Welcome To Oakland

November 2, 2025

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From Our Pastor

There are two days we should not worry about.  One is yesterday, with its mistakes and blunders, aches and pains.  Yesterday is gone.  The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow, with its burden, its hopeful promise, and poor performance.  Tomorrow is beyond our control.  Until tomorrow‘s sun rises, we have no stake in it. It is yet unborn.
 
That leaves only one day – today.  Any person can fight the battles of just one day.  It is only when we add the burdens of yesterday and tomorrow that we break down.
 
So…Lord, help me live one day at a time!

Happenings

DEACONS’ MEETING
Today • 1:30 PM • Room A-102

 
BABY SHOWER
Today • 2:00 PM • Pizza Grocery

All ladies are invited to honor Riley & Mackenzie Floyd and soon expected baby girl.  They are registered at Amazon, Target & Walmart.  Riley is the son of Mike & Rhonda Floyd and the grandson of Lanny & Judy Smith.

ADULT/SENIOR ADULT LUNCH & PROGRAM
Thursday, November 6 • 11:00 AM • Sanctuary

There will be a church-wide concert by Vicki Stewart in the Sanctuary followed by a traditional catered Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by our Senior Adult Ministry.  Reservations must be made at the Front Welcome Center today.

OAKLAND GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, November 8 • 8:00 AM • Hillandale

Sign up at the Front Welcome Center.  Cost is $30 each.  Contact Jerry Malone (662.415.6786) for more information.

BRIDAL SHOWER
Sunday, November 9 • 2:00 PM • Fellowship Hall

All ladies are invited to honor Miss Jasmine Chaney, bride-elect of Will Evans.  Jasmine is the daughter of Ben & Tara Chaney.  They are registered on Amazon & Walmart.

GIFT CARD WEDDING SHOWER – BY MAIL
We are showering Anna McQueen & Wyatt Braddock with gift cards from Amazon, Target or Walmart.  Wyatt is the son of Todd & Audra Braddock.  Gift cards may be dropped off in the Church Office or mailed directly to: The Braddocks, 11 CR 611, Walnut, MS 38683.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE MINISTRY
Anyone who would like to pack a box for Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse) on their own still has time.  Empty boxes are located in the A-Wing Stairwell, across from the Library.  Please follow the instructions on the brochure inside the box for packing and return it to the church by Wednesday, November 12.  If you are unable to pack a box, but would like to help with the cost of shipping, please put your money in an offering envelope and write “Samaritan’s Purse” on it.

OBC CHAPTER & VERSE BOOK CLUB
The first meeting of the new Oakland Chapter & Verse Book Club will be held Wednesday, November 12, at 10:00 am in the Bride’s Room.  The club will be led by Mrs. Barbara Wayne.  Any ladies interested in learning more are welcome to attend.

CHEST OF JOASH SERVICE
Sunday, November 16 • 10:15 AM


OAKLAND CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 
Our church pantry is in need of all non-perishable food items especially canned soups, crackers, peanut butter, etc.

People Count at OBC

LAST WEEK
Bible Study • 520
Worship • 827
Wednesday Night • N/A

Deacons On Call

BILL HERSHEY • 423.342.7696
 
RANDY HOLT • 662.594.5248
 
MICHAEL HOPPER • 662.223.1187
PASTOR
Dr. Randy Bostick
ASSOC. PASTOR/EDUCATION
Dyer Harbor
MUSIC/SENIOR ADULTS
Jim Pinkston
FINANCIAL/ADMINISTRATOR
Trey Wayne
STUDENTS/RECREATION
Brad Marlar
PASTORAL CARE
Raybon Richardson
CHILDREN/FAMILIES
Chris Butler