Church News
Red Oak Presbyterian Church to Feature
Jolita Burton as Special Guest Singer
at Sunday Worship, September 22nd.
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In celebration of International Underground Railroad month, Red Oak Presbyterian Church is happy to announce a special guest singer, Jolita Burton for our Sunday, September 22nd service at 10:00 AM.
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Jolita was born, nurtured, and mentored in the unique community of Benton Harbor, MI. She is a wife, mother, and grand mother. She is Psalmist who is passionate about blessing and uplifting people with her gift of singing.
Jolita has formerly worked to cultivate her gift through membership in her church choir, Saints with a Vision Choir, the SW Michigan Chapter Choir, and the Western Michigan Chapter Choir.
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Grace has afforded her a multiplicity of opportunities to render inspirational songs of hope, praise, and adoration of the Lord Jesus Christ. She has ministered in song at the Holy Winds from Heaven Conference (Refreshing Fountains); Harbor Vision Fest; Strong Women of Faith “Help a Sista Out,” conference and the Defense Logistics Agency African American Heritage Luncheon; plus a canvass of additional church services and programs.
Her inspiration in the operation of her gift comes from I Corinthians 14:15, “…I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the understanding also.”
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She serves as a member of Refreshing Fountain C.O.G.I.C., under the appreciated leadership of Bishop, Melvin Burton.
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December 17, 2023
Red Oak Presbyterian Church to Host
Annual New Year's Day Dinner, Noon, January 1.
This traditional dinner has been held since the Civil War. Come, celebrate the start of the New Year,
Christian Fellowship, and the love of Jesus Christ.
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We'll serve up good times with good people who will provide a bounty of delicious New Year's dishes like sauerkraut, pork, cabbage, ham, and other goodies.
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And, if you're a musician, bring along your
instrument for a sing along.
Mark the date and make your own history at the historic Red Oak Presbyterian Church.
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December 4, 2023
Welcome Pastor Jeff McKinney
Red Oak Presbyterian Church would like to welcome
Jeff McKinney to our Church. He will be serving
as Pastor for the first three months of 2024.
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He Earned a Master of Divinity degree at Wake Forest, NC, through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary,
and since then have served in a variety of mostly
bi-vocational ministries.
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His involvement with the PCUSA began in 1999 when he served as minister of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, OH.
He has also done a lot of work over the years on committees at the Presbyterian congregation in Jackson, Ohio, including the Session, Christian Education, Pulpit Nominating Committee, and Earth Care Congregation.
Most recently, he served the Presbytery of Scioto Valley in pulpit supply, including three years pastoring two very small Welsh congregations in rural Appalachia from 2013-2016.
Pastor McKinney is currently a member of
Knox Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio.
In addition to his Pastoral work, Jeff has 11 years full time experience as a case manager for a behavioral health agency in a traditionally underserved area with 25% poverty rate. Simultaneously he worked half-time as a social studies teacher in a credit recovery school associated with the local public school district.
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October 22, 2023
Welcome New Member, Gary Morgan
Gary is the son of the late Shirley Brierly, a former Clerk of Session and long-time member of the Red Oak Presbyterian Church. Lisa Corum performed the baptism.
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October 15th, 2023
Mary Ruth Salisbury Howlett Elected Church Elder
Mary is a 5th-generation member of the Red Oak Presbyterian Church, and descended from the original founders. She has been serving as Clerk of Session, and will continue in that role.
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