Overbrook
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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Order of Worship: August 14, 2022

Worship Services

Indoor In-Person Worship
Sundays at 10:30 AM
We are open for in-person worship in the sanctuary. Here are the details:
  • Masking is encouraged for all while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
  • The nursery is open for child care.
Worship will continue to be offered on online for those who cannot or prefer not to attend in person.
Join our Email List
If you'd like to be added to our e-mail list, please email Carol (carol@overbrookpresb.org).
Past Online Worship Services
Watch our past online services here on YouTube.

In-Person & Online Gatherings

Sizzling Summer Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, August 13, 2022
9:30 to 11:00 AM
In-person
All are warmly welcome to come and enjoy a fine meal, fellowship, and shared devotions. Recognizing that August 13, is International Left-hander’s Day, all “lefties” will be in for a special treat!
OPC Prayer Breakfasts are a Parish Care ministry; there is no cost to attend. A free will offering basket will be available for those wishing to make a contribution to our local food pantries. Please bring your family...invite your friends!
If you would like to help with the culinary magic, please contact Sharon Parker...your apron and whisk will be waiting!
Summer Pickup Choir
Sunday, August 14, 2022
In-person
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sing in worship? Do you like to sing with others and have some fun? If so, consider joining our Pickup Choir. We will meet on Sunday morning, rehearse a simple anthem, and then lead worship that day. No experience or RSVP required—just show up!
RPM Plus
Friday, August 19, 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In-person
Trivia Challenge and Competitive Team Activities.
All RPM activities for August will take place in the Wistar Morris Room...and friends are always welcome. RPM is a Parish Care Ministry; there is no cost to participate. Please contact Sharon Parker for more information.
RPM Café: Living History
Friday, August 26, 2022
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
In-person
The RPM Café will be open for business...and the business is good spirited fellowship, a shared meal, and an engaging discussion. The menu for the day will include: choice of soup, beverages, fresh fruit, and dessert. BYO favorite sandwich/salad.
Following lunch, we'll all have the opportunity to participate in documenting history as it unfolds. Our discussion topic for the day is Living History: How COVID has shaped our lives and our sense of community. Our shared thoughts will become part of the OPC historical archive. Please join us for this special legacy program.
RPM is a Parish Care Ministry; there is no charge to participate. Friends are always warmly welcomed. Please contact Sharon Parker for more information.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, September 2, 2022
12:00 to 5:00 PM
In-person
Join us for our annual Red Cross Blood Drive. There are two ways to schedule an appointment:
1. Call 1-800-733-2767.
2. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Overbrook Presbyterian Church to schedule an appointment.
If you need help, please do not hesitate to contact Suchita Fiorillo or the office.
Taste of Overbrook
Saturday, October 22, 2022
In-person
How do we celebrate the unique gifts that are Overbrook Presbyterian Church? With the return of Taste of Overbrook!
For those of you who are new to OPC, "TofO" is a celebration of the many cultures that bring us together. Throughout the evening you may feast on an exquisite international dinner, enjoy the fellowship of friends over a glass of wine, bid on an array of gift items and be entertained by international dancing.
Organizing this event is a herculean task and the Stewardship Committee needs your help! Currently, at the top of our to-do list, is gathering items for the live auction. Perhaps, you have a mountain or beach house weekend to share? Tickets to a local sporting or music event? Be willing to prepare a dinner for friends? A million ideas spring to mind and we would love to hear them from you. Please contact Keedra Carroll.

Resources

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are hitting us all in profoundly different ways, leaving us with needs that are financial, logistical, physical and spiritual. As the weeks stretch on, those needs may grow and change, and Overbrook Church is here with many options for discrete and confidential help.

Please find the ministry that best meets your current needs, and reach out if anything is missing. We understand circumstances are ever fluid. Each ministry will be available to you, when and if you need it.

  • Errands Ministry
  • Prayer & Care Bags
  • Deacons
  • Spiritual Support
  • How You Can Help
Errands Ministry

Our errands ministry works with the Deacons and volunteers to help shop for groceries, pick up prescriptions, do light yard work, and run local errands. We recognize that many who have the financial means to buy their own food still don’t have what they need, because they are restricted in their ability to get out and leaving their homes could put them at risk.

This ministry does not involve any church finances; any necessary exchange of funds would be between the errand-runner and the person requesting the errand. Some services – such as light yard work or grass cutting – are offered free as part of the ministry.

To get help with errands, contact the Deacons: deacons@overbrookpresb.org or Terri Hunter (teresahunter42@gmail.com, 484-684-0247) or Artia Benjamin (newlife5125@gmail.com, 225-266-8758).

Prayer and Care Bags

Since mid-March, the Prayer & Care Bag Ministry has delivered more than 90 bags with nourishment for body and soul to members of our community. This ministry began immediately when social distancing and stay-at-home orders left people unable to access their own usual food supply. The bags generally include enough groceries for 3-4 meals and material to lift the spirit. If you or someone you know would welcome a Prayer and Care bag, please contact Sharon Parker (sparker614@gmail.com, 267-292-5628). A sturdy team of OPC adults and youth will prepare and deliver a bag in accordance with safety guidelines and with OPC love.

OPC Deacons

Overbrook’s Deacons are a remarkable team who minister in myriad ways. The Deacons are making telephone rounds to ensure contact is made with every member of the community and to check in on any prayer or other needs. They help the sick, the home-bound, the grieving. They celebrate milestones and birthdays. Please reach out for prayer requests or any other questions or concerns (deacons@overbrookpresb.org or Terri Hunter (teresahunter42@gmail.com, 484-684-0247).

Spiritual Support

Pastor Adam Hearlson is available via phone, email and Zoom for “face to face” conversations during this challenging time. His email is adam@overbrookpresb.org, or you can reach out via the church phone 215-877-2744 and he will return the message.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate to the church, to help us sustain our buildings, staff and ministries.

Be an errand-runner, or grocery shopper to fill the needs in coordination with our Prayer and Care ministry. Contact deacons@overbrookpresb.org if interested.

Pray. Pray. Pray.

Click here for more giving options and pledging.

Where to Get Help

Pastoral Care
If you have pastoral care needs, please contact Adam.
If You Need Help
If you are in need of any help or support, please reach out to our Parish Care Associate, Sharon Parker, our Deacons or office.

Weekly Gatherings

Zoom links for all online events will be shared on email, our Realm calendar and our Community Facebook page. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, please email Carol.
Women’s Prayer & Support Group
Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
Online
The women of Overbrook come together on Zoom for some prayer, connection, and support.
Bible Study
Wednesdays
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Chapel
In-Person & Online
Bible Study is offered in person along with the opportunity to join online.
NOTE: During Lent, Bible Study is on Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Men’s Group
Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Online
Join the OPC Men's Group every Saturday morning on Zoom for conversation and fellowship.
Farmer's Market
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
In-Person
Established in 2008, this market is located in the church parking lot, and has a loyal following of residents in the neighborhood who make this market a regular part of their Saturday mornings.
Children's Activities
For more information on weekly online activities for children and youth, visit this link or contact Anthony.
Connect on Facebook
Keep connected with our community on our private Facebook Community page.
Using Zoom
If you have any questions about how to use Zoom, please read this info page or contact Carol.

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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