Important notice from Oak Grove Lutheran Church
Church Council has moved to suspend in-person worship through January 10th 2021 - with the exception of Christmas Eve. There WILL BE in person outdoor Christmas Eve Services at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
These were the following reasons named that informed Councils decision to suspend in person worship gatherings.
- The growing number of confirmed cases, suspected cases, and exposure quarantine occurrences in our immediate community.
- The Bishop's letter urging congregations to suspend in-person worship.
- To inhibit the spread of the virus and protect Oak Grovers.
- The desire to have Christmas Eve Services (if there was an exposure event before Christmas, we could lose the ability to have Christmas Eve services).
The Church Council has accepted the Worship Committees recommendation to have outdoor candlelight Christmas Eve Services at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM. There will be a virtual only Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details!
With consultation with the Church Council, Pastor is lifting the current quarantine on the Church Building. Which means that you can enter the building if you have church business. While Pastor and family are continuing to use caution, at this point, there is a very low chance of risk, especially when exercising mask and social distancing precautions.
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News/Announcements
While we are beginning to gather physically we are still active virtually. Meetings are taking place via Zoom and worship services are streamed live on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/oakgrovelc/. Services can also be found under the “Sermon” tab on this website. The direct link is: https://www.oakgrovelc.com/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180098007&sec_id=180019287.
If you would like to be added to our email contact list please email pastorchristman@gmail.com.Together we are mighty and we serve an Almighty God!
Pastor Nathaneil
As we gradually open again, expenses continue. Heating, maintenance, electric, and employee salaries still need to be paid. We appreciate your giving, and we do important work with members’ generosity. As we alter the way we operate, please consider making a gift via eGiving at https://vimeo.com/262291796 or send a check to Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 432 Harkins Mill Road, Zelienople, PA 16063. Oak Grove Lutheran Church is a strong community. We will weather this storm together, even if we’re not all in services.
Worship
Worship will be on Facebook Live starting at 9:00 AM this Sunday! You can access it through Pastor's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/nathaneil.christman . You will need a Facebook account to watch it Live. After the service it will be posted on Oak Grove's Public Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account to watch the recorded version on the public page. It was amazing to see that we average over 250 views the a week!
Weekday Christian
Pastor Nathaniel Christman, Pastor Angela Smith, and Pastor Brandon Johns bring you the Podcast - Weekday Christian. In this podcast we have topical conversations about faith that matters beyond Sunday worship. Click
here to go to the podcast website.
Wednesday Bible Study
Bible study can be found on Facebook Wednesdays at 8:00 PM. See you there!
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Community Garden
Hello Friends! Perhaps this is the year you would like to try your hand at gardening! If so, reserve your plot ASAP! October 19th was our final produce donation pick-up of the season. In 2020 our donation totaled 2,411 pounds of fresh produce. Thank you for everyone who contributed to make this such a successful season. You have truly made a difference in many people's lives!
Contact Jenny Fessler at mrsfess@comcast.net or 412-977-4277.
Mission Support
Want to learn about mission support? Click here to watch a video with more information!
You may help support OGLC by sending a contribution to:
Oak Grove Lutheran Church
432 Harkins Mill Road
Zelienople, PA 16063
Attention: Treasurer
