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Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland, Florida
May 2015
Pentecost Luncheon
Sunday May 24, 2015
12:00pm in the CLC
Join the Fellowship Committee for this
annual OPC tradition. Everyone is asked
to bring their favorite ethnic dish as
we celebrate the diversity of God’s
people here at Oakland Presbyterian!
Senior Recognition
Sunday
May 17, 2015
Join us as we recognize our
graduating high school
Seniors in worship:
Andrew Blakeslee
Corey Hallock
Andrew Kennedy
Georgia Lombardy
Conner Stanford
Evan Jones
Preschool Children Sing
Worship with us
Sunday May 17th
as we welcome the children and
families of our Preschool in 11:00am
Worship service.
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OPC YOUTH NEWS
Updated Wednesday Night Schedule:
 6:00~ Bible Study & Activities
 7:30-7:40pm ~ Announcements and Prayers (Youth Talk)
(Youth will meet on Wednesday nights through the month of May)
Upcoming Youth Activities:
Sunday May 3 ~
Sunday May 10~
Sunday May 17~
Sunday May 31~
Youth will bake Mother’s Day cookies during the 11:00am worship service
Youth to host a drawing at both services for youth-grown flowers to be given away
Back by popular demand: Heaven’s Kitchen following the 11:00am service
End of year event to be determined, keep an eye on your emails
Looking Ahead:
June 21-26 ~
July 6-10~
July 13-17
Passport Camp in Jacksonville, FL
Youth to assist with VBS
Youth to assist with LEGO Camp
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Financial Report: The Big Picture
2015 Operating Budget:
$ 480,561
First Quarter Giving/Income:
First Quarter Expenses:
Difference:
$ 105,441
$ 100,708
$ 4,733
First Quarter Budgeted Giving: $120,140
First Quarter Giving:
$104,691
Difference:
--$ 15,449
A word of explanation: the Session has been discussing ways in which we
can share accurate and helpful information about our church’s financial
status. This is our first attempt to share the information in a different way.
The first column shows that our income has exceeded our expenses for the
first quarter—which is always a good thing! But the second column shows
that we have not received as much money as we need if our budget and
expenses were divided by four. If that difference or shortfall is not addressed,
we could end the year in the red. So, while we are pleased to have a positive
cash flow for the first quarter, we continue to encourage our folks to be
generous and to keep your giving current.
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From the Pastor
There are some events in life that
change everything. By now most of you
know that Pat and I are grandparents for
the first time. We welcomed our grandson into this world in February, and we
are discovering the joy of being grandparents.
Having a grandchild is one of those events that
can change everything—especially if you weren’t sure
you would ever have the opportunity to be a grandparent. We were ready to accept the fact that we would
have to spend all our money on ourselves. With a
grandchild, we have to re-think that!
This new addition to the family has influenced
our thinking about vacations, holidays, and a host of
other topics. Our grandson always brings a smile to our
faces, and pictures of him can already be found all over
our home. And, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, our smart phones have hundreds of pictures of
our grandson.
If you’ve been a grandparent for a long time, or
if you have many grandchildren, you might be smiling
at our excitement and joy. You’ve been there and done
that and got the T-shirt. And perhaps your excitement
and joy has abated with the passage of time.
That seems to be what happens with our faith in
Jesus. New believers are like kids in a candy store with
money to spend. Or like new grandparents! New Christians want to talk about their experience and faith. And
those of us who have known Jesus for a long time may
smile at their enthusiasm, thinking that it will soon
wear off and their lives will return to ―normal.‖
I know that happens. And that’s why one of the
best things that can happen to a church is when new
Christians come into our life. We need that enthusiasm
and excitement that has waned for many of us.
I hope you will join me in praying for God to
keep sending us new believers so that we might never
forget the joy and excitement that comes into a person’s life who opens his or heart to Jesus for the first
time.
Glad to be a follower of Jesus, and excited to be
a grandfather!
Pastor Bob
PS – Have I shown you the latest picture of my
grandson?
Session Highlights
At its most recent meeting, the Session took
the following action:
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Reviewed the monthly financial report and
noted that we ended the first quarter with a
positive cash balance (we took in more than
we spent)
Learned the first ever winner of the Oakland
Presbyterian Church Scholarship (created for
local high school seniors and funded by
anonymous donors) will be Charlene Felix, a
senior at West Orange High School
Learned about the continuing work done on
our website, which now includes a calendar
that includes most events at our church
Approved the request from Presbyterian
Women to hold a luncheon June 14 and take a
love offering there for the meal and the ministry that will be presenting the program on human trafficking
Learned that Barry and Shelly Dawson,
PCUSA missionaries we support who are
serving in Thailand, will be visiting us on
August 30 to talk about their work and our
partnership with them
Heard that Pastor Bob has nine adults in his
new member class that is meeting on Wedneseday evenings
Had another discussion on the marriage issue
in the PCUSA and reviewed two letters addressed to the Session from members of our
church on the issue
Received and reviewed reports from various
committees of Session
Approved a letter of transfer for Jimmy and
Emily Justice to First Presbyterian Orlando
Approved several requests for use of the
building
Had prayer for several people whose issues
were brought to our attention
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Our Trike-a-thon fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in April was an
exciting success! The children enjoyed this event in support of a wonderful cause, and our
school’s contribution is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all the parents and families for
their support! A BIG shout out to the families of Courtney Scheer and Kylie Walton!
WOW!!!
Please join us for our final Panda Express Fundraiser of this school year on Thursday May 21st from 4pm8pm at Panda Express in Winter Garden. Clip the coupon below or find one in an upcoming Sunday bulletin.
Please bring it with you so our Preschool receives credit. Our three events so far this year have helped the Preschool purchase fun materials for our classrooms, great puzzles and a variety of outdoor toys for the playground.
We must thank Jerry and Leyvinia Ornstein for their enthusiastic support and for always being our first guests at
each Panda Express event! We appreciate the support of the entire congregation and all our Preschool families!
The congregation is warmly welcomed to join the Preschool as we celebrate the graduation for our 2014-15
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten class on Wednesday June 3rd at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. This event is always a
lovely, but bittersweet conclusion to the preschool days of our rising kindergartners.
The Preschool year concludes at Noon on Wednesday June 3rd. We will miss all our friends, but look
forward to the new year, beginning Monday August 24th. We still have limited space available in our two and
three year old classrooms, so please tell your friends not to wait - enroll today!
Laurie Templin
Preschool Director
Thursday May 21, 2015
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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LEGO Experience
Sunday, May 3, 2015
2:00pm-4:00pm
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Can you help with any of our Summer Camps
listed below? If so, please contact Tiffany at
[email protected]
Or 407-656-4452, Ext. 105
Christian Life Center
Kids of all ages and their
parents are
welcome to stay and play!
For more info contact
Laurie Hallock at
[email protected]
(Youth, these volunteer hours would count as
Community Service hours for school!)
NOW REGISTERING FOR SUMMER CAMPS!
Oakland Presbyterian is offering some great Summer Programs!
For more information on any of our Summer offerings, please contact
Tiffany Goggans at 407-656-4452 Ext. 105
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 6 - July 10
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $10
MUSIC CAMP
July 27 - 31
8:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $100
LEGO DAY CAMP
July 13-17
8am-5:30pm
Cost: $125
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Sincere Christian sympathy is extended to the
family and friends of
Eleanor (Polly) Ault
who passed away recently.
A Memorial Service will be held on
Saturday May 9, 2015 at 6:00pm
here at Oakland Presbyterian Church
Thanks to All Those Who Helped
Host the Sunrise Events
This year our church hosted the Easter sunrise service and
breakfast. Over 135 people were in attendance at this ecumenical
event sponsored by the Oakland Coalition of Churches. Pastor
Bob wants to thank the members of our Praise Team who came in extra early that day to
provide the music, and the men who worked in the kitchen--especially Rick Hickman,
who provided leadership for the cooks. The Bible says, ―How good and pleasant it is
when God’s people live together in unity!‖ (Psalm 133:1)
Matthew’s Hope Needs Your Donations
Oakland Presbyterian Church has an ongoing collection for the Matthew’s Hope Homeless
Ministry in Winter Garden. The ministry strives to help those in need find jobs, housing
and other assistance. Our Matthew’s Hope donation basket is located in the church lobby.
Their current greatest needs include: work pants, socks, T-shirts, sneakers and travel
sized hygiene items. Thank you for sharing your blessings with those in need.
Contact Dave Kirwan at [email protected] or
407-656-5863 to find out how you can share your time, talents and
resources to serve those in need.
IT’S EASY TO HELP HABITAT
On the fourth Saturday of each month, we serve lunch to the workers at
West Orange Habitat for Humanity. There are usually about 15 workers to feed.
It’s so easy to help!
All you need to do is to volunteer to make 15 sandwiches one month and
Lynn White will pick them up and take care of the rest! Please call Lynn on
her cell at (352) 250-4194 and tell her you’d like to be her sandwich person
of the month!
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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The HOPE Group, an open Alcoholics Anonymous group, meets
Monday through Saturday at 12:00pm in our Fellowship Hall.
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7:30 Praise Team rehearsal
8:45am Worship
9:45am Church School
9:45am Children’s Choir Party
10:30am Choir Practice
11:00am Worship
12:00pm Confirmation class
12:45pm YCM Concert
2:00pm LEGO Experience
3:00pm Girl Scouts meet
Mother’s Day
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7:00 am Men’s
Prayer Breakfast
5:30pm
Staff Meeting
5:15pm Bell Choir
6:30pm Boy Scouts
6:30pm Cub
Scouts
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7:30am Praise Team rehearsal
8:45am Worship
9:45am Church School
10:30am Choir Practice
11:00am Worship
12:00pm Confirmation class
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11
10:30 am
Presbyterian
Women’s Bible
Study (FH)
12
7:00 am Men’s
Prayer Breakfast
5:15pm Bell Choir
6:30pm Boy Scouts
7:00pm Preschool
Board meets
6:30pm Cub
Scouts
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7:30am Praise Team rehearsal
8:45am Worship
9:45am Church School
10:30am Choir Practice
11:00am Worship
12:00pm Confirmation class
7:00pm YCM Band Concert
Day of Pentecost
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7:30am Praise Team rehearsal
8:45am Worship
9:45am Church School
10:30am Choir Practice
11:00am Worship
12:00pm Pentecost Luncheon
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9:30am
Women’s Sewing
Group (FH)
7:00 am Men’s
Prayer Breakfast
6:30pm Cub
Scouts
7:00pm Photo
Club
5:15p Bell Choir
6:30pm Boy Scouts
6:30pm
Men’s Dinner
25
Memorial Day
Offices Closed
6:30pm Cub Scouts
7:00pm Deacons
meeting
26
7:00 am Men’s
Prayer Breakfast
5:15p Bell Choir
6:30pm Boy Scouts
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2:00pm YCM
5:30pm Supper
6:00pm
-Children’s Choir
-Youth
6:30pm
New Member
Class
7:30pm Adult
Choir rehearsal
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16
Cub Scouts
Pinewood
Derby
(CLC)
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30
4:00pm- 8:00pm
Panda Express
Preschool
Fundraiser
7:00pm
Session Meets
28
7:00pm
Ladies
Mah Jongg
31
7:30am Praise Team rehearsal
8:45am Worship
9:45am Church School
10:30am Choir Practice
11:00am Worship
15
7:00pm
Ladies
Mah Jongg
27
2:00pm YCM
5:30pm Supper
6:00pm
-Children’s Choir
-Youth
7:30pm Adult
Choir rehearsal
9
6:00pm
Memorial
Service for
Polly Ault
BUNCO
6:30 (FH)
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2:00pm YCM
5:30pm Supper
6:00pm
-Children’s Choir
7:30pm Adult
Choir rehearsal
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7:00pm
Ladies
Mah Jongg
13
12:00pm
Ladies Lunch
2:00pm YCM
5:30pm Supper
6:00pm
-Children’s Choir
-Youth
6:30pm
New Member
Class
7:30pm Adult
Choir rehearsal
2
Habitat for
Humanity 5K Run
Everything has become new!
2 Corinthians 5:17
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OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
P.O. BOX 38
OAKLAND, FL 34760
SUNDAY SERVICES
Worship, 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Church School, 9:45 a.m.
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CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr. Pastor
Tiffany Goggans, Director of Christian Education
Julie Butler, Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Hunt, Director of Music
Diane Flagler, Organist
Daphne Miller, Pianist
Bonnie Litteral, Director of Children’s Choirs
Laurie Templin, Director of Preschool
Julie Dale, Business Manager
Derek Blakeslee, Church Treasurer
Dan Bray, Property Manager
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.oaklandpres.org
The Oakleaf is the monthly newsletter of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 East Oakland Avenue, P.O. Box 38, Oakland, Florida 34760.
Members and newcomers are invited to share Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m. and Worship at 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. • Office phone 407-656-4452
Fax 407-656-8201. You’re always welcome at Oakland Presbyterian. For more information please visit our web site: www.oaklandpres.org.
Boy Scout Troop 145
All young men, ages 11 to 17, are invited to join our Troop.
For more information, please contact Pam MacDonald at 321-239-0034.
Cub Scout Pack 978
All boys ages 1st through 5th grade are invited to join Cub Scouts.
For more information, please contact Justin Farr at 321-202-8317
Girl Scout Troop 1314
Our Girl Scout Daisies (K-1st grade) will bridge up into Brownies (2nd-3rd grade) in
June. Meetings are the first Sunday of the month at 3pm at Oakland Presbyterian.
For more information, please contact Jenny Martin at 321-945-6698