Weekly Update at a Glance
Make sure you keep scrolling to read about:
- Upcoming Opportunities
- BINGO
- Virtual VBS
- Midweek Worship
- Class of 2023 Deacons
- A Celebration for Jim Wright's 90th Birthday
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Upcoming Opportunities from our Summer Ministry Guide
We are looking forward to engaging in conversations, worship, service and fellowship with you this summer, so check out our Summer Ministry Guide and mark your calendar. Many of these activities are taking place over zoom. If you are new to Zoom, click the button below labeled "Zoom" for a few tips on connecting with us.
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June 22, 6PM - Anxiety & Stress
Join Suzanne on Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329) for a conversation about best practices for dealing with anxiety and stress in uncertain and scary times.
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June 25, Noon & 7PM - Undivided
Join Jeff on Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329) for the first of six conversations about racial reconciliation. Check out the fourth page of the ministry guide for more details. Please email Jeff (jeff@oaklandchurch.com) if you plan to participate. A study guide will be provided.
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June 28, 7PM - Outdoor Worship
If you are comfortable attending, you are invited to join us in the grassy lot for an outdoor worship service on Sunday, June 28 at 7PM. We are excited for the opportunity to worship with you in the same space, but we are committed to taking every precaution to keep all of us safe and healthy. Everyone is asked to wear a mask, bring your own searing, and remain socially distanced.
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June 29, 6PM - Book Club
Join Leigh on Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329) for a conversation on Ron Hall's
Same Kind of Different As Me. If you haven't already purchased a copy of the book, Amazon can deliver within a couple days. It is also available from Kindle and Audible.
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T3: Tuesdays & Thursdays Together, 9AM-9:30AM
You are invited to drop in, via Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329)
, from 9AM until 9:30AM to chat with our ministers. This is designed to be an informal time to catch up with one another, and share joys and concerns.
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To join these Zoom conversations, from a computer or tablet use Meeting ID: 713 378 3329. From a phone dial 1-929-205-6099 to join by audio only.
If you use the telephone number you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID.
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BINGO
Throughout the summer we will announce numbers from our BINGO board, along with more details about the mission/outreach activity to complete. As you complete the activity, mark off the board number. Remember to post pictures on social media, tag us and include #growingatobc in the caption.
Between today and next Thursday complete I8 and O20 on your BINGO board.
To complete I8 take a walk around your neighborhood, or a park and pick up any litter you find. To complete O20 come up with a special way to say thank you to a restaurant worker. Perhaps take a thank you note and gift card with you when you pick up food from your favorite restaurant.
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Virtual VBS
beginning June 29
It's almost time to take a virtual ride on the Rocky Railway. A VBS Virtual worship rally and curriculum will be sent out for five consecutive weeks. You should have an email from Kim with all the details. If yours ended up lost in your junk box, let her know (kshaw@oaklandchurch.com) and she will make sure you have all the information you need!
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Join us on Wednesday evenings for a brief time of worship. Our Midweek Worship will be live on YouTube beginning at 5:55PM. If you have subscribed to our YouTube channel you should get a notification when it goes live. Or you can connect (as well as view previous worship) by
CLICKING HERE
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Sunday Worship
Everything you need for Worship and Sunday School is available on our website.
You will find links to a Worship Guide, a recording of Worship, and Sunday School material for children, youth, and adults by clicking below on the button labeled"Worship." You can access the links to prior weeks by clicking below on the button labeled "Worship Archive."
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Sunday Morning Devotion
at 9:45AM
If you are not part of a Sunday School class that is currently meeting, you are encouraged to join Leigh Reynolds on Sunday mornings for a time of devotion and prayer. You can connect through your computer by using a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser to open the following link:
meet.google.com/zub-aiqp-mnp
. You can connect with your phone by dialing 1-571-348-3931 and then entering the following PIN: 561 343 989#
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Deacon Class of 2023
Thank you Oakland for the 200 votes for the Deacon Class of 2023 this week. In this challenging time it’s good to know OBC can and will carry on. We also send a heartfelt thank you to the 16 candidates who offered their time and talents to our church family. Your willingness to serve is very much appreciated.
The elected Class of 2023 is:
Alice Davis
Julie Griffin
Miller Hoffman
Mackie Hunter
Dennis Jordan
Jerry Lucas
Lydia Maloney
Jim Ringer
Frank Snyder
Angela Williams
It takes us all working together to keep God’s work in motion. Thanks for doing your part.
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Connie Maxwell Needs Our Help
Every year we help make Christmas a little extra special for the children at Connie Maxwell Children's Home. This year we have an opportunity to make a difference in their summer, as well. Please click the button below to view the items they are requesting. From the wish list you can add as many of the items to your Amazon cart as you would like. After the items are purchased they will be shipped directly to Connie Maxwell.
To learn more about the great ministry of Connie Maxwell,
CLICK HERE
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Regathering for In-person Worship
Recently Pastor Jeff announced our plan for moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of our guidelines for resuming activities. This date will be August 2. To read his full announcement as well as review the survey results and guidelines for regathering, click the button below.
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Faith & Health
Faith and Health York County seeks to keep residents and faith communities remain healthy and informed. This week they reminded us of the increasing number of individuals in York County who are testing positive for COVID-19, as well as the increasing number of people requiring hospitalization. Click the button below to view a helpful infographic they shared. Let's all do our part to keep ourselves and our neighbors safe.
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A Celebration for Jim Wright
June 28, 2PM-3PM
Jim Wright will be 90 years young on Sunday, June 28th. Due to the Corona virus, we can not have the large celebration we were hoping to have. So instead, we are inviting Jim's many Oakland friends to honor him with a "drive-by" birthday celebration.
Jim will be seated comfortably outside his home (1661 Estes Drive). Come by in your car to wish him a happy birthday. Feel free to come with a sign, streamers, balloons, or just a hearty wave, smile, and car horn greeting. It will mean so much to our Dad and Joyce. No gifts please, just happy faces!
Thank You! ~Linda W. Ackerman, Kathy Wright, and Cynde W. Marshall (Jim's Daughters)
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We Are Here For You!
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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#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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June 21:Carol Ann Hunter, Anna Lee Hoffman, Annsley Howle
June 22: Brayden Whitaker
June 26: Justin Smith, Callie Cason, Lizzy Turner
June 27: Larry Sanderson, Melinda Reid, Analiese Maloney
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June 14, 2020
Budget Total Receipts: $
33,646.37
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,389.00
Budget Required YTD: $
441,336.00
Budget Received YTD: $
384,832.56
Over/(Under) Budget:$(
56,503.44
)
Expenses YTD: $
300,220.40
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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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