Friday, May 21, 2010

E-News: 05/18/10 to 05/24/10

Big Stuf Camp – Money Due
Payment and forms for camp is due in full at this time. If you still have a balance due, please pay so that we can confirm our numbers and accommodate those on the “wait list”. If you have questions, please contact Katie Noblitt (314-303-4267), Tracy Hagan (314-846-5722) or Clarissa Karasick (314-303-3632).

Big Stuf Camp - Parent Meetings
Parents of students going to Big Stuf must attend one of the scheduled parent informational meetings as follows:
Parents of “Veteran” Campers: Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Bridge Center or Sunday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m.at Oak Bridge Keller
Parents of “Rookie” Campers: Thursday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Bridge Center or Sunday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Oak Bridge Keller.

Route 68 – Movie Night
Movie night was a huge success! Approximately 300 students, parents and leaders attended and saw “To Save A Life”. Now let’s do our part in saving a life.

Thank You Banquet
Remember, the Thank You Banquet for everyone who serves at Oak Bridge is this coming Friday evening at the Oak Bridge Center. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, and the program to follow.

Community Life Live
Community Life Live has been scheduled for Friday, June 4. This is a sign-up event (tickets are $12 each). The night will be a wild evening of fun, celebration, and community! Everyone is welcome to come meet some new faces. Sign up at the Information Center. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, and the program to follow. This event will sell out so don’t miss it and invite a friend!

Detour (5th and 6th Graders)
Detour Service will be Sunday, May 23, at the Oak Bridge Center from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lunch/Pizza will be served. Invite all of your 5th and 6th grade friends and relatives. Questions should be directed to Craig and Sarah Nall (314-846-9297).

E-News from Tom: 05/14/10

Hello E-News Friends,

I hope your prayer life has been impacted by this series. It is a powerful and effective tool that God gives us as followers of His Son. But like all tools it must be used properly to have the right impact. Remember that prayer is stopped by (sin, sideways, stingy) and started with passion that is (definite, dependent, desperate). You won’t want to miss this week’s message as we learn a saying; “Part of our mess is that we pray for less.” I believe your prayer lives will undergo a radical change after understanding this simple phrase.

I can think of very few things that would honor God more than your attendance Sunday at Oak Bridge as we praise Him in song, service, and message. I am sure you will be blessed if you come. Maybe this week you have a friend whose heart God has prepared for your invite. Take a chance! Tell them you’ll buy them breakfast at Oak Bridge! (It’s is both cost efficient and smart!) Our King loves to hear your prayers (they are a sweet incense to Him)! How about spending some time today reflecting on the above (maybe some action needs to be taken as well) as you talk with the one who loves you most!

Can I ask you to pray for health issues (to be healthy) for three “Cs” I am praying for (Conrad, Connie, and Cheryl). In advance, thanks for your prayers to the one who is worthy to be praised and awesome in name and action.

In His Grace and Love,

Tom

PS The “Thank You Banquet” is Friday May 21! Please sign-up at the Info Center. I hope all you who serve and make Oak Bridge happen can make it. You deserve a night of thanks!

PSS “To Save A Life” movie is showing this Sunday, May 16. You don’t want to miss this evening. The movie has a great message, especially for teens and young adults.
Free pizza at 5:30, movie at 6:00 @ the Oak Bridge Center.

E-News from Tom: 05/21/10

Hello E- News Friends!

I am Excited! Excited to see many of you tonight at our 1st Annual Thank You Banquet for those serving at Oak Bridge. What a great privilege it is to serve along side all of you! Jesus made a promise 2000 years ago that He would be with us as we went about making followers of Him, baptizing them, and teaching them to trust and apply His teachings to their lives. If you have been at Oak Bridge and served any length of time you know He is faithful to His word. Serving Him is simply amazing! The doors open at 6:30. Dinner starts at 7:00 and the menu looks scrumpdelicious!

I am excited! Excited for Sunday's worship in song, prayer, and word at Oak Bridge. We finish the prayer series with a message that will keep you "CHATting." You'll have to show up to find out why. Remember to keep praying for God's armor for you and your family/friends! I ask you to pray a little selfishly for some people on my heart: Connie, Cheryl, and Conrad for health issues and for my son Matt as he left for Haiti (with water bottle money over $1,000 to give them from you! TY) and his summer internship at the Big Stuf Camps. Ouch! My heart is already aching.


But as so many of you say and know...God is good.


In His Grace,
Tom

PS Sign up for Community Life Live. You will love it!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

E-News: 05/11/10

Big Stuf Camp – Money Due
Payment and forms for camp is due in full at this time. If you still have a balance due, please pay so that we can confirm our numbers and accommodate those on the “wait list”. If you have questions, please contact Katie Noblitt (314-303-4267), Tracy Hagan (314-846-5722) or Clarissa Karasick (314-303-3632).

Big Stuf Camp - Parent Meetings
Parents of students going to Big Stuf must attend one of the scheduled parent informational meetings as follows:
Parents of “Veteran” Campers: Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Bridge Center or Sunday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m.at Oak Bridge Keller
Parents of “Rookie” Campers: Thursday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Bridge Center or Sunday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Oak Bridge Keller.

Route 68
Middle and High School students and youth leaders are encouraged to attend Route 68 movie night at the Oak Bridge Center on Sunday, May 16, to watch “To Save a Life.” The doors will open at 5:15, pizza served at 5:30, movie starts at 6:00 and discussions after, ending at 8:15. Parents, the movie is PG13 and covers issues teens are experiencing. Questions, contact Herc Noblitt at 314-846-7066.

Thank You Banquet
If you serve/volunteer in a ministry at Oak Bridge, please sign up at the Information Center for the “Thank You Banquet” that will be held on Friday, May 21, at the Oak Bridge Center. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, and the program to follow.

Community Life Live
Community Life Live has been scheduled for Friday, June 4. This is a sign-up event (tickets are $12 each). The night will be a wild evening of fun, celebration, and community! Everyone is welcome to come meet some new faces. Sign up at the Information Center. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, and the program to follow. This event will sell out so don’t miss it and invite a friend!

Detour (5th and 6th Graders)
Detour Service will be Sunday, May 23, at the Oak Bridge Center from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lunch/Pizza will be served. Invite all of your 5th and 6th grade friends and relatives. Questions should be directed to Craig and Sarah Nall (314-846-9297).

E-News from Tom: 05/07/10

Hello E-News Friends,

Here are a few requests I have of you:

If you serve in a ministry at Oak Bridge, please sign up for the “Thank You Banquet” on Friday, May 21. I get the chance to say thanks to all of you. It is free (a great dinner), and the evening will certainly be a blast! Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, and the program to follow. Rumor has it T-shirts (and hats) may be given out. It sounds like your pay has gone up!

“Community Life Live” has been scheduled for Friday, June 4. This is a sign-up event (tickets are $12 each). The night will be a wild evening of fun, celebration, and community! Everyone is welcome! Come and meet some new faces! Sign-ups start this Sunday. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7:00, and the program to follow. This event will sell out so don’t miss it! A great time to invite a friend!

Buy a water bottle this week at Oak Bridge and help support Haitian moms, orphans, and widows who have lost their home, family, or job. You all were great last week as we sold over $250 worth of water bottles! ALL the money will be given directly to the project coordinator. (My son Matt gets to personally deliver it!)

I am super excited about this weekend as we honor moms, sing to our King, and continue to learn how to call out to our Father through prayer. I hope you honor Him with your presence this Sunday. Key word for this prayer message will be will be “Passion!” It will change your prayers I promise.

It is a blessing to be able to serve with and to all of you!

In His grace and love,

Tom