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Sharing the Journey
Greetings in the Name above all names, the
Name of Jesus Christ!
As I sit here and write this, we are in the latter
part of the month of February. We’ve seen some
winter weather, there’s been sickness, there’s been
power outages for a lot of people, there’s been
hospitalization; even now if I look out the window
there is heavy fog over the landscape. It seems like a
dreary way to begin a church newsletter, doesn’t it?
On the contrary, we can see the dreary things
around us but that doesn’t mean we’ve been
neglected or forsaken. Far from it! Christian, even on
the foggiest morning, even in times of sickness and
despair, even when the night seems to never end, we
have the love of God in Jesus Christ our Savior! I’m
reminded of the words of God: I will never leave you,
nor forsake you. What a wonderful promise!
Thinking about this I’m reminded of the story
we find in Exodus 15, just after the crossing of the
parted Red Sea, Moses led the children of Israel into
the wilderness of Shur and there was no water, then to
the land of Marah where the waters were bitter. What
did the children of Israel do? The same thing we all
do: complain. Verse 24 says, And the people
murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we
drink? I sure am glad that Moses, being the man of
God that he was, didn’t throw up his hands and say,
“I don’t know.” Verse 25 says, And he cried unto the
Lord… Here’s the challenge for us, people of God:
when we seem to be up against a wall (the name Shur
means “wall”), and it seems like dread is enclosing
on all sides, and there’s either too much water (Red
Sea), no water (wilderness of Shur), or bitter water
(Marah), call upon God and He will show you the
way. Once again, does this mean we’re excused from
the difficulties of life? No, but what it does mean is
that we have a loving and all-present God to trust the
difficulties with; and He will walk with us through
them and show us the way. Paul tells us in 2
Corinthians 4:8-9: We are troubled on every side, yet
not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not
destroyed. Dare I say it again? What a wonderful
promise!
Looking forward to all the blessings in store
as we go into the months of March and April. The
Branches are coming on March 30, then of course we
will be in our Easter celebration later in April.
Currently we are in a sermon series on the cross that
will lead us to a 2-part series on the resurrection in
the month of April. You don’t want to miss those
blessings! I pray you have a wonderful March and
April coming up, looking forward to sharing in the
love of God together!
Daniel
Philippians 4:13
Spring Forward
Don’t forget to set your
clocks ahead one hour
before you go to bed on
Saturday, March 8th!
SPRING FELLOWSHIP
A covered dish Spring fellowship meal will be held
on Sunday, March 23, after the worship service in
the Church Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to
attend and bring your favorite dish to share as we
take time to strengthen friendships and to celebrate
God’s goodness to us and OLBC.
SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT
On Sunday, March 30, at 6:00 PM there will be a
special gospel concert presented by the Branches.
John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the Branches.
He that abides in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth
forth much fruit. For without Me, you can do
nothing.” This is the Bible verse on which Brancheswas created. Singing a blend of contemporary and
traditional music, the group’s goal is to bless all ages
and walks of life, exalting Christ and keeping Him at
the core of all they do. Be sure and spread the word!
Flyers are located on the church foyer table for you to
distribute.
JONES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Through the generosity of Inez and
Casey Jones, assets have been set
aside by Oak Level Baptist Church
to provide scholarships to students
attending institutions of higher
learning. Beneficiaries of the fund shall be limited to
active members of Oak Level Baptist Church and
their immediate families, children, grandchildren, step
children, etc. The applicants must also be a verifiable
active member of a church. If you would like to
apply, please call or e-mail the Church Office for an
application. The deadline to receive completed
applications is April 1, 2025.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
The Church Council will meet Wednesday, April 2,
at 6:00 PM. Come prepared to plan events for the
church calendar through September 2025. Those on
the church council include: Pastor, Deacons
Chairperson, Music Director, Stewardship
Chairperson, Sunday School Director, and WMU
Director. Other committee chairpersons are
encouraged to attend if they have items to add to the
calendar.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Isaiah 53:5 states, “But he was pierced for our
transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the
punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and
by his wounds we are healed.” Join us Friday, April
18 at 6:30 PM, to commemorate the death of Christ
on the cross. Because by His death, Jesus became the
final and complete sacrifice for our sins.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Oak Level Baptist Church will host an Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 1:00 until 3:00
PM. Children ages 9 and under are invited to attend!
Those attending will need to bring an Easter basket to
collect eggs. There will be crafts, food, prizes, and a
special “treat” bag to take home. Pastor Daniel will
also share the Easter story with the children.
DO YOU HAVE ANYONE GRADUATING?
If you know someone that is graduating from high
school or college this year, please call the Church
Office at 276-629-7973 to give your information or
email the church at olbc@comcast.net by April 27th.
Graduates will be recognized during the worship
service on Sunday, May 18th.
WMUV
Meetings
Tuesday - March 25 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - April 22 – 6:30 p.m.
FOCUS ON WMU
THANK YOU
On Super Bowl Sunday in February, the church
collected the listed items for Grace Network in
Martinsville and canned food items for Heavenly
Manna Foodbank in Rocky Mount. These items have
been delivered. Thank you for your support of these
two organizations. Remember to check the back of
the bulletin for the Grace Network items needed and
maybe as you grocery shop you can include a couple
of these each month. In March, OLBC will be
collecting dish detergent, deodorant, and laundry
detergent.
Thank you for the 25 readers and sunglasses and 30
toothbrushes that were forwarded to the WMUV
office and packed to take to Mully Children's Family
campus in Ndalani, Kenya. These will be distributed
during the medical missions trip in March to include
general medical evaluations, dental treatment, eye
care, labs, physical therapy, and pharmacy.
BEREAVEMENT BAGS
The OLBC WMU have Bereavement Bags on hand at
the church. These bags include a little extra supply of
daily items to help in a time of loss. The bags include
such items as paper towels, paper plates, cups, plastic
utensils, storage containers, tissues, and foil wrap. Be
sure and pick up one of the bags if you know of
someone who has lost a loved one.
Pure Water, Pure Love
Pure Water, Pure Love (PWPL) has a
three-fold mission: to supply
missionaries with water filters, to
provide the people they serve with
wells that offer clean water, and to
supply missions teams with water
filters for use on short-term missions
trips. WMUV is sponsoring a life-
changing mission trip to Cajamarca,
Peru, from July 11-19, 2025,
alongside Villa Milagro and Monte
Sion Baptist Church to support marginalized
communities. They will engage in food and water
filter distribution, crafts, games with children, and
first aid workshops for women. With your help and
the help of hundreds of churches, PWPL provides
thousands of water filters to missionary families and
helps fund clean water projects like the mission trip in
July. We will take a special offering for PWPL on
Sunday, March 23. Our goal is $600.
March 21-23, 2025 CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center!
Come join girls high
school age learn about
missions, give to
missions, and pray for missions. You can register
online at wmuv.org/events/shine2025.
Mom & Me
Friday, April 25, to
Saturday, April 26, or
Saturday, April 26 to
Sunday, April 27
Eagle Eyrie Baptist
Conference Center
Bring your elementary-age daughters to an overnight
retreat to learn more about being on mission for God.
Come meet a missionary, take a hike, make a craft,
learn a dance, and worship with other girls and moms
or leaders. You can register online at
wmuv.org/events/momandme25.
CrossRoads
Each year in the Spring
CrossRoads hosts a
statewide Volunteer Event.
It’s a great opportunity to
fellowship and serve with
other Christians across the state of Virginia. You’ll
work hard during the days, and in the evenings enjoy
time together in worship, fellowship, playing games,
roasting s’mores and telling stories by the fireside. Anticipated projects include deck and porch
repair, clearing trails, organizing/relocating
equipment and supplies, and more! Have a specific
skill set? We’d love to know… we might have a
project waiting for someone with exactly your gifts!
There is no cost for this event. CrossRoads provides
your lodging and meals as a small token of their
gratitude. This year’s Spring event is scheduled
Friday, 4 PM – Sunday, 3 PM, May 16-18, 2025.You can register for this volunteer service by calling
434-277-8465.
"The Branches" in Concert!
DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM PLACE: OAK LEVEL BAPTIST CHURCH
7720 OAK LEVEL ROAD
BASSETT, VA. 24055
Pastor: Dr. Daniel Collins
SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Wednesday evening service is NO LONGER tied to the notice of schools closing for inclement weather. The church office will send out an email IF there has been a decision to cancel Wednesday services or you can call the office or a deacon to verify the cancellation. For announcements concerning Sunday Morning Services, listen to B99 FM radio or watch TV Stations, WDBJ, Channel 7 or WSLS, Channel 10, for possible church cancellations.
THE GRACE NETWORK OF MHC
OLBC is just one of over one hundred congregations
and other groups that partner with Grace Network to
help families in crisis in Martinsville and Henry
County. “Grace Network strives to give short-term
assistance and to help find long-term solutions.” Each
month we can help needy families by giving nonperishable
food items, toiletries, cleaning supplies,
and paper products. Check out the church bulletin to
see what OLBC has pledged to give. You can be a part
of this ongoing mission when you donate to this
worthy cause. Visit their website at www.gracenetworkmhc.org to learn more.
Sharing the Love
Each week our folks are visiting friends throughout the community to let them know we love and care for them. Sometimes it is to sit and pray with someone suffering from injury or illness and unable to get out. At other times it's to get to know neighbors in the area and to introduce them to the ministries of Oak Level, if they do not have a church home of their own. In every instance it is another opportunity to go in the name of Jesus in order to be an ambassador of love. If you have never experienced the joy of visiting others or meeting new friends in this way, please know that you are more than welcome to join us. Visitation times are flexible according to your schedule, and there are plenty of folks that you already know who would be honored to go with you. Contact any deacon or the pastor for more information.
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