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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
December 2024
December is upon us and with it the season of Advent. The warm days of
November belied the coming days of winter and the holiday season, but both will be here and soon. As we prepare for the birth of the Christ Child with carols and decorations, let us also prepare room in our hearts to welcome the message of Christmas.
Just as now, Jesus was born into a messy world of global power struggles and intrigue as well as the more personal concerns that human beings have shared for millennia. Jesus didn’t come because the world was perfect, or because we were perfect. Jesus came as a beacon of light and hope in the midst of our imperfection that we might know the depth of God’s love for us. And out of that love, that we might see a different way – a way that unites us and shows us a path to peace.
This is the fundamental message of Christ’s birth. It is why we look forward to Christmas all year long for it rekindles the flame of hope that lives within each of us. And so, each year we light the candles of Advent as we remind ourselves of the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love that came into the world that special night.
Consider this a personal invitation to join with us in worship this Advent and Christmas Eve as we ponder and rejoice over the Christmas message just as the faithful have done since the shepherds came to worship the baby in the manger.
And come back on Sunday, December 29th as we ring in the New Year with a return of Bell Sunday! We will make a joyful noise as we look forward to the possibilities of a new year.
May your Christmas be one of wonder and blessings,
Paster 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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