Baptizing Opal at Oakwood UMC
Welcome Opal as she is reborn in Christ and now baptized. Pastor Rob, a trough of water, and a new child of the Lord. Baptism is a sacred right and entry into Christ's kingdom.
Welcome Opal as she is reborn in Christ and now baptized. Pastor Rob, a trough of water, and a new child of the Lord. Baptism is a sacred right and entry into Christ's kingdom.
This Sunday, we had an old-fashioned horse trough-style baptism right after our family service. Another child happy to be reborn in Christ. Why is baptism important? Read below for an article borrowed from UMC.org. A United Methodist Understanding of Baptism Who tells you who you [...]
Update: We have an update about our blessing box (on the East end of the church). One of the many people who have benefited from our blessing box has left us a heart-felt note inside: “Thank you so much for your love. This helped me [...]
As we near the time of Giving Thanks, I want to share with you some thoughts. I recently heard a story about a Sunday School teacher who asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she [...]
Which Bible app do you use on your phone or tablet? In today's technological world, there is an app for practically everything. A few years ago, we could say, "there's an app for that". Today, we have to say, "there are Several apps for that". [...]
Update: with greater demand, we are now SOLD OUT! as of 12-10-2017. The choir is selling poinsettias again this year. The cost is $15.00. Watch for the order forms coming soon. Better hurry before they are all gone!
(author Len Granger) Praise The Lord Over the many years as a Christian, I have heard people say they pray and pray and the Lord never seems to answer. Maybe they are praying for the wrong things, as the Lord says He will supply our [...]
(Author: Max Aplin) A little over 400 years ago, an English version of the Bible was published that has come to be known as the King James Version or Authorized Version. At the time, it represented a big step forward as far as English translations [...]