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Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
Forecaster of
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina June 17, 2016
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The Little Things Ten years ago this July, my grandfa-ther, Weikko Aho died. He was 88, one of The Greatest Generation and beloved by many. He had lived a good life, and fought through many difficul-ties. My grandfather devoted himself to his family, his church, and his gar-den. We all still love him very much. One of the things I remember from the funeral is my dad and his brother’s appreciation for all who took the time to come to the funeral home and greet the family at the visitation. It was a small thing to those who took the time to wait in line and speak to our family, but it meant so much to have all of those who Weikko had touched, come back and offer kind words of apprecia-tion. I hear the same thing from fami-lies from our church and community when they experience the loss of a beloved family member. Attending a visitation, gathering for a funeral, or bring food by the house all seem like little things when we try to support a grieving family. It is simple to show up and bring chicken. It is im-portant to be present even though we know we cannot fix the grief that oth-ers are experiencing. And in such times, attending to the little things is important. As Christian people who connect through the church, I think, and hope, we work hard to do the little, small, simple things well. Though we cannot do everything perfectly every day, sometimes a call comes at the right time. Other times a card finds its way to the mailbox on the just the right day. And in so many other countless ways like calls, greetings, pats on the back or hugs in the hallway, it is in these little things that we find the love, support, kindness, and grace that makes a congregation a church and not just a group that gather when it is convenient. This week is the beginning of summer. For the next eight to ten weeks, some-one will be on vacation, others will be
for some time on the beach. As a con-gregation, we will be more scattered across the state than we normally are and for many reasons, this is great. We need the change of pace. We benefit from a change of scenery. And we are blessed by time away with friends and family. But, as we go, may we never forget the little things. May we remem-ber the love, support, kindness and grace that others need back home. May we remember that though we carry our bodies and many, many, suit-cases to other places, our family of faith is still at home. And may we re-member those things, we remember that it is the little things that help us love our home, love each other, and love the family of faith that is Oxford Baptist Church. This summer, let’s be sure we remember the little things for in them we find the power and pres-ence of God. Peace, Chris
FIFTH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
June 19, 2016
Father’s Day
“All God’s Children”
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
Music by Sanctuary Choir,
Suzanne Smith~ violin
SIXTH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
June 26, 2016
Youth Mission Trip Reflections
Psalm 146:5-7
I Corinthians 12:4-6
Music by Sanctuary Choir
Oxford Baptist is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation dedicated to serving God through worship, ministry, and community outreach in Christ’s name. We strive to be a loving, caring family of faith open for all who would believe and follow Christ.
MUSIC MINISTRY
JUNE Monday, 27: Rehearsal @ 7:00 Popsicle Night
JULY 6-27: NO Wednesday Rehearsals
Middle School Youth Greensboro College
July 10-15, 2016
M e d i c a l Fo r m s D U E Ju n e 3 0 ! !
They can be notarized in our office.
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
2016 SENIOR HIGH
MISSION TRIP
June 18-25
Owsley Co., Kentucky
June 18 - Travel Day
June 19-23 - Work Projects
June 23-24 - Fun in Louisville
June 25 - Travel Day
June 26 - OBC
Emily Burns, Sissy Clay, Taylor Currin, Aivy Derry,
Ashley Dickerson, Anna Freuler, Paige Harrell,
BRYAN HUGHES, Nolan Hughes, Madeline Keith,
Thomas Pittard, Megan Radford, Mary Elizabeth
Richardson, ROBBIE RICHARDSON, ALYSSA
SADLER, Matthew Smith, Shelby Talley, Brook-
JOIN US ~ Summer Worship Choir The Sanctuary Choir is changing to a more relaxed rehearsal schedule for the summer.
We would love for some of you to join us as you are able throughout the summer!
AUGUST 3: No Rehearsal 10: Resume Wednesday Rehearsals @ 7:00
J O I N U S ! Sunday Mornings @ 10:35!
V B S 2 0 1 6 July 18-22
Register online @ oxfordbaptistnc.org
or at Church Entrances!
Deacon Of the Week
Sunday, June 19 - Mr. Tim Lumpkins
Sunday, June 26 - Mrs. Hattie Jean Overton
FACTS and FIGURES
June 5
Sunday School ~ 70
Budget Receipts $ 10,230.00
Designated Offerings $ 1,815.00
June 12
Sunday School ~ 75
Budget Receipts $ 6,521.00
Designated Offerings $ 820.00
Weekly Needs: $11,373.17
YTD Budget Needs $ 272,956.08
YTD Receipts $ 198,221.87
YTD Receipts % 72 %
FORECASTER OF OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH (USPS 573-1600 is published bimonthly 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
Bailey Harrell
Leonard Pruitt
Marsha Wilson
Bill West
Emma Leigh Stallings
Sue Todd
Margie Noblin
Charles Creech
Our Shut In’s
PRAYERS & CONCERNS
Preschool / Children
June 19 June 26
Nursery Jason & Julie
Earnhardt
Zach & Susan
Satterwhite
2’s & 3’s Wanda Clay Andy & Kristin
Archer
Children Tracy Watkins Jenny Lewis
June 19 June 26
Jim Cross John Currin
Bob Currin Marty Deal
*Charles Currin *Jason Earnhardt
Danny Currin Robert Garrett
Deacon Greeters
Reminder: Senior Adults
No journeys are planned for June or July.
Christian Sympathy is extended
Frank Strickland upon the death of
his sister, Peggy Thompson
Durham Bulls Ball Game Sunday, June 26
Contact Robert Garrett for more in-
formation
Mission Opportunity
June 18th-24th As our own youth travel to perform mission work in Kentucky, other
youth will travel to perform mission work closer to home. Through
Rebuilding Hope’s “Service On Site” project, fifteen teams of youth
will work in Vance, Granville, Warren, and Franklin counties to help
poor and needy families. The work of these youth teams will be as fol-
lows:
Replace the roofs on twelve homes
Install handicap ramps on two homes
Replace hail-damaged siding on one home
Oxford Baptist Men are asking different organizations in our church to
support one of these teams by serving lunch and snacks at their work
site, a home in the Oak Hill community, where the roof of the home
will be replaced. The team will consist of approximately fifteen youth
and adults. On Sunday, June 19th, this team will join us for worship
and lunch in our church family center. All are welcome to join for
lunch. Thank you for offering hospitality to those who are helping oth-
ers. Please contact the church office of Steve Timberlake for more in-
formation.
Church Office E-mail Change The church secretary e-mail has been changed to [email protected]
4th-6th Grade Sunday School Teachers Needed
We need Sunday School teachers for our 4th-6th grade class
for the next school year (beginning in September) to teach
once or twice a month. If you are interested or have recom-
mendations, contact Natalie Aho at [email protected]
Open Flower Date
If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor of some-
one, please contact Mona Hill at 919-690-1151 about the open date
of July 24.
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org [email protected] Phone: (919)693-5181 FAX: (919)690-1820
Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . .
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398 147 Main Street Oxford, NC 27565
PERIODICAL
Volume 13
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Chris Aho Pastor
Mrs. Cindy S. Joy Minster of Music/ Youth
Miss Judy Ligon Financial Secretary/
Office Manager
Receptionist/Secretary
Mrs. Martha Thompson Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Debbie Pittard WEE School Director
919-693-5181
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org
Life @ OBC June 19 - July 2
Sunday, June 19 9:45 - Sunday School
10:35 - Sanctuary Choir
11:00 - Worship Service
Wednesday, June 22 - Blood Drive at OBC
* - No Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, June 26
9:30 - Sr. High Mission Team
9:45 - Sunday School
11:00 - Worship Service
TBA - OBC @ Durham Bulls
Monday, June 27
10:00 - Youth Clean-Up Day
7:00 - Sanctuary Choir
Wednesday, June 29
* - No Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
