AWANA
September 1, 2010 by Angi
Filed under AWANA, COBC Events
AWANA CLUB starts on Wednesday, September 8 @ 6:00 pm. AWANA Club for Junior High and High School, Trek and Journey Clubs, begin on Sunday, September 12. Come to the special kickoff barbeque to be held at Cub Lake at 3:00 pm. The finishing touches are being made to the AWANA calendar for 2010/2011. Registration Forms are available in the Church Office or by clicking here. For more more information on AWANA, check out the AWANA information form.
Join the AWANA Club! Club meetings for preschool through 6th grade are on Wednesdays. Trek for Junior Highers (7th-8th) will now be on Sundays at the same time as Journey 24/7 for high schoolers - 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
What is AWANA?
Approved Worskmen Are Not Ashamed … AWANA!
Awana at Country Oaks is a weekly, Bible-centered ministry geared towards youth from preschool – high school. Awana’s goal is to reach out to children, teenagers, and their families, with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. (Learn about the prayer, vision, mission and values of Awana at www.awana.org.)
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” ~ 2 Timothy 2:15
When We Meet
Awana Clubs (Preschool - 5th grade)
Wednesday nights, at Country Oaks Baptist Church
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
September through May
Awana Trek (Middle School 6th-8th) and Journey 24/7 (High School 9th-12th)
Sunday afternoons, in the Country Oaks Chapel
3:00 pm – 5:00pm
September through May
For more information on our different clubs, please click on a link below
Sparks (Kindergarten-2nd grade)
Though club night is very exciting for the kids, and often the highlight of their week, we recognize that most of the spiritual instruction is going to happen as parents help their kids memorize the verses at home and explain the meaning of each verse. Our “AWANA at Home” program helps parents learn how to bring the three key elements of AWANA into your home: Scripture memory, Bible teaching, and game time.
Women’s Ministry Kickoff/One Day Retreat
August 20, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events, Women's
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”
Church Picnic Update!
August 15, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Mark your Calendars! The Annual Church Picnic will be held Sunday, September 19 at 1 pm at Cub Lake in Bear Valley Springs. Don’t miss this great time of fellowship! Come enjoy great food, family games, and your church family. Main dish, green salad, potato salad, macaroni salad and rolls will be provided. You can bring drinks and dessert if you wish.
Enjoy a slide show of last year’s picnic below…
Celebration Sunday
August 14, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Coming Sunday, August 29, 2010 – Baptisms, Baby Dedications – Please fill in the baptism class form found in your Sunday bulletin if you wish to be baptized or contact the church office. If you have a baby you want to have dedicated, please contact the church office for an appointment to speak to the pastor.
LifeLine Healthscreens in Tehachapi
July 9, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Life Line Screening is coming to Country Oaks Baptist Church on July 27, 2010. Call 1-800-324-1851 to make your appointment or go to www.LifeLineScreening.com. Four tests start at only $139.
At Life Line Screening, our mission is to make people aware of unrecognized health problems and encourage them to seek follow-up care with their personal physician. We are the leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings in the United States. We use advanced ultrasound equipment, the same as the equipment found in hospitals, and our screenings are performed by highly trained healthcare professionals. Results are reviewed by board-certified physicians to ensure the highest standards.
Since our inception in 1993, we have screened over 6 million people, and currently screen over 1 million people each year at over 20,000 screening events nationwide. Through this experience, we often identify serious health issues and have helped save thousands of lives. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality preventive screenings at affordable rates.
Brian Griffing Concert
May 24, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Free Concert on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at 7 PM @ Country Oaks Baptist Church – 20915 Schout Road – Tehachapi – Featuring Wes Marvin – Presented by www.briangriffing.com /Redshift Recordings
National Day of Prayer in Tehachapi, California
May 2, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
The 2010 observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May, 6, 2010. The theme chosen for this Tehachapi’s celebration this year is: Prayer! For such a time as this.
Schedule of Events in Tehachapi
Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi
Where: St. Malachy’s Church – 407 West E Street, Tehachapi, California
When: 7:00 am
Cost: $8 per person
Noon Prayer Rally (12:00 – 1:30 pm)
Where: Steps of City Hall – 115 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, California
Evening Rally
Guest Speaker – Our own Senior Pastor, Andy Walker
When: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: First Baptist Church – 1049 South Curry Street, Tehachapi, California
Pray for the nation. We need a revival of prayer. We place a high priority on prayer because the battle in which we are engaged is spiritual in nature. This is why the committee for the National Day of Prayer in Tehachapi encourages you to participate in the National Day of Prayer events in Tehachapi. It is imperative that God’s people come together to pray for our nation. The critical challenges facing America, call for Christians to come together in perservering intercession, not only on the National Day of Prayer, but throughout the year.
Parent’s Date Night
April 20, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Country Oaks Baptist Church youth and parents would love to care for your little ones ages 6 months to 11 years old as you take a well-deserved night off!
- WHEN: Friday, April 30th from 5-10 pm
- WHERE: Country Oaks Baptist Church (20915 Schout Rd.)
- COST: $25 First Child – $15 each additional child (Includes: dinner, crafts, games, popcorn and a movie.)
TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD CALL: Kele Main 823-1451 or Laura Crosby 333-7575 (Please specify child’s age and any .food allergies) All funds raised will help pay camp fees for youth attending Hume Lake Christian Camps this summer.
Power Praise, Prayer and Testimony Night
April 4, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Come join with your church family and worship the Lord in song and prayer.
Baked Potato Lunch
February 15, 2010 by Angi
Filed under COBC Events
Don’t go out to lunch next Sunday! Stay after second service. The Baked Potato Fundraiser was so popular we’ll be having another one on Sunday, March 21. Suggested donation is still just $5 per meal. Funds go to raise money for all the camp counselors and kids who will be going to camp at Hume Lake this summer.
To sign your kids (ages 8-18) up for Hume Lake Summer Camp – June 27 through July 3, 2010. $100 deposit for each child. Limited spots available. Contact Kele Main at 823-1451 for more information.