From the Pastor's Desk

Dear Church,
        I want to thank every person who has prayed for me, called me, sent cards, visited, and brought food.  You are truly a loving and gracious church.  I love you and appreciate all you have done.  I am improving day by day and I can’t wait to be back with you in worship and service to our Lord.
        I have heard how God has been blessing over the past weeks-by those who have joined and rededicated their lives to the Lord.  I want to welcome Joe and Melissa Davis, Sandra Jones, David and Sheena England, and Mechelle Sankey to our church family.  We thank the Lord for you and are praying for God to use you in a mighty way at OBC.
I want to thank Mickey and Pete and others who have stepped up to the plate to help out in my absence.  I thank the Lord for men of God like Bob Bowman and Tim Millwood and other men who will preach in August.
Thank you, church, for your attendance and your service.  God has allowed me to have time with my family and time to pray and seek His face for the future of Oakland.  God has great plans for Oakland.  I believe the greatest days are before us.
Pray much and let’s believe God for great and mighty things.

Serving the Savior, Pastor Mike