Paul Reynolds I first came to OPC two years ago this month. I happened by the church after having moved in close by…well, looking back, God was definitely at work to send me this way. I look at it as having returned to my religious roots. I was baptized and raised in a Presbyterian Church [...]
Jim Anderson Earlier this year I was having dinner with a friend who is facing difficult financial circumstances, and he said to me, “You know you have been lucky. You sold your house when prices were high, and each time you have lost a job you have wound up with another job making more money”. [...]
Donavon Graves I was very humbled to be asked to speak in front of the congregation this past Sunday. After some deliberation of what I was going to say, my thoughts kept centering on a message that came straight from the heart. Since I didn’t have any bells and whistles or fireworks to throw out [...]
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 reflection by John Gunter So, it’s here. My favorite time of year. And Mother Nature has let us know about it, too. Floods, hail, pollen, crazy folks holding on to winter by getting too close to polar bears, bees trying to eat your house, grass to cut; and did I mention pollen? It is [...]
Claire Blake We give you honor, glory and gratitude Heavenly Father, because you alone are sovereign above the entire universe, all people, all circumstances. In these challenging economic times, remind us Lord that you are greater than the stock market, and we have more security in your love than a 401K. It’s you alone we [...]
Marthame Sanders (note: Marthame’s sermons and other reflections are also available on his blog) Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Matthew 22:34-46
Tiffany Kromer A reading from Matthew 22 verses 15-22 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to [...]
Pat Morrison As most of you know, my passion and focus is in mission/outreach. Today I am changing from reporting the Bargain Shop sales to asking you to commit to help with the many hopes, wishes, needs, and services here at OPC. One hope of mine for some time is that OPC would be financially [...]
Carl Texter By now, most of you have heard our 2009 stewardship theme, “Practicing Generosity, Building Community.” Marthame mentioned it at last week’s worship, there is an article on the front of this month’s Crossings and this week you received a postcard. In the coming weeks, we’ll be talking about it more. It’s a tough time [...]