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Preschool ChildcareDuring our worship services

we have Sunday School available for preschoolers

ages 4 and younger.

Multi-MediaOur Service is recorded each week and shown on Cable 7 at 11:00 a.m.

DVDs and CDs of our services are available by calling the Church Office.

Fellowship PadsWe invite each person attending worship to fill out the information in the burgundy Fellowship Pads located on each pew. Pass the pad to your neighbor. When it reaches the end of the pew, return the pad back to the other end, noting the names of others on your row, and offer a warm Oakmont welcome.

Response TimeDuring the time of response

you are invited to...• make a decision for Christ.• make a decision to become a member of

Oakmont.• light a candle as a symbol of your

prayers at the stations by the windows.• write a prayer request at the stations by

the windows. Our ministerial staff prays for these requests each week.

• speak or pray with one of our ministers.• during the Emerge Worship Experience,

participate in communion at the stations at the front and rear of the sanctuary.

• during the Emerge Worship Experience, if you consider Oakmont your church home, bring your tithes and offerings to the communion stations.

1100 Red Banks RoadGreenville, NC 27858

252-756-1245

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Office HoursMonday-Friday

9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

All the MembersMinisters

Dr. Gregory P. RogersPastor

extension 206 • [email protected]

Rev. Michael R. McKnightMinister of Music


Rev. Beth M. ThompsonAssociate Pastor


Rev. Stephen C. HardingMinister of Media and Arts


Rev. Amy S. AndrewsMinister of Youth and College


Rev. Joshua A. BreazealeMinister of Education and Children


Mrs. Jimmie S. HughesDirector of Missions


Mr. Lawrence B. PowersCollege Ministry Intern


Rev. Layne G. RogersonCommunity Center Minister

[email protected]

Ms. Lauri R. JohnsonPastoral/Music Ministry Secretary


Mrs. Sally A. PrideEducational Ministries Secretary


Mrs. Beverly B. ButlerBusiness Administrator


Mr. D. Wayne TaylorFacility Manager


Mr. Butch JonesMr. Trever Schock

Sextons

Mrs. Alisa W. GilliamPianist

Mrs. Karen C. MeetzeOrganist

Mrs. Caroline BissetteTechnical Assistant

Mr. Dwayne BrownFood Services Director

Ms. Erica ChristensenFaith-Based After School Coordinator

Minister on Call

April 5-6Amy Andrews

916-9937

April 12-13Beth Thompson

757-1233

April 19-20Greg Rogers

916-2970

April 26-27Steve Harding

353-5053

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him

be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all

generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

Connecting lives with Christ as the center by following God’s purpose—through reaching, serving, going, and growing in faith.

April 6, 2014 Fifth Sunday in Lent

Communitybuilding deep and caring relationships with others

Sunday • April 6, 2014 8:20 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Worship Service .................................................................................................... Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Emerge Worship Experience ............................................................................ Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. Children’s Musical Pizza Lunch ......................................................................Choir Suite 12:00 p.m. Indulge College Lunch .............................................................................. Fellowship Hall 2:30 p.m. GA Tea ................................................................................................Bebie Barrett’s Home 4:30 p.m. Youth Praise/Skit Team Practice ............................................... Multi-Purpose Room 4:30 p.m. Revelation Players Rehearsal ........................................................................... Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. Highest Praise rehearsal ...................................................................................Choir Suite 6:00 p.m. Youth Dinner & Bible Studies Dinner with Crossover and Inquirers Classes ............................ Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Crossover Experiencing God Class 6:30 p.m. Inquirers Class 7:30 p.m. Backpacking Information Meeting .......................................... Multi-Purpose Room

Monday • April 7, 2014 3:00 p.m. Backyard Buddies--Book Buddies 5:30 p.m. Oakmont CJC Dinner, Bible Study, Class ..................................................... Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Ladies Monday Night Bible Study ............................................................... Rawl Parlor 7:30 p.m. CSF CBF-NC Campus Ministry Bible Study..............................................Mendenhall 7:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Prayer Groups 9:00 p.m. Intentional College Community Prayer Meeting .........................Oakmont Square

Tuesday • April 8, 2014 10:00 a.m. Steadfast Mission Group ................................................................................ Rawl Parlor 11:30 a.m. Senior Adult Lunch Bunch 12:00 p.m. Oakmont CJC Advisory Meeting ................................................................... Room 502 3:00 p.m. Backyard Buddies--Tutoring 4:15 p.m. Children’s Musical Drama Rehearsal .......................................................Drama Room 7:00 p.m. Intentional College Community Meal and Bible Study ..........Community Room

Wednesday • April 9, 2014 12:30 p.m. Baptist Men’s Lunch .................................................................................Uptown Chico’s 4:00 p.m. JOY Singers’ Rehearsal ......................................................................................Choir Suite 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Supper ............................................................. Fellowship Hall and Kitchen 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs ..................................................................................................Choir Suite 6:00 p.m. Preschool Choirs 6:00 p.m. Youth Room Opens ..........................................................................................Youth Room 6:15 p.m. Adult Small Group Studies 6:30 p.m. Youth Connect Worship ............................................................... Multi-Purpose Room 6:45 p.m. Children’s Missions 6:45 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal ............................................................................................ Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. Preschool Missions 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal ...................................................................................Choir Suite 8:00 p.m. College Guy’s Bible Study .............................East Coast Wings 2 Go (10th Street)

Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:00 p.m. Oakmont CJC Computer Lab ..............................................................Computer Center 4:15 p.m. Children’s Musical Drama Rehearsal .......................................................Drama Room 7:00 p.m. CSF CBFNC Campus Ministry Community Meeting.................................Bate 2015

Friday, April 11, 2014 6:30 p.m. Japanese Table Talk.................................................................................... Fellowship Hall

Saturday, April 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. Revelation Players Rehearsal ........................................................................... Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal ..................................................Choir Suite & Music Library

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Oakmont,s 50 Years • Celebrating the Past • Embracing the Future

New ArrivalThe rosebud gracing our sanctuary this morning welcomes:

Zachary James Weaverson of Jimmy & Kelly Weaver; born March 3, 2014

grandson of Wayne & Becky Taylor; great-grandson of Janice Taylor

CelebrationSunday

April 27, 2014register for FREE lunch online

or in the Narthex

Fair Trade Market

April 6 & 13in Grand Central

Leader: God calls us from the valley of dry bones. Come, listen for a word from our God.

People: We hear God calling us in a far distant voice. We had nearly forgotten God’s care for us.

Leader: The Spirit breathes life into our dry bones. God offers hope when we have lost our way.

People: Our souls wait for the refreshment God offers. Our spirits are filled with great expectation.

Leader: Christ came as a light to the entire world. Christ comes among us today to light our way.

All: We hear the teacher calling for us. Christ unbinds us that we may see and believe.

GOD IS CALLING

Bebie Barrett’s House206 Berkshire Road, Greenville

Young Ladies,come dressed in your Sunday best!

Today2:30-4:00 p.m.

GA Tea

April 13Both Morning Worship Services

led by theChancel Choir, Orchestra, and Revelation Players

Children’s Musical Pizza Lunch

TODAY! 12 noon until 1:30 p.m.

During our 50th year we are asking each Oakmonter to

give 50 hours for ministry.

Get you copy of 50 Ways to be Missional

at Oakmont in Sunday School, the Narthex, or Grand Central,

today!

Copies are also available on-line at

www.oakmont50.com

* All who are able, please stand 04.06.14

Gathering of God’s People Preparation for Worship Orchestra “O How I Love Jesus”

“God is Calling” (see bulletin) Lawrence Powers * Hymn of Adoration No. 16 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

* Prayer Michael McKnight

Proclaiming God’s Word Sermon Greg Rogers “When Competition Falls to Collaboration” 1 Corinthians 1:9-13; 3:3-11, 21-23

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper “In Remembrance” (no. 461) “Come, Share the Lord” soloist, Jeff Hall

Responding With Gratitude & Commitment * Hymn of Response “How Lovely Is Your Church, O Lord”

* Prayer for Our Offering Deacon

“I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” Chancel Choir; soloist, Karen Meetze

* “Glory Be to the Father” (no. 813)

Sending Forth in Service & Ministry Sharing of Decisions Greg Rogers

* Blessing Steve Harding

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Gathering of God’s People * “God is Calling” (see bulletin) Lawrence Powers

* “Everlasting God”

Welcome and Prayer Michael McKnight

* “Mighty Redeemer” * “Revelation Song”

Proclaiming God’s Word Sermon Greg Rogers

“When Competition Falls to Collaboration” 1 Corinthians 1:9-13; 3:3-11, 21-23

Responding With Gratitude & Commitment * “You Are the One”





















Since God has called us into covenant with Him and has gathered us for His purpose:

We, upon a profession of faith, having committed ourselves to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, do now covenant with one another as one Body in Christ.

To God the Father and the Son, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit:

We pledge our full obedience and commit ourselves to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and to honor no persuasion or command contrary to His will.

We covenant to live in this church as disciples, seeking ever to grow in the knowledge of God, and as witnesses to God’s redemptive act and sustaining grace.

We covenant to attend and support the worship of this church, its ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute to its support in its total mission by giving of our time, our abilities, and our money.

We covenant to live as Christians in our homes, to engage in family and individual devotions, to teach our children by instruction and example that Christ is Savior and Lord, and that in commitment to Him they will find life’s highest purpose.

We engage to hold one another in Christian love, to be slow to judge and quick to forgive. We shall not consciously engage in conduct which may cause another to stumble. In compassion, affection, and concern, we shall minister to each other in sickness, distress, and bereavement, pray for each other, be mindful and considerate of one another, and share one another’s joys and sorrows.

We further covenant to live as Christians in the world, to be exemplary in our conduct and just in our dealing:

We covenant to include all people everywhere within the circle of our love and concern, and to regard as of the household of faith all who worship Christ as Savior and Lord. As we hold to our Baptist heritage, we shall seek with all Christians a unity of spirit and action.

We further resolve that we shall become active members of another church when circumstances require our separation from this one.

In this covenant made we shall stand firm, holding its principles in sincerity, judging ourselves false to our professed faith if we ignore its demands upon our lives and resources, and renewing it regularly with each other before God in our common worship.

Church CovenantSince God has called us into covenant with Him and has gathered us for His purpose:












Church CovenantSince God has called us into covenant with Him and has gathered us for His purpose:












Church Covenant

MISSION STATEMENT

CORE VALUESCORE VALUES


Innovationseeking creative possibilities for ministry in God’s kingdom,

that demonstrate openness to the Holy Spirit’s mysterious and surprising ways

Missionalusing our church resources as a hub of ministry in our community and world

to be the loving presence of Christ in meeting the physical, relational, and spiritual needs of people

Spiritual Growthpracticing the spiritual disciplines through studying the Bible, and Participating in

formative group studies as the Spirit forms us into the likeness of Jesus

Prayercommunicating with God, discerning where He is at work, and acting in concert

with God in obedience










Worshiphonoring God with praise and thanksgiving, prayer and confession,

the giving of God’s tithes and our offerings, and hearing and responding to God’s Word read and proclaimed



MISSION STATEMENTConnecting lives with Christ as the center

by following God’s purpose–through reaching, serving, going, and growing in faith.

communicating with God, discerning where He is at work, and acting in concert with God in obedience

building deep and caring relationships with others

practicing the spiritual disciplines through studying the Bible, and Participating in formative group studies as the Spirit forms us into the likeness of Jesus

seeking creative possibilities for ministry in God’s kingdom, that demonstrate openness to the Holy Spirit’s mysterious and surprising ways

using our church resources as a hub of ministry in our community and world to be the loving presence of Christ in meeting the physical, relational,

and spiritual needs of people

honoring God with praise and thanksgiving, prayer and confession, the giving of God’s tithes and our offerings, and hearing and responding

to God’s Word read and proclaimed

MISSION STATEMENT


































MISSION STATEMENT


































Gathering of God’s People Preparation for Worship Orchestra “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”

Meaning of the Service Greg Rogers

* Call to Worship Joshua Breazeale Leader: Jesus is coming! People: From the mountainside, from the seaside, from the homes of the rich, and the company of the poor. from the bedside of those who are sick. Leader: Jesus is coming! People: Along dusty roads, with a ragged band of travelers, Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Jesus comes to worship. All: Jesus is here.

* “With Waving Palms and Shouts of Praise”

* Prayer Lawrence Powers

Proclaiming God’s Word “Palm Sunday” Revelation Players

“Blessed Be the One” Chancel Choir

Scripture Lesson Amy Andrews Philippians 6:2-11

“Christ Is Our Brother” Chancel Choir

Voices (Part 1) Revelation Players; written by Denise Day Spencer

“Dark Gethsemane” Chancel Choir

Voices (Part 2) Revelation Players

“Calvary’s Love” Chancel Choir & Orchestra

Voices (Part 3) Revelation Players

“In the Shadow of the Cross” Chancel Choir

Responding With Gratitude & Commitment * Hymn of Response No. 305 “Jesus Paid It All”


“The Old, Rugged Cross” Orchestra

* “Doxology”


Blessing Beth Thompson

April 13, 20149:40 & 11 a.m.

6:15 p.m. • April 17

Maundy ThursdayWorship Service

featuring music, videos, and communion

as we remember Christ’s last night before his crucifixion.

Stations of the Cross

St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Relive Christ’s journey to the cross by hearing the scripture read and the

story told as you walk to various points representing the path Jesus took.

12 noon • April 18

Weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m. - 12 noon

April 14-20 • Multi-Purpose Room

L A B Y R I N T HL A B Y R I N T H

A labyrinth is a circular design, placed on the floor, which allows a person to walk the path to the center and return along the same path to the

beginning. The purpose of the labyrinth is to allow people to come and find a space for prayer and meditation with God.

Join us as we celebrate our risen Lordat both morning worship services.

9:40 & 11:00 o’clock • April 20

During our morning Worship Services on Easter we will receive a special offering that will go towards

the renovations of our new building at 1400 Red Banks Road.

O F F E R I N G

June 8, 2014If you are graduating from high school, college, or

with an advanced degree, please fill out a Graduation Recognition Form by May 15.

You may also use this form to RSVP for the Graduate Luncheon.

Forms are available in the Church Office and in Grand Central.

Forms will also be mailed to all our known graduates.

May 16-17, 2014Oakmont will host leaders from churches across the state and the nation as we share our story of ministry and missions.

This will be a non-traditional 24 Hour learning experience helping to deepen the missional impact of other churches. There will be numerous opportunities for Oakmonters to volunteer and share during this exciting event.

Sunday, May 46:00 p.m.

Children’sMusical

Remaining Rehearsal Schedule

Drama RehearsalsApril 14, 16, 23, 24 • 4:15-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Choir RehearsalApril 10 • 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Final RehearsalsTuesday, April 29 • Drama • 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30 • Everyone • 6:00-7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 1 • Everyone • 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,

according to his power that is at work within us,

to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

years

M I N I S T R Y

70% of Baptist Children's Homes residents come to us unchurched. Be Christ's hands and feet—feed them by helping to collect more than 700,000 meals and snacks.

A list of needed items can be found on our web site or in Grand Central.

Bring items to the Drop Zone by April 20, 2014.

May 25 through August 31

SUMMERSCHEDULE

9:40 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages Classes from all three regular hours will meet at 9:40 a.m. Some classes may move to new rooms or be combined. Look for signs (in late May) to know where your class is meeting.

11:00 a.m. Combined Worship ServiceFeaturing items from both our worship styles including music, communion, Children’s Worship Time, drama, prayer, and proclamation.

During our summer schedule we need volunteers to assist with Extended Teaching Care for ages 4 and younger during the Worship Service.

If you are wiling to volunteer for one or more Sundays, contact Joshua Breazeale.

This is a great short-term volunteer opportunity with our preschoolers.You will be able to show them God’s love for one hour.

Volunteers Needed



to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

years

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M I N I S T R Y

Today @ 4 p.m. • Rawl Parlor

April 27, 2014Worship Service • 10:30 a.m.

Only One Service This Day • No Sunday School

Guest Preacher: Mike QueenPastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC • Currently Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC

The service will include a celebration of our past 50 years along with anticipation for what God has in store for Oakmont’s future.Featuring music from our 9:40 and Emerge Services, along with returning musicians in our choir, orchestra,

and ensembles. A specially commissioned choir anthem for our 50th Anniversary will be debuted.

Catered Lunch • 12 noonCatered by Bill’s Barbecue • No Cost

Lunch ReservationsSo that we may be prepared with enough food, please register for the free lunch on our

anniversary web page: www.oakmont50.com or in the Narthex by April 20.

We will have tables set up in our Multi-Purpose Room and Fellowship Hall, but you are invited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a true “dinner on the grounds.”

In recognition of Oakmont’s 50th Anniversary we want to celebrate what has happened in our history—from our beginnings in 1964 on the campus of East Carolina College, to our first service on Red Banks Road, to the ministry in our community and around the world. However, we also want to embrace the future and our God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. As part of our year-long anniversary celebration we are asking Oakmonters (of all ages) to commit to giving 50 hours of service over the next year. A brochure, 50 Ways to be Missional at Oakmont, has been created and details 50 ministries in which Oakmonters are already involved. A brief description of these ministries is provided along with contact information for those coordinating these ministries. If you have questions, feel free to be in touch with these people for additional information. Copies of this brochure are available in Sunday School classes, the Narthex, and Grand Central. Prayerfully consider the ways in which God may be calling you to serve this year. We invite you to select at least one of these opportunities where you may become the hands and feet of Christ in our church, community, or neighborhood. You may discover a new place where you can serve God in the coming year. You may already be involved with one or more of the ministries listed and we are not asking you to take on additional areas of service outside your current involvements. We are inviting the entire congregation to be intentional and prayerful with the use of spiritual gifts, time, and efforts as we honor God during our anniversary year. During our Celebration Sunday Worship Service on April 27th we will ask each Oakmonter to turn in a Commitment Card indicating areas of ministry for the next year. A team leader from the ministry you select will contact you later to discuss your participation.

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Minister on Call

April 12-13Beth Thompson • 757-1233

April 19-21Greg Rogers • 756-9992

April 26-27Steve Harding • 353-5053

May 3-4Beth Thompson • 757-1233

May 10-11Joshua Breazeale • 702-4301

May 17-18Amy Andrews • 916-9937

May 24-26Michael McKnight • 321-0285

May 31-June 1Amy Andrews • 916-9937

June 7-8Greg Rogers • 756-9992

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Sunday • April 13, 2014 • Palm/Passion Sunday 8:20 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Worship Service .................................................................................................... Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Emerge Worship Experience ............................................................................ Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 12:00 p.m. Indulge College Lunch .............................................................................. Fellowship Hall 4:00 p.m. Care Ministry ....................................................................................................... Rawl Parlor 4:00 p.m. Youth Backpacking Trip Packing ............................................... Multi-Purpose Room 6:00 p.m. Inquirers Class Fellowship Dinner ........................................................ Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Youth Dinner & Bible Studies Dinner with Crossover and Inquirers Classes ............................ Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Crossover Experiencing God Class 6:30 p.m. Inquirers Class 7:00 p.m. College Girl’s Bible Study..................................................................................Mi Cabana

Monday • April 14, 2014 3:00 p.m. Book Buddies ................................................................................................................Library 4:15 p.m. Children’s Musical Drama Rehearsal .......................................................Drama Room 5:30 p.m. Oakmont CJC Dinner, Bible Study, Class ............................................ Fellowship Hall 7:30 p.m. CSF CBF-NC Campus Ministry Bible Study.............. Mendenhall Student Center 7:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Prayer Groups 9:00 p.m. Intentional College Community Prayer Meeting .........................Oakmont Square

Tuesday • April 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. Labyrinth Available (until 5 p.m.) ............................................. Multi-Purpose Room 3:30 p.m. Back Yard Buddies Tutoring 5:30 p.m. Medical Clinic Leadership Team Meeting .........Business Administrator’s Office 7:00 p.m. Intentional College Community Meal and Bible Study ..........Community Room

Wednesday • April 16, 2014 9:00 a.m. Labyrinth Available (until 5 p.m.) ............................................. Multi-Purpose Room 12:30 p.m. Baptist Men’s Lunch .................................................................................Uptown Chico’s 4:15 p.m. Children’s Musical Drama Rehearsal .......................................................Drama Room 7:30 p.m. Emerge Musicians Rehearsal ........................................................................... Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. College Guy’s Bible Study .............................East Coast Wings 2 Go (10th Street)

Thursday • April 17, 2014 • Maundy Thursday 9:00 a.m. Labyrinth Available (until 5 p.m.) ............................................. Multi-Purpose Room 1:00 p.m. OCJC Computer Lab ..............................................................................Computer Center 4:00 p.m. JOY Singers’ Rehearsal ......................................................................................Choir Suite 5:00 PM Youth Backpacking Trip Departs 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Supper ............................................................. Fellowship Hall and Kitchen 6:15 PM Maundy Thursday Service ................................................................................ Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. CSF CBFNC Campus Ministry Community Meeting.......................ECU Bate 2015 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal ........................................................... Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. Illuminate Grad Student Bible Study ...................................Starbucks (10th Street)

Friday • April 18, 2014 • Good Friday 9:00 a.m. Labyrinth Available (until 5 p.m.) ............................................. Multi-Purpose Room 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross ...........................................................St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Sunday • April 20, 2014 • Easter 8:20 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Worship Service .................................................................................................... Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Emerge Worship Experience ............................................................................ Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Sunday School

Sabbath SundayAll Afternoon and Evening Activities Suspended



















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Ms. Lauri R. JohnsonPastoral/Music Ministry Secretaryextension 202 • [email protected]








Sextons






Oakmont Baptist ChurchApril 17, 2014

6:15 p.m.

Dr. Gregory P. Rogers Pastor

Rev. Michael R. McKnight Minister of Music

Rev. Beth M. Thompson Associate Pastor

Rev. Stephen C. Harding Minister of Media and Arts

Rev. Amy S. Andrews Minister of Youth and College

Rev. Joshua Breazeale Minister of Education and Children

Mrs. Jimmie S. Hughes Director of Missions

Mr. Lawrence Powers College Ministry Intern

Rev. Layne Rogerson Community Center Minister


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This day is referred to as Maundy Thursday, a term derived through the Old French mande from the Latin mandatum novum, “a new commandment” associated with John 13:34 and perhaps also with the footwashing reported earlier in the chapter.

It is on this night in Holy Week that we remember the final supper Jesus shared with His disciples in the context of Passover. This event, which reveals the holiness of all subsequent meals eaten in His name, institutes the beginning of the church’s celebration of the Lord’s Supper, or Holy Communion, or the Eucharist. This evening also marks the beginning of the most solemn and joyful celebration of the entire Christian year.

It is hoped that each person present will become more aware of the sadness and despair evident before and during the crucifixion. At the end of the service following the dismissal, each person is asked to leave silently as he or she contemplates the tragedy of the Cross. Jesus, the Son of God, is dead; there is nothing more to do but wait--for the Day of Resurrection!

Tonight’s service is in two parts: a remembrance of the last meal Jesus had with his disciples, and a Tenebrae (Service of Darkness and Shadows).

*Preparation for Worship

*��¤¢��¦�¤��¤��¤�� (read in silence) This is a night to remember, and in the remembering we

pray that we may know the full meaning of these holy symbols that we will share. They represent so much love and forgiveness, so much pain and healing, so much of what is really important in our lives. May these moments that we share together tonight prepare us for understanding with even more clarity the sacrifice and gift of a Good Friday and the incredible hope of an Easter Sunday. O God, as we eat the bread and drink from the cup, may there be a personal, meaningful moving of our spirit toward yours.

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Leader: Come and remember the love of Jesus and the many temptations of a world that would entice us, like Judas, to betray the trust of a suffering God.

People: We come to travel with Jesus the way of the Cross, so that our Easter “alleluia” will take on new meaning.

All: Let us worship together and reflect upon the life of Christ, that we might remember what discipleship may cost, and what it may reap.

ၐ�� “An Upper Room with Evening Lamps”

* all who are able, please stand

*��¡��¤§¡�� John 13:1-17 Beth Thompson

*Prayer (in unison) Joshua BreazealeHoly God, we need your help to face tonight’s challenges. We want to share in the heritage of our faith, to remember the saving drama of Passover and to celebrate Jesus’ last meal with close friends. We want to be disciples, but we also count the cost of following you. We gather as your servant people knowing we are precious in your sight, yet we’re afraid to take the risk of trusting you completely. Lead us this night into deeper commitment. Amen.

*��¨�¤�¤��¤��¤�� Luke 22:1-6 as told through sand drawing

*��££�� (silently - please confess your sins using the Agnus Dei prayer below)

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on me. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us your peace.

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(congregation reads the part printed in bold)

On this night, we gather as the Hebrew people gathered in exile to share the Lamb and celebrate your passing over them in mercy.

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

On this night, we pass on to children and strangers what we have received from you, Lord Jesus:

Who on the night you left us, took bread, blessed it, broke it and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Do this in remembrance of me.” Then at the table with the disciples, Jesus took the cup and said, “This is my life for you, share in its newness and remember me.”

And so we remember: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

As we remember you, Lord Jesus Christ, Pour out yourself again for us and on these gifts of bread and cup. By your Holy Spirit make us living remembrances of your great love and life.

Fill us with a new understanding of love among all your children that others may see our witness and draw close to you.

We praise your name, Holy God, the One who made us, the One who faced death for us, and the One who sustains our lives, Holy Trinity.

Amen.

*Communion Communion will be by intinction, served at four stations at

the front of the sanctuary. Please exit your row to the right and return from the left. You will be invited to sing as you move forward to receive communion.

The words will be on the screens.

Hymns: No. 305 “Jesus Paid It All” stanzas 1 & 2 No. 302 “Lamb of God” stanzas 1 & 2 No. 324 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” stanzas 1, 2, & 3

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the name given to a medieval tradition of reading Scripture and extinguishing candles, either at the end of a Holy Thursday service or on Good Friday.

Tonight, before each scripture reading, we will sing a variation of a phrase from the hymn “Were You There?”

Were you there when he knelt alone in prayer?1st Scripture Reading: Mark 14:32-42

Were you there when they came to take my Lord?2nd Scripture Reading: Mark 14:43-50

Were you there when they stood my Lord on trial?3rd Scripture Reading: Mark 14:53-62

Were you there when my Lord was beat upon?4th Scripture Reading: Mark 14:63-65

Were you there when He heard the rooster crow?5th Scripture Reading: Mark 14:66-72

Were you there when the second trial began?6th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:1-5

Were you there when the crowd began to leave?7th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:6-15

Were you there when the soldiers mocked my Lord?8th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:16-20

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?9th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:21-24

Were you there when they taunted dying Christ?10th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:25-32

Were you there when my Lord gave up His life?11th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:33-39

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?12th Scripture Reading: Mark 15:40-41, 45-46

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April 20Celebrate our Risen Lord during both worship services

9:40 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

March 29Stations of the Cross

12 noon at St. Peter’s Catholic Church

During our morning Worship Services on Easter we will receive a special offering that will go towards

the renovations of our new building at 1400 Red Banks Road.

O F F E R I N G

April 27, 2014

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Only One Service This Day • No Sunday School

Guest Preacher: Dr. Mike QueenPastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC • Currently Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC

Catered Lunch12 noon

Catered by Bill’s Barbecue • No CostSo that we will have enough food, sign up on-line or in the Narthex.

WALKING THE

LABYRINTH with

We have set up our labyrinth in the Multi-Purpose Room.

A new addition this year is the option to also observe the Stations of the Cross as you walk the labyrinth. The Stations of the Cross guide

you through Jesus’ last hours on this earth and serve as a time of reflection on His sacrifice and His call to us to follow Him.

Preschool ChildcareDuring our worship services

we have Sunday School available for preschoolers

ages 4 and younger.

Multi-MediaOur Service is recorded each week and shown on Cable 7 at 11:00 a.m.

DVDs and CDs of our services are available by calling the Church Office.

Fellowship PadsWe invite each person attending worship to fill out the information in the burgundy Fellowship Pads located on each pew. Pass the pad to your neighbor. When it reaches the end of the pew, return the pad back to the other end, noting the names of others on your row, and offer a warm Oakmont welcome.

Response TimeDuring the time of response

you are invited to...• make a decision for Christ.• make a decision to become a member of

Oakmont.• light a candle as a symbol of your

prayers at the stations by the windows.• write a prayer request at the stations by

the windows. Our ministerial staff prays for these requests each week.

• speak or pray with one of our ministers.• during the Emerge Worship Experience,

participate in communion at the stations at the front and rear of the sanctuary.

• during the Emerge Worship Experience, if you consider Oakmont your church home, bring your tithes and offerings to the communion stations.


252-756-1245

www.oakmontchurch.comwww.oakmont50.com

Office HoursMonday-Friday

9 a.m. until 5 p.m.



















[email protected]

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Sextons






Minister on CallApril 19-21Greg Rogers

916-2970

April 26-27Steve Harding

353-5053

May 3-4Beth Thompson

757-1233

May 10-11Joshua Breazeale

702-4301

May 17-18Amy Andrews

916-9937

May 24-26Michael McKnight

321-0285

May 31-June 1Amy Andrews

916-9937

June 7-8Greg Rogers

756-9992

During our morning Worship Services on today we will receive a special offering that will go towards the renovations of our new building

at 1400 Red Banks Road.

O F F E R I N G

April 20, 2014 • Oakmont Baptist Church

An Easter Call to Worship

Leader: After nights of deep darkness,People: we come in the bright light of this Easter morning.Leader: We come in search of something.People: We come in search of the living.Leader: We come in search of the Living One,People: the Resurrected One.Leader: We come with eyes open to the dark emptiness of the tomb.People: We come with ears tuned to hear the angel proclamation:Leader: Christ is not here, for he is risen.All: Christ is risen indeed!

Sunday • April 20, 2014 • Easter 8:00 a.m. Labyrinth Available (until 12 p.m.) ............................................ Multi-Purpose Room 8:20 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Worship Service .................................................................................................... Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Emerge Worship Experience ............................................................................ Sanctuary

Sabbath SundayAll Afternoon and Evening Activities Suspended

Monday • April 21, 2014 All Day Church Office Closed 7:30 p.m. CSF CBF-NC Campus Ministry Bible Study.............. Mendenhall Student Center 9:00 p.m. Intentional College Community Prayer Meeting .........................Oakmont Square

Tuesday • April 22, 2014 4:15 p.m. Children’s Musical Drama Rehearsal .......................................................Drama Room 7:00 p.m. Intentional College Community Meal and Bible Study ..........Community Room

Wednesday • April 23, 2014 12:30 p.m. Baptist Men’s Lunch .................................................................................Uptown Chico’s 4:15 p.m. Children’s Musical Drama Rehearsal .......................................................Drama Room 8:00 p.m. College Guy’s Bible Study .............................East Coast Wings 2 Go (10th Street)

Thursday • April 24, 2014 7:00 p.m. CSF CBFNC Campus Ministry Community Meeting.......................ECU Bate 2015 8:00 p.m. Graduate Student Bible Study ...............................................Starbucks (10th Street)

Saturday • April 26, 2014 10:30 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal ............................................................................................ Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Orchestra and Chancel Choir Rehearsal....................................................... Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. Combined Ensembles Rehearsal .................................................................... Sanctuary



to him be glory in the churchand in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations,for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

In recognition of Oak-mont’s 50th Anniversa-ry we want to celebrate what has happened in our history—from our beginnings in 1964 on the campus of East Car-olina College, to our first service on Red Banks Road, to the ministry in our community and around the world. However, we also want to embrace the future and our God who is able to do im-measurably more than all we ask or imagine. As part of our year-long anniversary celebration we are asking Oakmonters (of all ages) to commit to giving 50 hours of service over the next year. A brochure, 50 Ways to be Missional at Oakmont, has been created and details 50 ministries in which Oakmonters are already involved. A brief description of these ministries is provided along with contact information for those coordinating these ministries. If you have questions, feel free to be in touch with these people for additional information. Copies of this brochure are available in Sunday School classes, the Narthex, and Grand Central. Prayerfully consider the ways in which God may be calling you to serve this year. We invite you to select at least one of these opportunities where you may become the hands and feet of Christ in our church, community, or neighborhood. You may discover a new place where you can serve God in the coming year. You may already be involved with one or more of the ministries listed and we are not asking you to take on additional areas of service outside your current involvements. We are inviting the entire congregation to be intentional and prayerful with the use of spiritual gifts, time, and efforts as we honor God during our anniversary year. During our Celebration Sunday Worship Service on April 27th we will ask each Oakmonter to turn in a Commitment Card indicating areas of ministry for the next year. A team leader from the ministry you select will contact you later to discuss your participation.

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NEXT WEEKWorship Service

10:30 a.m.Only One Service This Day • No Sunday School

Guest Preacher: Dr. Mike QueenPastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC

Currently Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC

The service will include a celebration of our past 50 years along with anticipation for what God has in store for Oakmont’s future.

Featuring music from our 9:40 and Emerge Services, along with returning musicians in our choir, orchestra, and ensembles. A specially commissioned choir anthem for our 50th Anniversary will be debuted.

Catered Lunch12 noon

Catered by Bill’s Barbecue • No Cost

Reservation DeadlineTODAY!

So that we will have enough food, sign up in the Narthex or Grand Central

or on our Anniversary Website(www.oakmont50.com)

70% of Baptist Children's Homes residents come to us unchurched. Be Christ's hands and feet—feed them by helping to collect more than 700,000 meals and snacks.

A list of needed items can be found on our web site or in Grand Central.

Bring items to the Drop Zone by April 20, 2014.

more details available at:www.friendsofcpc.org

or by contacting April Anderson ([email protected])

Saturday, May 3rd4:00-7:00 p.m.

E.B. Aycock Middle School TrackLive MusicPig Pickin’Fun Games

ProTown BMX Stunt Show

Face PaintingInflatables for the Kids

Purple the ClownGreat Fellowship

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 fundraisers in each age category(Children, Teens, Adults)

PARKING Please consider parking n the spaces at the office complex adjacent to our building.

Also, please park as far back in our parking lot as possible so that others may find spaces.

Finally, consider carpooling and bringing as few vehicles as possible per family.

Lunch SeatingWe will have tables and chairs set up in the Multi-Purpose Room and Fellowship Hall, along with other spaces in the building. However, we need many folks to bring chairs, blankets, etc. and sit outside and enjoy a true “dinner on the grounds.”

Childcare will be provided for preschoolers ages 4 and younger during the Worship Service.

All preschoolers will need to check in at Grand Central.

The Preschool Wing doors closest to the back parking lot and the playground will be locked to allow a better traffic flow on this morning

Preschool Childcare

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Gathering of God’s People Preparation for Worship Orchestra “Lives Again Our Glorious King”

* Easter Call to Worship Steve Harding

Choral Introit Chancel Choir & Orchestra “Resurrection Celebration” * An Easter Jubilation “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” (no. 367) “Alleluia! Christ Is Risen” “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (no. 45) “All Hail the Pow’r of Jesus’ Name” (no. 43)


Proclaiming God’s Word Children’s Worship Time Joshua Breazeale

Gospel Lesson Michael McKnight Matthew 28:1-10

Easter Morning Prayer Beth Thompson

Sermon Greg Rogers “A Dead Man Walking” Psalm 118: 1-9, 13-14, 17-18, 22-24

Responding With Gratitude & Commitment * Hymn of Response No. 361 “Worship Christ, the Risen King”

During the hymn of response you are invited to bring your

Easter Offering for the renovation of the property at 1400 Red Banks Road

to the baskets at the front of the sanctuary.


“Christ Is Risen” Chancel Choir & Orchestra

* “Doxology” Congregation


* No. 39, “The Hallelujah Chorus” Congregation

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Gathering of God’s People * “Prepare Ye the Way”

* Easter Call to Worship Steve Harding * Invocation Beth Thompson

“The Wonderful Cross” * “Victor’s Crown”



Sermon Greg Rogers “A Dead Man Walking” Psalm 118:1-9, 13-14, 17-18, 22-24

Responding With Gratitude & Commitment * “Center” * “I Have a Hope”



to the baskets at the communion stations.


* Blessing Beth Thompson

























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