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SUNDAY MORNING
Traditional Worship Service at 9:00 a.m.
Christian Education for all ages
at 10:10 a.m.
Contemporary
Worship at 11:10 a.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY
March 6 12:00 p.m. + 7:00 p.m. in the North Chapel
HOLY WEEK
WORSHIP SERVICES
Palm Sunday April 14
9:00 and 11:10 a.m.
Maundy Thursday April 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday April 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
April 21 9:00 and 11:10 a.m.
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
Infants, Toddlers
and 2’s—Rm 127
3’s—pre-K —Rm 131
Dear Friends,
Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
We find that the seasons of Lent and Easter are late this year. There is great likelihood
that Easter will indeed feel like full on spring and that trees and flowers will be in bloom.
It’s a nice thing to think about as I write this after what has been an exceptionally frigid
January.
The six weeks prior to Easter, we will be focusing on the scripture, Micah 6:8, What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God, and specifically talking about the first requirement, “to do justice.” We will be
talking about racial injustice by studying a book by Professor and Pastor James Cone entitled, The Cross and the Lynching Tree as well as studying the writings of a man who
has been called “the most influential theologian of the 21st century, Reinhold Niebuhr.
Here are three important qualities of Niebuhr’s work that help explain his enduring
relevance.
1. He thought big.
Niebuhr titled his 1938–40 Gifford Lectures (the most illustrious theology lecture series
in the world) “The Nature and Destiny of Man.” On page 1, he wrote, “Man has always
been his own most vexing problem. How shall he think of himself?” By page 2, he was
pondering “the admitted evils of human history,” “the question of the value of human
life,” and “whether life is worth living.” These are not questions limited to a single
church, era, or school of biblical interpretation.
2. He acknowledged sin.
The early 1900s saw the rise of strain of liberal theology famously caricatured by
Niebuhr’s brother, H. Richard Niebuhr, in the sentence: “A God without wrath brought
men without sin into a kingdom without judgment through the ministrations of a Christ
without a cross.” Andrew Finstuen explained in Original Sin and Everyday Protestants,
“For Niebuhr, without an acknowledgement of the universality and inescapability of sin,
Christianity—and by extension his deeply Christian criticism—had no center of gravity.”
Each historical recurrence of man’s inhumanity to man affirms this insight.
3. He really did write the Serenity Prayer.
Tracing the authorship of this famous prayer (“God grant me the serenity to accept the
things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the
difference”) Many, many people—including countless members of Alcoholics
Anonymous—know something of Niebuhr’s theology even if they have never heard his
name. The prayer is a reminder that Niebuhr was a pastor before he was a celebrated
theologian and foreign policy expert, and faith was not merely an intellectual exercise
for him. He speaks to leaders of the free world as well as individuals trapped in addiction.
This Lent, we will be talking about race, injustice, sin and prayer and using Micah 6:8 and
the teachings of Reinhold Niebuhr as our guide. Join us and invite a friend. You can find
information on dates and times as well as other Lenten opportunities on page four of this
program guide. When we have finished this work, the resurrection will be upon us and
the earth will be in bloom.
Peace,
Shelly
LENT/HOLY WEEK
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
March 6 at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A thirty-minute time of reflection and restoration.
Receive the imposition of ashes, if you so choose.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
April 14 – Palm Sunday 9:00 and 11:10 a.m. Wave palms to celebrate the arrival of Jesus to Jerusalem. There will be palms for everyone to wave.
On Palm Sunday, we will collect the special offering called
One Great Hour of Sharing
which supports three areas of the PC (USA): 1) Presbyterian Hunger Program—to engage in sustainable agriculture and water projects in an effort to end hunger and
poverty for the most vulnerable. 2) Presbyterian Disaster Relief—to provide food, shelter and education to refugees fleeing civil unrest. 3) Self-Development of People—to help people access jobs and
education as they establish new lives after prison. The special offering envelopes are located in the pews for your convenience.
April 18 – Maundy Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Join us for dinner and bring a main dish, side dish or dessert to share. Watch our table grow as new arrivals join us for dinner. Childcare for infants and preschoolers will be available.
April 19 – Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Childcare will be available.
April 21 – Easter 9:00 and 11:10 a.m. He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Bring a flower to put in the gathering area cross. Come to the Easter reception at 10:00 a.m.
in the Lounge.
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EDUCATION for Adults
The Cross and the
Lynching Tree
Sundays February 24 –
March 31 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Cross and the Lynching Tree by Dr. James Cone
provides a provocative and relevant Lenten study about
race and religion in America. It will take us on an
exploration of the two emotionally charged symbols and
their connection to history. Both the cross and the lynching
tree represent the worst in human beings, and at the same
time, a thirst for life that refuses to let the worst determine
our final meaning.
We will utilize a formal guide to direct us through the
study. The first class will be an introduction to the five-
week course and books will be ordered for the following
Sunday.
The book is a timely reflection on racism in this era of
Black Lives Matter and tragedies like those of the
Charleston church massacre, as well as a theological work
which provides deep insights into what our primary
Christian symbol really means and how the paradox of the
cross informs our faith and contemporary experience.
Date Assigned Readings
Feb. 24 Introduction
Mar. 3 Books distributed/Video of Dr. Cone’s sermon
Mar. 10 Discuss Chapters One and Two
Mar. 17 Discuss Chapters Three and Four
Mar. 24 Discuss Chapter Five
Mar. 31 Discuss Conclusion
Waking up White
And Finding Myself in the Story of Race
Wednesdays,
March 13 - 27
7:00-8:30 p.m.
“This widespread phenomenon of white people wanting to
guard themselves against appearing stupid, racist, or
radical has resulted in an epidemic of silence from people
who care deeply about justice and love for their fellow
human beings. I believe most white people would take a
stand against racism if only they knew how, or even
imagined they had a role.” (Debby Irving, p.xii)
You are invited to attend three evening discussions on this
landmark book and begin the difficult conversation of race.
The group will meet at Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood’s house in
Carmel.
You must sign up on Main Street to participate. Sign up by
March 3. Books will be ordered on March 4.
LENT DEVOTIONAL T wo of the most widely read
and respected spiritual
writers of the 20th century,
Henri Nouwen and C.S.
Lewis, are brought together
in this Lenten daily
devotional booklet called A Wondrous Love. Nouwen
and Lewis offer their deeply
personal insights,
understanding and pastoral
sensitivity in this booklet
that is an ideal
accompaniment for the holy
season of Lent. Pick up your
complimentary copy on
Main Street.
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EDUCATION for Adults
Christian Education is a life-long process. We believe we
should never stop being learners. Adult Education
programs at OPPC offer adults at all stages of life the
chance to deepen their knowledge of the Bible and grow
in their faith. Opportunities are offered throughout the
year in a variety of formats so that all may find ways in
which to grow and mature as Christian believers.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
FAITH & FELLOWSHIP Anyone is welcome to attend this class at any time. The
curriculum is provided, so no homework required!
March: Discipleship and Mission
March 3: Call to Humility and Hospitality, Luke 14
March 10: A Costly Call, Mark 1, Luke 14
March 17: Calling the Lost, Luke 15
March 24: Calling to Salvation, Luke 19
March 31: Called to Discipleship, Matthew 4
April: Call to Ministry
April 7: Call and Mission, Matthew 10
April 14: Called to Remember, Matthew 26
April 21: Called to Proclaim the Resurrection, Matthew 28
April 28: Call and Commissioning, Matthew 28
May: The Spread of the Gospel
May 5: Called to Righteousness, Romans 3
May 12: Called to Life in Spirit, Romans 8
May 19: The Call of the Gentiles, Romans 11
May 26: Called to New Life in Christ, Romans 12
Anyone is welcome to attend this class at any time. The
curriculum is provided, no homework required!
Ages: 18+ years • Leaders: Dick Albright & Susie Highley
• Location: Room 115
MIND THE GAP From young adults to grandparents, we welcome all ages
and faith journeys to join in exploring the intersection of
faith and life through a variety of topics, authors, and
media. Beginning in March, our next segment will be
“Grounded in Prayer: How to Pray Using The Lord’s Prayer
as a Model.”
Ages: 18+ years • Leaders: Rob Peterson • Location:
Room 120
EXCURSIONS INTO THE BIBLE The North Chapel studies through May will focus on both
Old and New testament themes and people:
• We are currently studying God’s covenant with
Abraham that his offspring are to be the means of
blessing to the Nations of the world. We are seeing
how this was reinforced repeatedly through all
Scripture through the Law, people (e.g., the healing
of Naaman), prophecy, metaphor, and ultimately
the teachings and miracles of his son Jesus.
• Next, we will look one of the amazing servants of the New Testament, Titus. He was part of Paul’s
“brain trust,” courier, problem solver, unifier,
soothing balm to the Corinthians, fund raiser,
church organizer, and evangelist to Dalmatia and
Macedonia.
• By April, we should be into our study of Gideon and this bright star of God’s deliverance who was later
the source of Israel’s return to idolatry.
• We shall end our program in May by looking at
both Old and New Testaments and God’s habit of
“upsetting the apple cart” …the first shall be last;
salvation is a gift that is received via faith; it is the
meek, the poor, the mournful, the servant of God’s
word that shall be blessed.
Come join our lively discussions each Sunday at 10:10
in the North Chapel. We have several who have other
obligations and can only attend for part of the
class…that’s OK. Come and go as your needs dictate.
There will be no North Chapel Class during the
summer.
Ages: 18+ years • Leader: Tony Kupinski • Location:
North Chapel
TODAY’S NEWS & THE BIBLE What’s this world coming to? Almost every day there’s
something in the news that makes us wonder “Can that
really be true?” or “Why in the world would someone do
(or not do) something like that” or “And we elected
him/her?” Join other OPPC friends to chew over the
news and ask, “What would Jesus think or say or
do?” Please come and join the conversation.
Ages: 18+ years • Leaders: Tom Rugh & Rich Phipps •
Location: Room 118
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EDUCATION for Adults
ADULT WEEKDAY CLASSES
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY This is a relaxed time of fellowship and study! We use
various series that provide Bible lessons which are
easily completed within a one hour discussion
format. Great conversation, prayer time, and coffee!
Ages: 18+ years • Leader: various • Location: Lounge
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep - May Tu 6:15 – 7:30 a.m.
SATURDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Ages: 18+ years • Leader: Larry Heimann •
Location: Library
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep – May Sa 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
YOUTH SUNDAY MORNING
CLASSES 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday morning Christian education for youth utilizes
scripture, Christian doctrine and church history to grow
the faith of our young people. Special emphasis is
placed on life application—helping our youth discover
how God’s Word can be applied in their lives so they can
truly live their faith every day. For more information
on any of these classes or events, please contact Rev.
Jenni Crowley Cartee at [email protected].
6TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL Leaders: Various • Location: Room 213
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Everyone is welcome!
Peter’s theme in his second letter is a simple one: pursue
spiritual maturity through the Word of God as a remedy
for false teaching and a right response to heretics in light
of Christ’s promised second coming (2 Peter 1:3, 16).
When false teachers begin to whisper their sweet words
into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ
begins to break apart, to lose what makes it distinctive in
the first place—faith in the unique person and work of
Jesus Christ. Peter repeatedly points to the Word of God as
the primary means of growth for the Christian (1:4, 19–
21; 3:1–2, 14–16).
Ages: 18+ years • Leader: Rev. Mike Samson • Location:
Room 115
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep – May W 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
7TH & 8TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL
During the school year, 7th and 8th
graders share in small group and large
group discussion as they explore their
faith. 8th graders are invited to be
confirmed as members of OPPC on
Confirmation Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Students are welcome to participate in this class with no
obligation to join OPPC or be confirmed at the end of the
year. The curriculum used for this class is very age
appropriate whether or not the youth is planning to
become a member of OPPC.
Leaders: Rev. Jenni Crowley Cartee • Location: Room
214
HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL Leaders: Various • Location: Room 215
EDUCATION for Youth
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EDUCATION for Children
BIRD HOUSE CHILD CARE AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
On Sunday mornings, our staff
and volunteers provide a warm
and loving atmosphere for your
child so you may attend worship,
and/or a class, and/or enjoy time
for fellowship.
We offer age appropriate Sunday School lessons, which
include a Bible story, music, activity (craft or game),
snack and prayer. The same lesson will be offered twice
each morning, once during the 9 a.m. worship service,
and once during the 11:10 a.m. worship service. Sunday
School will begin approximately 15 minutes into the
worship service. This is around the time the children
leave worship for Children’s Church. This way, if you
prefer, your child may begin in worship with you and still
be part of Sunday School time. We send a weekly email
that shares what we have learned about God and
experienced in Sunday School.
From 10:10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., children will continue
activities relating to the day’s Bible story and enjoy time
for play and fellowship, experiencing the love of God
through the care and nurture of the caregivers. Debbie
Meyer is our Nursery Director, and works closely with
Rev. Trish Lisa, so please don’t hesitate to talk with either
one about any questions or concerns you have.
Ages: Birth – Pre K • Leader: Rev. Trish Lisa at
[email protected]. Location: Rooms 126 and 127.
The Learning Center offers Mother’s Day Out and
Preschool programs for children ages one to five during
weekdays.
All of the Learning Center’s Mother’s Day Out and
Preschool programs emphasize basic Christian values,
positive character qualities and stimulation of
intellectual curiosity. Activities are planned to help each
child acquire the basic skills needed as they become
developmentally ready to read and write. In addition,
social development is learned and enhanced as children
play, grow and progress through our programs.
TREEHOUSE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Following the Children’s Message in both worship
services, children are invited to join Rev. Trish Lisa for an
age-appropriate exploration of the day’s scripture which
parallels what is being shared in worship. On communion
Sundays, children will return to worship in time to
participate in communion. Other weeks, parents may
pick up their children in Room 205.
Ages: Elementary • Leader: Rev. Trish Lisa
[email protected]. • Location: Room 205
Kindergarten – 5th grade 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Elementary age children are
invited to join us upstairs in the
Treehouse to learn and grow in
faith and awareness of God’s love.
Each Sunday we will gather
together in Room 205 to begin
with the day’s Bible story and a
snack. Children will then join
their age groups (K and 1st, 2nd and
3rd, 4th and 5th) to experience the
day’s Bible story in a variety of ways that include art,
music, science, games and drama. All children in
Kindergarten through 5th grade will return to Room 205
for dismissal.
Ages: K – 5th Grade • Leader: Rev. Trish Lisa at
[email protected] Location: 205 and others
This spring, the Learning Center children will present
the Annual Spring Sing on Tuesday, March 12, at 6:45
p.m. The program will be in the sanctuary with
refreshments afterwards in the Lounge.
Contact the Learning Center for days and times for
classes. Registration for the upcoming school year 2019-
2020 is ongoing for new families.
Ages: 1-5 years • LC Director: Barb Clark, 317-844-1107;
[email protected]. • Location: OPPC
SUNDAY MORNINGS
THE LEARNING CENTER
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MISSION
TRIVIA NIGHT
On Friday, March 8, come test your knowledge on a
wide variety of subjects at the Second Annual Trivia
Night Fundraiser for the Caravan Mission Trip this
summer. Everyone from 4th grade and up is invited
to join an intergenerational team of eight. Entry fee is
$15 per person. ($5 for children in 4th or 5th grade.)
Contact a member of Caravan for tickets.
There will be food, fellowship and fun! Even a yummy
dessert auction! Childcare will be provided upon
request for younger children.
Come join the fun for a good cause.
Ages: 4th Grade + • Leader: Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood • Location: OPPC Pavilion
DATES DAY TIME
March 16 Fri 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP Trinity Fellowship started at OPPC in the early 1990’s.
This program meets at OPPC once a month to provide
social activities for mentally and physically disabled
people living in the Indianapolis area. This organization
brings joy to so many people who are often dependent
on others for their care, by giving them an opportunity
to get out of their usual environment and have fun.
Ages: 14+ • Leader: Buz and Marilyn Eichman:
[email protected] • Location: OPPC Pavilion
DATES DAYS TIME
First Friday of each month F 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS - IHN The Interfaith Hospitality Network
(IHN) operates under the umbrella
of Family Promise of Greater
Indianapolis and is a ministry of hope for homeless families in the
area. IHN coordinates overnight
emergency shelter in hosting
congregations and operates a day
center in downtown Indianapolis.
OPPC hosts the families on a rotational basis having two
rotations of two weeks in the year. We provide
overnight shelter, Christian fellowship and dinner and
breakfast each day. Volunteers coordinate the week of
activities for the guests, including transporting the
guests to and from the day center, cooking and serving
meals, engaging in evening activities with the guests,
and chaperoning the guests during their overnight
stays.
Ages: all • Leaders: Emily and Bob Browning:
[email protected] • Location: OPPC
DATES DAYS
Feb 24 – Mar 10 Su-Su
KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY A small team of
members go inside
Pendleton
Correctional
Facility for a four-
day retreat in May
to share the love of Jesus with the offenders. To support
this ministry, members gather in the Pavilion kitchen to
mix and bake many dozens of cookies to be taken to the
Pendleton Correctional Facility.
Cookies can also be baked at home and brought in.
There is a specific recipe and guidelines to follow which
are located on Main Street. Bring cookies to the office
by May 15.
DATES DAY
May 16 - 19 Th-Su
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MISSION
CLOTHESLINE MINISTRY This program serves
the needs of families
without the resources
to purchase clothing.
This includes many
elementary students at
Orchard Park Elementary School.
OPPC members, friends and family members may
donate clothing - appropriately sized for children of
elementary school ages - to the church in the collection
bin labeled “Clothesline Ministries.”
Additionally, clothing, household items, furniture or
anything else of value may be donated to any local
Goodwill Store in the name of OPPC Clothesline. These
donated items earn vouchers that our Clothesline
volunteers use to purchase clothing for children.
Leader: Lynne Davis: [email protected] • Location: Clothesline closet at OPPC
HAITI MISSION PROJECTS Throughout the year, there are opportunities to help
with the Haiti Mission.
• Support for Dr. Renaud Gerve who runs the hospital in
Mombin Crochu, Haiti, as well as the mobile clinic for
the surrounding rural areas.
• Birthing kits are assembled and sent to midwives in outlying villages.
• The Central Plateau Scholarship Program of Haiti provides grants to students for advanced degrees.
OPPC presently sponsors four students.
• Kanga Elementary School which recently opened to
rural children in kindergarten through 5th grade so
they can begin education before the age of 10. OPPC
pays the two teachers’ salaries.
Al and Becky Atz take Haiti mission trips several times a
year. To find out more about any of the Haiti
opportunities, contact Al and Becky at 317-910-7385.
LOVE OUR EARTH CLEAN UP Clean up the grounds around OPPC: trim bushes, weed
flowerbeds, rake leaves and plant flowers.
DATE DAY TIME
April 27 Sa 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FOOD PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY
CHILDREN There are over 1000
children in Carmel Clay
Elementary Schools that
depend on free breakfast and lunch 5 days a week
at school. OPPC will
again participate with
other organizations in
the Carmel community
to address the problem
of summer hunger. The
program will provide a sack of nutritious ingredients to
make each child 5 healthy breakfasts and lunches each
of the eleven weeks of summer break. Donations of food
are being accepted mid-May. Many volunteers are
needed.
Watch for lists of needed food as well as on-line sign up.
Ages: All+ • Leader: Sarah Burnham: [email protected] and Lynne Davis:
[email protected] • Location: Main Street
DATES DAY TIME
May - Aug M-Su Anytime
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Volunteers knit or crochet shawls or lap robes while
praying for the recipient to be embraced by God's loving
presence. When completed, the shawls and robes are
made available to the pastors and Stephen Ministers to
take to members as appropriate when they make
pastoral care calls. All are welcome to help.
Ages: All • Leader: Elsie Potts: [email protected]
FOUNTAINS OF HOPE As a result of Hurricane Maria striking Puerto Rico in
2017, Fountains of Hope plans to install safe water
purifier systems there. OPPC and presbyters in PR have
identified six sites in need of safe purifier systems. Each
system costs $5,000. If you would like to contribute to a
system or participate in a future trip to Puerto Rico,
contact Bill Farrar at Fountains of Hope at 317-289-
9170. You can also donate on line at
fountainsofhope.org/donate and indicate you want
proceeds to go to Puerto Rico Purifier Systems.
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FELLOWSHIP for Adults
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN All women who are currently members of Orchard Park
Presbyterian Church may join and become active
members of Presbyterian Women in the Congregation
(PWC). Active membership is based upon participation
in Circles, mission support groups and by attending
PWC meetings and events. There are six PWC Circles at
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church.
The PWC Circles normally conduct their meetings from
September through June.
• Hug-A-Pillow Circle - first Wednesday of each month, at the Church, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Room
204. Contact: Amy Smith, [email protected] or
317-575-9622. Learn how to make animal-faced
pillows for Riverview Hospital to give to sick
children. The child can hug it for comfort during
hospitalization and take it home with them at
discharge.
• Ruth Circle - second Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. in the Lounge.
• Quilters Circle - each Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
year-round in the Room 204. Contact: Doris Wright,
[email protected] or 317-846-4625.
• Miriam Circle - first Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m. in the Lounge.
• Book Review Circle - third Monday of the month, at
Carmel Panera Restaurant, 7:00 p.m. Contact: Susie
Highley, [email protected] or 317-335-2180.
• Hannah Circle is comprised of the mothers of younger children and they meet based upon
mutually agreed upon dates and times.
DINNERS FOR 8 Couples/singles are randomly
put into groups of 8. Groups
meet once a month at each
other’s homes for dinner and
fellowship. Sign up is
semiannually on Main Street.
Next sign up is mid-March.
Ages: 18+ • Leaders: Chris and Steve List ([email protected]) Location: Varies
DATES DAYS TIME
Apr-Sep Determined by the group
HEAR! GO! SEE! Hear! Go! See! plans an event each month during the
weekdays. It provides an opportunity for all ages to go,
see and hear something new. Sign up is on Main Street
each month.
Ages: 18+ • Leader: Robin Pemberton:
[email protected] • Location: Varies
LOCATION DATE
Antique Fan Museum Mar 12
Wabash Tour Apr 9
Coffin House May 14
RETIRED MEN’S GROUP OPPC Men meet at the church for coffee and donuts
every Monday morning.
Ages: 18+ • Leader: Jim Lewis: [email protected] • Location: Room 115
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep - May M 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
LUNCH BUNCH Retired ladies meet for lunch at local restaurants.
Ages: 18+ • Leaders: Nancy DeVore (317-843-9059)
and Eileen Kitchens (317-843-1705) • Location: Varies
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FELLOWSHIP for Youth & Kids
YOUTH
Junior High JAM Jr. High Fellowship meets for fellowship, fun,
discussion and prayer. From 7:00-7:30 pm Jr. High and
Sr. High youth will join together for a meal (hosted by
parents).
Ages: Grades 6-8 • Leader: Rev. Jenni Crowley Cartee
• Location: Room 215
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep – May 10 W 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Senior High CONNECT CONNECT is a Senior High topical discussion and Bible
Study which meets on Wednesday nights, September to
May. We meet at OPPC at 7:00 pm for dinner with Jr.
High youth (hosted by parents) followed by our
discussion time at 7:30.
Ages: Grades 9-12 • Leader: Rev. Jenni Crowley Cartee
and others • Location: Room 214-215
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep – May 10 W 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
SUNDAY YOUTH EVENTS Pick up a Youth Ministries Spring Calendar that lists all
the dates for our Sunday youth events including
opportunities for mission and fellowship. For more
information contact Rev. Jenni Crowley Cartee.
Ages: Grades 6-12 • Leaders: Various • Location: OPPC
DATES TIME EVENT
Feb 24 12:30-2:00 pm Mission Project
Mar 8 7:00-9:00 pm Trivia Night
Mar 24 12:30-2:30 pm Hunt/Mission
Apr 14 12:30-2:00 pm Mission Project
Apr 27 TBD Confirmation
Retreat & Caravan
Training
May 5 12:30 – 2:00 pm Picnic & Games
May 19 9:00 & 11:10 am Confirmation Sun.
CHILDREN
ROOTED - PRESCHOOL TO 5TH GRADE Believing that creating times to be in community is
essential for connecting and rooting children to their
faith and their faith community, we invite children and
their friends to join us. We will have an optional meal at
5:30 p.m. Families are welcome to join us to eat; and we
will conclude at 7 p.m.
Ages: Preschool – 5th grade • Leaders: Rev. Trish Lisa and
Debbie Meyer. • Location: Room 205
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep – May 8 W 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
ROUTE 45 Route 45 meets once a month on
Sunday or Friday for activities at the
church, events in the community, or
mission/service projects for 4th and
5th graders. Our goal is to nurture
friendships, give them opportunities
to think about and talk about their
faith with kids their own age and
have a lot of fun inside and outside the church!
Ages: 4th & 5th graders • Leaders: Amy Crist and Ulla
McClelland • Location: Room 212
DATES TIME EVENT
Mar 17 10:00 a.m. Prep/Lunch at
Dayspring Shelter
Apr 27 10:00 a.m. Earth Day Cleanup
May 17 6-8:00 p.m. Cookout
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS will be held the first full week of June. The theme
this year is To Mars and Beyond and will include stories,
games, crafts, and music. Look for registration
information in mid-March.
DATES DAYS TIME
June 3-7 M-F 9:00 a.m.–noon
Ages: Children entering kindergarten through fifth
grade • Leader: Trish Lisa [email protected] • Location: OPPC
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MUSIC
SANCTUARY CHOIR The Sanctuary choir is the main choral ensemble of the
OPPC Music Ministry, leading the congregation in
worship at the 9:00 a.m. service each Sunday from
September to June. The group presents anthems and
service music for all regularly scheduled choral services
and presents a large work with orchestral
accompaniment for Advent. It is open to all singers,
high-school age and older. New members can come give
it a try for a month. No obligation.
Ages: 14+ • Director: Michael Pietranczyk:
[email protected] • Location:
Music Room
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep - May Th 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
REGEN PRAISE BAND This group of instrumentalists and singers led by Mike
Pietranczyk leads the 11:10 a.m. contemporary worship
service in song each Sunday. The band presents praise
songs, hymns and service music for the liturgy in
modern, innovative ways and can utilize many different
types of instruments.
Ages: 14+ • Director: Mike Pietranczyk • Location:
Sanctuary
DATES DAYS TIME
Year Round Su/W 6:30-7:30 pm
BRASS ENSEMBLE The brass ensemble provides added musical force on
holidays and special occasions throughout the
year. Anyone interested in playing is welcome. The
group rehearses as needed for the determined
performance schedule. Contact Michael Pietranczyk at
[email protected] for more
information.
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep-May W 7:30 – 8:30 pm
THE CHANCEL RINGERS This is the larger of 2 handbell ensembles in the OPPC
Music Ministry. It’s a five-octave choir that performs
on a regular monthly basis and plays primarily AGEHER
level 2-3 repertoire. It is open to all who are interested
in ringing. Basic note-reading ability is recommended.
Ages: 14+ • Director: Michael Pietranczyk • Location:
Music Room
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep - May Th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
BELL CANTO Bell Canto is a chamber handbell group, repertoire for
small ensembles and performs without a
conductor. The group presents music in worship
regularly and out in the community as musical
ambassadors for OPPC.
Ages: 14+ • Location: Music Room
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep - May W 6:30-7:30 p.m.
CHORISTERS Choristers meet fall, winter and spring. All children,
kindergarten age and older, are welcome to come sing
and worship. The children will have the opportunity to
offer their musical selections and assist in leading
worship in song usually one service per month. They
also present the annual Children's Christmas Musical.
Ages: Grades K-5 • Director: Kim Pietranczyk • Location:
Music Room
DATES DAYS TIME
Sep - May W 6:00 –6:30 p.m.
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INFORMATION STAFF Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood
Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Mike Samson Associate Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Jenni Crowley Cartee Director of Youth Ministries [email protected]
Michael Pietranczyk Director of Music [email protected]
Rev. Trish Lisa
Director of Children’s Ministry [email protected] Mary Leffler
Business Administrator [email protected]
Kathy Wilson Director of Financial Operations [email protected]
Lisa Alexander Facilities and Admin. Coordinator [email protected]
Nancy Hartmann Ministries Coordinator [email protected]
Debbie Meyer Nursery Director
ELDERS Clerk of Session
Adult Education
Greg Pemberton
Donna Wixson
Building & Property John Taylor Building & Property Adam Elkins
Children's Ministry David Platt Children’s Ministry Eleni Drake Connect Connie Cohrs Engage Sheryl Johnson
Finance Nichole Smyth-Wilson Finance/Treasurer Charlie Smith Memorials & Jim Burnett
Endowments Mission Chris Thomas Personnel Jenny Hutchinson Reach Mary Giesel
Strategic Plan Steve List Worship Bev McDavitt Worship Ellen Johns
Youth Ministry Bill Zilligen
DEACONS
Bereavement Audrey Wiebenga Bereavement Barb Tillema
Bereavement/Meals Jim Higgins Card Ministry Kay Gallagher Connect Kevin McKechnie Engage Scott Drake
Engage Diane Dougherty Flower Deliveries Carol Albright Home Communion Emily Browning
Home Communion Bob Howard Moderator Rick Harvey Newborns Elizabeth Oatman Pastoral Care Contact Karla Gaston
Prayer Chain Doris Wright Reach Jennifer Graver Secretary Kim Pietranczyk
Transportation Dawn Morgan-Crouse Visitation Updates Judy Marich-Doeppers Worship Stephanie Kimble
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INFORMATION
ORCHARD PARK PREBYTERIAN CHURCH
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BECOMING A MEMBER
Whether you’re new to Orchard Park Presbyterian
Church or you’ve been coming for a while, gather with
others to learn more about our faith community. There
are three opportunities for you offered quarterly.
Newcomer Meet and Greet Join us for an informal Meet and Greet in the Parlor.
We’ll share coffee, conversation and information about
our ministries.
The next Meet and Greet is Sunday, April 28,
at 10:10 a.m.
Pizza Connect Pizza Connect is an informal fellowship time to meet
and begin to form connections into the life of OPPC.
This is a family friendly dinner at Pizza King located at
301 E. Carmel Drive. Please stop by.
The next Pizza Connect is Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Joining Class When you have decided that you want to make OPPC
your church home, we invite you to attend the Joining
Class in the Parlor. In this class, you will have an
opportunity to meet new friends and discuss the
process for joining OPPC with our pastor. You may join
by either Profession of Faith, Reaffirmation of Faith, or
Letter of Transfer.
The next Joining Class is Sunday, May 5, at 12:10 p.m.
Childcare is available upon request.
Joining Sunday New members are introduced to the congregation
during a service on Sunday morning. New members
first meet with the Session before the service; you
confirm your intention to be members during the
service; and then you meet other members of the
congregation at a reception between services.
The next Joining Sunday is May 12.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Dr. Shelly
Wood at [email protected].
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church 1605 East 106th Street Indianapolis, IN 46280 Phone: 317-844-1107 Website: www.orchardpark.org
We’re glad you’re here!
WELCOME!
WELCOME
