Special Events
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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 7th, OUMC will kick-off LIFT, our 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 -
6:30 Light Dinner, 6:30 - 7:30 First Hour and 7:30 - 8:30 Second Hour.
During the 1st Hour children can choose between "Kids Choir" and "Arts &
Activities." During the 2nd Hour, they break up into Small Groups
according to age. Emerge Youth will also be divided into 1st & 2nd
hours: For the 1st Hour, youth will fellowship, play games and
have activities. The 2nd Hour will include the study "The Way I'm
Wired" series followed by small groups and sharing. Three adult
studies will be offered during the 1st Hour. They are: (1)
The Person and Power of the Holy Spirit in the Wesleyan Tradition taught
by Pastor Tom Zimmerman (8 weeks). (2) New Beginnings Bible Study
- A Survey of the Gospel of Mark, taught by Pastor Randy. (3)
Parenting is Heart Work - taught by Cheryl Keafer and Tony Sansone in
conjunction with New Day, Inc. This class will extend into the 2nd
hour and end at approximately 8:15 pm. This is a great opportunity
for Spiritual growth and Christian fellowship. We hope to see you
there! Second hour options for adults also can include the
library, prayer room or choir. Choir rehearsal will be divided
into 1st & 2nd Hours: 6:30 pm will be "The Messiah" rehearsal for
Christmas and 7:30 pm will be for the rehearsal for Sunday mornings. 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
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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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Celebrating A Century -
1912 - 2012
Throughout the new year
a number of events are being planned to mark the very special milestone
in the life of Oakland Church. We will be reminded of the legacy
left to us by those who have worshipped at this site on the Bedford
Street hill, and we remember them with thanksgiving in our hearts as we
look forward to what God has planned for our future. Several big
celebrations have already been scheduled for 2012. When you read
this the kick-off on January 15th will already be part of history.
In March the weekend of the 23rd - 25th has been set aside for a
Holy Spirit Conference. As the year progresses you will hear and
read much more about this and other events. Anyone who has an idea
to contribute for consideration to help celebrate is invited to contact
a member of the Centennial Planning Committee: Pastor Randy Bain,
Jane Naylor, Myrna Gilbert, Celeste Sprankle, Larry Hoover, Janet
Griffith or Barbara Mangus. For additional information, please contact the
church office at 269-3678 or email
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Souper Bowl
Sunday
What are you plans for the Super Bowl?
What munchies will you snack on during the game? What delicious
morsels will you serve at half time? Think about the hungry in our
area. On Sunday, February 5th, we are asking each person to donate
$1.00 to the Souper Bowl of Caring. Each dollar we receive will be sent directly to the United
Methodist Human Services Food Pantry right here in Johnstown. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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23rd Annual Sweetheart Dinner |
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Yee haw. . .the 23rd Annual Sweetheart
Dinner has gone country! Reserve the date of Friday, February 10,
2012 and round up your sweetheart for a fun-filled romantic evening!
The evening begins at 6 pm with an Appetizer Feast followed by a Dinner
with all the fixins at 7 pm! The menu catered by 2001 Caterers
includes Fresh Fruit & Melon Cup, Rolls & Butter, Joey Del's Famous
Barbecued Country Spare Ribs, Breaded Baked Country Style Chicken, Fresh
Sweet corn On The Cob, Homestyle Country Baked Beans, Creamy Potato
Salad, Coffee, Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, Cactus Punch and Texas Gob Cake!
Our speaker for the evening will be Pastor Bruce Griffith and there will
be special music by The Oakland Country Jammers and a drama presented by
The Oakland Players! Each couple will receive a free gift and
there is even free babysitting on site! We'll be playin the
Oldlywed Game and havin some country style worship too! Cost is $40.00 per couple and you may register before or
after services on Sunday morning or by calling the church office at 269-3678 or
Kim & Dave Hirko at 322-3433. You may also email
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Class 101 - Becoming A Member Of OUMC
If you wish to become a member of OUMC,
C.L.A.S.S. 101 is for you! This class is required for
membership and provides an opportunity to learn about Oakland United
Methodist church as well as what it means to give your life to
Jesus. C.L.A.S.S. 101 will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012
from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Those who attend
this class will be received into membership on Sunday, February 12th.
If you are interested in joining the Oakland Church, please contact
the church office at 269-3678 to register for this class by
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Super Staff Celebration
Please join us in
celebrating our wonderful staff here at OUMC on Sunday, February 19th!
We will have a fellowship time after the 8:30 & 11:00 services to meet,
greet and extend our appreciation for all the hard work they do! For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Lenten
Luncheons
The Community Lenten Luncheons are
being held every Wednesday during Lent at noon, beginning February 22nd.
The cost is $5.00. The following is the schedule of the Lenten
Luncheons. We hope to see you there! February 22-Walnut Grove
Church of the Brethren, February 29-Beulah UM Church, March 7-Oakland UM Church,
March 14-Bethany UM Church, March 21-Belmont UM Church, March 28-Mt.
Calvary Lutheran Church and on April 4 there will be no Lenten Luncheon. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent on February 22nd.
Lent is the season of penitence and reflection in the liturgical
(worship) year leading up to Holy Week and Easter. This year, we
will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 22nd with both Holy Communion
and the disposition of ashes. Plan to attend this Ash Wednesday
Service, February 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. Due to the service, there will
be no LIFT. LIFT will resume the following Wednesday, February
29th.
For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Bedtime
Story & Movie Hour
Bedtime Story & Movie Hour will be held on
Sunday, February 25th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Join us and a fun time
for all is in store! Children age 3 through 3rd Grade are invited
to come and enjoy three different crafts, snacks, activities and stories
in story themed rooms! Students in 4th
through 6th Grade will get to hang out in "The Loft" for a movie, snacks, and a fun time! Don't forget to wear your PJ's! Sign-up in the Ferg Street Lobby or by emailing Joy at
oaklandkids@atlanticbb.net For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Easter - Lenten Sermon
Series
Pastor Randy will lead us in a
sermon series entitled "Journey to Hope" this Lenten season as
we travel with Jesus to the cross. We will discover along the way
that Hope can be found even in some of life's most difficult situations
and circumstances. For additional
information, please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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February 26
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"Who is With You
on the Journey?" - Mark 8:31-37 |
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March 4
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"Who Are You? -
Mark 11:1-11 |
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March 11 |
"Money: Do you
have it or does it have you? - Mark 10:35-44 |
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March 18 |
"Tired? Time
to Refuel" - Mark 14:32-40 |
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March 25 |
Holy Spirit
Weekend with Rev. Mark Nysewander |
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April 1 (Palm
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Easter Cantata
"Forsaken" |
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April 8 (Easter) |
"Looking for Hope
in a Broken World" - Mark 16:1-8 |
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District Night with Bishop Bickerton
Bishop Tom Bickerton will be visiting the Johnstown District on
Tuesday, February 28th right here at Oakland UM Church in Johnstown.
Our evening will start at 5:30 pm with a light dinner which will be soup
and sandwiches. After the dinner, we will move to the Sanctuary
for the Bishop's presentation ending around 8:00 pm. This
invitation is for all United Methodists within our District. It's
always an exciting time when the Bishop visits us. The meal is
free, but we need to take reservations. If you would like to come
hear what's on our Bishop's heart, please call the Church Office at
269-3678 by February 22nd which is the District's deadline.
Oakland will be preparing and servicing the meal. If you would be
able to help, please contact the Church Office at 269-3678.
For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Lenten Prayer Vigil
Our Lenten Prayer Vigil
will be held on Friday, March 16th. Lent, observed between Ash
Wednesday and Easter, is the time when we Christians prepare our hearts
to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. This year, our Lenten Prayer Vigil will be held the week
before the Holy Spirit Conference that will be held here at OUMC.
We anticipate a mighty & powerful moving of the Holy Spirit on our
congregation as we seek Him. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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HOLY SPIRIT WEEKEND
On March 23-25, we are
planning a Holy Spirit Conference in conjunction with our 100th
Anniversary Year. Rev. Mark Nysewander will be our guest preacher
/ teacher. Pray, prepare, and anticipate a powerful move of God
this weekend. Friday, March 23: The Weekend will begin with
a Celebrating a Century Banquet at Laurelview Village. Following
the meal and a time of worship celebration, Rev. Nysewander will be the
keynote speaker. Those of us participating in the 21-day Daniel
Fast will break the fast at this meal. Saturday, March 24:
Our Holy Spirit Conference will continue with morning and afternoon
worship and teaching times with Rev. Nysewander. There will be a Q
& A time with Rev. Nysewander over lunch. Sunday, March 25:
Rev. Nysewander will speak at both morning worship services to conclude
the Holy Spirit Conference. Mark your calendars and plan now to
attend. Flyers and registration materials are on the way. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Johnstown
District Helpshop
The Johnstown District Helpshop will
be held on Sunday, March 25th from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Portage High
School. This is a great way to sharpen your skills, strengthen the
Body of Christ and renew friendship by investing an afternoon. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Women's
Communion Breakfast
The women of OUMC will be holding
their annual Women's Communion Breakfast on Saturday, March 31st at 9:00
a.m. The event includes fellowship, devotion and some good food! All women are invited
to attend and feel free to invite some friends along! For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Easter Cantata - "Forsaken"
On
Palm Sunday, April 1 at both 8:30 and 11:00 am services, the Chancel
Choir of Oakland UMC will present their Easter Cantata, "Forsaken,
Remembering the Last Days of Christ." The music is by Mark Hayes,
and the Lyrics are by John Parker. The Chancel Choir, accompanied
by an orchestra will offer this production at both services. Many
of us know that on Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem amid shouts of
"Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" Nearly
everyone remembers that only four days later He was praying with His
disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas betrayed Him with a
kiss. Forsaken is comprised of eight choral pieces, each
corresponding to the eight days in the life of Christ from Palm Sunday
through Easter Sunday. It is a reflection on and commemoration of
the last days of God's Messiah. This work for choir and orchestra
was written to help worshippers fully understand the events of Christ's
last week on Earth and to help us all worship the risen Savior. For additional information see
Matt Price, Director of Worship or contact the church office at 269-3678 or
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Holy Thursday Service, Drama & Communion
On Thursday, April 5th at 7:00
pm, there will be a Contemporary Drama called "The Trials of Jess
Goodnuff" followed by Pastor Randy's message and the Sacrament of
Holy Communion. Join us for this important service during Holy Week
leading up to Easter where we celebrate Jesus is risen! See you on
Holy Thursday, April 5th, at 7:00 p.m. For additional information, please
contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Good Friday Cross Walk
The annual Cross Walk sponsored by the churches of the East End will
be held on Good Friday, April 6th. At Noon we will depart from
Beulah UMC in Dale Borough and proceed up Bedford Street stopping at the
churches along the way for a brief service. The last stop is at
Mt. Calvary Lutheran on Scalp Avenue, where we will conclude at 3:00 pm.
We need Oakland believers of all ages (youth through seniors) to help
carry the cross and proclaim Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, to our
community. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Children's
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us on Saturday, April
7th for an Easter Egg Hunt! Drop
in and join us for crafts, snacks, prizes and more between 9:00 am and
12:00 noon. All kids 6th grade and younger and their families are
welcome!! Please invite your friends, family and neighbors - the more the merrier!
Contact Joy for more information at
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Easter
Sunrise Service @ Oakland
This Easter (April 8th)
the emerge Youth will lead in worship for a Sunrise Service at 6:30 am.
Following the Sunrise Service everyone is invited to breakfast in the
Fellowship Hall prior to the Easter Morning worship services. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Easter Breakfast
An
Easter Breakfast will be served at Oakland UM this Easter Sunday
morning immediately following the Sunrise Service led by the emerge
youth and before the morning Easter Sunday worship service 8:30 am.
For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Easter Sunday at Oakland!
Easter Sunday at OUMC is a special time to celebrate that Jesus is
risen! Alleluia! Services on April 8th at 8:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. will feature the OUMC Chancel Choir, praise band, drama,
children and a special message by Pastor Randy titled "Looking for Hope
in a Broken World" to celebrate this very special day!
Everyone is welcome. . come and be a part of this special celebration of
Easter. For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Lay Ministry School - Spring, 2011
Johnstown District Lay Ministry Classes will begin on Thursday, April
12,
2012 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. and run for six weeks. These courses
are designed for the development
and improvement of lay leadership in the local churches. A person
who desires to be approved as either a Local Church Lay Speaker or a
Certified Lay Speaker must have approval of Pastor Randy and the Church
Council. Approval at last fall's Church Conference is acceptable.
The Lay Ministry School will be held six consecutive Thursdays beginning
April 28th from 7-9:30 pm. The classes will be held at three
locations. Brochures are on the News Tables.
Registration deadline is April 6th.
For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Old Time Religion Sunday!
Get out your hats
ladies. Men, grow those handlebar mustaches and get out your old
duds. Our theme Sunday for the Sunday after Easter (April 15th) is
"Give me that Ole Time Religion." I'm not even sure what they wore
in the 19-teens, but let's give it a try. I'm picturing myself in
a black undertaker's jacket with an ascot tie. Any suggestions
will be appreciated. With the 100th Anniversary year, the idea of
"Ole Time Religion" was a no-brainer. Plan now to attend and
invite any friends that enjoy fun-filled worship! For additional
information, please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
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Night of Joy coming to
Oakland!
Night of Joy is fun and
is a fundraising dinner theatre that will be coming to Oakland on
Friday-Saturday, April 20th & 21st. The Oakland drama team will
present some of their funniest, gospel presenting, and thought provoking
skits with some new additions. The proceeds will support the
upcoming mission trip to Joplin, Missouri. You don't want to miss
this night! You may need to get ready by exercising your abs to
prepare your stomach muscles to laugh the night away. As we get
closer to the event, be watching the bulletin for more details on ticket
sales. If you're interested in helping in any way with the dinner
theatre you may contact the church office, or talk to Mike D'Angelo or
Jim Bickford. For additional information, you
may contact the church
office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net |
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Women's Tea
Greetings Women of OUMC! You are invited to the Annual Women, Girls and
Sister's in Christ Luncheon which will be held
on Sunday, April 29th at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A great menu is planned and being prepared by the somewhat famous Domonkos chefs! Little Ladies will have their own table and a
special menu! If you have any questions, call Barb Bodnar at
288-1268 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Joplin Mission Trip
A Joplin Mission Trip
is scheduled for April 29th to May 5th, 2012. The cost is
approximately $350 although there will be a least one fundraiser to help
defray some of the costs. If you would like to go on the Mission Trip or contribute towards
it please contact
the church office at 269-3678 or email
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Celebrate
One
On Thursday, May 3rd,
the National Day of Prayer, Johnstown will come together to pray at
the 8th Annual Christian Unity Event, Celebrate One. We will
gather at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center at the UPJ Campus
for this Prayer Service and Free Concert beginning at 7:00 pm.
The Christian band, Echoing Angels, a nationally known band based in
Georgia, and heard on K-Love and other popular Christian radio
stations, will lead us in worship and then perform in concert.
If there ever was a time in history we needed to pray for our
nation, it is now. Come join together with Christians from
around the are to Celebrate the One, Jesus, in unity to pray for our
nation. Mark your calendar now and let
us unite in Christ to Celebrate Jesus Christ. See you there!
Celebrate One is online - visit
www.celebrateone.org For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
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Join Oakland Church
women for the Women of Faith,
Celebrate What Matters conference to be held in Pittsburgh at the
Petersen Events Center on September 28-29, 2012 (Friday 7 - 10 pm and
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm). Amanda Dougherty is leading a group of
women from Oakland for an event that will have their cup running over!
If you are interested, please contact Amanda at (814) 254-4047 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net..
Cost of the Conference is $91.00 and $20.00 is due upon registration. Arrangements will be made for
lodging and transportation once everyone that is interest in going
registers. These events sell out quickly, so it's important to
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