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Late Breaking Great Oaks News!
Greetings!
This update is a bit longer than usual, but I encourage you to read through it because its so important. In fact, I encourage you to print it and put it on your refrigerator! Many important and exciting upcoming events and opportunities are discussed, giving you a clear idea of what's in store for us this Summer (see "In this Issue" at right for a summary of this update). You also will have the opportunity to meet a Great Oaks family. So, enjoy! --Paul
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Great Oaks "Meal & Music in the Park" Begins Thursday!
Sunday Village won't meet due to Father's Day, but all can join us this Thursday in Rochester Municipal Park
Several times this summer we are planning an informal "whoever can come" picnic Thursday evenings in Rochester Municipal Park. The plan is simple, pack a picnic and come to simply enjoy being together and attend the "Music in the Park Concert Series" (see the City of Rochester Calendar for more information). We'll each bring our own food and meet together at 6pm in the Picnic Pavilion (park in the lot by the Rochester Police station, go over the bridge and turn left - can't miss it). We'll eat together and then go down the hill for the concert at 7:30pm. There's a playground for the kids right next to the shelter.
We will be repeating this event regularly throughout the summer (see the Great Oaks Summer Calendar below). So, join us if you'd like to--our purpose is simply to enjoy being together and to enjoy some good music.
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First Worship Event Scheduled!!
If you've never come to a Great Oaks Event, or want to invite a friend for the first time, this is the event for you.
We are excited to announce our first Worship Service. For the next several months we are planning to hold a Worship Service on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6:00 pm beginning June 28 (that's less than two weeks away). We'll begin with Worship, led by Chris Cheshire. Chris is a regular Worship leader at Kensington's New Community; we're very blessed to have her leading for us. Pastor Paul Bradford will be teaching on "The Heart of Worship."
The main purposes of these first Worship Services are for us to be together worshiping the Lord and to experience a small taste of what is to come. Worship at this first service will be with an acoustic guitar (a full band will be coming later). Guests are encouraged, though our future public services will be more developed. Here are the details for the 28th:
Where? Kensington Community Church, 1825 E. Square Lake Road, Troy MI 48085, Room 213 (the largest room on the 2nd Floor). Click here for MapQuest. Use the west entrance.
When? Sunday, June 28 from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. Childcare is provided. Please contact Kim Utley by phone (248-495-9124) or email if you have childcare questions.
Who? This is for everyone, whether you are simply interested in Great Oaks and have never visited or have been coming regularly. This will be a perfect event to which to invite friends.
What? Worship led by Chris Cheshire, and a teaching by Pastor Paul. We'll have gourmet coffee and refreshments before and after. Come, relax, enjoy, and be renewed.
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Great Oaks Summer Calendar
Some great things are in the works for July and August!
Thursday we had our first Great Oaks Planning meeting and came up with some great plans for the summer. We had several goals. We didn't want to do too much, summer is a busy time in Michigan for everyone. But we also wanted good connecting times as a congregation. We wanted to have regular Villages, but also some Worship Services.
So, here's our Summer Calendar. Beyond June the Calendar is somewhat tentative, we'll confirm dates in the next couple of weeks and getting you more information as events approach, but we wanted to get the plan out to you. Church wide events are in red.
Wed Jun 17 7pm--Wednesday Village
Thu Jun 18 6pm--Picnic & Music in the Park
Sun Jun 21 No Sunday Village due to Father's Day
Thu Jun 25 6pm--Picnic & Music in the Park
Sun Jun 28 6pm--Sunday Evening Worship Service
Wed Jul 1 7pm--Wednesday Village
Sun Jul 5 3pm--Sunday Village
Thu Jul 9 6pm--Picnic & Music in the Park
Sun Jul 12 10:30am--All Villages at Rochester Park
Wed Jul 15 7pm--Wednesday Village
Sat Jul 18 4pm--Whispering Willow Carnival
Sun Jul 19 3pm--Sunday Village
Thu Jul 23 6pm--Picnic & Music in the Park
Sun Jul 26 6pm--Sunday Evening Worship Service
Wed Jul 29 7pm--Wednesday Village
Sun Aug 2 3pm--Sunday Village
Wed Aug 5 7pm--Wednesday Village
Sun Aug 9 9am-4pm Rockin Rods Service Project
Wed Aug 12 7pm--Wednesday Village
Sun Aug 16 3pm--Sunday Village
Wed Aug 19 6pm--Great Oaks Picnic, Rochester Park
Sun Aug 23 6pm--Sunday Evening Worship Service
Wed Aug 26 7pm--Wednesday Village
Sun Aug 30 3pm--Sunday Village
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Village Times & Locations
Thursday Village is moving to Wednesday
Because Wednesday Night worked out for more people, we are moving our Thursday Village to Wednesday. We hope some of you who haven't been able to attend can join us either Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon.
Visit our Great Oaks Website where you can learn more about Villages and get up to date info on times and locations.
Wednesday Evening Village
DATE: Wednesday, June 17
TIME: 7 to 9 pm
LOCATION: Home of Dave and Terri Trombka
6799 Houghten Drive
Troy MI 48098
DIRECTIONS: Click here for MapQuest
DATE: Wednesday, June 24
TIME: 7 to 9 pm
LOCATION: Home of Corbin and Wendy Wagner
2071 Stone Hollow Court
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
DIRECTIONS: Click here for MapQuest
Next Sunday Afternoon Village
No Village June 21 due to Father's Day
No Village June 28 due to our first Worship Service
Join us for a Wednesday Village if possible
DATE: Sunday, July 5
TIME: 3 to 5 pm
LOCATION: Home of Jim and Lori Senac
2146 Willow Leaf Court West
Rochester Hills MI 48309
DIRECTIONS: Click here for MapQuest
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The Our Mission
(Isaiah 61:1-3)
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor... that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his splendor.
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Want to Learn More about Great Oaks?
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Oaks Church is a new church plant in Rochester Hills, Michigan. You are welcome wherever you find yourself in your life or spiritual journey.If you would like to learn more about Great Oaks, visit our website, email
Past or Paul Bradford, or call him at 616.886.5500. You are also welcome
to join us at any of our Village Gatherings or other activities.If you aren't on our emailing list, you can sign up by clicking below.
We have four different subscriptions you will be able to select from:
- Great Oaks Update (2x per month) keeps you up to date on events, Villages & general Great Oaks information.
- Member & Attender News (2x per month) provides info for those attending Great Oaks.
- Bradford's Prayer Team (1-2x per month) for people who are praying for the Bradford family & the Great Oaks church start.
- Bradford Family Newsletter (2-3x per year) updates you on what's happening in the Bradford family.
You can subscribe or unsubscribe to any of these at anytime, or edit your contact information by clicking the "Update Profile/Email Address" link at bottom of this email. Archives of past mailings can be viewed by clicking here.
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Paul Teaching Men's Dig Bible Study
Great Oaks Men are Very Welcomed to Join Us.
Pastor Paul will be teaching the Kensington Dig Bible Study every other week or so this summer, and two other teachers, both excellent, will be leading the other sessions. We're going through the book of Proverbs. We're meeting at the Panera Bread on the NE corner of Rochester Road and Auburn Road (Click here for MapQuest). A couple of Great Oaks men already attend, and I'd love to have others of you join us if you are able. We are very informal, you can come when you like and miss when you can't come and not feel awkward. Let me know if you have questions (Email Paul).
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Learn your gifts & personality!
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Meet the Ed & Kim Utley Family
We want you to meet the people God is sending to Great Oaks. If Great Oaks is your church family, please email us a bit of information about you and your family (if applicable) and a digital photo. Thanks!
Ed and Kim Utley along with their 4 children, Chase (10), Cassidy (8), Gabriel (4), and Gracie (2) live in a 110 year old home in the heart of downtown Rochester. They enjoy living in a small community like Rochester because of the lifestyle it provides for raising a family. Ed is co-owner of a Design Engineering firm in Troy as well as the owner of a new landscaping/lawn service company. Kim is the home manager and also homeschools the children. The Utley's love to spend time outdoors working and playing together.
The Utley's joined Great Oaks Church because they love the dream and vision of sharing God's love and message for people in this community. They have a passion to see Jesus changing lives through a missional focused Village group and connecting in authentic relationships with others.
 Top Row: Gracie, Kim, Gabriel & Ed · Bottom Row: Cassidy & Chase |
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Great Oaks Church
email: Info@GreatOaksChurch.com
phone: 616-886-5500
web: www.GreatOaksChurch.com
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