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2013 College Graduates . . .
We hope that you will alert the church office of your college and
university graduating seniors. We would like to acknowledge their
accomplishment and share their good news with the church fam-
ily. If you have a son or daughter in our church, who has gradu-
ated, please contact the church office (919-693-5181) or email at
Join Us for
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
11:00 AM
Sunday, August 4
Celebration of the Ordinance of Baptism
“Handling Abundance”
Psalm 107: 1-9
Luke 12: 13-21
Music by Summer Worship Choir
Sunday, August 11
Rev. Pat Cox, Director of Missions
Flat River Baptist Association
“The Invisible Man”
Psalm 50: 1-8
Luke 11: 1-13
Music by Sanctuary Choir oxfordbaptistnc.org
Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
Forecaster of
OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH Oxford, North Carolina August 2, 2013
This week, the halls of our building
were quiet.
The kitchen is mostly free of
sweets.
The glue and glitter have been
extracted from the carpet.
The rec supplies are back in the
closet.
Vacation Bible School is in our rear-
view mirror.
If you ask most of the staff, they are
pleased by its completion. VBS is
exhausting, but, given an appropri-
ate amount of time, I hope we all
will prepare to re-enlist for next year
because, from my perspective, VBS
2013 was fantastic!
I love VBS week and I am so thank-
ful for the great work that our VBS
planning team and VBS staff did to
offer a wonderful week for our
children.
As the new pastor, it was a blessing
to wander the halls and visit with
children and teachers. It was a gift
to share cow-themed cupcakes with
first graders* and a privilege to lead
the group as they recited the
pledges - one thing that never
seems to change about VBS!
I am deeply grateful for all who
worked to make Vacation Bible
School a great week for our children
and the children of our community.
The 15 hours of care and Christian
Education that we are able to offer
during this week are vital to the
spiritual growth of our children and
therefore the future of our church.
So, for one last time, thank you to
everyone who offered something to
Vacation Bible School. I hope that
as we progress through the year
again, your VBS muscles will re-
cover and a few months from now,
the itch to plan and contribute to
this ministry will come back so we
can do it all again next summer.
Just to be clear, I only shared
cakes with one class, though, I am
sure I would have enjoyed a seat
at the head of every group’s snack
table. Maybe next year?
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Oxford Baptist is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation dedicated to serving God through wor-ship, 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.
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
M u s i c M i n i s t r y
Music & Youth Celebration and Senior Send-Off Sun., Aug. 11 ~ 6:30 pm
Join us for homemade ice cream and dessert as we celebrate the past year for our youth and OBC musicians.
Please call the church office by Thurs., Aug. 8
to let us know of your plans. If you can help with ice cream or dessert please give us a call!
2013 ~ 2014 GRADED CHOIR LEADERSHIP
We are gearing up for another great year with
our children’s choirs. If you are interested in
serving as a leader or choir mom, please contact
Cindy Joy or Martha Thompson.
Passport made me realize that God is always chasing you to reach out to you and I should reach out to others in return. ~ Megan Radford
During our mission trip to fabulous Chicago, I was able to see homeless men and women coming off the streets to receive help at the Pacific Garden Mission where we served. This was a different experience for me and I learned a lot. I’m glad I could go and help. ~ Kyle Joy
Our mission trip in Chicago was very meaningful to all of us. We saw people who had nothing and no one. This experience made me realize how truly blessed I am and that I should thank God each and every day for the things and people He has blessed me with. ~ Morgan Williams
. . . more to come
SUMMER REFLECTIONS FROM OBC YOUTH
A heartfelt “thank you” to the most awesome VBS faculty and staff! Son West Round-Up was a meaningful and
fun time for children in our church and community.
4’s-Debbie Pittard, Cindy Sadler, Kelly McCarthy; K’s-Susan Satterwhite, Kelly Woodlief, Ashley Dickerson, Shelby Talley;
1st grade-Kristin Archer, Jill Norwood, Aivy Derry, Paige Harrell; 2nd grade-Julie Earnhardt, Michelle Campbell, Caroline
Joyner, Abby Kate Lumpkins; 3rd grade-Dana Vaughan, Debbie Gray, Alyssa Sadler, Abbey Smith, Bruce Clay; 4th & 5th
grade-Amy Hann, Kyle Joy, Megan Radford: 6th grade-Phyllis Gore, Timmy Smith, Daisy Manning; Nursery-Jane
Williams, Brittany Perkins, Anna Freuler, Mary Elizabeth Richardson, Emily Burns; Story Telling-Marsha Garrett; Music-
Cindy Joy, Sissy Clay; Crafts-Jennifer Keith, Wanda Clay, Ainha Derry, Madeline Keith, Andrew Sadler, Morgan Williams,
Lauren Keith; Recreation-Gracen Pittard, Taylor Currin, Bryan Hughes, Matthew Smith, Robbie Richardson, Catherine
Pittard, Ethan Manning, Thomas Pittard; Snacks-Ann Timberlake, Frankie Marks, Marsha Currin, Bobbie Wilson, Pat
Gravley, Stephanie Timberlake; Opening Assembly/Support-Chris Aho, Martha Thompson
Young Family Pool Party August 15
7-9 pm Forest Hills Pool
Join us for a young families dessert fellowship.
Bring a friend or family who may be new to OBC.
SAVE THE DATE
OBC Picnic at the GAP
Sunday, September 8
Watch for Details!
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Deacon Of the Week
Sunday, August 4 – Mr. Steve Wilson
Sunday, August 11 - Mr. Bill West
FACTS and FIGURES
July 21, 2013
Sunday School ~ 97
Budget Receipts $ 9,869.00
Designated Offerings $ 1,100.00
July 28, 2013
Sunday School ~ 135
Budget Receipts $ 4,571.00
Designated Offerings $ 2,273.01
YTD Budget Needs $ 333,933.60
YTD Receipts $ 243,739.45
YTD Receipts % 73%
FORECASTER OF OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH (USPS 573-1600 is published bi-monthly 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
Jean Cannady Mary Ann Hester
Daisy Micklo Vivie Drake
Louise Honeycutt
Kelly Howard Meghan Bunn Dale Smith Ruth Daniel Our Shut-In’s
PRAYERS and CONCERNS
DEACON Greeters 8/4
Marty Deal
Jason Earnhardt
**Chip Fudge
Carl Hann
8/11
Randy Hart
**Robin Liggon
James Lumpkins
Frankie Marks
August 4
Kelly & Chris Claiborne
Jennifer Gregory
Nori & Chad Wilson
August 11
Gwen Currin & Jill Norwood
Michelle & Hunter Campbell
Wanda & Sissy Clay
Preschool /Children
Looking Ahead @ August Aug. 12 - WMU Installation, Joint Mtg.
Aug. 18 - Deacon’s Meeting ~ 8am
Aug. 23 - Cooking & Serving @ Penn Avenue
Aug. 25 - Deacon Election Sample Ballots Available
September
Sept. 4 - First Wednesday Night Back
Sept. 8 - Baptist Men’s Breakfast @ 8am
- OBC Picnic @ the GAP
2013 Oxford Baptist Church
University Graduate
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Gracen Ervin Pittard ~
University of North Carolina
Congratulations to
Amanda & Eric Gupton on the birth of their daughter, Margaret Brooks, born June 14.
Grandparents: Marie & Robert Musgrove
Also, Whitaker & Bobby Hilgoe on the birth of their
daughter, Mary Adkins, born July 16.
Grandparents: Missy & Tim Cottrell
Great Grandfather: Wallace Cottrell
Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper begins September 4th, and you can begin to make your standing reservations soon, by calling the church office, by email, or filling out the pew cards and dropping them into the offering plate on Sunday mornings. Weekly reservations or cancellations must be made by 4:00 on Tuesdays.
There will be a price increase beginning this year.
7th grade thru Adult: $5.00
3 years thru 6th grade: $3.00
Children 2 & under: Free
New Babies !
And the Lord Added . . .
On Profession of Faith and Candidate for Baptism
Robert Taylor Currin
Taylor resides at 4172 Indian Tr, with his parents,
Bob and Sharon Currin.
Matthew William Smith
Matthew resides at 5626 Marion Ln, with his parents,
Tim and Michelle Smith.
Christian Sympathy is extended to . . .
Philip and Rebecca (Finch) Redwine, Jr, upon the death of his
father Philip Redwine, Sr. To the families of Brent Meadows
and Linda Slaughter upon their death.
WMU News: WMU Annual Joint Meeting ~
Installation of Leaders for 2013—2014
Monday, August 12 @ 7:00 PM
Conference Room
Guest Speaker: Sam Harrell, Missionary to Kenya, Africa
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FRBA Leadership Conference
West Oxford Baptist Church
Tuesday, August 13 @ 7:00 PM
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OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH PO Box 398
147 Main Street
Oxford, NC 27565
PERIODICAL
Volume 11
Loving God . . . Loving Others . . . Serving All . . .
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org [email protected] Phone: (919)693-5181 FAX: (919)690-1820
Life @ OBC August 4 - August 11 Sunday, August 4
9:10—Library Opens 9:45—Sunday School 10:30—Summer Worship Choir 11:00—Worship Service Wednesday, August 7
6:00—Tomato Sandwich Supper 7:00—Sanctuary Choir
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Chris Aho Pastor
Mrs. Cindy S. Joy Minister of Music/Youth [email protected]
Miss Judy Ligon
Financial Secretary/ Office Manager
Mrs. Mary Adcock Receptionist/Secretary
Mrs. Martha Thompson Administrative Assistant
Mr. Tommy Hawley Custodian
Mrs. Debbie Pittard
WEE School Director
(919)693-5181
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org
8/11
9:10—Library Opens
9:45—Sunday School
11:00—Worship Service
6:30—Music & Youth Celebration
Senior Send - Off
8/12
7:00—WMU Installation— Conf. Rm.
8/14
7:00—Sanctuary Choir