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 Years ago, a small church in Kentucky made headlines when it closed its doors after 102 years of ministry.  The final members, just five elderly individuals, held one last service through their tears.  One said, “It wasn’t that people hated church, they just started putting other things first.  First it was baseball, then it was lake weekends, and before long, church was on afterthought.  We lost our church one little red wagon at a time.”

That small red wagon stood in the foyer of the little church, once filled with food for the needy.  But over time, it gathered dust.  No more peanut butter jars, no more rice or beans, just cobwebs!  A symbol of what happens when people don’t put God first.  Families stopped giving their time and talents.  A church that once thrived, died.

DEACONS’ MEETING
Today • 1:30 PM • Room A-102
 
PASSION PLAY SIGN-UP
If you would like to be involved in the Passion Play, please sign the sheet at either Welcome Center.  This includes backstage, childcare, set-up, take-down, sewing, and folks to vacuum each night.  Passion Play dates are March 27, 28, 29, with rehearsals March 22-25 and some Sunday afternoons.
 
SAMARITAN’S PURSE
This disaster relief team still needs volunteers each day.  Orientation is every day at 7:30 am & 12:30 pm.  Please call 662.664.3863.

WINTER JAM FOR 5TH & 6TH GRADERS
Friday, March 6 • 4:30 PM • Tupelo
OBC 5th & 6th graders will be heading to Tupelo for this year's Winter Jam at the Cadence Bank Arena.  We will be leaving the church parking lot at 4:30 pm.  The doors open at 6 pm.  Sign up at oaklandbaptist.org.  Cost is $15 and is due at registration.  Pizza will be provided before the concert.  Any concessions or merchandise purchased in the arena requires a credit or debit card.  If you are an adult interested in being a chaperone, please contact Bro. Chris.

SENIOR ADULT LUNCH TRIP
Tuesday, March 10 • 10:00 AM • Germantown, Tennessee
All adults, ages 55 & better, are invited to travel together to The Commissary in Germantown.  Leave OBC at 10:00 am. Cost for the buffet is $10 each and includes transportation.  Sign up at the Front Welcome Center.
 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - SPRING BANQUET
Sunday, April 19
The Valentine Banquet that was scheduled for February has been rescheduled and will be a Spring Banquet.  Watch for details and sign-up announcements.

2025 GIVING STATEMENTS
The annual giving statements are now being distributed.  To request your statement, please complete the form located at the Front Welcome Center and drop it in one of the offering boxes or call the Church Office (662.287.3118).

EMBRACE GRACE MINISTRY
Embrace Grace babies clothing closet is in need of gently used baby and toddler clothing sizes birth through 4T. We are really low on girls clothing items.  These items can be dropped off at the Church Office.

LAST WEEK
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BILL HARLAND • 662.415.2308
 
LAMAR HARRIS • 662.284.5572