Country Oaks Baptist Church

Tehachapi, California

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FOR THE WOMEN

 

Fall 2020:

Sermon on the Mount

Join us for this study by Jen Wilkin as we explore the Sermon on the Mount and how it shows us what the life of a Christ-follower should look like. The book is $10, available in the church office.

This year we’ll have 3 options of study:

1) Thursday mornings @ 9:30am: Childcare will be available for  ages 5 and under. Starts September 10.

2) Wednesday evenings @ 6pm: No childcare. Starts September 9.

3) One-on-one: For those who can’t go out at this time, we hope you will pick a friend to do the study with and discuss the questions at the end of each chapter together each week (on the phone, Zoom, or any other avenue you choose). We will try to help match those who are looking for a study partner.

If you have any questions, contact Pat See or call the church office at 661.822.1379.

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National Day of Prayer 2020

Thursday, May 7th

This year’s theme: Pray God’s Glory Across the Earth

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14

The National Day of Prayer may look a little different this year, but one thing we can do no matter where we are, is pray. So wherever you are on Thursday, May 7th, we encourage you to take some time and pray for our nation. Call a friend or video chat with a small group and pray together that God’s glory would shine out across the earth.

You can also tune in to the NDP National Broadcast on May 7th from 8 -10pm Eastern Time (5-7pm Pacific Time)

2020 NATIONAL PRAYER FOR AMERICA

Kathy Branzell
President, National Day of Prayer Task Force

Lord, we exist to give You glory. We exist

because of Your glory, and in Your glory, as

our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. We

give you thanks and praise for every breath

and moment You have given to us. We

repent of our sin; for the shameful things

we have done against You and for our

silence when we did not speak up to

proclaim Your Name, profess Your Word,

or protect and practice Your will.

We ask Your forgiveness.

We pray that the knowledge of the glory of

the Lord will spread across our nation and

the entire earth as we seek Your Kingdom

and righteousness; as we walk in

obedience to You, and in humble unity,

love one another. Jesus, the Bible says that

You are “the knowledge of the glory of the

Lord.” You have taught us to pray,

commanded us to love, and commissioned

us to share Your gospel of grace. Your

glory fills our hearts and families, it

overflows into our neighborhoods,

workplaces, campuses, churches, in our

entertainment and media. We give thanks

for our military and ask that Your glory

would spread to, and through them as they

preserve freedom around the world. We

pray for our government, that all of our

leaders and laws would be filled with Your

glory, that they would magnify Your Holy

Word and honor Your will and ways. We

pray that Your grace and glory would

spread to bring hope to the hopeless, and

love where there is hurt and hate. God, use

us as we pray your promise, that “the earth

will be filled with the knowledge of the

glory of the Lord as the waters

cover the sea.” In Jesus Name, Amen!

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Men’s Ministry

 

Men’s IronWorks

*Currently On Break*

Join us in the Chapel at 12:30pm for lunch, fellowship, and a message geared toward men of all ages. This is a great opportunity to connect with other guys in your church family. Come hungry, leave filled!

Spiritual Gifts Inventory

 

Spiritual Gifts Inventory Key

 

Men’s Bible Study

The Men’s Bible Study that met at Kelcy’s at 8:45am on Thursday mornings will now be meeting at the Mason home. Please call the church at 661.822.1379 for more details.

Dr. Andy Walker’s Studies 2019

Andy’s Men’s Studies – Tuesday mornings for men at 6am, Wednesday evenings for men at 6pm, and Sunday evenings for Men & Women. Current Topic for Men’s Bible Studies is The New Testament – continuing on in Mark and Luke. Please check with the church office for meeting dates.

 

 

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Adult Bible Fellowships

Adult Bible Fellowships on Sunday Mornings

9:10am – 10:15am

Crossroads: College/Career ABF in Room 201
Facilitated by Michael Tucker and Michael Anderline.

Adult ABF in room 302
Interactive Bible study facilitated by Will Greer, Craig Bauer, and others. Food and fellowship.

Senior adult ABF in room 301
Traditional adult Sunday School facilitated by Mike Bourcier. Food and Fellowship.

(Children’s Sunday School & Junior High & High School classes also meet at 9:00am)

Join Us!

Our ABFs help the body of Christ at COBC intentionally develop more meaningful relationships with Christ and with each other as we study the Word together. Change doesn’t happen in rows, change happens in circles. Our goal is to see every member of the COBC family plugged in and growing with a small group, whether it’s an ABF, Growth Group, or a Bible study. Let us know how we can help you get involved in the COBC community. Call the Church Office at 822-1379 and ask for Craig.

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National Day of Prayer 2019 – Tehachapi

Thursday, May 2nd

This year’s theme: Love One Another

“Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” John 13:34

Kiwani’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45am-8:30am – St. Malachy’s Catholic Church at 407 West E. Street. Speaker: Mayor Susan Wiggins; Music: Men of Faith Quartet.

Prayer Rally 12pm-1pm – City Hall at 115 South Robinson Street. After opening ceremonies and a short message by Brian Drucker, local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country. Singing led by pianist Toby Waldowski.

All-City Church Service 7pm-8:30pm – Church of the Apostolic Faith at 423 S. Curry Street. Pastor Mark Staller will speak and local pastors will lead us in prayer for the nation as well as for our community.

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Christmas Choir

We are getting ready for the Christmas season! Singers age 11 and up are invited to join the Christmas Choir. It’s not necessary to read music, but singers must have a musical ear to learn singing parts. Contact Kathy Kelly at kathy@countryoaks.org if you have any questions.

Rehearsals are Sundays at 2pm in the worship center starting October 14th.

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Music Ministry

The purpose of the worship ministry at COBC is not just about music and what takes place within the musical aspect of worship. It’s about living a life of worship 24/7 – at our jobs, in our relationship world, in our financial world, in the way we spend our time, AND in the communion of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Therefore, I urge you brothers (and sisters), in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of you mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will
–Romans 12:1-2

If you are skilled in playing an instrument or singing, and you would like to help lead in worship from stage, there’s a place for you. We practice on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. Please join us. To learn more, you can call Thomas at the church office or email him at thomas@countryoaks.org.

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Moms in Prayer Groups

Ladies, Join Us in Prayer at Country Oaks Church!

During the school year we gather together to pray for students and staff throughout Tehachapi. If you’d like to join a group, please contact the leader or call the church office at 661.822.1379 to verify whether the group is currently meeting.

Moms in Prayer for Golden Hills School – Wednesday mornings // 9am // Discipleship Place. Praying for Golden Hills School students & staff. Led by Diane Howard, please contact her at 972.5756 for more info.

Moms in Prayer for College/Career/Young Adult – Thursday mornings // 10am // Discipleship Place. Praying for College/Career age “kids”. Led by Sally Davis.

Women’s Prayer Group for COBC – Thursday mornings // 9am // Discipleship Place. Praying for Country Oaks Baptist Church. 

 

Moms In Prayer in Tehachapi – 2019

MIP Prayer

Tehachapi Moms in Prayer Groups

Experience the joy of replacing anxiety with peace and hope when you join with other moms in praying for your kids.

Golden Hills Elementary School

Leader: Diane Howard  (661) 972-5756 – Wednesday at 9am in the Discipleship Place at Country Oaks Baptist Church. Begins 8/22/18

Tompkins Elementary School

Leader: Jamie Cookson (714) 928-3427 – Thursdays at 9:10am – 1308 Scarlet Oak Drive. Begins 9/13/18

Heritage Oak School

Leader: Amy Bruhl (661) 972-1060 – Fridays at 8:30am in the Discipleship Place at Country Oaks Baptist Church

Jacobsen Middle School

Leader JMS: Rebecca Boesler – (661)972-5663 – Contact Person (661)619-4994 – Every other Thursday at 9:30am – Meets @ Bear Valley Church – 26180 Plateau Way. Begins 8/23/18

Tehachapi High School

Leader: Michelle Desmond (661) 972-3372 – Meets: Tuesdays @ 10am – Prayer Room – Meets @ Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard – 502 E. Pinon. Begins 8/21/18

College/Career/Adult Children

Leader: Sally Davis (661) 428-4808 – Thursday at 10am in the Discipleship Place – Meets @ Country Oaks Baptist Church. Begins 8/22/18

 

 

Group Leaders Needed for the Following Schools:

  • Valley Oaks Charter School
  • Cummings Valley School
  • Mojave River
  • Homeschool

One hour, once a week, we pray for our children and their schools. If you want to know more about joining a prayer group, please contact the facilitator of that group. For more information about Moms in Prayer – Tehachapi – Please call: Bonnie Sehorn, Area Contact Person @ 661.972.3918 Or see the national Moms in Prayer website at www.momsinprayer.org. We have a Facebook page at: Tehachapi Praying Moms – MIP 

 

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Join Now!

Check out the link to see our growth groups that are currently meeting around Tehachapi. Feel free to try out different groups to find the one that’s the right fit for you!

Growth Groups

Bible Studies & Other Groups at COBC

Please call the church office at 822-1379 to verify whether the groups listed below are currently meeting or on hiatus.

Sundays

  • Dr. Walker’s Class – 5:00pm in Room 401 at the church.

Tuesdays

  • Men’s Morning Bible Study with Dr. Andy Walker – 6:00am in Room 402.
  • Men’s Ministry Meeting (monthly) – the Men’s Ministry Meeting Team invites all men to join them the first Tuesday of the month (except in January and July.) For info contact Matt Sheridan at 289-2089.
  • DivorceCare – 6:30pm in Room 402 – A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Please call the church office for schedule. Held in Room 402. Two sessions a year.
  • Grief Share – 6:00pm in the Prayer Room – A special support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Two sessions a year. Please call the church office for the schedule.

Wednesdays

  • Moms in Prayer – for Golden Hills School – 9am  Contact person Diane Howard. Meets during the school year.
  • Biblical Parenting Class – offered a couple of times a year. Call the church office for information.
  • Men’s Evening Bible Study with Dr. Andy Walker – 6:00pm in Room 402 @ the church. 
  • Junior High School Bible Study – meets at the church the same time as AWANA Trek on Wednesdays at 6:00pm (fall, winter, and spring). Summer study meets at 10am.

Thursdays

  • Women’s Prayer – for Country Oaks Baptist Church @ 9am in the Discipleship Room.
  • Moms in Prayer – for College/Career age “kids” – 8am  Contact person Sally Davis. Meets during the school year.
  • High School Bible Study – meets at 6:30pm at the church. For more info call Zach Douglas at (916) 778-9006.
  • Growth Group – 7:00pm at the home of Kat and Connor Wilson. Call Dennis & Debbie Shyrock at (661) 557-1139 for more info.

Fridays

https://countryoaks.org/small-groups/

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Financial Peace University

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University begins Wednesday, June 6.

Come find out all about it at the Q&A on May 20th at 12:30pm. $129 to participate. Meeting in the Grove.

Dave Ramsey created Financial Peace University nearly 25 years ago after learning how to pay off debt, save and spend wisely, and build wealth. Today, millions have used the same principles to transform their lives.

This 10 week series will lead you through a step-by-step program that will provide the coaching and tools to help you master budgeting, save and spend wisely, pay off debt, and much more.

Learn From Life-Changing Lessons – Watch entertaining videos, get your questions answered with financial coaching assistance, and stay on track with digital tools.

Budget, save, and pay off debt.

Get on the same page with your spouse.

Identify which types of insurance you need.

Plan and save for major expenses.

Invest for your future, give generously, and more.

For more information contact Rhonda Greer at 661-972-6142. 

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National Day of Prayer 2018 – Tehachapi

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3, 2018.

This year’s theme is: “Unity”

Taken from Ephesians 4:3 which says, “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 32nd Annual Prayer Breakfast –  6:45am – 8:30 McMullan Hall at St. Malachy’s – 407 West E Street – Tickets $10 All are welcome! Daryl Ragsdale, founder of Together Men’s Bible Study which includes men from over 10 different churches, will be the speaker. There will be great music and prayers for the nation will be offered.
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall 115 S. Robinson St. After opening ceremonies and singing, Henry Schaeffer, Jr., Executive Director of the Together Men’s Bible Study and former pastor of Roots Fellowship, will bring a short message. Local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country on seven different topics. 
  • 7:00pm – 8:30pm -All-City Church Service – All-City Church Service will be at Mountain Bible Church – 630 Maple Street. Richard and Laura Sanchez will lead the singing, accompanied by flute and saxophone. Pastor Marvin Slifer, our community’s longest serving pastor, will bring the message. United prayer will be led by local church leaders on seven different topics.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Since its inception, this day has continually united Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer. Anne Graham Lotz serves as the Chairman the National Day of Prayer Task Force. 

 

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Dress A Girl Around the World at COBC

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The Dress a Girl Around the World Ministry is a group of ladies from COBC and the community, that meet once a month and sew dresses for God’s precious girls that live in poverty around the world. We believe each girl should have a new dress that gives them dignity, respect, hope and shows they are loved by God. We also have a wonderful time of fellowship and fun.

Dress a Dude ministry (based in Santa Cruz, CA) was started because we wanted the BOYS in developing countries to feel the love of Jesus, and to know they are valued and important as well as the girls who receive a dress. We make shorts in all different sizes for the boys. If you don’t sew but would like to help, we need tee shirts so the boys will receive a complete outfit.

We will teach anyone how to sew a dress. We have sewn over 900 dresses that have been taken to 24 countries around the world, by people going on short term mission trips. Our goals are to always glorify God. Join us as we continue to sew hundreds of beautiful dresses and encourage other ladies to join us in serving others.

We meet the second Thursday of the month at Country Oaks Baptist Church at 4-8pm, share a potluck dinner and sew. For more information contact Margo Amero at 661-619-1493.

 

 

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Study God’s Word with Dr. K Andrew Walker

After serving COBC as Senior Pastor for 25 years, Andy has retired from full-time ministry, but he still loves God’s word and enjoys using his training from Westminster Theological Seminary to help others know Christ better through God’s word.

Join him:

  • Tuesday mornings for men at 6am
  • Wednesday evenings for men at 6pm
  • Sunday evenings for both men and women at 5pm

Andy’s studies meet in room 402.

Please check with the church office for meeting dates or contact amyb@countryoaks.org  to be put on the class email list.  

Some of Andy Walker’s Theology Class messages are available. Click here to go straight to the recordings of his talks.

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Prayer at Country Oaks

Prayer Team on Sunday Mornings

If you have a Prayer Request, please fill in the back of your Welcome Home/Connection Card on Sunday mornings and turn it in to the offering plate. The Prayer Team prays over the prayer requests during the second Worship Service. If your request is not marked “confidential,” it will be forwarded to the Prayer Chain on Monday. Confidential Requests will be forwarded to the pastors only. Need prayer during the week? Please email your request to: prayerchain@countryoaks.org.

Prayer Chain

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”   (Philippians 4:6)

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”    (Ephesians 6:18)

Need Prayer?  Please email prayerchain@countryoaks.org !

Prayer

The mission of the Country Oaks Baptist Church Prayer Chain Ministry is to lift up the urgent prayer needs of our members/regular attendees and their families and friends before our all powerful and sovereign God.

The Word of God exhorts the body of believers to be prayer intercessors for one another.  The prayer chain is based on the strong belief in the power of prayer and the profound impact that it can have on lives.

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.

Prayer support can be requested by emailing the prayer chain coordinator at any time.  If you put a request on the prayer chain, it is your responsibility to update the prayer chain coordinator on that request. 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, please contact Caroline Robison at prayerchain@countryoaks.org

“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).

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National Day of Prayer 2017 – Tehachapi

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 4, 2017.

This year’s theme is:” For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear Us…Forgive Us…Heal Us!”

Taken from Daniel 9:19 which says, “O Lord, Listen! O Lord, Forgive! O Lord, Hear and Act! For Your Sake, O My God…”

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 31st Annual Prayer Breakfast –  6:45am – McMullan Hall at St. Malachy’s – 407 West E Street – Tickets $10 – available at: the Salvation Army, The Loop Newspaper, or from any Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi Member. All are welcome! Message from longtime THS football coach, Steve Denman. Music by Tehachapi Nazarene Pastor Robert Brooks. Prayers for the nation will be offered.
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall 115 S. Robinson St. – After opening ceremonies and a short message by Pastor John Barnes (Stallion Springs Community Church), local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country on seven different topics. Worship led by singer and musician Lori Marvin.
  • 7:00 – 8:30pm -Community Church Service – All-City Church Service will be at Calvary Chapel – 15719 Highline. Message by Pastor Jason Wilson, who wall well-loved for years as the Youth Pastor at Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene. He is currently pastoring in Merced, CA. Concert pianist and music minister Toby Waldowski of Calvary Chapel will lead the music. Message will be followed by united prayer led by local church leaders on seven different topics.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Since its inception, this day has continually united Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer. Anne Graham Lotz serves as the Chairman the National Day of Prayer Task Force.