Prayer and Encouragement
Wednesdays at 6PM
You are invited to join our ministers online on Wednesdays for a time of pray
er and encouragement. You can connect through your computer by using a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser to open the following link:
meet.google.com/knr-vaxk-xez
. You can connect with your phone by dialing 1-516-654-4631 and then entering the following PIN: 487 500 557#
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Connecting through Facebook
If you are interested in creating a Facebook account but are not sure where to start, here are a few YouTube tutorials that could be helpful.
Do not let these videos overwhelm you. It is not necessary to immediately upload a profile picture or fill in information, such as your high school gradation date. The important step is signing up so that you can join our OBC Facebook Community.
Once you have created a profile,
click here to connect to our page. Under each post there is a box that says, comment here. We encourage you to comment! We want to hear from you as we seek to continue being a community from a distance.
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Worship on Sunday
On Sunday, though we will not gather in the Sanctuary, it is important that we all pause for a time of worship. You will receive an email on Saturday with an order of worship, a link to the recording of the service, and Sunday School material for children, youth and adults.
Worship will available by 7AM, so you can watch it whenever you would like, but we do encourage you to treat it with the same sacred spirit that you would if we were together. Take a break from whatever else you are doing, silence your phone, and perhaps put a cross or candle where you are worshipping.
Links to worship will also be available on our website and social media pages.
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Other Opportunities to Connect
ADULTS: Sunday School classes are video conferencing and teleconferencing each Sunday morning. If you are not currently in a class, or your Sundays are generally spent teaching children and youth, and you would like to participate in one of our online classes email Leigh (lreynolds@oaklandchurch.com) and we will get you connected.
YOUTH: Join Leigh on Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM. We will check-in with each other, have a devotion and prayer.
CHILDREN: Kim is reading stories and providing devotions periodically on the OBC Children's Ministry Page.
Unfortunately, this is likely a marathon rather than a sprint. Our staff will continue to do everything we can to utilize technology and keep us all connected. If you have ideas, feel free to share them with us! You can email ideas to Leigh (lreynolds@oaklandchurch.com)
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We Are Here For You!
As Pastor Jeff said in the letter that was emailed earlier in the week:
If you need to speak with someone, please reach out to a minister or your deacon. Also, you can still use the minister on call number (803-328-3864, Ext. 0). We are here to listen and help in ways that we are able.
For those in need of grocery assistance, we have set up a delivery system. We understand that elderly and vulnerable individuals may not feel comfortable venturing to the store. Please let the church office know if you are in need and would like groceries delivered to your home.
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Easter Lily Benevolence Fund
Even though we will not be gathering in a Sanctuary adorned with beautiful lilies on Easter, you may still make donations to the Easter Lily Benevolence Fund. All donations will benefit the Ministry Center which, when we are able to return to normal activity, will be busy with many who are in need of assistance.
To make a donation you can mail a check to the church, or use the "Donation" button below. Click on the "Easter Lilies" button below to let us know who your donation is being made in memory or honor of.
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Deacon Elections
Deacon elections will be moved forward one month. Nominations will take place in May with an election Sunday to be determined in June.
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The Ministry Center drop box is closed until further notice. Please hold your donations until our volunteers are able to be back together to receive and sort them. As always, thank you for your continued support of this great ministry.
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Habitat Workday
Saturday, May 2
We do not know when life will return to normal, but go ahead and put May 2 on your calendar. After all these days of being away from each other, what could be better than sharing in a day of fellowship and community service as we participate in Habitat for Humanity Group Build. All skill levels are welcomed! Click the corresponding buttons below to learn more about the homeowner and how you can help, to sign up to help with construction, and to sign up to provide snacks. As we get closer to May 2 we will have a better idea of whether this opportunity will be able to take place but we appreciate you holding the date on your calendar.
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VBS at OBC
Registration is now open!
Join us June 15-19 for Vacation Bible School, as we take a ride on the
Rocky Railway
and learn all the ways Jesus' power pulls us through. VBS will begin at 9AM each day and end at Noon, and children currently in grades 4k- 5th grade are invited to register for this exciting week. Classes for Nursery and 2/3 year olds are available for parents helping during VBS. To sign your child(ren) up, click the "My Child Can't Wait" button below.
Volunteers are needed! If you can help lead children during VBS, please sign up by clicking the "I'll Help!" button below or by contacting Kim Shaw at kshaw@oaklandchurch.com
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Save the date for a special ONE Worship and luncheon on July 12 as we celebrate 70 years of Oakland Baptist Church being the presence of Christ at the crossroads of life. Rev. Dr. Jay Kieve, Coordinator of CBF SC will be preaching. Please click "Sign Me Up" below if you plan to join us for lunch.
Sunday School: 9:30AM
Worship: 10:30AM
Lunch: Following Worship
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Retreat With Us!
We hope you will take advantage of opportunities to retreat with your church family this year. Below are three opportunities. Please mark your calendar and let us know if you plan to attend.
- Soul Training Retreat: POSTPONED
It's a stay-cation retreat. We will gather at OBC on Friday evening and Saturday morning for food, fellowship, and faith development. James Bryan Smith's
The Good and Beautiful
trilogy is intended to be a catalyst for lifelong change. Throughout the weekend we will work on our own soul training plan which will guide us as we live as those in whom Christ dwells.
- Marriage Enrichment Retreat: September 25-27, 2020
Join us for a weekend of renewal as we worship, fellowship, and study. Our sessions will be led by Rev. Dr. John Roy who is the senior minister at Pelham Road Baptist Church in Greenville, SC . We will be staying at the beautiful Terrace Inn which is surrounded by mountains and overlooks the lake.
We have NINE rooms left
. Sign up today to claim one of the remaining rooms. The cost is $350/couple. Please submit a $50 deposit to the church office to secure your spot.
- Women's Retreat: October 23-25, 2020
Our 2020 Women's Retreat will be at Montreat Conference Center. We will be staying in the beautiful and historic Assembly Inn, enjoying the food, shopping, and nature that makes Black Mountain special, making new friends, strengthening relationships with old friends, and most importantly growing in our faith. The cost of this retreat is $150/person.
Please click the button below to sign-up for the retreats you plan to attend.
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#growingatobc
We invite you to help share our story this year by posting pictures from events (Sunday School, Worship, Bible Study, Meals and more) and including in your caption
#growingatobc. We would also love for you to tag us on Facebook and Instagram @obcrockhill when you post pictures from OBC.
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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 link which allows you to use your debit or credit card to make online contributions.
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March 29: Miriam Sanderfer
March 30: Marie Heller, Pam Williams, Darren Shaw, Luke Griffin
March 31: Max Eggleston, Debbie Mollycheck
April 1: Lee O'Neal
April 2: Martha Marion Bradley, Bob Mika, Michael Prater
April 3: Jerry Lucas, Dawson Ullrich
April 4: Stacy Doyle, Julia Sprinkle
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Click the button below to see what's happening at OBC this month.
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March 22, 2020
Budget Total Receipts: $3,806.00
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,389.00
Budget Required YTD: $221,118.00
Budget Received YTD: $198,782.80
Over/(Under) Budget:$(22,335.20)
Expenses YTD: $185,341.42
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Minister On Call
If you have an emergency or need to speak with one of our ministers after office hours or over the weekend, please call 803-328-3864 and press 0 to leave a message for the on call minister. Your phone call will be returned quickly.
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