MORNING: 8:30AM - Outdoor Easter Worship; 8:50AM - Coffee and Pastries; 9:15AM - Sunday School; 10:30AM - Easter Worship in the Sanctuary

EVENING: No Afternoon Activities.

Welcome Claire and Caroline Emmerton!

It was our joy to welcome Claire and Caroline Emmerton as official members of Oakland Baptist Church on Sunday. Having recently attended Pastor's Class they were excited to make a profession of faith and look forward to being baptized on April 14. Claire and Caroline are in the 4th grade and are the daughters of Brett and Karen Emmerton.

Welcome Bolduc Family!

It was also our joy to welcome the Bolduc family into membership at Oakland Baptist Church. Jeremy and Nicole are parents to Brinly and Jackson. Prior to moving Rock Hill, they lived in the Asheville area and were members of Sylva Baptist Church. You can find their contact information in Breeze to send them a note of welcome.

Lunch (or Dinner) Bunch

April 4, 4:30PM

Join the Lunch Bunch for DINNER at Pier 51 Seafood on Thursday, April 4th at 4:30 PM. The address is 3921 Mt Gallant Rd. No bus will be provided.

Worship AT Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

April 7, 10AM

We are worshipping with our brothers and sisters from Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church again, but this time in their sanctuary. Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of SC Coordinator, Elizabeth Nance-Coker, will be preaching. Worship begins at 10AM. Their church is located at 1781 Dunlap Roddey Rd. There will be no Sunday School or Worship at OBC on the 7th.

For those who would like to ride the van or caravan, we will meet at OBC at 9:20AM. CLICK HERE if you would like to ride the van or caravan.

The service will be available to view live on OBC's YouTube. CLICK HERE for the YouTube link.

Quilt of Valor Ceremony

April 9, 12:30PM



The Military Task Force and Merry Makers invite you to join them for a Quilt of Valor ceremony honoring five OBC veterans on April 9 at 12:30PM.

Those being honored by the Military Task Force include the following: Walter Byrd: Army, 1968-1973, Butch Haile: Army, 1968-1974, Dennis Jordan: Air Force, 1969-1973, Jerry Lucas: Army, 1969-1971, Jim White: Army, 1962-1968.

Confirm your reservation by purchasing a ticket in the church office or on Breeze until April 4. (Please remember to specify “QOV Luncheon” when paying for your ticket online.)

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.

Vacation Bible School Registration is Open

Make plans to join us for a week of diving into friendship with God! At VBS, we will explore what it means to have a friendship with a real, loving, trustworthy God — a friendship that lasts forever. VBS will take place June 23-27 from 5:15PM until 7:45PM. A snack supper for volunteers and participants will take place from 5:15PM-5:45PM each evening. Click the button below to sign up for VBS.

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

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

April 3: No Wednesday Night Meal.

April 10: Roast Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Salad Bar, Hawaiian Rolls, Brownies. Children: Mac and Cheese.

April 17: Favorite Casserole Buffet - Beef Stroganoff, Ham and Hashbrown, Chicken and Rice, Steam Broccoli, Salad Bar, Rolls, Cake. Children: Grilled Cheese.

April 24: Hearty Soups, Baked Potato Bar, Vegetable Medley, Salad Bar, Cornbread, Banana Pudding. Children: Chicken Nuggets.

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

2024 Women's Retreat

Save the Date!

Ladies, mark your calendars and make plans to join us in Montreat, NC November 1-3 for a wonderful weekend of fun, fellowship and spiritual growth. More details coming soon.

Ministry Center Renovations

FREE to a good home!

The Ministry Center renovations will begin soon and there are a couple pieces of furniture that are no longer needed. If you would like either of the items pictured below email Dan Cox (dancox556@yahoo.com). They must be picked up by April 6.

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!



03/31: Debbie Mollycheck

04/01: Sue Colletto

04/02: Martha Marion Bradley, Beth Gold, Michael Prater

04/03: Jerry Lucas

04/06: Benjamin Hayes

We Give because God Gave First

March 24, 2024

Budget Total Receipts: $15,635.88

Needed Weekly: $17,785.00

Budget Required YTD: $213,420.00

Budget Received YTD: $221,576.17

Over/(Under) Budget: $8,156.17

Expenses YTD: $145,662.08

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.