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Greenmont-Oak Park Community UCC
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Volume XLIX No. 757 published bi-monthly Jan. 25, 2015

Website: www.greenmontoakpark.com

Office Hours
1921 Woodman Dr
Kettering, Oh 45420
9 AM—3 PM Mon.—Fri.
Telephone: 252-6705
Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Oberholzer
Pastor@greenmontoakpark.com
727—515-6622
Office Manager: Nova Kigar
office@greenmontoakpark.com
Youth Leader: Sheri Parrett
Admin. Chairperson:
Robert Bealll
Choir Director:
Ryan Jenkins
Organists:
Shelley Outlaw
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Chapel Worship: 8:45 AM
Morning Worship: 10:45 AM
Christian Education: 9:30 AM
Bible Adventure: 10: 45 AM
Ushers:
8:45 AM 10:45 AM
Gary Etter Bob Berk
Arlene Uldrich Pasko Evanoff
Linda Oxley Frank Taylor

Scripture Readings for weeks:
Jan. 18—1 Sam 3:1-10, Ps 139:1-6,13-18, I Corin 6:12-
20, John 1:43-51
Jan. 25—Jonah 3;1-5,10, Ps 62:5-12, I Cor 7:29-31,
Mark 1:14-20
Feb. 1— Deut 18:15-20, Ps 111, I Cor 8:1-13, Mk 1:21-28

WORSHIP LEADER:
Anna Slaidins—Jan. 25
Joyce Kelley— Feb 1
GREETER:
Cheryl Barnett - Jan.

I hope that your $10:00 "talents" are multiplying!
It seems that we have an early frontrunner in the talent multiplication project. When asked how much his $10:00 is now worth, the assumed frontrunners answer was:
O, between $200 and $300!" This person is doing what he can do best. According to him he is best at buying and selling. This project fits him like a glove.
For others it is a little more difficult: We don't know what our real talents are! Here are a few hints:
1. If you are a social person - why not invite your friends to a "High Tea" - and charge them $5:00 to attend. Your $10:00 expense will quickly become $50:00.
2. If you can change light bulbs or hang pictures - why not put a blurb in the Sunday Bulletin offering your services to the congregation. Your $10:00 will quickly earn profit.
3. If you like eating out with friends - why don't you prepare a simple spaghetti meal and invite your friends over to eat in? Give them a free meal - and then send a tip jar around. You will be shocked to see how quickly your talents will multiply!
But - every time you do something to multiply your talents - you also have to tell your friends about our church. People love to hear success stories. People want to be part of a winning team. Tell your friends about the positive things in GOPCC. We must get our name out there!
I wish all of you the very best for 2015!
Pastor Gabe

Attendance - Jan. 11, 18
8:45 service 24, 27
10:45 service 70, ___
Sunday School 26, 32
Offering—operating income
(Monthly budget need is $14,958)
Income rec’d +/- Amt.
Nov. ‘14 $13,622 -1,336
Dec. ‘14

Happy Birthday
Linda George—Jan. 29
Eric Sink—Jan. 30
Chloe Karl—Jan. 31
Karen Hammonds—Feb. 4
Mary Schwarz—Feb. 7

In Our Prayers
Liz Ancil Kevin Bader Russell Berk Glenda Boddie Ginny Breckler Michelle Conn Robert Davis Kara DePew
John George Linda George Jamie Geswein Jack Gilmore Ken Hambrick Bill Hine Edna Holland Sean Humphrey Kristen King Dustin Knowlton Rosaline Lam Kelly McRonney Bob McCray Phyllis McCray Naysa Morgan Delbert Newhouse John Parnell Joyce Pratt Cindy R0mano Calire Riccos Deb Richey Beverly Smith Diana Smith Wayne Stolich Michelle Strom Paul Stutz Joe Trevan Gloria Van Camp Gina Van Camp
Sue Wagner Mark Webb Pat White Mary Willett Diane Yost

Those in Nursing Care
Mary Lou Chaney – Bethany Vlg.
Margaret Dill – Masonic Home
Doris Greenwood—Oak Creek Terrace
Ginny Hambrick—Walnut Creek
Vern /Betty Hine—St. Leonard Center
Lottie Jaeger – The Oaks, West Kett
Betty Lingg— Bethany Vlg. rehab
Verdena Mardis—Sterling House
Military
Kirby Brooks
Adam Reeves
Casey Ryan

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Dear Greenmont Family,
Thank you to everyone who sent their prayers and cards our way. We can feel the warmth of your love surrounding us we have been blessed to have such a wonderful church family. Don would have been so happy to see the church so full. Love you all. - The Don Keltner Family
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Dear Sisters & Brothers in the Lord,
I want to thank you for all the caring thoughts, prayers, kind deeds and all those lovely beautiful Christmas cards, I’m disappointed that I was ill and unable to visit with the Pastor the day he came by. I had the flu, then bronchitis, then the pain with my nerve endings. But isn’t God good—there is the hope we lay upon His care. Many different folks from several worship places from several denominations gave me words of encouragement in prayers, cards, calls, gifts, etc. We must be of the knowledge God’s Holy Spirit is working full time in this area. God is still in control and His people are in prayer and the word. God Bless Greenmont– Oak Park Community Church. Wishing for a great new year.—Lovingly, Gloria Van Camp
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To all my Greenmont-Oak Park friends,
Thank you for all beautiful Christmas cards and the notes. I enjoyed them so much. Sincerely, Mary Lou Chaney

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Dear Church friends,
I thank you for the lovely Christmas cards and notes. It was so nice to be with you Christmas Eve, celebrating God with us in His Son Jesus. My church and friends are very dear to me.—Ginny Breckler

Many Thanks
We the staff of GOPCUCC want to offer our thanks for the appreciation gifts we received from the congregation. Your kindness is very appreciated. Serving God and our church with you is a blessing.
THANK YOU - Pastor Gabe, Nova Kigar, Sheri Parrett, Shelley Outlaw, Ryan Jenkins

God has many ways that we may serve the church. Here are just a few:
Be a Greeter at the 10:45 service
Donate bulletins
Help Usher for a month
Be a Sunday Computer/Projector Operator
Come help shelve food in the Pantry on Friday’s from donations collected.
Help setup or clean up communion wares.
Volunteer in the Nursery on Sundays

WINGS New Year’s Party
Sunday, Jan. 25 , 2015
12 noon the fun begins
All ladies of the church are invited to a festive party, with delicious food, an uplifting spiritual program and a movie.
We will end the afternoon with an out of this world dessert. Come spend a cold winter afternoon together with us. Sign up on the WINGS bulletin board if you are planning to attend, or call the church office to RSVP.
Admission will be 1 item for the food pantry and a small salad to share.

Sub Sale 2015
At this time every year we have a submarine sandwich sale in order to provide a few extras for the Preschool. The church is going to work with us on the sale. This year the profits from sandwiches sold by Preschool parents will go for many of our special programs. These include Breakfast/Lunch with Santa, field trips, the Philharmonic String Quartet and picnics in the park. The profits from sandwiches sold by church members who are also Preschool parents will be equally divided between the church and preschool. Last year we sold 2295 sandwiches.
The sandwiches are really delicious! They are prepared with Pepperidge Farm buns. This year we are offering an option of ham, salami and pepperoni with Pizza sauce, cheese and mild peppers. You may order them with or without the peppers. The other option is turkey with provolone cheese and lettuce. They are individually wrapped. They cost $3.50 each.
All orders must be turned in by Sun., Jan 25. You may put orders in the offering plate, Church office or Preschool office. On Friday, Feb. 6 at 3 PM all the fun begins! We need a few people to help make sandwiches for special orders. Then from 5 to 7 PM, we need many helpers to come continue to make sandwiches. There is a sign-up sheet on the Church bulletin board. It really is fun, we get to meet Preschool parents, building new friends.
All orders must be picked up Friday night, Feb. 6 between 7 & 8 PM from the Donut room. Payment is also required at that time. If you cannot pick up your orders on that date, please notify Valerie Baker , 252-7840 by Jan. 30.
Thank you so much for all your help and support! - Valerie Baker, Director of Green-Oak Preschool

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Christian Education Schedule
The schedule :
9:30 AM—Confirmation
lead by Dave Roalef
9:30 AM—High School/College
lead by Bob Colvin/Meg Roalef
9:30 AM—Adult Bible class
lead by Frank Taylor/Gary Etter
9:30 AM—Adult Contemporary
- lead by Laura Von Holle
10:45 AM—Bible Adventure
(during worship - continues for
all 4yr. Olds to 5th graders)
Lead by Sheri Parrett/ Colleen Karl
10:45 AM—Nursery (babies to 3yrs)

Chimes Article Deadlines are:
Feb. 2 & 16
Sept.

Remember Pastor Gabe’s Q & A sessions will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month following 10:45 AM worship.

New Art Display
There is anew artwork display in the Hilty Room. The watercolor paintings are by Ruth Fulmer, a church member. Ruth taught in the Preschool for 20 years and was the director for 31 years. Now enjoying retirement she has more time for painting and spending time with her 6 grandchildren.
Ruth has studied with Emerick Malagorsky, Patty Dorn, and now is studying with Leonard Williams.
Please stop in the Hilty Room to see these lovely paintings.

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The Book Of Genesis
The Contemporary Sunday School class has begun studying the book of Genesis. We are being led through the book by a video series taught by Professor Gary Rendsburg of Rutgers University. Professor Rendsburg is the chair of Jewish History in the Department of Jewish Studies at Rutgers and is an expert in the history of ancient Israel and the literature of the Bible. This study consists of 24 half hour lectures focusing on understanding the text in its original setting and reading it with the knowledge and world view that an ancient Israelite would have brought to his or her reading of Genesis. We will partner the video study by reading a 1996 translation and commentary by Robert Alter, Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley. Please join us between Sunday worship services in the classroom across from the kitchen. January 12th, we'll begin with the first creation story from Genesis, chapter one. Point of Contact: Laura Von Holle

January Book Club - Meets the 26th.
Anyone interested in joining this reading club is welcome. Bring some food to share and join in the discussion.
We will meet on Monday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 pm .

1942 W. Bataan Dr. The Foster home.
Wow what a project! Thanks to the Foster’s for making this a possibility, restoring a 1943 treasure which was close to death.
Fortunately we had three contractors to help us; A/C Terry Anderson & Tom Wheeler, roofing Joe Soter & Co., tree removal The Riders,
Bob Hurt & Kim Medlin. They gave us their church discounts. Plumbing was donated by Scott Gearhart & Doug Richley, what a blessing.
All other work was done by volunteers! They are Ron & Jon Lyttle, Phil Brown, Paul Marcum, Ray Urbanus, Connie Medlin, Greg Goodner,
Matt Gard, Brian Hager, Bob Colvin, Ryan Brodowski, Al, Jon Dull, Darleen Schafer, Linda Oxley, Jane Simmons , Connie Sink, Anna Sladins,
Nova Kigar, Barb Etter, Roger Schalnat, Larry Coriell, Pastor Gabe, Josh & Jenny Burkhieser. Special thanks to Doug who was our expert and savior. These volunteers put in hundreds of man hours and completed this in 3 months and 10 days. What a reward when we were able to deliver a fabulous house to Josh & Jenny. Since they are part of our church family and put in sweat equity, we offered it to them at a
reasonable price. Making this a win win win. The proceeds $17,500.00 will go toward building a shelter (picnic) house 60’x30’. This can be used for Tent sale ,Pumpkin sale, youth, and church picnics. The Foster’s gave back $1001. toward this project. My hat is off to all who helped and supported us. Thank you all! You made me look good. Gary Etter

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50+ Fellowship Meal
3T's will met Feb. 17 (third Tuesday of the month). Cheryl Barnett will be the hostess.

Chili—Cookoff
Greenmont-Oak Park Church
& Ascension Church
Sat., Feb. 21, 2015
6:00 pm
At the Ascension Church Witzman Center ( under the church)
You and your family are invited to participate in this ecumenical event.
Church members are encouraged to bring a pot of Chili or foods to share. Others in attendance are asked to pay $2.00 /person or $5.00/family.
Everyone will join in voting for their favorite Chili. We will have a friendly but tasty competition. Who will win the blue ribbon? Corn bread and dessert will also be part of the meal.
Call to RSVP—253-5171, so we can plan to have enough food for everyone.