Small Groups
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Second
Sunday Lunch Bunch
Come one, come all to Oakland's newest
small group. . the Second Sunday Lunch Bunch! This group meets the
on the 2nd Sunday of each month from January through May after the 2nd service (approx. 12:30 pm)
for LUNCH at a local restaurant.
The next Lunch Bunch will be held on the second Sunday in January,
2010August. Sign-ups should take
place on the week before to get a rough idea for a count but there is
extra room to join us if you wish on that Sunday. This is
a great way to fellowship and visitors are also welcome to meet some of
the OUMC friendly faces in a casual atmosphere. The kick-off for this
group was held November 9th at Hoss's in Richland and over forty people
had a great time of fellowship (along with a great lunch!) Sign-up
sheets will be in each narthex or for additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Exercise
Your Faith
Do you want to tone up and slim down?
Join our early morning exercise class lead by Chris Plaza, who promises
that no two workouts will ever be the same: circuit training, kick
boxing, aerobics and more! Exercising at Oakland begins Monday,
May 4th and will continue to meet Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from
5:30 - 6:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Men and women are
welcome. Please wear skid-resistant sneakers. Bring an
exercise mat and hand weights no heavier than 5 lbs. Fee is $25.00
per month. For additional information,
please contact Kristen Mack at 266,7024 or the church office at 269-3678.
You may also email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Praying Moms
The Praying Mom's Small Group resumes on January 12th. This
spring, their small group will be studying "Boundaries with Kids".
They will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at
the church and will start on Tuesday, January 12th. This study was
written for parents of children of all ages, from infancy to the teen
years. However, it will also benefit you if you are a teacher,
grandparent, coach, neighbor, day-care worker, babysitter or church
worker. The Study Description is as follows: Help your kids
take responsibility for their own actions and emotions - and bring order
to an out-of-control household! In this 8 session program, Drs.
Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you and your small group through the
ins and outs of establishing loving limits and instilling character in
your children - ones that will help them lead balanced, productive, and
fulfilling adult lives. If you are available on Tuesday mornings,
we encourage you to join this group. Babysitting is provided!
For further information, please contact Kristen Mack at 266-7024 or
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, Monday,
Wednesday
evenings and Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Evening times will be scheduled
to suit each group. You may sign up for Disciple Bible Study
during the month of August. 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. There will be
three Disciple # 1 groups offered this fall. They will begin in
mid-September. The groups will be held on Tuesday afternoon at
1:00 pm and Sunday & Monday evenings. 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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Spiritual Gift & Passion
Discovery Class
Beginning on December 9th at 6:30 pm,
Pastor Randy will lead a class to help you discover your spiritual
gifts, personal style and God-given passion for serving in the Body of
Christ. The class is called Network: The Right people in the
right places, for the right reasons at the right time. It was
developed by Willow Creek Community Church. The class will include
six one-hour sessions (6:30 - 7:30 pm) and will run into January, 2010.
If you plan to attend, I encourage you to call or email the church
office. We will meet in the Parlor (Room 204) Hope to see
you there. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Financial Peace
University
Beginning in January, OUMC will be
offering Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University on Sunday evenings.
FPU is a Bible-based approach to handling all aspects of your financial
life, but focuses mainly on getting out of debt. The average
family pays off $5300 of debt and saves $2700 during the 13 week class.
A free preview class will be held at the church Sunday, January 10th and
the class will begin January 24th continuing through the middle of
April. 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,
Date & Time |
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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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Exercise Your Faith |
Oakland UMC |
Chris Plaza, Mon, Wed, Fri., 5:30 -
6:30 am |
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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 Thursday, 12:00 noon |
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Oakland Youth Fellowship |
Oakland UMC |
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm |
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Praise Band |
Oakland UMC |
Matt Price, Thursdays, 7:00 pm |
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Praying Moms |
Oakland UMC |
Kristen Mack, 2nd & 4th Tues. of ea.
month, 9:15-11:15 am |
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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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Second Sunday Lunch Bunch |
Various Local Restaurants |
Cyndi Watters, 2nd Sunday, 12:30 pm |
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Senior's Sunday School Class |
Oakland UMC |
Ed Wingard, Sundays, 10:00 am |
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Women In Ministry |
Oakland UMC |
Cyndi Watters, 2nd & 4th Tues. of each month |
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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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