March 7, 2019
On Sunday many of the children who participate in Scouts at OBC will be at our 11AM worship service, along with their families. As we recognize our current Scouts, we encourage former scouts to wear their uniform (if it still fits) or other scout paraphernalia.

We will also be celebrating communion. As is our tradition, on these Sundays we invite you to make a donation to our Benevolence Fund as you leave. Each Thursday the Ministry Center helps up to fifteen folks in the community with a bill they are unable to pay. The Benevolence Fund is what allows us to do this.
If you would like to attend the Blumenthal performance, C.S. Lewis On Stage: The Most Reluctant Convert on Sunday, March 24, sign up with the church office by Wednesday March 13. Tickets are $50 each. We will have lunch together following worship and then attend the 3PM show.
Lenten Calendar

As we observe the Lenten season, we want to offer you a way to stay focused. Click the button below for a digital copy of our Lenten Calendar (printed copies are available at OBC). We encourage you to use it as a daily reminder of how you can grow closer to Christ during this time of year. Google is a good reference for practices or readings you may be less familiar with.
Lenten Lunches
Tuesdays during Lent

We hope you will make our Lenten lunches part of your Lenten experience this year. Join us each Tuesday in the gymnasium from 12:30 until 1:30 for a yummy soup and sandwich lunch, followed by a brief Lenten message offered by pastors from our community. There is no charge for lunch.

Below is our schedule of speakers:
March 12: Anthony Johnson, Mt Zion Baptist Church
March 19: Richard Carr, First Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill
March 26: Jane Rogers Wilson, Episcopal Church of Our Savior
April 2: Rodney Powell, St Johns United Methodist
April 9: Peter Judge, Winthrop Department Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Pastor's Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6PM

Join Pastor Jeff in the Chapel for a Lenten Bible study based on Tom Berlin's book Restored: Finding Redemption in our Mess. This study will help us see our mess through the eyes of Christ to find redemption and restoration. 
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.
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.
Pastor's Bible Study: Each Wednesday Evening at 6PM, Pastor Jeff will lead a Bible study based on Tom Berlin's book Restored: Finding Redemption in our Mess . Thi s study will help us see our mess through the eyes of Christ to find redemption and restoration. 
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: We will gather in the Sanctuary on April 18th at 6PM for a quiet and contemplative worship service which will include communion.
Good Friday Worship: Join us in the Chapel at Noon on April 19th for a time of scripture, music and reflection.
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 invite you to bring fresh flowers to add to the cross in front of the sanctuary. 
Veterans Honored

Last Tuesday, during the month Merry Makers gathering four men were honored for their service in the Korean Conflict. Click on the button below to read more and see pictures.
Early Worship Survey

Last chance to complete this 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.
VBS at OBC  
Registration is now open!

Join us for a "Roar"ing good time at VBS, June 24-28 from 9AM until Noon! Children currently in grades 4k- 5th grade are invited to register for this exciting week of VBS. Classes for Nursery and 2/3 year olds are available for parents helping during VBS.

Volunteers are needed! If you can help lead children during VBS, please sign up by registering online using the registration link or by contacting Kim Shaw at kshaw@oaklandchurch.com
Our Next Host Week
March 24-30

We are hosting Family Promise again soon! Please consider being an overnight host during this time--it will mean so much to the families, and will also likely make an impact on you as well. You may host as a single (we have 2 bedrooms for hosts), couple, or family.  If you have any questions please contact Karen Neal (nealkaren@bellsouth.net).
Rolling in Rock Hill
April 13

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Rolling in Rock Hill. Rolling in Rock Hill provides a wonderful opportunity for city government, churches, businesses, civic organizations, and citizens to work together to make Rock Hill a great place to live. Hundreds of volunteers work in teams to paint the houses of those who are either physically or financially unable to do it themselves.

Mark your calendar and makes plan to join in on this great day of service. Click to the button below to let us know if you would like to participate.
March 13: Baked Spaghetti, Salad Bar
March 20: Taco Bar, Refried Beans, Green Rice, Salad Bar
March 27: Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti, Salad Bar
April 3: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Salad Bar
April 10: Chicken & Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Salad Bar
April 17: Holy Week. No Wednesday Night Meal.
April 24: Baked Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Green Peas, Salad Bar
May 1: Taco Bar, Refried Beans, Green Rice, 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
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.
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.
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.
Boy Scout Discount Cards

Scout Pack 33 meets weekly at our church and includes several boys who are church members. They are selling discount cards which can be purchased in the office for $10. These cards include a $5 coupon for Harris Teeter, as well as discounts at local favorites like PWs, Roasting Company, Burgers & Barley, Nailed It, Jersey Mike's, Salsarita's and more! The money raised from these discount cards makes it possible for the Scouts to have their weekly programs, go on camping trips and other great things.
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.
Congratulations to Valeria Paz, Business Administration and Healthcare Management major, was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester at Newberry College. Students receiving recognition on the Dean's List at Newberry College had to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the semester.
March 10: Billy Steele, Sandra Holeman, Emily Johnson, Harlie Ann Whitesell
March 11: Elaine Sneed, Blair Abercrombie
March 12: Harriett Hartzog
March 15: Jacob Baker
March 16: Judy Heustess, Zachary Bopp
Serving in Worship
March 10, 2019

Deacon of the Week: Carl Compton

8:45AM Worship Audio: Ralph Bailey
11:00AM Worship Audio: Jack Hudson and Brett Emmerton

Acolyte: Jackson Collins
Crucifer: Lucy Ann Smith

Worship Greeters: Peggy Goodson, Carol Cosper, Rob Ervin, John Snipes, Clayton Neal

8:45AM Worship Childcare: Staff
11:00AM Worship Childcare: Staff

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 & Romans 10: 8b-13
Anthem: Festival of Praise
March 10: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Traditional Worship, Youth Handbells, Youth Choir, Youth Group, Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells
March 11: Ladies Bible Study, Sue Ness Mission Group
March 12: Lenten Lunch
March 17: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Traditional Worship, Youth Handbells, Youth Choir, Youth Group, Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells
March 18: Ladies Bible Study, Deacon Meeting
March 19: Lenten Lunch
March 24: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Coffee with the Pastor, Traditional Worship, Youth Handbells, Youth Choir, Youth Group, Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells
March 25: Ladies Bible Study
March 26: Lenten Lunch
March 31: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Traditional Worship, Youth Handbells, Youth Choir, Youth Group, Chancel Choir, Adult Handbells
March 3, 2019

Budget Total Receipts: $15,717.22
Designated Receipts: $5,920.00
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,401.00
Budget Required YTD: $165,069.00
Budget Received YTD: $151,800.33
Over/(Under) Budget: $(13,808.67)
Expenses YTD: $107,680.30
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
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.