Office: 301-249-2230 Mount Oak Fellowship Web Site: www.mtoak.org (a United Methodist Congregation) Email: MO@mtoak.org 14110 Mount Oak Road Pastor s Email: pastorbob@mtoak.org Mitchellville, MD 20721-1208 of the United Methodist Church Rev. Robert Barnes Sr. Pastor 8:45 and 10:30 Services Our Vision To make disciples of Jesus Christ, as we love God, love one another and love our neighbor. 14110 Mount Oak Road, Bowie MD 20721 (301) 249-2230 (In Mitchellville, MD) www.mtoak.org
If You Are New to Mount Oak If you are new to Mount Oak we want to welcome you to our church and answer a few basic questions you may have. Who Are We? Mount Oak Fellowship is a Bible-believing Christian church that is open to everyone. We are part of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church but also maintain a distinct, evangelical identity. What Do We Believe? We believe that God is real, that the Bible is true and relevant to us today, and that Jesus Christ is the way that God has given us to know Him in this life. We are also a part of the faith tradition of John Wesley who invited people to come to Christ as they were - in the belief that everyone can come to know God and grow in their faith. What Types of Worship Services Do We Offer? Mount Oak offers an early service that worships using a spiritual but traditional format at 8:45 AM. We offer a later service at 10:30 AM that is contemporary in style. We believe that God is present during both. In addition to this, during the school year we offer a Wednesday evening program for all ages which features a fellowship meal and age based studies. Is There A Place For My Child? Yes, your children are welcome to remain with you during either worship service, or to participate in the following ministries that are offered during the 10:30 service: Nursery for birth to 3 years in room 201 (begins at 10:30) Face of Grace: Pre-K to 7 years, Room 106 (begins after the Children s Sermon) Summit Kids: ages 8-11, Kingdom Kids - Room 107 (begins after the Children s Sermon) How Can I Learn More? You can speak to Pastor Barnes directly, email him (pastorbob@mtoak.org), call the church office (301-249-2230), or hang around after the service and speak to one of our regular members. If we can t answer your question we will try to find someone who can!
Mount Oak Fellowship January 28 th, 2018 8:45 Service * Please stand as you are able Prelude Announcements Praising God Together *Call to Worship (Psalm 1) LEADER: Blessed is the man, or the woman, who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; PEOPLE: but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. LEADER: He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. PEOPLE: The wicked are not so, but are like chaff which the wind drives away. LEADER: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; PEOPLE: for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. *Songs of Praise CH #10 Majesty CH #138 Holy Ground CH #643 O Lord, You re Beautiful CH #649 When I Look into Your Holiness Opening Prayer (in unison) O Lord, we live in a world where men and women are still sometimes bought and sold as slaves. That is terrible, but more terrible still, we sometimes sell ourselves by surrendering our principles and integrity. Give us a vision, Lord, of your holiness. Help us to remember who you are, that we might know whose we are, and find the strength to live up to our beliefs. This we ask in Jesus Name. Amen.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Offering Praying to God Together Worshiping God through our Tithes and Offerings Offertory * Response #389 Freely, Freely (verse 1) * Offertory Prayer (in unison) O Lord, receive and use the gifts we bring and grant that we might always give with cheerful hearts. This we ask in Jesus Name. Amen. Hearing the Word Together *Song of Preparation #419 I Am Thine, O Lord Prayer for Preacher Sermon Such a Lonely Word Pastor Barnes Text: Genesis 27:1-45 Anthem The Sanctuary Choir What Troubles You, Old King Herod by John Parker and David Lantz *Song of Dedication *Sending Forth (unison) * Postlude #399 Take My Life, and Let it Be Going Out to Serve God Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
*Please stand as you are able *Opening Song Mount Oak Fellowship January 28 th, 2018 10:30 Service Announcements Seth Johnson Greeting One Another Anthem The Sanctuary Choir What Troubles You, Old King Herod by John Parker and David Lantz *Praise & Worship Children's Message Natasha Broaddus Children Leave for Kingdom Kids! Offering Going to God in Prayer Grace Mensah Sermon Such a Lonely Word Pastor Barnes Text: Genesis 27:1-45 Invitation to Pray (Everyone who wishes to is invited to come to the cross to pray: to accept Christ, to seek guidance or to ask God for help. Also, Communion elements are available on the right-hand side of the room for those who wish to partake.) *Worship & Response Blessing and Dismissal Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Sermon Notes Such a Lonely Word
Opportunities to Get Involved POTLUCK INVITATION For many years, Mount Oak has partnered with Unity of Love Praise Temple in our Turkey Outreach and school supplies donation drive. They have invited us to a potluck today at 2:00 p.m. at 3703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032. Please contact Kurt Bulger for more information, or to tell him you are going: 301-938 7752 or e-mail kbulger@amsofusa.com MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE Please join the Men s and Women s Ministries on a trip to the Museum of the Bible. On Saturday, February 10, we ll leave church at 9:30 am and return around 4 pm. Please contact Buddy Boone (mtoakmen@gmail.com or 240-444-1189) or Linda Owens (301-249-6410) to sign up or for more information. HOSANNA INDUSTRIES MISSION TRIP A group will be going to Hosanna Industries in Pennsylvania August 5 th - 11 th. In the past we have done home repairs such as re-roofing, vinyl siding, scraping and painting, flooring, and some framing. We have had a delightful experience working alongside such dedicated Christians. For those who would like more information, please see the December/January newsletter (available on the information table or on the church website), and plan to come to an informational meeting today after each service in Room 206. WOMEN S RETREAT REGISTRATION Registration for the Women s Retreat has begun! Please see Dana Newby or Sharon Branham for more information. The retreat will be held March 2 nd - 4th, 2018, at Pecometh Camp in Centreville, MD. The cost is $75 per person. PREGNANCY CLINIC TRAINING The Pregnancy Clinic Ministry with offices in Annapolis, Bowie Crofton, and Severna Park will offer a Volunteer Training Course beginning Wednesday, February 7 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Faith Community Church in Gambrills. Men and Women are welcome to attend. This 9-week course will provide information on important topics of pregnancy, abortion, and relationships. It will also guide you in discussing the hope found in a relationship with God through Jesus. And, it will provide you with critical communication skills for ministry, work, and family life. Taking the Volunteer Training Course doesn't commit you, but it does equip you. For more information or to register visit their website at www.helphopeandhealing.org or call Angela Murray at 410.431.5000.
Opportunities to Grow in Christ FOR CHILDREN Sunday, 10:30 service - Nursery, ages infant to 3 years, Room 201 Sunday, 10:30 service (after the children s sermon) Face of Grace: Pre-K to 7 years, Room 106 Summit Kids: ages 8-11, Kingdom Kids Room 107 Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - Face of Grace: Pre-K to 7 years, Room 106 Summit Kids: ages 8-11, Kingdom Kids (Room 107) FOR YOUTH Ignite A ministry to middle school youth that takes place during the sermon at the 10:30 service on the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays of the month Friday Night Live A ministry for middle school youth on the first Friday of the month at 7:00 pm Middle School and High School Bible Study during Wednesdays in the Word (7:00 pm) Amped Youth Group for middle and high school youth - Sunday Nights from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary FOR ADULTS On Site Sunday, 10:15 am - Adult Sunday School taught by Jerry Nelson in room 202 Wednesday, 7:00 pm Basic Christianity Class in room 206 Wednesday 7:00 pm Women s Study in room 202 FOR ADULTS Off Site Small Groups Even Mondays, 6:30 pm - Small Group at the home of Randy and Linda Owens (near Central Avenue and Route 301). For details contact Linda Owens at (301) 249-6410 or jownens320@verizon.net. Every other Tuesday, 7:00 pm Small group at the home of Mike and Dana Newby (in the C section of Bowie). For details contact Jamie & Traci King at 301-464-1016 or tdking1207@gmail.com. Every other Friday, 7:00 pm Small group at the home of Rick and Lori Macchio (in Westview in Bowie). For details contact Lori Macchio at (301-805-2138) or lorimacchio@gmail.com. Odd Fridays Small group meeting every other Friday at the home of Russ and Molly Holloway (in the M section of Bowie) For details contact Molly Holloway at 301-262-1459 or molly.holloway@verizon.net.
Church News and Updates LAST WEEK S ATTENDANCE 8:45 Service 10:30 Service Kids (and leaders) Amped Total 60 80 30 43 213 FINANCIAL UPDATE The church budget for 2018 is $538,000. In order to meet our budget we need to receive $10,345/week. Last week we received $6,786. Thank you for your faithful giving and remember that just as we serve the Lord together, we meet our expenses together. CHURCH E-MAIL LIST The church office sends out e-mails with announcements and prayer requests. We do not send emails every day, and try not to send more than one or two on any day. If you would like to be added to this distribution, please email secretary@mtoak.org. ONLINE GIVING OPTION You may now give financially online. To do so, just go to the church homepage (MtOak.org), and click on the GIVING TO MT OAK FELLOWSHIP button. After doing so you will be guided through the process of giving by credit card, bank transfer, or/and scheduling automatic giving. You may also use your mobile phone and give by texting MTOAKFELLOWSHIPBOWIE to 73256 or scanning this QR code. LEADERSHIP TEAM OF MOUNT OAK FELLOWSHIP Pastor: Robert Barnes, pastorbob@mtoak.org Youth Director: Seth Johnson, seth@mtoak.org Director of Children s Ministry: Natasha Broaddus, natasha@mtoak.org Administrative Assistant: Molly Holloway, secretary@mtoak.org Worship Ministry Teams: Susie Richardson, Mary Jane Stauffer and Erma Collins (8:45), Jim Gilmour (10:30) Men s Ministry: Buddy Boone, mtoakmen@gmail.com Prayer Requests: prayer@mtoak.org. Please designate whether the request is public (for distribution to the church list) or private. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Admin: Monday 9:00am-11:00am, Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm Facility Manager: Monday Thursday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm
The Church in Action This Week January 28 th - February 3 rd, 2018 Sunday 8:45 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 10:00 am Mission Trip Information Meeting Room 206 10:30 am Adult Sunday School Room 202 10:30 am Contemporary Worship Service in Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Kingdom Kids in the Educational Wing 12:00 pm Mission Trip Information Meeting Room 206 6:00 pm AMPED Youth Group for grades 6-12 Tuesday 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 1559 meeting Fellowship Hall Wednesday 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal Fellowship Hall Valerie Baked Potatoes and Salad Bar 7:00 pm Bible Studies for ages 4 99 (See Opportunities to Grow in Christ for Details) 8:00 pm Choir Practice Sanctuary Thursday 9:00 am Precepts Bible Study Upper Room 5:00 pm Mount Oak Saints Elementary School Basketball game Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Precepts Bible Study Room 202 Friday 7:00 pm Friday Night Live Fellowship Hall Saturday 8:00 am Sunday Set-up Fellowship Hall Upcoming Events Sunday, January 28 th, 2:00 pm - Fellowship Covered Dish at the Unity of Love and Praise Temple. (see Opportunities to Get Involved) Saturday, February 10 th, 9:30 am 4:00 pm Trip to Museum of the Bible (see Opportunities to Get Involved) Wednesday, February 14 th, 7:00 pm -- Ash Wednesday Service Friday, February 16 th Saturday, February 17 th AMPED Lock-In Friday, March 2-Sunday, March 4 -- Women s Retreat
Church Directory Update We are preparing to publish a new Mount Oak Fellowship Church Directory. This will include both members and regular attenders. Please help us to ensure we have accurate records by giving us the following information. If you do not want the information published in the directory, please check the box next to the confidential information. Name(s)of Adults: Children: Mailing Address: City, State, and Zip: Home Phone: do not publish Cell Phone(s): name # Email Address(es): name name # email: name email: Please place this form in the offering plate, or give it to Molly Holloway in the church office. You may also review the information in the current directory (located on the information table) and make corrections.