Happenings
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Read the latest news, events and announcements in our weekly bulletin below.
Happenings
Our weekly bulletin + connection point
Here's a look at the week ahead... and beyond!
Invite Friends + Family
Nov. 29Share the opportunity for friends and family to make an intentional impact with their Christmas shopping at Crescendo Christmas Market! 10% of every purchase is going back to our Community Partners. Local musicians will play live music during the market, culminating in the Gracenotes Orchestra Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. Volunteer slots are still available - sign up today!
Looking Ahead...
Dec. 13
Our Community Partner, Family Promise, is hosting its annual Christmas Party at Oakwood. We're looking for volunteers to serve a meal and help families who've experienced homelessness in the past year have a great Christmas celebration! Sign up to volunteer on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Men Serving Women
Dec. 3 + 5
Men, it's our pleasure to serve the women of Oakwood during the annual Women's Christmas Event. We need help setting up on Wednesday, as well as setting up, serving, and cleaning up the night of the event. Take a look at the options and sign up today!
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Missions Update
Our Community Partner, HeartLove Place, hosted a Thanksgiving event on Nov. 20. Please pray that it brings many blessings to families in need who received the fixings for their holiday dinner. 300 turkeys and accompanying food boxes were distributed. May all who received them give thanks to the Giver of every blessing!
Youth Invited, Too!
The next Men's Breakfast is on Dec. 6 at 7:30 a.m. at Oakwood. Youth Pastor Caleb Garnet is speaking, so it's a great time to invite the teen men in your life to join you!
Gifts and Giggles
Students in 6th - 12th grade are invite to the THRIVE Christmas Party Dec. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. Dress up as your favorite Christmas character and bring a white elephant gift. We'll provide the food and games!
Every Sunday
All 18-28-year-olds are invited to the Young Adults group on Sunday nights at Oakwood. From 6 - 8:30 p.m., this group spends time connecting to each other and Jesus through God's Word.