Children's Weekday Programs Community Preschool Phone (610) 932-8809 Director:  Nicole Hartman Classes for 2 year- olds, 3 year-olds, and 4 year-olds.  Community Outreach Community organizations supported by our church. Projects such as the following are given both financial and personal support. Neighborhood Services Center -- Provides information or emergency assistance to people in need. HIS Mission -- Local Homeless Shelter. Young Life -- High Schoolers building relationships with Christ and one another. Habitat for Humanity -- Volunteer Home Building. Lighthouse -- Fellowship recreation and relationship with un-churched teens. Addiction Recovery Center -- Counseling and support groups. Oxford Senior Center -- Recreation, meals and fellowship for Seniors. Onesimus Prison Ministry -- Ministry to Prisoners in Chester County. Facilities and Special Services Fellowship Several fellowship gatherings are planned throughout the year, such as covered dish dinners and the annual church picnic. NOMADS (Nutritional Opportunities Meeting At Different Sites) A round-robin social/dining group, meeting six times a year with small get-togethers at member’s homes, which encourages fellowship and outreach. Family Ministries Sunday Worship Periods 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Christian Education Pastoral Care Our pastors exercises prompt pastoral care. It is important that they know when you or your loved ones are in need. They strive to be ready at all times for emergency visitation. The DEACONS also minister to those who are in need. Missions Support Mission to USA and the World Through our General Assembly Mission Giving we support ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) throughout the world. We encourage you to pray for and learn about the mission of the church though the MISSION YEARBOOK FOR PRAYER & STUDY. Music Ministries Choir Ministries The graded choir system in our church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to participate in serving our Lord through music. Choirs are an important part of worship and are a unique means of Christian Education. Cherub Choir Kindergarten age children are nurtured in the art of musical praise and worship. Choristers Choir For children from grades 1,2 & 3 Westminster Choir For children from grades 4 through 8 Chancel Choir The Oxford Presbyterian Adult Choir. Alleluia Ringers A bell choir made up of children from grades 4 and 5. Joy Ringers Children from grade 6 and up participate in this choir. Bells of Praise Oxford Presbyterian Adult Choir. Prayer Ministries Church-wide Prayer Chain Anyone with a prayer concern, please call the church office 610-932-9640 Women's Ministries Presbyterian Women in the Congregation of the Oxford Presbyterian Church of the Presbytery of Donigal in the Synod of the Trinity We are a connectional organization whose membership includes all women who are members of our church. Our purpose: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ we commit ourselves: • to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible Study • To support the mission of the church worldwide • To work for justice and peace • To build an inclusive caring community of women that strengthen the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom. We have three gatherings a year — fall, winter and spring. The gatherings are for the full membership and include a varied program. We also provide small groups (Circles) that gather once a month to provide an inclusive, caring community. These Circles focus on Bible study and Mission. We urge each woman in the church to take advantage of this opportunity for sharing, caring and loving. Youth Ministries (Jr./Sr. High) Youth Group We offer a special place of learning, sharing, serving and growing. The junior and senior high youth come to have fun, fellowship and develop an understanding of what it means to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. For Grades 6-12 • Church School — 9:30 a.m. Sundays • Middle School — 6 - 8 p.m Sundays • High School — 7 - 9 p.m. Sundays Office Hours at the church – Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 Drop by for a visit!!

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY

What is Parish Nursing?

An activity of the church for ministry to the people of this church community that promotes holistic health and wellness.

The Parish Nurse, June Hoffman, RN will be a part of the ministry team in providing pastoral care.  As the Parish Nurse, she will use her individual knowledge and skill and a Christ-centered theology to help individuals relate faith to healing when health concerns, worrisome situations, life choices and changes in life’s continuum threaten their balance of wholeness. 

The Parish Nurse Can:

Comfort,  restore, explore options, give hope, always listen, provide health    education and screenings to prevent health problems, give spiritual care, and… Pray.

The Parish Nurse Cannot:

Give medications, injections, treatments, or hands on care ordered by a physician.

Look for future articles from the Parish Nurse in the Lamplighter, church bulletin board, or OPC’s website: oxfordpresbyterian.org

How to contact the Parish Nurse:

Call the church office at 610-932-9640  - Tuesdays 10AM to 1PM and Wednesday 10AM to 2PM

“I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”………….3John: 2