celebrating the past embracing the future

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1 to be Missional at Oakmont celebrating the past embracing the future Oakmont Baptist Church 1100 Red Banks Road Greenville, NC

2 Celebration Sunday April 27, 2014 This 50 Ways to be Missional at Oakmont brochure provides fifty different ministries in which Oakmonters are already involved. You may already be involved in one of these ministries. If this is true, please indicate this on your Commitment Card. You may wish to join an additional or different ministry. If so, indicate this on your card. There may even be a ministry in which you serve that is not listed in this brochure. If so, indicate this on your card. Writing in a particular ministry does not commit you to being a part of that ministry; it simply indicates this is an area in which you would be interested in serving. A leader from the ministry will contact you with additional information. A separate card has been designed for children and preschoolers so that they may participate as well. Please bring your completed card to the Celebration Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. on April 27, SAMPLE SAMPLE

3 In recognition of Oakmont s 50th Anniversary we want to celebrate what has happened in our history from our beginnings in 1964 on the campus of East Carolina College, to our first service on Red Banks Road, to the ministry in our community and around the world. However, we also want to embrace the future and our God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. As part of our year-long anniversary celebration we are asking Oakmonters (of all ages) to commit to giving 50 hours of service over the next year. This brochure details 50 ministries in which Oakmonters are already involved. A brief description of these ministries is provided along with contact information for those coordinating these ministries. If you have questions, feel free to be in touch with these people for additional information. Prayerfully consider the ways in which God may be calling you to serve this year. We invite you to select at least one of these opportunities where you may become the hands and feet of Christ in our church, community, or neighborhood. In this brochure you may find a new place where you can serve God in the coming year. You may already be involved with one or more of the ministries listed here and we are not asking you to take on additional areas of service outside your current involvements. We are inviting the entire congregation to be intentional and prayerful with the use of spiritual gifts, time, and efforts as we honor God during our anniversary year. During our Celebration Sunday Worship Service on April 27th we will ask each Oakmonter to turn in a Commitment Card indicating areas of ministry for the next year. A team leader from the ministry you select will contact you later to discuss your participation.

4 01 Preschool Sundays 9:40 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. Contact: Joshua Breazeale Preschoolers are like sponges! They soak up everything they see and hear. This is why giving our preschoolers an early start to building their Christian foundation is so important for their spiritual growth. Sunday school and Wednesday evening teachers play a vital role in the establishment of a preschoolers faith foundation. The faith lessons learned early in a child s life will impact him forever. Adults who love preschoolers are needed on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights to nurture the faith of our youngest Oakmonters. 02 Children Sundays 9:40 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. Contact: Joshua Breazeale joshua@oakmontchurch.com Children ask lots of questions about their faith and salvation. They need caring adults to come along side of them to help answer such questions as well as show them on a deeper level what it means to love God and others. Our children need people in their lives to tell them how much God loves them. Music and mission leaders have the opportunity to encourage children to use their spiritual gifts as well as teach them what living a Christfocused, missional life is all about. Adults who love children are needed on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights to nurture the faith of our children. 03Youth Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. Connect (large group youth worship), Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. 6th Grade Crossover Class, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sunday Night Youth Dinner and Bible Study, 6 p.m. Contact: Amy Andrews amy@oakmontchurch.com Whether you have five minutes a week or five hours, we can use you in the youth ministry. Connect with students by teaching a Sunday morning or Sunday night class for youth. Help organize youth fellowship events or weekly youth meals. Chaperone a weekend retreat or mission trip. Mentor a teenager. Spend time talking to teens about how God is shaping their lives. Write or call students just to tell them they are loved. Sponsor a kid to go to camp or even go to camp as a leader yourself. The possibilities are endless. Adults who love spending time with teenagers are needed to teach Sunday School or Sunday evening Bible Studies as well as assist with Wednesday night Connect worship.

5 04College Contact: Lawrence Powers Our College Ministry Team helps plan ways our congregation works with college students throughout the year. A great way to get involved is through our Adopt-a-Student program which offers students a home away from home while they are living here to pursue their education. Additionally, during the school year, Sunday School classes volunteer to provide lunch to the students following the Emerge Worship Experience. 05Adults Sundays 8:20 a.m., 9:40 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. Contact: Joshua Breazeale joshua@oakmontchurch.com Mission Statement: Connecting with God and friends through Bible study. Sunday School classes are the most effective way to connect with God and friends through Bible study. They are most successful when people work together to serve using their giftedness as a teacher, social coordinator, missions coordinator, outreach leader, and care group leader. Healthy classes study/ learn together, gather for times of fellowship, serve together beyond the walls of the church, invite people to join the group, and pray for, encourage, and support one another through the journey called life. Teachers are needed to facilitate community within our Sunday School classes and provided Biblical education, support, and spiritual growth to adults. 06 Spiritual Formation Class Teachers Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Contact: Beth Thompson beth@oakmontchurch.com Volunteers with a love for teaching and a desire to share God s love with others are needed to teach classes on such topics as personal spiritual growth, Bible study, parenting, marriage enrichment, or the Christian life. Most classes last between 6-12 weeks.

6 Spirituality Retreat Planning During Early Spring Contact: Beth Thompson The retreat (held annually in the late spring) is a great time of personal renewal and community worship. Volunteers are needed to help in the planning of the schedule and worship services, enlisting participants, and leading the retreat. During the retreat volunteers help set up and are small group leaders. Prayer Groups Mondays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: Fred Daniel fedaniel211@gmail.com Annie Chow pqchow@embarqmail.com Two groups (a men s group and a women s group) have been meeting every Monday night at church for more than 20 years. The primary purpose of this prayer ministry is to under gird our ministerial staff, missions, specific prayer concerns, and the spiritual well-being of our church family. Prayer is vitally important in the life of this congregation. Faithful and intentional prayer warriors are encouraged to join these week s groups. VBS Leadership and Planning January- July each year, week of VBS each year Contact: Joshua Breazeale joshua@oakmontchurch.com The planning team works together during the months leading up to VBS coordinating all of the details to prepare for a successful VBS. Other volunteers serve during the week of VBS as shepherds who guide the children to the various stations, station leaders who teach/present the material, decorators, and opening assembly volunteers. Volunteers make it possible for children to have the opportunity to learn about how they can impact themselves and their community in a positive way for God. Youth Disciple Now Spring of each year Contact: Amy Andrews amy@oakmontchurch.com DN is an in-town spring retreat for 6-12th grades. Host a small group of students at your house for the weekend. Volunteer to lead a small group Bible Study for the weekend. Be a driver for an afternoon fellowship event. Help prepare and serve meals. Disciple Now is a high energy weekend God uses to create community and connect students to His Kingdom.

7 11 Musical Ensembles: If you enjoy using your spiritual gifts through singing and delight in sharing God s love through music, consider joining one of these musical groups. Chancel Choir Wednesday Rehearsals 7:15-8:30 p.m. Worship Sundays at 9:40 a.m. Contact: Michael McKnight michael@oakmontchurch.com Tasked with the privilege of providing music leadership at Oakmont s 9:40 a.m. Worship Service, this Choir is for all adults, college age and up. No auditions are required. JOY Singers Periodical Wednesday Rehearsals, 4-5 p.m. Contact: Michael McKnight michael@oakmontchurch.com Following two or three rehearsals, this senior adult group takes their 30-minute program out to the community, singing at retirement homes once a week, primarily on Tuesday-Thursday mornings. No auditions are required. Special Ensembles Sunday afternoon rehearsals Contact: Michael McKnight michael@oakmontchurch.com Oakmont has three additional ensembles (Testify-men, Highest Praise-co-ed, and Joyful Sounds-women) that are called on to prepare worship service music. Participation and openings are limited. 12Orchestra Wednesday rehearsals 6:45-7:30 p.m. Contact: Michael McKnight michael@oakmontchurch.com If you bow, blow, or simply play an orchestral instrument, consider joining Oakmont s Orchestra. Open to adults (and high school students by audition), the Orchestra helps lead worship (by playing preludes, postludes, offertories, and accompanying choir anthems) at our 9:40 a.m. Worship Service.

8 Youth Praise Team Rehearsals Sundays 4:30-5:45 p.m. Contact: Amy Andrews The Youth Praise Team is composed of 7th-12th graders who want to use their gifts to serve the Lord through singing and/ or playing instruments. We also welcome adults who want to share their musical talents, both voice and instrumental, to assist the youth in learning new music and preparing for worship. We meet Sunday afternoons (4:30-5:45 p.m.) in the Multipurpose Room for practice and then at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays to prepare to lead youth worship that evening. There are also opportunities throughout the year to lead Sunday Emerge services. If you are gifted in one of these areas and enjoy working with youth, then considering joining our team. Emerge Musicians Wednesday Rehearsals 7:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: Jeff Foster piratejeff83@gmail.com The musicians of the Emerge service set the mood and attitude of worship in preparation for the hearing of the Word delivered by our pastor. We look for people with obvious vocal talent, who are bold enough to stand up and sing in a small group where each individual voice is important and is heard in every song. We look for musicians who can support the vocals in a tasteful and skillful manner that is pleasing to the congregation and to God and that helps set the tone for the service. More importantly, we look for people with a heart for worshiping God, and leading others in worship, who love Jesus and want to serve Him with their musical talents. Revelation Players Contact: Gregg James gjames@gregorykjamespa.com Our adult drama group performs during regular worship services and partners with the music ministry to provide special presentations during Advent and Lent. The group also presents an occasional full-length production and provides drama for local and state-wide events. Onstage actors are needed along with behind the scenes assistance with set design/construction, lighting, sound, props, and costumes. Members of the Revelation Players also assist our youth and children with drama.

9 16 17 Greeters and Ushers Sunday Mornings Contact: Beth Thompson These people are an important first face of Oakmont on Sunday mornings. Greeters are needed at 9:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., and 12:00 noon at various entry and exit points to greet people and answer any questions. Greeters help guests find their way to the sanctuary or preschool area or assist in finding Sunday School classes. Ushers greet worshipers in the Sanctuary and hallways, give out worship bulletins, take up the offering, and assist members as needed during the worship service. Anyone who can smile and make others feel welcome has what it takes to be a greeter or an usher. Worship Preparation & Sacred Space Teams Sunday Mornings and Special Services Contact: Ernest Willoughby ernestjane@embarqmail.com Brenda Burris bkcurly@aol.com The Worship Preparation Team prepares communion for the 9:40 Worship Service and assists with baptisms and other special services. Volunteers are needed about once a month and during holy seasons. The Sacred Space Team helps to set up the worship environment for the Emerge Worship Experience. Volunteers are needed to prepare communion as well as setting out the offering baskets and candles for the service. Most volunteers serve once a month and are needed for 20 minutes before and after worship. 18 Technical Ministries Sunday Mornings and Special Services Contact: Steve Harding harding@oakmontchurch.com This team operates the equipment for sound, lights, camera, and projections during our worship services and special events held in our sanctuary. A good ear or eye and an attention to detail are skills valuable to this team that provides support to the various ministries that use our spaces. We can teach anyone willing to learn how to operate the various pieces of equipment and most volunteers serve one or two Sundays a month.

10 19 20 New Member Orientation Team Sunday Mornings Contact: Beth Thompson Members of this team are assigned one Sunday per month (during their regular worship hour) to be on call during the Time of Response. If anyone joins Oakmont, the team member helps complete the information card and escorts the new member to the Narthex. Once the new member has had the opportunity to greet fellow Oakmonters, members of this team take pictures and ensure the membership book is signed. This is a brief time to provide a New Member Packet, answer any questions, and offer any additional information. Friendly, out-going adults with the gift of hospitality and a love for Oakmont are encouraged to volunteer. Time involved - less than 30 minutes per month. Flower Team Contact: Martha Banks gbanksjunior@yahoo.com Maggie Watson watsonmd@suddenlink.net Our team arranges live flowers for the sanctuary for Sunday worship services as well as silk arrangements for places throughout the church. We care for live poinsettias during Advent, and when possible, our team assists with flowers for church-wide events. If you enjoy creating floral arrangements and can use your gifts by making our sanctuary beautiful, consider volunteering on the Flower Team which meets as needed to plan and prepare.

11 21 Deacons Contact: Greg Rogers Members of the Diaconate are elected by our congregation to serve along with the pastor and church staff as part of the pastoral care and leadership team for the church. A Deacon must be a resident, full member of Oakmont for at least one year, and at least 25 years old. These men and women serve as spiritual leaders of the church and display exemplary Christian living and witness and are faithful in church attendance and in the life of the church. They provide overall direction in the spiritual aspects of church life Stewardship Team Contact: David Davenport pactolus@jpdavenport.com This team recommends, approves, and reviews all annual budget proposals, non-budgeted expenditures, employment contracts, and periodic financial statements of the church. The team meets on average six-eight times a year, and members generally serve for a period of three years. Meetings are normally held on Sunday afternoons at the church. Personnel Team Contact: Gregg James gjames@gregorykjamespa.com Members of the Personnel Team participate in decisions relating to the employment, evaluation and support, salary and benefits, and administration for the church staff. 24 Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals One Month of Wednesdays 5:00-6:15 p.m. Contact: Lauri Johnson lauri@oakmontchurch.com Volunteers collect money for the Wednesday Night meals for a one-month period (September through May). The time commitment is 5:00-6:15 p.m. each Wednesday for the selected month.

12 Indulge Sunday Lunch for College Students Sundays Contact: Lawrence Powers During the academic year, we provide a free lunch for college students on Sundays. Providing a meal through your Sunday School class and then fellowshipping with students is a great way to show them that you care about them and that Oakmont is a great place for them to call their church home during their college years. Administrative Volunteers Contact: Lauri Johnson lauri@oakmontchurch.com Volunteers are needed on a regular and occasional basis in the church office to help with a variety of needs such as labeling and mailing the newsletter and other church wide mailings, checking on prayer cards and prayer candles in the sanctuary, and assisting with the phones and greeting guests in the office. Library Contact: Bobby Fussell fussellb@ecu.edu Opportunities to serve include shelving media, creating bulletin boards, and processing materials. After receiving the necessary training, volunteers can come in at their convenience during Monday-Friday church hours.

13 28 Recreation Contact: Michael McKnight Providing a recreational outlet for our members and a door for prospects is at the heart of this area of community involvement. Typically, we field two men s basketball teams in the fall/winter and several softball teams in the late spring/summer, including a co-ed team. Joining one of our teams is a great way to meet other Oakmonters while having fun. If you can share God s love on the court or on the field, consider joining one of our teams Prayer Garden Contact: Henry & Sandi Weeks henryweeks1@yahoo.com This team provides the planning, upkeep, and planting of the Prayer Garden. Beds are weeded, watered and prepared for planting of annuals as the seasons dictate. Members can use their love of gardening and plants to ensure that the prayer garden is cared for year round. Knowledge of plants is not required, only a strong back and willingness to dedicate two to three hours per month. Someone Cares Contact: Butch Jones ronjonesgrvl@gmail.com This team primarily provides transportation to and from medical appointments for people unable to do this independently. Transportation is provided for the young and elderly and single or married individuals. This ministry also benefits the family members who may be too tired or who are unable to miss work or other obligations to transport them to appointments. Assistance with out-of-town appointments is also available. This service is not just limited to Oakmont members; our volunteers try to help anyone who may call the church asking for assistance. Licensed drivers with flexible schedules who can show God s love by offering encouragement and transportation are needed.

14 31 Property and Space Contact: Robert Still This team is responsible for daily maintenance and repairs, capital repairs, maintaining property insurance and service contracts for all Oakmont Baptist Church, Inc. properties, including vehicles. All facility and vehicular uses are regulated and monitored by the team, as required in the church s bylaws and policies. This team develops and maintains operating budgets for all building and vehicular related expenses. The team also acts as a consultant body for the church staff especially the Facility Manager, Business Administrator, and Associate Pastor. Generally, we don t perform hands-on maintenance and repairs, but contract and supervise work of outside resources. Members of this team are people who are or could become familiar with the building facilities and operation, and especially for those with building-related expertise in architecture, engineering, contracting, legal, real estate, and general maintenance. Many other members who may not be versed in these areas are selected because of their strong interest in the maintenance and improvements of the buildings and grounds. The team meets on an infrequent, as-needed basis, but generally about one time per quarter. Some of our decision making is handled by Ministry Support Team Contact: Beth Thompson beth@oakmontchurch.com The Ministry Support Team works with all the 25+ ministry teams (Stewardship, Sacred Space, Prayer Garden, Ushers, etc.). This team s main job is to enlist leaders for the teams, trying to match people with particular gifts and talents with a ministry team suited to those gifts. We also help teams look for new members, and help set up temporary teams as needed.

15 33 34 Backyard Buddies: Literacy Mondays (during the school year) 2:45-5:00 p.m. Contact: Carol Brown Book Buddies, for children in grades 1-5, meets each Monday afternoon in the Church Library. We start with snack and devotional followed by a time for homework. For the final 30 minutes children select a book from the Book Buddy library. Reading and literacy activities are scheduled each week. We also have access to ebook library using ten Nooks. Volunteers who love children and can share God s love through time and reading are needed to work with one or more young readers to help with literacy skills. Tutoring Tuesdays (during the school year) 2:45-5:00 p.m. Contact: Pat Hamby hambyp@suddenlink.net Sharron Edwards sharron@edwardslawmail.com Backyard Buddies is an after-school program that operates on Tuesdays 2:45 5:00 p.m.. The program offers snacks, devotions, and homework help for K-12. One-to-one tutors are needed for K-5 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. to help with homework and reading. We need tutors for grades 6-12 from 4:00 5:00 p.m. to help with homework and studying on the computer. There is always a support group around you for any questions you might have. This is a once a week opportunity that operates during the school year. It is a great way to help boys and girls be more successful in school and a good opportunity to build relationships and show the love of Christ to our neighbors. If you can help with elementary, middle school, or high school subjects and enjoy building relationships with kids, consider tutoring one of our participants.. Extreme Impact One Week during Summer Contact: Amy Andrews amy@oakmontchurch.com Jimmie Hughes jimmie@oakmontchurch.com Extreme Impact is a mission trip without the trip. Serve all week alongside students with local ministry partners in the Greenville area. Volunteers can work with youth at a mission project site, drive students to work sites, chaperone afternoon recreation actives, or help set up and clean up breakfast and snacks.

16 Oakmont Christian Job Corps Monday Nights and Other Times Contact: Connie Morris OCJC provides a Christian environment in which women in need are empowered and equipped for life and employment, moving from dependency to self-sufficiency in their culture through education in career development, life skills, and Bible study. Each Monday night we have a Bible study, life skills or job skills classes, and dinner. Participants are paired with a mentor or mentor team to work on personal goals and build relationships. This is an opportunity for women to be encouragers, share in the journey as mentors and make a difference in the lives of others. Additional volunteer opportunities include providing a meal each Monday night and transportation for the participants and their children to/from our Monday night programs. Our ladies also need legal and counseling services. Needed: mentors, drivers, attorneys, counselors, and meal providers. Community Garden Contact: Callie Fry Layne Rogerson layne@oakmontchurch.com The Oakmont community garden needs helping hands this spring and summer. Help is needed encouraging apartment tenants to become involved by preparing plots and tending the garden throughout the season. All ages and abilities are welcome to not only get your hands in the dirt but also help plan garden activities. Maintaining a garden is much like our spiritual development-it takes effort, hard work, and attention but the reward is worth the toil. If you enjoying spending time outdoors and working alongside others, consider showing God s love by tending to the needs of the community garden. Medical Clinic Contact: Sylvia Fulller fullers@ecu.edu Oakmont s medical clinic provides both acute and chronic medical care to those who have no medical insurance or who have some insurance but no money to spend on medical care. We use volunteer medical providers, nurses, and administrative personnel (greeters, record-keeping, etc). The clinic is currently open one Sunday afternoon a month for three hours. Our goals are to provide both physical and spiritual care for our patients. We are always looking for more friends to join us.

17 38 39 Food Distribution: First Born 2nd and 4th Saturdays Contact: James Pearsall First Born Community Development Center is a food pantry located at 912 Black Jack-Grimesland Road in Grimesland, NC and is a member agency of the Food Bank of Eastern NC. First Born has food distributions on each 2nd and 4th Saturday (January October) and normally on the 3rd Saturdays in November and December for the holiday food distribution. A normal Saturday starts around 8 a.m. and ends no later than 12 noon and consists of packing boxes with a variety of canned goods, meats, bread, fruit, vegetables, dairy products and beverages. After the boxes are packed, volunteers also help check in the patrons and/or carry the boxes to their cars. There is also a Thrift Shop on-site accepting clothing that is available to recipients at no cost. Oakmont Medical Clinic Sundays Contacts: Kevin Davis nchokies@suddenlink.net Randy Godwin godwinr@ecu.edu Oakmont s Food Distribution currently coincides with Oakmont s Medical Clinic, from 1-3 p.m. one Sunday a month. We need most of our volunteers from 12-1 p.m., immediately following the Emerge Worship Experience, to count, bag, and begin the distribution process to needy families in our community. We also need volunteers to pick up the food from a local agency and deliver it to the church during the week. This is a great opportunity for volunteers of all ages and abilities, as well as families. Church-School Partnership Contact: Gerry Jolly dgjolly@suddenlink.net This team supports teachers and students at Eppes Middle School through the Back Pack Pals initiative, the Reality Store program, and teacher appreciation activities. This ministry collects food items, school uniforms, and other items for needy students throughout the year. Additionally, volunteers help with special events such as career day or serve as proctors during standardized testing. Volunteers with a love for students and teachers are needed to show God s love within our schools.

18 Homeless Ministry Tuesdays Contact: Wayne Taylor This team meets on Tuesday afternoons to feed those in our community who are homeless or in need of a hot meal. The purpose of this ministry is to form relationships, build community, share fellowship and devotion, and provide a meal and other necessities. Additionally, the team guides participants to community or social programs to which they may be eligible for assistance. Volunteers who want to be the hands and feet of Christ by driving, cooking, preparing the Fellowship Hall for meals, and cleaning up are needed. Ramp Builders Tuesdays and Thursdays Contact: Tom Reese tmreese@suddenlink.net This ministry provides us the opportunity to be in His service to help those who have disabilities, health issues, or other reasons that make it difficult to come and go from their homes. We receive requests from Vidant Medical Center, social workers, individuals, and other service areas. We normally build ramps specifically for a location on a Tuesday, and install the ramp on the following Thursday (some flexibility required). We have also received a grant from the Vidant Medical Center Foundation to assist those who cannot afford a ramp (we only charge for the materials). We finish our work with a prayer that offers us an opportunity to share God s love with these families. Japanese Table Talk Second Friday of the Month at 6:00 p.m. (September-June) Contact: Susan Reed susanreed5@gmail.com Japanese Table Talk is an outreach ministry to Japanese people whose work or study has brought them to live in the Pitt County area. It is held on the 2nd Friday night, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. each month September through June. We share a covered dish dinner and program dealing with the season or holiday that allows the opportunity to introduce Biblical ideas and the person of Jesus Christ. Volunteers prepare main dishes for the meal, set up and clean up, eat and interact with the families, and/or help with a craft activity for the many children attending. Be the smiling face of Jesus to others.

19 Community Computer Center Contact: Jim Watts The Oakmont Community Computer Center provides literacy experiences for children and teenagers to advance their academic skills so they may use those skills to enrich their spiritual lives. It also provides an opportunity for students without computer access at home to be able to complete school assignments. The center provides opportunities for adult learners to become computer literate and to enhance their employment skills using a variety of learning techniques and software. Volunteers are needed to monitor the room while individuals use the computer, provide classes, and help with routine maintenance and updates. Operation InAsMuch One Saturday in the Fall Contact: Jimmie Hughes jimmie@oakmontchurch.com Operation Inasmuch is a day of hands on missions in our community involving multiple local churches and volunteers. It is usually held in the fall and sometimes in the spring as well. A planning team identifies needs of local agencies and individuals, then volunteers (children, youth, and adults) sign up for the project of their choice and use their God-given passions and talents to meet tangible needs locally. Projects range from two-eight hours in time commitment. Volunteer to lead a project or participate to make a difference in the world by making a difference at home in our community. Oak Haven Outreach 3rd Sunday of each Month Contact: Vickie Coleman vgcoleman@suddenlink.net Ron Curll On the third Sunday of odd months during the 11:00 o clock Sunday School hour, the Reader s Group Sunday School holds its class at the Oak Haven Nursing Home near B s Barbecue. We have a very brief devotional, have prayer requests and pray, but mostly do a lot of singing of old songs. We have several members who play guitars, and our children sometimes pitch in with various instruments. On the even months Ron Curll and others share a devotion and lead in singing (using a CD and song books available from Oakmont).

20 Mission Trips Contact: Jimmie Hughes Mission Trips are usually for seven to ten days in places where we have partners serving year round through Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina, NC Baptist Men, or other groups. Many of our mission trips in the last five years have been to Belize working with Eric and Julie Maas, CBF missionaries, doing construction, Vacation Bible School, medical clinics, training teachers, working in orphanages, etc. Disaster relief is another area where mission teams are sent as coordinated through NC Baptist Men or CBF as needed. The church pays up to $1000 or half of the cost of the mission trip, and participating church members pay the other half. If God is calling you to serve Him abroad or locally, consider participating in a mission trip this year. Operation Christmas Child Month of November Contact: Joshua Breazeale joshua@oakmontchurch.com One shoebox represents an opportunity for a child to receive a gift, but also, an opportunity to hear about who Jesus is. Each year over 10,000 shoeboxes arrive at Oakmont to be boxed up and loaded on trailers before going to Charlotte to be processed. Volunteers are needed to pack shoeboxes and load boxes onto the trailers bound for the processing center in Charlotte (plus it will get you in the Christmas spirit and help you focus on the true meaning of the season). ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now Contact: Pam Strickland encstophumantrafficking@gmail.com This organization desires to create a community that actively works towards abolishing Human Trafficking locally and globally. We have four tools we use to reach our vision: 1. Education and Awareness 2. Expanding local markets for Fair Trade (Slavefree) products 3. Encouraging legislators to strengthen antihuman trafficking laws, law enforcement to enforce them, and the public to report violations. 4. Collaborate with and support other anti-human trafficking organizations and their efforts.

21 49 50 Disaster Relief Contact: Tom Reese We have several members of Oakmont who are certified in disaster relief with the NC Baptist Men s Disaster Relief. They are called upon by region (ten regions in NC that rotate) to meet the needs of people during hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other man-made natural disasters. Providing meals, cleaning up destroyed areas, and repairing homes are but a few of the ways NC Baptist respond to disasters. In addition, NC Baptist Men s Disaster Relief has grown to include over 200 Recovery units, three self-contained Feeding Units, six Shower units, a Child Care unit, three Laundry units, a Water Purification unit and two tankers, three Generator units, and over 8,000 volunteers. Volunteers can be certified in a number of areas and can be called upon sometimes with short notice to answer the call to an emergency. It requires sleeping on air mattresses, long days, but it is most rewarding work. If you ever go once, you will go again. Additional Partnerships: Building Hope Community Life Center Contact: Robert Lee, Executive Director or Building Hope is a faith-based after school program designed to help children and families become successful by developing the spiritual and educational skills to overcome economic and cultural hardships and hindrances of life. Volunteer opportunities: mentor and tutor students for one hour one day a week/month which includes reviewing homework, assisting with day trips and other outings, and serve as an active role model; provide healthy snacks for afternoons or meals/snacks for Men of Standard and Women of Worth groups on Friday nights or for other special gatherings. Used bicycles to be refurbished and sold in the Recycle Bicycle Shop (run by students and mentors) and financial donations are always welcome. Located at 309 West 9th Street, Greenville.

22 50 Additional Partnerships: Carolina Pregnancy Center Contact: Blake Honeycutt Carolina Pregnancy Center ministers to those with unplanned pregnancy situations by providing practical emotional support and encouragement. Volunteer opportunities: volunteer peer counselor, receptionist, clothes closet volunteer, trained ultrasound tech volunteers, fundraising and public relations, abstinence education, church liaison, baby showers, and providing child care and refreshments for parenting classes. Located at 1012 Charles Boulevard, Greenville. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Contact: Parker Morgan FCA s mission is to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. FCA has 4 C s of accomplishing this through Campus, Community, Camps, and Coaches. You can volunteer with one of the local huddles at a school or with a community huddle, volunteer with an event such as our golf tournament, or one of our camps. Greenville Community Shelters Contact: Bob Williams The mission of the Greenville Community Shelters is to serve the poor and homeless in a continuum of care from basic shelter to prevention that empowers clients to achieve and maintain lives of self-sufficiency. Starting as a shelter for men only, GCS has evolved into an emergency shelter for men, women, and children; a permanent supportive housing program for those who are disabled; and an emergency assistance program that aims to divert people from homelessness and/or to re-house homeless people as quickly as possible. Volunteers with GCS can help with providing meals, job skills training, maintenance and building projects, and providing other supplies for the shelter and the homeless. Little Willie Center Contact: Rene or Marvin Arrington After school tutoring ministry for latch key children ages 3 to 17, Monday through Friday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. during the school year. Summer camps from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunities: Tutor or mentor students, lead recreation or take on field trips, donations of school supplies, food for snacks and meals, clothes and school uniforms, etc. are always welcome. Located at Lucille Gorham Intergenerational Center at 1118 W. 5th Street, Greenville.

23 50 Additional Partnerships: Pitt County Council on Aging Contact: Gus Benson , ext. 4 The Council on Aging strives to improve the quality of life for older adults through service, advocacy, education and volunteer efforts. Volunteer opportunities: Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound senior citizens. Routes take less than one hour and volunteers can deliver between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Monday through Friday. Care Givers volunteer one to three hours per week helping a senior citizen with grocery shopping, errands, transportation, and/or friendly visiting. Handyman volunteers needed to make home repairs and build handicap ramps for senior citizens. Located at 4551 County Home Road, Greenville. Young Life Contact: Sharron Edwards sharron@edwardslawmail.com Young Life is a relational Christian ministry for college students (College Life), high school students (Young Life), and middle school students (Wyldlife). Leaders go to where students are, come alongside them, and share Christ s love with them. Young Life and College Life have weekly clubs where students gather for crazy fun and a Christian message. Wyldlife meets for a two hour club twice a month at the Boys and Girls Club on Firetower Road. There are many opportunities for service within Young Life, including mentoring volunteer college Young Life leaders who are involved in our high school and middle school ministries, leading college Bible studies for guys or girls, serving as a volunteer leader for College Life, Young Life, or Wyldlife, volunteering as a parent helper at our Wyldlife clubs, or serving on the Young Life Committee which provides financial and spiritual support for the ministry of Young Life.

24 Spiritual Growth 1. Preschool 2. Children 3. Youth 4. College 5. Adults 6. Spiritual Formation Class Teachers 7. Spirituality Retreat 8. Prayer Groups 9. VBS Leadership and Planning 10. Youth Disciple Now Worship 11. Musical Ensembles Chancel Choir JOY Singers Special Ensembles 12. Orchestra 13. Youth Praise Team 14. Emerge Musicians 15. Revelation Players 16. Greeters & Ushers 17. Worship Preparation & Sacred Space Teams 18. Technical Ministries 19. New Member Orientation Team 20. Flower Team Service 21. Deacons 22. Stewardship Team 23. Personnel Team 24. Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals 25. Indulge Sunday Lunch for College Students 26. Administrative Volunteers 27. Library 28. Recreation 29. Prayer Garden 30. Someone Cares 31. Property and Space 32. Ministry Support Team to be missional at Oakmont Community 33. Backyard Buddies Literacy Tutoring 34. Extreme Impact 35. Oakmont Christian Job Corps 36. Community Garden 37. Medical Clinic 38. Food Distribution First Born Oakmont 39. Church-School Partnership 40. Homeless Ministry 41. Ramp Builders 42. Japanese Table Talk 43. Community Computer Center 44. Operation InAsMuch 45. Oak Haven Outreach Partnerships 46. Mission Trips 47. Operation Christmas Child 48. ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now 49. Disaster Relief 50. Additional Partnerships Carolina Pregnancy Center Building Hope Community Life Center Greenville Community Shelters Little Willie Center Fellowship of Christian Athletes Young Life Pitt County Council on Aging Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21