Beating over the head (announcements for September 12)
Hi everyone, I enjoyed reading this comment from Martin Luther on Galatians: Jesus Christ the Son of God ... suffered and died to deliver me from sin and...
When Sins Rise Up (announcements for September 5)
Hi everyone, Unfortunately, our order of Psalter-Hymnals has been quite delayed. There is no word yet on when copies from the next printing will be ready to...
Harvest Fields (announcements for August 29)
Hi everyone, I am away this Sunday, for Jeff & Lydia’s wedding. We are glad to have Jonathan Bartlett filling our pulpit again. The autumn season is an...
A Guide for Fasting
Hi everyone, As promised, here is a suggestion about how to spend the day of fasting. The basic point is to temporarily turn from something ordinary (food)...
Fasting and Feasting (announcements for August 21)
Hi everyone, First of all, please remember that this coming Saturday, August 21, will be a day of fasting and prayer for many in the OPC. Tomorrow evening I...
Adieu, to you and you (announcements for August 15)
Hi everyone, One more sign of summer coming to a close is that Jonathan Bartlett, our summer intern, will depart for Greenville tomorrow. We have been...
Islam (announcements for August 8)
Hi everyone, Santa Clara County revised its public health order this week. We will leave it to each of you to decide whether to wear a mask at church. The...
Showers of Blessing (Announcements for August 1)
Hi everyone, As July turns to August, our minds turn to the Fall, when vacations will be over and normal rhythms of school and work will resume. God is good...
Child safety (announcements for July 25]
Hi everyone, This Sunday morning I will be addressing the subject of child safety in the Adult Sunday school class. The goal is to equip our church to...
Together (announcements for July 18)
Hi everyone, It has been a wonderful and valuable week of ministry to kids, both inside and outside our church. Thank-you to everyone who helped out, and to...
Variety (announcements for July 11)
Hi everyone, The apostle Paul wrote: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there...
Park Day Canceled
Hi everyone, Please note that the park day we had planned for tomorrow morning is canceled. Please stay tuned for announcements about future park days!...
Keep Calm, Carry On (announcements for July 4)
Hi everyone, This is an eventful period for our church. After the upcoming long weekend, we only have one more week to prepare for Vacation Bible School,...
Announcements for June 27
Hi everyone, Some of you asked about the mobile app for the Trinity Psalter Hymnal. It is currently available only on Apple devices, but there is an Android...
Songs of Deliverance (announcements for June 20)
Hi everyone, First, a quick note. Some of you have asked about using Zoom to join our lunchtime conversation with Tabitha Ewert. You can do so with the usual...
Songs of Deliverance (announcements for June 20)
Hi everyone, First, two quick notes. Please notice the announcement below about using masks in the fellowship hall during worship. Some of you have asked...
Two Special Announcements
Hi everyone, There are two special announcements I want you to notice: Serving Christ in Ottawa This Friday at 12pm, everyone is invited to join a...
Sunday School Resumes
Hi everyone, We’ve been waiting a long time, and finally this week we return to Sunday School. Remember to set your alarm a bit earlier, and join us for...
Announcements for June 6
Hi everyone, I hope you have all had a good week. It has certainly been a busy one for the church! We are thankful for all the opportunities God has given us...
Always Summer (May 30 announcements)
Hi everyone, The great English Bible translator William Tyndale once wrote: Where the Holy Spirit is, there it is always summer, for there are always good...