Forecaster of Loving Oxford, North Carolina August 12, 2016 … · Wanda Clay CHILDREN Blake & Jade...
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These three words are on our minds, aren’t they? The turn of the calendar to August always brings a mix of excitement and sadness as summer gives way to another fresh start. This year, as you may know, I am joining the back-to-school crowd one more time. In the spring, I was accepted into Duke Divinity School’s Doctor of Ministry program. I will attend class in person for three weeks a year (August 15-19, January 2-6, 2017, and May 15-19, 2017) and then work online evenings and weekends between sessions. Since my pre-class work has already begun, I find that when I am not buried under a pile of books wondering, “What have I done?” I am very excited about what I am reading and learning already. The focus of the program is on Congregational Leadership and there is no doubt that this work will help me grow as a leader for the days ahead. This time around, I have set goals for myself. Generally, I want to work hard, do my best, and be sure that my studies through Duke enhance my work as the pastor of this church. While those seem reasonable, I am ashamed to say that I didn't think much about my goals in previous years when I went back to school. Back then, just getting though classes seemed like enough. But now, looking back, I could have done so much more than survive had I been more intentional with my plans and purposes. So, what about you? As many go back to school, are you thinking about what the year ahead may hold? As we turn to the second half of the calendar year and face the beginning of a new church year, what goals do you have? What do you want to see happen in the year ahead? How might the days ahead look different, better, than days past? These are the kind of questions we need to ask if we want to see positive things happen for ourselves in the year ahead. While these questions certainly apply as we approach our individual school and work, they are also helpful in two additional ways. These are the questions we can be asking ourselves as a church, and these are the questions you can be asking yourself about your spiritual life. As I think about the church year that is on the horizon and seasons in the life of Oxford Baptist that lie ahead, I hope we all will ask these questions in order to continue to work at becoming a church that is more fully, truly, and joyfully engaged in practicing our faith. When we do this, when we set the first goal as engaging in the practice of our faith, the goals and outcomes that emerge will lead to further joy in our faith and energy through our fellowship. Back to school can be a wonderful time, especially when we take the time to make a good plan for what lies ahead. May God be with us as we all go Back to School. Peace, Chris Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . . Forecaster of OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina August 12, 2016 oxfordbaptistnc.org Join Us for SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 AM THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 14, 2016 “It’s Time to Act” Luke 12:49-56 Hebrews 11:29-32; 12:1-2 “O Come, Let Us Sing” by the Summer Choir FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Ordinance of Communion August 21, 2016 “God’s Timing” Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 13: 10-17 “We Come to Your Table, Lord” by the Summer Choir Back to School
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These three words are on our minds, aren’t they? The turn of the calendar to August always brings a mix of excitement and sadness as summer gives way to another fresh start. This year, as you may know, I am joining the back-to-school crowd one more time. In the spring, I was accepted into Duke Divinity School’s Doctor of Ministry program. I will attend class in person for three weeks a year (August 15-19, January 2-6, 2017, and May 15-19, 2017) and then work online evenings and weekends between sessions. Since my pre-class work has already begun, I find that when I am not buried under a pile of books wondering, “What have I done?” I am very excited about what I am reading and learning already. The focus of the program is on Congregational Leadership and there is no doubt that this work will help me grow as a leader for the days ahead. This time around, I have set goals for myself. Generally, I want to work hard, do my best, and be sure that my studies through Duke enhance my work as the pastor of this church. While those seem reasonable, I am ashamed to say that I didn't think much about my goals in previous years when I went back to school. Back then, just getting though classes seemed like enough. But now, looking back, I could have done so much more than survive had I been more intentional with my plans and purposes. So, what about you? As many go back to school, are you thinking about what the year ahead may hold? As we turn to the second half of the calendar year and face the beginning of a new church year, what goals do you have? What do you want to see happen in the year ahead? How might the days ahead look different, better, than days past? These are the kind of questions we need to ask if we want to see positive things happen for ourselves in the year ahead. While these questions certainly apply as we approach our individual school and work, they are also helpful in two additional ways. These are the questions we can be asking ourselves as a church, and these are the questions you can be asking yourself about your spiritual life. As I think about the church year that is on the horizon and seasons in the life of Oxford Baptist that lie ahead, I hope we all will ask these questions in order to continue to work at becoming a church that is more fully, truly, and joyfully engaged in practicing our faith. When we do this, when we set the first goal as engaging in the practice of our faith, the goals and outcomes that emerge will lead to further joy in our faith and energy through our fellowship. Back to school can be a wonderful time, especially when we take the time to make a good plan for what lies ahead. May God be with us as we all go Back to School.
Peace, Chris
Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
Forecaster of OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
Oxford, North Carolina August 12, 2016
oxfordbaptistnc.org
Join Us for SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
11:00 AM
VBS
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER
PENTECOST
August 14, 2016 “It’s Time to Act”
Luke 12:49-56
Hebrews 11:29-32;
12:1-2
“O Come, Let Us Sing”
by the Summer Choir
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER
PENTECOST
Ordinance of Communion August 21, 2016
“God’s Timing”
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Luke 13: 10-17
“We Come to Your Table, Lord”
by the Summer Choir
Back to School
MUSIC MINISTRY
Oxford Baptist is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation dedicated to serving God through worship, ministry, and community outreach in Christ’s name. We strive to be a loving, caring family of faith open for all who would believe and follow Christ.
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
Graded Choirs
2016-2017
TEACHER ASSISTANT NEEDED
for Joyful Noise (4’s & 5’s)
CHOIR PARENTS NEEDED
for ALL CHOIRS!
Contact Music Office to volunteer!
Back to School Breakfast
OBC Youth
Sunday, August 28
9:45 AM
Youth Suite
Even though we start back to school at different times, we’ll use this breakfast to ‘kick start’ the new year with a time of fellowship and important information!
RSVP to Cindy by Aug. 25!
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS AND BELL CHOIRS
Resume Sept. 7
KINDERBABIES ~ Sept. 14
Saturday, August 20 8:15 - Gather @ Church 8:30 - Depart 10:30-6:30 - Spend Day at KD 6:45 - Head Home . . . Fast Food Stop
* $35 (if we have 15)
* Youth must sign up and pay by August 15!!
ANNUAL TOMATO SANDWICH SUPPER
Summer Choir
Wednesday, August 17
6:00 pm
Sign-up at church or give Martha a call in the Music Office.
Deacon Of the WeekDeacon Of the WeekDeacon Of the Week
Sunday, Aug. 14 - Mr. Jim Adcock
Sunday, Aug. 21 - Mr. Walter Wilson
FACTS and FIGURES
July 31
Sunday School ~ 89
Budget Receipts $ 7,005.00
Designated Offerings $ 50.00
August 7 Sunday School ~ 71 Budget Receipts $ 8,967.00 Designated Offerings $ 110.00
Weekly Needs: $11,373.17
YTD Budget Needs $ 363,941.44
YTD Receipts $ 261,263.22 YTD Receipts % 71 %
FORECASTER OF OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH (USPS 573-1600 is published bimonthly by Oxford Baptist Church, 147 Main Street, Oxford NC. 27565 Periodicals paid at Oxford, NC. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FORECASTER
OF OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH, P.O. BOX 398, Oxford, N.C. 27565
Charles Creech
Bill West Jr.
Bailey Harrell
Leonard Pruitt
Emma Leigh Stallings
Sue Todd
Gene Finch
Priscilla Adcock
Margie Noblin
Our Shut-Ins
PRAYERS & CONCERNS
PRESCHOOL / CHILDREN
Aug. 14 Aug. 21
NURSERY Gwyn Currin Jason & Julie
Earnhardt
2’S & 3’S Yancey & Mary
Kathryn
Washington
Wanda Clay
CHILDREN Blake & Jade Currin Tracy Watkins
Aug. 14 Aug. 21
John Currin Weldon Hampton
Marty Deal Rob Hill
Jason Earnhardt Tom Houlihan
*Robert Garrett *Tim Lumpkins
Deacon Greeters
COMING SOON… The next Senior Adult outing is
scheduled for Tuesday, August 23. They are going to
Bennett Place in Durham, departing OBC at 9:00 am.
Contact Elaine Breedlove at 919-693-7619 to make your
reservation. If anyone is interested in driving the van
on future trips, please contact John Currin at 691-0568.
Children's Sunday School Kick-Off Join us August 28 at 9:45 am in the fellowship hall to kick-off the new school year as our kids (babies through sixth grade) promote to their new classes in Sunday School. We'll share in a light breakfast and introduce the Teachers, and then the children will go to their classes for some games while the parents stay for fellowship and conversation about our children's spiritual needs. Even if your child has never attended before, we'd love to see you this year as we learn to 'Shine On' for Jesus! Contact Natalie Aho at [email protected] with any questions.
Summer is coming to an end, and the new Church Year will soon begin. With that also comes the elec-tion of new deacons. The SAMPLE ballot will be avail-able Sunday, Aug. 28, so please review it. If you have removed your name in the past and would like to have it on the list again, please contact the church office on or before Wed. Sept. 7. New Deacon ballots will be available Sunday, Sept. 11.
We would like to wish a
lifetime of happiness to
Jonathan Thompson
&
Kate Walseman
on their wedding
July 30,2016 Join us for the Lord’s
Supper on Aug. 21, 2016
Way to go College Graduates!!!
Kaitlyn Fudge, NC State University
Brian Hart, Wake Forest University
Katie Hart, Pfeiffer University (Grad school)
Emily Pruitt, Appalachian State University (Grad school)
Katelyn Smith, Meredith College
ENEWS Sign Up! We are creating a weekly eNews service with test roll-out on Sept. 7. Anyone interested in receiving church-related information, such as meeting notices, important dates, up-to-date prayer list, etc., through their email is encouraged to fill out a pew card and place it in the
offering plate. This will not currently replace the Forecaster.
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org [email protected] Phone: (919)693-5181 FAX: (919)690-1820
Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . .
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398 147 Main Street Oxford, NC 27565
PERIODICAL
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CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Chris Aho Pastor
Mrs. Cindy S. Joy Minster of Music/ Youth
Miss Judy Ligon Financial Secretary/
Office Manager
Mrs. Suzanne Humphries [email protected]
Receptionist/Secretary
Mrs. Martha Thompson Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Debbie Pittard WEE School Director
919-693-5181
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org
Life @ OBC August 15—26
Sunday, August 14 9:45 - Sunday School
10:35 - Summer Choir
11:00 - Worship Service
Wednesday, August 17
6:00 - Tomato Sandwich Supper -
Sanctuary Choir
7:00 - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, August 20
8:30 - OBC Youth depart to
Kings Dominion
Sunday, August 21
8:15 - Deacons Meeting
9:45 - Sunday School
10:35 - Summer Choir
11:00 - Worship Service &
Communion
Tuesday, August 23
9:00 - Senior Adult Trip to
Bennett Place, Durham
Wednesday, August 24
7:00 - Sanctuary Choir
Friday, August 26
Penn Ave Ministry Cooks & Serves
