Life-transforming grace (announcements for October 31)
Hi everyone, Happy Reformation Day this Sunday! This week, our Bible reading plan (Adults’ Version, Kids’ Version) takes us from the end of Genesis into the...
Ladies' Dinner Out for Reshmi
Dear ladies, Here is a note from the Women's Ministry Team: Our dear friend Reshmi and her family will be moving soon to the Sacremento area. We would like...
Complete in Him (announcements for October 24)
Hi everyone, Here are this week's announcements. But first, a few words about this week's Bible reading plan (by the way, here is the Adults' Version, and...
Heavenly Promises for Earthly Life (announcements for October 17)
Hi everyone, Here are the announcements for this week. Please take note of the plan for a fellowship lunch on Sunday, November 14. Sincerely, Pastor Goligher...
Only-begotten (Announcements for October 10)
Hi everyone, Here are this week's announcements. Just a reminder: tomorrow (during the Sunday School time) will be the first meeting of our Foundations...
Jonathan Bartlett's Wedding
Hi everyone, It was a pleasure over the summer to get to know Jonathan Bartlett and also to meet his fiancée, Maddie Bolyard. They are to be married tomorrow...
After Darkness, Light (announcements for October 3)
Hi everyone, Our fall Bible reading challenge begins on Monday! There are more details in the announcements below. This Lord’s Day morning we will gather at...
Announcements for September 26
Hi everyone, Here are the announcements for this week. Sincerely, Pastor Goligher The Lord’s Day Sunday school is at 9:45am. The adult class will be looking...
Wedding Celebration (new location)
Hi everyone, We are expecting a large group at the wedding celebration on Saturday afternoon, so we have decided to hold the event at the church to ensure...
Business as usual (announcements for September 19)
Hi everyone, Last week, I announced that Pastor Michael Grasso would be filling our pulpit on Sunday the 19th. As it turns out, you are stuck with me! It...
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...
Back at it (Announcements for May 23)
Hi everyone, Before we get to our usual announcements, let me share the news that Rev. Sal Solis died yesterday. Rev. Solis pastored First OPC Sunnyvale for...
New Baby Celebration
Hi everyone, Please see this announcement from the Women’s Ministry Team: On Sunday after the morning service we will gather outside under our tent to hold a...
You're invited to VBS
Hi everyone, You and your friends are invited to Vacation Bible School at First OPC this summer! Please share this email with anyone you think would like to...
Stability (Announcements for May 16)
May 16 Hi everyone, One benefit of preaching twice a Sunday is that I often notice connections between two far-flung portions of Scripture. For tomorrow...
Summer-time (May 9 announcements)
Hi everyone, Summer is just around the corner! This is exciting for all the usual reasons, but also because it means that some of our ministry plans are...
Glad in God's House (announcements for April 25)
Hi everyone, I am looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday. our text for the morning service is a good one for the Lord’s Day: “I was glad when...
Reminder: Coffee at the Park Tomorrow
Hi everyone, Don’t forget that tommorrow morning at 10am all the ladies are invited (without children) to Sylvan Park for coffee and conversation. Please...
Road Songs (Announcements for April 18)
Hi everyone, Last week, we saw that Psalm 120 helps us to acknowledge the trouble we face in setting out for heaven. Other ascent Psalms shed light on the...
April 11 Announcements
Hi everyone, Here are this week's announcements. Sorry that they are a bit later than usual. Tomorrow, we will be starting a new morning series on the Psalms...
April 4 Announcements
Hi everyone, Happy Easter! Here are this week's announcements. The Lord’s Day The morning service is at 11:00am. We will be gathering at the Lord's Table...
March 28 Announcements (indoor worship)
Hi everyone, Santa Clara County moved into the Orange tier this week, so we are moving both worship services inside. I’ll explain a bit more below, but...
March 21 Announcements
Hi everyone, Here are the announcements for the coming week. Sincerely, Pastor Goligher The Lord’s Day The morning service is at 11:00am. Here is the morning...
March 14 Announcements (correction)
Correction: In the first version of this email, the service times were not correct. See below for the correct info. Hi everyone, This week marks one year...
The Second of Two Changes
Hi again everyone, Immediately after sending out the last email about moving the evening service inside, I realized that I neglected to mention one other...
Two Changes
Dear congregation, Tomorrow, we will hold our evening service indoors! Our county's restrictions were relaxed somewhat this past Wednesday. At our meeting...
March 7 Announcements
Hi everyone, Here are this week’s announcements. I will be out of town most of next week, though Lord willing I will return before Sunday. If anyone needs...
Announcements, February 28
Hi everyone, Here are the announcements for the coming week. Apparently, in the excitement of yesterday’s event, I forgot to hit “send”! The Lord’s Day The...
Announcements, February 21
Hi everyone, The Lord’s Day The morning service is at 10am. In the sermon, we will be looking at the laws against homosexuality in Leviticus 18 & 20. Here is...
Memorial Video for Dorothy Lewis
Hi everyone, I neglected to mention one item in the email I just sent out. If you haven’t already seen the video memorial for Dorothy Lewis, you can find it...
Announcements, February 14
Hi everyone, I've included a note at the end of this email about the Equality Act. I hope it will help you to pray for our society, for our civil...