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

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

Associate Minister Search Committee

We are excited to announce that the following individuals have agreed to serve on our Associate Minister Search Committee: Sadie Bridges, Dan Cox, Terry Gold, Chris Griffin, Donna Hickey, Melinda Reid, Heather Turner, and Brian Wacaster. Please be in prayer for each of each of these people as they begin this important work.

Vote Results

Sunday's vote to approve the Finance Committee's request to spend $37,000 from the operating surplus budget for plaster repairs in the sanctuary and renovations to the Ministry Center passed 124-0.

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 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.

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 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 27: No Wednesday Night Meal.

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.

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.

Check It Out!

We are excited that Patrick Griffin was selected to be part of the 2024 CBF Fellows Cohort. This program is designed to support new pastors through their first call.



CLICK HERE to read more.

CLICK HERE to see the CBF Facebook post.

Doug Haney {in retirement} is also the Executive Director of Polyphony Music Resources. He recently wrote a wonderful article about entitled "We are all interims eventually."

CLICK HERE to read the article.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Polyphony.

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!



03/26: Caroline Krueger, Victoria Waldrop

03/29: Tyler Davenport

03/30: Luke Griffin, Marie Heller, Pam Williams

We Give because God Gave First

March 17, 2024

Budget Total Receipts: $29,242.45

Needed Weekly: $17,785.00

Budget Required YTD: $195,635.00

Budget Received YTD: $205,940.29

Over/(Under) Budget: $10,305.29

Expenses YTD: $145,125.36

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.