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One church meeting in multiple locationsColerain | Green | Ross Townships
May2015
NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS MAY 3!Life on Mission seeks to launch each of us into our community to connect with those who don’t
know Jesus--to serve them, share our faith, grow with them, and pray for them!
Engagement and special projects will make Life on Mission a
“game-changer” for White Oak!
NEED • CONNECT • SERVE • SHARE • GROW • PRAY
all campuses
We will be honoring our high school, college and graduate school grads on Sunday, May 31. If you’re a grad, let us
know at TheWOCC.com/grads.
North American Christian ConventionJune 23-26 | Duke Energy Convention Center
Each year, the North American Christian Convention provides fellowship, encouragement, support, and new ideas to thousands of Christians from around the country. With workshops, worship, exhibits, and fellowship, their mission is to provide ideas, inspiration, and identity to churches, ministries, and their leaders.
We want to make sure that you do not miss what God will provide at the 2015 NACC. Make your decision now to register and then mark it on your calendar. Log on to GoToNACC.org for registration information.
Want to go for free? White Oak is in charge of the volunteer hospitality room and providing volunteers for the Women’s Luncheon. By volun-teering just four hours, you get a complimentary registration for the week. Contact Becky Bennett for details.
“Continue to remember those in prison as if
you were together with them in prison, and
those who are mistreated as if you
yourselves were suffering.”
Hebrews 13:3
Many persecuted Christians often feel isolated and alone since they are unable to fellowship with other believers. However, prayers from Christians half a world away have brought the same encourage-ment that fellowship would have for these persecut-ed Christians. Prayer is vital--not only as a direct line to God, but as a way to encourage our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.
Prayer Night will be held at the Fernald Preserve Visitor Center in Ross.
Click here for directions.
ALL CAMpUS -- GLOBAL IMPACT
global impact strategy meetingThursday, May 7 @ 7pm (Held at the Colerain Campus Room 220)Are you interested in being part of the answer to world hunger, human trafficking, gender inequality in education, the AIDS epidemic, providing clean drinking water, or initiating micro-finance opportu-nities to alleviate poverty? Join us as we begin the conversation at a Global Impact Strategy Meeting on Thursday, May 7 @ 7pm at the Colerain Campus. Invite someone to come with you!
PANCAKE BREAKFASTSunday, May 31Support the Haiti Team Pancake Breakfast! Enjoy some free pancakes before, during or after service on May 31. Hear about the trip and how you can pray for our team. Support our team financially with a donation. You don’t have to donate to eat & you don’t have to eat to donate. The breakfast will be held at the Colerain Twp Campus.
Haiti Trip garage saleJune 12 & 13The Haiti Team is having a yard sale to raise money and awareness about their trip to Haiti. All proceeds will be used to pay for the teams trip expenses.We are looking for the following donations:• Tools • Tupperware • Clothes• Toys • Jewelry • Fiction books • Kids books • ElectronicsWe do not want: Coffee mugs, How-To or text booksItems may be dropped off on or under the table in the Coat Room by the Coke Machine at the Coler-ain Campus (Entrance F).
Please be praying for our team who will be in Haiti from July 18-26:
Successful VBS in IndiaMore than 700 children in two churches gathered for Vacation Bible School in mid-April. Led primarily by their young adults, these programs are instru-mental in helping to introduce a new generation to Jesus. For the first time in 35 years, protestors tried to disrupt the programs, but to no avail. Praise God for His protection and intervention.
Natalie RossGary SchroederKara ToernerStephen WilsonJames Wilson
Kyle CannonKurt CaudillJoe CheekBrandon GilbertBill Haussler
Will Haussler Pam HeinrichLaura JanakiefskiGreg MorefieldMary Beth PlatenEthan Platen
On Saturday, April 25, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal and neighboring countries. The death toll has reached more than 5,700, and reports indicate that this number may continue to increase as search and rescue efforts expand to vulnerable, hard-to-reach mountain villages. Thousands of people were injured and tens of thousands were left homeless.
As recovery continues, White Oak will continue to work with our ministry partners such as Matthew 25 Ministries, I.D.E.S, (International Disaster and Emergency Service), and I.C.O.M. (International Conference On Missions) to determine the specific needs of the victims.
This is a disaster of major proportions and will require long-term recovery efforts. Please pray for the people of Nepal during this time of need.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:• You can give through our offering by writing “Nepal Earthquake” in the memo line of your check and putting it in the offering any time this month.• You can give directly to our mission partners, International Disaster Emergency Services (www.ides.org) or Matthew 25 Ministries (M25M.org).• Pray for the people of Nepal, for the emergency workers there now and for those who will come in for long-term relief.
ALL CAMpUS -- GLOBAL IMPACT
earthquake in nepal
During the week of June 13-20, nine people from White Oak will be living and working with kids from the Navajo tribe in Arizona. Please be praying for them!
Elizabeth BagleyJustin Bolin Darin HudsonSteve & Shari Lane
Jake LaneEmma LaneDavid LaneChris McKiernan
all campuses -- SERVE SATURDAY
We will be working in the North Bend Habitat for Humanity Restore. The Re-store provides funding for Habitat’s mission of helping to alleviate poverty housing in our area. The stores do this by selling donated new and used appliances, furniture, cabinets, building products and household items to the general public.
For the last nine years Crossroads Community Church has gathered an army of vol-unteers impacting Cincinnati through service projects in a one-day, citywide blitz of compassion. Be a part of showing love to hundreds of schools, churches, neighbor-
hoods, social agencies and non-profits to put your faith in action and to say thank you for the work they do in our community. The goal is to complete 500 projects with over 10,000 volunteers!
This is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor locally, regionally, nationally and inter-nationally regardless of race, creed or political persuasion. By rescuing
and reusing products from major corporations and manufacturers, Matthew 25 Ministries provides basic neces-sities, nutritional supplements, educational materials, micro-enterprise supplies and disaster relief across the US and worldwide.
(Green Twp Campus)Help us put on a Reverse Car Wash with WOCC Green Twp. Campus! This is an opportunity to show the West Side love and get the word out about our Green Twp. Campus!
Volunteers pack ingredients into food packets. The packets are sent to children to help them recover from malnutrition and save them from a painful and prolonged death by starvation.
North Bend Road Store9am-1pm; 11am-4pm or 1pm-6pm
Crossroads Community Church3500 Madison Rd
9am-1pm
11060 Kenwood Rd11am-1pm
Time and Place TBD
During the 30 Hour Famine
Whether by yourself, with your family or with your Life Group, you’ll find a place to serve our community on Saturday, May 16. Sign up at TheWOCC.com/
serve-saturday or on your Connection Card on Sunday.
This is a great first serve opportunity if you are new to White Oak!
all campuses -- ENGAGE
COMPASSION GIFT FOR MISSION PARTNER
office construction update
On March 21 it was our honor to present a check for
$20,000 to the Christian Benevolent Association. CBA
is one of our mission partners who ministers specifi-
cally to retired senior adults. Our guest preacher
at the Colerain Campus that morning was Dick
Crabtree, former White Oak minister and one of the
founders of the CBA. Because of your generous sup-
port of ENGAGE, seniors adults who are in financial
need can continue to be cared for at Mt. Healthy
and Mason Christian Villages.
Barring complications, we are set to move into the new office space just after Memorial Day weekend. At that time, work can begin on the “heart” of our construction project -- the new space for our children’s min-istry at the Colerain Twp Campus. This updated and modern children’s space is possible because White Oak is committed to making a difference in our community and in our world!
all campuses
BETH MOORE LIVING PROOF LIVEJune 26-27 (Friday evening/Saturday morning)Women--Come see Beth Moore when her Living
Proof Live tour comes to Cincinnati. Cost is $60. (No tickets will be distributed without payment.) It’s festi-val seating and we only have 60 tickets. Women do not need to be from White Oak to go! We will take the church bus.
Sign up at TheWOCC.com/living-proof-with-Beth-Moore
Culture CafeMay 17 @ 6pm (Held at the Colerain Campus)
Don Tingle, one of our mission partners, will be speak-ing on how we connect and influence our Muslim friends here and around the world.
WOODLAND LAKES CHRISTIAN CAMP
Every year Woodland Lakes, located in Amelia, Ohio, invites thousands of youth to their camp for a summer that is not only fun and memorable, but also one that helps them build a stronger relationship with their friends and with Christ. White Oak has been participating in camps at Woodland Lakes for many, many years!
We are encouraging kids to attend:• 4-6 year olds -- Day Camp 1 -- June 27 • 1 & 2 grade -- Starter 2 -- August 9-10 • 3-4 grade -- Christmas in July -- July 12-15 • 5 & 6 grade -- Our Time is Now -- July 5-10 • Middle School -- Emerge -- June 21-26
CIY MOVE June 22-27 | Hope College, Holland, Michigan
Move is a 5-day high school only event, designed to equip and mobilize high schoolers for Kingdom impact.
Cost: $375
Learn more here.
Starting Point will be held on May 3 at each campus.
Next Steps
all campuses
Faith Shift is a 3-hour class designed to follow Starting Point and is for anyone wanting to learn how to connect with God’s story.
Classes held at each campus.
In the four sessions of LifeShift we’ll discuss what it means to be a FOLLOWER of Jesus and not just a believer, you’ll learn how to start reading the Bible for yourself, you’ll find out how to begin praying powerful prayers immediately, you’ll discover the significance of Biblical community – and more! You will leave this group more confident in follow-ing Jesus with your whole heart and life.
Click here for upcoming dates for LifeShift.
Life is better when we’re going through it together!Click here for some short-term opportunities to con-nect with others around some topics that are inter-esting and helpful for your spiritual growth.
Mondays, 6:30Meets at the Colerain Township CampusA place to heal from the hurts, habits and hang ups that hold you back.
Newcomers always welcome.Contact: Cyndi Battles (771.4742 or [email protected])
ross TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
January 17
30 Hour famine -- may 29
GETTING AHEADJune 28, July 26 & August 23 Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join us as we learn practical skill sets that will helps us Get Ahead of our culture and lead it to a better under-standing of Jesus. A variety of speakers will teach us biblical ways to advance money management (Richie Jackson), work ethic and time manage-ment (Chris McKiernan) and communication skills (Eric Fudge). There will also be plenty of high energy, large group games and grill feasting!
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s up
this summer!
May 3 -- Last night of FUSION until fallJune 22-26 -- Missions Emphasis WeekJune 28 -- Getting AheadJuly 25 -- MS & HS Rafting TripJuly 26 -- Getting AheadAugust 2 -- Middle School MadnessAugust 3-6 -- SuperNovaAugust 23 -- Getting AheadDetails will be available on the TheWOCC.com
Join us in giving up food for 30 hours to raise money and awareness of world hunger.
ross TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Volunteer!There’s a place for you to serve in Mega Sports Camp! Log on to TheWOCC.com/mega-sports-camp and fill out the volunteer form. Someone will contact you...soon!
June 9-12 | 6:30-9pm
For our sports loving fans, sign up to experience soccer, basketball, or cheerleading! Have fun learning skills, playing scrimmages, and learning cheers!
For those who want something a little different, sign up to have fun in our Learning Lab – get hands on experience with science, cooking, carpentry,
nature, and more!
Kick-Off June 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Elda
Elementary. Fun, food, and games for the whole family!
RegistrationRegistration is available now at TheWOCC.com/
mega-sports-camp
High energy worship, team-building activities,
cool Bible songs, and tasty treats!
green TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Rock babies, sing songs, tell stories, build relationships, have fun! It’s not rocket science, it’s more important than that! We need people who want to shape the future to serve in GrowZone. Is that you?
Contact:Erin Feiser
Sunday, May 3after church at the home of Campus Minister,Josh Benforado(5811 Childs Lane)
We’re going to give them something they don’t expect--After we wash their car, we’re going to pay THEM! Help us impact our community.
Saturday, May 1610-12 or 12-2
Place to be determinedSign up on your Connection Card Sunday
colerain TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
FUSION on Sunday NightsMay 3 will be the final FUSION until the fall. Don’t miss it!6:00pm-7:30pm at the Colerain Twp Campus.
INSIGHT — 9:30 Sunday morningsAt INSIGHT you have the opportunity to choose from an elective that you are inter-ested in.**Some electives will be repeated later in the year in case there are multiple electives that you wish to take.
30 Hour FamiNeSaturday, May 16Join us in giving up food for 30 hours to raise money and awareness of world hun-ger. There will be an information meeting held on Sunday, May 3 at 9:30am and at 6:00pm.
Four years ago, White Oak began serving as Whiz Kids tutors for third and fourth graders at Weigal Elementary School. When the kids were ready to move on to middle school, we worked with City Gos-pel Mission to help pioneer a new tutoring program called WK Unplugged for middle school kids.
This month we are celebrating our first Whiz Kids graduation! 00 of our students have been with us from the beginning. We’ve watched them grow in confidence and skill level and have had the won-derful opportunity to build into their lives and share with them and their families on a personal level.
On Sunday, May 17 we will be honoring our WK Unplugged grads in the morning worship service. Please help us make our guests very welcome!
Many, many thanks to Kevin Wiesner (pic-tured here with Jacob who he has tutored for four years) and his crew of great tutors for all their
hard work in making WK Unplugged a reality!
colerain TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
life shiftIn the four sessions of LifeShift we’ll discuss what it means to be a follower of Jesus and not just a be-liever, you’ll learn how to start reading the Bible for yourself, you’ll find out how to begin praying power-ful prayers immediately, you’ll discover the signifi-cance of Biblical community – and more! You will leave this group more confident in following Jesus with your whole heart and life. It’s time for you to take this step!
Sign up here
colerain TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Friday Night JamMay 1 | 7-9pm4-5 graders
Games, pizza, service projects and a whole bunch of fun!
Cost is $3. First-time guests are always FREE! Bring a friend!
Contact: Karen Lynch
Community DinnerWednesday, May 13, 6-7pmColerain Twp Campus Fellowship HallCome meet your neighbors over a nice dinner! Op-portunities are available each month to help cook, serve, greet, mingle, set up and clean up.Contact: Tom Platen ([email protected])
COMMUNITY DINNERMAY 13 @ 6PM
MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORSHIPSunday, May 31All PreK through 5th graders will join their families in the worship center for a multi-generational worship experience. There will be regular children’s ministry provided for infants through 3’s.
For kids entering kindergarten through 6th grade
colerain TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Vacation Bible SchoolJune 8-12 | 9:00-12:10
Kids will embark on an icy expedition where
they learn to overcome obstacles with God’s
awesome power. Kids will be anchored in
rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them
through life’s challenges. This year’s mission
offering will go to help the earthquake
victims in Nepal.
Volunteer!Log on to TheWOCC.com/vbs and fill outthe form. Someone will contact you soon!
Register!Log on to
TheWOCC.com/vbs
ALL CAMpUS -- celebrate!
NIGHT TO SHINE GAME NIGHT
Growing communities where people are becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus.
Colerain Twp CampusCorner of Blue Rock & Cheviot RoadsSundays @ 9:30 & 11:00am
Green Twp CampusMeeting in Oakdale Elementary SchoolSundays @ 10:30am
Ross Twp CampusMeeting in Ross High SchoolSundays @ 9:00 & 10:30am
513.385.0425 TheWOCC.com
WOCC Ross Township Campus WOCC Green Township CampusWOCC Colerain Township Campus
Additional information is available on our website -- TheWOCC.com.
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Keith Adams
Josh Benforado
Becky Bennett
Kyle Cannon
Earl Corrothers
Tanner Daniels
Brian Doerman
Erin Feiser
Eric Fudge
Roni Flischel
Lloyd Hamilton
Nathan Hinkle
Darin Hudson
Karen Lynch
Christy Nunn
Rick Shonkwiler
Carolyn Short
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