Office: 301-249-2230

Web Site: www.mtoak.org

Email: MO@mtoak.org

Vision Statement

Mt. Oak is a dynamic and inviting church … - seeking intimate unity with Jesus Christ - loving God, loving one another, and loving our neighbors - welcoming everyone into our fellowship - making disciples of Jesus Christ in service to our community

Mount Oak Fellowship 14110 Mount Oak Rd

Mitchellville, MD 20721-1208

o f the U n i ted Me thod i s t Church

Thank you for worshipping with us Thank you for worshipping with us Thank you for worshipping with us Thank you for worshipping with us

On Sunday, March 2, 2014 On Sunday, March 2, 2014 On Sunday, March 2, 2014 On Sunday, March 2, 2014

The Mt Oak Email Prayer Chain is available for all prayer requests and praise

reports. Send requests directly to prayer@mtoak.org and mark them Prayer

Request/Praise Report. Please print your name and contact informa�on on

each card you submit.

Remember when you turn in a Prayer card at church to mark

Public (for distribu�on) or Confiden�al (for the pastors). We can-

not broadcast prayer concerns without permission.

Please have all entries for the bulle�n into the Church Office by Monday the

week of the publica�on. Thank you.

Last Week’s Church Budget

Please Register Your A"endance! We are using the black binders to collect at-

tendance information. Please print. Use the LEFT HAND COLUMN if you are a member or regular ‘attendee’ and we have your current contact information. Use the RIGHT HAND COLUMN if you are a visitor or wish to change your contact information please completely fill in one of the four line blocks.

8:45 10:30 Kids

and Leaders

AMPED Youth & Leaders

Total Worship

76 127 42 54 299

Last Week’s A"endance

Weekly Need $ 9,477 Budget Need to date $ 75,816

Last Week’s Giving $ 9,679 Current Giving to date $ 75,961

MOUN T O A K F E L L OW S H I P of the United Methodist Church

14110 Mount Oak Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721 (301) 249(301) 249(301) 249(301) 249----2230 2230 2230 2230 ---- Hwww.mtoak.org H

Pastor: H Jerry Grace, jerry@mtoak.org, Home Phone 301-249-6013 H

Youth Pastor: Jonathan Brooker, jonathan@mtoak.org Children’s Ministry Director: Megann Nyman, megann@mtoak.org Administrative Assistant:: Milford Craig, secretary@mtoak,org

Worship Ministry Teams: Erma Collins & Mary Jane Stauffer (8:45) Jonathan Brooker (10:30)

Ash Wednesday Service

Christ in the Passover Jesus' Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. David Liebman of Jews for Jesus will re-create the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus' death and resurrection in a presentation called "Christ in the Passover" at Mt. Oak United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM. David Liebman will set a table with items traditionally used at the Passover meal and detail their spiritual significance. He will also explain the connection between the events of the first Passover in Egypt and the redemption that Jesus accomplished, as well as the deep bond between the ancient Passover feast and the Christian communion celebration today. Jews for Jesus has presented "Christ in the Passover" at over 38,000 churches. It has been enthusiastically received by Christians who appre-ciate learning more about the Jewish backgrounds of their faith. Moishe Rosen, who founded Jews for Jesus in 1973, has also co-written the book, Christ in the Passover, with his wife, Ceil. This seminal work in-cludes a look at Passover in ancient times and how it is practiced today. It will be available after the presentation. Also available will be a DVD of the Christ in the Passover presentation with David Brickner, the executive director of Jews for Jesus, officiating. Brickner, a fifth-generation Jewish believer in Jesus, succeeded Rosen as Executive Director in 1996. Brickner has kept Jews for Jesus on the cut-ting edge as the ministry has expanded and established branches in elev-en countries, including the United States, Brazil, Israel, Russia, France, and South Africa. "We exist to make the Messiahship of Jesus an una-voidable issue to our Jewish people worldwide," Brickner states. "There are still a few that haven't heard of us!" David Liebman will be happy to answer questions after the presentation. Call (301) 249-2230 or visit http://www.mtoak.org for more information. There is no admission charge.

March 5March 5March 5March 5 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday Jews for JesusJews for JesusJews for JesusJews for Jesus

March 9March 9March 9March 9 “They Both Went To Church”“They Both Went To Church”“They Both Went To Church”“They Both Went To Church” Luke 18:9Luke 18:9Luke 18:9Luke 18:9----14141414

March 16March 16March 16March 16 “The Writing On The Wall”“The Writing On The Wall”“The Writing On The Wall”“The Writing On The Wall” Daniel 5:1Daniel 5:1Daniel 5:1Daniel 5:1----9999

March 23March 23March 23March 23 “Just One Touch”“Just One Touch”“Just One Touch”“Just One Touch” Luke 13:10Luke 13:10Luke 13:10Luke 13:10----17171717

March 30March 30March 30March 30 “First Things First”“First Things First”“First Things First”“First Things First” Deuteronomy 26:1Deuteronomy 26:1Deuteronomy 26:1Deuteronomy 26:1----11111111

April 6April 6April 6April 6 “The Thankful Leper”“The Thankful Leper”“The Thankful Leper”“The Thankful Leper” Luke 17:11Luke 17:11Luke 17:11Luke 17:11----19191919

April 13April 13April 13April 13 Palm SundayPalm SundayPalm SundayPalm Sunday “After the “After the “After the “After the

Parade”Parade”Parade”Parade” John 12:12John 12:12John 12:12John 12:12----19191919

April 17April 17April 17April 17 Maundy Thursday “Where Do Maundy Thursday “Where Do Maundy Thursday “Where Do Maundy Thursday “Where Do

You Stand”You Stand”You Stand”You Stand” John 18:1John 18:1John 18:1John 18:1----18181818

April 18April 18April 18April 18 Good Friday “A Night Of Good Friday “A Night Of Good Friday “A Night Of Good Friday “A Night Of Unbearable Sadness”Unbearable Sadness”Unbearable Sadness”Unbearable Sadness”

John 19:1John 19:1John 19:1John 19:1----22222222

April 20April 20April 20April 20 Easter Sunrise “Touch Me Not”Easter Sunrise “Touch Me Not”Easter Sunrise “Touch Me Not”Easter Sunrise “Touch Me Not” John 20:10John 20:10John 20:10John 20:10----18181818

April 20April 20April 20April 20 EasterEasterEasterEaster “Breaking The Seal”“Breaking The Seal”“Breaking The Seal”“Breaking The Seal” Matthew 27:62Matthew 27:62Matthew 27:62Matthew 27:62----28:828:828:828:8

Our Lenten Services Schedule

Women's Ministry NewsWomen's Ministry NewsWomen's Ministry NewsWomen's Ministry News Game Night

Monday, March 3, 2014

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

It is time for GAME NIGHT!!! Pizza, Salad, Snacks and lots of fun and a little competitive gaming!

Ladies 16 and up welcome! Be sure to sign up if you plan to come so we know how much pizza to order!

April 4-6, 2014 At Camp Wabanna In Edgewater, MD

Ladies, mark your calendar, make your preparations and get ready to have some fun! We are heading to Wabanna Camp and Conference Center in Edgewater,

Maryland for a weekend of studying about some Wise, Courageous, Changed and Enterprising Women of the New Testament. In addition, we have an opportunity to be wise, courageous, changed and enterprising women as we open ourselves up to

the word of God and participate in some of the activities that will be offered at the retreat. The Cost of the retreat is $125.00 per person plus an activity fee, if you

choose one. This will include 2 nights lodging and 4 meals. For questions regarding registration, please see Linda Owens or Sharon Branham. For additional infor-

mation regarding the retreat you may also contact Alice Ward 301-464-8663 or email us at women@mtoak.org. Sign up now!

Registration Forms and your deposit of $25.00

needs to be in by March 2, 2014.

Children’s Ministry News

For questions or more information, call Megann Nyman at 301-249-2230 or Megann@mtoak.org.

Our Mission: “To lead children to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

6th – 8th Grade Students Prepare to

IGNITE RE : FORMEDIGNITE RE : FORMEDIGNITE RE : FORMEDIGNITE RE : FORMED

On March 9th during the 10:30 worship service, we will be re-launching the 6th – 8th grade IGNITE class. This class will answer the foundational theological questions this age group is desperately asking on the bible, other religions, the creed, discipleship, etc. I

invite you to check out this link to find out more: http://wearesparkhouse.org/teens/reform/core/.

Our main goals with this group are,

1. For our kids learn WHAT they believe and WHY. They need their questions answered and if we, the church, don't the world will fill in the gap! 2. To provide kids that are in the most tumultuous times of their lives, with a safe place to grow their faith. With all the questions of these early teen years, we have a responsibility to guide them through! 3. To provide solid Christian Adults to serve as mentors to these kids during the prime years of foundational faith formation.

The class will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday’s of the month. Three AMAZING couples have stepped up to mentor our kids in their faith: Gary & Alice Ward, Jonathan & Jennifer Johnson, and Anthony & Vikki Epps. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Megann!

We can’t wait to see you March 9th!!

Flag Football Program March 10th – May 16th, 2014

R e g i s t r a t i o n M a r c h 1 0 t h 4 : 3 0 – 5 : 3 0 P M

a t M t O a k F e l l o w s h i p

The Mount Oak Saints invite you to join our Saints Flag Football team. We offer three

levels of Flag Football to boys and girls in the community in grades 3rd -12th. The

season is March 10th - May 16th, 2014 with registration March 10th at 4:30 – 5:30pm.

You do not need to be a member of Mount Oak to enroll. Homeschoolers are encour-

aged to enroll.

The program offers the following benefits:

• Practice and home games played at Mount Oak Fellowship

• A competitive Christ centered league competition

• Compete in the Greater Metropolitan Christian Athletic Conference

(GMCAC) League against Christian schools like Woodstream Christian

Academy, Holy Trinity, Cornerstone, and others.

Enrollment fee for Flag Football is $100.00 during the week of March 10th and

$125 any time after March 15th. (No child will be refused enrollment due to financial

reasons. Contact sports@mtoak.org for special arrangements)

Games and practices to be determined.

Please make all checks payable to:

Mount Oak UMC

14110 Mount Oak Road

Mitchellville, MD 20721-1208

Office 301-249-2230

Contact sports@mtoak.org for complete registration packet.

You can also visit www.mtoaksports.org for more information.

The Last Fruit of the Spirit “Self-Control”

“Self-control is the chief of all virtues.” (Plato & Aristotle)

If we have “self-control”

then we can control our wants & our desires instead of them – controlling us.

No other fruit

is in more direct conflict with our culture than self-control.

“Disciple” - Greek “encrotos” “en” = in “crotos” = to rule

(to be ruled from within – or to have an inner strength)

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize?”

(1st Corinthians 9:24)

EVERY DAY it’s a battle IN our minds – FOR our minds, and IN our hearts – FOR our hearts.

Two natures beat within my breast, One is foul and one is blessed. One I love and one I hate,

But the one I feed will dominate.

“Like a city whose walls are broken down is the one who lacks self-control.”

(Proverbs 25:28)

“I have made a covenant with my eyes that I will not look lustfully upon another.”

(Job 31:1)

Please phone Anita Reyes (301-262-5430) and let her know if you plan to attend. Comfort Inn has asked for this information. This is to insure

that enough table space is available.

See you there............everyone is welcome

Fellowship Group We will be having lunch at the

Comfort Inn in Bowie at noon on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

BEST YEARS

is collecting gently used bath towels to send to the

If you have gently used bath towels you would like to donate give them to Edna by March 23, 2013.

Leader Dogs for the Blind School in Michigan.

Church

Work Day March 29, 2014

Rain Date of April 5, 2014

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Free Pizza Lunch will be provided

Children’s Ministry Sunday School 10:30 am

Birth-3yr Children are dropped off by their parents prior to the 10:30 worship service in room 202 (upper level). They learn about God through the loving model of our wonderful nursery volunteers, bible stories, songs,

and play. Children are then picked up from the classroom following service. Pre-K-K Our 4-5 year old children begin in worship with their fami-lies and are dismissed with their leaders to room 104 (lower level). They learn about God through music, bible

stories and a variety of activities. Parents pick these kids up from the class-room following service.

K-5th Grade Kids begin in worship with their families and are dismissed with their leaders to room 107 (lower level). Kids are invited to live out their new understanding of how to grow in relationship with

God and with others. Parents pick these kids up from the classroom following service.

Bowie Interfaith Recreation Council

B.I.R.C. SCHOLARSHIP 2014

APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE

(at the Informations areas)

Application Deadline - April 15, 2014

Criteria:

Applicant must:

Be a high school senior.

Be actively involved in a house of worship associated with

B.I.R.C.

Have participated on a high school athletic team.

By the 1st of March the Church Office will be

printing a directory for our congregation's use.

This directory contains contact information for

our members and constituents (regular attend-

ers). The information included will be name, home

address, phone numbers (land line and cell phone)

and email address.

Please notify the Church Office if you DO NOT WANT all or

part of your information included. You can do this via

e-mail with DIRECTORY in the subject line and making your

wishes known.

Also, if you are new to our congregation and want to be sure that

you are included (including children's names), please notify us of

that as well, especially if you have not been signing the black

Attendance Pads each Sunday. THANK YOU

March 22nd, 2014March 22nd, 2014March 22nd, 2014March 22nd, 2014 9:00 am to Noon9:00 am to Noon9:00 am to Noon9:00 am to Noon

Complete with over 25 tables of home school opportunities including representatives from local tutorials, co-ops, tutoring services, college level courses, umbrella groups, STEM groups, debate groups, and more! For more information or to get a table, contact

michele.herring@hotmail.com

The Mount Oak

HOMESCHOOL UMBRELLA

Presents the

Home School Fair

March Birthdays Birthday Name Birthday Name

1 Ann DeBolt 16 William Angolia

1 Jimmy King 17 Walt Hammond

1 Evan Hansen 20 Randy Owens

3 Eric Smothers 20 Lori Macchio

4 Buddy Boone 20 BeBy Brand

5 Beth Berry 20 Steven Dinolfo

5 Gabriel King 21 Carl Neumann

7 Spencer Berlen 21 R.J. Stuart

8 David Mensah 22 Eric Archer

9 Fred Saavedra 23 Danny Berry

9 Jill Kauffman 23 Pat Rippeon

9 Kris�na Ray 23 Ava Herring

11 Adam Balasundaram 24 LoBye Cornell

11 Kohl Fallin 25 Robbie Benning

13 LJ Bontrager 25 Cassie Benning

14 Sammy Branham 27 Cody Albert

14 Anne Mathieu 31 Vikki Epps

14 Aliyah Ramadhani 31 Amos Balasundaram

15 Cesar Perez 31 Trevor Stuart

g{tÇ~ lÉâ äxÜç Åâv{‰ Words cannot express how thankful we are to have such wonder-ful Mount Oak Friends. With the sudden passing of our son, Darren, your generosity, support, love and prayers brought our family through this very sad time. We are so grateful and

blessed by you and the many beautiful cards we received.

Love.

Rick and Jane Gilbreath

COME WITH US AND STUDY THE WORD OF GOD

Sunday—Morning at 10:15 am in Room 206 Adult Sunday School, Led by Jerry Nelson “Is The Bible Reliable?” Monday—Afternoon at 1 pm in Room 206 W B M N (Women Being Made New), Led by Jackie Grace Monday—Evening at 7:00 pm in the Upper Room Men’s Bible Study, Led by Rev. Jerry Grace “The Evidence of Saving Faith” Monday—Evening at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Jackie Grace W B M N (Women Being Made New), Led by Jackie Grace Tuesday—Evening 7:00 pm in Room 201 Women Discipleship Group, Led by Alice Ward Wednesday—Evening (after the Wednesday Night Dinner) in the Sanctuary Ash Wednesday Service Led by David Leibman, Jews for Jesus Wednesday—Evening (after the Wednesday Night Dinner) Youth Small Groups High School Guys led by Tim Berlen and Joey Ward in Office Conf. Room Middle School Guys led by Steve Shandy and Steve Wasserman in Room 201 High School Girls led by Corrie Dinolfo and Shannon Berlen in the Upper Room Middle School Girls led by Deedie Stuart and Ashley Hansen in the Upper Room Thursday—Morning 8:30 am in the Room 200 Precept Upon Precept, Led by Brenda McEnderfer Study of the book of Revelation Thursday—Evening 6:30 pm in the Room 200 Precept Upon Precept, Led by Brenda McEnderfer Study of the book of Revelation

Missions: In Pursuit of the

Great Commission - Matthew 28: 18 -20 “

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 New Living Translation (NLT)

Mark Your Calendar - Sunday April 6, 2014 Sam Gunti will return to up-date and share God’s work in India through Good Life Ministries. On Sunday September 23, 2012 we were blessed to have guest speaker Sam Gunti, founder and president of Good Life Ministries in India: a copartner with Mount Oak’s home grown missionaries – Bill and Erma Collins founders of CMM (Children’s Medical Ministries). Sam’s Theme was “Revival Breaking Out In India.

REMINDER: Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund collection. Mount Oak has adopted-a-shelf at the pantry. We are responsible for keep-ing the canned fruit/applesauce shelf stocked throughout the year. Check out the pantry’s webpage – www.bowiefoodpantry.org Items most needed at the Pantry: Beef Stew, Corned Beef Hash, Chili, and Fruit/Applesauce. Thank you Mount Oak family for your faithful support of our 7 missionary families and all of our outreach programs!

Harriette Thompson, Mission Chair - heartstrings101@verizon.net

PRAYER CONCERNS

Mark 11:17 “My house shall be called a House of Prayer for all nations”

Praise the Lord: Baby Deklan’s health is improving (Randy Owen) Healing: Traci King, Ellen Wasserman, Walt Hammond, Jill Kauff-man, Karli (daughter of Noah and Leisa Gillespie), Phillip Davis (grand nephew of Gary & Janet Greenip), Betty Brand, Valerie Sowell (Jill Kauffman’s cousin), Bea Riley, Judy DeVito, Liz O’Stolatos, Pat Caldwell, Mary Jo Roberts, Marti C., (friends of M. Courtney), Fred Saavedra, Gary & Pete Morgan and family, Roger Mazyck, Julie Holt, Goldie Cook (Alice Holt’s aunt), Evelyn Martin (Mother of Jennifer Martin-Johnson & April Martin), Denise (friend of Laurie Hopkins), Lin Siddon and Cory Owen (friends of Laurell Leith), Joyce Thompson (daughter-in-law of Harriette Thompson), Austin Reese, Devin’s Dad to be healed, Justin Parson (Diane Gorman’s nephew), Pearl Cosenti-no (Bruce’s mother), Vernon Toogood (brother-in-law of Elizabeth Craig) Bereavement: Doug Osterhouse, husband of Cheryl and father of Morgan, Marcus, Mitch, and Matt: Mother of Pastor Charlie Brown Family/Friends: Bruce Cosentino, Monica (daughter of Alan & Ann Macomber), Phil Kaufman (Kevin’s brother), Jay Frost (Jill’s brother), Marquis (friend of Kathleen Steed), Ake (friend of Debbie Moham-med), Brianne and Evan (children of Laurell & David Leith) for employ-ment Pregnancy: Sarah (Gilmour) Staebler, Julie Turpin Military/School/Away from Home: All who are in harm’s way, Nick Glapion, Nick Reese, Sean Jones, Drew Painter, Michelle Isenhour, Christopher White, James Jernigan, Patrick Brennan, Michelle Ward, Peter Santini, Joe Mihoces, Missionaries: Bill & Erma Collins, Fred & Jacquie Heyn, Chris & Brenda Walker, Nick & Amy Repak, Ted & Elise Adomanis, Richard & Cheryl Jensen, and Paul & Marty Clark

Thank you for keeping this list up to date. Our intent is to pray through on these situations. However, space is a premium, therefore if you put someone on our Prayer Concerns, please let us know when their prayers are answered.

CALENDARCALENDARCALENDARCALENDAR----ATATATAT----AAAA----GLANCEGLANCEGLANCEGLANCE

For the Dates of February 28For the Dates of February 28For the Dates of February 28For the Dates of February 28————March 8, 2014March 8, 2014March 8, 2014March 8, 2014

Friday 10:30 am 5:00 pm

2/28 HOMESCHOOL Debates—Sanctuary SPORTS Basketball—Fellowship Hall

Saturday 7:30 am 8:00 am

3/1 Sunday Service Set Up Mission Trip to Mission Central—Off campus

Sunday 8:45 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

3/2 1st Worship Service—Sanctuary Adult Sunday School Class—Room 201 2nd Worship Service—Worship Center Children’s Church—Kingdom Kid’s Intercessory Prayer Meeting—Main Office AMPED-Doors Open AMPED Worship Service—Sanctuary

Monday 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

3/3 W B M N Women’s Morning Bible Study—Room 206 SPORTS Basketball—Fellowship Hall Women’s Ministry Games Night—Upper Room Men’s Bible Study—201

Tuesday 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

3/4 SPORTS Basketball—Fellowship Hall Women’s Discipleship Meeting—Room 202 Boy Scout Troop 1559 Meeting—Fellowship Hall

Wednesday 5:30 pm

6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

3/5 Ash Wednesday Wednesday Night Dinner—Fellowship Hall (Carl-Tacos) AWANA—Kingdom Kids Youth Small Groups—Various Rooms Ash Wednesday Service—Sanctuary

Thursday 9:00 am 4:30 pm 7:00 pm

3/6 Precepts (Revelation Lesson 8)—Room 200 SPORTS Basketball—Fellowship Hall Precepts (Revelation Lesson 8)—Room 200

Friday 5:00 pm

3/7 SPORTS Basketball—Fellowship Hall

Saturday 7:30 am

3/8 Sunday Service Set Up

(Week expanded due to electronic distribution weekly on Thursday’s.)