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The Basics
of Life
Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Baptist Baptist Baptist Baptist ChurchChurchChurchChurch
THE ACORNTHE ACORNTHE ACORNTHE ACORN FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary 2013201320132013
Located at: 2965 Oakland Church Rd.
Gum Spring, VA 23065
On the web at: www.Oakland-Baptist.com
Office: 804-556-3550
From the Pastor’s Pen... February 2013
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately... thinking about life and its purpose, frailty, and brevity. I’ve found myself even looking at “The Senior’s Menu” and wondering if they would ask me for my i.d. card!!! I have wondered what life will be like for my daughter when she’s my age. I hear my friends talk about living on their retirement funds, investments, and social security. I also hear from those who wonder how much month will be left when the money runs out. Thrift and Consignment stores seem to be the rage these days while investment firms invite us to “hi-brow” restaurants attempting to convince guests that their firm could provide a “Ruth’s Criss lifestyle” for everyone. I turn on the local news and see lines of folks trying to get into a gun show. I have seen people leaving sporting goods stores in dismay as their favorite bullets for target practice are out of stock with no knowledge when the next shipment will arrive. I have heard the cries of momma’s when the food pantry ran out of baby formula just before it was her “turn to shop.” I am not an alarmist. I don’t usually jump on bandwagons without some serious thought, wisdom sought, and inward wrestling wrought... I struggle when I see folks receiving “tax-free” handouts while holding the sign, “need a job.” Yet, it appears they have a job from 9-5 at the corner of the busy intersection. You may struggle with societal issues as well. What do we do? Many years ago, Martin Niemoller, (1892-1984) was a prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps. He penned the following words-- First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me. Jesus said many years ago as Luke recorded, that His mission was to proclaim the good news of God that would result in the blind seeing, the poor receiving help, the sick healed, the deaf hearing, and even the dead raised. Jesus’ mission, is our mission, if we choose to accept it. It’s a joy to serve Jesus as your pastor...
Rev Kev
In this issue: Pastor’s Words 1 Articles 2 Newsletter / Bulletin Deadlines & Notes 2 Database changes Contact info 2 Anniversaries 3 Birthdays 3 What’s up with the Youth these days? 3 Notes & Announcements 4-5 Baptist Buzz 5-6 Assignments 7 Calendar of Events 7 Prayer Reminders 8
YOUR OBC websiteYOUR OBC websiteYOUR OBC websiteYOUR OBC website is constantly being updated. Please check it often for updated information: www.oakland-baptist.com and please click the “contact us” to give us any suggestions on what you’d like to see included. Thank you.
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Address Changes…Keep in Touch! Lillian Armstrong Dogwood Village of Orange County
120 Dogwood Lane, Orange, VA 22960
Margie Gonzalez, 334.692.4131 162 Jones Road, Newton, Alabama 36352
Frank Moran 1850 Hawk Town Road, Maidens, VA 23102 Tom & Claire Parrish, 804.447.4141 12401 Gayton Road, Room 325, Henrico, VA 23238 Alice Troy, 804.740.2149 Gayton Terrace 12401 Gayton Road, Apt. 442, Richmond, VA 23238 Amanda Alston USC Student Box 83840, 1400 Greene Street Columbia SC 29225-0112
Remember our Nursing Home Members:
Evelyn Grimes, Envoy at The Meadows, 2715 Dogtown Road, Goochland, VA 23063
Freeman Walton, Room 209, Golden Living – Elizabeth House, 3590 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
NEW PROCEDURE: On January 1, 2013, we began
a new procedure: the exterior door to the
children’s wing will be locked at all times. This
door will be used as an “Exit Only” door. Also,
the exterior door in the fellowship hall will be
locked before worship. These procedures come
as a recommendation from our insurance agent.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Please sure to submit your announcements
or articles for the newsletter, bulletin,
website or Goshen News according to the
schedules listed below. We will only
publish items that are submitted through
email. For those of you without email
access, please call or submit your written
request to Sherry Alston.
Deadlines:
Bulletin – 12 noon of each
Thursday
Newsletter – 15th of each
month at noon
Website – 12 noon of
each Thursday
Goshen Newsletter – 15th of
each month
IMPORTANT: New Newsletter Deadline -
the 15th of each month. This change is
necessary because of last submissions.
Notices must be submitted exactly as
you wish them to appear in the
newsletter. Thank you.
NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE #, BIRTHDAY
& ANNIVERSARY CHANGES:
Please notify YOUR DEACON with ANY
CHANGES to your personal information;
name, address, phone # changes, new
births, deaths, weddings and divorce
information for name changes or
anniversary deletions to keep the church
database updated for newsletter & other
mailings to members & non-members.
When we don’t have your correct mailing
address, your mail is returned to the post
office & the church is charged return
postage.
HOME ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER:
Kevin & Danette Moen
P.O. Box 1342
Bowling Green, VA 22427
804-633-2873 – home
804.366.5672 – Kevin’s cell phone
Kevin’s email: [email protected]
If you would like to receive information by
e-mail from Kevin, our pastor, email him to
be added and you will be added to his
Oakland Church list.
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Debra Hollenberg 2/2 Jamie Sprouse 2/2 Wayne Troy 2/2 Brian Hollenberg 2/3 Lonnie Kincaid 2/3 James Wright 2/3 LaWana Huff 2/5 Tommy Murphy 2/5 Diana Wagner 2/9 Crystal Sharpe 2/11 Sandy Harper 2/12 Harry Barlow 2/13 Robert Dorey 2/13 Sadie Edwards 2/14 Joshua Barlow 2/15 Christina Erdt 2/15 Sharon Marker 2/15 Gunner Marks 2/15 Faris Hamrick 2/16 Jena Bath 2/17 David Hawk 2/17 Travis Harrow 2/19 Daniel O'Rourke 2/20 Nathan Alford 2/21 Jerry Gammon 2/21 Tony Wade 2/22 Lillie Rosson 2/23 Alex Justiniano 2/25 John Matysek 2/25 Becky Hicks 2/27 Hazel Morgan 2/27 Danette Moen 2/28 Julie Proffitt 2/28 Justin Hicks 2/29
Calling all preschool age children for PreCalling all preschool age children for PreCalling all preschool age children for PreCalling all preschool age children for Pre----school school school school
Church. Church. Church. Church. Sunday morning during Worship
Service, young children learn Bible stories,
memory verses, praise songs, and crafts. Come
join the fun!
Workers neededWorkers neededWorkers neededWorkers needed————love working in a structured setting with preschool age children? Contact Amy
Fields or Teresa Groome to join the Pre-school Church Team. All curriculums will be provided.
WWWHHHAAATTT’’’SSS UUUPPP WWWIIITTTHHH TTTHHHEEE YYYOOOUUUTTTHHH
TTTHHHEEESSSEEE DDDAAAYYYSSS???
Souper Bowl Luncheon - February 3, 2013 -
Everyone is invited to enter their best soup or chili
recipe in the Souper Bowl. Following worship the
congregation will taste and vote on the recipes.
Vote is by donation. Money raised will be put
toward the Youth's summer mission to MFuge at
the Ridgecrest Conference Center in NC.
Youth Valentine’s Day Party - February 16,
2013 - The Youth will have their Valentine's Day
party at the house of the Stout family. There will be
a bonfire, games, and much more.
GYU Coffeehouse - February 22, 2013; 6pm-9pm
- OBCY will take part in the next GYU event by
showcasing their talent among their peers. We will
also worship and fellowship together. This is an
amazing opportunity to strengthen the body of Christ. The Coffeehouse will take place at the Goochland Rec Center.
Basket Bonanza - March 2, 2013 - The Youth will
be holding the Basket Bonanza during the Fish Fry.
We will be collecting basket donations to give away
by ticket drawing. Please contact Ali Marks if you
feel led to donate a basket. Money raised will be
put toward the Youth's summer mission to MFuge
at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in North
Carolina.
Much love and many blessings,
Ali Marks
Allen & E Grant Perkins 2/4 Mike & Linda Dillon 2/25
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NOTES, MISSION OPPORTUNTIES and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Throughout the year, the Oakland Baptist WOM Groups will be collecting items for the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Specific items have been designated for each month. For February, we will be collecting Personal Hygiene Items – toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and washcloths. The collection boxes will be on the tall table across from the old kitchen. Please
place your items in these boxes. If you need assistance getting your items downstairs, please see a member of the WOM Evening Group – Teresa Groome, Pat Groome, Lesley Alford, Sherry Alston, Shirley Bath, Angie Wright or Sharon Kincaid. In November, we will sponsor a Church-wide packing party. Information regarding this event will be posted as we get closer to the date. Thank you for supporting our on-going mission project.
MORE THAN NETS
Virginia Baptists have entered into a 2 year agreement with the Ghana Baptist
Convention to complete the “More Than Nets” project. Our goals are simple yet
significant. We want to significantly reduce the cases of malaria in a northern
region of Ghana known as Yendi. We will do so by distributing 100,000 chemically
treated mosquito nets within the Yendi municipality. We will also provide vital
education for the proper use of the mosquito net as well as additional education on health, awareness and
prevention of malaria.
At the same time we will assist the Ghana Baptist Convention in meeting one of their visions by planting a
church in each village in the Yendi municipality. There are approximately 454 communities in Yendi with
145 already have a church so we would need to plant 309 new churches.
For the low cost of $10, you can provide an entire family safety from deadly malaria and help plant
churches. For more information, please see the Goshen November newsletter or speak with any WOM
member. May God bless this ministry.
We are excited to welcome Joe and Ann Lovell who will be visiting with us for WMU Focus Sunday, February 17. We hope you will be able to join us to hear Ann’s message during this special worship service. Joe and Ann Lovell serve with the International Mission Board. Joe, an accountant, currently serves in the Office of Finance and Ann is a writer with the global communication team. They returned to the U.S in June after serving 13 years in Asia -- in Manila, Philippines; Seoul, South Korea; and Chiang Mai, Thailand. During their time in Thailand, Joe served as Director of Finance and Ann and a few colleagues initiated a ministry to exploited
women in the city's red-light district. The ministry, heartweavers, grew to include exisiting ministries to orphans and juvenile women prisoners. The Lovells have two daughters. Lauren is a freshman at the University of Tennessee, and Alli is a sixth grader at Pocahontas Middle School.
Ladies: Would you like to use your therapeutic touch skills to give pedicures
and manicure to some less fortunate ladies and enjoy wonderful fellowship?
We will be joining the ladies of River Road Church, Baptist on Thursday
evening, February 21 at 7:30. We can meet at Oakland and ride together. Please
call Betsy Young at 804.457.4048 if you are interested. The blessings of this
ministry are incredible, surprising, limitless, and amazing.
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NOTES, MISSION OPPORTUNTIES and ANNOUNCEMENTS – continued
Fish Fry, Bake Sale, March 2nd, 2013 at 3:30pm, auction at 6pm.
We need everyone’s help selling tickets and in various positions during the event. Please see the following people: Gerald Pleasants for meal tickets. Shirley Bath for $1.00 donation
– Quilt / Gas Card. Hilda Harper -Bake Sale Items. David Hawk – Auction Items. Volunteers are needed in all areas. A signup sheet is located in the basement. Thanks again for your support.
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NOTES, MISSION OPPORTUNTIES and ANNOUNCEMENTS – continued
What is Operation Inasmuch? Operation Inasmuch is a national nonprofit that employs proven models to motivate, train, and equip churches to move more congregants out of the sanctuary seats and into the streets to serve the neediest in their communities. Operation Inasmuch is also a movement of churches across America, a Compassion Revolution. Over 1600
churches in 21 states have joined the Revolution. 405 of these churches reported that they collectively sent out more than 22,000 volunteers in 2011 to minister to 116,000 people in their communities, representing $3M in labor hours and material costs. Lives within and without these churches changed! What Operation Inasmuch - Virginia? Operation Inasmuch - Virginia is a statewide hands-on missions opportunity sponsored by the Virginia Network of Associational Workers. The goal is for 80% of Associations to have 80% of their churches committed to involving 80% of their average Sunday School attendance across Virginia. These Inasmuch Day events will serve more than 300,000 people in need. When Is It Happening? Between September 13 and October 11, 2014 How does my church get involved? Contact the Goshen Ministry Center at 540 894-8440 or by email at [email protected]. We can help you maximize your potential to impact your community as the hands and feet of Jesus. Is training available? A training session for an Inasmuch Day will be held on April 27, 2013 from 9:00 am to Noon. Location: Oakland Baptist Church, 2965 Oakland Church Road, Gum Spring, VA. 23065, Telephone: 804 556-3550 Where can I learn more? To learn more about the ministry and models of Operation Inasmuch, go to www.operationinasmuch.org. To learn more about Inasmuch United Virginia, go to http://operationinasmuch.org/churches/inasmuch-united-virginia/.
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WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS – FEBRUARY 2013
Date Deacon of the Week Greeter Extended Session Kid’s Korner
03 Ricky Harper Peggy Bartley
Not Available
Kathy Wade
10 Frank Smith Carolyn Grant Bill Groome
27 Sherry Alston Hazel Morgan Sharon Kincaid
24 Pat Groome Marie Nester Shirley Bath
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:30am - Not a Fan? 9:45am-Sunday School
11am Worship
Souper Bowl Luncheon – hosted by
the Youth
Deacons Meeting following luncheon
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Not a Fan? – 7pm
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Youth Committee 6:30pm
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6pm WNS 7pm & Bible study 8pm Choir Practice
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9:30am - Not a Fan? 9:45am-Sunday School
11am Worship
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10:00am WOM Morning Group
Not a Fan? – 7pm
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6pm WNS 7pm & Bible study 8pm Choir Practice
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7:15pm WOM
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Youth – Valentines Party at the Stout’s –
5pm
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9:30am - Not a Fan? 9:45am-Sunday School
11am WMU Focus Sunday
11:15 Children’s Worship
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6pm WNS 7pm & Bible study 8pm Choir Practice
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9:30am - Not a Fan? 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast
9:45am-Sunday School
11am Worship
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6pm WNS 7pm & Bible study 8pm Choir Practice
Fish Fry Set Up After Bible Study
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The Acorn
P.O. Box 99 Gum Spring, VA 23065
Church Office: 804-556-3550 (please leave a message)
web address: Return Service Requested
www.Oakland-Baptist.com
Remembered in our hearts and prayers:
Lillian Armstrong Barry Atkins & Son Hunter Besecker Pam Bryant Jim Brooks Ruth Coleman Helen Collier Virginia Dorey Gabe Edwards & Family Matt Ehart Ruby Gentry Velma Goodwin Carolyn Grant Hallie Hicks Lonnie Kincaid’s friend Sylvia Kirk Dot Lear Debi Minor & Family Arielle Moen Frank Moran Tom & Claire Parrish Katelyn Reed Judy Schaeffer Pat & Sonny Sheets
Jenny Smith Alice Troy Kathy Wade Freeman Walton Tiny Willis Couples in Crisis Fish Fry
Our Christian Love & Sympathy: The Family of Brian Beckley, Jr.
The Family of Ellis Holloway The Family of Danny Moran
The Family of Judy Nielsen
Remember our Nursing Home
Members. Their names and addresses are listed under
“Keep in Touch” section.
Remember our Servicemen & Their Families: Joey Berlin-Stateside
Chris Durham, Stateside Gabe Edwards, Deployment
Sully Edwards, Out on Deployment Sgt. Allen Gordon (Deployed)
Daniel Gregory, Army - Stateside Chris Humphrey–Stateside
Ethan Payne, USMC Stateside
Going forward, the prayer concern list will be completely revised monthly through mentioned prayer concerns, website submissions, email ([email protected]) or by contacting Sherry Alston BY the 15th of each month.
PRESORTED STANDARD Non-Profit Organization
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