Church News
Sharing the Journey
Blessings everyone!
It’s time for another
newsletter. May I wish you God’s
grace and new every morning
faithfulness as we enter the months
of July and August. Need I say it
again? Time continues to fly on. In
Scripture we’re told that as the time
draws near the days will get shorter.
There’s a billboard at the
southbound lane of 220 just before
coming back into Henry County
from Franklin County. This
billboard says that Scripture doesn’t
give any signs of Christ’s return. I
don’t know what outfit puts out
these billboards; it’s the same
people that made a previous
billboard in that area that said Jesus
wasn’t God, but they are woefully
misinformed and, sadly, are
misinforming countless people that
drive past the billboard. “Why?”
you may ask, because Scripture
indeed does give the signs that will
precede Christ’s return. The only
thing Scripture doesn’t give is the
day or time. With that in mind,
Christian, we need to be living like
it could be any moment. The
Apostle Peter gives us some insight
on that. He writes: But the end of
all things is at hand: be ye
therefore sober and watch unto
prayer. And above all things have
fervent charity among yourselves:
for charity shall cover the multitude
of sins. Use hospitality one to
another without grudging. As every
man hath received the gift, even so
minister the same one to another,
as good stewards of the manifold
grace of God (1 Peter 4:7-10).
People of God, what does this tell
us? It tells us that, although we
don’t know the day or the hour, we
know that Christ will return one
day. Therefore, all the things that
are supposed to define us as
Christians (i.e., the Fruits of the
Spirit) are to be manifest within us
day in and day out. In short, let’s do
what we’re called to do and let God
handle the rest. What a wonderful
admonition to us as we continue
looking forward to that day!
I pray that everyone has a
wonderful July and August.
Everyone stay safe and cool and
may God’s rich blessings rest on
you all!
God bless and keep you!
Daniel
Phil. 4:13
Nominating Committee
he Nominating Committee will be
doing their yearly work of seeking
God's people to serve in different
roles in His church. Did you try
something new last year? Want to
continue with that or try stretching
your gifts in another area? Please
let the Nominating Committee
know if you want to continue where
you are serving or change things up
this coming year. The committee
will be calling upon every member
to participate. If “We Serve A God
That Still Can”, then He has
certainly equipped his people to do
His work in His church.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU to everyone who
donated to the WMU Missions
Project for the Pregnancy Care
Center in May. The church
donated $808.05 to this effort!
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
The Church Council will meet on Wednesday, July 1,
at 6:00 p.m. Come prepared to plan events for the
church calendar through December 2026. 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.
BUSINESS MEETING
The next Business Meeting will be on August 12th at
6:00 PM. A new slate of Officers, Teachers, and
Committees will be presented for the church’s
approval. If you have any items to be added to the
agenda, please let Sheila know by Thursday, August 6.
On Sunday, August 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 Branches were
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 will be located on the church foyer table for you
to distribute.
Meetings
Tuesday - July 28 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - August 25 – 6:30 p.m.
OPPORTUNITY FOR MISSION GIVING
In August, the WMU of OLBC will be sponsoring a
fundraiser to help support the Grace Network of
MHC and Heavenly Manna in Rocky Mount. Our
goal is $400. We will have a special ingathering on
Sunday, August 23.
GETAWAY
An Overnight Worship & Retreat Experience for Women
Step away from the noise.
Find rest, connection, and
purpose among women who
are walking the same journey
of faith. Join us for a
weekend designed to refresh your soul and reignite
your mission on Friday evening through Saturday
afternoon, November 6-7, 2026, at the Eagle Eyrie
Conference Center. See Donna Winebarger on how to
register for this event.
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.
Newsletters
We publish our newsletter at Oak Level Baptist Church every two months. If you would like to have a copy, please feel free to download one of the newsletter PDF files.
July 2026 - August 2026 Newsletter (in PDF format)
May 2026 - June 2026 Newsletter (in PDF format)
March 2026 - April 2026 Newsletter (in PDF format)
November 2025 - December 2025 Newsletter (in PDF format)
September 2025 - October 2025 Newsletter (in PDF format)
July 2025 - August 2025 Newsletter (in PDF format)
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