OPMH E Gram (June 17, 2007)

Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Morning Service (10:00 am)

Scripture

Galatians 2:15-21

Luke 7:36-8:3

Sermon

The Scandal of the Gospel — Dr. Laha

Hymns

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Jesus the Very Thought of Thee

Other Special Music

Prelude:       Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lässt Walten– J.S. Bach

Anthem:       Children of the Heavenly Father – John Ferguson

Offertory:     Thy Holy Wings – John Ferguson

Postlude:      Fanfare – M. Helman

Lemonade on the Lawn: Join us behind the Sanctuary after 10:00 am service.

Evening Service (6:30 pm in Heritage Hall, casual dress)

Scripture

Ephesians 2:11- 22

Meditation (Rory Mach)

Hymns

Various selections, usually contemporary in nature.

Christian Education. (Sunday classes do not meet during the summer months)

Vacation Bible School – Begins this Monday from 9:00-11:30 am.

Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups:

Youth: Come to the 6:30 pm service in casual clothes. After the service, we will walk to Scoops for ice cream. Bring money for the ice cream.

20s/30s: This group is open to all in their 20s and 30s. Our “official” activities are on hiatus over the summer, but contact Make Campagna (703.785.4736) or Amy Anderson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to be added to the mailing list.

First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: An informal time of fellowship following the 10:00 am service (the first Sunday of each month) in the Elliot House Parlor. We welcome all who are experiencing loss or struggling to find joy in their lives to meet, one-on-one, with a Stephen Minister. Call Susan Grandy (703.836.6701) if you have questions.

Mission

The Shack Trip is June 24-29. Contact Ellen McCleskey at 703.403.8626 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information check the Meeting House Web site (www.opmh.org) under Mission Events.

Rebuilding Together: Volunteers are needed to clear out a gentleman’s overgrown year in Alexandria on tomorrow (Saturday). The work day is from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm or shorter depending on the number of volunteers we get. Contact Rebuilding Together (703.836.1021 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you can help.

Music:

Summer musicians needed while the choirs are on break Jun 17 thru Sep 2. Since Wayne will be on sabbatical, please contact Ina Berkey at 703.978.8558 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, date, title & composer/arranger.

Churchwide News:

Summer Evening Worship: Are you looking for an informal worship experience? Are you interested in singing some different worship songs, and worshiping in a smaller space? Does your vacation or summer schedule make it difficult to attend worship in the morning? Then check out the summer evening services at OPMH! Held in Heritage Hall at 6:30pm on Sundays in June and July. Join with people who are looking for hope in a difficult world, sharing their faith and fears while singing, praying and building community together. Come just as you are (yes, you can come in shorts and T-shirts), bring your family, friends and neighbors. Childcare will be provided in the Education Building. Watch this egram each week for information on the upcoming service. See you there!

Summer Evening Preachers are:

Damaris Christensen, June 3

Linda Lanam, June 10

Rory Mach, June 17

Rocky Laha, June 24

Larry Goleman, July 1

Joyce Mercer, July 7

John Hitchcock, July 15

Bill Kosanovich, July 22

Ann Herlin, July 29