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GARY STAFFORD, PASTOR; DANIEL DYKES, YOUTH DIRECTOR; LORI BETH BELK, CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR

T H E O A K G R O V E

M E S S E N G E R

248 registered attendees, 5 Brighton Baptist folks, and 6 kitchen crew attended Y-WKND (Youth Weekend) this

past weekend at Brighton Baptist. Oak Grove had 17 Youth, 7 leaders, and 2 drivers. Students from multiple Big

Hatchie churches, and even one from Byhalia, MS participated in worship, the hearing of God’s Word, small group

breakout sessions, E/Groups on Prayer, Missions, Worship, etc. At the end of the 1st night, they played glow dodge

ball and a silent disco at the end of the 2nd night. Then the students returned to host homes for snacks and

fellowship.

Blake Appleby, a student pastor from central Florida, challenged the students to build their life on the right founda-

tion—Jesus Christ, and to obey His Word. He also spoke on the Holy Spirit, the source of the believer’s power. Only

then can Christians excel or “ … do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men …” (Colossians 3:23).

Thanks to all who helped put Oak Grove’s Y-WKND together, but especially to Daniel & Sarah Dykes, who led the

way in planning and instructions to leaders, parents, and students. But most of all for

spending time with our Youth and discipling them to grow closer to the Lord.

Y - W K N D U R G E S S T U D E N T S T O E X C E L

ONTHEINSIDE 2 Senior Adults/Women on Mission

3 Birthdays/Schedule 4 Kids Corner 5 Upcoming Events DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 10th,

SO SET YOUR CLOCKS UP

The ACORNS enjoyed a Valentine pot luck lunch on February 14th in the FLC following Harriet Cannon's

program and devotional about the meaning of meeting God Face to Face. She encouraged us to let

others see the Face of God in us. The games and fellowship were very enjoyable, and the food was

exceptionally good.

Our next meeting will be a trip to Kissell's Kitchen in Ripley on March 14th.

Watch the bulletin for the time the bus will leave the church parking lot on that day.

Waynona Avery

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W O M E N O N M I S S I O N

Did you know…there are over 273 Million people in the United States, Canada

and U.S. territories who do not know Jesus Christ??

Your prayers and gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering provide support

for more than 5,000 missionaries. These men and women are planting new

churches in unreached communities and reaching out to meet needs. Every day, lives are being impacted and

transformed.

The CITA Class,

along with WMU,

provided sack

lunches to 100

Dyersburg State students in sup-

port of the Baptist Collegiate

Ministry on Tuesday, February

26th. Bro. Gary shared a

devotional with the students

during our time with them.

Other WMU events:

March 12: WMU Quarterly Meeting at Calvary Baptist 7:00PM

Mission Project – Annual Boy’s Ranch Supply Drive – list and box in hallway.

April 15: Myra Short Scholarship Application Due ($1000 scholarship to Union University)

March 3-10 marks the Week of Prayer for North American Missions.

OGBC Goal - $2500 Please Give!

Randy Davis, President & Executive Director of the Tennessee Baptist

Mission Board sent the church a letter celebrating “our church’s

commitment to win Tennessee and the world for Christ” through our

giving. Our church increased Cooperative Program giving from

$24,802.92 to $42,569.68 (See letter on bulletin board).

Philip Mistretta

Glinda Pruitt

Ron Cooke

Todd Reeder

Zach Walker

TBA

Wayne Owen

Mike Howard

Ron Cooke

Roger Ralph

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G R E E T E R S P R A Y E R

Roger Ralph, Ron Cooke,

Mike Howard

Jim & Janice Martin,

Carolyn Jones

Teresa Elam, Jessica Jones,

Kelli Cousar

Mike Howard, Dale

Armstrong, Deanne Hughey

Wayne & Janice Owen,

Sandra Howard

C O U N T E R S

M A R C H 3

M A R C H 1 0

M A R C H 1 7

M A R C H 2 4

M A R C H 3 1

Jon Michael Cannon,

Van Bringle, Jimmy Butler

Ron Cooke, Chad

McMillin, Ryan Howard,

Todd Reeder

Joe Elam, Allen Belk,

Wayne Owen, Zack Walker

Lenard Cannon, Andy Van

Cleve, Henry McClain,

Corey Wilson

Jon Michael Cannon,

Van Bringle, Jimmy Butler

+1 Jay Ridings

6 Vickie Johnson

8 Lenard Cannon, Tyler White,

Christa Rice

13 Gary Hulin

14 Sarah Kate Poole

15 Jan Claire Hughey

17 Laurie Van Cleve

19 Gerald Stiles, Jason Hughey

20 Melinda Godwin

21 Sarah Byrd

23 Melina Sherron

31 Waynona Avery

Sunday Morning

Worship

March 3

Jan Bringle

Harriet Cannon

March 10

Teresa Elder

Marjorie Goforth

March 17

Sandra Howard

Carolyn Jones

March 24

Kim Lawrence

Carolyn Hadley

March 31

Laurie Van Cleve

Elaine Anderson

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Christian Symbol

CHALICE & CROSS — The chalice with a cross rising from it symbolizes

Christ’s obedient suffering, even unto death. The cross is

called a “passion cross,” with pointed ends that represent

suffering. We remember that in the garden of Gethsemane,

Jesus begged his Father that the “cup” of suffering be taken

from him. But ultimately, he prayed, “Not as I will, but as you

will” (Matthew 26:39, NIV).

AWANA Theme Night:

SPRING into Action

Wednesday, March 20th

Dress like your favorite SUPERHERO!

Sunday, April 14th

Lunch Provided after Church then

Easter Egg Hunt

Christians ought not to be smothered in fear. There is a

spiritual readiness, where we return to having the

peace of God stand guard over our hearts and minds.

What an incredible witness it is to a lost and fearful so-

ciety when the Christian acts like a child of God, living

under the loving sovereignty of the heavenly Father.

The Christian needs to walk in peace, so no matter

what happens they will be able to bear witness to a

watching world.

—Henry Blackaby

Youth Food Fundraiser

Sunday, March 10th after am service

Chicken Casserole, Green Bean Bundles, Sweet Baby

Carrots, Rolls & Peach Cobbler at $8/plate

Winter Jam 2019

Sunday, March 17th

Landers Center in Southaven, MS

Cost: $40

March 27th

Time TBA

Games, Food, and Fun

To search our souls, to meditate,

will not suffice for Lent.

To share the cross, to sacrifice;

these are the things God meant.

—Jane McKay Lanning

How does your physical stature — or lack of it — affect

your daily life? Maybe you have to stoop under certain

doorways. Or maybe you buy shoes that make you

taller.

Now consider your spiritual “height.” Do you, like young

Jesus, strive to grow each day — in wisdom, if not in

stature? What “giants” make you feel inadequate?

When “the battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:47), as

young David told Goliath before slaying him, human

size doesn’t matter. Because we serve a “big” God who

lives in us and works through us, we can stand tall and

confident in his strength. No matter our physical

height, let’s use every opportunity to reach up and step

out as Jesus’ hands and feet.

Living sacrifices

How peace bears witness

There will be no AWANA or Wednesday Night Meal

March 27th (Spring Break in Tipton County).

WEDNESDAY

Standing tall