................What's Happening at Oakdale

TODAY AT OAKDALE (10-14-1007):

Nursery:  Sunday School – De & Vernon Tjossem

                 Church – Karen & Paul Mugge

Today’s Offg: Mission Fund   Next Sunday: General Fund

TONIGHT AT OAKDALE:

Mission Conference – 6:30 pm Jim & Marissa Stamberg (Missionary pilot to Alaska) and Robert Brock (Voice of the Martyrs)  Time of food and fellowship to follow.  Bring snacks to share.  Drink is provided.

THIS WEEK AT OAKDALE:

WEDNESDAY:   7:00 p.m. Midweek Ministries

Ø  Acorn Bible Club thru 6^th grade

Ø  Jr. & Sr. High Student Ministries

Ø  Adult Bible Study & Prayer

General Board Meeting 8:15 pm

THURSDAY – Helping Hands 1:15 pm

NEXT WEEK AT OAKDALE:

Next Sunday Pastor Clint will continue the series on the Gospel of John.  Read John 15:1-6 in preparation for the sermon.

LOOKING AHEAD:

SUNDAY EVENING SCHEDULE:

Oct 21 – Student Ministries Hayride

TAKE NOTE:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:  Delilah Rabe (10), Henry VanderPloeg(14), Matthew Enderlin (19)

HELPING HANDS Thursday October 18^th at 1:15 pm.  Hostess is Evelyn Kludas.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES:

Men’s Theological Reading Group will begin November 2.  This year we will be reading two classic but brief books together, “Why Does God Allow War?” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, and “The Holiness of God” by R. C. Sproul.  We will meet together Friday mornings at 6:30 AM for breakfast and discussion in Cherokee.  There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer.

WALKING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY – Some have shown an interest in walking the hallways of Oakdale during the cold months for exercise.  If you are interested in leading such a ministry, please speak with Gene Petersen.

SIGN UP TO BE A GREETER – You will have an opportunity to help greet on Sunday mornings.  Our goal is to have 72 volunteers so we can spread the fun around.  Please sign up at the name tag table.

LADIES – THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE!Ladies – If you are not able to attend the Women’s Bible study on Tuesday evenings but would like to view the teaching DVDs, use the same discussion questions for your own study or augment your use of the lesson book, a backup copy of the DVD will be available to view on the computer in the study room just off the library.  Easy to follow instructions are there for you.

Also ... if you missed some of the Beth Moore, Believing God teaching sessions from this summer's study, backup copies of those DVDs are available to check out in the library.

ATTENTION ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS  - We need a good quality copy of the painting that is on the sanctuary wall in the old building. In the next few weeks please contact Verdene or Pastor Clint for a key to the old building and photograph that painting. Finished copies can been given to Gene Petersen.

THE GENERAL BOARD has voted to support Kelly & Kory Capps during their time in seminary. We will be sending them each $1000.00 per year. If you would like to give to help with this please mark your checks Capps in the memo line and put in to any offering.

OUR SYMPATHY to Pastor Clint, Greta and Esther in the passing of Clint’s grandfather.

PLEASE LET EVERYONE know how much Ron and I appreciate all the prayers, cards and concern from Oakdale during Ron's recent surgery and illness.  He is doing quite well - in rehab right now.  It was a long process but he seems to be "on the mend".  Also, thank you to Merle and Eleda for their visit. 

Again, thank you all.  We appreciate it and we know Loraine does.

                                   Love in Christ, Ron, Lorraine and Loraine Simm

BUILDING BOX

Finances

Total cash received to date:                          $1,849,582.67

Total cash & pledged to date:                       $1,913,310.44

Funds borrowed to date:                               $   154,550.00

Mowing The Park- We're looking for someone who can volunteer to mow the church park this week in preparation for next Sunday's Extreme Hayride. If you can help with this important project please contact Mark Anderson.

Attention all Jr. & Sr. High Students!

 Youth Group: All Jr. High and High School Students (and their friends) are invited to join us for Youth Group this Wednesday night at 7:00pm. There's praise & worship, food, fun, and Bible study. It's a great time.

EXTREME HAYRIDE IS NEXT SUNDAY!!! Don't miss our biggest event of the year! This event is open to all Jr. High & High School students. Invite all your friends! We'll start in the church park at 4:00pm and wrap up around 9:00pm. Here's what you need to bring:

Boys- Chips and Pop

Girls- Cookies or Bars and Pop 

Greg & Rebecca Sparks will be in concert at Oakdale Saturday, October 27th at 7:00pm. The youth group will be having a special "Pre-Show Party" before the concert starting at 5:30pm. There will be pizza, Jones Soda, and some fun prizes. Come to this concert and bring your friends. You'll be glad you did.

IMPACT (High School Winter Retreat in Des Moines) is December 28-30. Mark your calendars. Details coming soon.

Winter Blast (Jr. High Winter Retreat at Hidden Acres) is January 25-27. Mark your calendars.