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From our Ash Wednesday service for Haiti. Dr. Jim Ingvoldstad, who was in Haiti when the earthquake hit, shares some photos (video below) and reflections on his time there and on the spirit of the Haitian people.

We pray for children Who put chocolate fingers everywhere, Who like to be tickled, Who stomp in puddles and ruin their new pants, Who sneak Popsicles before supper, Who erase holes in math workbooks, Who can never find their shoes. We pray for children Who stare at photographers from behind broken windows, Who can’t bound [...]

Barbara Landes Today is the beginning of our stewardship season here at Oglethorpe Presbyterian church. Our theme this year is “Faith in our Future, Proof in our Past” As you treasurer, I want to tell you a little bit about my story and how I am connected with the future and the past of OPC. [...]

A Moment for Mission Jeff Chance This Thursday, October 1st, The Druid Hills Night Shelter begins its 28th season. This is a ministry that OPC has been a partner with for a number of years and is supported by the grace of God with another 20 partner churches and groups. Many of us here at [...]

Jeff Chance  Good Morning, I would like to spend a couple of minutes giving you a status report on a mission that is very near and dear to all of our hearts here at OPC. As you know, the Food Pantry has been an important mission here for many decades. We also know the love [...]