Youth Ministry
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Sunday mornings - 10 am (7th ~ 12th
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Wednesday evenings - 6:30 pm ~
emerge cafe |
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"Going
Deeper" with our God, in our relationships, within our
schools, and throughout our community!" |
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Our Vision
= Luke 5
"Going into the Deep!"
Our Purpose
= Matthew 13
"Sowing seeds in the lives of our young people in GOOD SOIL!"
Our Character
= Matthew 5:37
"We are committed to be who we say we are in Jesus, doing what we say we
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Youth Band
Returns!!
emergers, players,
singers. . .we'll be starting Youth Band back up again so let's all
start getting tuned up and tuned into God! If you're interested in
being a part of Youth Band and helping to lead worship, see me to get
connected!
You can email me at jbarkley@atlanticbb.net,
look me up on Facebook or call my cell at 525-4464 for more info! |
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emerge
Studies
emerge will be studying
Francis Chan's Surrender Series on Wednesday Nights and for Sunday
School, a series called H.A.B.I.T.S.
You can email me at jbarkley@atlanticbb.net,
look me up on Facebook or call my cell at 525-4464 for more info! |
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Glow Golf & Chinese Food!
Are you ready to GLOW GOLF????
How about some great Chinese food. . yes, the perfect combination for a
fun night with emergers! It's happening on Wednesday, February
15th! Cost is $10.
Invite a friend! You can email me at
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net,
look me up on Facebook or call my cell at 525-4464 for more info!
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Snow Tubing @ 7 Springs!
The Youth are going Snow-tubing at
7 Springs Mountain Resort
on Sunday, February 19th! Cost is $15. More details will be announced as they are known! There is limited space for the event and families
are welcome to attend as well!
You can email me at
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net, look me up on Facebook or call my cell at
525-4464 for more info! |
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Planet
Wisdom Youth Retreat
emergers will be
possibly going to a
Planet Wisdom Retreat in Washington DC
on March 16-17!
Cost for the two day Retreat is $50. More information will be announced as details are known.
You can email me at jbarkley@atlanticbb.net,
look me up on Facebook or call my cell at 525-4464 for more info! |
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Splash Lagoon!!!!
emerge is going on a road
trip on May 5 & 6th to Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park in Erie!
The park is 80,000 square feet and features seven water slides, three
hot tubs, activity pool, tiki tree house, a 30,000 square foot wave
pool, arcade, restaurants, shops and more! Many of the water
slides swerve in and out of the building! Splash Lagoon is the 3rd
largest indoor water park in the United States! You can check out
the fun at their website:
http://www.splashlagoon.com Cost to go on this road trip is
$40.
You can email me at
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net,
look me up on Facebook or call my cell at 525-4464 for more info!
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Senior Dinner!!
In May we
will honor our Seniors with a farewell dinner at Surf N Turf!
More details to be announced as they are known.
You can email me at
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net, look me up on Facebook or call my cell at
525-4464 for more info! |
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CREATION 2012
The
Creation
Northeast 2012 Festival is all about changing lives and
glorifying our Creator. Our prayer for CREATION '12 is that people will
be changed, restored, and challenged to serve the Lord and to make a
difference in this world. As the nations largest Christian music
festival, Creation offers jam packed days filled with the top musical
artists, kids activities, worship tent and more. The Festival will be
held at the Agape Farm in Mount Union, PA from June 27th through June
30th and is about much more than music. Creation is also about honoring
the Word of God through our speakers and seminars. Plan on joining us.
It will be the highlight of your summer, maybe your life! For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Join the S.L.T. Team
Any students interested in joining the S. L. T. Team which is emerge's Student Leadership Team to go deeper in your walk with
God, then please see Jeremy for details. This team will include a
monthly Bible Study, service opportunities and the chance to help shape
the youth ministry with your Student Leadership Ideas.
This is a possible growth opportunity! You can email me at jbarkley@atlanticbb.net,
look me up on Facebook or call my cell at 525-4464 for more info!
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Coming Soon to Oakland
emerge!
This school year we are
looking at some mission trips, training and lots of growth!
Remember that our vision for emerge is "Going deeper, with our God, in
our families, in our schools and within our community!! Get ready
for an exciting time and start inviting your friends so they can be a
part of it!
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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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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
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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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Oakland Praise Band
This band provides a relevant means for
youth to experience and help lead worship to the congregation at OUMC.
The Praise Band leads worship for the 11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Service and is led by Matt Price. The Band provides a strong
foundation for youth to lead worship through the art of music. The
band is comprised of a wide variety of instruments and vocals. If you
are interested in being considered for the Praise Band Team,
please see or email
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net
for details or call 525-4464.
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Youth Sunday School Class
Currently Jr. High & Sr. High Youth meet together in the Youth Upper
Room, up the stairway behind the front of the Sanctuary. Come and
bring some friends!
You can email me at
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net, look me up on Facebook or call my cell at
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Contact Jeremy Barkley @
jbarkley@atlanticbb.net
of by cell @ 525-4464
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