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

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

Reception for Suzanne Ringer

February 25

Join us in the gym following worship on February 25th for a reception to honor Suzanne Ringers for her years of service to OBC. There will be a basket for cards and gifts.

Interim Minister of Music

The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce Rev. Doug Haney as our Interim Minister of Music. Doug will begin his duties on February 28. 

Last year, Doug and his wife, Lori, moved to Rock Hill and joined Oakland following his retirement from Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas where he served as the Minister of Music. Doug currently serves as the Executive Director of Polyphony Music Resources.

2023 Annual Report

Sunday was our annual State of the Church worship service which included the distribution of our 2023 Annual Report. CLICK HERE to view the Annual Report. If you have any questions please contact our Senior Pastor, Jeff Hayes, or Deacon Chairperson, Jimmy Johnson. If you missed worship this morning, CLICK HERE to view the service.

Lunch Bunch

March 7

Join the lunch bunch at John's Family Restaurant (2002 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28241) on March 7 at 11:30. If you would prefer to ride the bus or caravan, meet at the church at 11AM. If you plan to attend, please contact Janice Hicks (jmhicks@comporium.net/803-517-5602) or Sandy Hunter (sandyhunter150@gmail.com/704-860-0319) to reserve your seat.

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.

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.

REHAB Lenten Worship Series

February 14 - March 29

Rehab. It is a word that means many different things; from health (cognitive rehab, wildlife rehab, drug rehab, occupational rehab, physical rehab, psychiatric rehab, vision rehab, vocational rehab) to politics (restoration of disgraced politicians) to home improvement (think "Rehab Addict!” on HGTV). To rehabilitate is to restore to a condition of good health and operation. Similarly, the annual observance of the Lenten season is a time to seek rehabilitation for our lives. It is a time to reflect, take stock of our spiritual condition, and realign our lives. Using this idea of rehab, our Lenten journey will take us from life in the wilderness to intervention, a help program, recovery, and the promise to never go back to where we were before rehab.

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 November 12. Our next Baptism Sunday will be April 14.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study, 8AM at OBC

This group is organized by Jimmy Johnson and Gary Williams. The Bible study is led by a rotation of several group members. They are in the midst of a study based on the book The Red Sea Rules by Robert Morgan. New participants are always welcome!

Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study, 9AM at OBC

This group is led by Leigh Reynolds. On February 13, they will begin a 6-week Lenten study based on the book Remember: God's Covenant and the Cross by Susan Robb. New participants are always welcome!

Tuesday Evening Men's Bible Study, 8PM on Zoom

This group is led by Jimmy Williams and has just begun a 10-week study based on the book Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions by Timothy Keller. It's not too late to jump in to this study!

Tuesday Evening Women's Bible Study, 6:15PM on Zoom

This group is led by Shirley Bailey. On February 27, they are beginning a *NEW* study based on the book Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More by Melissa Spoelstra. For all the details, CLICK HERE.

For more information about any of these Bible studies, contact Leigh Reynolds (lreynolds@oaklandchurch.com).

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

February 21: Wellness 101

Elizabeth will lead us in a Wellness 101 course designed to help us take better care of your body and spirit.



February 28: Refresh and Reclaim led by NAMI

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will lead us in a conversation on the importance of the relationship between values-based healthy boundaries and a comprehensive self-care regimen. This discussion will include identifying personal boundaries, overcoming opposition to boundaries, and creating a list of self-care methods.

March 6: Lifelong Learning @Rock Hill

Curiosity never retires! Come here Krista Hayes, Director of Lifelong Learning, speak about this inclusive community of adults age 50 plus who share knowledge through unique learning opportunities.

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.

Week of Service

March 17-23

Save the date(s) and plan to join us for this great week of service. All the details coming very soon!

Walmart Gift Cards

A new refugee family from Afghanistan is being resettled to Rock Hill and we have the opportunity to help them! The father has a job and a car; however, it will take a month or more before aid like SNAP and TANF kick-in. In the meantime, let's help them buy groceries and gas with Walmart Gift Cards. You can drop off Walmart Gifts Cards in the Church Office through February 25. Any dollar amount is helpful, but please write the amount on the card.

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!

02/19: Hayden McCoy

02/20: Charlotte Bishop, Deana Peterson

02/21: Adelaide McPhail, Violet McPhail, Benjamin Shaw, Judi Wishnefsky

02/22: Delaney Davis, Nora Harper

02/23: Cleo Thomasson

02/24: Melissa Church, Kris Cunningham

We Give because God Gave First

February 11, 2024

Budget Total Receipts: $14,695.86

Needed Weekly: $17,785.00

Budget Required YTD: $106,710.00

Budget Received YTD: $112,764.29

Over/(Under) Budget: $6,054.29

Expenses YTD: $75,686.40

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.