Meet Our Friends!
On Sunday we had the joy of witnessing two of our young people be baptized. We hope you will teach and encourage them as they continue to grow in their in faith.
Tucker Ervin is a 2nd grader at Doby's Bridge Elementary who loves being a big and little brother to his sisters. He also loves playing basketball and spending time with his furry friends Wallace and Fern.
Michael Prater, Jr is a 5th grader at Oakridge Elementary who loves to go camping and fishing. He is a member of the Cub Scout pack at OBC and also enjoys playing soccer and video games.
On February 10th, we had the joy of welcoming Dennis and Angie Dumsha. We hope you will take the opportunity to welcome them and get to know them. Here are a few interesting facts to get you started:
Angie who is a retired educator enjoys reading, gardening and cheering on the Panthers, Cubs and Seminoles.
Dennis who retired from an international chemical company enjoys playing golf and cheering on the Eagles and Phillies.
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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!
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.
Sullivan Middle School Partnership
Many of you have expressed an interest to be involved with our Sullivan Middle School partnership, as we seek to help make a difference in the lives of the children who attend that school. If you are interested in helping or getting more information, please click the button below or call the church office.
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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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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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Ash Wednesday
March 6
Join us on March 6th for a quiet and reflective time of worship as we prepare ourselves to embrace this Lenten journey with all our heart. Youth and adults will gather in the Sanctuary at 6PM. There will be a children's Ash Wednesday service in the Chapel. There will also be a nursery available for our younger friends.
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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
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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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February is Missions Month!
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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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.
Here’s a list of what we need, which can all be purchased at Dollar Tree:
Bath Soap (bar only), Deodorant (unisex), Toothbrushes (adult and kids)
Toothpaste, Dish Detergent (Liquid only, not larger than 22 oz), Laundry Detergent (Liquid only), Multipurpose Cleaner (Spic-n-Span Antibacterial is preferred. Spray only.), Toilet Tissue.
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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
We need your help!
Eight ladies have been working to reorganize our church tablecloths. They hope to finish up on Tuesday, March 5 and would very much
appreciate a few extra people to help finish this project. If you are able, please join them at 11AM in the Fellowship Hall on the 5th.
Also, if you have any of the church tablecloths out for laundering, please return them as soon as you can so that they can be included in the reorganization of the church’s tablecloths. Thanks!
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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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Grief Support Group
March 4, 1PM
On the first Monday of each month, those who have experienced loss are invited to join Suzanne Ringer for grief support. This will be an opportunity for folks to learn, share and remember those we’ve lost and loved. If you have any questions contact Suzanne.
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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).
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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 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
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
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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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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.
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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 Shelby Boyette, granddaughter of Tim and Carolyn Boyette and daughter of Ashley Boyette, who recently graduated from the US Army’s Fort Sill, OK Air Defense Artillery School as an Air Defense Battle Systems Operator. Shelby was the only honor student in her class as well as the only female.
Shelby will be in the US Army National Guard while attending Clemson University beginning this fall. When she reports for National Guard duty, her job will be to track enemy aircraft and missiles and manage airspace to protect assets and allies. Thank you for your service to our country.
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Congratulations to Leslie and Marty Cooper on the birth of their first grandchild, Alliana Kate, Born February 8, 2019. Proud parents are Maggie Cooper and Sergio Castillo of Huntersville NC.
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February 22: Carrie Neal, Delaney Davis
February 23: Steve Young, Grace Boyette
February 24: Kris Cunningham
February 25: Briggs Gladden
February 26: Jim Hildebrand
February 27: Rock McGee, Vonda Coleman, Ashley Lucas
February 29: Michael McGinn
March 1: Tina Anderson, Amy Hudson
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Serving in Worship
February 24, 2019
Deacon of the Week: Phillip Reynolds
8:45AM Worship Audio: Ralph Bailey
11:00AM Worship Audio: Mack Bailey
Acolyte: Sadie Bridges
Crucifer: Jack Neal
Worship Greeters: Donna Murray, Phil Sharpton, Ann Gibson, Charles Gregory, Frank Knotts
8:45AM Worship Childcare: Staff
11:00AM Worship Childcare: Staff
Scripture: John 9
Anthem: Christ Be Our Light
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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
March 1: Youth Festival By the Sea
March 2: Youth Festival By the Sea, Mother/Son Dance
March 3: Youth Festival By the Sea, Sunday School, ONE Worship, Children's Sunday
March 4: Ladies Bible Study, Grief Support Group
March 5: Mission Group, Shrove Tuesday
March 6: Dinner, ESL, Ash Wednesday Service
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
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February 14, 2019
Budget Total Receipts: $36,250.66
Designated Receipts: $1,550.00
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,401.00
Budget Required YTD: $128,807.00
Budget Received YTD: $132,672.10
Over/(Under) Budget: $3,865.10
Expenses YTD: $99,149.84
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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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