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Please make plans to attend our VBS Planning meeting if you would like to participate in ANY WAY! 3/19-VBS Planning Meeting, 7pm 3/29-Kid's Choir Easter Presentation (during evening worship) 4/1-No Wednesday Night activities 4/2-Maundy Thursday Service 4/5-Easter...no children's activities 5/1-The Promise @ Glen Rose 6/21-6/24-Church Camp! ***VBS will be the 3rd week in July! We are still determining if we will run it Sunday through Thursday (12th-16th) or Monday through Friday (13th-17th) OCBC Children’s Ministry (Nursery-6th grade) and their families are invited to attend “The Promise” together on May 1st! · $20 per person, child or adult (We must purchase 15 tickets to qualify for this group rate.) · Admission is free for children under 3 as long as the child is in a parent’s lap. · OCBC Children’s Ministry will pay for ½ of admission price for each member child, 3 yrs through 6th grade. · You must pay for your ticket in the Oak Crest office by March 29th · Children in Kindergarten-6th grade may attend without a parent. Please make arrangements with Stephenie. · PLEASE DO NOT LET FINANCES HINDER YOU FROM ATTENDING. Talk with Stephenie about financial assistance. The Promise in Glen Rose The Promise is a one-of-a-kind musical production performed annually at the Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose, Texas. It combines a 150-person cast and crew, live animals, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights, sound and special effects, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion. · Pre show entertainment begins at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. · Seating at the Texas Amphitheatre is stadium style seating for optimal viewing of our stage! · Wide stairs with railings, and ramps for wheelchairs and scooters make for easy accessibility to all handicapped seating areas. · Spring evenings can be cool, please come prepared. · No video taping, flash photography, or cameras with lighted viewfinders are permitted. · No outside food or beverage are allowed. Concessions are available. · There are no cash refunds for cancelled performances. If your performance is cancelled due to weather, patrons must keep their original ticket stub from that evening’s performance to exchange at the box office for replacement tickets. If tickets are held at will call, you may call the box office at 254-897-3926 to reschedule your reservation. · There is a $5.00 per car parking fee at the Texas Amphitheatre. Thepromiseglenrose.com PowerPlus Preteen Camp 2015 @Pineywoods “BE WHAT U WANT 2 C” 1 Tim. 4:12 Session 1: June 21-24 (SUN-WED) Completed 3rd grade-Completed 6th grade Camp Cost: $205 per student/sponsor ($105 deposit) Early Registration Cost: $190 per student/sponsor ($90 deposit) Deposit due in Oak Crest office by April 27th. Early Registration ends May 22nd. Remainder of camp cost must be paid in full by June 3rd. http://www.pineywoodscamp.com/powerplus-preteen-camp/ KID’S CHOIR, Wednesdays @ 7pm 3/ 25 is our last rehearsal before our presentation on March 29th! On 3/29, please be in the sanctuary dressed in your Easter best no later than 5:00pm! CHILDREN IN ACTION/MISSION FRIENDS, Sunday’s @ 6 pm In March, children will discover how the Lord called the prophet Isaiah. They will learn how missionaries are answering God’s call to go and share His love in Toronto, Canada. Children will promote the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® and the Week of Prayer for missions. THIS WEEK: NO CIA DUE TO KIDS CHOIR EASTER PRESENTATION. MISSION FRIENDS WILL STILL MEET. SUNDAY SCHOOL Unit Title: Easter Key Passage: Romans 6:9 Session Title: The Triumphal Entry Bible Passage: Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19 Big Picture Question: How did people act when they saw Jesus? People welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem as their King. Christ Connection: During Jesus’ triumphal entry, the people welcomed Him as King. Jesus was the Messiah spoken about by the prophet Zechariah: “Look, your King is coming to you; He is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zechariah 9:9). This week’s Bible story focuses on The Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19). The Sunday before Easter is Palm Sunday—the day Jesus entered Jerusalem as the King of kings the week before Passover. Many of God’s people traveled to Jerusalem for Passover. Jesus and His disciples traveled to Jerusalem as well. Near Bethphage (BETH fayj) and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead into a village. Jesus told them, “You will find a young donkey tied there. No one has ever sat on it. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone says to you ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” Jesus was going to fulfill a prophecy by the prophet Zechariah that said, “Look, your King is coming to you, gentle, and mounted on a donkey.” (Zech. 9:9) Jesus made a spectacular entrance into the city. He rode a donkey, and people laid branches and their robes on the ground in front of Him. The people welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem believed He was the promised Messiah, but they expected Him to overthrow Roman oppression and set up an earthly throne. Jesus sent a different message. Jesus entered the temple and turned over the tables of the moneychangers and those selling doves. Read Isaiah 56:6-7. Jesus referred to Isaiah, declaring that His kingship would not just be over the Jews but over all people. While Jesus was in the temple, He healed the blind and the lame. Check out the words of Isaiah 35:4-6. Jesus’ actions declared, “I am not just your King; I am also your God.” Finally, the priests and the scribes heard the children worshiping Jesus as their King. “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. Jesus replied, quoting Psalm 8:2: “Have you never read: You have prepared praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants?” Jesus gladly received their praise because He was worthy of their praise. As we prepare for and celebrate Easter, help kids connect the dots between God’s promises of a Messiah and Jesus’ coming. Help them understand why Jesus came: to save the world from sin! Use the following activity with your children to revisit the Bible content for the week. This activity comes from the Family Journal Page: Conduct a parade through your home. Allow one child to march around while other family members wave their arms and show excitement as he marches by. Read Luke 19:28-44 and remind kids that people welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem as King! Talk about ways that others can see that Jesus is King in your life. In Christ, Stephenie
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What’s coming up? Mark your calendars! Please make plans to attend our VBS Planning meeting if you would like to participate in ANY WAY! 3/19-VBS Planning Meeting, 7pm 3/29-Kid's Choir Easter Presentation (during evening worship) 4/1-No Wednesday Night activities 4/2-Maundy Thursday Service 4/5-Easter...no children's activities 5/1-The Promise @ Glen Rose 6/21-6/24-Church Camp! ***VBS will be the 3rd week in July! We are still determining if we will run it Sunday through Thursday (12th-16th) or Monday through Friday (13th-17th) OCBC Children’s Ministry (Nursery-6th grade) and their families are invited to attend “The Promise” together on May 1st! · $20 per person, child or adult (We must purchase 15 tickets to qualify for this group rate.) · Admission is free for children under 3 as long as the child is in a parent’s lap. · OCBC Children’s Ministry will pay for ½ of admission price for each member child, 3 yrs through 6th grade. · You must pay for your ticket in the Oak Crest office by March 29th · Children in Kindergarten-6th grade may attend without a parent. Please make arrangements with Stephenie. · PLEASE DO NOT LET FINANCES HINDER YOU FROM ATTENDING. Talk with Stephenie about financial assistance. The Promise in Glen Rose The Promise is a one-of-a-kind musical production performed annually at the Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose, Texas. It combines a 150-person cast and crew, live animals, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights, sound and special effects, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion. · Pre show entertainment begins at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. · Seating at the Texas Amphitheatre is stadium style seating for optimal viewing of our stage! · Wide stairs with railings, and ramps for wheelchairs and scooters make for easy accessibility to all handicapped seating areas. · Spring evenings can be cool, please come prepared. · No video taping, flash photography, or cameras with lighted viewfinders are permitted. · No outside food or beverage are allowed. Concessions are available. · There are no cash refunds for cancelled performances. If your performance is cancelled due to weather, patrons must keep their original ticket stub from that evening’s performance to exchange at the box office for replacement tickets. If tickets are held at will call, you may call the box office at 254-897-3926 to reschedule your reservation. · There is a $5.00 per car parking fee at the Texas Amphitheatre. Thepromiseglenrose.com PowerPlus Preteen Camp 2015 @Pineywoods “BE WHAT U WANT 2 C” 1 Tim. 4:12 Session 1: June 21-24 (SUN-WED) Completed 3rd grade-Completed 6th grade Camp Cost: $205 per student/sponsor ($105 deposit) Early Registration Cost: $190 per student/sponsor ($90 deposit) Deposit due in Oak Crest office by April 27th. Early Registration ends May 22nd. Remainder of camp cost must be paid in full by June 3rd. http://www.pineywoodscamp.com/powerplus-preteen-camp/ KID’S CHOIR, Wednesdays @ 7pm Please be there tonight! We only have a few practices left before our presentation on March 29th! CHILDREN IN ACTION/MISSION FRIENDS, Sunday’s @ 6 pm In March, children will discover how the Lord called the prophet Isaiah. They will learn how missionaries are answering God’s call to go and share His love in Toronto, Canada. Children will promote the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® and the Week of Prayer for missions. THIS WEEK: We will be going door-to-door handing out info about Oak Crest just like the missionaries we are studying. Please send a bottle of water with your child. SUNDAY SCHOOL Unit Title: Toward Jerusalem Key Passage: Luke 18:31 Session Title: The Widow’s Gift Bible Passage: Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4 Big Picture Question: Why did the widow give all she had? The widow loved God more than money. Christ Connection: Jesus said that the widow had made a big sacrifice to help those in need. Jesus would soon make a big sacrifice Himself, but He was going give something much more important than money. He was going to give His own life to help those in need—all of us who need a Savior. This week’s Bible story comes from Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4, and it focuses on the widow’s gift. While Jesus was in Jerusalem in the days leading up to the Passover, He often taught in the temple complex. The scribes and Pharisees questioned Jesus in hopes of tricking Him into saying something that would provoke the Romans against Him (Luke 20:20) or would make Him seem like a blasphemer. But all their questions simply proved that Jesus, the Son of God, had a wisdom and authority that could only come from God. (Matthew 22:46; Mark 12:34) After warning the people against the scribes, Jesus sat down where He could watch people give their offerings. The treasury of the temple was located in the women’s court. Thirteen trumpet-shaped receptacles were set up to receive donations, purification offerings, and the half-shekel tax. Jesus watched as the wealthy put large sums of money in the offering boxes. Then a poor widow put in two small copper coins. Jesus summoned His disciples and remarked, “I assure you: This poor widow has put in more than all those giving to the temple treasury” (Mark 12:43). Undoubtedly the disciples were astonished. The widow had given the smallest amount of currency in Jesus’ time. Hadn’t Jesus noticed all the others giving more? The widow was desperately poor. Jesus mentioned that she had given everything she had to live on. The woman, who should have been a recipient of charity, instead gave to God, trusting Him to take care of her needs. The wealthy people, however, had given out of their surplus. They gave a lot of money, but it did not really “cost” them much. Jesus gave up everything He had in heaven to come to earth and save us from our sins. Jesus even gave up His own life, dying on the cross in our place. When Christians know and love Jesus, we can serve Him as the Lord of our lives. Out of love for Jesus, we offer everything we have. God takes care of His children and rewards those who seek Him. (Matt. 6:31-33; Mark 10:29-31; Heb. 11:6) Continue the conversation with the following activity, also found in the Family Journal Page: Ask each family member to go get the best gift she has been given recently. Guide each family member to show and tell about her gift, explaining why it is her favorite. Remind kids that everything we have is a gift from God. Read Mark 12:41-44. Discuss ways you can serve Jesus with what you have, no matter how much or little. In Christ, Stephenie What’s coming up? Mark your calendars!
No children’s activities tonight, preschool-6th grade. Nursery will still be provided. 3/19-VBS Planning Meeting 3/29-Kid's Choir Easter Presentation (during evening worship) 4/1-No Wednesday Night activities 4/2-Maundy Thursday Service 4/5-Easter...no children's activities 5/1-The Promise @ Glen Rose 6/21-6/24-Church Camp! ***VBS will be the 3rd week in July! We are still determining if we will run it Sunday through Thursday (12th-16th) or Monday through Friday (13th-17th) OCBC Children’s Ministry (Nursery-6th grade) and their families are invited to attend “The Promise” together on May 1st! · $20 per person, child or adult (We must purchase 15 tickets to qualify for this group rate.) · Admission is free for children under 3 as long as the child is in a parent’s lap. · OCBC Children’s Ministry will pay for ½ of admission price for each member child, 3 yrs through 6th grade. · You must pay for your ticket in the Oak Crest office by March 29th · Children in Kindergarten-6th grade may attend without a parent. Please make arrangements with Stephenie. · PLEASE DO NOT LET FINANCES HINDER YOU FROM ATTENDING. Talk with Stephenie about financial assistance. The Promise in Glen Rose The Promise is a one-of-a-kind musical production performed annually at the Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose, Texas. It combines a 150-person cast and crew, live animals, historically accurate costumes, and breath-taking lights, sound and special effects, all of which tell the story of the life of Jesus Christ in modern family-friendly fashion. · Pre show entertainment begins at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. · Seating at the Texas Amphitheatre is stadium style seating for optimal viewing of our stage! · Wide stairs with railings, and ramps for wheelchairs and scooters make for easy accessibility to all handicapped seating areas. · Spring evenings can be cool, please come prepared. · No video taping, flash photography, or cameras with lighted viewfinders are permitted. · No outside food or beverage are allowed. Concessions are available. · There are no cash refunds for cancelled performances. If your performance is cancelled due to weather, patrons must keep their original ticket stub from that evening’s performance to exchange at the box office for replacement tickets. If tickets are held at will call, you may call the box office at 254-897-3926 to reschedule your reservation. · There is a $5.00 per car parking fee at the Texas Amphitheatre. Thepromiseglenrose.com PowerPlus Preteen Camp 2015 @Pineywoods “BE WHAT U WANT 2 C” 1 Tim. 4:12 Session 1: June 21-24 (SUN-WED) Completed 3rd grade-Completed 6th grade Camp Cost: $205 per student/sponsor ($105 deposit) Early Registration Cost: $190 per student/sponsor ($90 deposit) Deposit due in Oak Crest office by April 27th. Early Registration ends May 22nd. Remainder of camp cost must be paid in full by June 3rd. http://www.pineywoodscamp.com/powerplus-preteen-camp/ What’s coming up? Mark your calendars!
3/7-Bowling @ 4:30pm-6:30pm ***Rescheduled from last Saturday due to inclement weather.*** Hilltop Lanes, Waxahachie $8 per person 3/29-Kid's Choir Easter Presentation (during evening worship) 4/1-No Wednesday Night activities 4/2-Maundy Thursday Service 3/5-Easter...no children's activities 3/19-VBS Planning Meeting-**NEW EVENT*** 5/1-The Promise @ Glen Rose 6/21-6/24-Church Camp! VBS will be the 3rd week in July! We are still determining if we will run it Sunday through Thursday (12th-16th) or Monday through Friday (13th-17th) PowerPlus Preteen Camp 2015 @Pineywoods “BE WHAT U WANT 2 C” 1 Tim. 4:12 Session 2: June 21-24 (Wed-Sat) Completed 3rd grade-Completed 6th grade Session 1: June 21-24 (Sun-Wed) Completed 3rd grade-Completed 6th grade Camp Cost: $205 per student/sponsor ($105 deposit) Early Registration Cost: $190 per student/sponsor ($90 deposit) Deposit due in Oak Crest office by April 27th. Early Registration ends May 22nd. Remainder of camp cost must be paid in full by June 3rd. http://www.pineywoodscamp.com/powerplus-preteen-camp/ KID’S CHOIR, Wednesdays @ 7pm We will be working on music for our Easter presentation which will be on Psalm Sunday during the evening worship hour. CHILDREN IN ACTION/MISSION FRIENDS, Sunday’s @ 6 pm In March, children will discover how the Lord called the prophet Isaiah. They will learn how missionaries are answering God’s call to go and share His love in Toronto, Canada. Children will promote the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® and the Week of Prayer for missions. SUNDAY SCHOOL Unit Title: Toward Jerusalem Key Passage: Luke 18:31 Session Title: Jesus Was Anointed Bible Passage: Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8 Big Picture Question: What does it mean to honor Jesus? Honoring Jesus means to treat Him with respect. Christ Connection: Mary did the right thing by pouring expensive oil on Jesus. She worshiped Him. Jesus deserves to be worshiped. Jesus knew that He was going to die to rescue people from sin. Then He would be buried, and, on the third day, He would rise from the dead. This week in The Gospel Project® for Kids, our journey takes us to Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; and John 12:1-8. Each of these accounts notes Jesus’ anointing six days before Passover. Jesus was in Bethany, eating supper at Simon the leper’s house. Since lepers were social outcasts, Simon may have been healed from his leprosy by Jesus. Jesus and His disciples attended the supper, as did Jesus’ friends Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. While Jesus was reclining at the table, Mary broke open an expensive alabaster jar of pure nard, a fragrance imported from India. Alabaster was an expensive form of marble. Alabaster jars were intricately crafted and sealed so that to open the jar, the owner would have to break it, and the perfumes or oils within the jar would be used immediately. Mary could not pour out a little bit of the nard and keep the rest for herself. Out of sincere and total devotion, Mary poured all of the nard onto Jesus. In stark contrast to Mary’s display of love, Judas Iscariot reacted with indignation. In Matthew’s account, the other disciples also wondered why Mary had not sold the nard—worth about a worker’s yearly wage—and given it to the poor. John states that Judas was not altruistic; Judas was in fact pilfering money from Jesus’ ministry. (See John 12:6.) “Leave her alone,” Jesus said. “She has kept it for the day of My burial” (John 12:7). The disciples would have plenty of time to minister to the poor, but Jesus would die in less than a week. Mary probably had no way of knowing what her offering of love and devotion would have signified, but Jesus said that from that moment on, people would remember what she had done for Him. Unlike the rich young ruler who thought the cost of following Christ was too high (Mark 10:22), Mary believed that Jesus holds more value than costly perfume. Mary’s actions were not wasteful but worshipful. By allowing Mary to anoint Him, Jesus showed that He is more valuable than anything. Jesus knew He would soon die for sinners, be buried, and rise from the dead on the third day. Those who trust in His death and resurrection will receive eternal life. If you haven’t used the Family Journal Page with your family yet, use this activity to continue the discussion about this story throughout the week: Guide your family to stand in a circle and close their lips. Taking turns, each person should turn to the person on her left and say, “(Name), if you love me, would you please smile?” If a person smiles, he must sit down. The last person standing wins! Discuss ways that we show our love for others. Read Mark 14:3-9 together. Remind kids that Mary worshiped Jesus with the perfume because she loved Him and knew He was more valuable than anything she had. Discuss ways that we can worship Jesus. In Christ, Stephenie |
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