1 Volume 4, Issue 45 Inside this issue: Announcements 2-5 Youth Corner Pastor s Itinerary Calendar of Events & Prayer List 6 7 Week Ending November 10, 2018 The Oak News S H A D Y O A K B A P T I S T C H U R C H N E W S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N Hope in the Darkness November 2018 According to legend, Qu Yuan was a wise and patriotic Chinese government official who lived during the time known as the Warring States period (475 246 bc). It has been said that he tried repeatedly to warn his king about an impending threat that would destroy the country, but the king rejected his advice. Eventually, Qu Yuan was exiled. When he learned about the fall of his beloved country to the foe he had warned about, he ended his life. Qu Yuan s life resembles some aspects of the life of the prophet Jeremiah. He too served kings who scorned his warnings, and his country was ravaged. However, while Qu Yuan gave in to his despair, Jeremiah found genuine hope. Why the difference? Jeremiah knew the Lord who offers the only true hope. There is hope for your descendants, God had assured His prophet. Your children will return to their own land (Jeremiah 31:17). Although Jerusalem was destroyed in 586 bc, it was later rebuilt (see Nehemiah 6:15). At some point, we all find ourselves in situations that can cause us to despair. It could be a bad medical report, a sudden job loss, a shattered family. But when life knocks us down, we can still look up for God is on the throne! He holds our days in His hands, and He holds us close to His heart. I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. Jeremiah 31:25 The world hopes for the best, but the Lord offers the best hope. -----John Wesley From Our Daily Bread for October 31, 2018 https://odb.org/
2 Announcements Deacons on call for November 2018 are Deacon Brown and Deacon Logan Deacon Brown can be reached at (864) 449-8488 and Deacon Logan can be reached at (864) 423-1324 Pastor Simmons will be the speaker at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Simpsonville on Wednesday today November 7, 2018 at 7:00pm. All of those who can and will, please support Pastor on this engagement. The Men s Ministry will meet on Saturday November 10, 2018 at 9:45am in the Empowerment Center. All Men are welcome.. The Women s Ministry will meet 2nd Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11am in sanctuary. Information and announcements regarding the Youth, Please visit the Youth Corner of the Newsletter The next New Member Class will begin the first Sunday in December at 9:00am in the fellowship hall. Baptism & Fellowship will be held the this Sunday November 11, 2018 in chapel. The Missionary Ministry will be hosting their annual blanket drive in efforts to give to those who may be in need or to the homeless. All those who can and will, please support this effort by bringing a blanket now through December 2018. If you have any questions please see Ms. Nellie Wright or any from the Missionary Ministry. Children s choir rehearsal will be held Friday, November 16 at 6:30 pm along with children s dance rehearsal.
3 Reminder! The food pantry and clothes closet are now open twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. If someone you know needs assistance, please let them know about this outreach ministry. SHADY OAK BAPTIST CHURCH Community Outreach Food Bank & Clothes Closet Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the Month 10am 12pm
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5 ATTENTION ALL YOUTH! Every month we are looking for youth to serve in the Youth Sunday program. This includes presiding, prayer, scripture and announcements. Please see Sister JaCinda Smith if you are interested in participating. Youth Sunday school begins at 9am and prayer in the Pastor s study at 9:50am The youth ministry is honored to announce that Christina Brown is one of the winners of the 4th Annual Outstanding Youth Award! The Award show will be Saturday Nov. 10th @Noon at the Fine Arts Center. Group tickets are $12.00 if interested please see Sis Barbara Brown. Congratulations Christina!! We are so proud of you! See information below! THE 1 ST 9 weeks are OVER and report cards came out on Oct. 30 th! For those participating in the Academic Covenant PLEASE turn in your report cards by Wednesday Nov 14 th. Report cards can be turned into the Bookstore or given to Ms. JaCinda. Please see JaCinda Smith if you have any questions or email her at bizzymom12@gmail.com
6 11/7/2018 7:00pm Poplar Springs Baptist Church Simpsonville SC Prayer List Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up. James 5:14 15 Sick and Shut-In Catherine Hudson Cleo Robinson Nancy Chandler Tommy Mills Jo Ann Brown Prayer List Warren P. Tyus (Father of Eric Tyus) Mary Mangle Teresa Burdine Evelyn Pepper (Mother of Valerie Holmes) We also pray for caregivers, and all those who mourn and grieve the loss of loved ones. Please pray for those who come to us for our food pantry and clothes closet. For immediate prayer needs, contact church office at (864) 277-6060 Please note: If you are sick or unable to leave your home and would like Holy Communion, please call the church office by Noon on the Friday before the First Sunday. The Deacons will make arrangements for a home Communion visit.