June 20, 2019
Early Worship in the Sanctuary
June 23 at 8:45AM

This week early worship will take place in the Sanctuary because the gym will already be set up for a week of ROARing fun at VBS.
VBS is next week! Beginning Monday morning OBC will be ROARing with 150 children and volunteers. Please remember this special week and all its participants and leaders in your prayers.
On Sunday we will consider how we are called to live a life of stewardship. We encourage you to use this Sunday as an opportunity to catch up on your tithes and even consider an additional gift. It is your faithful stewardship that allows the mission and ministry of Oakland Baptist Church to continue to grow.
Contributing to God’s work at Oakland is very simple and we have multiple options for you to choose from:

•  Offering Plate : Place your offering envelope in the offering plate during either worship service. Offering envelopes can be mailed to your home or found in the pew racks in the sanctuary, as well as on the welcome table in the gym.
•  Online Giving : Click on the "Donate to OBC" button below to donate via credit card. You may make a one time donation or set up a recurring donation. You may also donate online by clicking here.
•  Text Giving : Text “OBC” to 73256. You will receive an immediate reply. Click the link in the reply to set up text giving.
•  US Mail:  Mail a check to the church address—1067 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
•  Online Bill Pay through your Bank:  Set up a recurring check payment to the church for the weekly or monthly amount of your gift.
•  Bank Draft:  Fill out a planning card (located in the church office) and attach a voided check. Choose to have your account drafted on the 1st or 15th of each month. Drafting your bank account is one of the most inexpensive ways to give (no fees), is efficient in regards to book keeping, and provides consistent income for the entire year which helps us in planning programs, ministries, and missions.
Coffee with the Pastor
June 23

Guests are invited to come together in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45AM on Sunday, June 23 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 the Fellowship Hall on the 23rd.
Sunday, June 23 is the last Chancel Choir rehearsal until August. Practice begins at 1:30PM.
Selfies, Snaps and WhatsApp
June 25 at 6:30PM

Parents of youth (or soon to be youth) are invited to a conversation about the social media world in which your children live. Come with your questions, your concerns and your ideas. We will meet in the Youth Room. Snacks will be served. Please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking below. If you need childcare, please contact Kim Shaw ( kshaw@oaklandchurch.com ) 
Beach Bash
June 29, 4PM - 7PM

We had so much fun last year, the Beach Bash is coming back! Invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers. We will gather in the backyard for games, music, food and fellowship. There will be inflatables and an ice cream truck! Please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking below.
Religious Liberty Sunday
June 30th

Jennifer Hawks from Baptist Joint Committee will be speaking in both services on the connection between church and religious liberty. She will also be speaking during Sunday School, in the gym, for any who are interested. 

Jennifer is the associate general counsel at the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty. She provides legal analysis on church-state issues that arise before Congress, the courts and administrative agencies. 
A delicious BBQ lunch will be provided, but you are invited to bring a dessert to share. Please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking below.
Peace After Divorce
Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13

Peace after Divorce by Renee Smith Ettline, M.Ed., is a six week session for those who are experiencing and or coping with the issues of Divorce. This will be a non-judgmental environment with information about adjustments and life choices related to finding peace after divorce. Group questions and discussion will help you personalize your progress, and Spiritual Support will reminder you of the healing power, grace, love and forgiveness of God. Rev. Suzanne Ringer will lead these sessions.

The 2 requirements for the workshop are that you not date a workshop participate during the course and couples who are divorced, divorcing, separated or dating each other may not attend this workshop together. The cost of the workbook is $15.

Please sign up by July 1 to ensure you have a workbook. You may sign up by clicking below.
Faith & Film
July 14, 6PM - 8:30PM

We will be watching the Emmy Award winning film, Armor of Light, which will bear witness to gun violence. Youth and Adults are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a movie followed by discussion. Snacks will be served. You are welcome to bring dinner with you. Please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking below. If you need childcare, pleas e contact Kim Shaw ( kshaw@oaklandchurch.com ) 
Quarterly Business Update
July 17 at 5:30PM

In keeping with our Ministry Goals, the next Quarterly Business Update will take place on July 17 at 5:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. This will be an opportunity for you to hear updates from our Deacons, Finance Committee, and Staff regarding the good things taking place at Oakland.
Bible Study
July 17 at 6PM

Pastor Jeff will lead us in Bible study and discussion following the Business Update. Bring your own dinner and join us in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30PM. Bible study will begin at 6PM. Please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking below. If you need childcare, please contact Kim Shaw ( kshaw@oaklandchurch.com ). 
God of Wonders
July 22-25

Children who have completed K5 - 5th grade are invited to join us for a week of discovering God's wonderful world through worship, music, drama, art, chimes, and games.

Camp will begin at 9AM each day and end at Noon. The cost is $50 which includes a t-shirt, snacks and a craft supplies. To sign up, click below. The last day to register is July 1!

Volunteers are also needed. If you are a youth or adult and are able to help, please let Kim (kshaw@oaklandchurch.com) or Suzanne (sringer@oaklandchurch.com) know.
Take me out the ballpark
July 26, 7:05PM

Join your church family for a night of baseball and cracker jacks as we cheer on the Charlotte Knights. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM. Cost is $15. Please click below to reserve your ticket!
Caregiver Seminar
August 3, 9AM - Noon

This seminar is designed to help those who are caring for loved ones or have loved ones in need of assistance and care. This seminar is to encourage the caregiver with support and suggestions for self-care.

Topics will include: Dealing with caregiver stress and burn-out, dealing with family members, respite, questions about Medicare/ Medicaid, advance directives, power of attorney, 5 Wishes, placement verses at-home care, end-of life decisions, DNR, Hospice, how faith and spirituality play a role in caregiving.

Please let us know if you plan to attend by clicking below. If you need childcare, please contact Kim Shaw (kshaw@oaklandchurch.com).
New Church Directory

Exciting new things are coming your way this summer! We will soon have a new, much more functional app that will allow you to look up people's contact information, find out about events, download forms and so much more! In order for the contact section of our app to be up to date, we need new pictures! And as an added bonus we will get a new directory (digital and print versions will be available) which will help us all put names to the friendly faces we pass in the hallways.

We invite, encourage, NEED you to come have your picture taken. Don’t worry, there will be no high pressure sales at the end of the photography session! You will receive a free 8x10 photograph. While you are at church having your picture taken we will also connect you to our new app and make sure all of your contact information is up to date.  

Click below to sign up for one of the photography sessions.
After you click on the link, enter sc190 as the church code and obc as the password. You can then click on the date you would prefer which will open a page with all of the time slots. Click the paper/pencil icon to the right of the time slot you are signing up for.



Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us for our August Summer Learning Series opportunities.



An evening with Janée Angel: August 7
Come hear from CBF Field Personnel Janée Angel, who lives and serves in Antwerp, Belgium. She works primarily with the Arabic speaking community. Janée helped establish the first evangelical Arabic church outside of Brussels.

Night of Worship and Ice Cream Social: August 11
We will gather in the Sanctuary at 6PM for an evening of song and scripture, followed by our annual ice cream social.

Bible Study: August 14, 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Dr. Peter Judge, Department Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Professor of Religious Studies at Winthrop University, will lead us in Bible study and discussion, in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your own dinner and join us for fellowship from 5:30PM-6PM. At 6PM we will begin Bible study.

Cyber Safety for Seniors: August 16, Noon - 1:30PM
Join us for a conversation, in the Fellowship Hall, about ways to use the internet and enjoy all that social media has to offer while protecting your identity and sensitive personal information. Lunch will be served. Cost is $5.

Marriage Enrichment Day: August 17
Save the date for a day of fellowship and marriage enrichment with other couples. More details to come. Cost is $40 / couple.

Information about all of these events, as well as the sign-up form is below.
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.
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.
June 23: John Sneed, Linda Snipes, Butch Green
June 24: Lexi Whitesell
June 25: Sara Farrar, Faye Lucas
June 26: Faye Lucas
June 27: Kevin Davis
June 28: Cynthia White, Susan Bagwell, Zachary Estes
Serving in Worship
June 23, 2019

Deacon of the Week: Heath Session

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

Acolyte: Blake Davis
Crucifer: Delaney Davis

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

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

Scripture: Mark 12: 38-44
Anthem: A Covenant Prayer
June 23: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Coffee with the Pastor, Traditional Worship
June 24: Vacation Bible School, Directory Pictures, Selfies, Snaps & What's App Conversation
June 25: Vacation Bible School, Directory Pictures
June 26: Vacation Bible School
June 27: Vacation Bible School
June 28: Vacation Bible School
June 29: Beach Blast
June 30: Creative Worship, Sunday School, Traditional Worship, Religious Liberty Sunday
June 16, 2019

Budget Total Receipts: $30,355.20
Designated Receipts: $70.00
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,401.00
Budget Required YTD: $441,624.00
Budget Received YTD: $405,544.60
Over/(Under) Budget: $(36,079.40)
Expenses YTD: $364,386.82
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.