Welcome!
On Sunday we had the joy of welcoming three new members! Dennis and Angie Dumsha come by transfer of letter from Providence Baptist in Charlotte. Dennis and Angie live in Fort Mill.
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Michael Prater, Jr. also joined OBC on Sunday. Michael recently attended Pastor's class and made the decision to accept Christ as his Lord and Savior. He is the son of Michael and Michelle, younger brother of Brooks and grandson of Joyce and Jim Wright. Michael is a 5th grader at Oakridge Elementary in Clover. He will be baptized on Sunday.
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Bearing Witness Sermon Series
Thank you for the ways you have engaged in our Bearing Witness sermon series. While difficult topics, the conversations that have taken place, the convictions that have been felt and the ways many of you are seeking to participate in change will make a difference!
This Sunday we will talk about Climate Change. Next Sunday, as our final sermon in this series, Ben Ganson, Pathways Community Center Board Member, will be preaching as he helps us bear witness to homelessness.
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ONE Worship
March 3, 2019
Join us for a special
ONE Worship that will be led by our children. We will also recognize our day school students and teachers.
Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM.
Worship begins at 10:30 AM.
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Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day, is chiefly marked by feasting and celebration, which traditionally preceded the observance of the Lenten fast. We hope you will join us for a fun and festive pancake feast, complete with jazz music and Mardi Gras beads. Join us anytime between 5:30 - 7:30 for a yummy meal. Please click below to sign up!
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Early Worship Survey
The staff is considering what improvements can be made to our early service worship time. We invite you to complete this brief survey and offer us your feedback.
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Beloved Community Photo Exhibit
Have you visited the Beloved Community Photo Exhibit located in the hallways outside of the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary? If you haven't, we hope you will soon. These awesome pictures which highlight the great work of our CBF Field Personnel will be on display until the end of February.
As you view these photos, consider your own capacity to support the work of Christ through CBF and the Offering for Global Missions. Our Global Missions goal for this year is $30,000.00.
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Notecards Now Available
Mission Movers need your help! Our young friends in Wednesday night's Mission Movers are raising funds for Missions by selling notecards. These beautiful notecards were designed by the class and will be sold in packs of ten for $10. Notecards will be available throughout the month of February. Buy a pack for yourself or give as a gift to family, friends, teachers or even Valentine's Day.
Click below for more information and a sample of the designs.
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Thank you for giving so generously to our Souper Bowl of Caring food collection.
Our 2019 total was 1336 items!!! All of these food items will be delivered by our youth to Project Hope.
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Cleaning Supply Collection
Below is a note from Emma Sessions and Mary Ella Kirell, participants in our Mission Movers.
The Mission Movers need your help to collect basic cleaning supplies for people in need! Please bring your donations to the church and leave them in one of the boxes around the church. We will get them to the Ministry Center. This is our service project for Missions Month to help those in need. Please help us collect the following items if you can: clorox wipes, cleaning rags, laundry detergent, dish soap, dishwasher pods, windex, toilet cleaner, furniture polish, etc.
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Fun Volunteer Opportunity
We are having a Mother - Son Dance with all proceeds benefiting our yearly Habitat for Humanity build, but we need your help! If you're a mom of boys, bring your son(s). If you're not a mom of boys, volunteer to help!
Before the event we need folks to help set-up and decorate (don't let that scare you, you just have to be able to follow directions). During the event we need folks to help monitor the snack and craft stations. After the event we need folks to help clean-up.
If you are able to help make this event a fun and successful evening, please click "I want to help" below." If you are a mom of boys and haven't signed up yet, please click "I want a ticket."
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Acolytes and Crucifers!
We are actively seeking 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to serve as Acolytes and Crucifers! A Sign Up Genius will become active in the next few weeks, allowing you to sign up for the Sundays that best fit your family's schedule. This will also allow you to reach out to families directly at any time if your child becomes unable to serve on a particular Sunday. We are hoping that this increased flexibility will allow more children to serve. This is a great opportunity for your child to serve the church and gain experience before a group of people. If your child has not served in the past year, and you'd like to have access to the Sign Up Genius, please contact Karen Neal at nealkaren@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
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Women of OBC Project
Tuesdays, 11AM
Ladies you are invited to join WOBC for some fun and fellowship while we reorganize our church tablecloths. If you have an hour to spare on Tuesdays your help would very much be appreciated. We will meet at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall each Tuesday until the project is completed.
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OBC & the Eagles
February 23
We hope you will join your church family for a fun afternoon at the Winthrop Eagles Basketball game on Saturday, February 23. The game begins at 2PM and tickets are $4/person.
Once again this event will be our celebration of a fun children's and youth church basketball season. There is no charge for tickets of our players and coaches. However, we do still need you to sign up.
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Coffee with the Pastor
February 24th
Guests are invited to come together in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45AM on Sunday, February 24th for a conversation about how to be a part of OBC, mission options and opportunities for their family. If you know of people who may be interested in learning more about OBC, please invite them to join Pastor Jeff in the Fellowship Hall on the 24th.
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The next Merry Makers Luncheon is February 26th. For our program that day, the Military Task Force will be honoring four OBC veterans with Quilts of Valor. Merry Makers, let us show our appreciation to these men for their service to our country by filling up our tables with your delicious side dishes. As always, we will provide the chicken based on the number attending. Since we will have extra guests to feed, please provide an extra large covered dish if you can. This will be appreciated. This event is very special. We hope that everyone will attend and join in the fellowship.
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Lent at OBC
As we journey through the Lenten season we hope you will join us for the following opportunities to worship, study and fellowship:
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
: We will gather in the Sanctuary on March 6th at 6PM for a worship service that will include the imposition of ashes.
Sunday Worship: Using the Old Testament and Epistle lessons, we will be challenged to use this Lenten season as an opportunity for renewal, commitment, and God's call to "return to me with all your heart." ~Joel 2:12
Lenten Lunches:
Each Tuesday during Lent we will gather for a soup and sandwich luncheon at Noon, followed by a guest speaker who will help us remain focused on this special season. There is no cost for lunch.
Ladies Bible Study:
On Mondays at 9AM, ladies will gather in the Parlor for fellowship, prayer and a Lenten study based on Philippians. Throughout Lent we will read
Because of this I Rejoice
, while seeking to fill our lives with joyful prayer, joyful witness, joyful humility, joyful hospitality, joyful asceticism and joyful giving.
Easter Lilies:
Easter Lilies will be in the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday. You are invited to make a donation toward the Lilies in honor or in memory of loved ones. All donations will be placed in the Benevolence Fund to assist those in our community who are in need. The cost is $10 per name. The last day to make donations is April 7, 2019. Earmark your check with “Easter Lilies”. Thank you for your continued support of our missional outreach to help those in need!
Maundy Thursday Worship Service:
We will gather in the Sanctuary on April 18th at 6PM for a quiet and contemplative worship service which will include communion.
Easter Worship:
We will offer two distinct worship opportunities on Easter.
At 8:30AM
we will gather for a casual outdoor worship service on the church grounds.
At 10:30AM
we will gather in the Sanctuary for traditional worship which will include brass and bells. We also invite you to bring fresh flowers to add to the cross in front of the sanctuary.
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February 20
: Baked Chicken, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Salad Bar
February 27:
Chicken Bog, Salad Bar
March 6:
Roast Beef, Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar
March 13:
Baked Spaghetti, Salad Bar
March 20:
Taco Bar, Refried Beans, Green Rice, Salad Bar
March 27:
Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti, Salad Bar
Dinner begins at 5PM each week
Pricing for dinner:
Adults: $6.50 (6th grade and above)
Children: $3.50 (5th grade and under)
$25 max per family
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Click the button below for an electronic copy of our current Ministry Guide. Within the Ministry Guide you will find an outline of our goals for the year as well as information about many of our opportunities and activities.
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Join Us Online!
Even if you can't make it to OBC on Sunday, we hope you will still join us for worship. Our traditional service is streamed live each week. For easy access, bookmark the link below or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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Thank you for helping us be the presence of Christ at the crossroads of life through your financial contributions.
Click the button to give online.
You will be directed to a secure PayPal link which allows you to use your debit or credit card to make online contributions.
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As a community of faith we grieve with one another, we endure difficulty with one another and we also CELEBRATE with one another. We invite you to share your accomplishments, milestones and other sources of good news so we can celebrate with you. Email the office (obcoffice@oaklandchurch.com) with your good news and we will share it in the Weekly Update.
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Congratulations to the Sullivan Middle School Math Counts team, which includes Heath Hudson, for placing first in the recent local competition. They had the highest score among all teams from York County. Sullivan Middle School will move on the regional competition.
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February 18: Billy Brakefield, Matthew Hale
February 19: Brian Colletto
February 20: Donna Kopitsky, Deana Peterson, Charlotte Bishop
February 21: Larry Kehl, Meredith Smith, Benjamin Shaw, Adelaide McPhail, Violet McPhail
February 22: Carrie Neal
February 23: Steve Young, Grace Boyette
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Serving in Worship
February 17, 2019
Deacon of the Week: David Williams
8:45AM Worship Audio: Ralph Bailey
11:00AM Worship Audio: Mack Bailey and Johnny Snipes
Acolyte: Mary Ella Kirell
Crucifer: Mia Ervin
Worship Greeters: Donna Murray, Phil Sharpton, Ann Gibson, Charles Gregory, Frank Knotts
8:45AM Worship Childcare: Staff
11:00AM Worship Childcare: Staff
Scripture: Hosea 4:1-3
Anthem: Great Creator
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February 15: Basketball Clinic
February 17: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Traditional Worship, Baptism Sunday, Youth Handbells, Youth Choir, Youth Group, Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells
February 18: Ladies Bible Study, Deacon Meeting
February 20: ESL, Wednesday Night Dinner & Activities
February 24: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Coffee with the Pastor, Traditional Worship, Youth Handbells, Youth Choir, Youth Group, Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells
February 25: Ladies Bible Study
February 26; Merry Makers
February 27: ESL, Wednesday Night Dinner & Activities
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February 10, 2019
Budget Total Receipts: $9,448.25
Designated Receipts: $1,989.00
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,401.00
Budget Required YTD: $110,405.00
Budget Received YTD: $89,888.31
Over/(Under) Budget: $(20,516.69)
Expenses YTD: $84,812.60
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Got News?
If you have an announcement for the Weekly Update, please send it to the church office by Monday at noon! obcoffice@oaklandchurch.com
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If you have an emergency or need to speak with one of our ministers after 5 PM during the week or over the weekend, please call 803-328-3864 and press 4 to leave a message for the on call minister. Your phone call will be returned quickly.
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