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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Upcoming Events

OPC Youth Kick-off
Sunday, September 30, 2018
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
It's time for OPC Youth, grades 6-12, to meet, eat, have fun...and plan a year of adventure and service. This will be a year of "choose your own adventure; discover your personal mission."  Dinner will be the official "OPC Youth pasta/salad/pizza buffet," served with a wide variety of exciting program opportunities for all age groups!  Guests are always welcome!  RSVP to Sharon Parker by September 27.
Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 7, 2018
There will be a special congregational meeting immediately following worship to elect the next Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC). This will be the only matter conducted at this meeting.
The Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 7, 2018
2:00 PM
All members and friends of Overbrook, and especially their pets, are invited to participate in the Blessing of the Animals. Annually, this short service of blessing and thanksgiving, takes place on the church lawn, the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saint Francis. Please bring your pets, and join in the celebration of all creatures of God’s kingdom.
OPC Middle School Youth: What's Cooking?
Sunday, October 14, 2018
12:15 to 1:30 PM
All students in grades 6-8 are invited to grab an apron and stir the pots! We'll be making soup for Aid For Friends. While the pots are simmering, we'll also be sharing lunch together. Each participant will receive an official "OPC Mission Possible" chef's apron. Please register with Sharon Parker to reserve your apron!
OPC High School Youth: Triennium Preview
Sunday, October 14, 2018
6:00 to 8:00 PM
All high school youth interested in learning more about the Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue University, July 16-20, are invited to a Triennium preview and interest meeting at Oxford Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. Transportation will be provided. Please contact Sharon Parker for more information.
Taste of Overbrook Dinner
Saturday, October 20, 2018
6:00 PM
Your taste buds will travel the world as you sample food celebrating OPC's rich array of cultural heritages. There will also be a chance to support OPC by donating or purchasing auction items. Most important, the Taste of Overbrook 2018 will be the opportunity to break bread and be in community with your friends at the Crossroads.
Tickets are available online; will be on sale each Sunday at Coffee Hour; or you can buy tickets at the door.
We are now eagerly accepting donations for this year's auction. Please contact Will Schick or Karen Wong if you have items, ideas, services or experiences you'd like to donate!
Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Saturday, October 27, 2018
7:15 AM to 7:30 PM
Thank you to all who purchased tickets for the National Museum of African American History trip. There are no more tickets.
Departure is October 27, 2018, 7:15 AM at the Federal Reserve Bank (7th and Arch Street). Return time is 7:30 PM.
Information on when you will receive your tickets, possible car-pooling to the bank and parking near the bank will be given closer to the departure date. Contact Artia Benjamin for more information.

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.
  • Sept. 23 - Perspectives on forgiveness, healing and reconciliation.
  • Sept. 30 - We welcome the leaders of the Philadelphia Presbytery and continue discussing the perspectives on forgiveness, healing and reconciliation.
Worship
10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor
  • Sept. 23: Readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a.
    Sermon: Let's Play Golf?
  • Sept. 30: Healing Service with leaders of the Philadelphia Presbytery
    Readings: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
    Sermon: Time for an Oil Change
Sunday School
10:45 AM - Pre-K to Grade 2 leave Worship for Sunday School
11:15 AM - Grades 3 to 12 leave Worship for Sunday School
Coffee Hour
11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room

Order of Worship

September 23, 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
  • Sept. 26, 2018 - Overview of the Old Testament focusing on 1-2 Samuel. Preparation suggested and not required. Suggested reading: God’s Covenant with David, 2 Samuel 5-7 (that’s chapters five, six, and seven).
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

September 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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