E-News from Tom: 09/04/09

Hello E-News Fiends,

When I take a look at my calendar it includes sporting events, birthday parties, scattered dentist/doctor appointments, and seasonal holiday gatherings. It used to have a few more school activities when Matt and Katie were younger. I am pretty sure your schedule looks a lot like mine, with the exception of the Muny and Opera people. When I don’t have anything scheduled at night, I’m normally in front of the TV. That is probably the same for many of you. Here is a question you can ask yourself, “Does my schedule help me grow closer to Christ?” Yes? No? Maybe? Haven’t thought about it?

Take a look below at some of the fall activities and see if they could help you grow closer to Christ. (You know what I think.) If yes, take the next step and put them on your schedule. Not only do I believe they would be good for your journey with Christ, but I think they will be great fun as well!

I hope to take some steps with you as we follow Him in His grace and love,

Tom

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Toolbox Wednesdays
What is the Toolbox? It is an evening full of fun, food, community, teaching, and prayer. There are three categories from which to choose: Bible/Theology, Spiritual Disciplines and Life Application. Some examples of the topics are books of the Bible, parenting, prayer, Bible characters, apologetics (defending your faith), marriage, anger management, wisdom, healthy living, and much more. The doors open at 6:45 with The Toolbox running from 7:00-8:30pm. The fall schedule is set for the Wednesdays of September 16, and 23 (No Toolbox on the 30th), October 7, 14 and 21 (No Toolbox on the 28th) and November 4, 11 and 18 (No Toolbox the 25th). No Toolboxes scheduled in December. It is a great next step to take in your journey with Christ!

Trivia Night—Friday October 9
You won’t want to miss a great night of fun and fellowship as the Oak Bridge Center hosts a trivia night to help fund our young adults (college age and up) ministries. Tables of eight are available for $20 a person. Doors open at 6:45pm with the program starting at 7:00. Space is limited to 25 tables so sign up early to reserve yours. Food, table-decorating contest, raffles, and silent auctions are all part of the evening as well as loads of fun and laughter. This will not be your typical trivia, you can count on that! Trivia night as only Oak Bridge can do it! Sign up at the Information center on Sunday.

What are the basics of our faith?
What does the Bible say about how we are saved, baptism, giving, serving, and spiritual gifts? Sign up for this 2-part class on the “Basics of our Faith” and you will know. Help your journey with Christ grow as you learn what scripture teaches on a variety of essential topics. The classes are on Tuesday, October 13 and October 20 from 7:00-8:30pm at The Oak Bridge Center.

Tailgate at the OBC
Bring your favorite chair, some “football food” and get ready to watch the Rams hammer the Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12:30pm. The parking lot is ready and the big-screen TVs inside the Oak Bridge Center are ready. You can sign up for the chili cook off. (Pastor Tom is entering his “soon to be famous” put hair on your chest chili.) You can compare that with Chef Brian’s from The Market at Busch’s Grove. A great afternoon of fun and fellowship to be had by all. Game starts at 3:15. Go Rams!


Married Life Live
The Oak Bridge Center will host its first Married Life Live on Sunday, October 18 from 5:45–8:30pm. This will be an awesome date night for married, engaged, and dating couples. You won’t want to miss great music, drama, and teaching. The cost is $25/couple. Space is limited so sign up early at the Information Center.