Small Groups
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The Prodigal God
Engaging in God's Word
and the world, Pastor Bruce and Kathy Griffith will host a home group on
Monday evenings at 7:00 pm beginning on either September 19th or the
26th. The first study will be a look into the story, people and
message of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Timothy Keller's book,
The Prodigal God, will serve as the basis for discussions. Sign-up
sheets will be available after worship on September 11th. For more
details call or email Pastor Bruce & Kathy at (347) 852-0882 or email to
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New Beginnings (12 Week Journey for New Believers)
Pastor Randy will begin a new teaching series for Seekers, New
Believers, or anyone new to Oakland and the United Methodist Church.
In New Beginnings you will learn some basic doctrines of the Christian
Faith, become familiar with the Bible, and be able to ask and discuss
absolutely any question. New Beginnings will begin on Wednesday,
November 3rd at 6:30 PM. Pastor Randy plans to teach this series
back-to-back for the next three quarters. Persons can begin at any
point and continue either until they cycle through the twelve lessons or
repeat the series as needed. New Beginnings is designed to serve
three purposes: 1) to give new believers a safe place to land and
become established in their walk with God. 2) To allow seekers to
question and consider Christianity in an open forum. 3) To enable
newcomers to Oakland and the United Methodist Church to learn about our
believes and to get to know the Pastor and others better. If you
are a new Christian or if you are not quite there and still have
questions or if you are new to Oakland, come and attend New Beginnings.
It is designed just for you. I hope to see you, Wednesday,
November 3rd at 6:30 pm. Join us for a light supper at 6:00 pm.
For additional information, please
contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Disciple
Bible Study Group
Beginning in September, Pastor Art
Moffat will teach DISCIPLE Bible Study Groups on Sunday evening and
Tuesday morning. Both groups will begin the week of September 18th. What is Disciple? Disciple takes
you through the bible - all the way - and you do it with others.
We hold each other accountable. Disciple has nothing to do with
how much or how little you know about the Bible. The focus of
Disciple is to make each week's reading apply to your life, particularly
the present & future. Disciple is to challenge you and to
grow you. Disciple is designed to help the group members grow
together. We eventually find ourselves (as a group) on the same
page, in one mind and in one accord (Acts 2:46). A longer term
small group builds a lasting fellowship and a bond with the others in
the group. We learn not only to pray for each other but with each
other. "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building
up the body of Christ." - Ephesians 4:12 Disciple is 30 weeks.
It is a commitment. A discipline experience. Each group will be limited
to ten persons. Six to ten people have been shown to be the most
successful numbers for a small group. Each teaching session will
be two hours long, with a half-time somewhere in the middle.
During the last session of Disciple we will identify each person's
spiritual gifts. The cost for the Disciple book is $34. (Financial
aid is available). "The house churches) dedicated themselves to
the Apostles' teaching, to fellowship with each other, to daily breaking
bread together, and to prayer with each other." - Acts 2:42
Disciple is the # 1 Bible Study used in America. Why? It is
Holy Spirit inspired - from its development to its teaching. Do
you want more of God? Through Disciple men and women are
strengthened in their faith, challenged to move to the next level in
their spiritual walk, and guided into Christ's service and ministry to
fulfill your God-given spiritual gifts. The Disciple Study groups
are designed to develop strong local churches through the in-depth study
of Scripture, and can help transform our church into a more biblically
nourished congregation. For additional information, please
contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Praying Ladies
Our Praying Moms group is making some
changes! First, we're changing the name to Praying
Ladies and we're inviting ALL ladies - young, old, married and single to
participate in the 8-week study, "Radical" by David Platt. This class
invites you to encounter what Jesus actually said about being his
disciple, and then obey what you've heard. David Platt challenges
you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated a
God-centered gospel to fit our human-centered preferences. With
passionate storytelling and convicting biblical analysis, Platt calls
into question a host of comfortable notions that are common among
Christ's followers today. Then, he proposes a radical response:
live the gospel in ways that are true, filled with promise, and
ultimately world changing. This small group will meet on Thursday
mornings from 9:15 - 11:15 am starting September 9th. Babysitting
will be available. Please call Kristen Mack at 266-7024 to sign up
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L I F T (Living In
Fellowship Together)
Acts 2:46 says, "Every day
they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke
bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts."
On Wednesday, September 29th, OUMC will kick-off LIFT, our new Mid-Week
experience. At LIFT, we'll start with a light dinner at 6 pm
followed by small groups and other opportunities. There is something for
everyone and you are invited to join us for dinner, First Hour, Second
Hour, or the whole evening! LIFT Schedule is as follows: 6 -
6:20 Light Dinner, 6:30 - 7:25 First Hour and 7:30 - 8:30 Second Hour.
During the 1st Hour Adults will have 2 small group options or the
library and prayer room will be open. Youth will have a Large
Group time while Kids will can participate as Little Praise Dancers or
Arts & Activities. Second hour options for Adults will be 1 small
group, the library and prayer room will be open or they can participate
in Chancel Choir. Youth will have small groups while Children will
have a Hands-On Bible Learning Lab for PK through 2nd Grade or Grapple
Small Group for 3rd - 6th Grade. Nursery will be available after
dinner for younger children of parents attending or leading small groups
or being in choir. If you and your family need a LIFT in the middle of
the week, come Wednesday evenings! For
additional information, please contact the church office at
269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Other Small Groups
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Small Group |
Location |
Contact,
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Chancel Choir |
Oakland UMC |
Matt Price, Wednesdays, 7:30 pm |
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Children's Choir |
Oakland UMC |
Donna Cartwright |
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Drama Team |
Oakland UMC |
Mike D'Angelo |
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emerge Youth |
Oakland UMC |
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm |
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Faithful Families Class |
Oakland UMC |
Steve Parker, Sundays, 10:00 am |
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Liturgical Dance Team |
Oakland UMC |
Darlene Bain, Tuesdays |
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Men's Sunday School Class |
Oakland UMC |
Greg Varner, Sundays, 10:00 am |
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M & M Class Ministry |
Arbutus Park Manor |
Irene Kendig, 2nd Tuesday, 12:00 noon |
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Praise Band |
Oakland UMC |
Matt Price, Thursdays, 7:00 pm |
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Praying Ladies |
Oakland UMC |
Thursdays, 9:15 - 11:15 am (beg. Sept.
8th) |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry |
Oakland UMC |
Third Thursday every other month, 6:00
- 8:00 pm |
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Retired Men's Breakfast |
Perkins Restaurant |
Pastor Randy Bain, Last Tues. of each month |
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Senior's Sunday School Class |
Oakland UMC |
Ed Wingard, Sundays, 10:00 am |
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Women's Sunday School Class |
Oakland UMC |
Barb Bodnar, Sundays, 10:00 am |
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Youth Praise Band |
Oakland UMC |
Matt Price |
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There are other small groups that meet
in various homes. For more information, contact Pastor Randy
at 269-3678. |
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