S.O.S. (Sharing Our Stuff)
Thank you everyone who brought diapers for S.O.S.’ first outreach—Pack The Playpens. On Thursday April 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 the diapers will be distributed to anyone in need of diapers assistance. Distribution location will be the Oak Bridge Center, 7575 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (near Home Depot and Hooters).
Good Friday Service
Oak Bridge will have a Good Friday service (April 2) at the Oak Bridge Center at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). We will show “The Passion of Christ” and have a church-wide communion service.
Baptism Service
On Sunday, May 2, at 4pm Oak Bridge will have a baptism service at the Oak Bridge Center, 7575 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate with those being baptized. If you are interested in being baptized, sign up at the Information Center or speak with Tom Noblitt (314-846-1037).
Married Life Live
Married Life Live at the Oak Bridge Center is on Sunday, April 25 (Doors open at 5:30pm; Dinner at 6:00; and Program at 7:00). Married Life Live is an awesome date night for married, engaged, and dating couples. The cost is $25/couple. This is the same MLL that we held in March for all of you on the “waiting list”. Sign up and purchase your ticket today at the Information Center.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
E-News from Tom: 03/19/10
Hello E-News Friends,
Can it get any better! March Madness, the start of spring, grilled burgers on the barbecue, Kathy giving me a 30-minute backrub. (Sorry I fell asleep and was dreaming on that last one.) Anyway I like this time of the year! I know many of you do as well. So can it get any better?
Yes! How about a new series at church starting this Sunday titled, “Thy God…How We Gonna Get There?” How are we gonna value things the ways Jesus does? How are we gonna have courage like Jesus when the odds seem stacked against us? How are we gonna forgive when the person who hurt us is such a_____? (You fill in the blank.) How are we gonna impact our families like Jesus did his?
Here is a key principle from this series: “When we see as God sees, we will do as God says.” Wow! I think this series is gonna help a lot of us get there.
So can it still get any better? Yes! Concert Friday (March 26) at the OBC. Doors open at 6:30. Small Groups throughout the week and the Toolbox on Wednesday.
Spring is in the air; I hope this is a sweet time of the year for you. Remember this is St. Louis so the weather will still go through its usual temperature swings, but today is a one of those nice ones! Hope to see you Sunday as we worship the Creator of Heaven and Earth! (And the Church!)
In His Grace,
Tom
PS If you can bring some diapers, S.O.S. can help some people out with them. Thanks in advance for being generous!
Can it get any better! March Madness, the start of spring, grilled burgers on the barbecue, Kathy giving me a 30-minute backrub. (Sorry I fell asleep and was dreaming on that last one.) Anyway I like this time of the year! I know many of you do as well. So can it get any better?
Yes! How about a new series at church starting this Sunday titled, “Thy God…How We Gonna Get There?” How are we gonna value things the ways Jesus does? How are we gonna have courage like Jesus when the odds seem stacked against us? How are we gonna forgive when the person who hurt us is such a_____? (You fill in the blank.) How are we gonna impact our families like Jesus did his?
Here is a key principle from this series: “When we see as God sees, we will do as God says.” Wow! I think this series is gonna help a lot of us get there.
So can it still get any better? Yes! Concert Friday (March 26) at the OBC. Doors open at 6:30. Small Groups throughout the week and the Toolbox on Wednesday.
Spring is in the air; I hope this is a sweet time of the year for you. Remember this is St. Louis so the weather will still go through its usual temperature swings, but today is a one of those nice ones! Hope to see you Sunday as we worship the Creator of Heaven and Earth! (And the Church!)
In His Grace,
Tom
PS If you can bring some diapers, S.O.S. can help some people out with them. Thanks in advance for being generous!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
E-News From Tom: 03/10/10
Hello All,
What a beautiful day! Sunshine and warmth! Spring is almost here! I hope today reminds you of change. Change from one season to another. If you are like me, it is good to be reminded of changing seasons. Change can be a great thing!
God left a book to us that can make change happen in a remarkable way. Its truths guide us and its words give us hope of a better future. Not just for us but those around us as well. It unlocks the keys to the most abundant purposeful life possible. How comfortable are you with this book known as the Bible? Would you like to be able to use it more in your life for greater change?
Come tonight for the “Understanding the Bible” class at the OBC. It starts at 7:00 with the doors open at 6:30. You will enjoy it! It is a low-key, high-impact class! It will be one of the best choices you make. Whether you signed up or not, you are welcome! We have plenty of room. Hope to see you tonight!
In His grace, truth, and love!
Tom
PS We have some super desserts for you early birds! The Bible and food, what a great combo!
What a beautiful day! Sunshine and warmth! Spring is almost here! I hope today reminds you of change. Change from one season to another. If you are like me, it is good to be reminded of changing seasons. Change can be a great thing!
God left a book to us that can make change happen in a remarkable way. Its truths guide us and its words give us hope of a better future. Not just for us but those around us as well. It unlocks the keys to the most abundant purposeful life possible. How comfortable are you with this book known as the Bible? Would you like to be able to use it more in your life for greater change?
Come tonight for the “Understanding the Bible” class at the OBC. It starts at 7:00 with the doors open at 6:30. You will enjoy it! It is a low-key, high-impact class! It will be one of the best choices you make. Whether you signed up or not, you are welcome! We have plenty of room. Hope to see you tonight!
In His grace, truth, and love!
Tom
PS We have some super desserts for you early birds! The Bible and food, what a great combo!
Friday, March 5, 2010
E-News from Tom: 03/05/10
Hello E-News Friends,
I hope this week has found you speaking love with your “acts of service” and “quality time.” I also hope you are realizing what keeps your love tank full. We are all at our best when we are full of love—better friends, better moms and dads, better brothers and sisters, and definitely better followers of Jesus.
This week we finish off 5LL Power as we look at the love languages of receiving gifts, words of encouragement, and physical touch. I hope you have someone in mind to invite to this series finale. It should be a practical yet life-changing time of worship.
You can learn to speak my primary love language, words of encouragement. I need to make sure Kathy listens to the message so she can apply my secondary love language, physical touch. Oh yeah!
See you Sunday!
In His Grace,
Tom
PS Doors open Sunday night for MLL at 5:30. What a great weekend!
I hope this week has found you speaking love with your “acts of service” and “quality time.” I also hope you are realizing what keeps your love tank full. We are all at our best when we are full of love—better friends, better moms and dads, better brothers and sisters, and definitely better followers of Jesus.
This week we finish off 5LL Power as we look at the love languages of receiving gifts, words of encouragement, and physical touch. I hope you have someone in mind to invite to this series finale. It should be a practical yet life-changing time of worship.
You can learn to speak my primary love language, words of encouragement. I need to make sure Kathy listens to the message so she can apply my secondary love language, physical touch. Oh yeah!
See you Sunday!
In His Grace,
Tom
PS Doors open Sunday night for MLL at 5:30. What a great weekend!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monthly News from Tom: 02/26/10
Are You Ready?
I am ready to see the sun shine bright for longer than a couple of days in a row. I am ready to put the snow shovel and ice melt away until next winter. I am ready to see leaves bursting forth on trees. I am ready to see flowers decorating lawns. I am ready to hear the sound of birds chirping, lawnmowers humming, and kids playing outside. I am ready for some change in the weather. Are you ready?
I am ready for some Cardinal baseball. I am ready to see Albert Pujols play at the highest possible level and hear him give glory to God as he does. I am ready to smell suntan lotion and cut grass. I am ready for some grilled burgers and hot dogs. I am ready to end the life of the mole that was digging up my lawn in the fall (or at least have him move to my neighbors). Are you ready?
But this is what I really am ready for…
I am ready for more people to hear about the grace and love that God has shown us through His Son Jesus. I am ready for people to learn that walking with God is not about a religion but a relationship. I am ready for people to learn that God’s Word (the Bible) is a road map to life and a growing faith in God. I am ready for all people to see that God loves them no matter what their past has been. I am ready for people to see the joy, peace, truth, and forgiveness that Jesus offers each of us. I am ready for people to see that there is always hope for a better life as we apply the love and wisdom of God in our lives. I am ready for Oak Bridge to continue to be a place where people can easily learn to follow Jesus. Are you ready?
The Oak Bridge Center is ready to help us, as room grows limited at Keller. I ask that you pray for the people God has divine appointments scheduled with inside its doors. I ask that you consider joining others at this location when the doors for Sunday Worship open at the end of March. I ask that you pray for the people who are going to serve God with their time, talents, and resources there.
I am ready to see what God has in store for all of us at Oak Bridge as we continue to go on this journey with God. What a privilege it is to be a part of the most important work on planet Earth, making followers of Jesus who in turn make followers of Jesus!
Are you ready? It should be fun!
In His Amazing Grace,
Tom
I am ready to see the sun shine bright for longer than a couple of days in a row. I am ready to put the snow shovel and ice melt away until next winter. I am ready to see leaves bursting forth on trees. I am ready to see flowers decorating lawns. I am ready to hear the sound of birds chirping, lawnmowers humming, and kids playing outside. I am ready for some change in the weather. Are you ready?
I am ready for some Cardinal baseball. I am ready to see Albert Pujols play at the highest possible level and hear him give glory to God as he does. I am ready to smell suntan lotion and cut grass. I am ready for some grilled burgers and hot dogs. I am ready to end the life of the mole that was digging up my lawn in the fall (or at least have him move to my neighbors). Are you ready?
But this is what I really am ready for…
I am ready for more people to hear about the grace and love that God has shown us through His Son Jesus. I am ready for people to learn that walking with God is not about a religion but a relationship. I am ready for people to learn that God’s Word (the Bible) is a road map to life and a growing faith in God. I am ready for all people to see that God loves them no matter what their past has been. I am ready for people to see the joy, peace, truth, and forgiveness that Jesus offers each of us. I am ready for people to see that there is always hope for a better life as we apply the love and wisdom of God in our lives. I am ready for Oak Bridge to continue to be a place where people can easily learn to follow Jesus. Are you ready?
The Oak Bridge Center is ready to help us, as room grows limited at Keller. I ask that you pray for the people God has divine appointments scheduled with inside its doors. I ask that you consider joining others at this location when the doors for Sunday Worship open at the end of March. I ask that you pray for the people who are going to serve God with their time, talents, and resources there.
I am ready to see what God has in store for all of us at Oak Bridge as we continue to go on this journey with God. What a privilege it is to be a part of the most important work on planet Earth, making followers of Jesus who in turn make followers of Jesus!
Are you ready? It should be fun!
In His Amazing Grace,
Tom
E-News from Tom: 02/26/10
Hello E-News Friends,
It’s hard to imagine a life where you never feel loved. No hugs. No acts of kindness. No time spent in intimate community. No words said that lift you up. No “just because” gifts. Yet there are people everywhere that live that life. Some of them are our friends and family members. May God give us His eyes to see those people! Jesus challenged each of us to love as He loved. I ask God again, may we have His heart to love like His Son!
This week we will look at how well Jesus spoke the language of love. (He wrote the book on it!) We can learn from Him, and in doing so bring help and healing to all of our relationships.
The music is going to be amazing! The weather a summer-like: 40+ degrees! And the food fresh and healthy or fresh and fattening, whichever you choose. You can tell which I normally go after! I hope all of you want to learn the language of love (Jesus’ language). It should be great day to worship our King once again!
See you Sunday!
In His Grace,
Tom
PS Your invitation may be God’s divine appointment!
It’s hard to imagine a life where you never feel loved. No hugs. No acts of kindness. No time spent in intimate community. No words said that lift you up. No “just because” gifts. Yet there are people everywhere that live that life. Some of them are our friends and family members. May God give us His eyes to see those people! Jesus challenged each of us to love as He loved. I ask God again, may we have His heart to love like His Son!
This week we will look at how well Jesus spoke the language of love. (He wrote the book on it!) We can learn from Him, and in doing so bring help and healing to all of our relationships.
The music is going to be amazing! The weather a summer-like: 40+ degrees! And the food fresh and healthy or fresh and fattening, whichever you choose. You can tell which I normally go after! I hope all of you want to learn the language of love (Jesus’ language). It should be great day to worship our King once again!
See you Sunday!
In His Grace,
Tom
PS Your invitation may be God’s divine appointment!
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