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Hello Great Family,

Nothing says Pastor Appreciation Month like Reese's and Spam.  Pastor Ted and I want you to know that when we opened the card inside each bag, we were humbled by a generous gift from our great family at Oakwood.  I hope you didn't think the Elders just gave us candy and canned meat product.  Anyway, we serve Jesus without expecting anything else in return but are grateful for your love and appreciation.

This Sunday we are rejoicing to participate in the baptism several people.  We love it when people want to declare their love and loyalty to Jesus.  Melisa just told me that this year alone we have baptized 43 people!  Praise the Lord!!  Oakwood is being effective and God is good!!

Now we turn to our next opportunity to serve the Lord faithfully and effectively.  It is time for Harvest Fest 2024.  This is an, "All Hands On Deck" event for the great family at Oakwood. We need everyone who attends Oakwood to participate and serve the Lord with us.  We want families in our area to know that we love kids and families.  Here are the details you need to know to support our efforts:

  • The event is Sunday, October 27th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  We need you to be here and in place by 3pm AT THE LATEST!!  Please help us by being early.  We want to show our guests that we are ready and prepared for them when they arrive.
  • If you are providing a trunk for trunk or treat it is VITAL & URGENT that you are parked in your space before 3pm.  For the safety of children, we don't want cars moving in that area after 3pm.  Please bring one bag of candy to get started with.  More candy will be brought to your trunk throughout the event on a regular basis. Remember... Merry not Scary!
  • There is a contest for best and most creative trunk decorating.  Do your best and you could be rewarded a prize.  We will announce the winners on Sunday, November 3rd.
  • PRAY for good weather and good attendance!
  • Last but most important - Please help us PROMOTE THIS EVENT!  Please invite everyone in your life orbit with children.  A personal invite is the most effective.  Also, posting on social media can reach many people.  Please use the flyer attached or share the post from the church.

Thank you for being God's church at Oakwood.

God Bless,
P.D. (Psalm 139)