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2013 College Graduates . . .
We hope that you will alert the church office of your college and
university graduating seniors. We would like to acknowledge their
accomplishment and share their good news with the church fam-
ily. If you have a son or daughter in our church, who has gradu-
ated, please contact the church office (919-693-5181) or email at
Join Us for
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
11:00 AM
oxfordbaptistnc.org
Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
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OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina November 22, 2013 Recently, you may have encountered mysterious yellow cables and dust in hallways and Sunday School rooms. In some of these places, things have been unsightly, but this will end soon.
In August, the Deacons approved the purchase and installation of a new phone system. An ad hoc committee of Deacons recommended Newcomb Computers for the project based on price and referrals from church members who are also small business owners.
The process of installing upgraded cabling for the new system began in October. Five young men worked three consecutive Wednesday nights on the cabling. In all, the 25+ hours they invested in this project saved the church over $3,000.
Last week, the installation and switch to the new system took place. There is now a phone in every area of our church and most of our buildings have WiFi access. These changes represent a monumental upgrade in technology that will serve our congregation well for many years to come. This project also immediately enhances our security. Our phone system is now able to keep pace with technological advances and the internet connectivity enhances our education ministry immediately.
Great things have been happening in our buildings and this project is almost complete. Several hours of finishing work will be completed soon, so thank you for your patience. The misplaced ceiling tiles and piles of dust that were forgotten by volunteers and quietly overlooked by you have allowed us to do something great for our church.
In the months to come, other Deacon-approved building upgrades will stir up new dust, but our enhanced spaces will greatly improve our church’s capacity for ministry.
Thank you for being a patient, open-minded and forward thinking congrega-
tion. I look forward to the ways our stewardship with these projects will enhance our personal and spiritual stewardship for years to come. With Great Thanks, Chris Ps. As with any new phone, we are learning the ins and outs. If you accidentally get disconnected, please call back because we want to talk to you, we promise! pps. The guest WiFi password is avail-able through the staff and the office. We will not publicly print it, but we are more than happy to share it with you for your use when you are here.
CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
November 24
“Love at First Sight”
Luke 1:68-79
Luke 23:33-43
Music by Oxford Ringers, Sanctuary Choir, Young Musicians, and Youth Choir
December 1
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
”An Upside Down Season”
Isaiah 2: 1-5
Matthew 24:36-44
Music by Sanctuary Choir,
Brian Stallings
Please plan to join us this Sunday ~
Oxford Baptist Church for a
Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 24 ~ 4:00 PM
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Oxford Baptist is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation dedicated to serving God through wor-ship, 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
WORD OF APPRECIATION
On behalf of OBC Youth we truly appreciate all of you who supported our luncheon last Sunday. We are grateful for all you do for us!
of Oxford Baptist Church 2013-2014 MUSIC MINISTRY
Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All
through music, worship, and ministry.
Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 24
4:00 pm
Oxford Baptist Church
Community Choir will rehearse Sun., Nov. Oxford Baptist Church
Advent Season 2013
Advent Worship Services Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am
Hanging of the Greens Sunday, December 8, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Children’s Night at Christmas Sunday, December 15, 2013
7:00 p.m.
“A Service of Lessons & Carols” presented by our Adult Musicians
Sunday, December 22, 2013 11:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve Communion Service Tuesday, December 24, 2013
5:30 p.m.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE CHANGES
Please refer to “Opportunities” for rehearsal
schedule changes due to Thanksgiving
holiday and upcoming services.
NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED
Dec. 8: Hanging of the Greens
6:15-8:15 Dec. 15: Children’s Christmas Service
Oxford Lighting of the Greens
Friday, December 6
OBC Youth Families will be selling their
famous “pulled pork BBQ sandwiches!”
SAVE THE DATE
Middle School Progressive Dinner
Fri., Dec. 13
Sr. High Youth
Caroling & Kanki
Fri., Dec. 20
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OBC Cookbooks are available and would make
wonderful gifts. They can be purchased from the
Church Office or Library. Cost: $20.00
Deacon Of the Week
Sunday, November 24 – Mr. Carl Hann, Jr
Sunday, December 1 - Mr. Rob Hill
FACTS and FIGURES
November 10, 2013
Sunday School ~ 122
Budget Receipts $ 16,224.48
Designated Offerings $ 3,629.00
November 17, 2013
Sunday School ~ 139
Budget Receipts $ 4,795.75
Designated Offerings $ 967.25
YTD Budget Needs $ 512,031.52
YTD Receipts $ 387,452.13
YTD Receipts % 75%
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
Jacob Turner Ernestine Pruitt Daisy Micklo Vivie Drake
Meghan Bunn Louise Honeycutt Kelly Howard Our Shut-In’s
PRAYERS and CONCERNS
DEACON Greeters 11/24
Rob Hill
*Tom Houlihan
James Lumpkins
Frankie Marks
12/1
Al Overby
*Benny Overton
Leonard Overton
Sam Royster
November 24
Beth & Ricky Gray
Amy & Carl Hann, Jr
Wanda & Sissy Clay
December 1
Frankie Marks/Ann Timberlake
Carrie & Sarah Hoyle
Julie Earnhardt/Jessica Deal
Preschool /Children
OBC Restoration Goal: $70,000.00
Received: $ 65,132.34
Needed: $ 4,867.66
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu’s
11/27 ~ No Activities ~ Happy Thanksgiving
12/4 ~ Oven Fried Chicken Pasta Salad Broccoli w/
Cheese Sauce Roll & Dessert
In Loving Memory . . .
Mrs. Mary Anne Daniel
November 16, 2013
Christian Sympathy is extended to the following families . . .
Jean Sobolak upon the death of her brother, Bobby Hughes, also, Robert
Hancock upon the death of his brother, Alex Hancock.
Note from the Budget Committee
On Sunday, November 24, the proposed budget will be presented to the congregation to be voted on.
Again, this year, the Board of
Deacons would like to invite all
the church members to partici-
pate in a special love offering for
our staff this Christmas. Love
offering may be made in Sunday School, worship
or brought by the Church Office by December 15.
The contributions will be divided into proportionate
amounts and given to the staff.
Congratulations to. . . Jennifer and Cullen Ports on the birth of their daughter,
Evans Jamie, born Nov. 9, 2013. The family resides at 2740 Clifton Ave, Creed-
moor, NC 27522
Grandparents: Danny & Ginnie Lee Currin
Also, Kristin & Andy Archer on the birth of their daughter,
born Nov. 14, 2013. The family resides at 4037 S Greg Allen
Way, Oxford
Grandparents: Charles & Gwynn Currin
Great Grandmother: Jean Jones
Ageless Love Senior Adults will on the go to Smithfield Outlet,
Tuesday, November 26. Leaving the church parking lot at 9:00. For
more information and make your reservation, call Jeanette Oakes at
693-5463 or Gail Warren at 693-3451.
A note of thanks from Mrs. Ernestine Pruitt has been posted
on the bulletin board outside the CFC.
Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina
Check their website for lots of information ~ www.bchfamily.org
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OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398
147 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565
PERIODICAL
Volume 18
Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . .
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org [email protected] Phone: (919)693-5181 FAX: (919)690-1820
Life @ OBC - Nov. 24 - Dec. 7 Sunday, November 24
9:00—Oxford Ringers
9:10—Library Opens
9:40—Young Musicians
9:45—Sunday School
10:10—Youth Choir
11:00—Worship Service
3:00—Community Choir (Sanc)
4:00—Community Thanksgiving Service
5:15—Youth Discipleship/Snack Supper
6:30—Celebration Ringers
Monday, November 25
7:00—Sanctuary Choir
Tuesday, November 26
5:30—Set up for Chamber Breakfast (youth)
6:00—Chrismon Team - Devin Rm
Wednesday, November 27
No Evening Actitives
Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29
Church Office Closed ~ Thanksgiving Holiday
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Chris Aho
Pastor [email protected]
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
12/1
9:10—Library Opens
9:45— Sunday School
11:00—Worship Service
4:30—Celebration Ringers
5:00—Book Club
5:45—Youth Discipleship
6:30—Youth Snack Supper
7:00—Youth Choir/Sanctuary Choir
8:00—Oxford Ringers
12/2
7:00— Adult Bell Ringers
12/3
6:00—Chrismon Team - Devin Rm
12/4
4:30—Jubilation Ringers
5:15—Music Time I
5:30—Children’s Choirs
5:45—Music Time II
6:00—Family Night Dinner
6:45—Vespers & Children’s Mission Groups
7:00—Male Chorale
7:30—Sanctuary Choir
12/5
TBA— Oxford Ringers
12/7
10:00—Hanging of Greens Rehearsal / Adults
10:30—Hanging of Greens Rehearsal / Children