Whosoever Gospel Mission Christmas
OEPC is once again collecting gifts (toys and stocking stuffers) for Whosoever Gospel Mission's annual Christmas
giveaway to the children and grandchildren of their men. A list of gift suggestions is available under each Christmas tree at both sanctuary entrances. Unwrapped gifts should be delivered to the church by Sunday, December 17.
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Worship Music
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord...Join one or more of OEPC's worship music groups.
Practice Schedule
Worship Choir - Thursdays at 7:30PM
Handbell - Thursdays at 6:00PM
Handchime - (Children, 3rd Grade and up) Fridays at 4:30PM (beginning October 1)
Worship Band
Do you play an instrument and want to use it to praise God and enhance the worship services at OEPC? Please contact Beth Jenkins(beth@orelandpres.org; 217-887-7002 x24) to join the Worship Band. All ages and instruments are welcome!
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OEPC Handy Helper
Are you handy with tools? Do you “fix” things around your house? OEPC needs volunteers who can help with small repairs around the church on an as-needed basis. If you are available to serve, please contact Rich Maienshein or call the church office.
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Whosoever Gospel Mission
Whosoever Gospel Mission needs tutors in basic reading, writing and math to work with students in our Career Track Learning Program. On-staff teachers will orient and assist, provide curriculum and answer any questions. Involves a 12 week commitment of the same hour each week (Mon - Fri, 9 am to 5 pm).
How to get started: Contact Randy Baker, Learning Program Director, at (215) 438-3094 x 107, or rbaker@whosoevergospel.org
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FOOD CUPBOARD
Ongoing (1st Sunday of each month)
The Discipleship Ministry Team collects food items on the first Sunday of each month for the Glenside New Life Presbyterian Church food cupboard. Please put your donations on the table in the Paper Mill Rd Narthex. Canned meats (tuna, ham, chicken, etc.), baby food/formula, peanut butter, canned fruit and boxed goods (crackers, soup, pasta, cereal, rice, etc.) are especially appreciated. Also appreciated are paper grocery bags.
OEPC also prepares and serves some of the meals provided on Tuesday nights at the Glenside New Life church. We need people to prepare a main dish (recipe is provided), and people to warm and serve the food. The time commitment for servers is approximately 5:45PM-7:30PM (set-up and clean-up time included). Our list of servants for this ministry is growing; new team members are always welcomed.
Please contact Janice Kulp if you are interested in taking part in this ministry.
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SUNDAY BREAKFAST RESCUE MISSION
Ongoing
The Women's Association collects needed supplies listed below, new or in good condition for an ongoing effort to help the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission carry on their work with men in need. Donations can be placed in boxes in the Paper Mill church entrance and in the entrance to the Christian Education Building. Needed suppies include: Men's underwear, white socks, t-shirts (M-2X), linens (twin sheets, pillowcases, towels), soap, tooth brushes, razors, shaving cream, non-perishable food items, used eye glasses.
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Church openers and closers open the church doors before services and lock up after the services each Sunday. Servants are on a rotating schedule and are usually only required to serve 6 to 7 times a year. Contact Kathy James at 215.233.4532 regarding this service opportunity.
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AMBASSSADORS MINISTRY
“ We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God”
2 Corinthians 5:20
The faithful Ambassadors at OEPC invite you to join them when they call on a first time visitor to our church. Please pray about serving God in this way and contact Donna Major if you feel God is calling you to this ministry.
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Genuardi's eScript Program
OEPC Youth Fund & OEPC Preschool
If you shop at Genuardi’s and own a Genuardi’s Club Card, Genuardi’s will contribute up to 3% of your monthly purchases to the organization of your choice. OEPC Youth groups and OEPC Preschool are on the list of available groups. No receipts to collect. Enrollment does not affect club card sales/benefits.
Sign Up:
- Go to http://www.escrip.com/
- Click on “1-Sign Up”
- Enter your Club Card number
- Select
Oreland Presbyterian Church Youth
Group ID #1023948
OR
OEPC Preschool
Group ID #500023755
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Alpha Pregnancy - Ongoing Collection
Alpha Pregnancy Services is a unique organization that offers help and hope to women and families facing pregnancy or related concerns. Their professional staff, made up of Registered Nurses and Social Workers, provide services that empower women with knowledge about their bodies and all the choices that are available to them. All services are provided free, without discrimination against anyone because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, handicap, or familial or marital status. A bin is available in the Paper Mill church entrance and in the CE hallway entrance for needed baby supplies (0-3 month sized sleepers and onesies, receiving blankets, baby bottles and baby shampoo).
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NURSERY CARE SERVANTS
Praise the Lord that our nursery is growing in regular attendance. Please contact Carol Esterhai to serve in the nursery during Worship Service times.
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