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September 2014
COMING UP
Open Houses - Sept. 6th & 7th Lakeville Mill Thrift Shop - Sept. 19th & 20th Adopt-a-Road - Sept. 27th For all our September events see our online calendar at www.oakarbor.org
Dear Friends in Oak Arbor, We have asked your pastor, the Rev. Derek Elphick, to become a regional pastor for the Midwest. We received affirmative counsel for this by the Oak Arbor board. This is a vote of confidence in Derek’s ability as a pastor and now mentor to other ministers and congregations in the Midwest. While it will involve several trips each year to provide support in Glenview and Cincinnati, we are able to give Derek some relief so that Oak Arbor should not be adversely affected. This is a step up for Derek, and will expand his usefulness in the General Church. Additionally, Derek will join Advisory – a committee of regional pastors who meet via monthly phone conference with the bishops to provide for pastoral moves, clergy career development, and addressing any challenging personnel issues in the church. Another reason for making the move at this time is that the services of the current regional pastor, the Rev. Erik Buss, are needed elsewhere. The Rev. Lawson Smith, pastor of Kempton, is our regional pastor in the Northeast. But he has lost his full time assistant this year and they are in process of expanding their high school to a full 4 years. Because of this we needed to reduce his responsibilities. We have asked Erik to assume some of them. Please let me know if you have any questions about this. Sincerely, Brian W. Keith Executive Bishop
Open House Saturday September 6th, 7:30 PM
There will be an open house to visit with Brian and Gretchen Keith on
Saturday evening September 6th, at the home of Bob & Karen
Heinrichs (382 Oak Arbor Dr.) at 7:30 PM. Please bring an appetizer
or dessert to share!
The Lakeville Mill Thrift Shop Donations drop-off Day: Saturday September 6th, 11 AM - 2 PM
Next Sale Days: September 19th & 20th, 9 AM - 5 PM. Proceeds benefit Oak Arbor. Please contact Sue Elder to see how you can help
(248-650-2310, [email protected]) The Mill is a 3-story white building with a red roof; you can’t miss it!
Official address is 1381 Millmine St. Leonard, 48367.
Church Volunteer Schedule Get involved by volunteering at an upcoming Oak Arbor worship service.
Please contact the church secretary at (248) 652-3420 or [email protected]. September 2014
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Date Usher Greeter Refreshments Jr. Sunday
School 1st - 3rd Teacher
4th - 6th Teacher
7th - 10th Teacher
Sept. 7 B.Keith
Worship with Holy Supper 10:30 am
Dale Steen Pam Steen Francis & Heidi vanLoosbroek
Denielle Schnarr
Rachel Mahrle Kim de Chazal Jon & Karin
Childs
Sept. 14 DPE
Worship, 10:30 am
Marc Edwards Marcia Bradin Dave & Karen
Kostick Danae Elder Rachel Mahrle Kim de Chazal
Jon & Karin Childs
Sept. 21 J. Glenn
Worship, 10:30 am
Jack Elder Kim de Chazal David & Laura Catterrmole
Bryn Brock Suzanne Green Heidi
vanLoosbroek Jon & Karin
Childs
Sept. 28 DPE
Worship, 10:30 am
Todd Elder Suzanne Cochrane
Jane Synnestvedt Sue Elder
Kelly Wille Kim de Chazal Liane
de Chazal Jon & Karin
Childs
Oct. 5 DPE
Worship, 10:30 am
Dale Genzlinger
Susan Kendig Barbara Owens
Julie Elder Kelly Wille
Laura Cattermole
Liane de Chazal
J&K (7-8) Sulie Tyler
(9-12)
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Mike & Suzanne Green September 5, 1992
Howard & Marge Gurney
September 6, 1958
Vance & Jean Genzlinger ** September 11, 1954 ** 60 Years!!
Edmond & Kim de Chazal
September 14, 2002
Greg & Cara Clay September 23, 1989
If you are not on our birthday or anniversary list but would like to be, please contact the church office at [email protected]. We would love the opportunity to honor these important dates in your life.
Rita Steen Sept. 1
Mathew Wille Sept. 1
Alene Bowyer Sept. 6
Scott Mahrle Sept. 6
David Curtis Sept. 7
Greg Clay Sept. 10
Dawn Genzlinger Sept. 10
Julie Elder Sept. 11
Alair Brock Sept. 13
Aliana Sandstrom Sept. 14
Adara Schnarr Sept. 18
Erin McCardell Sept. 19
Nancy Genzlinger Sept. 21
Weston Brock Sept. 23
Jonah Wille Sept. 26
Gaird Brock Sept. 28
Dea Madak Sept. 28
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to Vance and Jean Genzlinger! In August the Vance and Jean Genzlinger family gathered at Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Jean's brother Clifford Stewart and family and Vance's sister Jeryl Swank as well as all 5 children and spouses were there. Of their 13 grandchildren only two weren't able to visit at some point during the week. Ironically, the three houses they stayed in surrounded the property where the Gustave Genzlingers had a cabin when Vance was young! Much fun was had by all as they celebrated this special event.
Honey for Sale Paul and Amy Elder’s bees have been very busy and they are overflowing with honey! They are selling a new honey bear for $4.00 and a refill for $3.00. They make great gifts! To order please call 248-652-2511 or email [email protected].
Happy News! Congratulations to David Steen, (son of Kirk and Mandy Steen) and Rachel Buss, (daughter of Rev. Erik and Ann Buss of Bryn Athyn, PA) who have announced their engagement. A June 14th, 2015 wedding is being planned in Bryn Athyn. Sunday School Begins for the Year
Please note the groups and locations:
Junior Sunday School (for young children up through
kindergarten age) in the school wing (PreK/K room)
1st-3rd grade, in the school wing (3rd & 4th grade
room)
4th-6th grade in the school wing (art/lunch room)
7th-10th grade in the Social Hall
11th&12th graders are invited to join in the adult service, and once a month they will have the choice of
attending a movie program instead.
Thank you to all our volunteers who make this program
possible!
Welcome to Joel Glenn Joel Glenn who is a candidate for the ministry in his third year of study, will be doing his practicum this Fall at Oak Arbor. Joel will be staying at various peoples homes through-out his 12 week stay. We hope that you will consider inviting Joel for a meal, or a party or for any event you may be having. One of the goals of his practicum in to meet, mingle and get to know lots of people in the Church. You can email Joel at [email protected] or call him at 215-913-9784 Thanks for your help making his stay with the Oak Arbor Church enjoyable.
Nathan & Èlise Gladish Visit Oak Arbor Open House: Sunday, September 7th, 7:00 pm at Craig & Sarah McCardell’s (415 Cherry Blossom Ln, 48306). Nathan & Èlise Gladish will be here for a short stay, and would love to see their friends! Please bring an appetizer, dessert, or bottle of wine to share, and come for a visit! Èlise would also love any lady friends to stop in at Sarah’s house for a cup of tea Monday, September 8th from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please feel free to call Sarah
with any questions (248-420-6868)
Vance & Jean Genzlinger and extended family at Lake Wallenpaupack
What a great start this week! Seeing the bright faces of students arriving every September brings our goals into focus - working with each individual child to feed their mind, touch their heart, and prepare for life. This year our school theme is “The Importance of the Word”. Over the next nine months, we plan to provide a rich array of learning experiences that will give each child the springboard they need to grow physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. As we do so, we will be ever mindful of the fact that the Lord is leading each child. In His Providence, the children are enrolled here and we will do our best to work with Him to nurture and support the students. It is a blessing for us to be entrusted with each child here. Thank you! What’s Going on at Oak Arbor School? Like Oak Arbor School on Facebook, and you’ll see regular updates and photos of school activities. You can also follow us on Twitter! The Nutshell News is sent out to parents and friends by email every Monday. To join the distribution list, send a message to the office. Hollywood Markets “Apples for the Students” This program began again on Sept. 1st and will run until the end of next February. When you shop at any Hollywood Markets store, please tell the cashier to credit your purchases to Oak Arbor School and we’ll receive points towards purchasing a variety educational items! No card is necessary, although if you have an old card from this program you can continue to use it. Thank you for your support!
From the Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, PA. Join us as we celebrate our Academy and its rich history and present day strengths in arts and culture. Please save the date for Charter Day Weekend, 2014 October 9-13. Visit the ANC Secondary Schools or Bryn Athyn College websites for more information on upcoming Charter Day events. ANCSS classes of 2004, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1974, 1954 and 1944 are presently coordinating class reunion plans for Charter Day Weekend. If you graduated with one of these classes and have not yet heard from your class, please contact the Office of Advancement at [email protected] to update your contact information. Bryn Athyn College alums and friends are invited to an Alumni Open House on Friday, October 10 at 8:00 pm in the Brickman Center, 2945 College Drive, Bryn Athyn. The Alumni Association will also be hosting the first-ever Young Alumni Party on October 10. Stay tuned for more information soon! Please contact the Bryn Athyn College Alumni Association for more information or to get involved, at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing ANC Secondary Schools and Bryn Athyn College students, alumni, and friends
for this fall's Charter Day celebration!
Gathering Leaves A Swedenborgian Women’s Retreat, June 4-7, 2015. Transfiguration Spirituality Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information and to register, go to our website http://gatheringleaves.weebly.com.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday October 17th in the Oak Arbor Church Social Hall (details to come)
Our 7th grade students enjoying their first day back at school!
Submissions
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Submissions: [email protected]
Rev. Derek Elphick - pastor, school director [email protected]
When: 9 AM, Saturday September 27th Where: Meet at the church for coffee and safety briefing. Who: Adults 18+; kids 16-17 with DIRECT parental supervision. What to Bring: Good boots; sturdy gloves (waterproof helps); tools for trash pickup. We will provide safety vests and trash bags. Questions? Contact Greg Clay: [email protected]. Oak Arbor Church is responsible for the section of Rochester Rd. between Gunn and Mead.