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Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland, Florida September 2012 • Number 7

125th Anniversary Celebration The weekend of September 15-16 is going to be a very special time for us, as we celebrate our 125th anniversary. The dinner on Saturday will include a special program and will give us the opportunity to welcome former pastors, Woody Brown, Deck Guess, and Bob Palmer. The following day Woody and Deck will have time in the pulpit to share

their thoughts about our church and their time with us. Tickets are still available for the dinner. And we are still taking orders for the pictorial history book, as well as the Cat’s Meow shelf-sitter and Christmas ornament. We will also have available the latest chapter in our history - the last 25 years, written by Don Hickman.

Christian Illusionist Returning to Men’s Supper

The men of the church are pleased to announce that Christian Illusionist, Don Townsend (onfireforthelord.org), will return to our church for another presentation of his con-siderable talent. All the men of the church are invited to attend this event and bring their chil-dren or grandchildren. And for this event only, girls will be welcome, too! So, mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will

be held in the CLC due to the big crowd we expect. Also, please call the church office or use one of the attendance cards in worship to let us know you plan to attend.

The Christian Education committee is bringing back adult classes on Wednesdays! Two classes will be offered beginning

September 12. “Ways to Study the Bible” is a basic how-to class for

those who wish to engage in serious Bible study. This class will run for six weeks and will be taught by Pastor Bob. “Crown Ministries” is a Bible-based financial class that will run for 12 weeks and will be taught by George and Leslie Warden. All classes will begin at 6:30pm and last one hour, enabling choir members and parents of children in our choir program to participate. Please indicate your intent to attend on the back of your Sunday attendance card, or call the church office at 407-656-4452.

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Flowers for Sunday Worship (To provide sanctuary

flowers, please sign up in the lobby or contact the office.)

September 2 - Laurie Hallock 9 - Karl & Sally Smith 16 - Mary Black 23 - Cynthia Winter 30 - John & Shirley Wilkins October 7 - Israel & Tiffany Goggans 14 - Donald & Carolyn Karraker 21 - The Litteral Family 28 - Available

Returning to school after a long summer break full of activities and fun was something that was always a hard thing for me. I can remember part of me always being excited about going to my new classes, but a part of me also dreading going “back to the grind.” In life, there comes many a time when we have to do things that we may not be too excited about doing, or looking forward to. Proverbs 4:23 tells us to “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Based on this thought, it’s important that we keep a positive and

optimistic attitude towards all things that challenge us in life. God wakes us every morning to face a new day of challenges, and his promise to us is to be there with us every step of the way. We can turn the crap of life into the fruit of the spirit by showing the love of Christ to those who we en-counter every day, and by keeping a positive attitude, even when we are called to do the things that are less enjoyable than others. I hope to see as many of the youth as possible at our Fusion youth rally on Saturday September 1st here at OPC. It goes from 7:00pm-10:00pm and is a free event for all middle and high school students. Plan to be here. As we get set to start a new season in Unbreakable Youth, we can only be thrilled and excited about what God is going to bring to us and do through us throughout the rest of 2012, and going into 2013. Blessings, Joshua Hosseinzadeh Director of Youth Ministries

For those adults who are interested in becoming members of our

congregation, the pastor will be offering a four-week new member

class beginning Sunday, September 23.

Classes will be held in the pastor’s study during the Sunday school hour,

beginning at 9:45a.m.

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From the Pastor We had an amazing day at our church this past Sunday (August 19). It began with the presentation of the sign made by our Lego club and the accompanying video which showed how it was put together. It was so entertaining to see the club at work! The Lego club brings young people and their families into contact with our church on the basis on their interest in Legos. Special thanks to Mike and Laurie Hallock for their leadership. At noon we had a surprise baby shower for Josh and Becca Hosseinzadeh and their brand new son, Lyric. There was a nice turn out, as we showered our affection on our youth leader and his family.

Then at 3 pm Habitat for Humanity dedicated the newest house built in Oakland—this one for the Lori Dumas family. Our congregation provided significant funding for the materials from our recent capi-tal campaign, and I was given the honor of offering prayer at the event. Over 100 people gathered for this happy occasion, including representatives of the Bond Foundation, the town of Oakland, and congressman Daniel Webster. Our partnership with Habitat is one of the most significant life-bettering ministries that one can imagine.

Finally, at 7 p.m. we had our dedicatory concert for our new organ, with Jay Brooks giving an out-standing display of talent on our new instrument. He gave us a good demonstration of the depth and rich-ness of our new organ, which will be a blessing to us for years to come.

All in all, that was a pretty amazing day! It tells me that, as we celebrate our 125th anniversary as a congregation, God isn’t finished with us yet! OPC continues to be a powerful presence for Christ in our community, and we exhibit many of the marks of a great church, including compassion for others, open-ness to new ministries, offering the best worship possible with all the talent at our disposal.

It is my distinct honor and privilege to serve as your pastor, and days like that make me wonder how I got so lucky to be invited here!

To God be the glory!

Pastor Bob

Session Highlights: At its August meeting, the Session took the following action: Heard Don Wingate and Pastor Bob talk about their experience at

General Assembly. Talked about the GA’s request that all congregations study the

meaning of Christian marriage. Pastor Bob hopes to offer a class on this in the new year.

Called a congregational meeting for August 26 in order to elect new officers. Approved sign in and sign out procedures for VBS recommended by the CE Committee. Reviewed the minutes of the Preschool Board Heard the church treasurer give his report on our finances. Giving through the end of

July is running almost $30,000 behind the same time period last year. Approved two requests for use of the building. Had prayer for several people connected with our congregation.

Children’s Choir has Resumed! We sing, dance, play instruments, praise

God and lead in worship! WHO: All Children, members or not, from age

three (potty-trained) through 5th grade. WHEN: Every Wednesday evening, 5:30pm-7:45pm

WHERE: Oakland Presbyterian Church COST: Nothing for Oakland Presbyterian

Members; one time $10 registration fee for non-members (Maximum payment, $20 per family)

WHAT WILL WE DO: All children are invited to meet at 5:30 in the Christian Life Center for a delicious home cooked meal. The cost is $2.00 per child per meal. Our choir programs begin at 6:00pm. Children are divided into three age-appropriate choirs: Angels (ages 3 and 4) Carols (ages 5 through grade 1) Juniors (grades 2 through 5)

For more information,

contact Ms. Bonnie Litteral at [email protected] or 407-466-7554

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NEWS The preschool is off to an

amazing start this year! We have a wonder-ful new group of children! We would like to welcome Ms. Amy Pendergrass to our staff. Amy is our new VPK teacher. We have a lot of amazing things planned for this school year. Please keep the preschool and staff members in your prayers. Our main focus is to teach, love, and share the gospel of Christ with these children and their families. We are off and running! Blessings, Kim Hyatt Preschool Director

Congratulations to the winners of the LEGO Mosaic

contest! 8:45 - Taylor Teasley

Guess: 2,999 11:00 - Julie Dale

Guess: 3,048

There are 2,965 pieces in the mosaic, which you can see on display in Fellowship Hall!

Join us for a meeting and see what the fun’s all about!

Upcoming meetings: Sunday Sept. 2 &

Sunday Oct. 7 at 2:00pm

Pray and Play ~ A New Ministry! Who: Kindergarten age children and younger and their parents When: Third Tuesday of every month at 2:30pm; beginning September 18 Where: Chapin Station Park - Winter Garden What: Pray and Play is a playgroup with a purpose! This is a time for moms, dads, and their little ones to enjoy a time of connect-ing, discussion, and fun.

For more info, contact Tiffany Goggans

[email protected] / 407-656-4452

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September is an exciting month for Children's ministry at Oakland Presbyterian Church. We have lots going on!

September 9th is Rally Day! - There is a special "treat" for all the children who come to Discovery Kingdom Sunday School. - The 3rd graders will receive their Bible's in worship. - Rally Day is a perfect time to come back to Sunday School!

- This month we are not only starting a new rotation, but we are starting a new curriculum in Discovery Kingdom Sunday School. Our new curriculum is called Spark: Activate Faith!

- Our lessons this month will be on "The Battle of Jericho." In these lessons: Students will be able to identify “Joshua” as the leader of the people of Israel after Moses’ death, and the book of Joshua as the place to read about that story. Students will recognize the impossibility of conquering the walled city of Jeri-cho without God’s help. Students will learn the importance of listening for and obeying God’s plans. - Come to Discovery Kingdom Sunday School to explore God's story! Kid's Klub is back! - We are excited to bring back Kid's Klub for children in 3rd - 5th grade. Kid's Klub is a time of Food, Fun, and Fellowship! We will meet on the third Sunday of each month at noon beginning September 16th. At Kid's Klub we will start with pizza and the go to do something fun in the area. our first Kid's Klub activity will be a skating party at Let's Skate. Hope you will join us and bring friends!

For more information on any children's ministry activities, contact Tiffany Goggans - [email protected] or 407-656-4452

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A note on behalf of Chesta Hembrooke, founder of S.T.A.R.S.: "Thank you for your generosity in support of students in need. This was a difficult year for our organization as resources were very limited, but your contributions enabled us to meet our target goal for supplies." This year S.T.A.R.S. will provide school supplies to 15,000+ students who are on the free and reduced lunch program in the West Orange County area. Also as a result of your generosity through the baby bottle fundraising campaign, we were able to help Accept Pregnancy Center achieve one of of their goals by providing funds to install a much needed and appreciated window-unit air conditioner into their facility! The mission of Accept Pregnancy Center is to provide a supportive environment for women in crisis situations to be introduced to the love of Christ. Our next meal service at Matthew's Hope will be on Tuesday, September 18. We are in need of volunteers to prepare, transport and serve food as well as to eat and fellowship with the structurally challenged guests. Please consider this opportunity and contact Beth Kennedy at 407-690-7182 if you are able to share in this impactful ministry to the homeless. ...Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. Acts 10:4

How is God leading you to serve? For he will deliver the needy who cry out,

the afflicted who have no one to help. Psalm 72:12 Please prayerfully consider getting involved with these worthwhile ministries. Contact Beth Kennedy at [email protected] or 407-690-7182 to find out how you can share your

time, talents and resources to serve those in need.

Ladies Sewing Group All ladies are invited to join us

Monday, September 17th 9:30am-11:30pm

Monday, September 24th 10:00am - 2:00pm

We are currently working on quilts for Project Linus and STARS Preschool, making pillow-

cases for Matthew’s Hope from hotel bed sheets, and assembling dolls

and bears for children at local hospitals!

We can always use willing hands and giving hearts!

OPC Camera Club Resumes The Camera Club, led by Cecil Ramsey,

will resume it’s monthly meetings on Monday, September 17

At 7:00pm. Anyone interested in photography is

invited to join this group. They will continue to meet the

3rd Monday of each month.

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Office Closed

4 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:15pm Bells 6:30pm Boy Scouts

5 2:00pm YCM 5:20pm Creative Youth 5:30pm Children’s Supper/Choir 6:30pm -Youth Ignite

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Youth to Night of Joy

SS Rally Day 9 7:30am Praise Team rehearsal 8:45am Worship 9:45am Church School 10:30am Choir Practice 11:00am Worship 4:30pm Youth Xplosion

10 PW Bible Study 10:00am Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Cub Scouts

11 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:15pm Bells 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Preschool Board meets

12 2:00pm YCM 5:20pm Creative Youth 5:30pm Children’s Supper/Choir 6:30pm - Holy COW -Youth Ignite 7:30pm Adult Choir rehearsal

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125th Anniversary Celebration

Dinner 6:30pm

Anniversary 16 Worship 7:30am Praise Team rehearsal 8:45am Worship 9:45am Church School 10:30am Choir Practice 11:00am Worship 12:00pm Kids Klub 4:30pm Youth Xplosion

17 9:30am Ladies’ Sewing (FH)

6:30pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm Camera Club

18 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 2:30pm Play & Pray (Chapin Station) 5:15pm Bells 6:30pm Boy Scouts 6:30pm Men’s Dinner (CLC)

19 2:00pm YCM 5:20pm Creative Youth 5:30pm Children’s Supper/Choir 6:30pm - Holy COW -Youth Ignite 7:30pm Adult Choir rehearsal

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23 7:30am Praise Team rehearsal 8:45am Worship 9:45am Church School 9:45am New Member Class 10:30am Choir Practice 11:00am Worship 4:30pm Youth Xplosion

24 10:00am Ladies’ Sewing (FH) 6:30pm Cub Scouts Pack Mtg. 7:00pm Deacons meet

25 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:15pm Bells 6:30pm Boy Scouts

26 2:00pm YCM 5:20pm Creative Youth 5:30pm Children’s Supper/Choir 6:30pm - Holy COW -Youth Ignite 7:30pm Adult Choir rehearsal

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Youth FUSION

Event 7:00pm

Resuming this Month: ~PW Bible Study (9/10) ~Kids Klub (9/16) ~Adult Choir Rehearsal (9/12) ~Camera Club (9/17) ~Ladies’ Sewing (9/17 & 9/24) ~Men’s Dinner (9/18)

Join us on September 12th at 6:30 as we kick off our HOLY COW (Church on Wednesday) Program!

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The Oakleaf is the monthly newsletter of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 East Oakland Avenue, P.O. Box 38, Oakland, Florida 34760. Members and newcomers are invited to share Sunday Church School at 9:45 a.m. and Worship at 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. • Office phone 407-656-4452

Fax 407-656-8201. You’re always welcome at Oakland Presbyterian. For more information please visit our web site: www.oaklandpres.org.

OAKLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH P.O. BOX 38 OAKLAND, FL 34760 SUNDAY SERVICES Worship, 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Church School, 9:45 a.m.

CHURCH STAFF Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr. Pastor Tiffany Goggans, Director of Christian Education Julie Butler, Administrative Assistant Josh Hosseinzadeh, Youth Director Jennifer Hunt, Director of Music Diane Flagler, Organist Daphne Miller, Pianist Bonnie Litteral, Director of Children’s Choirs Kim Hyatt, Director of Preschool Julie Dale, Business Manager Derek Blakeslee, Church Treasurer Peggy Lantz, Director of Bell Choir E-Mail: [email protected] www.oaklandpres.org

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DID YOU KNOW?...... During World War II, the Oakland Presbyterian Church was very active with

the servicemen stationed locally. In the fall of 1943 a community song service was held for the soldiers at Kent Field on Johns Lake. Later this service was repeated with the soldiers at Killarney Camp.

At the May 1956 meeting of the Session, the Treasurer, Dan McKinnon, was authorized to accept and administer such gifts of fruit, produce or other properties as may be contributed to the church. A number of the congregation made their annual pledge in “boxes of fruit”.