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Forecaster of
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina July 3, 2015
Dreaming More - Brown Bag Lunches
In the June 19th Forecaster, I encouraged you to dream. Dream about ministry.
Dream about God’s work in the world. And, specifically, to dream bigger dreams
that we could come up with ourselves, because, when we dream big, we begin
to dream in ways that overlap with God’s dreams and presence in the world.
The reason I bring this up again is because language around dreams and big dreams, is often merely rhetoric. Too often, we are encouraged to dream big,
and, “Shoot for the moon. [Because] Even if you miss, you'll land among the
stars.” In far too many cases, the encouragement to dream is fodder for com-
mencement speeches and motivational talks. But in the Kingdom of God, words
around dreams are more than inspiring ideas. God is not an idea and Jesus’ call
to make change in the world is not a theoretical or metaphorical call. It is an actual one. God really put us here to bless and change the world. In an effort to put aside the theoretical and ideological dreams, and to help us get to work, we will have two Brown Bag Lunches this summer. In each of these, we will hear people who have stepped out of their dreams and are serving God in unique and powerful ways. On Thursday, July 23 at 12:30, Marc and Kim Wyatt will be with us in the Church Family Center, to talk about their work as CBF Field Personnel here in the Triangle. On Thursday, August 13, George Linney, the Pastor of Tobacco Trail Church, will be with us to share about his unique ministry as a pastor in our local running community. Both of these events are open to everyone and I hope these events will help us take
God’s big dreams and put them to work in
this world. Peace, Chris
Book Club
We will meet to discuss Adam Hamilton’s,
Making Sense of the Bible on Sunday Evening, August 9 at 4pm. All are welcome as we meet to discuss this book and if you have questions or need assistance procuring a copy, contact Chris Aho. oxfordbaptistnc.org
Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST
July 5, 2015
“Faith and Freedon”
Galatians 3:23-29, Mark 12:13-17
“America the Beautiful”
Sanctuary Choir
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST
July 12, 2015
“Take This Grace”
Psalm 24, Ephesians 1:3-14
“May Jesus Christ Be Praised”
Summer Choir
Join Us for
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
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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
PASSPORT 2015
July 5-9
R e v o l u t i o n
Inspire Magnetic Thriving Radical Change Transform
Please remember our 22 middle school youth and adults who will be participating.
Meghan Bunn Nolan Hughes Caroline Williams
Mary Kate Burns Madeline Keith Taylor Young
Sissy Clay Thomas Pittard
Allie Daniel Jenna Radford
Molly Deal Mary Elizabeth Richardson Wanda Clay
Ashley Dickerson Savannah Talley Cindy Joy
Evelyn Hann Shelby Talley Kyle Joy
Sarah Hoyle Brooklynn Watkins Amy Williams
J o i n U s ~ S u m m e r W o r s h i p C h o i r
Vacation Bible School
Rising 4’s ~ 6th Grade
July 20-24, 2015
9:00-Noon
Gather in the Music Suite Sundays at 10:30 to rehearse
and prepare for worship!
All are welcome!
NO Wednesday Night Rehearsals in July!
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
SAVE THE DATE Music and Youth Ministry Celebration
Sunday, August 9 ~ 6:00 pm Watch for Details!
Please do not drop your child off before 8:30.
Register @ OBC or online.
Colors of the Day:
Mon. - Green Wed. - Yellow
Tues. - Orange Thurs. - Blue
Fri. - Red
We love because He first
loved us. - 1 John 4:19
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Deacon Of the Week
Sunday, July 5 — Mrs. Frankie Marks
Sunday, July 12 — Mr. Al Overby
FACTS and FIGURES
June 21, 2015
Sunday School ~ 79 Budget Receipts $ 4,942.75
Designated Offerings $ 1,102.00
June 28, 2015
Sunday School ~ 105
Budget Receipts $ 16,106.92
Designated Offerings $ 2,892.72
YTD Budget Needs $ 293,060.82
YTD Receipts $ 231,745.71
YTD Receipts % 79 %
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
Lisa Burton Brenda Currin Jim Blanchard
Margie Noblin Our Shut-In’s
PRAYERS and CONCERNS
7/5
Tim Lumpkins
Frankie Marks
* Al Overby
Leonard Overton
7/12
Steve Perkins
Jed Pittard
*Zach Satterwhite
Isabel Washington
7/5
Nursery: Julie & Jason
Earnhardt
Toddlers: Jennifer Keith
Children: Ashley Lewis
7/12
Stephanie Timberlake
Katie & Kyle Yarbrough
Angela & Chris Brooks
Preschool /Children
Deacon Greeters
To the family of Laurie B. Pruitt
June 16, 2015
G A Leader NEEDED for the upcoming 2015-2016
year for the Grades 1-3. If you are interested in
helping, please contact , Ernestine Breedlove @
919-693-5663.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Oxford Baptist Church ~ 2015 Graduates
Christina Adcock ~
UNC - Chapel Hill
Leslie Currin ~
UNC - Wilmington
Jessica Deal ~
University of Cincinnati
Brian Phelps ~
NC State
Sunday School Teachers Needed for the up coming Church year for grades 1st thru 3rd. If you are inter-ested in helping, please contact Marsha Garrett @ 919-690-8388.
HELP NEEDED
The Nominating Committee is beginning its
work in filling positions on the committees
that help carry out the mission of Oxford
Baptist Church for the 2015-2016 church
year. There is a place for you! Stop by the
church office asap to review the list of com-
mittees and let Judy Ligon in the office (919
-693-5181) or Yancey Washington (919-693
-2694) know on which church committee(s)
you have an interest in serving.
Blake Currin in the death of his grandmother, Doris McFarland
Get the Scoop READING CLUB
Is happening at Oxford Baptist Church
For Children age 4 - grade 6
Sign up at Sunday School or in the Church Library
Read good books from our library and Add a scoop to your cone for each book you read
Dates: July 12 - Aug. 9
Reading Club Celebration is Ice Cream at Sunday School on Aug. 9
A gift card to Barnes & Noble given to the top reader in each age group:
4-K, grades 1-2, 3-4 & 5-6
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OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398
147 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565
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Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . . www.oxfordbaptistnc.org [email protected] Phone: (919)693-5181 FAX: (919)690-1820
Life @ OBC - July 5 - July18 Sunday, July 5
9:15—Library open 9:30—Load for Passport 9:45—Sunday School 10:35—Sanctuary Choir 11:00—Worship Service Noon—Passport Lunch/Departure Monday, July 6 3:00—Mon. Afternoon - WOM Wednesday, July 8 6:45—Vespers 7:00—Nominating Comm Mtg Friday, July 10 4:00—ETA for Passport Youth
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
7/12
9:15—Library Open
9:45—Sunday School
10:30—Summer Choir Rehearsal
11:00—Worship Service
7/13 10:30—DBW - WOM 12:00—BBW - WOM