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Loving
God . . .
Loving
Others . . .
Serving
All . . .
Forecaster of OXFORD BAPTIST CHURCH
Oxford, North Carolina December 30, 2016
oxfordbaptistnc.org
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11:00 AM
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EPIPHANY SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2017
“Follow the Light”
Isaiah 60: 1-4 Matthew 2: 1-12
Music by Sanctuary Choir
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
JANUARY 8, 2016
Mr. Chris Redmon
Music by
Sanctuary Choir
Happy 2017!
The turn of the calendar is an excellent time to examine
our lives, our habits, our goals, and our desires. With
the chaos of the holidays behind us, we can take just a
little time to think about who we are, where we are, and
where we want to go. As a Christian and as a part of
this church, I am excited about the new year. While
2016 brought change, and 2017 just might bring even
more, the reality is we have great people serving and
leading our congregation.
I look forward to the fellowship and worship events we
all look forward to, but I also look forward to substan-
tial new work that will be done by our Futures Com-
mittee. 2017 will hold new opportunities for disciple-
ship and leadership development within our congrega-
tion, and all of those things and much more will help
us to be a church that is serving one another and our
community well for the living of these days.
I am thankful for all the blessings that 2016 brought,
but since we cannot bring any of our past days back, I
am excited to look ahead and see where God will meet
us in the days to come.
God Bless,
Chris
As the staff of your church, we thank
you so much for the generous offering of
a Love Gift that you provided this year.
Amid the changes and transitions of
2016, we are all thankful for the gift of
serving this church and we look
forward to the possibilities that lie
ahead for all of us as we face 2017. We
are a wonderful congregation and you
all are a gift to us every day.
God Bless,
2 0 1 7 O B C Y O U T H A C A D E M Y C O M I N G S O O N ! !
FAMILY AND STUDENT MINISTRY
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
Epiphany Sunday January 1, 2017
We will walk in the light, the beautiful light. Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Oh, shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world.
~ J.V. Coombs
2017 Start-Up Schedule
Wed., Jan. 4 - Activities and rehearsals resume
Thurs., Jan. 5 - 4:00 Jubilation Ringers
TBA Adult Bell Ringers
Sun., Jan. 8 - Youth Rehearsals resume
2017 Youth Reminders
Sun., Jan. 8 - Regular
Schedule Resumes
2nd Semester Snack Supper
($50) and two 2-liter drinks
due by Jan. 29.
T h a n k
Y o u !
O B C
Y o u t h
f o r
a l l
t h e
w a y s
y o u
s h a r e d
t h e
j o y
o f
C h r i s tm a s
w i t h
o t h e r s
i n
o u r
c h u rc h
a n d
c o m m u n i t y .
W e
a r e
g ra te fu l
fo r
y o u !
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our adult
musicians ~ singers and ringers ~
for the beautiful music shared in
our annual Lessons & Carols
service. You are such talented and
dedicated musicians, and it is such
a blessing to work with you! We are
grateful for all you do!
FACTS and FIGURES
December 18
Sunday School ~ 113
Budget Receipts $ 17,841.00
Designated Offerings $ 1,600.00
December 25 Sunday School ~ N/A Budget Receipts $ 20,242.00 Designated Offerings $ 2,195.00
Weekly Needs: $11,373.17
YTD Budget Needs $591,405.00 YTD Receipts $472,785.65 YTD Receipts % 79 %
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
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Pat Gravley
Sonny Dorsey
Jackie Fitz
A.B. Greene
Weldon Hampton
Leonard Pruitt
Our Shut-Ins
PRAYERS & CONCERNS
PRESCHOOL / CHILDREN
Jan. 1 Jan. 8
NURSERY Jill & Dennis Archer Stephanie Timberlake/
Susan Satterwhite
2’S & 3’S Wanda Clay Glenda Williams/
Ashley Newton
PRE-K & K
Marsha Garrett Greg & Julie Hicks
Jan. 1 Jan. 8
Jim Adcock Jim Cross
Ron Bullock Bob Currin
*Jeannette Carey *Charles Currin
Tim Cottrell Marty Deal
Deacon Greeters
Regular Wednesday night schedule resumes
January 4, 2017.
Regular Thursday night activities resume
January 5, 2017.
Youth Activities resume January 8, 2017.
OBC Church offices will be closed for
the holidays as follows: January 2,
2017.
December Giving Goal
Goal: $133,400.00
Given: $73,936.00
Needed to reach goal:
$59,464.00
CBF Global Missions Emphasis
Received: $695.00
Lawrence Tippett—12/10/2016
Lanny Dillehay—12/18/2016
OBC WEE School
Anyone who is interested in WEE
school for the 2017-2018 school
year must have an application on
file by January 31st. Please call
Debbie Pittard at 919-693-0000 with
any questions.
Congratulations to
Ali Denny and Christopher Wynne,
who were married on December 17, 2016.
The couple will reside at
109 Hearthside Drive, Greenville 27834.
Did you or someone you know
graduate from college this
semester? Let the office know
so we may recognize them in
the next Forecaster!
OBC is traveling to cheer on the
Carolina Hurricanes!
January 31st is Guy’s Night.
February 26th is a Family Outing.
Details to come in the e-news, Forecaster, and online!!!
Deacon Of the WeekDeacon Of the WeekDeacon Of the Week
Sunday, January 1 - Jessie Sumrell
Sunday, January 8 – John Tovey
Wednesday Night Supper Menu
January 4— Tacos/Taco Salad,
Spanish Rice, Salsa and Chips
Dessert
January 11—Vegetable-Beef
Soup, Grilled Cheese
Sandwich, Dessert
7th grade thru Adult: $5
3 years thru 6th grade: $3
Children 2 & under: Free
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
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CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Christopher Aho Pastor
Mrs. Cindy S. Joy Minster of Music/ Youth
Miss Judy Ligon Financial Secretary/
Office Manager
Mrs. Suzanne Humphries Receptionist/Secretary
Mrs. Martha Thompson Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Debbie Pittard WEE School Director
919-693-5181
www.oxfordbaptistnc.org
Sunday, January 8
9:15 - Library Open
9:45 - Sunday School
11:00 - Worship Service
4:30 - Celebration Ringers
5:40 - Youth Discipleship
6:30 - Youth Snack Supper
7:00 - Youth Choir
7:45 - Oxford Ringers
Monday, January 9
12:00 - BBW Meeting
3:00 - Monday Afternoon Women Mtg
6:30 - Sisters Group—Devin Rm
Wednesday, January 11
4:30 - Jubilation Ringers II
5:30 - Kinderbabies/Children’s Choirs
6:00 - Wednesday Night Supper
6:30 - WMU Council Mtg.—Devin Rm
6:45 - Vespers
7:35 - Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, January 12
4:00 - Jubilation Ringers I
7:00 - Adult Bell Ringers
Life @ OBC Dec. 31-Jan. 12
Sunday, January 1 9:15 - Library Open
9:45 - Sunday School
10:30 - Sanctuary Choir
11:00 - Worship Service
Monday, January 2
Church Office Closed
Wednesday, January 4
4:30 - Jubilation Ringers II
5:30 - Kinderbabies/Children’s Choirs
6:00 - Wednesday Night Supper
6:45 - Vespers
7:35 - Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, January 5
4:00 - Jubilation Ringers I
TBA - Adult Bell Ringers