Office: 301-249-2230
Web Site: www.mtoak.org
Email: [email protected]
Mount Oak Fellowship
14110 Mount Oak Rd
Mitchellville, MD 20721-1208
of the United Methodist Church
Vision Statement
Making disciples of Jesus Christ, as we
love God,
one another,
and our neighbors.
Thank you for worshipping with us
On Sunday, March 20, 2016
The Mt Oak Email Prayer Chain is available for all prayer requests and praise
reports. Send requests directly to [email protected] and mark them Prayer
Request/Praise Report. Please print your name and contact informaon on
each card you submit.
Remember when you turn in a Prayer card at church to mark
Public (for distribu+on) or Confidenal (for the pastors). We
cannot broadcast prayer concerns without your permission.
Please have all entries for the bulle2n into the Church Office by Tuesday of
the week of the publica+on. Thank you.
Last Week’s Church Budget
Weekly Need
$
9,620
Budget Need To Date
$ 105,820
Last Week's Giving
$
6,718
Current Giving To Date $ 107,983
Last Week’s A#endance
8:45 Service
10:30 Service
51
77
Kids
and Leaders
AMPED
Total Worship
49
217
40
Please Register Your A#endance! We are using the black binders to collect
a(endance informa+on. Please print.
Use the LEFT HAND COLUMN if you are a member or regular ‘a(endee’
and we have your current contact informa+on.
Use the RIGHT HAND COLUMN if you are a visitor or wish to change your
contact informa+on please completely fill in one of the four line blocks.
M O U NT OA K F E L L OW S H IP
of the United Methodist Church
14110 Mount Oak Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721
(301) 249-2230 - www.mtoak.org
Pastor: Jerry Grace, [email protected], Home Phone 301-249-6013
Youth Director: Seth Johnson, [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Michele Herring, [email protected]
Administra2ve Assistant: Milford Craig, [email protected]
Worship Ministry Teams: Erma Collins and Mary Jane Stauffer (8:45)
Jim Gilmour (10:30)
2016 Lenten Series—”The Road to Glory”
March 20th - Palm Sunday
“The Humble King”
March 24th - Maundy Thursday
“Barabbas”
March 25th - Good Friday
“The Man Who Missed His Cross”
March 27th - Easter Sunrise
“A Payoff and a Cover-up”
March 27th - Easter Services
“My Lord and My God”
SANDWICHES FOR
THE HOMELESS—
CAN YOU MAKE A
FEW SANDWICHES
FOR MARCH 27?
Sandwiches will be taken to Martha's Table in NE, DC,
on Sunday, March 27, for distribution to the homeless
in the District. They should be left in the refrigerator in
the church kitchen by 11:30 on Sunday morning and
clearly marked for Martha's Table or the homeless.
Mt Oak Men’s Ministry
Men’s dinner
Monday, March 21, 2016
5:30 pm Doors open and Appetisers
6:00 pm Dinner is served
Gary Ward is the Speaker
2016 Mt Oak Church Officers
Church Council
Chair of Council: Jennifer Johnson
Lay Leader: Steve Shandy
SPRC: David Leith
Finance: Gale TeSelle
Trustees: Aubrey “Doc” Walker
LMAC: (to be determined)
Missions: Harrie(e Thompson
Men’s Ministry: Gary Ward
Women’s Ministry: Linda Owens
At-Large Members
Carl Neumann
Katherine Sue (Kathy) Merrill
Anthony Epps
Pastor: Pastor Jerry Grace (S)
Treasurer: Laurie Hopkins (S)
Youth Ministry: Seth Johnson (S)
Children’s Ministry:
Michele Herring & Deedie Stuart
Board of Trustees:
Chair of Trustees: Aubrey “Doc” Walker
Joseph (Joey) Ward
Jerry Nelson
Melissa Cheatham
Bob Bash
Bob Hufford
William (Will) Angolia
Joseph (Joe) Widmayer
Aubrey (Doc) Walker
Keith Merrill
Building Manager: Kevin Kauffman (S)
Pastor: Rev. Jerry Grace (S)
Note: (S) =Staff Person
(LMAC) = Lay Member of Annual conference
Finance Commi#ee:
Chair of Finance: Galen (Gale) TeSelle
Church Council: Jennifer Johnson
Trustee: Aubrey “Doc” Walker
SPRC: David Leith
Contribu+ons Secretary: Gary Greenip
Treasurer: Ken & Laurie Hopkins (S)
Pastor: Rev. Jerry Grace (S)
LMAC: (to be determined)
Lay Leader: Steve Shandy
Sam Branham
Galen (Gale) TeSelle
Jonathan Johnson
Staff-Parish Rela2ons Commi#ee:
Chair of SPRC: Ramsey Stuart
Ann Macomber
Amelia (Millie) Jernigan
David Leith
Steven Dinolfo
Rachel Brunk
LMAC: (to be determined)
Pastor: Rev. Jerry Grace (S)
Commi#ee on Lay Leadership
(Nomina+ons Commi(ee)
Chair of Lay Leadership: Rev. Jerry
Grace (S)
Nancy Benning
Steve Shandy (Lay Leader)
Alphonzo (Buddy) Boone
Diane Gorman
Jill Kauffman
Marilyn Courtney
Lay Leader: Steve Shandy
Sunday School for KIDS
Sunday School for Kids is at 10:30 Service includes:
Adult and Teen helpers to care for Birth to 24
months (drop off at 10:30) across from the
Kingdom Kids room.
Adult and Teen helpers to care/teach 2 and 3
year olds (drop off at 10:30) upstairs.
Sunday School lessons for 4-6 year olds
(dismissed by Pastor aOer Kids message) down
hall from Kingdom Kids.
Sunday School lessons for 1st-5th grades
(dismissed by Pastor aOer Kids message) in
Kingdom Kids room.
Parents must pick up children aOer service and sign
their kids out. (Except first Sunday of the month:
Children in Kingdom Kids will be dismissed early on
Communion Sunday and brought to their families
during worship at the +me of Communion)
Thanks so much!
Michele
Today’ssermontextisfrom:
Luke19:29-41(NKJV)
29 And
it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage[a] and Bethany, at
the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, 30 saying, “Go
into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will #ind a colt tied,
on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring ithere. 31 And if anyone
asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the
Lord has need of it.’”
32 So
those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said
to them. 33 But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them,
“Why are you loosing the colt?”
34 And
they said, “The Lord has need of him.” 35 Then they brought him to
Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on
him. 36 And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road.
37 Then,
as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives,
the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with
a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, 38 saying:
“ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LRST!’
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
39 And
some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”
40 But
He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep
silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”
Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem
41 Now
as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it,
2016 LENTEN SERIES #6
THE ROAD TO GLORY
PALM SUNDAY
“The Humble King”
(Luke 19:29-41)
In Luke 19:40 - Jesus said:
“I tell you that if these (His followers)
should keep silent,
the stones would immediately cry out.”
The Ark of the Covenant was brought into the city.
“Now therefore, make a new cart, take 2 milk cows which have
never been yoked, and hitch the
cows to the cart;”
(1 Samuel 6:7)
“Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation,
lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
The root word for the word “colt” - literally means “short”.
In other words, Jesus’ legs would have been dragging the ground.
This shows His humility even more.
“Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you
have entered it you will find a colt tied on which no one has sat.
Loose it and bring it.” (Mark 11:2)
Humility is the key to Palm Sunday!
On one hand - He is mighty and powerful.
On the other hand - He is humble, tender and loving.
The problem is - not everybody wants to be humble.
Jesus humbly rode into Jerusalem to fulfill prophecy,
knowing exactly what was going to happen to Him.
Palm Sunday is the prelude
to the gift of the life - of the King of Kings.
His humility paved the road to His death.
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Join us for the Mt. Oak
Easter
Celebra2on
Wednesday, March 23, 5:30 – 7:30PM
Dinner at 5:30 Egg Hunt at 6:30
Easter Egg Hunt!
Games and Prizes!
CraOs!
I can help make the Mt Oak Easter Celebration a success
by bringing:
____ Dessert ____Side
____ Soda
____Clean up
Name: _______________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Email Deedie Stuart at [email protected] or fill out form
above and drop in box by the front door
“Care Night”
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Have dinner at Carrabba’s any +me during March 24, 2016.
Use either the dine in or carry out service.
When you pay your bill write on your receipt
“Mt Oak Church” and give it back to your waiter/waitress.
Mt Oak Church will receive 15% of all charges handled this
way. Be sure to tell your friends.
After dinner, join us at Mt Oak for our Maundy Thursday services
Password is “Hosanna”
See Kevin Kauffman
for more information
“An Evening In Florence”
Dinner – Auction
Dinner catered by Carrabbas
Raising Funds for Sanctuary
Air Conditioning Unit
Saturday – May 7, 2016
5:00 pm
Mt Oak Fellowship Hall
Ticket - $12.00
For tickets during the 1st service see:
Doc Walker - Joe Widmayer
For tickets during the 2nd service see:
Millie Jernigan – Johnathan Johnson
“An Evening in Florence”
Suggested Donation Items
Mount Oak Church Auction
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Gift Baskets: Spa care, Skin care
Wine Baskets
Yard Clean Up
Grass Cutting
Garage Cleaning
Gift Cards or Certificates for :
Spa, Restaurants, Retail Stores
HOMEMADE: Cakes , Pies, Cookies
Maryland Terp’s Football Tickets
Maryland Terp’s Basketball Tickets
Redskin’s Tickets
Back Yard Pool Party
Pizza Party Gift Package
Dinner’s in Your Home (for 4, 6 or 8 people)
Crab Feast in Backyard (for 6, 8 or 10 people)
Airplane Rides
Babysitting
Framed Artwork
Framed Pictures
Homemade Textiles: Bed Sets Table Linen Sets
Rounds of Golf for a group of 4
Condo in Ocean City
Condo in Florida
Contact Businesses that you do Business with!
See Doc Walker - Joe Widmayer Millie Jernigan - Jonathan Johnson
For Donation Forms
MT OAK MISSION’S PAGE
Jesus came to serve others.
“42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those
who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and
their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with
you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be
your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
45
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to
serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” –
Mark 10:42-45 NIV
Missionaries follow the call of Jesus to love and
serve one another.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved
you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know
that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —
John 13:34-35 NIV
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR 7 MISSIONARY FAMILIES
Bill & Erma Collins, founders of Children’s Medical Mission
Fred & Jacquie Heyn, International Foundation & National Prayer
Breakfast
Pastor Richard and Cheryl Jensen, Midwest Indian Mission in WI.
Nick & Amy Repack, founders of Grad Resources, TX.
Pastor Chris & Brenda Walker, PRMI/evangelism coach based in
FL.
Ted & Elise Adomanis, Grasslands Church, Canada
Paul & Marty Clark, Scripture Union in Peru
Remember we have adopted the Canned Fruit / Applesauce Shelf
Mission Chair, Harriette Thompson [email protected]
PRAYER CONCERNS
Mark 11:17 “My house shall be called a House of Prayer for all nations.”
Prayer/Praise Cards are available at the Information Tables.
Healing: Will Angolia, Corrie Dinolfo’s aunt Kristy Carlson, Fred and
Jacquie Heyn, Cecelia M. Garcia (family of Ann Macomber), Ed Johnson
(friend of Joe Widmayer), Olivia Bontrager, Vicki Epps’ Mother, Lottye
Cornell, Penny Henderson, Brad Swank, Betty Brand, Jim Lynch
(Carol Lynch’s husband), DeVito family, Buck family, Liz S., Jim L., Nate
Isenhaur, Susan, (friends of Marilyn Courtney), Fred Saavedra, Julie Holt,
Eddie DeMar (brother of Harriette Thompson), Austin Reese, Baby Deklan
(friend of Randy Owens), Phil Branham, Tom Purkin and Tommy Hall and
Wesley Brown (friends and family of Will Cager), Luisa Turcote, Bill Meadows, Peggy Bell (friend and family of Veda and Walt Hammond), Rita Babcock, Bob Edwards (Valerie Archer’s dad), Merrilea Greenawalt
Family/Friends: Zachary V. (friend of Kathleen Steed), Brad Albert,
Lorraine Smith-Amos, Kevin Brown (Etonia Cager’s son), Reginald
Steadman (brother of Fran Steadman), Bruce Cosentino, Ed (friend of
Sheron Nicholas), the Frost family (Jill Kauffman’s family), Eric Hopkins (son
of Ken and Laurie Hopkins), Eddie Johnson (AMPED family)
Military/School/Away from Home: all who are in harm’s way, Nick Reese,
Nick Glapion, Michelle Isenhour, Christopher White. Jasmine Johnson
away at School, Virginia Branham away at School.
Missionaries: Bill & Erma Collins, Fred & Jacquie Heyn, Chris & Brenda
Walker, Nick & Amy Repak, Ted & Elise Adomanis, Richard & Cheryl Jensen,
and Paul & Marty Clark
Thank you for keeping this list up to date. Our intent is to pray
through on these situa2ons. However, space is a premium, so, if you
put someone on our Prayer Concerns, please let us know when their
prayers are answered.
CALENDARCALENDAR-ATAT-A-GLANCE
For the Dates of Mar 20, 2016—
2016—Mar 26, 2016
Sunday
8:45 am
9:30 am
10:15 am
10:30 am
10:30 am
6:30 pm
03/20
Monday
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
03/21
Tuesday
10:00 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
03/22
Wednesday
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
8:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Palm Sunday
1st Worship Service—Sanctuary
Mission Team Meeting—Room 204
Adult Sunday School—Room 202
2nd Worship Service—Fellowship Hall
Children’s Church—Kingdom Kid’s
AMPED—Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary, Upper Room
SPORTS Basketball—Fellowship Hall
Men’s Bible Study—Upper Room
Dorcas Meeting—Room 204
Church Council Meeting—Room 202
TROOP 1559 Court of Honor—Sanctuary
03/23
Wednesday Night Dinner—Fellowship Hall
Sandwiches and Snacks
Wednesday Children's Easter Egg Hunt—Grounds
Youth Small Group—Various Rooms
Wednesday of the Word—Room 206
Choir Practice—Sanctuary
03/24
Maundy Thursday
Precepts—Upper Room
Carrabbas Fund Raiser—Off Campus
Maundy Thursday Service—Sanctuary
Precepts—Upper Room
TROOP 1559 Patrol Leaders Meeting—Room 202
Friday
7:00 pm
03/25
Saturday
7:30 am
03/26
Good Friday
Good Friday Service—Sanctuary
Sunday Service Chair Set-Up—Fellowship Hall
Admin. Asst. in the Office this week:
Tuesday
Mar 22, 2016 8:00 am — 4:30 pm
Wednesday
Mar 23, 2016 8:00 am — 4:30 pm
Thursday
Mar 24, 2016 8:00 am — 12:00 pm