The following gifts were given to OBC: In Memory of Reba Tuttle by John Teague In Honor of Jay Boyce by Allen and Linda Smith In Memory of Kenny Potts by Danny and Gail Potts In Memory of David Masten by Ronnie and Linda Huff In Honor of Debbie and Allen Asbell by Manuel and Lois

Edmison. In Memory of David Masten by Nelson Angell In Honor of Jake Aton by Perry and Renee Reid In Memory of David Masten by Earlene Beck In Memory of Reba Tuttle by Lynn Teague

December 14, 2014

Our next Men’s Breakfast will be this Sunday, November 9, at 8:00am. Our guest speaker will

be the manager of the Chick-fil-A in Kernersville. If you

3500 Kernersville Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 office: 336.785.0010 fax: 336.785.1351

www.oaklawnlife.com communications@oaklawnlife.com

Jay Boyce, Associate Pastor, Worship Leader and Youth Pastor 336.978.0104

jay@oaklawnlife.com

Our Staff

Weekly Events Sunday, December 14, 2014 Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Christmas at Oaklawn 6:00pm Sunday, December 21, 2014 Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Angel Tree Party 2:00pm

Deacon of the Week December 14-December 20: Jim Warren–336.813.2795 December 21-December 27: Ken West–336.407.7425

Homebound of the Week Mageline Temples

664 Linville Rd. Kernersville, NC 27107

Nursery Workers December 14

Babies: Amy Smith, Toby Saul, Hanna Nursery Team: Samatha Boyce, Ted Detter, Susan Detter, Nelva

Wood, Stephen Wood, Denise Locklear

December 21 Babies: Kimberly Bishop, Marie McDermott

Nursery Team: Mary Walker, Doug Walker, Fred Bowen, Tommie Bowen, Pat Long

Meal Team January 7: Jim Saul

Available online at www.oaklawnlife.com Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!

The Lo rd Provided December 7, 2014

Contributors General Offering eGiving Weekly Requirements YTD Offering YTD Requirements YTD Over (Under) Budget

$ $ $ $ $ $

99 11,109.53

810.00 6,634.62

326,246.46 325,096.15

1,150.31 Lottie Moon Offering $

572.00

Education Building Loan Payment Offering eGiving Weekly Requirements YTD Offering YTD Requirements YTD Over (Under) Budget Balance (November)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

1850.00 133.00 819.31

35,593.95 40,146.38 (4,552.43)

299,551.48

Last Wee k’s Atte ndance December 7, 2014

Sunday School Blended Service SNL at The Well

N/A 233

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Awana Wed. Night (12/3)

N/A N/A

Birthdays

Jake Aton, Communications Coordinator 336.997.0656

jake@oaklawnlife.com

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12/16 Guy Hancock 12/18 Sandra Chatman Kevin Gaddy 12/20 Melodi Robinson

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12/14 Erica Liverman Michael Mitchell 12/15 Cortnie Maness Mark Smith 12/16 Tonya Angell

Welcome to Oaklawn Baptist Church! Mission Corner

Men’s Breakfast

Christmas at Oaklawn It’s  time  again  for  Christmas  at  Oaklawn!    This  year,  we  will  be  having  a  spectacular  one-­‐night  event  for  our  friends,  family,  and  

neighbors,  followed  by  delicious    hors  d’oeuvres.      We  will  present  music,  drama,  and  even  have  a  visit  from  Santa!    We  are  looking  for  volunteers  to  help  assist  with  these  activities,  so  please  fill  out  the  enclosed  insert  to  let  us  know  where  you  

would  like  to  help!

Today you will find our Angel Tree in the sanctuary lobby. This program is a

ministry for the families of prisoners in our area. Choose a name from the Angel

Tree, and you will be provided with details about clothing sizes for your

child, or toys and games that will make their Christmas special. All presents are due back by next Sunday, December 21

for the Christmas party.

Join  us  tonight  at  6:00pm  for  a  night  of  wonder,  fellowship,  and  praise!    We  would  like  to  invite  our  neighbors  to  share  in  a  

special  event  this  Christmas  season.    Enjoy  music,  drama,  and  a  time  of  fellowship  and  hors  d'oeuvres  after.    There  will  also  be  a  

special  visit  from  Santa!    

Christmas at Oaklawn Tonight at 6:00pm

 

Weekly Events Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Evening Meal 5:30pm The Well Christmas Party 6:00pm Special Ministries 6:15pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm

Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Church Conference 7:40pm

Sunday, December 14, 2014 Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Christmas at Oaklawn 6:00pm

   

Prayer List

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11/12 Fran k Hu ndley is at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living in Clemmons, in long term nursing care. Please be in prayer for both Frank and Betty.

11/12 Mari l Longinott i (Denise Locklear’s mother) has been moved to Brookridge for rehab. She is making progress.

11/12 Zackary Mo ore (grandson of Fred Bowen’s friend) was recently diagnosed with a health condition. He is experiencing “silent seizures”. Please pray for healing of the seizures and condition.

11/12 Brax ton Wynns (Luanne Lentz’s nephew) had a house fire, and he and his family are living with her brother indefinitely.

11/12 Becky Hyatt (Luanne Lentz’s friend) has recurring pneumonia, and is not doing well. She has already been in the hospital for 50 days this year.

11/19 Barry Wood (Bettina Turner’s Brother-in-Law) was recently diagnosed with a rare form of ALS. Pray for him as he begins various treatments and therapy to slow the progression of the disease.

11/19 Nancy and Cu rt Barnes (Barbara Cox’s sister-in-law and nephew) Nancy has cancer and Curt has been diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer.

11/21 Kemp Wilson (friend of Perry Reid) has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Pray for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.

11/25 Arthur Craddock (friend of Tommie Bowen) has had a second stroke, which affected his speech and ability to swallow. Please pray for healing and for his family.

11/25 Chad Edw ards is on the waiting list for a double lung transplant. He is much loved in the baseball community in Kernersville.

11/25 Wanda Hicks (submitted by Steve and Ginny Williard) found out she has lung cancer and is awaiting treatment.

11/28 Larry Tredway (Linda Fountain’s daughter-in-law’s father) has had surgery, which went well. He is at home recovering. Please pray for healing and for salvation.

12/10 Faye Peddycord (James Dean’s Aunt) is recovering after intensive care in room 7126 at Novant in Winston-Salem, and making slow improvement.

12/10 Jimmy Moff itt having very bad days. Please pray for some comfort.

12/10 Fran cis Mabe (Don Mabe’s Mother) recently went into assisted living. Please pray for a comfortable adjustment.

12/12 Pegg y Mart in has suffered a stroke. She is in Kernersville Hospital, room 241.

Please pray for our brothers and sisters who a re…

Hom ebound … Nancy Baker, Garnett Barnes, Joanne Brown, Ann Colbert, Fern Daniel, Nancy Gordon, Betty Moore, Lucinda Newsome, Mary Norman, Magdeline Temples

In the M il itary… Jeffry Bowman, Steven Cogdil, Master SGT Joseph “Matt” Harrell, Sr. Hauser DC-USCG, Joseph Kilbreth, Travis Yokley, Sr. Kranzler, Holden T. and in College… Brent Wilson, Davis Chatman, Sean Lindsey, Taylor Allen  

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Thank You 12/3 The Sanctuary Decorating Committee would like to

thank Ronnie and Linda Huff for their donation of Christmas decorations to the church.

12/3 Char les Freeman would like to thank everyone for their concern, cards, phone calls, and visits during his surgery. He is doing well and thanks God for his wonderful church family.

Sy mpathy 11/19 Jewel Lineberry , Virginia Marshall’s sister, passed

away this week. Please be in prayer for her family and friends.

11/19 Barbara Sh ir leen Staf ford White (Nancy Baker’s sister) passed away. Please be in prayer for her friends and family.

12/10 Mik e Hendricks (submitted by Elaine Ratliff) passed away. Please pray for strength and comfort for his wife Connie and Cameron.

Sh ort Term 11/12 Owen Layton (Ken and Sheryl Story’s grandson)

had surgery; he is home and doing well. 11/12 Eun ice Simmons had another “mini stroke” last

Wednesday, but was discharged and is doing fine. Please pray for her continued health.

11/19 Ton y and L isa Joh nston (submitted by Maricarmen Blackwell) Pray for Lisa a quick recovery, and for their marriage to heal and the whole family to start coming to church.

11/25 Randy Gordon will be having hernia surgery on December 10th. Please pray for healing and quick recovery.

11/28 Lu an ne Len tz has separated the cartilage in her ribs. Please pray for a fast recovery.

12/3 Oreo the hamster (submitted by Isabella) somehow poked his eye out.

12/3 Chery l S tory is recovering from surgery, and has been able to return to work. Pray for continued healing.

12/10 Ryan Durand (Gail Potts’ niece); pray for peace, love, and understanding.

Lon g Term 10/22 Laura Nichols (submitted by Luanne Lentz) has

had a recurrence of cancer. 10/29 Yohanna Owens is recovering, and has returned

home with her daughters. Please pray for healing and strength for her family.

10/29 Ang ela Wil li s (Allan Asbell’s sister) is having health issues, and just lost her job.

10/31 Jo West (Eddie & Ken West Sister-In-Law) had extensive back surgery on 10/31/14.

We Need Your Help

In The Nursery!  

Sunday Morning Messages The deacons have arranged for the

following speakers to bring the Sunday morning message for the next few weeks:

December 14: Tony Brown December 21: Jay Boyce December 28: Jay Boyce

Women’s Prayer Group A new prayer group for women will be

starting on Sunday evenings at 5:00pm on January 4th. Please come help lift our church in prayer. Se habla Español.

Women of the Word Christmas Dinner

WOW (Women of the Word) Christmas Dinner will be Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 6 pm. Details and sign-up sheets will be at

table in sanctuary foyer. Contact Donna Norris with any questions.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Our largest special giving effort is our

annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for global missions. Our “March to the Manger” will be on December 21 during the service.

Ask God what HE would have you give, helping with our 4,800 international

missionaries and all the many other ways our church impacts our community. Our

goals this year are: $3800.00–Amen!

$4000.00–Praise the Lord! $4500.00–Hallelujah!

December Schedule There will be no normal church activities on Wednesday nights for the remainder of the

year. We hope our Oaklawn family has a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The

office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25.

We will resume normal activities on Wednesday, January 7.

AWANA Attention AWANA parents: There will be no AWANA meetings on Sunday night for the

rest of the year. We will reconvene on January 4th. Merry Christmas, and Happy

New Year to all of our families.

Communion Service On December 21, we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Communion will be during a special worship service at our normal time. Please join us for this very special time of

fellowship and remembrance.

Angel Tree Party We need volunteers to assist with our annual Angel Tree Party next Sunday,

December 21. If you can help pass out presents and snacks, setup, or cleanup, please see Bill Greenwood or Jake Aton. Join us, and help give these children a

Christmas to remember.

Meal Teams We would still like to add a couple of

additional meal teams for our Wednesday Night activities. If you can help prepare or serve meals, please let Jake or Jay know.