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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
11:00 AM
Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost
October 25, 2015
“Sic Transit Gloria Mundi”
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Rob Blackwood, Ministry Intern
Music by Sanctuary Choir, Joyful Noise, Music Makers
Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost
November 1, 2015
“Stones of Life”
Genesis 2: 4b-7, John 11:32-44
Music by Youth Choir and
Celebration Ringers oxfordbaptistnc.org
Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
Forecaster of
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina October 23, 2015
A Smattering of Matters
Baby Matters I am thrilled to share that I am editing this article from home with baby Finn. We are blessed to be home with a healthy little boy. We are thankful he has a wonderful church home and we look forward to you meeting him. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we walk through these days of early parenthood. McFarland Matters
I am so thankful for the vote on the Nellie Gray McFarland’s Estate this week. All year I
watched and worked with the Trustees and now they hand the baton to a new commit-tee. I hope you are excited about how they will lead us all into the next chapter of this huge project for our church.
In the coming months, you will receive reports from the committee as they lead us to decisions that will provide a lasting impact through missions and ministry. Bunk Bed Matters Baptist News Global is a news agency that provides news and information about Baptist life. This week, Oxford Baptist Church’s Baptist Men were interviewed as a part of a story that writer Jeff Brumley is writing about the work CBF Field Personnel Marc and Kim Wyatt do to help refugees settling in the Triangle. For his article he also talked to me about our Baptist Men’s Bunk Bed Project.
In Matthew 6 we read, “when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what
your right hand is doing,” but sometimes, the other hand finds out that something great
is happening and, to quote Acts 4.20, “we cannot help speaking about what we have
seen and heard.”
I am thankful for the Baptist Men’s work on these beds and, if you have further ques-tions about it, please, call Steve Timberlake. Reading Matters Last year, our church began a partnership with GVFICA - Granville Vance Faith Initiative for Community Action. As a part of that partnership, we have been paired with C.G. Cradle Elementary School to provide volunteers to begin a reading relationship with students during their media lab time. If this is something you are interested in, until we have a coordinator in place to work directly with the school, you can talk to me as we begin this important partnership.
Food Matters Finally, several weeks ago, we received an appeal from ACIM - Area Congregations In Ministry - for food. Their shelves are bare and they challenged us to bring five items each month to help them catch up with need. If you can, bring nonperishable food for ACIM to the office or place them in the baskets outside the office and CFC. Thank you for your help. There are many more ways for you to be actively involved with your faith though our
church’s good work. I hope you will find one
and serve our Lord well in the coming days. Sleepily, 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
Colton Williams Memorial
In loving memory of Colton Williams, fourteen sets of baby rhythm instruments
will be enjoyed by Kinderbabies, our infants
thru two’s for many years to come. The instrument bags were crafted by several
ladies in our church. We are, grateful for the gifts that made this possible.
October 25
Joyful Noise, Music Makers
Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Choirs will rehearse at
9:30 in the sanctuary.
Sunday Morning Worship
CHRISTMAS
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS
Advent~Christmas 2015
With Advent being only five weeks away, it is time to share this information. You may honor or remember loved ones with a poinset-tia ($13) or a comparable contribution to ACIM, Back Pack Buddies, or Penn Ave. Soup Kitchen.
Each designation should be for one person or a couple or a family. These are due in the church office by NOON on Nov. 9.
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
OBC YOUTH MISSION PROJECTS
Collecting Food for ACIM thru October.
Help fill the grocery cart!
A tremendous “thank-you” to the youth,
parents, and adults that participated in
our service day on Oct. 17.
Congrats! Youth, on your purchase of a
OBC
JOIN US AT OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
Saturday, October 31
6:00-7:30 PM
for
TRUNK - OR - TREAT
Hot Dog Supper w/all the trimmings
($4-Adults / $2-children thru grade 6 /
age 2 & under Free
Reservations by NOON, Wed., Oct. 28
Bring a “treat” for ACIM
Street opens at 6:30
Individually wrapped candy needed!
Nov. 1
Youth Choir, Celebration Ringers
Ringers rehearse at 9:00
Choir will rehearse at 9:25
SAVE THE DATE
BBQ Pork Luncheon
Sunday, November 15
Immediately following worship
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Deacon Of the Week
Sunday, October 25 — Mr. Tim Cottrell
Sunday, November 1 — Mr. Jim Cross
FACTS and FIGURES
October 11, 2015
Sunday School ~ 106 Budget Receipts $ 6,731.83
Designated Offerings $ 200.00
October 18, 2015
Sunday School ~ 112
Budget Receipts $ 9,207.28
Designated Offerings $ 903.05
Weekly Budget Needs $ 11,271.57
YTD Budget Needs $ 473,406.84
YTD Receipts $ 360,125.49 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
Gail Warren Bill Bunn
Hunter Campbell Ben Floyd
Will Day, III Margie Noblin Our Shut-In’s
PRAYERS and CONCERNS
10/25
*Weldon Hampton
Rob Hill
Tom Houlihan
Tim Lumpkins
11/1
* Hattie Jean Overton
Jed Pittard
Steve Perkins
Isabel Washington
10/25
Nursery: TBA
Toddlers: TBA
Children: TBA
11/1
TBA
TBA
TBA
Preschool /Children
OBC Renewal Fund as of 10/18/15
Goal—$75,000.00 Received to date: $ 50,760.00
Needed: $24,440.00
Deacon Greeters
Community Ministries
October is World Hunger Awareness Month
here are three local places to help. ACIM, all foods,
and Penn Avenue Food Ministry, gallon cans
of string beans and applesauce, small elbow
macaroni. Backpack Buddies, monetary dona-
tions to support feeding children on the weekends.
On the Menu
Wed., Oct 28: Cheeseburger French Fries
Baked Beans & Dessert
Wed., Nov 4: Chicken Tetrazini
Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce Bread & Dessert
CBF NC Fall Missions Emphasis
Goal: $2,000.00
Received $345.00
Needed to reach goal: $1,655.00
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.
The Columbarium Committee wants to advise the members of
Oxford Baptist Church there are 62 niches available to be purchased
at the current price of $2,900. Two members or their immediate
family can be inurned in a niche. Giving opportunities are available
with a gift of a memorial plaque ($600) or purchase of a bench . For
further information, contact Jim Cross, Chairman (919-693-7403).
S enior A dults have planned to have breakfast in Raleigh at the State Farmers Market, then tour the Museum of History on Tuesday, November 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.
Congratulations to Natalie and Chris Aho on the birth of their son, Finley Phillip, born October 15, 2015.
Newly elected Deacons for 2015 - 2016
Jim Adcock
Jim Cross
Bob Currin
Marty Deal
Jason Earnhardt
Hattie Jean Overton
Elizabeth Watts
Bonn Williams
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OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398
147 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565
PERIODICAL
Volume 22
Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . . www.oxfordbaptistnc.org [email protected] Phone: (919)693-5181 FAX: (919)690-1820
Life @ OBC - Oct. 25 – Nov. 7 Sunday, October 25
9:15—Library Open
9:30—Joyful Noise, Music Makers
9:45—Sunday School
11:00—Worship Service
4:30—Celebration Ringers
5:30—Youth Discipleship
6:30—Youth Snack Supper
7:00—Youth Choir
7:50—Oxford Ringers
Monday, October 26
7:00—VBS Planning
Wednesday, October 28
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, October 29
4:00—Beginning Bells
7:00—Adult Handbell Ringers
Saturday, October 31
6:00—Trunk or Trick
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
11/1
9:00—Celebration Ringers
9:15—Library Open
9:25—Youth Choir
9:45—Sunday School
11:00—Worship Service
5:00—Celebration Ringers
5:45—Youth Discipleship
6:30—Youth Snack Supper
7:00—Youth Choir Girls
7:30—Oxford Ringers
11/2
3:00—Mon. Afternoon WOM
11/4
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
