Senior Saints Fellowship

The next Senior Saints fellowship will be on Friday, September 10 at 6:00 pm in The Grove. (Women’s Ministry will be setting up for their Kickoff in the Chapel.)  It’s Spuds Night so bring your favorite topping and dessert.  We’ll do some planning of our Senior Saints schedule for next year and play some table games.

Upcoming Events:

September 10 – Spuds Potluck, Planning Meeting

October 8 – Pot Pie Potluck, Game Night, pre-Thanksgiving basket planning

November 12 – Casserole Potluck, Movie Night, Give-out Thanksgiving basket

December - Grace Community Trip and Gift Exchange.  Date TBD

The purpose of the Senior Saints Ministry is to provide an opportunity for all senior saints to come together to develop relationships through a God-glorifying guided fellowship.  We provide the opportunity through monthly gatherings where planned group activities are scheduled.  These activities consist of game nights, movie nights, visits to points of interest, scripture moments, and outreach activities.  When we meet locally, we always include potluck meals to share our favorite dishes.

The Senior Saints Ministry is a committee-run ministry that consists of very special individuals that have voluteered extra time to develop and organize annual fellowship activities.  The committee coordinates all functions of the minsitry and schedules and prepares monthly activity events for our gatherings.

Committee Members

• Activity Coordinators – Ruthie Bailey, Warner Brooks
• Activity Preparation – Clem & Lynn Lee, Loyanne Brooks
• Outreach Initiator – Kathy Steffen
• Administrator – Ruth Taraldsen
• Publication Designer – Richard & Eriko Page
• Procurement Coordinator – Herminia Hernandez, Loyanne Brooks

I hope to see you at our monthly Senior Saints meetings.  Join us as we continue to be doers of God’s will through friendships and relationships.  If you have any questions, please give me a call. 

Alfonso Hernandez,
Senior Saints Ministry Leader
661.972.5572

Photos from Senior Saints Events

Women’s Ministry Kickoff/One Day Retreat

 

September 11, 2010. That’s the date of the Wonder Full World One Day Retreat and Kickoff – Where Women Explore God’s Love and Wonder on seven continents and experience new friendships, in-depth Bible study, and unforgettable worship.  (See below for more information.)

Women’s Bible Studies Begin – Wednesday, September 15 at 6:00 pm and Friday, September 17 at 9:30 am.  Beth Moore’s “Esther – It’s Tough Being a Woman.” Books are $18. Sign up in the church office. Women’s Prayer Group begins on Thursday, September 16 @ 8:00 am in the Conference Room.

 Wonder Full World Kickoff – Go on an around-the-world adventure on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm without ever leaving the church!  We’ll have great music & food, Bible study, games, crafts, and even shopping (with a purpose! We hope to bring back the Beauty for Ashes jewelry so we can support that ministry) . And we’ll be bringing back the favorite part of last year’s kickoff: a whole hour of quiet prayer time with just you and God.   Lunch will be served. Cost:  $30 (Scholarships available) -  No childcare is available. 

During Wonder Full World, women will “travel” to each of the seven continents where they’ll explore the wonders of a woman’s heart such as “I wonder if I matter to God,” or “I wonder where God is when life is hard.” Most sessions include worship and Bible study, and all sessions also allow time for laughter with new friends or personal time with God.

Through the sessions of study and reflection, women will discover the depth of God’s love, strength, and compassion. The theme verse for the retreat is John 3:16-but this is just the starting point for all the Scriptures that guide women to understanding more of God’s heart for them.

Session 1: Australia
Women explore Mark 5 and meet the woman who had suffered with bleeding and reached out to Jesus for healing as they consider their own need for connections and care.

Session 2: Europe
We’ll talk about royalty and being a child of the King with a focus on our King of Kings:  Jesus Christ.

Session 3: Asia
Women discover just how immense God’s love for them is through a time of Bible study and discussion.

Session 4: Antarctica
As they move through prayer stations, women take time alone with God to reflect and pray, focusing on God’s presence with us in difficult times.

Session 5: South America
Women return to the Scriptures and again consider the miracle Jesus performed in the life of the woman with the bleeding, and realize what it means to fully rely on God.

Session 6: Africa
Here’s the opportunity to put love in action right away! Through a simple service project women complete together, they see how easy it is for even one woman to make a difference.

 We need travel posters, your travel pictures (in digital form), cooks to prepare some dishes from around the world, and table decorators.  If you would like to help, please email angi@countryoaks.org.

Please check out the Country Oaks Women’s Ministry Website at www.cobcwm.wordpress.com for more information on COBC’s Women’s Ministry events and studies and the latest pictures from some of our events. 

OUR PURPOSE – The purpose of the Women’s Ministry is to equip and encourage the women of Country Oaks Baptist Church to:

• Follow Jesus fully by living out the greatest commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no commandment greater than these.
• Glorify God and enjoy Him forever. – (“The purpose of our life is to reveal to others how wonderful He is and to glorify and enjoy Him eternally.” – Elyse Fitzpatrick )

OUR GOAL – The goal of the Women’s Ministry Team is to encourage the women of Country Oaks Baptist Church to:

• Worship – Together we will seek to worship God through song, study, prayer and fellowship.  
• Grow – We will provide opportunities to study God’s Word and fellowship together on a regular basis (i.e. weekly Bible studies), to coordinate special events and outside activities for further spiritual growth (i.e. yearly retreats, mentoring program.)
• Serve – We will provide opportunities for women to develop their spiritual gifts by serving in women’s ministry and encourage women to exercise their spiritual gifts on behalf of their church and community.  
• Invite – We will encourage women to reach out to the ladies of our church and our community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Our theme for 2010 is:  “Praying with Purpose”

Men’s Ministry

 The next Men’s Ministry event will be Saturday, September 18.  Come to the church at 8:00 am for an IronWorks Fellowship Breakfast followed by a work day.

Men’s Ministry

For a copy of Pastor Brent’s talk notes and answers, please click here.

The purpose of Men’s Ministry is to provide a positive Christian environment geared for men, using biblical training & association to equip men for their inputs, thinking, actions, and habits. With the ultimate goal and results of becoming leaders of the home, church, & community with a Godly, Christ like character to impact generations to come.   To learn more about the Men’s Ministry at COBC, check out http://ironworkscobc.com.

New Adult Bible Fellowship

Foundations of Faith

Jerry Montgomery will be offering another session of “Foundations of Faith” – Christian Living 101. The 13 week long class will start on Sunday, September 5 at 9:00 am in Room 202.

Kay Arthur’s Precept Training Workshop in Tehachapi

What an opportunity! Kay Arthur’s Precept Training will come to Tehachapi, CA, this fall.

When: October 8-9, 2010
Where: First Baptist Church – 1049 S. Curry St. – Tehachapi, CA 93561
Contact for more information: Wendy Clare
Phone: 661.823.8557
E-mail: wclare@juno.com

Register by Monday, September 13, 2010 to receive a 25% discount. Use the following coupon code TEHACHAPI when you checkout. You can register online at Precepts.  The following is a list of your workshop choices.

AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS
How to Study Old Testament History & Prophecy – (1 Day) – Friday, 10/8/2010
Word Studies – (1 Day) – Friday, 10/8/2010
Basics of Precept Upon Precept – (1 Day) – Saturday, 10/9/2010
How to Study New Testament Letters – (1 Day) – Saturday, 10/9/2010
Precept Leader Training – (1 Day) – Saturday, 10/9/2010

Discovering God’s truths for yourself is a life-changing experience. If you long to know God and yearn for a deep and abiding relationship with Him, attend a Precept Ministries International Training Workshop and learn how to interact with God’s Word personally, absorb its meaning and let God engrave His truth on your heart, mind and life through using the age old method of Inductive Bible Study – Learn to see truth for yourself, discern what it means, and apply that truth to your life.

Technical Ministries

It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.  (NIV)    Ephesians 4:11-12  

SOUND

Join our ministry and shape the way we listen.  Make a joyful noise to the Lord.  Whether you are an experienced veteran or just interested in learning, you are wanted.  God made us to serve; Come and make sound happen!

LIGHTING 

Accent our church with light.  Create smooth lighting transitions as we worship and bring life to dramatic plays and programs.  Experienced or not you will bless our church.

MEDIA PRESENTATION

Inform our church of all the things God is doing in our body.  Create PowerPoint slides that are creative and informative.  Lead us in worship by displaying the words we sing.  Present our Pastors notes during the sermon.  Think this sounds difficult?  We do it everyday on our home computers. Come and serve your Lord!

GRAPHICS DESIGN

Create worship backgrounds and graphics that rock our church. Let God tap that creative talent. 

VIDEO PRESENTATION

Do you have an eye for the perfect shot? Do you follow your family around with a video camera?  Join our ministry to film and edit memorable moments of our church. Create church commercials that inspire us all.

CONSULTING

Do you have a talent in any of things mentioned so far? Can you provide professional experience to create excellence in this ministry?  Then tell us how!  technicalministries@countryoaks.org 

Adult Bible Fellowships

Why should I get involved ?

Country Oaks has become a large church and it is too easy to get “lost in the crowd.” Getting involved in an Adult Bible Fellowship will give you the opportunity to know others and will give others a chance to get to know you! And, you’ll be studying God’s Word as you develop relationships with others.

 How do I choose the Sunday Morning Group that’s right for me?

It’s easy! Find the group where you feel you’ll best fit in for now. Currently our classes are based on age, but we are growing. We’ll be adding new groups that will be formed to meet the needs of Country Oaks’ people. 

When and Where Do the Sunday Morning Fellowship Groups meet ?

Currently we meet Sunday mornings during each worship service.  We gather out back, behind the main building in the 300 Buildings and in the chapel. There, we’ll enjoy an hour of God’s Word, fellowship, food and coffee together.

9:00 am – 10:15 am

30s and 40s (Room 302)  

50 and Beyond (Room 301)

Foundations of Faith (Room 202)

and All Children’s Sunday Schools &  Junior High &  High School Groups 

10:30 am -11:45 am

All Ages – All Stages ABF (Room 301)

 Seeds of Faith for kids

Please join us!

Prayer Chain

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” (Romans 12:12).

“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;” (Colossians 4:2).

On a cool Friday morning  a young man takes his friend to a Bakersfield hospital for surgery.  During her appointment, he decides to relax in his car just outside the hospital and call a classified ad.  To his surprise, he hears on the other end “Hello!  Do you have a prayer request?” 

He “accidently” called the Country Oaks Baptist Church Prayer Chain.  You, too, can call the Prayer Chain at 823-9907.  This phone number is a “Hot Line” dedicated solely to the Prayer Chain Ministry.  Once a prayer request enters the Prayer Chain, about thirty men and women are notified by either phone and/or email.  Each then immediately sends prayers to Our Heavenly Father. 

If you would like more information on the COBC Prayer Chain Ministry, would like to become a part of this ministry or would like to send a prayer request by email, please contact Caroline Robison at prayerchain@countryoaks.org

Small Groups at COBC

Country Oaks has become a large church and it is too easy to get “lost in the crowd.” Getting involved in a small group will give you the opportunity to know others and will give others a chance to get to know you! And, you’ll be studying God’s Word as you develop relationships with others.

Small Groups for Adults, Men, Women, Teens

Sundays

Sunday Evening Theology Class with Pastor Andy in The Grove at 5:00 pm.  (Selected Sundays) – Click here for Schedule.

Mondays

Adult Community Group – 6:00 PM at Jerry & Jennifer Hopkin’s home – 822-5203 – 20128 Mesa Drive (East Golden Hills) – Topic:  “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” (no childcare but children 4-12 are OK in the other room)

Hiner’s Bible Study – 7:00 PM at Dave & Sandy Hiner’s home – 823-1200 – 22840 Jerry Drive (Golden Hills) – facilitated by Mike Bourcier - Topic: Prayer

Cross Roads College/Career Age Group – meets at Pastor Brent’s home on Monday evenings starting at 7:00 PM.  We are currently going through a study on 1 and 2 Corinthians.

Tuesdays

Men’s Morning Bible Study (Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology) with Pastor Andy – 6:00 AM in Room 402 @ the church.

 Divorce Care – 6:30 PM in Room 401  and Divorce Care 4 Kids in Room 301 – Find help and healing for the hurt of separation or divorce.

 Grief Share – 6:30 PM in the Conference Room – A special support group for people grieving the loss of someone close.

Adult Community Group – 7:00 PM at Warren & Loyanne Brooks’ house - 19041 Pinehurst Place (Stallion Springs) facilitated by Russ & Wendy Dearing    822-7661 – Topic:  “The Psalms” 

Wednesdays

Men’s Morning Group – 9:00 AM at Hank Huebner’s home – 345-8858 – 16901 Bold Venture (Stallion Springs) facilitated by different Country Oaks Men – Topic – Proverbs  (There is a carpool available—leaving from the church parking lot—please call Hank for details).

Women’s Evening Bible Study – 6:00 PM Room 301 @ the church – Topic:  Beth Moore’s Daniel Study

Men’s Evening Bible Study (Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology) with Pastor Andy – 6:00 PM in Room 402 @ the church. 

Parenting Class – Growing Kids God’s Way 6:00-8:00 PM in Room 401. This 17 week course equips parents with Biblical principles that can be applied to raising children in the love and admonition of the Lord. It is also a prerequisite for your child to attend Heritage Oak School. Some of the topics to be covered are: How to Raise a Moral Child, A Father’s Mandate, Character Development, Principles of Obedience, Discipline with Encouragement, and Building a Healthy Family. There are two sessions a year offered.  Find out more by calling the Crosbys at 333-7575. Book fee is $25 per person.

 Adult Community Group – 6:30 PM at Mike and Carolyn Mason’s – 822-3352 — 1337 Scarlet Oak Drive (in town) – facilitated by Jim & Diane Howard – Topic – “Heaven”

 Thursdays

Adult Community Group – 7:00 PM at Ross & Tamara Amato’s – 822-0114 – (EGH – please call for street address) facilitated by Ross—Topic:  “Way of the Master”

Adult Community Group - 7:00 PM at John & Margo Hayes home (in town) Rich & Anna Smith are the facilitators – 823-7115 -  Topic – “The Treasure Principle – Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving” by Randy Alcorn. (starts March 18, 2010)

Bethany’s Bible Study – 7:00 PM at Glen & Dori Bethany’s home – 823-7575 – 21500 Sunnybrook (West Golden Hills) – facilitated by Jerry & Margaret Montgomery - Topic: 30 Life Principles by Charles Stanley

High School Bible Study – 6:00 PM at the church  - on hiatus until summer time

 Fridays

Women’s Morning Bible Study – 9:30 AM in the chapel – Topic:  Beth Moore’s Daniel Study (babysitting available).

 Senior Saints – meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 6:00 PM in the chapel 

Baby Shower for Brittany Greer

There shall be showers of blessing!  Come bless Brittany (Will and Rhonda Greer’s daughter-in-law) on Sunday, July 11 right after the second service in the chapel.  A light lunch will be served.  It’s a boy!  Brittany is registered at www.babiesrus.com.  Please RSVP to Rhonda at 972-6142.

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