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Join Us for SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 AM Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost November 8, 2015 “Back To The Start” Genesis 35:1-7, Hebrews 9:24-28 Rev. Robert Garrett Music by Sanctuary Choir and Male Chorale Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost November 15, 2015 “Kingdom Relocation” Mark 13: 1-8, Revelation 1: 4b-8 Music by Sanctuary Choir Oxford Ringers Sissy Clay, piano oxfordbaptistnc.org Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . . Forecaster of OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina November 6, 2015 The Changing of the Season I love Fall. After many summers in Texas and three hot summers on the Gulf Coast, I love the relief from the summer heat. I love the changing of the leaves, the heart of the football season and resurrection of the crock-pot from the back of the cabinet (bring on the chili!). As preachers and worship planners, the fall turns our attention to finalizing Advent and Christmas plans. Our choirs practice holiday music, our committees prepare, and I make final tweaks to my December and January sermon plans. Each changing season begets plans for the next. It is important for you to consider the changing of the seasons as well. As holiday plans take shape, our ball teams move from the field to the arena, and as we plan for the year to end and begin again, what do you need to attend to when it comes to your connection to your faith through your church family? Our Budget/Stewardship/Finance Committee has completed their work on the budget for 2016 and will present that budget for discussion during Vespers on November 11. But, the preparation of next year’s budget does not mean our work is done for this year. As of October 18th, we have only received 76% of the receipts we need to fully support our budget. To do our best in ministry and missions, we said we would need the church to give $473,407. But, the church has only given $360,125 through tithes and offerings. That is a big deficit, but it is one we can overcome together when we all do our part. During August and September I preached three sermons on Stewardship. These sermons were driven by my belief that if we all step up in faith and offer to God the 10% tithe scripture calls us to, God will provide in abundant ways. While I am not a ‘prosperity gospel’ type of preacher, I firmly believe that when we all engage in the shared project of the Kingdom of God by equally sacrificing and contributing, God meets our needs. Do you believe this? Do you believe in the power God promises us when we tithe? As we finish this year, I hope you will in- crease your commitment to God by giving faithfully to his work through our church. Every businesses, non-profit organization and corner of the world will be looking to you to get their budget into the black before the year ends. But I believe the best contribution and investment you can possibly make is to give faithfully and generously to God’s work through this church. So, as the seasons change, plan now for the ways you can contribute well to the financial life and sustainability of God’s work through Oxford Baptist Church. Humbly, Chris
Transcript of The Changing of the Season Loving Others · 2018-05-22 · Children: TBA 11/15 TBA TBA TBA...
Join Us for
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
11:00 AM
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost
November 8, 2015
“Back To The Start”
Genesis 35:1-7, Hebrews 9:24-28
Rev. Robert Garrett
Music by Sanctuary Choir and
Male Chorale
Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost
November 15, 2015
“Kingdom Relocation”
Mark 13: 1-8, Revelation 1: 4b-8
Music by Sanctuary Choir
Oxford Ringers
Sissy Clay, piano oxfordbaptistnc.org
Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
Forecaster of
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina November 6, 2015
The Changing of the Season
I love Fall. After many summers in Texas and three hot summers on the Gulf Coast, I
love the relief from the summer heat. I love the changing of the leaves, the heart of the
football season and resurrection of the crock-pot from the back of the cabinet (bring on
the chili!).
As preachers and worship planners, the fall turns our attention to finalizing Advent and
Christmas plans. Our choirs practice holiday music, our committees prepare, and I make
final tweaks to my December and January sermon plans. Each changing season begets
plans for the next.
It is important for you to consider the changing of the seasons as well. As holiday plans
take shape, our ball teams move from the field to the arena, and as we plan for the year
to end and begin again, what do you need to attend to when it comes to your connection
to your faith through your church family?
Our Budget/Stewardship/Finance Committee has completed their work on the budget
for 2016 and will present that budget for discussion during Vespers on November 11.
But, the preparation of next year’s budget does not mean our work is done for this year.
As of October 18th, we have only received 76% of the receipts we need to fully support
our budget. To do our best in ministry and missions, we said we would need the church
to give $473,407. But, the church has only given $360,125 through tithes and offerings.
That is a big deficit, but it is one we can overcome together when we all do our part.
During August and September I preached three sermons on Stewardship. These sermons
were driven by my belief that if we all step up in faith and offer to God the 10% tithe
scripture calls us to, God will provide in abundant ways. While I am not a ‘prosperity
gospel’ type of preacher, I firmly believe that when we all engage in the shared project
of the Kingdom of God by equally sacrificing and contributing, God meets our needs.
Do you believe this? Do you believe in the power God promises us when we tithe?
As we finish this year, I hope you will in-
crease your commitment to God by giving
faithfully to his work through our church.
Every businesses, non-profit organization
and corner of the world will be looking to
you to get their budget into the black before
the year ends. But I believe the best contribution and
investment you can possibly make is to
give faithfully and generously to God’s
work through this church. So, as the
seasons change, plan now for the ways you
can contribute well to the financial life and
sustainability of God’s work through
Oxford Baptist Church.
Humbly,
Chris
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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.
MUSIC MINISTRY
of Oxford Baptist Church
ADVENT~CHRISTMAS 2015
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS
You may honor or remember loved ones with a poinsettia ($13) or a comparable contribution to ACIM, Back Pack Buddies, or Penn Ave. Soup Kitchen. Each designa-tion should be for one person, a couple, or a family.
In order for these to be listed in our Advent Worship Booklet, they are due in the church office by NOON on Nov. 9.
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
YOUTH FALL BIBLE STUDY
OBC Youth are in the second half of
an 8-week Bible Study produced by
Passport ~ “Faith and Action.” This
awesome study offers students a solid
Biblical foundation as the root for why
Christians participate in missions and
justice issues. The purpose is not to
make us feel good, but to seek to “make
earth as it is in heaven.” Pray for our
youth as they grow and learn together.
Sunday Morning Worship
November 8
Male Chorale, Sanctuary Choir
Male Chorale rehearse @ 9:15
November 15
Oxford Ringers, Sanctuary Choir
Oxford Ringers rehearse @ 9:15
Advent~Christmas Dates First Sunday of Advent - Nov. 29
Hanging of the Greens - Dec. 6
Children’s Christmas Worship - Dec. 13
Lessons and Carols - Dec. 20
Christmas Eve Communion Service - Dec. 24
A tremendous word of appreciation to ALL who made Trunk-or-Treat a fun night for our young families.
CHURCH~WIDE SUNDAY LUNCHEON November 15
Immediately following Worship
BBQ Pork
Boiled Potatoes, Slaw
Bread, Homemade Dessert
$7:00 - Adults
$5.00 - Children (age 3- grade 6)
(Pork or Chicken Tenders with Macaroni & Cheese & Applesauce)
There will be Pork by the Pound and BBQ Sauce for sale!
Make your reservations by calling or emailing the
church office by Thurs., Nov. 12
Proceeds to Summer Mission Trips & Relay for Life!
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Deacon Of the Week
Sunday, November 8 — Mr. Jim Cross
Sunday, November 15 — Mr. Marty Deal
FACTS and FIGURES
October 25, 2015
Sunday School ~ 114 Budget Receipts $ 6,315.55
Designated Offerings $ 390.00
November 1, 2015
Sunday School ~ 115
Budget Receipts $ 12,678.70
Designated Offerings $ 584.89
Weekly Budget Needs $ 11,271.57
YTD Budget Needs $ 495,949.08
YTD Receipts $ 379,119.74 YTD Receipts % 76 %
FORECASTER OF OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH (USPS 573-1600 is published bi-monthly 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
Lou Hicks Joy Blanchard A. B. Greene Gail Warren
Hunter Campbell
Ben Floyd Will Day, III Margie Noblin Our Shut-In’s
PRAYERS and CONCERNS
11/8
* Elizabeth Watts
Bonn Williams
Danny Williams
Walter Wilson
11/15
Jim Adcock
* William Adcock
Andy Archer
Tim Cottrell
11/8
Nursery: TBA
Toddlers: TBA
Children: TBA
11/15
TBA
TBA
TBA
Preschool /Children
OBC Renewal Fund as of 10/25/15
Goal—$75,000.00 Received to date: $ 51,060.00
Needed: $23,940.00
Deacon Greeters
ACIM is in need of all types of groceries. The
shelves are very empty. Please help ACIM, so they
can continue to help others. Monetary donations
are appreciated.
On the Menu
Wed., Nov 11: Vegetable - Beef Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Dessert
Wed., Nov 18: Hamburger Steak
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Peas Bread & Dessert
ACIM is in urgent need of non-perishable food
items and monetary donations to buy food wholesale
to distribute or help in other ways. Each family is
encouraged to bring 5 items a month. Please help
in whatever way you can.
S enior A dults have planned to have breakfast in Raleigh at the State Farmers Market, then tour the Museum of History on Tuesday, No-vember 17. Departing OBC parking lot at 8:30 am. If you would like to join them or need more information, contact Elaine Breedlove @ 919-693-7619 to make your reservation on the van.
In Loving Memory . . .
Alice G. Currin October 26, 2015
Bill H. Bunn
October 27, 2015
YOU SHOULD KNOW ~
On Wednesday, November 11 during Vespers (6:45), Rob Hill,
Chairperson of the Budget Committee will present the
proposed 2016 Church Budget for discussion. Copies of the
budget will be available. Then Sunday, November 22, the 2016
Church Budget will go before the congregation to be voted on.
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OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398
147 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565
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Life @ OBC - Nov. 8 - Nov. 21 Sunday, November 8
9:15—Library Open
—Male Chorale
9:45—Sunday School
11:00—Worship Service
4:30—Celebration Ringers
5:45—Youth Discipleship
6:30—Youth Snack Supper
7:00—Youth Choir
7:50—Oxford Ringers
Monday, November 9
7:00—Youth Choir Girls
Wednesday, November 11
4:30—Jubilation Ringers
5:30— Children's Choirs, Kinderbabies
6:00—Family Fellowship Supper
6:45—Vespers
Children’s Mission Groups
6:55—Male Chorale
7:35—Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, November 12
4:00—Beginning Bells
7:00—Adult Handbell Ringers
Saturday, November 14
9:30—Sanctuary Choir
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Chris Aho Pastor
Mrs. Cindy S. Joy Minister of Music/Youth [email protected]
Miss Judy Ligon
Financial Secretary/ Office Manager
Mrs. Mary Adcock Receptionist/Secretary
Mrs. Martha Thompson Administrative Assistant
Mr. Tommy Hawley Custodian
Mrs. Debbie Pittard
WEE School Director [email protected]
(919)693-5181
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org
11/15
9:15—Library Open
—Oxford Ringers
9:45—Sunday School
11:00—Worship Service
4:30—Celebration Ringers
5:45—Youth Discipleship
6:30—Youth Snack Supper
7:00—Youth Choir
7:20—Youth Choir Girls
7:50—Oxford Ringers
11/16
12:00—BBW WOM
11/17
7:00—Sancutary Choir
11/18
4:30—Jubilation Ringers
5:30—Children's Choirs, Kinderbabies
6:00—Family Fellowship Supper
6:45—Vespers/ Church Conference
Children’s Mission Groups
6:55—Male Chorale
7:35—Sanctuary Choir
11/5
4:00—Beginning Bells
7:00—Adult Bell Ringers
