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Church & Community

Thanksgiving/ Christmas Gift Cards

Blessings from OLPC for families in need at the holidays.

A very big thank you to the OLPC congregation and friends for your generous monetary gifts at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

When we asked for donations to purchase Aldi food cards for Thanksgiving, we hoped to have five $50 cards to give to families for food for the holiday.

We received $700! So, we were able to bless 6 families (21 children) with food for Thanksgiving.

But we weren’t done yet. We assisted a family of eleven at Christmas and we donated two gift cards to Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry and to Family Promise to add to their ministry.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

–Cathy Smith, chair of Church and Community.

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Christian Education Ministry, Events

CEM Brings Christmas Treats to Laurel Square Staff

On December 17th, 2025, some members of the Christian Education Ministry delivered Christmas snacks to the hard working employees at Laurel Square Rehabilitation Center. They are our wonderful next-door neighbors.

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Events

Rolling of the Scrolls, 2025

Our Rolling of the Scrolls Memorial Service was on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Thank you to all who participated in, attended, or donated to our Rolling of the Scrolls Memorial Service.

It was a very moving service. Candles were lit, names were honored, scripture was read, and hymns were sung in memory of our loved ones.

Special thanks to Criseeda Seals, our pianist.

Willa Powell & Helen Hampton

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Events

It Was A Monster Mash!

Harvest Party 10/31/25

On October 31st, 2025, we had our annual Harvest Party. Thanks to all those who donated candy, or helped with security, the games, the haunted house, the costume contest, or in the kitchen. A ghoulishly great time was had by the adults and children alike.

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Events

YOU ARE SOUPER!!

Soup & Sandwich 10/16/25

Our Gertrude Simmons Memorial Soup and Sandwich Lunch was held on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. A nice warm bowl of soup for all of those who made soups or salads, helped out, or attended the lunch. Special thanks to N.A.U.W. and Linda (Gertrude’s daughter) for their help. The lunch was our way of thanking essential workers and volunteers in our neighborhood who take care of us every day. It was wonderful to meet new people as well as catch up with neighbors and friends.

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