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The Olive Branch 1 AUGUST 2019 OLIVE BRANCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Richard D. Cline, minister Web Address: www.ob-cc.org Susan C. Fournier, secretary Office Email Address: [email protected] 757-566-8077 (Church Office) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM – 1:30PM THANKS As I write this another July is about to end. Another birthday for me has passed, along with two anniversaries, one with my wife, Ann, the other with Olive Branch. I had my first surprise birthday party in probably 40 years, celebrated 16 years of marriage, and 9 years serving this congregation. I received many thoughtful cards, spoken congratulations, and special gifts, including a wonderful food basket from CWF with a note of a gift to the Priscilla & Timothy Fund, and a very nice surprise gift from the congregation. All in all, it was a wonderful month! Thank you to all who helped make it that way! Perhaps we need time markers such as birthdays and anniversaries to remind us to give thanks, to God for the gift of time, and to the people who make our life journey meaningful. My life and ministry have been filled with individuals who have encouraged and helped me along the way. Without them, I have no clue where I would be today. I believe God puts the right people in our lives at just the time we need them. They have been there in our past, and they will be there in our future. After all, none of us know what the future holds. Deep down, we all have a certain level of fear about the future. Which is why I find comfort in Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. It is my belief that God uses people of faith in bringing about a future and a hope. I have certainly been on the receiving end of their presence. Your life is no different. We can all point to key men and women who have said just the right thing at the time we most needed to hear it; men and women who lifted us and told us that we were of value and that God has a purpose for us. They helped guide our paths. So be it a birthday or an anniversary, at markers such as these, it is good to reflect and give thanks for God’s plans for our lives, and the people God uses to accomplish this task. I thank God for my family, and for my church family. I thank you for your friendships, your presence, and your care. I thank you for the privilege of being your pastor. May the Lord of time continue to bless us and the ministry of Olive Branch! Blessings and Thanks, ~Pastor Richard SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING The congregation met on July 28 to consider the renovation and updating of the Old Fellowship Hall addition to the sanctuary, as well as an update of wiring in that area. The project was approved. Watch for changes coming! CWF NEWS CWF TUESDAY MORNING CIRCLE The Tuesday Circle met at Interlude July 9, 2019, with thirteen present. As always, we began with wonderful food, made by the best chefs around. Donna made a few announcements, before Elaine started her lesson on another Disciple, this one being Nathaniel Bartholomew, a very interesting man. The next disciple will be Thomas at our August meet.
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The Olive Branch
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AUGUST 2019
OLIVE BRANCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)
Richard D. Cline, minister Web Address: www.ob-cc.org
Susan C. Fournier, secretary Office Email Address: [email protected] 757-566-8077 (Church Office) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM – 1:30PM
THANKS
As I write this another July is about to end. Another birthday for me has passed, along with two anniversaries, one with my wife, Ann, the other with Olive Branch. I had my first surprise birthday party in probably 40 years, celebrated 16 years of marriage, and 9 years serving this congregation. I received many thoughtful cards, spoken congratulations, and special gifts, including a wonderful food basket from CWF with a note of a gift to the Priscilla & Timothy Fund, and a very nice surprise gift from the congregation. All in all, it was a wonderful month! Thank you to all who helped make it that way!
Perhaps we need time markers such as birthdays and anniversaries to remind us to give thanks, to God for the gift of time, and to the people who make our life journey meaningful. My life and ministry have been filled with individuals who have encouraged and helped me along the way. Without them, I have no clue where I would be today.
I believe God puts the right people in our lives at just the time we need them. They have been there in our past, and they will be there in our future. After all, none of us know what the future holds. Deep down, we all have a certain level of fear about the future. Which is why I find comfort in Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. It is my belief that God uses people of faith in bringing about a future and a hope. I have certainly been on the receiving end of their presence.
Your life is no different. We can all point to key men and women who have said just the right thing at the time we most needed to hear it; men and women
who lifted us and told us that we were of value and that God has a purpose for us. They helped guide our paths.
So be it a birthday or an anniversary, at markers such as these, it is good to reflect and give thanks for God’s plans for our lives, and the people God uses to accomplish this task. I thank God for my family, and for my church family. I thank you for your friendships, your presence, and your care. I thank you for the privilege of being your pastor. May the Lord of time continue to bless us and the ministry of Olive Branch!
Blessings and Thanks, ~Pastor Richard
SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING The congregation met on July 28 to consider the renovation and updating of the Old Fellowship Hall addition to the sanctuary, as well as an update of wiring in that area. The project was approved. Watch for changes coming!
CWF NEWS
CWF TUESDAY MORNING CIRCLE
The Tuesday Circle met at Interlude July 9, 2019, with thirteen present. As always, we began with wonderful food, made by the best chefs around.
Donna made a few announcements, before Elaine started her lesson on another Disciple, this one being Nathaniel Bartholomew, a very interesting man. The next disciple will be Thomas at our August meet.
These have been very interesting studies, getting to know about these Disciples. Our next meeting will be August 12 at Interlude.
Come join us. See you there,
~Donna Haulsee
AFTERNOON DELIGHT ON VACATION IN AUGUST
The September 3 meeting will be at 2 PM. ~Dick & Betty Barber
MONDAY CWF TO MEET AUG 19 AT 7 PM
Breaking Free from Fear study will continue. There are still extra books, in case you need one.
The group meets at its evening time of 7 PM. ~Carole Kerr
YOUTH GROUP
We meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 PM. All 5th-12th grade folks are welcome to join our discussions. Please invite the youth in your life to come!
~Kelsey Creech, Youth Outreach Ministries
COMFORT MINISTRY SUPPORT GROUP
The breakfast is held on the second Saturday of the month, now at Sandy’s Pancake House in Lightfoot (6495 Richmond Rd-next to Smith Memorial Baptist Church) at 10:00 AM. If you are on a grief journey, please join us. We have a good meal and laugh a lot. Call Judy Eley at 757-566-0927, if you would like to attend.
SPECIAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY Set for Sunday, August 18. Kelsey Creech will preach before she leaves for graduate school. Here is the order of the day:
8:30 AM Service-NONE 9:30 AM Sunday School-NONE 10:00 AM-Reception in the New Fellowship Hall 11:00 AM-Service in the Sanctuary
Worship & Wonder WILL OCCUR at its usual 11 AM time.
Nursery services WILL BE AVAILABLE beginning at 9:45 AM on that Sunday.
August 4 Karen Barrow
August 11 OPEN
August 18 Irma Gustafson
August 25 OPEN
SERVING THIS MONTH
Elders
August 4 Chuck walker, Joshua Fulgham
August 11 Kim Riffle, Ralph Hutton
August 18 Missy Harbour, Kim Riffle
August 25 Marney Brickhouse, Harold Barker
Deacons
August 4 Karen Barrow, Sheila Yeatts Tracy Creech, Phyllis Taylor
August 11 Will Hatcher, Boyce Mason Donald White, Tracey Hutton
August 18 Will Hatcher, Jane Hatcher Steve Garrett, Linda Garrett
August 25 Tracy Creech, Dale Teagle Patty Barker, Susan Rinehart
Deaconess
Nancy Griffith
Worship and Wonder (Ages 3-8)
August 4 Landa Simmons, Kelsey Creech
August 11 Linda Williams, Carolyn Hunt
August 18 Ann Bradshaw, Joshua Fulgham (This session will occur on its regular schedule)
August 25 Missy Harbour, Diana Love
Church Family: Pat Allred, Harold Barker, Charles Boy, Mel Bryant, Jr., Phillip Day, Jeryl Dieleman, Janet Dombrowski, Phyllis Gardner, Lucy Hall, Petra Hall, Missy Harbour, Clay Harrison, Carolyn Hunt, Robbie Hutton, Val Mason, Mac McWilliams, Dallas Mitchell, Robin Moscati, Stacey Mullins, Robbie Robertson, Richard Thiel, Jerry VanCleave, Arnold VanDyke, Ted VanHolten, Jane & Larry Vaught, Ken Vogel, Wade Weisman Family and Friends: Professional and volunteer women and men who protect and defend us, our nation, Tina & Don Allen (Susan Fournier’s friends), Jason Arthur (Lorraine Beasley’s son), Kevin Barker (Naomia & Charles Barker’s son), Blair Barnett (Sheila Yeatts’ friend), Paul Chisari (Sue Rinehart’s friend), Dawn Clark (Marney Brickhouse's co-worker), Alva Clary (Emily Dill’s mother), Donna & Carol Davis (Gene & Cheryl Johnson’s cousin), Tommy Ellis & Family (Linda Garrett’s brother-in-law), Norris Flowers (Gene & Cheryl Johnson’s friend), Kristal Hacker (Janet Neal’s friend), David Hunt (Jim Hunt’s brother), Virginia Jenkins (Karen Marrow's daughter), Johnny Johnson (Gene & Cheryl Johnson’s son), Scott Kerr (Bruce & Carole Kerr’s son), Debra Lees Family (Robin Moscati’s co-worker), June Long Family (friend of OBCC), Phyllis McClure (Nancy Griffith’s friend), Bob Nealis (Stacy Mullins friend), Susan O’Rourke (Emily & Doug Dill’s neighbor), Anna Patten (Keeta Hodson's friend's granddaughter), Marolyn Pierce (Carolyn Hunt’s sister), Troy Ripplinger (Tracey Hutton’s brother), Jessie Rodgers (Gene & Cheryl Johnson’s friend), Jorge Arturo Roman-Lagunas Family (Susan Fournier’s son’s father-in-law), Megara Sanderson (Robin Moscati’s co-worker), Michael Stertz (David & Carol Pitts’ Family), Mel & Paula Tenenbaum (Irma Gustafson’s friends), Sharon Thrackson (Gene & Cheryl Johnson’s niece), Jamie VanCleave (Jerry VanCleave’s granddaughter), Gray’s niece, Karen (Emily Friend’s request), Angel (friend of Burnt Ordinary)
Congratulations to Stacey Mullins upon the birth of her son, Barnet Roger Mullins! Both mother and son are doing well!
01 Scott Boyd 04 Peggy Boyd 04 Christopher Gordineer 06 Eliza Morse 07 Cindy Robertson 10 Sarah Kohlman 11 James Allred 11 Ellen Waite 12 Christina Jones 13 Loretta Garrett 13 Madison Williams 15 Ryan Matschke 15 Jeremy Wright 16 Sharon Huntsinger 17 Christopher Lambert 18 Macy Morse 20 Roy Sullivan 20 Jennifer Wright 21 Todd Meadows, Jr 21 Brandon Starkes 23 Kim Riffle 24 Michael Heslink 24 Aaron Keener 25 Bruce Kerr 26 Tyler Watson 27 Rusty Bullock 27 Susan Rinehart 28 Joyce Allen 28 Arayna Lambert 28 Dave Willard 30 Harold McKeel 31 Kylie Rutherford 31 Bradley Watson
04 Bruce & Carole Kerr 05 Skip & Christy Jensen 10 Dave & Bonnie Willard 14 John & Sarah Savage 23 Susan Fournier & David Cunningham 27 Johnny & Lisa Johnson 29 Norman & Lucy Hall
FOOD SHARING PROGRAM UPDATE
Our neighbors who face food insecurity are sometimes faced with the difficult choices of choosing between
buying food or paying for critical healthcare. Your food donations make this choice less of a burden to our
neighbors, who daily face food insecurity. Your decision to
contribute makes a positive difference in their complex circumstances. Grateful for your caring, supportive spirit!
~Will & Jane Hatcher
OBCC TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY: wants volunteers to provide rides to some of our members who are unable to drive themselves to worship services, nearby appointments, and/or Bible Study sessions at church. Please consider serving as a volunteer driver! Contact Robbie Robertson to volunteer (757-707-3944; [email protected]).
Need a ride? Please contact Robbie Robertson.
If you can help to develop van policy/procedures, please let Pastor Richard know.
OUR CHURCH VAN IS IN USE!! There are still some details to take care of. We need some volunteers to make that happen. If you would be a part of our van ministry, please let Pastor Richard or the church office know. Ways to be of help: develop ride & driver policies, van maintenance (monitor and execute), coordinate scheduling, driver (clean driver record required).
WORLD OUTREACH NEWS: THE HOT SUMMER BREAK New giving opportunities will come up later in the year. In the meantime, thank you for your always-dependable generosity!!
In His Name & Blessing ~Sheila Yeatts
ALZHEIMER’S TEAM KICK-OFF SET: for Wednesday, August 14. Join in for a light supper and movie in the New Fellowship Hall at 6 PM. Dessert donations (only) are gratefully accepted. All other supper food will be provided. The movie is I’ll Be Me, the story of Glenn Campbell’s fight with this disease. Donation requested: $5/person to support Alzheimer’s.
NEW MINISTRY STARTING: We all need a little help with something at times, and what a blessing it is when we can provide that help. Since many hands make light work, we are searching for individuals willing to volunteer some time and energy. We would like to start a ministry called Our Hands at Work. The purpose is to provide assistance to our church families that need simple, basic assistance performing tasks around their homes. These might include tasks like light bulb changes, light yard work, light home repairs or painting, donation pick up and drop off. We would like to gather a pool of individuals who could provide such help.
We ask that you prayerfully consider donating some of your time and talents to this. Please contact Janet Neal (804-824-4317) or Patty Barker (757-291-3797) with your questions or willingness to volunteer. Pease leave a message with your name and number and we will return your call. Thank you again for your time and consideration. There will be more to come.
MOVIE NIGHT RETURNS Movie night is on again! Hopefully, the rain that messed up last year’s events will stay away. The first movie night was June 15. Other dates will be announced in the bulletins.
~Abby Matschke
REGISTER LAST CHANCE BEFORE VBS WEEK AUGUST 5-9 See the form online at our website or in the lobby of the Education Building. All paper forms should be returned to the church office secretary desk for completion of registration.
OBCC is co-hosting this year’s VBS with Stone House Presbyterian Church. Pastor Alex will be joining the adult class as a co-teacher. Volunteers from Stone House will also join in to fill the many volunteer jobs. There is still room for you to help! Please contact Missy Harbour or Abby Matschke.
Dinner starts at 5:30 PM, and classes end at 8:00 PM each evening.
Got veggies and fruit? Contact Sheila Yeatts to see what more may be needed.
OUR DAY OUT Our July gathering was stupendous! The session included a picnic feast, provided by Sheila Yeatts. She really outdid herself with everything you can think of that is picnic food. We had loads of fun with singing, crafts, and, of course, Bingo.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SUSAN SAYS….. Is Diabetes truth vs myth? Part I…the truths.
TRUTHS: Type 2 diabetes affects 90% of diabetics, causing these realities: ►Reoccurring infections (the immune system of a diabetic is compromised) ►Increased urination (the kidneys are overactive removing glucose) ►Increased appetite (rollercoaster effect of high and low blood sugars) ►Unquenchable thirst (increased urination) ►Exhaustion (highs and lows of blood sugars) ►Sudden weight loss (unregulated hormone levels prevent blood sugar getting into our cells to give us energy) ►Mood Swings (roller coaster emotions with highs & lows of blood sugar) ►Delayed Healing (Decreased blood flow) ►Numb fingers and toes (excessive glucose causes neuropathy) ►Eye vision problems (when blood sugar drops, vision becomes blurry & light sensitive, floaters can appear).
Your doctor needs to check your blood sugar and evaluate your particular levels. If you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you will check your blood sugars at home.
It is advisable to see a nutritionist. Diabetic diets can seem complicated at first, and many diabetics don’t follow the diet, thinking it too complex. Despite having to learn a new way to eat, it is very important to follow your diet, take medicine as directed, see a nutritionist, and follow up with your doctor as needed.
Next month I share the myths of diabetes. Please let me know if there is a topic you would like me to write about or discuss on a Wednesday night. I am really excited about this new role, and my prayer is to help our church in ways we didn’t even think about. My prayer is for everyone to have a blessed month.
Thank you! ~Susan Rinehart, RN, Parish Nurse
[email protected], 757-880-0190
UPCOMING OBCC EVENTS: (Save these dates &
watch for details in newsletters and bulletins)
Stay in the know! Visit our website at www.ob-cc.org and like us on Facebook. Share! 08/6,13,20,27 Youth Group Meets 08/1,8,15,22,29 Disciple Men’s Group 08/4,11,18,25 Prayer Group 08/05-09 6-10PM Vacation Bible School 08/06 Small Group on Vacation 08/10 10:00 AM Comfort Ministry 08/13 11:45 AM CWF Tues Morning Circle 08/14 10 AM-2 PM Our Day Out 6-9 PM Alzheimer’s Kick-Off 08/15 5:00 PM Burnt Ordinary Meal 08/17 10AM-12PM CWF Post-Retreat Meeting 08/18 10:00 AM Creech Reception NO 8:30 Service
NO Sunday School 08/19 7:00 PM CWF Mon Eve Circle 08/22 11:00 AM Naomi’s Lunch Bunch 08/25 12:15 PM Bruce Kerr Birthday Party 08/26 6:30 PM Elders’ Meeting
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