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Winter/Spring 2012: Church-Wide Small Group Study of Experiencing the Resurrection
We believe Small Groups are essential to the survival of the church. In fact, Jesus started Small Groups, when He brought together His twelve disciples! Small groups create bonds and supportive relationships which cannot be obtained by just sitting in the congregation on Sundays.
Our current church-wide small group study is based on Henry Blackaby's Experiencing the Resurrection. In this study we'll learn: "The resurrection is more than just a historical event. It is the foundation of your total freedom and complete victory in Christ. And so, it is an experience that is worthy of your daily celebration. Explore the meaning and purpose of the resurrection and what it means to your daily life, as you grow to know and experience the peace, joy, power and purpose it brings to each believer." Click here to purchase the book.
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Thursday, February 23: Young at Heart Serving Community Shelter
Oakland's Young at Heart seniors group is reaching out to the homeless by preparing a meal Thursday, February 23 at noon for the Union County Community Shelter. The group needs volunteers to help prepare these homemade dishes for the residents. The menu consists of chicken pot pie, green beans, sweet potato casseroles, biscuits and cake. The group needs help purchasing large sheet cakes. The chicken pot pies and the sweet potato casseroles should be prepared in a 9x13" dish. Please let Judy or Sadie know if you will help.
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Saturday, March 10: Car Wash Fundraiser for Youth
Saturday, March 10 from 9am-2pm, Oakland will hold a Car Wash fundraiser to help send our Youth to a Summer trip. We will wash your car on the outside and vacuum on the inside! Cost is $10 per car. And, while you wait, purchase and enjoy baked goods and drinks.
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Saturday, March 24: Gospel Sing Benefit for Josh Loftis
Oakland Baptist Church and Lakeview Baptist Church will host a benefit Gospel Sing for Joshua Loftis and family, featuring The Montgomery Family, Revelation, OBC Worship Choir and Lakeview Choir. 12 year-old Joshua Loftis has cancer and has been receiving treatments from Levine Children's Hospital for months. As you can imagine, medical bills are piling up, and we are hoping to help put a small dent in their debt. Tickets are $10 a person and can be purchased at the church office - 600 E. Sunset Drive in Monroe. Call 704-283-5656 for more info.
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Friday, April 6: Tapesty of Darkness Easter Musical
Oakland's Worship Choir will present the "Tapestry of Darkness" Easter Musical Friday, April 6 at 7:30pm. Bring your family to the House of the Lord on Good Friday to worship and hear a musical, which is sure to bring about serious contemplation of what our Savoir has done for us!
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Sunday, April 8: Easter Sunday Services
We would love to have you join us for our Easter Sunday services April 8. We will have a Resurrection Service at 9:15am at the cross by the road. Bring a flower (real or fake) to put onto the cross as a sign to our neighborhood we serve a Risen Savior! At 10:00am, our Worship Service will begin in the sanctuary with special Easter music from the Oakland Worship Choir.
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
Each Wednesday night, a meal is served at 5:45pm, followed by the Rev. Leland Stephens' Bible Study on the Life and Times of King David. This is a verse by-verse-study that should prove to be profitable to all. Anyone is welcome to join us for supper in the Fellowship Hall and Bible Study in the Sanctuary. Cost for dinner is adults/$3 and children/$1. We hope you'll come get fed physically and spiritually!
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Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 4:30 & 7:00pm: Zumba Classes
Oakland Baptist Church is offering Zumba classes Tuesday evenings 4:30-5:30pm and Thursday evenings 7-8pm, led by Carol in the Fellowship Hall. The classes are open to the public and are $5 per class for non-church members. Come out and get fit with us - in a fun and comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere! We hope you'll join us!
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Blended Music Worship Service Sundays, 10:00am
We hope you'll join us, as we worship our Lord and Savior Sunday mornings at 10:00am. Hear dynamic preaching from the Word, and our music style is a comfortable blend of traditional favorites and contemporary Christian music. We're sure you'll feel a warm presence among very friendly people. We know God created the church, Jesus died for the church, and the church is God's tool for revealing the mystery of salvation and furthering His Kingdom. With that in mind, we seek not to see how we can be "blessed" each Sunday when we come...but what we can do to bless and honor God through worship, service, love and obedience. It is our prayer you'll realize the necessessity of the church for salvation, and you'll give us a try!
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AWANA Children's Ministry: Ages 3 thru Grade 12
AWANA is back in session! Our AWANA Children's Ministry uses fun activities to teach boys and girls positive social interaction while learning the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bible-centered youth programs are offered for ages 3 through 12th Grade. Trek, T&T, Sparks and Cubbies meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. each Wednesday. AWANA consists of three segments: Game Time (individual and team competition through games and activities), Handbook Time (Bible memorization and understanding key verses on how to walk with God) and Large Group Time (singing, announcements, award distribution and the Bible message). Your child will have fun and make lasting friendships while learning about God.
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