As we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday this Holy Week, take this guide to prayer and fasting and use it to shape your time before God as you pray and fast....
All hands on Deck! Oak Park is gearing up for our biggest outreach of the year; Fall Festival. We want to truly bless our community with this family friendly event. We need your help!...
This Sunday at Oak Park we'll be singing a new song; He Will Hold Me Fast. This old hymn was originally written in the late 1800’s by Ada Habershon, a personal friend of Charles Spurgeon. Though lost to most hymnals, in 2013 it was rediscovered by Matt Merker, a worship leader at Capital Hill Baptist Church. I hope this song ministers to your heart as we add it to our worship repertory. Please enjoy the links and listen a few times this week to prepare your hearts and minds to sing this new song Sunday....
Oak Park Baptist Church occasionally uses the apostles creed in our worship. Here's why. ...
Sunday's Sermon Pursuing What Makes For Peace Romans 14:13-23 Chase Sears Listen to previous sermons by clicking here. Sunday's Songs Jesus Messiah His Mercy Is More Exalted Over All Stronger Jesus Thank You Listen to these songs on Spotify by clicking here. If you're unable to attend this Sunday, watch the service live on our facebook page (facebook.co...
Keep Reading2018 Budget The church is in the process of developing its annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018). If you have items you would like considered for addition to next year's budget, please submit a written description and the projected cost for each proposal to one of the elders, deacons, or other key leaders by July 16th. Help Se...
Keep ReadingSpecial Called Business Meeting There will be a special called business meeting this Sunday, June 25 immediately after the morning worship service. We will be voting for our two pastoral candidates, Chris West and Joshua Page. We will also be voting to affirm the future direction of the building project. Help Serve for VBS There will be a lot of kids from the church and...
Keep ReadingWomen's Ministry Munch and Mingle All ladies of the church are invited to an evening of Munching and Mingling at the home of Jennifer Leach, 5613 Silktree Trail in Jeffersonville. This event is sponsored by the Oak Park Women's Ministry and will be held this Friday, June 16 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. If you would like, please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share. He...
Keep ReadingGraduation Sunday This Sunday, June 11, we will recognize all our graduates for 2017 during the morning worship service. Family Business Meeting Please make plans to attend our next FamilyBusiness Meeting this Sunday, June 11, at 5:30 pm in the gym. This, as usual, will be a pitch-in dinner so please bring a dish or dessert to share. There will be a time of Q and A for ...
Keep ReadingNew Discipleship Classes The fourth quarter Discipleship Classes will start this Sunday, June 4. Toregister, visit oakparkbaptist.com/discipleshipor call the church office (812) 283-9400. VBS Area Leaders Needed VBS is July 10-13 nightly from 6:30-8:30 pm.Please consider serving in this ministry to both the children of our church and our community. As time nears, we wil...
Keep ReadingFamily Business Meeting Please make plans to attend our next Family Business Meeting on Sunday, June 11th at 5:30 PM in the gym. We will have a pitch-in dinner, so please bring a dish, side or dessert to share. Also, please note that there will be a time of QA for our prospective pastors, Joshua Page and Chris West. Graduation Sunday On Sunday, June 11, we will recogniz...
Keep ReadingGraduation Sunday On Sunday, June 11, we will recognize all our graduates for 2017. We don't want to miss anyone so if you have graduated from high school, college or seminary please let Terry Broady know by emailing her at terry.broady@oakparkbaptist.com or call the church office at 812.283.9400. Please provide the name of the school and what degree you received. New Di...
Keep ReadingOak Park Family, On Sunday, May 7th, Pastor Chase shared the Elders' desire to make two pastoral staff recommendations to be voted on Sunday, June 25th after the worship service. These two pastoral candidates would join the existing Elder body giving leadership and oversight to the affairs of the church. With the formal recommendation of the Elders, we ask the following o...
Keep ReadingHired Hand Camp Fundraiser The students need financial help going to camp and are willing to help with landscaping, indoor cleaning, or any other work you may need in exchange for you sponsoring them. There is a minimum $100 donation for an 8 hour shift that you and the student will decide on what chores you need done. Contact Joshua at 812.283.9400 or see the sign-up she...
Keep ReadingForum on Child Education Choosing the best option to educate your children can be intimidating. Oak Park will host a Forum on Child Education, tonight from6:30-8:00 pm to help you think through the many choices. Anyone in our community who will be making decisions for elementary, middle, or high school is welcome to attend. Our panel will be local educators and administra...
Keep ReadingChurch Work Day There will be a church work day this Saturday, April 8 from 8:00 am till noon. The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering We will be collecting the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions this Sunday, April 9, during our morning worship service. Our goal this year is $8,000. Please pray about what God is leading you as a family to give as we...
Keep ReadingReception Everyone is invited to attend a reception lunch in honor of Jamin Eben Sunday immediately following the worship service in the gym. Southern Indiana Rescue Mission Work Day Oak Park will be serving at SIRM (Southern Indiana Rescue Mission) on Wednesday, March 29th from 10 am-3 pm. If you are able to work alongside the student ministry, contact Joshua Page at j...
Keep ReadingDaylight Savings Time Remember to set your clocks forward an hour before you go to bed this Saturday, March 11. Daylight savings time starts at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 12. Family Business Meeting Please make plans to attend our next Family Business Meeting next Sunday, March 12 at 5:30 pm in the gym. This, as usual, will be a pitch-in dinner so please bring a dish or d...
Keep ReadingNew Discipleship Classes The third quarter Discipleship Classes start this Sunday, March 5th. The classes that will be offered are: New Testament - (Teachers: Chase Sears Ethan Graves) Christian Theology - (Teachers: Chris Pope Michael Britton) Christian Disciplines - (Teachers: Brian Joines Jeremy Sumners) Biblical Manhood Womanhood - (Teachers: Mike Bauslaugh...
Keep ReadingNew Discipleship Classes The third quarter of Discipleship Classes will be starting on Sunday, March 5. The classes that will be offered are: New Testament - (Teachers: Chase Sears Ethan Graves) Christian Theology - (Teachers: Chris Pope Michael Britton) Christian Disciplines - (Teachers: Brian Joines Jeremy Sumners) Biblical Manhood Womanhood - (Teachers: Mike ...
Keep ReadingParent/Child Commitment Sunday- January 15th If you have had a child born in 2016 or are a family with young children who is new to the church and would like to participate in this Parent/Child Commitment, contact Terry Broady by this Wednesday, January 11 at terry.broady@oakparkbaptist.com or at the church office at 812.283.9400. This will not make your child a Christian...
Keep ReadingHaiti Mission Trip Info Meeting There will be a brief meeting after the worship service next Sunday, January 8, for anyone who wants more information about our Haiti mission trip.ednesday Night Activities Wednesday Night Activities Please make note that all Wednesday night ministries will not meet again till January 11, 2017. Jail Ministry Meeting On Monday, January 9...
Keep ReadingSpecial Services On Christmas Eve at 5:30 Oak Park will host a Candlelight Service with carol singing, a reading of the Christmas story, and an exhortation from Pastor Chase. Also, children are encouraged to come in their pajamas for this short family friendly service. On Christmas Day we'll celebrate with a traditional Carol Service singing classic Christmas hymns. Past...
Keep ReadingChristmas for Christ Service Our annual Christmas for Christ Service will be held next Sunday, December 18. This is the day we give our first gifts to Jesus by giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Please be in prayer about what the Lord would have you give. Our church goal this year is $12,000. The week of prayer starts today and are ...
Keep ReadingNew Discipleship Classes The second quarter of Discipleship Classes started this past Sunday. You can still register by visiting oakparkbaptist.com/discipleship or by calling the church office at (812) 283-9400. Amazing Grays' Bible Study and Lunch The next Amazing Grays' Bible Study and pitch-in lunch will be this Tuesday, December 6, at 12:00 noon in the gym. Famil...
Keep ReadingNew Discipleship Classes The second quarter of Discipleship Classes will be starting this Sunday, December 4. If you haven't signed up yet please do this week. The classes that will be offered are: Intro to the Old Testament Part 2 Intro to Church History Biblical Stewardship Marriage How to Study the Bible To register, visit oakparkbaptist.com/discipleship or c...
Keep ReadingNew Discipleship Classes The second quarter of Discipleship Classes will be starting on Sunday, December 4. The classes that will be offered are: Intro to the Old Testament Part 2 Intro to Church History Biblical Stewardship Marriage How to Study the Bible To register, visit oakparkbaptist.com/discipleship or call the church office (812) 283-9400. You can also...
Keep ReadingAnnouncements Thank You Nick Weaver would like to thank all of you who gave up part of your Saturday to help with the church work day. Haiti Relief Many of you have contacted us about helping our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Over the next few Sundays we would ask that you consider giving a financial contribution beyond your regular offering in order to help with reli...
Keep ReadingHaiti Relief: Many of you have contacted us about helping our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Over the next few Sundays we would ask that you consider giving a financial contribution beyond your regular offering in order to help with relief efforts. Our goal is to collect $6,000. Please make checks out to "Oak Park Baptist Church," with "Haiti Relief" in the memo line. For...
Keep ReadingFall Break Due to Greater Clark Fall Break all Wednesday evening activities will be cancelled for the next two Wednesdays. We will resume on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 pm. Southern Indiana Rescue Mission Work Day Oak Park will be serving at SIRM (Southern Indiana Rescue Mission) on Wednesday, October 12th from 10 am-3 pm with various tasks. If you are able to work ...
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Keep ReadingFamily Gathering/Quarterly Business Meeting Our Family Business Meeting will be this Sunday, September11 at 5:30 pm in the gym. We will be voting on two new elder candidates, several functional offices, and our 2016/2017 Budget, which you can get copies of at the Welcome Center today along with the Agenda and the June 19, 2016 meeting minutes. This, as usual, will be a pi...
Keep ReadingSympathy The church would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Goldie Whitsitt, who passed away this past week. Amazing Gray's Bible Study Resumes The Amazing Gray's will be meeting this Tuesday, September 6, at 12:00 noon for their pitch-in lunch and Bible study. Anyone 60+ is welcome to attend. They will meet in the fellowship hall. Family Gathering/Quarter...
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Proposed Ballot It's the time of the year when we affirm several important roles in our church for the upcoming year. At the upcoming Family Business Meeting we'll be filling several functional offices, as well as two new elder candidates. Ballots are available this week at the Welcome Center. Please take one and take some time to pray through the proposed candidates. Thi...
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