Welcome To Oakland

July 20, 2025

For Our Guests

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From Our Pastor

One of the lessons I’ve learned is that it is fairly easy to start something…it is much harder to finish it.  Most people have unfinished projects all around their house.  Projects that were good ideas, needed to be done, would make life easier, but they are still unfinished.  Starting never seems to be as difficult as finishing.
 
But finishing is important.  People want to be known for what they accomplished and not what they attempted.  While starting this walk with Christ is important, what has the most impact is to spend the rest of your life following Christ!

Happenings

SPLASH PAD PARTY
Today • 6:30-8:30 PM • Corinth City Park Splash Pad

Oakland will host a fun event for children, 6th grade and under.  The cost will be $5 per family, and includes snacks.  All children must be accompanied by a parent.

SENIOR ADULT BRUNCH
Tuesday, July 22 • 10:00 AM • Cracker Barrel

All adults, ages 55 & better, are invited to eat and enjoy fellowship together.  Cost is $10 each.  Sign up at the Front Welcome Center if you plan to attend.

SUPER SUMMER FOR KIDS
Wednesday, July 23 • 6:00 PM

Children, ages 3 through just finished K-5, will meet downstairs in the Children’s Wing.  Children who have finished 1st through 6th grades will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

HELPERS NEEDED
Wednesday, July 23 • Immediately After Service

Oakland will host the Alcorn School District’s “Professional Development” days July 24th & 25th.  We will need folks to help set out chairs and tables immediately after church Wednesday night.  If you would be willing to serve, please stay around after service that night.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Sunday, July 27 • 4:30 PM • Student Building

Families are invited to watch the movie, “The King of Kings” together.  Hotdogs, Popcorn & drinks will be served.  Sign up at www.oaklandbaptist.org or on the OBC app.

ONLINE BABY SHOWER
Oakland is showering Boone Riley, new son of Kevin & Baylee Turner Connell and grandson of Danny & Renee Turner.  Gifts may be brought to the Church Office or mailed to Baylee at 11 CR 569, Corinth.  She is registered at Amazon, Gingersnaps and Cottontail & Co.

DEACON NOMINATIONS
During the month of July we are accepting nominations for deacons to serve for the next three years.  In order to be eligible, men must be at least 21 years of age and must have been a member of Oakland at least one year as of September 1, 2025.  The ballot box and ballots are located at the Front Welcome Center.

SAVE THE DATE – TABLES OF TESTIMONY
Monday, September 15 • 6:00 PM

If you would like to host a table, please text or email Twila Bridges at 662.415.9455 or [email protected].

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DONATIONS FOR JULY
Leave the following items in the box at the Back Welcome Center: Filled pouch with Sharpened Pencils, Sharpener, Eraser, Small Scissors, Crayons, Colored Pencils, and/or place $10 (to cover shipping) in an envelope and leave in an offering box or the Church Office marked Operation Christmas Child.

BISCUITS & BIBLE
On Thursday morning, August 7, we will kick off our Fall Bible Study for men – BISCUITS & BIBLE.  We will begin that morning with a “Big Breakfast” at 7:45, then have a 15-20 minute Bible Study.  This fall our men will be studying through the book of Daniel.

HUNTERS EDUCATION
Saturday, August 2 • 8:00 AM • Oakland

Oakland will host a Hunters Education Course for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.  Those interested in attending can go to WDWFP.ORG for more information or to register.

People Count at OBC

LAST WEEK
Bible Study • 484
Worship • 841
Wednesday Night • 271

Deacons On Call

BILL HERSHEY • 423.342.7696
 
RANDY HOLT • 662.594.5248
 
JOSH LATCH • 662.603.1151
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
Chris Butler