Browsing Posts & Sermons by: rofum

“Love Has No Labels” Lawn Signs

by rofum | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Pride & Ally Group is offering “Love Has No Labels” lawn signs available for a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will go towards scholarships for teens to Camp Beloved, a LGBTQIA+ summer camp. Our signs are available at the Connections Table in the... Read More

Learn to Plarn

by rofum | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Plarn Mat Project has officially launched for the summer of 2023. Please stop by our table in the gathering space after service to learn how to make plarn (yarn made from repurposed plastic grocery bags). This plarn will be used to crochet sleeping mats that are... Read More

June “Soap for Summer” Collection

by rofum | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

The new Outreach on 7th Essentials Pantry is quickly gaining momentum. In April, it supported around 25 households, and in May it supported 40 households. Throughout June, we will be collecting dish soap, laundry soap, and shampoo to help meet the needs of this... Read More

Summer BBQ at NOAH

by rofum | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

On Thursday, June 29, Royal Oak First is heading to the NOAH Project in Detroit to help throw a summer block party BBQ for their regular visitors. Our Missions Team is providing the burgers, hotdogs, coleslaw, and chips. We are hoping for your help purchasing... Read More

June Sandwich Assembly from Home

by rofum | May 28, 2023 | Uncategorized

Royal Oak First 3rd-5th graders have signed up to serve lunch at The NOAH Project in June. They are looking for your support in making this project a success. We are hoping for volunteers to each assemble 30 meat & cheese sandwiches at home and bring to church on... Read More

Nametags Promote Fellowship

by rofum | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized

Since we are going to only one service for the summer starting this Sunday, we invariably will meet new people and it is good to wear your nametag to facilitate introductions and conversations. All staff will be wearing their nametags as well. If you don’t have a... Read More

Soul Work for Women: Stop the War Within Yourself

by rofum | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized

This full-day workshop on Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., led by Dr. Christie Mikell and Haley Hall, is a starting point for any woman that needs a little more acceptance, grace and compassion in her life. Through education process groups and time for... Read More

Changing Our Minds and Our Hearts on Inclusion

by rofum | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Open Table Collective is proud to host ethicist, pastor, author, and advocate, Dr. David Gushee. Dr. Gushee is the Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University and the elected Past-President of both the American Academy of Religion... Read More