7300 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572-3029 Dr. Steven C. Cromer, Pastor

TIDINGS

Sunday, May 20 Contemporary Worship 9:00 a.m.

Catalyst Worship 9:00 a.m.

Discipleship Classes 10:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:05 a.m.

Volume 39 May 16, 2012-May 29, 2012 Number 10

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Sunday, May 20, 2012Sunday, May 20, 2012Sunday, May 20, 2012Sunday, May 20, 2012 Graduate Recognition ServiceGraduate Recognition ServiceGraduate Recognition ServiceGraduate Recognition Service

during 11:05 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012Wednesday, May 23, 2012Wednesday, May 23, 2012Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Come at 5:15 p.m. for Family DinnerCome at 5:15 p.m. for Family DinnerCome at 5:15 p.m. for Family DinnerCome at 5:15 p.m. for Family Dinner

and a Called Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. and a Called Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. and a Called Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. and a Called Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. To discuss & vote on a motion from the Initiative #5 Team

in the Fellowship Hall (More info on back of this Tidings).

Join us for a WMU Missions Recognition ServiceJoin us for a WMU Missions Recognition ServiceJoin us for a WMU Missions Recognition ServiceJoin us for a WMU Missions Recognition Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary...

Join us on Sunday, May 27, 2012 Join us on Sunday, May 27, 2012 Join us on Sunday, May 27, 2012 Join us on Sunday, May 27, 2012 as we celebrate the Lord’s Supperas we celebrate the Lord’s Supperas we celebrate the Lord’s Supperas we celebrate the Lord’s Supper

during all Worship Services.

Sunday, May 27, 2012Sunday, May 27, 2012Sunday, May 27, 2012Sunday, May 27, 2012 30th Anniversary of OVBC’s Deaf Ministry!30th Anniversary of OVBC’s Deaf Ministry!30th Anniversary of OVBC’s Deaf Ministry!30th Anniversary of OVBC’s Deaf Ministry!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (FH)Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (FH)Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (FH)Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (FH) Called Business MeetingCalled Business MeetingCalled Business MeetingCalled Business Meeting to discuss

a Sunday Morning Schedule Change and an Organizational Staff Flow Chart. Plus… Annual Cookout Dinner at 5:15 p.m.Plus… Annual Cookout Dinner at 5:15 p.m.Plus… Annual Cookout Dinner at 5:15 p.m.Plus… Annual Cookout Dinner at 5:15 p.m. Join us for Hamburgers & Hot Dogs! (FH)

Mark

Your

Calendars!

Most of you have probably read Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life at some point. If not, I would suggest you do so. It will challenge you. For example, here’s a point Warren makes towards the end of the book as he’s talking about missions. He says... “The Great Commission is your commission. You have a choice to make. You will be either a world-class Christian or a worldly Christian. Worldly Christians look to God primarily for personal fulfillment. They are saved, but self-centered... their prayers focus on their needs, blessings, and happiness. It’s a “me-first” faith: How can God make my life more comfortable? They want to use God for their purposes instead of being used for his purposes. In contrast, world-class Christians know they were saved to serve and made for a mission. They are eager to receive a personal assignment and excited about the privilege of being used by God. World-class Christians are the only fully alive people on the planet. Their joy, confi-dence, and enthusiasm are contagious because they know they’re making a difference. They wake up each morning expecting God to work through them in fresh ways. Which type of Christian do you want to be? God invites you to participate in the greatest, most diverse, largest and most significant cause in history – his kingdom. History is his story. He’s building his family for eternity. Nothing ma;ers more, and nothing will last as long.” Friends, God is working through individuals in our church to share His love with folks outside our doors. I hope you’re a part of this response to God’s Great Commission. If not, I’d love to help you find your place. You’ll be glad you did! In Christ,

Evere*

RAs… please turn in your paperwork a.s.a.p. for Camp McCall! Call Chris Hammock, 843.655.9393, or Eddie Bodge, 843.450.8445, for more information.

Announcing a Summer Worship Arts Camp: June 18-22! Register Now! Space is Limited! For rising 1st — 6th gr.

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1st—3rd gr. 1:30—5:00 p.m., 4th-6th gr. Michele Decantillon will inspire your child to explore their

creativity while focusing on who they are in the eyes of their Creator! Cost is $80. Register online: ovbc.org or call Church Office, 843.449.3384.

Reservations will open to the public on 5/28, so reserve your spot today!

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RA Annual Camp McCall Trip: June 12-14, 2012!

Greetings ...

Ocean View School of Music Worship Arts Camp!

Scholarships

are

available.

The Wendy Clay WOM will meet on Monday, May 21 @ 6:45 p.m.The Wendy Clay WOM will meet on Monday, May 21 @ 6:45 p.m.The Wendy Clay WOM will meet on Monday, May 21 @ 6:45 p.m.The Wendy Clay WOM will meet on Monday, May 21 @ 6:45 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Come for Fellowship and Refreshments. At 7:00 p.m., our program will be presented by Gloria Stubbs: “God is working ‘Down Under’” (Australia), a study from our Missions Mosaic magazine. All ladies are invited to come and learn about the first se;lers, and how God is using missionaries in this faraway land. Please note the change of date, and remember that our next Wendy Clay meeting will be in September.

The Debby Akerman Women on Missions Group The Debby Akerman Women on Missions Group The Debby Akerman Women on Missions Group The Debby Akerman Women on Missions Group is collecting bo*led water (approx. 16.9 oz) for the upcoming “A Confident Heart” Women’s Confer-ence in September. Our GAs will be pu;ing Bible verses on each bo;le that will be used during the event. Please drop package/cases of bo;led water under the Missions Table. If you need help or have questions, please call Winnie King, 449-0599. or Genie, 340-5963.

Register Your Child NOW for VBS: July 15-19, 2012. Go to h*p://ovbc.org/#/kids/vbs, or if not computer-savvy, register this Sunday, May 20th, outside all Worship Services, with the VBS Volunteers who will have laptop computers! VBS to incl. ages 3 yrs. old—rising 5th graders. Also, older children, youth or adults can register online to be a Volunteer Helper. Register early so we can

have a Biblical costume and craft materials for him/her on the first night!

Diane Hill Diane is requesting membership 117 Dry Valley Loop at Ocean View as a candidate Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 for baptism. 843-293-4140

Dustie Orender Dustie is requesting membership 7300 Porcher Drive, #3 at Ocean View upon statement Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 of his faith in Jesus Christ as 843-503-5177 his personal Savior.

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JOY Fellowship Fall Trip: Sept. 8-15, 2012 We’ll travel to Cape Cod, New York City, Boston, a whale watch cruise, a lobster dinner & so much more! $784/person—dbl. occupancy (trip includes 8 days & 7 nights.) Call Bill or Gracie Bowman, 390-4258, or Mary Neal, 449-5442, for more info! $300 deposit is due at sign up. Pick up a brochure in the Church Office asap. Trip insurance is available.

Welcome New Members!

TLC is looking for “a Few Good Men” To help ‘spruce up’ the TLC kitchen. We need to paint, retile and have a bookcase built. Please contact the TLC Office, if you’re up for the challenge, 843-449-6220!

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IMPORTANT

STUDENT MINISTRY

DATES:

► Each Sunday: Students join us for Sunday COMPASS at 10 am in the CLC!

► Student Prayer Breakfast for MB area: Every Friday, 7 am, at K&W Restaurant, 7900 N. Kings in MB. (Please note the change of day to Friday.)

► Students of all ages are welcome on Wednesdays as soon as you get out of school! The CLC will be open and available to hang out as soon as school dismisses. Come play ping pong, pool, air hockey, X box, do homework, or just relax with friends and enjoy some snacks. At 6 pm we’ll begin group games, at 6:30 pm “Secret Church,” and then we’ll close our evenings with Worship!

Upcoming Student Ministry Dates:

► Sunday, May 20th: Graduate Ceremony for Class of 2012 in morning Worship. Please let Tommy or Suzanne know of your upcoming plans for the service ASAP!

► Sunday, May 20th: A Graduate Reception for HS Grads and immediate families is planned at Ronnie & Sharon Armeen’s house, following the 11:05 am Worship! Please RSVP to Tommy or Suzanne, 449-3384, with number attending.

► July 23rd- 28th: X Fuge on Mission at North Greenville University. Cost is $275 per person.

► Visit the Student Ministry section of the website at: ovbc.org and stay up to date by checking the Student page often—especially the “Events” tab! You’ll also find more info about these and more upcoming events!

Rusty and Dawn Porter and family in the death of his mother, Aleace Porter on April 16th in Florence, SC, after a long illness.

Bill and Gloria Stubbs and David Boggs in the loss of their friend, Bill Phillips, who passed away in mid-April in Greenville, SC.

Wilma & Ernie Holt and family in the loss of their nephew, Steve Pullen, who passed away on April 22nd in Williamsburg, VA, after a long illness.

Irene McCormick and family in the April 23rd loss of her sister, Rena Mae Bellamy. Rena Mae passed away at the age of 95 in Myrtle Beach. Irene is a long-time friend and co-worker of Janice McKinsey.

Sherlyn Simmons (TLC Assistant) and family in the loss of her mother, Dorene Lawrence, on April 26th after a lengthy illness. A service was held to celebrate her life in Red Springs, NC, on May 5th.

Congratulations to All Our Graduates!! Graduate: School Graduated from plus Future Plans:

Wright Clarkson AAST University of South Carolina in Columbia Tyler Cole AAST Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Jack Cromer AAST University of South Carolina in Columbia Olivia Daniels MBHS Clemson University in Clemson Christopher Cody Dills AAST University of South Carolina in Columbia Nathan Feld Socastee HS/Scholars Academy at CCU University of SC Honors College in Columbia Megan Grogan MBHS University of South Carolina in Columbia

Carson Hamilton AAST Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach Leah Horstemeyer MBHS University of South Carolina in Columbia Elizabeth Lidard Socastee HS Horry-Georgetown Technical College Ma*hew Scalise Socastee HS The Citadel in Charleston, SC Nick Watkins MBHS University of SC, then transfer to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Florida

Deanna LuK—CCU/BS in Biology Will a;end Pharmacy School

Rachael Porter —Coll. of Charleston/BS in Health & Human Performance

(See page 7 of Tidings for one addition to this list.)

Christian Sympathy is Expressed to:

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Sunday, May 20th Larry Sanderson, Suzanne Hogan Tuesday, 22nd Phyllis Robertson, June Cabaniss, Sco; Lee Wednesday, 23rd Ila Pla;, Kathy Turner, Craig Berkey, Ma; Scalise Thursday, 24th Ginny Ayers, Clayton Briggs Friday, 25th Bonnie Trask, Caleb Benton Sunday, 27th Janice McKinsey, Charmaine King, Kevin Meeks Monday, 28th Colon Lane, Amy Cox Wednesday, 30th Charlcie Carlson, Ernie Holt, Kim Poston, Troy Dearth Friday, June 1st Rich Trisler, Amanda Cooper Sunday, 3rd Jo Hopper, Cindy Burch, Craig Vander Veen, Sarah Trisler

Sunday, May 20th Catalyst Worship (FH ) 9:00a Contemporary Worship (Sanct.) 9:00a Library Open 9:50a-10:50a Discipleship Classes 10:00a FX Groups 10:00a Traditional Worship (Sanct.) 11:05a Graduate Recognition Service HS Graduate Reception @ the Armeens’ home 12:00-2:00p Monday, 21st GriefShare (D101) 6:30-8:00p Wendy Clay WOM (Parlor) 6:45p Tuesday, 22nd Ladies’ Bible Study (C101) 9:30a Wednesday, 23rd Family Night Supper (FH) 5:15p Young Musicians/Music Makers (C207) (Grades 1-5) 5:30-6:25p Library Open 5:45-6:15p Called Bus. Mtg. & Prayer Focus (FH) beginning at 5:45p Students (Grades 6-12) CLC 6:00-7:30p WMU Missions Recognition Service (Sanct.) 6:30p GAs (C206) “Game On!” 6:30p RAs (C204) “Game On!” 6:30p M & Ms (A107/110) 6:30p DivorceCare resumes on 8/29. Adult Choir (Choir Room) 7:45p Sunday, 27th Lord’s Supper during all services. Catalyst Worship (FH ) 9:00a Contemporary Worship (Sanct.) 9:00a Library Open 9:50a-10:50a Discipleship Classes 10:00a FX Groups 10:00a Traditional Worship (Sanct.) 11:05a 30th Anniv. of Deaf Ministry (FH) 12a Monday, 28th MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE IS CLOSED. GriefShare to resume on 6/4. Tuesday, 29th Ladies’ Bible Study (C101) 9:30a Wed., 30th Last Wed. Supper ‘til Fall! Family Night Supper (FH) 5:15p Join us for Hamburgers & Hotdogs!! Library Open 5:45-6:15p Students (Grades 6-12) CLC 6:00-7:30p Called Bus. Mtg. & Prayer Focus (FH) (see front of Tidings) 6:00p GAs (C206) “Game On!” 6:30p RAs (C204) “Game On!” 6:30p M & Ms (A107/110) 6:30p Adult Choir (Choir Room) 7:45p

Happy Birthday!

OVBC Calendar

Please Attend a Called Business Meeting on Wed., May 23, at 5:45 p.m. You have an opportunity to position OVBC for a ministry impact for many years to come. At 5:45 p.m., we will meet in the Fellowship Hall to hear and act on a motion by the Stewardship Commi;ee and Initiative #5 Team. The motion is to purchase the First Citizen’s Bank building on the 74th Avenue side of our church. Details will be shared and a ballot vote taken at the meet- ing. This will not have a significant financial impact our church at the present time, but will have one a few years down the road. 5

for the Weeks of 5/6/12 & 5/13/12 Budget Offering $ 36,659.50 Requirement $ 52,099,84

Year-to-Date Am’t. Received $ 482,737.47 Am’t. Required $ 520,998.40 Annie Armstrong Off. $ 1,660.00

God’s Tithes & Our Offerings:

MAY Virtue: Responsibility

Big Idea: Do what’s expected of you, so that you can be trusted.

Scripture: Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much. — Luke 16:10, NIV

Childcare is provided during all services for babies through 5 year olds. The new system, Xtra, uses the Promiseland Bible story of the day and reinforces it with activities and games using the central theme. In this way, your child will be learning the same ideas about God whether he/she is there for one hour or an extended part of the morning. All of this learning at any hour is interspersed with age-appropriate play, music, and more.

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Steven C. Cromer Pastor Evere; Douglas Missional Minister Tommy Moore Minister to Students Beth Douglas Minister of Preschool/Children Tangena Mishler Worship & Performing Arts Director Erma Stackhouse Financial Administrator Max Mishler Visual Director Terry Martin Audio Director Margene Todd Interpreter to the Deaf Nancy Grainger 9:00 & 11:05 a.m. Pianist Jo Hopper Organist Brenda Thomas Dir. of Teaching Learning Ctr. Darrine Brown Administrative Assistant Suzanne Gaff Administrative Assistant Danielle Long Church Custodian

Church Office 843-449-3384 Information Line 843-449-4321 Fax 843-449-2795 E-mail office@ovbc.org Web Site www.ovbc.org Teaching Learning Center 843-449-6220

TRVRWQXQTY MQYQXSOU Sunday Service Telecast Schedule:

HTC in Conway: Mondays @ 9:30 p.m., Channel 4 & Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Channel 47 Time Warner Cable: Channel 47 Sat., 9:30 a.m. & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

Tidings will be published three times in May on Wednesdays. Articles for the next issue must be in writing and submi*ed by Wed., May. 23 at 5 p.m. for publ. on May 30, 2012. Email: suzanne@ovbc.org.

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Childcare

Promiseland/FX Welcome Team 5/20—Bill Moore 5/27— Don Weaver

Family Experience, for

K-5th graders and their

parents, meets on the first Sunday

of each month at 10:10 am. All other

Sundays, please join us for FX

Groups at 10 am. Here, children

have age-appropriate small groups

upstairs, while their parents can

study the same Bible passage, but in

their own adult small groups in the

Fellowship Hall. Questions? Call

Beth Douglas, 449-3384.

Golf for Global Im

pact:

Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ Shaftes-

bury Glen. Registration Starts

7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start @ 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast provided by Bo Jangles

& Lunch by Logan’s Roadhouse!

Team Entry Fee: $150/person or

$600/Team. Each golfer will receive

a deluxe gift bag! Also we’re still

looking for Sponsors… pick up a

brochure in the Church Office for

more info, or call Neil Trask,

449-3381; Ronnie Armeen, 946-3500;

or Roberta Alsworth, 267-2478.

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Register NOW for the

Register NOW for the

Register NOW for the

Register NOW for the

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Coming this Fall...

Coming this Fall...

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Saturday, Sept. 22

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Saturday, Sept. 22

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Saturday, Sept. 22

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Contact Suzanne Hogan for

more about “A Confident

Heart “ Event, 843-685-2896.

Stop by the “Thank You”Stop by the “Thank You”Stop by the “Thank You”Stop by the “Thank You” Bulletin Board in theBulletin Board in theBulletin Board in theBulletin Board in the North Hallway! North Hallway! North Hallway! North Hallway! There is a new “Thank you” note from John & Melissa FiKwater (Fit & Lis), directors of The Loaves & Fishes Ministry in Lynch, KY.

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Upcoming Open D

ates...

6/24; 7/22; 7/29; 9/2; 9/16 & 9/30.

Please call Suzanne,

843.449.3384, to help

in this ministry!

Donations Are Needed for Helping Hand of MB: Donations of the following pantry items are especially needed:

Pork & Beans Oatmeal/Bxs. of Cereal Peanut Bu*er Jelly (Small) Kool-Aid; Juice Rice; Canned Pasta Instant Potatoes Spaghe*i Sauce Peas/Pinto Beans Pop Top Ravioli Mac & Cheese Pop Top Beanie Dry Beans Weenies Sweet Potatoes Deodorant

Place in the shopping cart in North Hallway.

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NeighborNeighbor to

Neighbor, a

program of GRACE M

inistries,

providing free transportation to the

Homebound Senior Neighbors and

Disabled Adults in our community!

Call 843.839.0702 or visit:

www.gracefullyaging.org.

(Congratulations, cont. from page 4)

Rhys Underwood will graduate from AAST. His mother is Tonya Lee Overhammer and he will study Pre-Med, with plans to pursue Nuclear Radiology at a University in Germany.