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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Upcoming Events

CANCELLED - RPM Cafe
Friday, November 16, 2018
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Join us for RMP (Retired Persons' Ministry) Cafe! Our theme will the The Impact of Gratitude on Health and Well-Being. BYO sandwich...soups, beverages, desserts are provided at no charge.
Youth EventPacking Thanksgiving Meals
Sunday, November 17, 2018
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
OPC Youth will be packing Thanksgiving meals for deserving families. All of the food will be in the Chapel. Our job is to decorate the packing boxes, and assemble the meals for delivery. (Adult members of the congregation will deliver the meal packages on November 18.) Lunch will be provided. Please contact Sharon Parker if you can help...we need at least 6-7 kids to make this service project happen.
Pledge Sunday
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Our community is invited to have pledges dedicated and blessed. Please consider: What does Overbrook mean to you? Your financial support of Overbrook is especially important in our time of transition, to ensure the Church at the Crossroads can continue to live its mission to love and serve God, each other and the world.
We'll also mark this special day with pie sharing at Coffee Hour. As a truly diverse and welcoming community, we offer pies of all shapes, sizes and varieties! Please feel free to bring one to share.
Urban Suburban Book Club
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
7:00 PM
This is a book club of diverse membership involving members of several Presbyterian churches, including Overbrook. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Alyce Marsh at 215-472-7886. November selection is The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. Meeting at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.
Youth EventEscape Room Adventure
Saturday, November 24, 2018
3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
We'll be building our team skills, hunting for clues, and trying like crazy to escape the room! We've reserved two escape rooms, each able to accommodate 10 quick thinking participants. We'll go out for pizza or tacos following the adventure. The Super discounted rate of $10.00 per person includes escape room and an informal dinner. Drivers, with clearances will be needed. Friends are welcome. Since tickets are limited, RSVP to Sharon Parker...asap!
Advent Wreath Workshop & Dinner
Sunday, November 25, 2018
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Participants will make a tabletop Advent wreath for home use during the season. All supplies will be provided, including daily Advent devotions to use in your home. In the spirit of Overbrook fellowship, an informal meal will be served. While there will be no cost to make a wreath, or to enjoy the meal, a free-will offering basket will be available to assist with the costs of supplies and materials. RSVP by November 18.  Please sign up in the Wistar Morris Room following worship, or respond to Sharon Parker. All ages welcome.
OPC Talks...and Walks
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Topic: Annihilation of Gun Violence. Join us as we welcome Movita Johnson-Harrell, Supervisor of the Victim's Service Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. She has been aptly described as "a warrior woman working to annihilate gun violence." Movita is the founder of the Charles Foundation, named in honor and in memory of her son, Charles Andre Johnson, a victim of gun violence.
Youth EventFrosty's "Sleep Under"
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
We'll be celebrating the change of seasons with PJ's, PBJ's (and other goodies), a special film, and games. Feel free to come in your comfy pajamas. This special evening is designed for children age 4 through grade 4. Parent helpers (with clearances) will be warmly welcomed. There will be no charge to attend "Frosty's Sleep Under." RSVP to Sharon Parker by November 25.
Fair-Trade Gift Market
Saturday, December 1
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 2, 2018
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
This is a great time to pick up some Christmas gifts that you can feel good about. These purchases help provide a fair wage to the artisans who craft the items. There are all kinds of things to choose from, so come by and take a look. You may get all your Christmas shopping done!
Member Orientation
Sunday, December 2 & 9, 2018
9:15 AM
Are you curious to know more about what it is at stake in Presbyterian polity and theology? Is Presbyterianism new to you, or did you learn this too long ago? Join us at Adult Forum for this two week series. This is also an opportunity to join Overbrook Presbyterian Church; only members can vote at the congregational meeting immediately after worship on December 16 to elect Elders, Deacons, and members of the 2019 Nominating Committee! Please contact Pastor Raymond for more information!
Youth EventWorshiping at Arch Street Presbyterian
Sunday, December 2, 2018
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
We start our trip with a blessing by Pastor Raymond in the Chapel, then walk to the Overbrook Station to begin our adventure. From Suburban Station, we'll cross the street to Arch Street Presbyterian (founded in 1816) to participate in worship. Following the service, we're heading to the Christmas Village at City Hall for lunch.
There is no cost for transportation; each participant will also receive a $5.00 contribution to off-set the cost of lunch. Students should bring additional money for an offering, and for their lunch. Parent chaperones (with clearances) are welcome to join in this adventure! RSVP to Sharon Parker by November 30 so that OPC can purchase our train tickets in advance. Friends are welcome!
Messiah Sing!
Sunday, December 2, 2018
3:00 PM
We will be continuing this beloved tradition featuring the Overbrook Quartet and organist Paul Fleckenstein. Feel free to bring your own score, or you may purchase one at the concert. A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the music ministry of Overbrook Presbyterian Church.
The Art of Advent: Seven Centuries of Great Sacred Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sunday, January 6, 2019
1:30 to 3:00 PM
Join Peter Seidel, art teacher and Overbrook member, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ("Pay What You Wish" Sunday) to consider the reason for the season! Please gather on the 2nd floor balcony of the Great Hall.
Care at the Crossroads MobilePack
Saturday, April 27, 2019
The Care at the Crossroads MobilePack will be at Bonner & Prendie High School. It’s not too early to mark your calendar and consider setting aside a jar to collect quarters until then. Remember 1 meal costs just 22 cents, so each quarter you set aside = life-saving nourishment for a child. Thank you in advance for your prayers, support, and generosity. Stay tuned for more updates!

Recent Events

Click here to see some pictures of recent events at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

Resources for Christian Learning & Living

Prayer and Worship

  • List of Hymns from Glory to God Hymnal
  • Lay Leader Guidelines
  • Reflections on the Lord's Prayer: A Lenten Study
  • Memorial to the Lost, MLK Litany and Hymn-Prayer on Gun Violence
  • Spiritual Practices for the New Year - Sharon Kraybill
  • Overbrook Advent Devotional 2017
  • Baptism Service - Glory to God Hymnal
  • World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2017
  • Devotional for Mission Trip 2017
  • Worship Readiness - Preparing Children for Congregational Worship
  • Thanksgiving 2017

Adult Education Class Handouts

  • A Brief Statement of Faith - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • The Way, the Truth and the Life by Shirley C. Guthrie
  • The Interreligious Stance of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
  • The Meaning of Thanksgiving
  • Gratitude as a Spiritual Discipline
  • Adult Forum Participant Guide - The Power of Forgiveness
  • Adult Forum Participant Guide - Atheism: A Christian Response
  • Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Handout

Children and Families

  • Hungry Hearts on Children and Spirituality
  • 101 Ways to Live the Good News with Kids
  • Ten Commandments & Ten Fingers and Study

Resources for Grieving

  • Grieving Well
  • Talking with Children about Death
  • Understanding and Experiencing Grief

Annual Reports

  • 2017 Annual Report

Helpful Websites

  • Bible Gateway
  • Hymnary
  • Practicing Our Faith
  • Presbyterian Church (USA)
  • Philadelphia Presbytery
  • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Magazines

  • Presbyterians Today
  • The Presbyterian Outlook
  • The Christian Century
  • Sojourners

Sunday Morning Schedule

Adult Forum
9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
An engaging discussion on issues of faith and life. Led by The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor.
  • November 18: "The Design of a Service of Witness to the Resurrection"
  • November 25: “Faithful Questions at College". Guest speaker/preacher: the Rev. Megan LeCluyse, on staff at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, and chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • December 2: “Member Orientation - Part 1”
  • December 9: “Member Orientation - Part 2”
Worship
10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor
  • November 18
    26th Sunday after Pentecost
    Readings: Hebrews 10:11-25 & Mark 13:1-8
    Sermon: Do Whatever You Want
    Lay Leader: Aimerie Scherluebbe
  • November 25
    Christ the King
    Readings: Psalm 93 & John 18:33-37
    Preaching: The Rev. Megan LeCluyse
    Sermon: Kids of the Kingdom
    Lay Leader: Becky Lazo
Sunday School
The first Sunday of each month there is no Sunday School. Children up through Grade 2 may go to the Nursery after Time with Children.
10:45 AM - Pre-K to Grade 2 leave Worship for Sunday School after Time with Children
11:15 AM - Grades 3 to 12 leave Worship for Sunday School after the Sermon
Coffee Hour
11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room
  • November 18: Stewardship Committee
  • November 25: TBD

Order of Worship

November 18, 2018

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Junior Choir Rehearsal & Dinner
Mondays from 5:15 to 6:30 PM - Choral Room
Bible Study
Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor
  • November 21, 2018 - There will be no bible study (the day before Thanksgiving)
  • November 28, 2018 – “Jonah”. It is never too late to join us to discuss what’s at stake in this overview of the Old Testament.
Overbrook Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Choral Room
Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.

Newsletter

November 2018

Overbrook Presbyterian Church
The Church at the Crossroads

P: 215-877-2744
E: office@overbrookpresb.org

6376 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151

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