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Oakland

Baptist

Church

THE ACORN

March 2014

Located at: 2965 Oakland Church Rd.

Gum Spring, VA 23065

On the web at: www.Oakland-Baptist.com

Office: 804-556-3550

From The Pastor’s Pen-- March 2014 The last dance, the final curtain call, the epilogue, the swan song, the closing, the benediction, what more can be said... “and in conclusion” You have heard words like these before. Pastors have come and pastors have gone, but the ministry continues because Jesus said to Peter, “upon you I will build my church. And the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” You are like Peter. With your faith there is nothing you cannot do. You are strong. You are resilient. You are uniquely made for today and tomorrow. And with God “All things are possible to those who believe.” Allow me to share a paraphrase from Philippians:

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overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of

you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from

the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good

work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my

heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all

of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of

you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in

knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is

best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the

fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and

praise of God.

Thank you Oakland Church for who you’ve been, all that you are, and

all you will be...

It has been a joy to serve Jesus as your pastor...

Rev Kev

In this issue: Pastor’s Pens 1 Articles 2 Newsletter / Bulletin Deadlines & Notes 2 Database changes Contact info 2 What’s up with the Youth these days? 3 Anniversaries 3 Birthdays 3 Assignments 7 Calendar of Events 7 Prayer Reminders 8

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Keep in Touch!

Audrey Brown Lexington Court 1776 Cambridge Drive

Henrico, VA 23238 Ruth Coleman The LynMoore 12411 Gayton Road, #302 Richmond, VA 23238 Margie Gonzalez, 334.692.4131 162 Jones Road Newton, Alabama 36352 Tom & Claire Parrish, 804.447.4141 12401 Gayton Road Room 325 Henrico, VA 23238

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Do you want to put something in the bulletin or

newsletter? Do you want to put something on

our Website or in the Goshen News? If so,

please submit the information exactly as you

want it to appear and where you want it to

appear, BY the deadlines listed below to:

communication@oakland-baptist.com email. For those of you without email access, please

call or submit your written request to Sherry

Alston.

Deadlines:

Bulletin – 12 noon of each

Thursday

Newsletter – 15th of each

month at noon

Website – 12 noon of each

Thursday Goshen Newsletter – 15th of each

month

Have you moved??? Has your name changed? Do

you have an update to a birthday or anniversary in

your family? If you answered YES to any of these

questions…Please notify YOUR DEACON with ANY

CHANGES to your personal information; name,

address, phone # changes, new births, deaths,

weddings and divorce information for name changes or anniversary deletions to keep the

church database updated for newsletter & other

mailings to members & non-members. When we

don’t have your correct mailing address, your mail

is returned to the post office & the church is

charged return postage. If you don’t know who

your deacon is, please contact any member of the

Deacon Fellowship: Len & Paula Archer, Lesley

Alford, Sherry Alston, Bill & Pat Groome, Hazel

Morgan, Frank Smith, or Glenn Williams. Thank you.

YYOOUURR OOBBCC WWEEBBSSIITTEE

How often do you visit the website? Is there some

information or pictures, etc. that you’d like to see on our website? If you are part of any group at Oakland,

PLEASE submit your information about upcoming events, recent events, and happenings to be

included…you never know who’s looking for a place to go on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights or to

attend your groups activities! Please submit information

to: www.oakland-baptist.com Thank you.

A special called business meeting will

be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March

5, 2014, for the purpose to elect a Pulpit

Committee and to remove the hollow and

dying tree and to suggest that as the

location for the Boy Scouts project.

It’s just March, but VBS is right around the corner…June 16 – 20. This year’s theme is “Wilderness Escape: Where God Guides & Provides.” We’ll join Moses as he and the Israelites escape Egypt and travel to parts unknown – trusting God all the while! Planning has begun and we’ve had our 1st meeting. There are lots of opportunities for everyone….Celebration Leader, Drama Leader (Bible Story), Tribe Leaders, Publicity Coordinator, Decoration Coordinator and more! If interested in helping out, please contact Sharon Kincaid at grammykincaid@yahoo.com or call 804.439.1417. Our next planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!

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David Bailey 3/1

William Hees 3/1

Robert Grooms 3/5

Uriah Marks 3/5

Eddie Bradshaw 3/7

Brandon Klaty 3/8

Paula Archer 3/9

Ruby Gentry 3/9

Vicki Kellison 3/9

Dan Summitt 3/9

Kathy Wade 3/9

David Atwood 3/10

Michaela Kandrotas 3/12

Jessie Pleasants 3/12

Wayne Ware 3/13

Brenda Snead 3/14

Rhonda Lloyd 3/15

Charles Wagner 3/15

Joshua Kellison 3/16

Robert Cutchin 3/17

Kyle Dabney, III 3/17

Becky Edwards 3/17

Noel Brooking 3/18

Elizabeth LaSauvage 3/22

Tennis Bradshaw 3/24

Ember Franklin 3/24

Ali Marks 3/24

Angie Wright 3/24

Louise Parrish 3/25

Nancy Franklin 3/26

Thasha Renee Luck 3/26

Riley Saunders 3/26

Daryl Smith 3/26

Jerralyn Sherrill 3/27

Jeremy White 3/27

Amber Bowmaster 3/28

Melinda Gammon 3/28

Amanda Powers 3/29

Janet Jones 3/30

Breanne Berlin 3/31

Deborah Ware 3/31

David & Debbie Ware 3/16

Robert & Debbie Cutchin 3/17

Harry & Martha Barlow 3/20

Bubba & Kim Rosson 3/25

WWWHHHAAATTT’’’SSS UUUPPP WWWIIITTTHHH TTTHHHEEE YYYOOOUUUTTTHHH TTTHHHEEESSSEEE DDDAAAYYYSSS???

Basket Bonanza - - March 1, 2014 @ 2pm

It’s time for Fish Fry at Oakland! With the Fish

Fry comes the Youth Basket Bonanza. We will be

accepting basket donations to be given by ticket

purchase, so please don’t hesitate to enter if you

feel led. Money raised will be used for the

Youth’s summer mission trip.

Much love and many blessings,

Ali Marks

Reserve your space NOW!

Two Faith Nights for the 2014

Season; Saturday May 10 (vs. Erie

SeaWolves) & Thursday August 7

(vs. Birmingham Mets). Join us for

pregame faith based bands along

with player testimonials. Contact

Sherry Alston (804.855.7446) by

Sunday, March 16 to reserve your

spot! Group (20+) rate is just $5.00.

Spaces fill up fast for these events.

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NOTES, MISSION OPPORTUNTIES and ANNOUNCEMENTS

News from your Deacon Fellowship:News from your Deacon Fellowship:News from your Deacon Fellowship:News from your Deacon Fellowship: Pulpit Committee Expectations:

The job of the Pulpit Committee is to find one pastoral candidate to submit to the Oakland Baptist Church

membership. The committee will typically go through many candidates using their resume’ submitted to

the committee by the Goshen Association, The Virginia Baptist Board, and sometimes individuals or friends

will submit the committee an application of potential candidates.

Who should serve on this committee?

� They are spiritually mature, people of prayer, and seeking the Lord’s will.

� They set a Godly example in the congregation.

� They are active in the church; not just casual attenders.

� They are active at Oakland for more than a year. It is good to have a mix of people with varied age

differences.

� They can understand the pressures of pastors.

� They have a clear understanding of Oakland’s values, mission, and goals.

� They shall be available 3 or more days a week and meet long ours to go over resume’s, plan trips to

churches, and have a family willing to share them with Oakland during this important task for God’s

family.

We must all remember as the body of Christ, God has some exciting things in store for Oakland Baptist

Church as we week His will and elect the pastor He has for us.

Words from Women on Missions….

March 2 – 9: Annie Armstrong Easter Offering & Week of Prayer for North American Mission The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® is much more than an offering envelope and an annual missions-giving emphasis. When people give to the offering, 100 percent of their gift will be transformed into missionary salaries and ministry supplies. Those missionaries and supplies will help others hear the message of Christ and respond in faith to His offer of salvation. Time and again our missionaries relate how the offering is their lifeblood. They know that behind each penny given, there is a Southern Baptist who believes in what they do and are affirming the need to equip them to share the gospel with those who need a Savior. Check out the information on the WOM Bulletin Board outside the copy room. Oakland’s goal is $1,500. I know we can surpass this goal. Please prayerfully give. March 2014 Mission Projects Coeburn Lunch Project We will collect the following:

• jars of peanut butter and jelly

• single serving fruit & pudding cups

• single serving bags of chips

• juice boxes

Please place items in box provided under the table outside the copy room. Questions? See Sharon Kincaid or Pat Groome.

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Words from Women on Missions….continued Operation Christmas Child This month we will collect brushes & combs and hair accessories for girls. Currently, we have received 30 toothbrushes and 30 tubes of toothpaste and 30 bars of soap. Our goal for this year is to prepare 100 shoeboxes – 50 girls and 50 boys (ages 10 -14). If you missed a particular month, items will be accepted throughout the year. Place all donations on the table outside the copy room. Questions? Contact Sharon Kincaid at 804.439.1417 or e-mail at grammykincaid@yahoo.com.

Ladies Tea – March 16 from 2 – 5 p.m. Ladies (ages 6th grade and up) are invited to join us for our Ladies Tea. We will enjoy a time of fellowship, play some fun “tea” games, have the Secret Pal reveal and hear guest speaker, Jubilee Koen. Jubilee served 2 years in Central Asia among an unengaged unreached people group from 2008 – 2010. When she moved to a strict Muslim nation, there were few, if any, known believers. When she left, a handful of believers started meeting together. She soon fell in love with those lost in the darkness of Islam. She says, “I have been given value every day of my life and these women have not been given value at any

level and are living without hope. God has given me a passion to bring His name and truth, to be His heart in utter darkness.” After completing 30 hours in an Islamic Studies program at seminary in 2011, she moved full time to Mongolia to work for Samaritan’s Purse for two years. During this time, Jubilee was responsible for training local believers and staff to disciple and follow up with children and families returning home from open heart surgery in the USA. Now she is headed back to Central Asia full time, to plant her life, share the Gospel, and start multiplying churches in a people group where there are currently no known believers. You do not have to participate in the Secret Pals to attend. Invite a friend. Bring a scarf, a small rug or bath towel, your tea cup and a snack to share. Questions? See Sharon Kincaid or Pat Groome.

Children’s Spring / Summer Consignment Sale Ministry

It's almost here! Thank you to all who worked the last sale. Your support with the last sale helped over 17 children at Christmas, church clothing to our Richmond Church Children;

Stuffed animals to Louisa Sheriff’s department; needed items to the Pregnancy Crisis Center, and over 2,500 items went to support Goochland Family Services Clothes Closet! We were also able to help fill the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes by donating items worth over $185. We have been able to purchase new metal racks to help with this ministry project AND are donating our old racks to the Goochland Clothes Closet and a church in Henrico for their clothes ministry needs! A BIG THANK YOU to Shirley Bath for having the most hours worked; she will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to use at the spring sale. Congratulations & Thank you Shirley! Come, see and experience the impact this ministry makes on our community and our church. Everyone is welcome and there is something everyone can do to be a part of this important ministry. Please see Sherry Alston, Denise Brooking, Sandy Harper, Kim Rosson, or Angie Wright if you have questions. This ministry can only be successful if we have volunteers. Please prayerfully consider signing up to volunteer before, during, and after the sale. Please see Sandy Harper (556-3594) to sign up for one of the work days we have scheduled:

• 3/19 Rack set up after Business Meeting • 3/20 11:59pm Cut off to enter items • 3/21 6:30-9pm Drop Off • 3/23 1pm - until? Set up & worker shop* • 3/25 6:30 – 9pm Consignor Night • 3/27 & 3/28 6:30 – 9pm Public sale • 3/29 & 4/5 9am – noon ½ price Public sale • 4/8 6:30 – 9pm Resort #1 • 4/11 6:30 – 9pm Resort #2 • 4/13 1:30 – 3pm Pickup

• 4/18 6:30pm – until? Set up donation room

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NOTES, MISSION OPPORTUNTIES and ANNOUNCEMENTS - continued

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WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS – March 2014

Date Deacon Greeter Kid’s Korner Nursery Ext. Session

02 Sherry Alston Rhonda Lloyd Kathy Wade Stacey White Sarah Blair

09 Pat Groome Hazel Morgan Bill Groome Cheryl Klaty Michaela Kandrotas

16 Bill Groome Marie Nester Sharon Kincaid Sherry Alston Ali Marks

23 Len Archer Shirley Shelton Shirley Bath Ali Marks Hayley Rosson

30 Paula Archer Ann Taylor Lesley Alford Hazel Morgan Kim Rosson

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Fish Fry!

3:30pm – 6:00 pm

2 9:45am-Sunday School

11am Worship

1:30 Deacon’s Meeting

3 6:45 pm Beth

Moore Bible Study

4 Youth Committee

6:30pm

5 6pm WNS

7pm Special Called Business Meeting 8pm Choir Practice

6 7pm B&G Meeting

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9 9:45am-Sunday School

11am Worship

10 10:00am WOM Morning Group

6:45pm Beth Moore

Bible Study

11 6:30pm VBS

Planning Meeting

12 6pm WNS

7pm Bible study 8pm Choir Practice

13 10am Seniors 7:00pm Fish Fry Recap Meeting

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15 B&G Workday

8am

16 9:45am-Sunday School

11am Worship 11:15 Children’s

Worship Ladies Tea

17 6:45pm Beth Moore

Bible Study

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6pm WNS 7pm Bible study

8pm Choir Practice

Consignment – Rack Set up after

Bible Study

20 7pm WOM

Evening Group

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Consignor Drop Off

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23 9:45am-Sunday School

11am Worship

Consignment – Final Set up (if needed) –

1pm

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Consignor Preview Night

6:30pm

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6pm WNS 7pm Bible study

8pm Choir Practice

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Consignment Sale Ministry – Open to the Public 6:30pm

– 9pm

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Consignment Sale Ministry – Open to the Public 6:30pm

– 9pm

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Consignment Sale Ministry – Open to the

Public 9am - 12pm

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8am Men’s Breakfast

9:45am-Sunday School

11am Worship

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The Acorn

P.O. Box 99 Gum Spring, VA 23065

Church Office: 804-556-3550 (please leave a message)

web address: Return Service Requested www.Oakland-Baptist.com

Remembered in our hearts and prayers:

Paula Archer Gail Brooks Audrey Brown Ruth Coleman Sue Dean Bailey Grant Dickerson Brenda Dodson’s gnddghtr, Aerianna Lou Dodson The Englands Cary Lynn Fields Shannon Fields Rufus Grant Sandy Harper’s Parents Bernard Hawk Chris Humphrey Kevin James (Kevin's pastor friend) Marty Johnson Ruby Lent Kenny Lewis JC Lloyd Joan Lloyd Warren Lloyd Jodi Mannon

Kevin & Danette Moen Gladys Nester Gladys Nester’s cousin, Freda Gladys Nesters relative, Benny Geraldine Parrish Connie Paulette June & Melvin Perkins Gerald Pleasants Pat & Sonny Sheets Loren Stanley’s sister Crystal Atkinson Wallace Billy Walton Karen Ware Kevin Welker Sandi Williams

Admiral Bird Pete Williams Our Church

Our Christian Love & Sympathy:

The Family of Garland Barr The Family of Evelyn Grimes The Family of Warren Lloyd The Family of Leroy Parrish The Family of Anne Wood

Remember our Nursing Home Members. Their names and

addresses are listed under “Keep in Touch” section.

Remember our Servicemen &

Their Families: Joey Berlin-Stateside

Michael Berry, Deployed Chris Durham, Stateside Gabe Edwards, USN, Stateside

Sully Edwards, Out on Deployment Sgt. Allen Gordon, Deployed

Daniel Gregory, Army - Stateside Chris Humphrey – Stateside

Ethan Payne, USMC - Stateside Kelby Sutterfield, Army,

Deployed

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U.S. Postage Paid Gum Spring, VA

Permit No. 1

Changes to your name, address, birthday, or anniversary? Please contact your deacon or call the church office at

804.556.3550 & leave a message