Dear Oakland family,
I speak for many in saying how much I was looking forward to returning this Sunday for in-person worship. I am in agreement, however, with our Deacon leadership that the time is not right. COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our community and we need to take the necessary precautions which includes postponing worship in our sanctuary building. Please know how difficult many of these decisions have been for the staff and our Deacons. We continue to meet regularly via Zoom and discuss the possibilities of returning to the building.
The last few months have been taxing on all of us. I will continue to pray for wisdom in the days ahead.
Continue taking care of yourself and each other! It is a privilege to serve as your pastor! ~Jeff
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August Worship Series
Sir Isaac Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In other words, an object cannot remain still when impacted by an external force. Newton used a pendulum to simulate how this law works. This year has impacted all of us and forced us to move beyond our comfort zones. What will we learn from this experience? How will this impact our church moving forward? To answer those question our worship focus for August will come from the book of Acts. We will learn how the early church reACTed to difficult situations and how those reACTions shaped their understanding of what it means to be the church.
Worship will be available on YouTube as it has been. However, we also have an opportunity for you to watch worship "together," throughout the month of August on Zoom. If you would like to join our
Worship Watch Party
,
CLICK HERE
on Sunday morning at 10:55AM. The service will begin streaming promptly at 11AM. All viewers will be muted, but the chat box will be available.
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LIVE reACTions
Wednesdays, 6:30PM - 7:00PM
Join Pastor Jeff and other staff members on Zoom (
Meeting ID 713 378 3329)
each Wednesday in August for a conversation based on the questions raised in the previous Sunday's sermon. We are excited about the opportunity to learn from the early church and each other!
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Upcoming Opportunities from our Summer Ministry Guide
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August 3, 6PM - Book
Club
Join Leigh on Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329) for a conversation about Bob Goff's book,
Love Does
. An audio version of this book is available on Audible.
When you love like Jesus loves, you'll live like Jesus lives.
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August 5, 7:30PM - Young Adults
Young adults (recent high school grads - 20 somethings) are invited to join Leigh and Pastor Jeff on Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329). This will be a time to catch up, have a devotion, pray together, and plan future gatherings.
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August 6, Noon & 7PM - Undivided
Join Jeff on Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329) for the fifth of six conversations about racial reconciliation. The conversation will center around how we create genuine gospel community that demonstrates the love of Christ to all people?
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August 9, 5PM - Dinner and Devotion
Third time is a charm, right?! Unless it is storming, we will gather in our grassy lot for socially distanced fellowship, followed by an outdoor worship experience. Beginning at 5PM,
Taco Bout Pizza
food truck will be selling food. To view their menu and pictures of their food,
CLICK HERE
. At 6:00PM we will share in a time of worship. Everyone is asked to wear a mask, bring your own seating, and remain socially distanced.
This is taking the place of Oakland's Got Talent. We feel it is best to postpone that event until a later date.
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T3: Tuesdays & Thursdays Together, 9AM-9:30AM
You are invited to drop in, via Zoom (Meeting ID 713 378 3329), from 9AM until 9:30AM to chat with our ministers. This is designed to be an informal time to catch up with one another, and share joys and concerns.
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To join these Zoom conversations,
from a computer or tablet use Meeting ID: 713 378 3329. From a phone dial 1-929-205-6099 to join by audio only.
If you use the telephone number you will be prompted to enter the meeting ID.
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As part of our Christmas in July celebration we have been collecting socks and underwear for the Ministry Center. You may drop them off by the Church Office through the end of July. Or, you may send a check or make a donation online, but please ear mark it "Christmas in July."
Also, the Ministry Center is now accepting the following items by appointment or other arrangements by calling Caroline Krueger (leave a message if no answer): middle-school uniforms (also being collected until end of month at Sylvia Circle School); teen clothing (all seasons); all fall/winter clothing; all shoes; housewares, toys, books, and school supplies. The drop box will remain closed until further notice, but we will be happy to receive listed items by special arrangements. Counselors and other school personnel are encouraged to also make appointments with Caroline to secure needed items for the opening of school.
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Masking for a Friend
Elastic ties were in short supply, but Dan and Kay Cox have restocked and are back at work. They are sharing their time and talents so we can mask up to protect our friends, family, and neighbors. If you have not already gotten a mask from Dan and Kay, or need a second mask, please click the button below.
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BINGO
Throughout the summer we will announce numbers from our BINGO board, along with more details about the mission/outreach activity to complete. As you complete the activity, mark off the board number. Remember to post pictures on social media, tag us and include #growingatobc in the caption.
Between today and next Thursday complete G16 and G17 on your BINGO board.
To complete G16 purchase some extra school supplies and donate them to one of our schools. Everything from tissues and hand sanitizer to markers and paper will be appreciated and put to use. For G17 come up with a creative way to thank a first responder (homemade cards, cookies, a gift card, etc).
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Virtual VBS
This summer we have taken a virtual ride on the Rocky Railway. If you need to catch up on any of the weeks, click the links below:
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Sunday Worship
Everything you need for Worship and Sunday School is available on our website.
You will find links to a Worship Guide, a recording of Worship, and Sunday School material for children, youth, and adults by clicking below on the button labeled"Worship." You can access the links to prior weeks by clicking below on the button labeled "Worship Archive."
Worship will be available on YouTube as it has been. However, we also have an opportunity for you to watch worship "together" on Zoom. If you would like to join our Worship Watch Party,
CLICK HERE
on Sunday morning at 10:55AM. The service will begin streaming promptly at 11AM. All viewers will be muted, but the chat box will be available.
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Sunday Morning Devotion
at 9:45AM
If you are not part of a Sunday School class that is currently meeting, you are encouraged to join Leigh Reynolds on Sunday mornings for a time of devotion and prayer. You can connect through your computer by using a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser to open the following link:
meet.google.com/zub-aiqp-mnp
. You can connect with your phone by dialing 1-571-348-3931 and then entering the following PIN: 561 343 989#
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#growingatobc
We invite you to help share our story this year by posting pictures from events (Sunday School, Worship, Bible Study, Meals and more) and including in your caption
#growingatobc.
We would also love for you to tag us on Facebook and Instagram @obcrockhill when you post pictures from OBC.
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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.
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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.
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August 2: Vickie Sessions, Lud Vaughn, Becky Sanderson, Mark Kimble, Mary Dugarte
August 3: Barry Johnson, Leah Ross
August 4: Joe Gentry, Donald Betlam, Elizabeth Weikle, Jill Hale, John Bailey
August 5: Barbara Hartman, Perry Hogue
August 6: Herman Knight, Kay Cox, Nancy Mobley, Diego Paz
August 7: Ann Lister, Lynn Jakob
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July 26, 2020
Budget Total Receipts: $
6,399.87
Budget Needed Weekly: $18,389.00
Budget Required YTD: $
551,670.00
Budget Received YTD: $
453,642.28
Over/(Under) Budget:$(
98,027.72
)
Expenses YTD: $
368,311.54
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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.
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