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A note from the editor...
You'll be seeing a new logo popping up on our
bulletin, eCorn, postcards, and other things.
We feel that, as a church, we are moving
forward in very positive and encouraging
ways, and we think a new logo helps us to
express this new corporate enthusiasm and
vision. The oak tree
symbolizes many things-strength and
steadfastness, growth and vitality, deep
rootedness and longevity. It is the provider
of shade, a shelter in a storm, and even an
invitation to climb up and have fun! We
hope you like our new logo, and grow in
Christ with us!
More Prayer Walks are scheduled for
this Saturday, March 20. Join us as we walk
through our neighborhoods. This is a great
way to meet fellow Oak Hillians, as well as
lift up our neighbors in prayer. Questions?
Contact Lorraine at
lorraine.rothenburg@oakhills.org or
983-0182 x33.
Powerhouse Ministries has a new kitchen.
Please join us for a brainstorming meeting on
this Sunday at 12:30 pm in the Library.
We'll discuss how this addition will impact
our meal ministry to the Transition Center.
For more info, contact Stephenie at
stephenie.carr@oakhills.org
or Ann
Bodnar at 351-0532.
If you have come to a point in your spiritual
life where
you'd like to be baptized, come to our Baptism
Class on March 28 at 11 am in Room M-207. For
more
information, contact
Lorraine Rothenburg.
Arts Camp is set for June 14-18. We're
already planning for this
summer's camp for children entering
first through sixth grade. If you'd like to be
involved as a teacher, assistant, small group
shepherd, child care giver, or help in any
other way,
please contact Colleen, colleen.gray@oakhills.org,
or
Sharon, sharon.richards@oakhills.org.
Stop by the
Spotlight Booth today for volunteer
applications and
registration forms.
Our Easter Egg Hunt and BBQ are scheduled for the
Saturday
before Easter. We need individually wrapped
candy
(NO nuts or peanut butter,
please), as well as plastic eggs. Candy
must be able to fit inside a plastic egg.
Bring your
donations to the Welcome Center by the end of
March.
We are sending a mission team to Trinidad over
Spring Break (March 26-April 5). Among other
things, we are going to be teaching children
how to swim! We need
pool/swimming supplies (floaties; toys;
swimsuits;
etc.) The swimsuits should be new and modest
(one
piece for girls; trunks for boys) of various
sizes.
Please bring any items to the Welcome Center
prior to
March 24.
As a church, we are memorizing Matthew 5:13-16.
If you'd like a memorization tool to help you
in this effort, click here.
Click here to
cast your vote on our latest poll.
Today's feature article is
written by Oak Hillian Bri Lynaugh. Bri was
an Arts "camper" in her younger years and is
now one of our much-loved and much-needed
camp volunteers. Graduating this
spring with AA Degrees in both Liberal Studies
and Social Science, Bri intends to transfer to a
four year school. She's planning to major in
Theatre or
Musical Theatre and possibly to double major
in Communications. Performing since age five,
she has been in over 35 full length
productions, and dozens of other showcases
and short scenes.
Sharon Richards
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There is nothing like an established
tradition among friends or family that breaks
the monotony of the norm or brings a sense of
zest and self-fulfillment. I am blessed to
have many of these wonderful traditions in my
life, among them eating at Chili's every
Thursday, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies once
a week, watching Survivor (yes, for all 20
seasons), and reading Pride and Prejudice
every year. Above all of these wonderful
traditions there is one single event that
takes place every year at our church that
culminates in energetic worship sessions,
giving projects, arts and crafts, performing,
yellow stars, enthusiastic team cheers,
matching t-shirts, dress-up days, and Otter
Pops. This would be the one and only -- Arts
Camp.
I have had the privilege of being involved in
Arts Camp from almost every possible role. I
participated in the first year of Arts Camp
as a 6th grader in 2001, I have been a
shepherd, programming staffer, hand motion
lady (affectionately referred to as an
"hml"), actor, assistant teacher, and a lead
teacher. Arts Camp has been a huge part of my
life and it is undoubtedly the highlight of
my year every year, bar none. Arts Camp is
truly a special and unique experience that
will stick with children for the rest of
their lives. Our entire campus is transformed
for the entire week of Arts Camp and simply
radiates with joy! I've seen children
develop deep connections with their teachers
and their respective art that is unlike any
other. But the truly remarkable aspect of
Arts Camp is its tendency to bring children
and leaders alike closer to God. For many of
the kids, this is a new and exciting way to
be exposed to the message of God's love in
fun and creative ways. To be honest I'm not
sure who has more fun at Arts Camp -- the
kids or the leaders!
To find out more about Arts Camp and how you
can be involved, please contact Sharon,
sharon.richards@oakhills.org, or Colleen,
colleen.gray@oakhills.org. There are all
kinds of great ways to be a part of this
memorable week (I should know. I've done most
of them!).
Also, prayerfully consider who you can
invite. Is there a family in your
neighborhood you'd like to share God's love
with? Maybe the opening is through their
children. What about your children's or
grandchildren's friends? Registration is open
now for Oak Hillians bringing their
nonchurched friends. You can direct
interested parties to our brand new blog
(http://artscamp.wordpress.com/),
where they
can learn more about course offerings and
print out a registration form.
Arts Camp is such a rewarding upbeat addition
to my life, and I feel so blessed that I can
be a part of it and that I can share it with
others every year. Once you get involved,
I bet you'll feel exactly the same way.
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this Saturday - Prayer Walks
this Sunday - Transition Center Meals Meeting
this Sunday - OHC Veterans Meeting
March 28 - Baptism Class
April 1 - Maundy Thursday Service
April 2 - Good Friday Service
April 3 - Easter Eve Egg Hunt/BBQ
April 4 - Easter Sunday Services
April 10 - Men's Breakfast
April 30 - May 2 - Women's Retreat
June 14-18 - Arts Camp
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March 20
Prayer Walks
This Sunday
Transition Center Meals Meeting
OHC Veterans Meeting
March 28
Baptism Class
April 1
Maundy Thursday Service
April 2
Good Friday Service
April 3
Easter Eve Egg Hunt/BBQ
April 4
Easter Sunday Services
April 10
Men's Breakfast
April 30 - May 2
Women's Retreat
June 14-18
Arts Camp
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