MORNING: 10AM - Worship at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church (1781 Dunlap Roddey Rd). No Worship or Sunday School at OBC.

EVENING: 4:30PM - Children's Choir; 5:00PM - Children's Sunday Rehearsal, Youth Bells; 5:30PM - Youth Choir; 6PM - Youth Group, Chancel Choir

Deacon Nominations for the Class of 2027

It is the time of year for us to nominate and elect new Deacons. Nominations can be made securely online through our Weekly Update or by placing nominations in the blue box located in front of the church office window. Anyone currently serving in the class of 2024 will not be eligible for re-election. In addition to the Biblical qualifications listed in our Constitution, nominees should be over the age of 18 and a member of Oakland for a minimum of one year. Please prayerfully consider who you will nominate to serve as Deacon at Oakland Baptist Church.

CLICK HERE to view a list of our current Deacons. Click the button below to submit nominations.

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.)

Come-See-Me Picnic

April 16, Noon

We will enjoy food, fellowship, and music! Bring your own lunch and chair and join our staff at Glencairn Gardens. We will be under the trees along the sidewalk.

Learning to Grow Young

April 14 - May 26

A strategy in our Vision Report is to implement the six strategies found in the Fuller Youth Institute book “Growing Young: Six Essentials to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church.” Throughout this series we will hear about each of these essentials. Andy Jung, Fuller’s Senior Director of Church Engagement will be with us on May 19. We will, also, celebrate Children’s Sunday (4/14), Youth Sunday (5/12), and Baccalaureate (5/26) during this series.

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.

Churchwide Picnic at Westminster Park

May 19, 5PM-7PM

Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, outdoor games, and worship. Westminster Park is located at 4000 India Hook Road, Rock Hill.

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 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 Renovation - We NEED Your Help!

The Ministry Center is about to receive new paint and flooring but first we have to move all the clothing items into storage pods. Everything is sorted and packed, it just has to be moved. 

Items will be moved out on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 from 6PM-8PM. Please sign up to help, if you are able.

Also, be on the lookout for information about an Open House when the work is complete. We want everyone to see this new shopping experience and learn how simple it is to be part of this ministry.

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!



04/07: Diane Marion

04/08: Lucy Ann Smith

04/09: Richard Sealy

04/10: Vaner Stallworth, Abby Starnes

04/11: Jerry Couick, Mack Jones, Nancy Snipes, Gerald Timmons

04/13: John Parker Cason, Mallory Cason

We Give because God Gave First

March 31, 2024

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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.