MORNING: 8:50AM - Coffee and Pastries; 9:15AM - Sunday School; 10:30AM - Worship

EVENING: 4PM - Children's Handbells; 4:30PM - Children's Choir, Youth Handbells; 5PM - Mission Movers; 5:15PM Youth Choir; 6PM Youth Group, Chancel Choir; 7:15PM - Oakland Ringers

Please read the following letter from Rev. Suzanne Ringer. It is with heavy hearts that we receive this news. We are eternally grateful for her hard work and dedication to OBC! We know she will do great things in this new journey. 

To the Members of Oakland Baptist Church,

After much prayer and spiritual discernment, I have made the decision to resign my position here at Oakland Baptist Church. My last day of service will be Sunday morning, February 25, 2024. It has been a wonderful and productive 5 ½ years, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve God and the people of this wonderful church and community.

God has opened an unexpected door for me, and I have accepted the call to be the Associate Pastor at Augusta Road Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. I will serve in the areas of Music and Family Ministry. This position will allow me flexibility to visit my family more often and provides opportunities for future growth in my journey ahead.

Again, thank you for your prayers and support. I will be praying for all of you as you seek a new Minister. I know God has someone that will easily fill my position here at OBC. I will always treasure my time here and pray that Oakland Baptist will continue to thrive in her outreach in the Rock Hill community. May God bless all of you in the weeks, months, and years ahead!

In Christ, 

Rev. Suzanne F. Ringer

Winthrop Chorale in Concert at OBC

February 2, 7:30PM

We are excited to host this wonderful concert. Make plans to join us!

Can White People Be Allies to Black People?

February 9 & 10

You are invited to participate in this conversation hosted by The Oratory. Click the button below for more information.

Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper and Worship

February 14, 5PM

Join us in the gym at 5PM for a Pancake Supper hosted by our youth. All donations will be used to offset the cost of their summer mission trip. Dinner will be followed by worship at 5:45PM in the sanctuary which will include the imposition of ashes.

NAMI Parenting Basics Class

The class will meet on Tuesdays

February 20 - March 26, 6:15PM-8:30PM

NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants and will meet at OBC. For more information CLICK HERE.

Worship and Lunch with Pleasant Ridge

February 4

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator, Paul Baxley, will be with us on February 4. He will lead a joint adult Sunday School class in the sanctuary at 9:15AM and will preach during worship. Following worship, we will gather in the gym for lunch. Our friends from Pleasant Ridge Baptist will be joining us for worship and lunch.

There is no charge for lunch, but we do need you to sign up by clicking the button below.

Men's Bible Study

Tuesdays at 8PM, beginning February 6

Men, you are invited to a Zoom Bible Study led by Jimmy Williams. In this group you will find friendship, fellowship, and spiritual growth in Christ. February 6 will be the beginning of a ten-week study based on the book Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions by Timothy Keller.

If you are interested in participating, contact Jimmy Williams (stonesteele21@gmail.com) or click the button below to connect via Zoom on the 6th at 8PM.

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

Wednesday Night Winter Bible Study

January 17-February 7, 5:45PM-6:30PM

Rev. Dr. Jerret Fite, chair of Religion and Ministry studies at Clinton College and Pastor of Robinson A.M.E. Zion Church in Cheraw, SC, will be leading us in a 4-week discussion of a Christian model for discipleship.

Dr. Fite is a graduate of North Carolina Central University with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Gardner-Webb University with a Masters of Divinity, and Hood Theological Seminary with a Doctorate of Divinity. He lives by the motto "Only what you do for Christ will last.”

Wednesday Night Dinner

February 7: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Smokies in BBQ Sauce, Meatballs, Cole Slaw, Chips, Cookies. Children: Hot dogs and chips.

February 14: Pancake Supper sponsored by our youth!! We will not collect the normal fee but do encourage donations.

February 21: Lightly Breaded Southern Style Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Squash Casserole, Cornbread, Banana Pudding. Children: Chicken Nuggets.

February 28: Four Cheese Chicken Enchiladas, Four Veggie Sauté, Chips and Salsa, Cake. Children: Cheese Quesadillas.

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

Family Promise

We still need a few overnight hosts next week while Family Promise is at OBC. In the words of one of our regular overnight hosts, all this means is you sleep in a different location for one night.

This volunteer opportunity is SIMPLE, but it makes it possible for these families to have a safe, warm, dry, and comfortable home for the week. Click the button below to sign up.

Ministry Center

Help us finish the winter shopping season strong! Extra volunteers are always needed. The work is easy and there is such reward in seeing the shopper's genuine gratitude over a bag of used clothing. If you would like more information about what is needed in a ministry center volunteer, or if you are willing to give a couple hours to this great ministry, click the button below.

Winter Ministry Guide

CLICK HERE to view a digital copy of our Winter Ministry Guide (December 2023 - February 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!

02/04: Liz Bridges, Lydia Maloney, Glenn Savage, Benning Stallworth

 02/05: Jimmy Sapp

 02/06: Carlton Heustess, Ila Kimbrell

 02/07: Don Hicks, Jennifer McPhail

 02/08: George Kelly

 02/09: Ronda Nicolas, Grace Scott

 02/10: Yolanda Wright

We Give because God Gave First

January 28, 2024

Budget Total Receipts: $23,280.58

Needed Weekly: $17,785.00

Budget Required YTD: $71,140.00

Budget Received YTD: $76.635.58

Over/(Under) Budget: $5,495.58

Expenses YTD: $7,494.03

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.