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As many of you know and have experienced, things have been different this year.  Because of the COVID epidemic many of our lives have been on hold to some degree. For many families they have not been able to work or their work environment has changed.  Many people are wondering how to support their families … Continue reading Thinking Outside of the Box

Some changes come when we least expect them, and some come after much discussion and prayer.  Such is life when it comes to change, both the expected and unexpected give us an opportunity to see God at work and trust in His leading. Some changes are exciting and some are not so, but both have … Continue reading Planned Changes & Unplanned Changes

It is hard to believe it's the year 2020 but I admit I love the sound of it.  2020, A New Year a New Beginning, a Fresh Start, with Fresh Vision!  This verse comes to our mind, "without vision the people perish". We are always thinking of ways to improve the program we have for … Continue reading 2020 VISION

"and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins"  - Matthew 1:21 While in Elementary school, I attended a "Good News Club" in the village of New London.  Although I was raised by loving parents they did not take us to … Continue reading Merry Christmas

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