Lent Edition 2017

OAKS NEWS
Oaks News is a publication of Oaks of Righteousness, a Christian mission in Troy, NY

You're Invited:
Dedication of St.
Patrick's Chapel
Join us March 17, 2017, at 7 pm for the
dedication of St. Patrick's Chapel (and
more!) at Oaks of Righteousness. See
story on Page 2.

PRAY WITH US

Thanksgivings
1. For Pastor Hannah Mudge and
Pastor Paul Hunter celebrates the Eucharist in West Hill with members of the
6 years of gospel ministry to youth group. Pastor Paul joined Oaks as a full-time priest this winter.
the people of North Troy

2. For months of faithful and

diligent work day volunteers
3. For growing excitement in our
congregation as we do
mission strategizing
Prayer Requests
1. For the Lord to forge new
relationships for us as we seek
to reach another wave of
children and adults for Jesus
2. For wisdom and strength for
Pastor Paul Hunter as he takes
on his leadership role at Oaks
3. That the St. Patrick's Chapel
dedication would glorify God
above all
Pastor Paul Hunter answers
call to minister at Oaks
The Rev. Paul Hunter, formerly canon for mission at the
Cathedral of All Saints, has accepted a call to minister as a priest
at Oaks of Righteousness.
Pastor Paul joined the Oaks team in February, stepping into a
vacancy left by Pastor Hannah Mudge, who resigned from co-
pastoring Oaks after planting the ministry 6 years ago with Pastor
Christina Hunter. Pastor Hannah is pursuing further theological
study and is seeking to recover from a long-term illness.
While serving the Cathedral as a priest, Pastor Paul also led
outreach and evangelism eorts in Albany. He opened The Well, a
weekly drop-in coee shop that ministered to homeless people,
state workers, and anyone who stopped by. He launched a youth
group that disciples kids in West Hill, led a regular prayer table in
Arbor Hill, and oversaw a monthly Spanish-language Eucharist.

4. For God to send a new round

of ministry volunteers to help
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with Open Cafe/cooking

About Us
Oaks of Righteousness is a
Christian ministry of the
Episcopal Diocese of Albany.
We believe that Jesus Christ is
fulfilling this Scripture in the lives
of the people of North Troy:
"The Spirit of the Lord God is
upon me, because the Lord has
anointed me to bring good news
to the poor...that they may be
called oaks of righteousness, the
planting of the Lord, that He may
be glorified" (Isaiah 61:1, 3b).
Contact Us
Clergy:
The Rev. Paul Hunter
The Rev. Christina Hunter
Address:
Oaks of Righteousness
3027 Sixth Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 423-4891
Email: oakschurch@gmail.com
Website:
oaksofrighteousnesstroy.com
Donate
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website and click the Donate
button. You can also send a check
to 580 Burton Road, Greenwich,
NY 12834.
Lent Edition 2017
Pastor Paul often describes himself as a "street priest" at heart
and is excited to share the love of Jesus with residents in North
Central Troy. Both he and Pastor Christina are also looking
forward to ministering as a husband and wife team.
Oaks Open House and New
Chapel: Join Us March 17!!
Seven years ago, Oaks' first Eucharist was in a Troy living room.
Worship eventually moved under the Hoosick Street bridge, into
Ingalls Park, and into an old diner.
On March 17, the church at Oaks will have a permanent worship
home with a new chapel being dedicated in honor of the Irish
missionary bishop, St. Patrick.
Bishop William Love decided to name the chapel in Oaks' new
building in solidarity with the Christian witness of the former St.
Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in North Troy, which closed in
2010. Our building used to be the rectory of that church.
Prior to the chapel dedication at 7 pm, Oaks will host an open
house featuring food, games, and music from 4 to 6:30 pm in the
new Oaks Cafe & Ministry Center in the basement of our
building. The festivities will continue at 6:30 pm with a bagpipe-
led outdoor procession leading up the chapel dedication.
You are most cordially invited to celebrate God's goodness with
us and to ask for his blessing on mission here for years to come.
Pastor Hannah's goodbye party in January featured a time of
musical worship 2