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Recently I went into a few stores and much to my surprise there were Christmas decorations on display.  Its not even Halloween yet and Christmas is being promoted and for the most part, not the real reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. It appears as if Thanksgiving is … Continue reading Giving Thanks

I can't believe that it is August already and its been a little over a month since I retired from my full-time position as Palliative/End of Life Care Chaplain at Pocopson Home. When I started working at Pocopson 23 years ago, I never thought about retirement, pensions, social security. At that time I just wanted … Continue reading Loving Retirement

We are reminded again of the verse in Proverbs that is written "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 As many of you know, The Oaks Ministry Board, has been taking steps of … Continue reading Trusting In Him

Recently I read a book called "JESUS + NOTHING = EVERYTHING".  I haven't been able to get it out of my mind.  I sense God saying this is a message that our ladies need to hear, but not only our ladies but the church as well. Our enemy puts in our minds that we are … Continue reading Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Greetings once again from The Oaks Ministry in Oxford. Its that time of year when we plan a Fundraiser and hope that people come out to show their support.  Without caring, generous people like you we could not do what we do, therefore I am sending out a reminder that we have a BUDS 'N … Continue reading Buds and Blossoms Benefit Breakfast

THE BIRTH OF AN OAK TREE Jan Kamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK4LjURtaDw&feature=youtu.be One of the positive aspects of the internet is that it can be a springboard for ideas, so that’s where I started looking for synonyms of spring, oak, growth, etc. to stimulate ideas for this issue of The Oak Leaves and also a theme for our … Continue reading The Birth of an Oak Tree

The title of this blog came  from the challenging message I received in church this morning. Pastor Jesse's message came from the scripture recorded in Matthew 6: 25-34.  This scripture is a reminder that we are not to worry.  God takes care of the birds of the air and the lilies of the field and … Continue reading Pray, Think, Plan and Relax

It is recorded in Acts 20:35, Paul is saying his farewell to the Ephesian Elders and he reminds them of this truth that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."  Paul worked hard to support himself and also that he could help the "weak" those in need and this is a reminder that … Continue reading So Thankful for You…

PAST: I am very excited about what God has done, in our past. Laying a vision on my heart (2012) to begin a transitional housing ministry for women in need, suppling everything we needed to get it up and running (2016) and continuing to equip us to do what we need to do to fulfill … Continue reading Past, Present and Future

This Saturday, November 3rd at 10 AM there will be about 160 guests filling Bethany Christian School Gym to enjoy a delicious brunch catered by "Simply from Scratch" out of Lancaster.  We are excited about this opportunity to come together and share with you what God has been doing to and through the Oaks Ministry. … Continue reading Harvest of Blessings Benefit Brunch