Worship Service - Sunday, 1/12/25 - 9:30am
Welcome to Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church
At Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church, we support people as they seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We are an American Baptist Church in partnerships with American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island and American Baptist Churches, USA. We are ecumenically minded and seek opportunities for
worship and service with other community churches.
Our church welcomes diverse families. We provide for Christian Education (Sunday School) for school aged children, as well as a nursery for pre-school children during worship services.
A very important part of our worship at Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church is our music program. We have been blessed with a strong music ministry consisting of a Sanctuary Choir, Hand bell Choir, two
organists, and many musically talented members who readily share their gifts during the worship services throughout the year.
At the conclusion of worship every Sunday all are invited to the fellowship hall to join in conversation and refreshments.
Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church is located at 229 Wilbur Avenue in Cranston. We warmly invite you to worship with us on a Sunday morning at 9:30 am. Until then, may our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ richly bless you!
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From The Interim Pastor
January 2025
We have now been through a full church year together, and it has been such a blessing for me. I have been able to get to know many of you a lot better and I have learned more about what makes this church so special – it truly is all of you!
Once again, this Advent and Christmas Season has been filled with beautiful music and warmth. I felt the spirit of hope, peace, joy and love infusing every aspect of our shared ministry this season. I also want to thank each and every one for the generous gift I received from the church on Christmas Eve. Thank you. It is truly appreciated.
We now anticipate a new year and all the hopes we hold for the unfolding
months ahead of us. I know that for some, this year shines brightly, offering new adventures and milestones. I also know that for some, this year holds some uncertainty. Of course, none of us knows exactly what the new year will bring, but we do know that we walk into this year in faith – faith that is bolstered by the promise of Christmas – Emmanuel, God with us.
As with each new season, we also walk into the new year together, holding each other’s joys and concerns in love. As we support each other in faith and love, may we also look ahead with joyful anticipation of what God is doing in the midst of us. God’s blessings are new each day and are enough to meet our every need.
In this new year, may you find comfort and joy in God’s promises fulfilled in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And may your hearts be light as we walk together in hope and love.
Blessings abounding for a healthy and happy New Year,
Pastor Linda
Although we have been quiet the last few months,
the Search Committee has continued to meet. The
process of selecting a settled pastor for Oak Lawn
Community Baptist Church remains the Search
Committee's priority. We thank you for your
patience and prayers.
Corinne
Search Team Covenant of Commitment
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We will pray for the search team, our church, and our perspective pastor.
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We will see the leading of the Holy Spirit.
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We will agree on clear roles and responsibilities.
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We will pursue with integrity the pastoral selection process
upon which the team has agreed.
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We will respect the opinion of others.
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We will strive for peace, cooperation, respect, and unity in
our discussions.
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We will maintain confidentiality—candidate names, references, and team discussions will not be shared beyond the team and our consultant. We will not disclose confidential information to friends, family, or others.
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We will be punctual and attend all meetings, if at all possible.
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We will follow through on assignments.
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We will respect and communicate support for the team’s
decision as we recommend a candidate to our congregation.
The Legend of the Dogwood
There is a legend, that at the time of the Crucifixion, the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber of the cross.
That it was used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree. Jesus, nailed upon it, sensed this, and in His gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering said to it "Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross... two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns,
and all who see it will remember."
Submitted by: Robin Butzier
REPEAT DAILY
STAYING POSITIVE IS A MUST
PRAYING IS A MUST
IGNORING NEGATIVITY IS A MUST
STAYING FOCUSED IS A MUST
REMAINING HUMBLE AND GRATEFUL IS A MUST
BEING ON A MISSION TO BE AT PEACE, AND FINDING
A BETTER YOU, IS ESSENTIAL TO LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
Worship Service
Sundays, 9:30am ET
Contact Us
Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church
229 Wilbur Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921-1016
Phone: 401 944-0864
Email: olcbc229@gmail.com
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