Oak Grove Church of the Brethren
Last modified: May 13, 2008

May Events

Click here for Oak Grove COB's Men's Softball Game Schedule - On the Schedule, "Church of the Brethren" means our Oak Grove Church team; all games are played on Mt Pleasant field.

May Calendar
  • 2-3 - Extraordinary Women's Conference in Johnson City TN; contact C Elmore or T Broyles
  • 4 - "Sister Anna Mow" - Guest Speaker: Marlene Wray, 11 am, also special music from "Pantasia" (a flute ensemble)
  • 4 - Deacon's Meeting , 6:30 pm
  • 7 & 21, Creative Kindness Small Group, 9:30 am
  • 9 - "Telling Your Story" , 7 pm, in fellowship hall
  • 10 - Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 am - 1 pm, in fellowship hall, call K Musselman to sign up and to volunteer to help
  • 16 - Movie Night, 6:30 pm, "The Spitfire Grill"
  • 17 & 24 - Habitat for Humanity Apostle's Build, no experience necessary, must be at least 16 years old to volunteer, contact G. Brown if interested
  • 18 - Church Council Meeting, 7 pm
  • 23-26 - Camp Bethel Memorial Day Weekend & Concerts
  • 24 - Camp Bethel Summer Camp Open House, 1 - 4 pm, meet at Ark Dining Hall at 1 pm, stay all day -- meet staff, walk the grounds, check a cabin, enjoy refreshments in Ark, enjoy swimming and a concert
  • 31 - Handbells - Cook Out

Future Dates

  • Jun 1 - Senior High/Graduation Sunday
  • Jun 8-14 - Interfaith Hospitality Network, working with Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church
  • Jun 23-27 - Vacation Bible School
  • Jul 12-16 - Annual Conference, yearly, denomination-wide gathering from all over the world, for fellowship and to make decisions about goals, planning and positions on important social issues
  • Jul 12-16 - Bus Transportation and Hotel Accommodations to the 300th Anniversary Celebrations at Annual Conference, Trip #1: July 12 - July 16th, Trip #2: July 12th - July 13th, contact E LaPrade at 397-0965 for more information
  • Aug 11-15 - Nat'l Young Adult Conference, "Come to the Mountains: ...", ages 18 - 35, Estes Park, CO; register early for savings - for details, contact C Elmore
  • Aug 13 & 20 - Cottage Meetings, 7:30 pm - 9 pm
  • Sep 1-5 - Nat'l Older Adult Conference (NOAC), "Come to the Water" - inspiration, renewal, community; age 50 and older, Lake Junaluska, NC; register before 7/18 for $30 savings, contact C Broyles for info & additional savings

Weekly Activities

  • Sunday, Prayers for Peace, 9:30 am; the Peace Group supplies meditations each Sunday in the foyer for use for your personal reflection time
  • Sunday, Sunday School, all ages, 9:45 am
  • Sunday, Worship Service, 11 am, nursery provided for infants - Pre-K
  • Monday - Small Group Study: New Testament - Mark, 7 pm, ongoing; can join anytime; call G Broyles for details.
  • Wednesday, Adult Choir, 7:30 pm, no practices 6/25 through August

Monthly Activities

  • First Tuesday, Evangelism & Membership Commission, 4 pm
  • First Tuesday, Missions & Service Commission, 7 pm
  • First Thursday, quarterly - Finance Commission, 6:30 pm, Feb, May, Aug, Nov
  • Second Sunday, Executive Committee, 6:00 pm
  • Second Sunday, Church Board, 7:00 pm
  • Second Monday, Christian Education Commission, 6:30 pm
  • Second Thursday, Mary Martha Circle, 7 pm
  • Second Friday, Telling Your Story, 7 pm in Fellowship Hall, led by Patricia Ronk
  • Second Saturday, Staunton Ave. Food Distribution, 9:45 am
  • Fourth Monday, Ministry & Worship Commission, 7 pm
  • Fourth Thursday, Joyful Hearts Seniors Group, 10:30 am
  • Last Sunday, Peace Group, 12:15 pm in library
  • Variable Dates & Times, Property Commission
  • Variable Dates & Times, monthly, Marriage Growth Small Group
  • 15th - Newsletter articles due

Sermon Topics

  • May 4 - "Sister Anna Mow" - Guest Speaker: Marlene Wray
  • May 11 - Our Pilgrimage: Childhood - I Samuel 16:1-13
  • May 18 - Unity in Christ - II Corinthians 13:11-13
  • May 25 - The Will of God - Matthew 26:50b-56
  • June 1 - Senior High Sunday
  • June 8 - Communion - "Bear Fruit" - John 15:9-17
  • June 15 - "What Happens When the Romance Ends?" - Luke 18:9-14
  • June 22 - "God's Work in the Midst of Our Failure" - Genesis 21:8-21
  • June 29 - "When God's Face Seems Hidden" - Psalm 13