approved w/edits electronically on July 16.

Signage update: On hold until Bo returns

BBQ Bash: Scheduled for August 23 to welcome Bo back

Recap of finance meeting and further discussion: went over the finance meeting.

Discernment Process and discussion: Discussed the discernment (vision process)

Pastor’s Report: Sowing seeds campaign is finished and letters of thanks are going out. Laura will be going to the general assembly Regional Assembly will be held at OPCC April 30 2016.

Closing Prayer

Next Board Meeting: August 20, 2015

Future Agenda Items:

We adjourned at 8:10 Respectfully submitted – Dan Horton

Sowing Seeds for the Future

Everyone who pledged to Sowing Seeds and/or the "Seat" purchases should have received a letter plus giving status. If you have any error on either of your giving statements, please contact Michelle Reiter for correction. Only Michelle and Chuck Warner have access to the details of your giving. Our 3-year commitment is officially over but we are still receiving funds…please keep the donations coming. Here is where we stand to-date: a. OPCC reached 93.9% of our goal

- this is good news as it is quite common for 3-year campaigns to fall short by 10-12% b. leaves a balance of $30,625 yet to be received

- this short fall means that OPCC will need to include Laura's salary within the budget 1 year earlier than planned!! - based on deaths, people moving, and change in giving capabilities, we estimate that $22,000 will not be fulfilled.

Also, our pledges for seats (chairs/pews), which was in addition to campaign commitment, will cover the cost of 267 of the 343 seats. Still have only $1,004 to be fulfilled on these pledges. Again, we will continue to accept your donations at any time. If you haven't contributed toward the seats and would like to do so, please do as we have not made the plaque yet listing all the donors along with their wishes of "in memory of" or "in honor of".

Submitted by Lee Sprinkle, Renovation chair

Property Commission

Activities since last Scene: a. Carpets have been cleaned in classrooms 40, 41, & 42 and in the Great Hall plus spot

cleaning at North entrance, entrance to Fireside room and front hallway at a total cost of $558. b. had two different air handler condensation drainlines plug up and caused water overflow onto

two ceilings which eventually fell through…yes, this did cause quite a mess in the West hallway and in the bathroom of the Bride's Room. Thank goodness nobody was around so no injuries…PRAISE GOD. Our current costs to fix is approximately $400 but still need to purchase ceiling tiles and a new light fixture!!

c. Prayer Chapel (Bo's old office); - the carpeting will be going in during the time you read this article…HURRAY! - with some final touches, should be completed within the next 2-3 weeks. - our commission can not thank enough all the contributors and memorial funds put toward this project. THANK YOU, may God bless each of you.

Submitted by Lee Sprinkle, Property chair

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OPCC Balance Sheet for June 2015 Current Month Previous Month Difference

Unified Balance Sheet Cash 169,708 182,051 -12,343 Marketable Securities 544,653 549,742 -5,089 Trust Loan to Church 85,139 87,042 -1,903 Other Assets 1,873 1,952 -79 Total Assets 801,373 820,787 -19,414

Unrestricted Funds -223,871 -237,813 13,942 Special Offerings -1,867 -2,112 245 Designated Funds -58,671 -63,185 4,514 Endowments-Restricted -516,964 -517,677 713 Total Liabilities -801,373 -820,787 19,414

OPCC Budgeted Financial Statement for June 2015 Budget for Actual for Budget Actual Annual

Period Period YTD YTD Budget Unified Income Pledge/nonpledge revenue 25,744 23,361 154,575 154,327 334,000 Other Revenue 6,258 6,337 37,635 39,022 75,350

Total Income 32,002 29,698 192,210 193,349 409,350

Expense Compensation & Administration 19,770 19,149 115,605 119,405 226,761 Property 17,713 9,851 107,320 95,373 189,000 Programs 3,733 926 15,712 8,990 29,160 Outreach 2,180 2,130 13,080 13,080 26,160

Total Expenses 43,396 32,056 251,717 236,848 471,081

-11,394 -2,358 -59,507 -43,499 -61,731

OPCC Balance Sheet for July 2015 Current Month Previous Month Difference

Unified Balance Sheet Cash 159,708 169,708 -10,000 Marketable Securities 548,694 544,653 4,041 Trust Loan to Church 82,659 85,139 -2,480 Other Assets 2,052 1,873 179 Total Assets 793,113 801,373 -8,260

Unrestricted Funds -215,765 -223,871 8,106 Special Offerings -1,825 -1,867 42 Designated Funds -57,246 -58,671 1,425 Endowments-Restricted -518,277 -516,964 -1,313 Total Liabilities -793,113 -801,373 8,260

OPCC Budgeted Financial Statement for July 2015 Budget for Actual for Budget Actual Annual

Period Period YTD YTD Budget Unified Income Pledge/nonpledge revenue 25,578 20,357 180,153 174,684 334,000 Other Revenue 6,176 5,697 43,811 44,718 75,350

Total Income 31,754 26,054 223,964 219,402 409,350

Expense Compensation & Administration 17,781 18,080 133,386 137,485 226,761 Property 13,676 12,850 120,996 108,223 189,000 Programs 993 780 16,705 9,769 29,160 Outreach 2,180 2,430 15,260 15,510 26,160

Total Expenses 34,630 34,140 286,347 270,987 471,081

-2,876 -8,086 -62,383 -51,585 -61,731

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Prayer List

Prayers of Concern Betty Burton Emmett Ditzler (friend of Bruce McNaghten) Dave & Hazel Ginter Jim Gray Nathan Greene (Celia Greene's (CWS) son) Nancy Greenwood (friend of Sharon McBride) Myra Hettic Kathryn Hume (Tracie Glasscock's sister) Martha Lyles (Bo Crowe’s sister-in-law) Bob Marangelli (Wilma Townsends’s son-in-law) Faye McBride (Calvin’s sister-in-law) Cole Merrill (Myron Merrill’s son) Max Norton (Marge White’s son-in-law) Juliayna Pendleton (Alan & Lois Wimpey’s

granddaughter) Marilyn Sherman Jacob Sprinkle (Lee & Jan Sprinkle’s grandson) Jane Vogt (Marjory McNaghten’s sister) Joe & Jean Zacher

Continued Prayers Bev Barrett Virgil & Frances Bruning Bryan Byrd (friend of Roy & Judy Nickum) Diana Carlburg Phyllis & Harvey Cooke Corwin Elliott Ruth Freeman Gordon & Marlene Harkness Bob & Wilma Huffman (Peggy Fach's parents) Carole Ingram Bob & Sue Jenkins Dan Jenkins Dorothy Jimerson Barbara Killion Ralph Lyles (Bo Crowe’s brother) Everett & Ina Fern McBride Shirley McGee Jack McLain Florene & Tony Miele Fern Palmer (Kim Glover’s mother) Nadine Sheldon Belva Snell Sandy Teeple Josh Townsend (Wilma Townsend’s grandson) Esther West Duane & Wanda Whitney

Condolences to Bev Barrett and family upon the death of

Bill Barrett on June 7 to the family of Jim Foley upon his death on

June 20 to Sally & Jim Withers upon the death of their

niece, Cindy Shaw, on June 30 to Myra Hettic and family upon the death of

Bill “Ray” Hettic on July 31

Thank You

Dear Congregation of OPCC, The family of Lloyd “Larry” Lavely wants to thank you for the support and loving prayers the last three years. You are a wonderful church family. The Body of Christ. God bless and keep you. To Congregational Care Ministry: The Family of Freda Louise White acknowledges with deep appreciation, your kind expression of sympathy. And a special thank you to the Luncheon ladies!

Linda & Darrell White (Freda’s son and his wife) To OPCC: My sister Joey Rayburn Thomas and I wish to thank OPCC members for the outreach extended to our mother, Mary Stewart Rayburn. Ed Hitzelberger visited Mom faithfully from 2008 until sidelined in 2014. The Congregational Care Team, Deacons, and Pastor Laura Phillips visited, brought communion, offered prayers, and talked with her. Mom enjoyed each visit.

On the day of Mom’s memorial service, June 17, Sharon McBride and Theresa Krebs did more than occupy the house for safety. They put out the food for the post funeral reception and helped set up as we returned from Antioch Cemetery. The altar flowers on Sunday the 21st were perfect. Mom’s favorite flower was the rose and mine is the sunflower, both were represented in the display.

We have never been more proud of belonging to OPCC and more comforted during this period and when Dad passed away in July 2008.

In Peace, Ella Rayburn, Scranton, Pa

Thank you so much for the prayers, visits, communion and phone calls of support during my recent surgery and rehab stay! I appreciate each and every one of you and your commitment to God and to this community!

Bless you all, Ann Sandler Thanks for prayers on behalf of my Aunt, Janette Phelps, who passed away on Wednesday, July 29th. Our large family will miss her.

Sharon McBride

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Congratulations to Carmen Marchand, granddaughter of Dorothy Jimmerson, upon the birth of Neveah Lynn, born on August 2nd at 6:28 a.m. Neveah weighed 6 lbs, 11 oz, and was 19 inches long.

Military Prayer List Stephan Aelmore (grandson of Mary Aelmore),

US Navy, Pearl Harbor, HI

Dustin Doree (grandson of Betty Craney), US Army, Fort Benning, GA for Ranger Training

Tiffany Doree (granddaughter of Betty Craney), US Navy, San Diego, CA

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

To add persons to this list, please forward information to Michelle Reiter at

michelle@opccdoc.org or 913-677-4646, x223.

June & July Gifts

gifts have been given to the Ben Starks, Dale Warden, Ed Burton, Lloyd Lavely, Mary Rayburn, and Bill Barrett memorials from the NOW Group

a gift has been given to the Ann Martin memorial from Ann Sandler

a gift has been given to the Ann Martin memorial from Margo Brown

a gift has been given to the Lloyd Lavely memorial fund from Carl & Martha Brockman

a gift has been given to Building Maintenance in memory of Mary Rayburn from Sharon McBride

a gift has been given to the Mary Rayburn memorial from Evelyn Eastwood

a gift has been given to the Mary Rayburn memorial from Jody Cash

a gift has been given to the Mary Rayburn memorial from Earl & Barbara Sheldon

a gift has been given to the Mary Rayburn memorial from Carl & Martha Brockman

a gift has been given to the Mary Rayburn memorial from Wayne & Peggy Moore

a gift has been given to the Mary Rayburn memorial from Hazel & Dave Ginter

a gift has been given in memory of Mary Ann (Casey) Hann from Gerry & Taylor Spillers

Gifts continued

the following have contributed to the Bill Barrett memorial fund:

Evelyn Eastwood Harvey & Phyllis Cooke Earl & Barbara Sheldon Audrey Lavely Lisa & Bill Metcalf Carl & Martha Brockman Hazel & Dave Ginter David & Liz Hobbs Bill & JoLynn Sloan Taylor & Gerry Spillers Betty King JoAnn Altschul Ed & Jan Eilert Doris Hamilton & Harlan Wendell Larry & Bernice Stouse Mary Johnson Laura Starks Pat Owsley Maurica Campbell Ev & Ina Fern McBride Wilma Townsend Alan & Lois Wimpey Nita Anderson Joyce Brooker Wayne & Peggy Moore Laurel Elliott Jim & Sally Withers Marie Lear Aletha, Bill, & Dan Horton Virgil & Frances Bruning Gordon & Marlene Harkness Sharon McBride Judy Zeman Jody Cash Mary Aelmore Wanda & Duane Whitney Don & Marilyn Hamner Frances Beattie Kim, Kristen, & Kathryn Glover Toni Cattelino

Prayer Chain

Did you know that OPCC has a telephone prayer chain? Would you be interested in participating in this meaningful ministry of praying for others,

especially when it is most needed? If you would like to be put on the telephone

prayer chain, and join in our team of pray-ers, please contact the church office at

office@opccdoc.org or 913-677-4646 to be added to the list!

Overland Park Christian Church 7600 West 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204-2894

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Your OPCC Staff

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info@opccdoc.org (general church e-mail address)

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@elliottrealestate.com

Your 2014-15 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