A Christmas Celebration

Operation Dough-Nation

It has been several weeks since we began working with Panera Bread in Perrysburg to bring Operation Dough-nation to Oregon Nazarene Church. This new ministry has been such a blessing already, in just a short time. We would like to share a couple of brief testimonies about this ministry: "Our daughter has a friend who knows a family with 16 foster children and they would love to have some of the bread from Wednesday nights. Also, George asked his mailman who in his work neighborhood was in need and got two names. He went to their houses, introduced himself and distributed some bread there also. All three of these families were very greatful and would like more, so he will be picking up more this week."


"I took some bread to my neighbor across the street who has three little girls. She was not home the first night so I put in her door. Later this week, I saw her door open, so I went over and introduced myself to her. She was So thankful. I took her some more tonight. Again she was so thankful. This time I also included a church bulletin so she would know which church we attend."


"I picked up a couple bags of bread on Wednesday. One for me, and one for a woman I work with. She supports a family of 5 (including 2 teenagers) on her income, which is less than mine. It made her day! I have been trying to get her to try out our church, and she even said "you're gonna make me want to go to church!". Please continue this ministry, I really think it is a good thing."

Operation Dough-nation happens on Wednesday nights at Oregon Nazarene Church. Women's Ministries facilitates this ministry however participation is open to anyone. At 6:45 pm, during Caravans you can pick up a grab bag of bread, pastries, and bagels for someone you know could use it! Or for yourself! This is a first come, first serve basis. Please join us in blessing our neighbors! Also if you would like to serve in this ministry by picking up from Panera or sorting the bread - let Women's Minsitries know! We could always use the help!

Are you ready?????

How time flies! We have been anxiously awaiting to begin Beth Moore's Daniel Bible Study and in just 4 short weeks we will be doing just that! How exciting! On Wednesday nights, beginning November 7th - this Bible Study will begin. We are going to be meeting at Christ UMC on the corner of Starr and Stadium - there will be child care - Caravan's will be meeting there as well. There is a cost to this study: $14.95 - this is the price of the book which is essential to the study. Women's Ministries has begun taking orders for this book. To place your order, please make your check payable to ONC Women's Ministries and give it to either Lin or Sharon. We will be available in the foyer starting this Sunday Oct. 14th .

This is not just an enriching Bible study - it is a LIFE-CHANGING Bible study! Please make plans to attend - you won't want to miss it! For Preview of this Study - click here

The study is divided into two six week sessions. The first session will start Nov. 7th. We will take a break for Christmas and then restart the second week of January with the second session!

Other BIG NEWS!!!

Mark your calendars!! Saturday, December 8th, Women's Ministries Christmas Celebration @ St. Charles Hospital Oregon Room at 5 pm. Guest Speaker: Karen Alexander-Doyel!!!! We are so honored to be able to invite Karen back to ONC and thankful that God has continued to use her in her weakness! If you missed her at our Daughters of the King Banquet or if you had a friend that you wish could have seen her and if you saw, you know you would love to see her again - well, now's your chance! Her topic theme is: GOD'S WORD / GOD'S SON - MY GUIDE, LIFE, JOY, LOVE (A study of Psalm 119)

Our intentions were for this event to be at our current building and be a potluck - however, God is GOOD and our building has sold! This has caused a modification our plans. Again this event will be at the Oregon Room in St. Charles Hospital. With this we have had to move from a potluck to a catered meal. Therefore there will be a $10.00 cost for the event. This isn't so bad, had we all made dishes it would have cost about that anyways. This way we get to just come and enjoy what the Lord has prepared for us! The other benefit that God has provided in selling our building is that our building would only hold 120 women in our sanctuary - the Oregon Room can hold up to 200!!!! What a chance we have to show love to our family and friends! Like the group of friends who brought the sick man to Jesus, we need to bring our family and friends to Christ. There will be door prizes, a meal, a speaker, Christmas joy, and much more! Please plan on attending and bringing a couple of friends!

Tickets go on sale - OCT. 21st - Get them quickly!

Also if you would like to help out with this event please contact Lin or Sharon.