MORNING: 8:50AM - Coffee and Pastries; 9:15AM - Sunday School; 10:30AM - Worship; 11:30AM VBS Kick-off Luncheon

EVENING: 4:30PM - Children's Choir

5:00PM - Mission Movers

5-5:30PM - Youth Bells

5:30-6PM - Youth Choir

6PM - Youth Group, Chancel Choir

Vacation Bible School Kick-Off Lunch

March 10, 11:30AM

Anyone interested in volunteering for VBS is invited to an information session immediately following worship on March 10. VBS will take place June 23-27 from 5:15PM-7:45PM.

Quilt of Valor Ceremony

April 9, 12:30PM



The Military Task Force and Merry Makers invite you to join them for a delicious luncheon and special program as they will honor 5 OBC Veterans. Mark your calendars and save the date!

CBF SC General Assembly

April 25-26

We are pleased to host the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina's 2024 General Assembly on April 25-26. Ministers and members from CBF churches across the state will gather at Oakland for this special event.

To ensure a welcoming, safe, and uplifting experience for all attendees, we need your participation. Please review the volunteer opportunities and let us know where you would be willing to contribute your time and talents. Your support will allow us to extend heartfelt hospitality. We look forward to serving alongside you and connecting with fellow CBF friends for meaningful worship.

Holy Week Worship

Palm Sunday: March 24

Join us in the sanctuary for worship as we wave our palm branches in anticipation of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday Worship: March 28, 6PM

Join us in the sanctuary for worship as we partake in communion remembering Jesus' last supper.

Good Friday Worship and Lunch: March 29, Noon

Join us in the gym for worship as we consider the paradox of this day being called "good." Following worship, we will enjoy lunch together.

Easter Sunday: March 31

8:30AM: We will gather for an informal time of worship at The Gathering Spot in front of the sanctuary. Bring your own lawn chair if you desire a place to sit. 

8:50AM: Pastries and coffee will be available in the fellowship hall.

9:15AM: Sunday School

10:30AM: We will have a celebratory Easter worship service in the sanctuary.

Pastor’s Class

March 14, 6PM

The next Pastor's Class for those interested in making a faith decision for Christ or for those interested in learning more about what it means to follow Jesus and experience baptism, will be held in the Conference Room on March 14 at 6PM. The class is geared toward individuals between 6 and 18 years of age who have expressed interest in making a faith decision or who have recently made a faith decision and have not been baptized. If you are interested or have questions, please call the church office at 803-328-3864 by noon on March 12. Our next Baptism Sunday will be April 14.

Wednesday Evenings at OBC

5PM-5:45PM: Dinner in the Gym

$6.50/adult. $3.50/child. $25 family max.

For dinner reservations click the button below.

5PM-7PM: English as a Second Language

5:45PM-6:30PM: Wednesdays Around the Table, Children's Bible Study

March 13: Prayer Service

Join us in prayer for the many people in our church and community who are struggling with health concerns.

March 20: Week of Service

It's OBC's Week of Service. Join us in the gym for a special project.

March 27: No activities

Join us for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services

April 3: No activities

Enjoy the Spring Break week!

April 10: Navigating Spam and Scams!

Phillip Reynolds will discuss how we can be safe online and on the phone to avoid spammers and scammers who seek to take advantage of people.

April 17: How to Talk with Children & Youth About Being Safe Online

Chris Odom, Solutions Engineer with Beyond Trust, a worldwide leader in identity and access security—and, more importantly, Dad to Carter and Bailey—will lead a dialogue about the conversations you should be having with your children BEFORE they engage in online activities.

April 24: Tools for Helping Keep Children and Youth Safe Online

Chris Odom and Phillip Reynolds will show us tools (such as apps, websites, etc) that can help keep our children and youth safe while using their online devices. (Both April 17 and 24 will be repeated in a condensed format on Sunday, April 21, from 4:30PM-6PM)

May 1: Pilgrims Inn of Rock Hill

JaVonda Palmer, Executive Director of Pilgrims Inn, will share how they are striving to end homelessness and hunger in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable.

May 8: Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts

Per the Vision Report, Leigh will lead us in our annual emphasis on spiritual gifts.

May 15: Vamos a Puerto Rico!!

Come here all about the mission trip that will take place this summer! More than 20 OBCer’s will travel to Puerto Rico this July for an intergenerational ministry opportunity.

May 22: Celebration!!

This is our last Wednesday till Fall. Come celebrate by hearing stories from our ESL and Children’s Ministries.

Wednesday Night Dinner

March 13: Corned Beef, Baby Potatoes, Sauteed Cabbage, Carrots, Irish Soda Bread, Salad Bar, and Salted Caramel Brownies. Children: Grilled Cheese.

March 20: Lemon Parmesan Chicken, Couscous, Greek Salad, Pita Bread, Baklava. Children: Chicken Nuggets.

*Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches with chips and fruit is always available for children.

Easter Lilies

You are invited to make a donation toward the lilies placed in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday in memory or honor of loved ones. All donations will be placed in the Benevolence Fund to assist those in need in our community. The cost is $10 per name. The last day to make donations is March 17. Please earmark your check or Breeze donation as "Easter Lilies." Thank you for your continued support of our missional outreach.

Join us for Oakland's Week of Service. There are lots of wonderful opportunities to serve our neighbors and remind them that they are loved. It is going to take all of us, so sign up today!

Sunday, March 17

Rock Your Socks and Donate Some, 9:15AM-11:30AM

• Let's show our friends with Down Syndrome how much we love them by rocking our colorful, mismatched socks in recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Stop by the photobooth in the gym to snap a quick picture. There will also be baskets at the entrances for donations of socks which will be given to The Ministry Center.

Sunday Serve in the Gym, 11:30AM

• Join us in the gym after worship for a quick project that will remind those who currently call LifeHouse Shelter home that they are loved.

Monday, March 18

HOPE of Rock Hill, 8:15AM - 10:15AM

• Come be part of the team who delivers smiles and hope to people who would otherwise not have enough food to eat. We will meet at HOPE (504 Oakland Ave).

Learning Lab at Pathways, 1:45PM - 3PM

• At Pathways there is a space to lead sessions on anything the host group chooses. It's a place for learning and fellowship. Our time together will include fun board games, sports trivia, and great fellowship! We will meet in the lobby of Pathways (546 S. Cherry Road).

Tuesday, March 19

Litter Pick-Up, 10AM - 11AM

• Join us as we care for God's creation by picking up litter from the blocks around OBC. All supplies will be provided. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10AM.

Wednesday, March 20

Teacher for a Day at Sullivan, 8AM-11AM

• Join us for this unique opportunity to experience the day-to-day operations of our partner school, Sullivan Middle. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, sign up and more information will be sent to you.

Easter Basket Making (children), 5:45PM - 6:30PM

• Our children will be assembling Easter Baskets for the Family Promise children who will be staying with us the week leading up to Easter.

Thanking our First Responders (adults), 5:45PM - 6:30PM

• After our Wednesday night meal, adults will be assembling a special treat to thank our first responders.

Thursday, March 21

Oakland Day School Grab-and-Go Breakfast, 8AM

• We are reminding our Day School teachers how much we appreciate them by greeting them on Thursday with a kitchen full of breakfast treats. You can drop of your breakfast items in the Church Office anytime on Wednesday.

Learning Lab at Pathways, 9:45AM - 11AM

• At Pathways there is a space to lead sessions on anything the host group chooses. It's a place for learning and fellowship. During this session we will be making jewelry and other crafts! We will meet in the lobby of Pathways (546 S. Cherry Road).

Bethel Day Shelter Worship, 1:45PM - 2:30PM

• Join us as we lead a worship service for those at Bethel's Day Shelter which is located within Pathways. We will meet in the lobby of Pathways (546 S. Cherry Road).

Friday, March 22

Decorating the Learning Lab at Pathways, 10AM - 12PM

• Currently the Learning Lab at Pathways has bare walls, so we are going spend some time adding art and other cheerful decor to this great space. We will meet in the lobby of Pathways (546 S. Cherry Road).

Childrens Day of Service

• School is out so our children will spend them morning participating in some special service projects.

Youth Serving Dinner at Bethel, 5:30PM - 7:30PM

• Our youth are serving dinner at Bethel Shelter.

Saturday, March 23

Miracle League Cheerleaders, 9AM-11AM

• Come cheer on our friends at the Miracle Park beginning at 9AM. You will likely see a few faces that you know and love. We will meet at Miracle Park (1005 Eden Terrace).

Litter Pick-up, 9AM-10AM

• Join us as we care for God's creation by picking up litter from the blocks around OBC. All supplies will be provided. We will meet in the OBC parking lot at 9AM.

Family Promise

March 24-31

If you have never experienced the gift of serving with Family Promise, now is your chance! By signing up you will be serving our neighbors who are working hard to get back to a place of financial stability and independence. Each of the volunteer opportunities are simple, but vitally important!

• Set-up: you and several other volunteers transform the rooms off of the Fellowship Hall into bedrooms by inflating air mattresses, putting sheets and blankets on the beds, and rearranging the Fellowship Hall into a living room. This behind-the-scenes job enables our guests to enter a welcoming space that they will call home for the week.
• Dinner: you provide a meal for the families (up to 15 people, but usually less). As you serve the meal, you have the opportunity to get to know our guests and enjoy the smiles and laughter of their children!
• Overnight Host: you spend the night on one of our comfy air mattresses. This night away from your own bed enables our guests to have a warm, safe place to sleep and reminds them that people care! The families staying with us go to bed early so you don't have to worry about not getting enough sleep.
• Clean-up: you and other volunteers deflate the air mattresses, gather dirty sheets and towels, and reset the Fellowship Hall. This behind-the-scenes job is the final step in providing a week of shelter and hospitality for our neighbors in need.

If you are interested in helping with the wonderful ministry but have other questions, contact Jason Freeman (jasonefreeman@hotmail.com) who serves as our Family Promise coordinator.

To sign up to help, click the button below. Thanks for helping Oakland continue to be the presence of Christ at the crossroads of life.

Spring Ministry Guide

CLICK HERE to view a digital copy of our Spring Ministry Guide (March - May 2024). Printed copies are available at the church. We look forward to studying, worshipping, fellowshipping, and serving with you in the coming months.

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.

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.

Happy Birthday, Friends!

03/10: Terry Gold, Sandra Holeman, Billy Steele

03/11: Elaine Sneed

03/16: Zachary Bopp, Judy Heustess

We Give because God Gave First

March 3, 2024

Budget Total Receipts: $16,481.04

Needed Weekly: $17,785.00

Budget Required YTD: $160,065.00

Budget Received YTD: $163,397.90

Over/(Under) Budget: $3,332.90

Expenses YTD: $139,689.60

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

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.