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Lots of News! Great Stuff Happening!
Greetings!
We've not sent out an Update for nearly a month so we have lots of news. You won't want to miss any of this (you might want to print it and read it later if necessary). In this edition you'll find... - A report on our first Sunday evening service.
- The plans for our next Sunday evening service.
- A report on our great "Village" in Rochester Municipal Park.
- An update on Village locations for this week.
- Our plans for July & August.
- Finally, and don't miss this, we will highlight one of our core families - the Wagner Family.
Enjoy! Paul |
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Final Chance to join us for Great Oaks "Meal & Music in the Park"
Join us Thursday, July 23 in Rochester Municipal Park
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come to simply enjoy being together. For whoever wants to join us, we are attending the "Music in the Park Concert Series" together. We'll each bring our own food and meet together around 6:30pm. The concert will begin at 7:30pm. The Swing Shift Orchestra will be performing.
Directions: Park in the parking lot near the Rochester Police Station. Cross the foot bridge over Paint Creek into the park. Turn left (West), and go just beyond the Pavilion to the hill overlooking the Concert stage (see photo below).
There's a playground for the kids nearby. Join us! Our purpose is simply to enjoy being together and to enjoy some good music.
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Second Worship Event Scheduled
First Worship Event was a great time together!
We had a wonderful first ever Great Oaks Sunday evening worship service. We had 57 adults and 15 children in attendance (that's over 70 people!). Chris Cheshire led us in a great time of worship, Pastor Paul taught from Deuteronomy 6:4-5 on living a lifestyle of worshipping God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We also had fun just hanging out with each other and meeting new people.
Our next Sunday evening together will be July 26 at 6:00 pm. Again, we'll begin with acoustic Worship led by Chris Cheshire,a regular Worship leader at Kensington's New Community Service. Pastor Paul Bradford will be teaching on "The Power of the Good News" from Isaiah 61:1-4, which is scriptural foundation of Great Oaks Church (that's where our name comes from).
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. We encourage you to bring friends. If you have never come to Great Oaks, this is a perfect time to join us.
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, July 26 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, Teaching, and time together. We'll have gourmet coffee and refreshments before and after. Come, relax, enjoy, and be renewed.
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Village Meeting in the Park
Beautiful Weather and Incredible Time Together!
Another first this month was a Village meeting in the park. Wow, God blessed this time beyond our expectations. Paul printed songsheets for about 25 people, but we had nearly 50 adults and kids show up. What's more, God showed up! Of course, he's always present, but he was with us in a special way as we worshiped, prayed, discussed God's Word, and shared the Lord's Table together. The day was absolute gorgeous with temperatures in the mid 70's, a light breeze blowing, and crystal blue skies.
We had such an awesome time at our last "Village in the Park" that we've schedule another one at the end of August. Put it down on your calendar, August 30, 10:30 am, in the Rochester Municipal Park Kawanis Club Pavilion.
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Village Times & Locations
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, July 15
TIME: 7 to 9 pm
LOCATION: Home of Everette & Deborah Oxendine
2225 Roseann Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
DIRECTIONS: Click here for MapQuest
Next Sunday Afternoon Village
DATE: Sunday, July 19
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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Paul Continues Teaching Men's DIG
Bible Study for Kensington and Great Oaks Men
Pastor Paul is teaching the Kensington Dig Bible Study the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month this summer. We're studying the book of Proverbs. We meet at Panera Bread on the NE corner of Rochester Road and Auburn Road (Click here for MapQuest). Join us!
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New Website Address!
Our website address (also called the "domain name") is now www.GreatOaksChurch.org. Our former address, www.GreatOaksChurch.com will continue to work as well. So, take your pick. In fact, you can also use GreatOaksChurch.org or GreatOaksChurch.com (without the "www" preface). So, happy surfing! |
Great Oaks Summer Calendar
July and August times to get Grounded, Grow and Give!
Through the summer we are having regular Villages, monthly Worship Services, and monthly outreach events, and monthly "fun" gatherings. Everyone is welcome at every event!
Note: Church wide events are in red text.
Wed, Jul 15, 7 pm--Village
Sun, Jul 19, 3 pm--Village
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30 pm--Picnic &
Music in the Park
Sat, Jul 25, 4 pm--Whispering
Willow Carnival
Sun, Jul 26, 6 pm--Sunday
Evening Worship Service
Wed, Jul 29, 7pm--Village
Sun, Aug 2, 3pm--Village
Wed, Aug 5, 7 pm--Village
(All Villages together)
Sun, Aug 9, 9 am-4pm Rockin
Rods Service Project
Wed, Aug 12, 7 pm--Village
Sun, Aug 16, 3 pm--Village
Wed, Aug 19, 6 pm--Picnic in
Rochester Park
Sun, Aug 23, 6 pm--Sunday
Evening Worship Service
Sun, Aug 30, 10:30 am--All
Villages at Rochester Park |
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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?
Great
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, or email
Past or Paul Bradford. You are also welcome
to join us at any of our events or 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 (1-2x per month) keeps you up to date Great Oaks happenings.
Member & Attender News (1-2x 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 with our Pastor's 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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Meet the Corbin & Wendy Wagner 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 and a digital photo. Thanks!
Wendy and Corbin Wagner are proud parents of five children, most of which are grown. We have one teenager left, Cyndi, who keeps us on our toes. Wendy works at Wayne State University and Corbin with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. We live in Bloomfield Hills.
We are excited about the opportunities at Great Oaks Church. We have taken turns through the years serving God in the music and drama ministries and in leadership roles. We are hopeful for new friends and new ways to serve God. It is truly exciting to help start a church and help develop its character and heart -- a heart for loving people through Jesus Christ our Savior.
 Corbin, Cyndi, and Wendy Wagner |
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Great Oaks Church
email: Info@GreatOaksChurch.com
phone: 616-886-5500
web: www.GreatOaksChurch.com
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