1. family and parenting
2. children

April
2015
One church meeting in multiple locations
Colerain | Green | Ross Townships
Many cultures throughout history have had a rite of passage, a ceremony, or a definitive line
to determine when a boy steps out of childhood and becomes a man. Unfortunately in our
modern American culture we seem to have lost that rite of passage. In fact, we don’t know
what it means to be a real man.
• What does it look like?
• How does a man behave?
• What does he value?
• And most importantly…How does a real man follow Jesus loving and serving his
Creator and those around him?
Life presents everyone with “Man Up” moments almost every day. In this new teaching series
we will be challenged to be bold, reliable, prepared and truthful when faced with these
moments. Join us April 12, 19 & 26 as we look at what it means to “Man Up” in our journey
with God.
Easter at White Oak • April 5
Colerain Township Campus
8:00 Service
• No children’s ministry
9:30 Service
• Middle School & High School classes will
meet as usual
• No ABF classes
• Regular children’s ministry
11:00 Service
• No ABFs
• Regular children’s ministry
(All servants are asked to park in the lower parking lot to leave the main parking area open for our
guests.)
Green Township Campus
10:30 Service
• Regular children’s ministry
Ross Township Campus
9:00 Service
• Regular children’s ministry
10:30 Service
• Regular children’s ministry
11:40 Service
• Regular children’s ministry
Life Forward
Oxford Women’s Center
Christ in the Passover
Thursday,April 2 and Friday, April 3 @ 7pm
at the Colerain Twp Campus
Scripture and visual items will help us walk through a
Jewish Passover seder, weaving the story of the Exodus together with the life, death and resurrection of
Christ. This special family-friendly presentation will be
offered twice -- Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3.
There will be child care provided both nights for
infants through 4 year olds.
Click here to watch a
short video intro to
Christ in the Passover
Invite those in your realm of influence
Click here to send an evite or
share via Facebook and Twitter!
all campuses
FOR “TWEEN” girls and their moms!
Thursday, April 30 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Modesty, purity and inner
beauty presented in a
“screamingly” fun format.
Volunteers!
This event is held at the Colerain Twp Campus
and is sponsored by Star 93.3
We need 80 volunteers to help with greeting, ushering, counseling, photography, ticket, set up, security, resource center, tech, and more. Click here to let
us know you will come to help!
all campuses
a follow up to night to shine
First Sunday of May, August &
September
Held at the Colerain Township Campus @ 6:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 6:30-9pm
Held at the Colerain Township Campus
We don’t want to wait an entire year to renew our friendship with the great people we
met at the Night to Shine Prom in February.
So, we are inviting our new friends to a
Game Night (board games, group games,
etc.) on Saturday, April 25 from 6:30-9pm in
the Fellowship Hall of the Colerain Township
Campus.
VOLUNTEER: Join us for a night of fun and
conversation. No training required. Just
come prepared to have a good time. This
will be a great opportunity for the whole
family to serve! Click here to sign up.
We are asking our volunteers to bring one
ice cream topping (chocolate sauce, nuts,
candy, whipped cream, etc.) as well as
board games to share. (Be sure to put your
name on your games so you get them
back!)
INVITE: If you know of an adult with special
needs who would like an invitation, click
here to download an invitation and send it
to them!
We will not be serving a meal so please eat
dinner before you come. But we will have
make-your-own ice cream sundaes!
WOODLAND LAKES CHRISTIAN CAMP
Every year Woodland Lakes, located in
Amelia, Ohio, invites thousands of youth to
their camp for a summer that is not only fun
and memorable, but also one that helps
them build a stronger relationship with their
friends and with Christ. White Oak has been
participating in camps at Woodland Lakes
for many, many years!
We are encouraging kids to attend:
• 4-6 year olds -- Day Camp 1 -- June 27
• 1 & 2 grade -- Starter 2 -- August 9-10
• 3-4 grade -- Christmas in July -- July 12-15
• 5 & 6 grade -- Our Time is Now -- July 5-10
• Middle School -- Emerge -- June 21-26
all campuses
april 19 @ 6pm
Culture Cafe is held at the Colerain Campus
North American Christian
Convention
This month’s topic: Dealing with Change
June 23-26 | Duke Convention Center
Do you perceive change as friend or foe?
Of course, the answer depends on the
change. From a universal perspective,
change is the only constant; it is with us
24/7 whether we like it or not. Join us as
we talk about the ever-present reality of
change, how we react to it and how we
can encourage others in the midst of it.
Main sessions each evening will come alive
with engaging worship, testimonies, and
messages. The NACC chooses leading thinkers to talk about topics relevant to church
leaders and members.
Workshops offer the opportunity to choose
among top-notch speakers on topics such as
preaching, worship arts, financial planning,
and family ministry.
With programs designed for everyone – children, teens, seniors, women, and more – your
entire family will enjoy the NACC.
2015 Mission Trips
Chickballapur, India -- September 2015 &
January 2016
Navajo Nation, Arizona -- June 13-20 FULL
Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- July 18-26 FULL
Tegucigalpa, Honduras -- September 19-26
An application for any trip is available HERE.
Contact: Becky ([email protected])
all campuses
Next Steps
Starting Point will be held on April 12 at each
campus.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Mondays, 6:30
Faith Shift is a 3-hour class designed to follow Starting
Point and is for anyone wanting to learn how to
connect with God’s story.
Meets at the Colerain Township Campus
A place to heal from the hurts, habits and hang ups
that hold you back. Newcomers always welcome.
Contact: Cyndi Battles (771.4742 or
[email protected])
Classes held at each campus.
In the four sessions of LifeShift we’ll discuss what it
means to be a FOLLOWER of Jesus and not just a
believer, you’ll learn how to start reading the Bible
for yourself, you’ll find out how to begin praying
powerful prayers immediately, you’ll discover the
significance of Biblical community – and more!
You will leave this group more confident in following Jesus with your whole heart and life.
Click here for upcoming dates for LifeShift.
CIY MOVE
June 22-27 | Hope College, Holland, Michigan
Life is better when we’re going through it together!
Click here for some short-term opportunities to connect with others around some topics that are interesting and helpful for your spiritual growth.
Move is a 5-day high school only event, designed
to equip and mobilize high schoolers for Kingdom
impact.
Cost: March 3 - $325 April 20 - $350 April 21- $375
(Rates are locked-in by making your first payment
of $100 or paying in full by the above dates)
Learn more here.
all campuses -- MISSION PARTNER UPDATES
LIFE FORWARD BANQUET
Vacation Bible School in India
VBS started in the main church in Chickballapur several years ago. It was a huge success and has grown every year. Then the
church in Sidalagatta decided to give it a
try. Again, success! Now several other of
our churches are doing a summer outreach
VBS program that is reaching hundreds of
Hindu children and their families.
If you would like to make an investment in
VBS in India through Christhia Seva Mission,
you may write a check to White Oak and
put VBS in India on the memo line. All gifts
are tax deductible.
Ruth will share her moving personal story
about her family’s experience with teen
pregnancy.
Musical Performance by Wayne Watson,
Dove-Award Winning Contemporary Christian Music Singer/Songwriter
To make reservations: Call 513-487-7777 or
email [email protected]
Don’t wait…2014 was a Sold Out Event!
Prayer request
Our mission partner in
Myanmar, James Khamlum, has been in the
hospital for several weeks.
The doctors are still running
tests, but believe he may have cancer. Please be in
prayer for James, his family, and the mission work in
Myanmar.
ross TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Friday Night Jam
3-5 graders-April 10! Pizza,
devotions, games and fun!
Cost is $3. 7-8:30 at Elda.
Bring a friend! We are
always looking for fun,
energetic volunteers
as well! Mark your
Connection Card if
you’d like to help out.
Contact: Christy Nunn
([email protected])
FaithShift for Kids
April 12, 19, 26
17 and their
FaithShift is forJanuary
kids in 3-7 grades
parents. During the three-week class we
cover topics such as sin, grace, baptism,
transformation, the bible and how we begin our faith journeys. To register go to the
website or mark your Connection Card on
Sunday.
Contact: Christy Nunn ([email protected] or
513.385.0425)
Middle & High School Students
Every Sunday from 6-8pm @ the Ross Christian
Church Gym.
Ready to take the dare? Here’s what you do:
30 Hour Famine
Coming in May!
On April 25 invite a friend to spend the night
at your house for the Double-Dog-Dare-aThon. (You’ll get details about what to do at
FUSION on April 12). Then invite your friend
to come to FUSION with you on Sunday,
April 26.
We will have great prizes for winners from
the Dare-a-Thon and all students in grades
6-12 are encouraged to participate.
ross TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 8-12
6:30-9:00pm
Elda Elementary School
This is our big summer outreach! We will offer a fun-filled atmosphere for
kids kindergarten through 5th grade where they can learn about God in a
setting filled with games, Bible
classes, sports instruction and much, much more!
green TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
It’s been six months since we began meeting at our Green Township location. And what a great time we’ve had! Thanks to all who
have worked so hard to make things happen. A special thanks to
all of you who have taken a chance to become part of a “church
for people who don’t go to church.” Looking forward to what God
will do in the next 6 months and beyond!
Green
Girls on the Go!
adults: Let’s Get to know
each other!
Saturday,
April 18
6pm
GREEN GIRLS ON THE GO!
A fun night out to socialize and make new
friends! Bring your husband and friends!
Where: Cancun @ Western Bowl on Glenway
Childcare: At the Benforado’s home
RSVP: [email protected] so we can
reserve a table and arrange enough childcare.
April 10 @ Western Bowl
Join us for a night of fun and bowling.
No skill needed. We’re just going to
have some fun!
• 2 games & shoe rentel: $8 per person
• 3 games & shoe rental: $10 per person
• 2 hours of unlimited bowling with
shoe rental: $15
Contact Corey Weiss (cor.weiss@gmail.
com) to RSVP or for more information.
Are you ready for a next step? There are many opportunities for you to
get involved at the Green Township Campus. One of those is through
serving.
Contact:
Tim Kraus
[email protected]
• Are you tech savvy? We need people to serve on our tech team
• What about musical? There may be a place for you in our band.
• Come flex your muscles. We need people to join our set up crew.
colerain TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
FUSION on Sunday Nights
An opportunity for Middle School and High
School Students to come together Sunday
nights from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Colerain
Twp Campus.
INSIGHT — 9:30 Sunday mornings
At INSIGHT you have the opportunity to
choose from an elective that you are interested in.
**Some electives will be repeated later in
the year in case there are multiple electives
that you wish to take.
Ready to take the dare? Here’s what you do:
On April 25 invite a friend to spend the night
at your house for the Double-Dog-Dare-aThon. (You’ll get details about what to do at
FUSION on April 12). Then invite your friend
to come to FUSION with you on Sunday,
April 26.
We will have great prizes for winners from
the Dare-a-Thon and all students in grades
6-12 are encouraged to participate.
Open gym for 6-12 graders
with dodgeball, knockout,
whiffle ball and more on
the first Wednesday of the
month.
30 Hour FamiNe
Saturday, May 16
Join us in giving up food for 30 hours to
raise money and awereness of world hunger. There will be an information meeting
held on Sunday, May 3 at 9:30am and at
6:00pm.
Register for this group by contacting Kyle
([email protected]). Cost is $10 for
materials.
colerain TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
Friday Night Jam
April 10 and May 1
4-5 graders.
7-9 pm. Games, pizza, service projects and a whole
bunch of fun! Cost is $3.
First-time guests are
always FREE! Bring a
friend!
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Contact: Karen Lynch ([email protected])
June 8-12
For kids entering kindgergarten through 6th grade
9am-12:10pm
Community Dinner
Wednesday, April 8, 6-7pm
Colerain Twp Campus Fellowship Hall
Come meet your neighbors over a nice
dinner! Opportunities are available each
month to help cook, serve, greet, mingle,
set up and clean up.
Contact: Tom Platen ([email protected])
Kids will embark on an icy
expedition where they learn
to overcome obstacles with
God’s awesome power. Kids
will be anchored in rocksolid Bible truths that will
guide them through life’s
challenges.