Hello E-News Friends,
I wanted to send this out a day early so you have more time to invite your friends and family to Oak Bridge this Sunday. We begin a a two-part series titled "One Visit Can Change The Way You Think About Church," and I believe it will be great for people who don't like church, have been bored by church, or have been burned by church (and for the rest of us as well). The music will be awesome and we have a drama that everyone will love! The jury is still out on the message...(I'm trusting God for that.)
Your invite can and has changed peoples lives towards God. Take a step with someone and invite them this Sunday. You never know, you may be the one God is using to open the door to their heart!
I hope to see you (and meet your invitee) Sunday! I'm praying for you and those waiting to be asked by you.
God is amazing and so is His offer of grace and love!
Tom
PS - I am still floating after last weekend’s services. I enjoyed re-learning "God will not compete with selfishness," and loved worshipping with over 400 teens and family at a packed-out OBC Sunday night! If heaven has worship like that...just Wow! I don't have the words. Thanks to all who put that night together!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
E-News: 08/10/10 to 08/16/10
Married Life Live
Married Life Live at the Oak Bridge Center is on Sunday, September 12 (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. Registration begins this Sunday, August 15, at the Information Center. Be sure to sign up and purchase your ticket, as we will sell out. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The ACTS Event
Oak Bridge’s Prayer Ministry is hosting an ACTS Event in the Reflection Room every Sunday through September 19 from 8:00am – 12:20pm. The Acts Event is a 15- 30 minute guided prayer experience. The ACTS Event is designed for each person to participate every other Sunday. The focus will be as follows: Aug 15 and 22: Confession; Aug. 29 and Sept. 5: Thanksgiving; Sept. 12 and 19: Supplication (asking for God’s help). “It is written, my house shall be called a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13
CONFESSION--Come linger in the place of repentance. Surrender. Ask the Lord to clothe you in the opposite of your sinful nature. (joy in the place of bitterness... humility in the place of pride... love in the place of lust) Trust in His forgiveness.
Kidstuf
Kidstuf will kickoff the season on Sunday, September 12!
Kidstuf is in need of a few actors. If you are able to memorize lines and be animated, the Kidstuf team is for you! Not sure? Want to give it a try? That’s great, too. We would love to have you audition with us—we need you! The production team is always looking for behind-the-scene help, too, if that better fits you. Kidstuf is Oak Bridge's Sunday morning family service that meets from 9:30-10:15 during the school year. If you're interested, please contact Christy Noblitt at 314-846-7066 or Dianne Prewitt at 636-282-2095.
Kidstuf dancers needed. Guys and girls in Jr. High and older interested in dancing in Kidstuf should attend an informational meeting on Sunday, August 15, at 10:00 am in the Kidstuf Theater.
S.O.S.
WHO CAN YOU INVITE to REACH OUR COMMUNITY?
S.O.S. is hosting the SUDS OF LOVE laundry detergent giveaway Thursday, September 2, at the Oak Bridge Center from 6pm-8pm. We want YOU to find someone in need who could use 4 free (32-36 load) bottles of laundry detergent and a free laundry basket. Stop by the S.O.S. table to pick up a ticket. ALL RECIPIENTS NEED A TICKET. We have 200 tickets available. To volunteer for this event join us at the Oak Bridge Center Thursday, August 26, at 6:30pm for a short volunteer orientation.
2B1 Marriage Class
2Become1 (2B1) is Oak Bridge’s marital class for those who would like to become engaged, have a wedding planned, and those who would like to strengthen their marriage. 2B1 classes will be held on Wednesday evenings starting September 15 at 7pm. For additional information speak to Jay and Clarissa Karasick (314-922-4764/314-303-3632) or send an e-mail to info@oakbridgecc.com.
Married Life Live at the Oak Bridge Center is on Sunday, September 12 (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. Registration begins this Sunday, August 15, at the Information Center. Be sure to sign up and purchase your ticket, as we will sell out. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
The ACTS Event
Oak Bridge’s Prayer Ministry is hosting an ACTS Event in the Reflection Room every Sunday through September 19 from 8:00am – 12:20pm. The Acts Event is a 15- 30 minute guided prayer experience. The ACTS Event is designed for each person to participate every other Sunday. The focus will be as follows: Aug 15 and 22: Confession; Aug. 29 and Sept. 5: Thanksgiving; Sept. 12 and 19: Supplication (asking for God’s help). “It is written, my house shall be called a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13
CONFESSION--Come linger in the place of repentance. Surrender. Ask the Lord to clothe you in the opposite of your sinful nature. (joy in the place of bitterness... humility in the place of pride... love in the place of lust) Trust in His forgiveness.
Kidstuf
Kidstuf will kickoff the season on Sunday, September 12!
Kidstuf is in need of a few actors. If you are able to memorize lines and be animated, the Kidstuf team is for you! Not sure? Want to give it a try? That’s great, too. We would love to have you audition with us—we need you! The production team is always looking for behind-the-scene help, too, if that better fits you. Kidstuf is Oak Bridge's Sunday morning family service that meets from 9:30-10:15 during the school year. If you're interested, please contact Christy Noblitt at 314-846-7066 or Dianne Prewitt at 636-282-2095.
Kidstuf dancers needed. Guys and girls in Jr. High and older interested in dancing in Kidstuf should attend an informational meeting on Sunday, August 15, at 10:00 am in the Kidstuf Theater.
S.O.S.
WHO CAN YOU INVITE to REACH OUR COMMUNITY?
S.O.S. is hosting the SUDS OF LOVE laundry detergent giveaway Thursday, September 2, at the Oak Bridge Center from 6pm-8pm. We want YOU to find someone in need who could use 4 free (32-36 load) bottles of laundry detergent and a free laundry basket. Stop by the S.O.S. table to pick up a ticket. ALL RECIPIENTS NEED A TICKET. We have 200 tickets available. To volunteer for this event join us at the Oak Bridge Center Thursday, August 26, at 6:30pm for a short volunteer orientation.
2B1 Marriage Class
2Become1 (2B1) is Oak Bridge’s marital class for those who would like to become engaged, have a wedding planned, and those who would like to strengthen their marriage. 2B1 classes will be held on Wednesday evenings starting September 15 at 7pm. For additional information speak to Jay and Clarissa Karasick (314-922-4764/314-303-3632) or send an e-mail to info@oakbridgecc.com.
E-News from Tom: 08/06/10
Hello E-News Friends,
I want to give you a TGIF gift. Here it is...
I hope each of you who read this e-mail take a moment to slow down and acknowledge that God is intensely aware of you right now. He is not distant. Pause for a second and think about that. He knows the desires of your heart. Breathe in the air He has created to sustain your life. Take a deeper breath of that air. Thank Him for that air. Just be still for a minute as you continue to take in slow breaths of air.
Now read 1 John 4:9-11.
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
Take a deep breath and read it again. Thank Him that "no matter what" He loves you. The rest of today be more loving to those around you. You can do it. Ask Him to help you. It does make a difference in your life.
In His Love,
Tom
PS Fill in the blank. God will not compete with__________. See you Sunday where we will discuss what that blank is! You won't want to miss it!
I want to give you a TGIF gift. Here it is...
I hope each of you who read this e-mail take a moment to slow down and acknowledge that God is intensely aware of you right now. He is not distant. Pause for a second and think about that. He knows the desires of your heart. Breathe in the air He has created to sustain your life. Take a deeper breath of that air. Thank Him for that air. Just be still for a minute as you continue to take in slow breaths of air.
Now read 1 John 4:9-11.
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
Take a deep breath and read it again. Thank Him that "no matter what" He loves you. The rest of today be more loving to those around you. You can do it. Ask Him to help you. It does make a difference in your life.
In His Love,
Tom
PS Fill in the blank. God will not compete with__________. See you Sunday where we will discuss what that blank is! You won't want to miss it!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
E-News: 07/20/10 to 07/26/10
Coming to Oak Bridge – The Fallen
The Fallen will be performing a free concert at the Oak Bridge Center on Friday, July 23, at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30) to celebrate the release of their recently finished CD. www.myspace.com/thefallen323
The ACTS Event
Oak Bridge’s Prayer Ministry will host an ACTS Event in the Reflection Room every Sunday, August 1 - September 19, from 8:00am – 12:20pm. The Acts Event is a 15- 30 minute guided prayer experience. The ACTS Event is designed for each person to participate every other Sunday for four weeks. The focus will be as follows: Aug. 1 and 8: Adoration; Aug 15 and 22: Confession; Aug. 29 and Sept. 5: Thanksgiving; Sept. 12 and 19: Supplication (asking for God’s help). “It is written, my house shall be called a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13
Kidstuf Actors Needed
Kidstuf is in need of a few actors. If you are able to memorize lines and be animated, the Kidstuf team is for you! Not sure? Want to give it a try? That’s great, too. We would love to have you audition with us—we need you! The production team is always looking for behind-the-scene help, too, if that better fits you. Kidstuf is Oak Bridge's Sunday morning family service that meets from 9:30-10:15 during the school year. If you're interested, please contact Christy Noblitt at 314-846-7066 or Dianne Prewitt at 636-282-2095.
S.O.S.
We are “presoaking” for the Laundry Detergent Giveaway to be held at the Oak Bridge Center. We know who washes away our sins and now we can share that with our community by helping them wash away their stains! Laundry detergent will be collected during the month of August so we can give it away in September. In the meantime, find that great summer suds deal and strive to be our Soapiest donor! Join us on Facebook at S.O.S.
Tubs of Love
Tubs of Love is currently collecting for two families One tub is for a family who just endured a house fire that took the life of their 10-month-old son. Everything was lost. The family is in deep sorrow. Another tub is for a family struggling with finances. Due to the lack of work, the mother and father of five children are experiencing a financial burden. A gift of any kind would be a blessing. Stop by the Tubs of Love table today and see how you can help.
2B1 Marriage Class
2Become1 (2B1) is Oak Bridge’s marital class for those who would like to become engaged, have a wedding planned, and those who would like to strengthen their marriage. 2B1 classes will be held on Wednesday evenings starting September 15 at 7pm. For additional information speak to Jay and Clarissa Karasick (314-922-4764/314-303-3632) or send an
e-mail to info@oakbridgecc.com.
The Fallen will be performing a free concert at the Oak Bridge Center on Friday, July 23, at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30) to celebrate the release of their recently finished CD. www.myspace.com/thefallen323
The ACTS Event
Oak Bridge’s Prayer Ministry will host an ACTS Event in the Reflection Room every Sunday, August 1 - September 19, from 8:00am – 12:20pm. The Acts Event is a 15- 30 minute guided prayer experience. The ACTS Event is designed for each person to participate every other Sunday for four weeks. The focus will be as follows: Aug. 1 and 8: Adoration; Aug 15 and 22: Confession; Aug. 29 and Sept. 5: Thanksgiving; Sept. 12 and 19: Supplication (asking for God’s help). “It is written, my house shall be called a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13
Kidstuf Actors Needed
Kidstuf is in need of a few actors. If you are able to memorize lines and be animated, the Kidstuf team is for you! Not sure? Want to give it a try? That’s great, too. We would love to have you audition with us—we need you! The production team is always looking for behind-the-scene help, too, if that better fits you. Kidstuf is Oak Bridge's Sunday morning family service that meets from 9:30-10:15 during the school year. If you're interested, please contact Christy Noblitt at 314-846-7066 or Dianne Prewitt at 636-282-2095.
S.O.S.
We are “presoaking” for the Laundry Detergent Giveaway to be held at the Oak Bridge Center. We know who washes away our sins and now we can share that with our community by helping them wash away their stains! Laundry detergent will be collected during the month of August so we can give it away in September. In the meantime, find that great summer suds deal and strive to be our Soapiest donor! Join us on Facebook at S.O.S.
Tubs of Love
Tubs of Love is currently collecting for two families One tub is for a family who just endured a house fire that took the life of their 10-month-old son. Everything was lost. The family is in deep sorrow. Another tub is for a family struggling with finances. Due to the lack of work, the mother and father of five children are experiencing a financial burden. A gift of any kind would be a blessing. Stop by the Tubs of Love table today and see how you can help.
2B1 Marriage Class
2Become1 (2B1) is Oak Bridge’s marital class for those who would like to become engaged, have a wedding planned, and those who would like to strengthen their marriage. 2B1 classes will be held on Wednesday evenings starting September 15 at 7pm. For additional information speak to Jay and Clarissa Karasick (314-922-4764/314-303-3632) or send an
e-mail to info@oakbridgecc.com.
E-News from Tom: 07/23/10
Hello E-News Friends,
What is your favorite four-letter word? Here are two of mine: Pray and love. (You can go ahead and ask God to forgive you now for the four-letter words that first came into your thoughts.) I have those two words on my mind as 240 of us get ready to spend a week together focusing on God. I wish I could bring all of you down to Big Stuf as well! (We are beginning to plan first-time adult retreats for 2011...you heard it here first.)
Anyway, I want you to look at those two words with me in the following way. Pray that all the students and leaders at Big Stuf will grow in their knowledge of and application of God's love, thankfully demonstrated by the life of Jesus His Son. Your prayers are important they really do make a difference!
I'll miss you this Sunday; but I know we have a great service waiting for you! (A couple songs played for the first time that you are going love!) God will touch your heart and mind if you give Him your time! It is true!
Giving you my love and asking for your prayers!
In His Grace,
Tom
PS Doors open tonight @ 6:30 for the free "Fallen" concert! They are debuting their first CD. Come to the Oak Bridge Center for a great evening.
I'll be there selling the best desert ever made (Kathy's Carrot Cake). See you then!
What is your favorite four-letter word? Here are two of mine: Pray and love. (You can go ahead and ask God to forgive you now for the four-letter words that first came into your thoughts.) I have those two words on my mind as 240 of us get ready to spend a week together focusing on God. I wish I could bring all of you down to Big Stuf as well! (We are beginning to plan first-time adult retreats for 2011...you heard it here first.)
Anyway, I want you to look at those two words with me in the following way. Pray that all the students and leaders at Big Stuf will grow in their knowledge of and application of God's love, thankfully demonstrated by the life of Jesus His Son. Your prayers are important they really do make a difference!
I'll miss you this Sunday; but I know we have a great service waiting for you! (A couple songs played for the first time that you are going love!) God will touch your heart and mind if you give Him your time! It is true!
Giving you my love and asking for your prayers!
In His Grace,
Tom
PS Doors open tonight @ 6:30 for the free "Fallen" concert! They are debuting their first CD. Come to the Oak Bridge Center for a great evening.
I'll be there selling the best desert ever made (Kathy's Carrot Cake). See you then!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
E-News: 06/29/10 to 07/05/10
Big Stuf Olympics
Big Stuf Olympics is Sunday, July 11, at Grant’s Shelter in Jefferson Barrack’s Park after the 10:45 morning service.
Oak Bridge Kids
On Sunday, July 11, students will graduate to their next class. Students going into kindergarten will graduate to UpStreet and students going into second grade will graduate to DownTown. Congratulations to the fourth graders going into fifth grade and graduating to Detour. Detour dates will be announced as events are scheduled.
Wedding Dress Give-A-Way
Oak Bridge has been notified that someone has a brand new, never worn wedding dress that she would like to give away to a bride-to-be that doesn't have the money to go out and buy something extravagant. The dress is from David's Bridal. It's a size 2 petite (short) gown that could probably fit a size 4 or maybe even a size 6. If you are interested in the dress, contact Clarissa at info@oakbridgecc.com or 314-303-3632.
S.O.S.
We are “presoaking” for the Laundry Detergent Giveaway to be held at the Oak Bridge Center. We know who washes away our sins and now we can share that with our community by helping them wash away their stains! Laundry detergent will be collected during the month of August so we can give it away in September. In the meantime, find that great summer suds deal and strive to be our Soapiest donor! Join us on Facebook at S.O.S.
2B1 Marriage Class
2Become1 (2B1) is Oak Bridge’s marital class for those who would like to become engaged, have a wedding planned, and those who would like to strengthen their marriage. 2B1 classes will be held on Wednesday evenings starting September 15 at 7pm. For additional information speak to Jay and Clarissa Karasick (314-922-4764/314-303-3632) or send an e-mail to info@oakbridgecc.com.
Oak Bridge Toolbar
Oak Bridge has a toolbar for searching the web. The search engine powered by Yahoo is the same search information received using Yahoo. The search engine is a source of revenue at NO COST to anyone and with no purchase necessary. You may download the toolbar at the link below. Questions may be directed to Jay Karasick at 314-922-4764/stldugout@yahoo.com. www.benefitbar.com/benefitbar/subscribe/toolbar.php?toolbar Id=3857.
Big Stuf Olympics is Sunday, July 11, at Grant’s Shelter in Jefferson Barrack’s Park after the 10:45 morning service.
Oak Bridge Kids
On Sunday, July 11, students will graduate to their next class. Students going into kindergarten will graduate to UpStreet and students going into second grade will graduate to DownTown. Congratulations to the fourth graders going into fifth grade and graduating to Detour. Detour dates will be announced as events are scheduled.
Wedding Dress Give-A-Way
Oak Bridge has been notified that someone has a brand new, never worn wedding dress that she would like to give away to a bride-to-be that doesn't have the money to go out and buy something extravagant. The dress is from David's Bridal. It's a size 2 petite (short) gown that could probably fit a size 4 or maybe even a size 6. If you are interested in the dress, contact Clarissa at info@oakbridgecc.com or 314-303-3632.
S.O.S.
We are “presoaking” for the Laundry Detergent Giveaway to be held at the Oak Bridge Center. We know who washes away our sins and now we can share that with our community by helping them wash away their stains! Laundry detergent will be collected during the month of August so we can give it away in September. In the meantime, find that great summer suds deal and strive to be our Soapiest donor! Join us on Facebook at S.O.S.
2B1 Marriage Class
2Become1 (2B1) is Oak Bridge’s marital class for those who would like to become engaged, have a wedding planned, and those who would like to strengthen their marriage. 2B1 classes will be held on Wednesday evenings starting September 15 at 7pm. For additional information speak to Jay and Clarissa Karasick (314-922-4764/314-303-3632) or send an e-mail to info@oakbridgecc.com.
Oak Bridge Toolbar
Oak Bridge has a toolbar for searching the web. The search engine powered by Yahoo is the same search information received using Yahoo. The search engine is a source of revenue at NO COST to anyone and with no purchase necessary. You may download the toolbar at the link below. Questions may be directed to Jay Karasick at 314-922-4764/stldugout@yahoo.com. www.benefitbar.com/benefitbar/subscribe/toolbar.php?toolbar Id=3857.
E-News from Tom: 07/02/10
Hello E-News Friends,
We get to thank God for a double dose of freedom this Sunday. To live in a country that is free and to be able to freely follow and trust Jesus each day of our lives. I think we often take both for granted. We shouldn't. This morning I read a few verses in the Bible about our freedom in Christ. I needed the reminder. Maybe you do too. Here they are:
"I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts (direction)." Psalm 119:45
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive." 1 Corinthians 10:23
"Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak." 1 Corinthians 8:9
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1
"You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." Galatians 5:13
"In him (Jesus) and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:12
I hope you have a great 4th. I can't think of a better way to start it than coming to Church and praising, thanking, and learning about our God and King! It is good to be back at Oak Bridge, I missed you all last week!
Hope to see you Sunday!
In His Grace,
Tom
We get to thank God for a double dose of freedom this Sunday. To live in a country that is free and to be able to freely follow and trust Jesus each day of our lives. I think we often take both for granted. We shouldn't. This morning I read a few verses in the Bible about our freedom in Christ. I needed the reminder. Maybe you do too. Here they are:
"I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts (direction)." Psalm 119:45
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive." 1 Corinthians 10:23
"Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak." 1 Corinthians 8:9
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1
"You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love." Galatians 5:13
"In him (Jesus) and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:12
I hope you have a great 4th. I can't think of a better way to start it than coming to Church and praising, thanking, and learning about our God and King! It is good to be back at Oak Bridge, I missed you all last week!
Hope to see you Sunday!
In His Grace,
Tom
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