Youth Ministry Outing: St. Augustine vs. Shaw Football Game

     On 11/8/14, the Youth Ministry took its youth to see the football game between St. Augustine U. and Shaw U. They had a wonderful during all quarters of the game...especially at halftime! They had fun, FOOD, and fellowship as they gathered together to watch the game. In the end, St. Augustine beat Shaw U. (16-9) and the Falcons got to celebrate again! Congrats to the Falcons...and the Bears!

OCBC's 149th Homecoming and Church Anniversary: Celebrating 149 Years For the Lord!!!

     On October 26, 2014, Oak City Baptist Church celebrated their 149th Homecoming and Church Anniversary. We had a lot to celebrate about as we fellowshipped together in sprit and in truth. OCBC's Celestial Celebration Choir led the service in song and music, and Sis. Karen Bethea-Shields led the service.

     Sis. Kimberly Smalls-McDougal told of our church's history and the struggle our ancestors went through to found and create our church in the Lord.

     Finally, our very own Rev. Dr. William T. Newkirk Sr. preached the marvelous sermon "Celebrating God's Promises and Blessings!" Boy...it was awesome!

     If you missed out on today, you've missed out another awesome and special treat! So, if you have, make sure you join us in the Sundays and Wednesdays beyond to catch up!

Revival @ OCBC

     On September 23-25, OCBC had its annual revival! During our revival, churches from all over North Carolina came to be revived and to lift up their spirits! If you weren't there to revive your own spirit, you missed out on a lot...we mean a LOT!

Ushers' Emphasis Sunday

     On August 24th, 2014, OCBC celebrated with its ushers on Ushers' Emphasis Sunday. All of OCBC's ushers were recognized and honored for all that they do as ushers. Their theme was "An Offering Unto God," and their theme's scripture was Leviticus 22:26-29 and Romans 12:1. Bro. Mosengo Jose Ndombe Jr. presided over the service, and the Voices of Oak City rendered wonderful and marvelous music for the service. Also, our Pastor, preached the sermon of "An Offering Unto God" based on the Ushers' theme for the service. Once again...if you weren't here, you've got to be here next Sunday!

OCBC's Annual Homecoming Outing at Saint Augustine's University Golf and Recreational Complex at Meadowbrook

     On August 16th, 2014, OCBC and its members celebrate their annual 

Homecoming Celebration with OCBC's very own Homecoming Committee. We all went out to Saint Augustine's University Golf and Recreational Complex at Meadowbrook...and we had fun!

     There was delicious food, fun games, and the Cake Walk! We ALL had fun...and if you weren't there...make sure you there next year!

     

     

WMBA Annual Unified Banquet 2014

     On August 15th, 2014, WMBA hosted its Annual Unified Banquet at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. 
     The Reverend Dr. James S. Utley (WMBA's 4th Vice Moderator) presided over the banquet with our current moderator, Rev. Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr.
     Two of OCBC's very own were recognized at the Banquet:

-Miss Cydney D. Peebles was 1 out of the 2 college freshmen that were honored and recognized for winning the Annual Usher Essay Contest.

-Mister Mosengo J. Ndombe Jr. won 3rd place in the Junior Division of the James F. Wertz Oratorical Contest.

WE'RE SO PROUD OF THEM BOTH!!!

     The WMBA Men's Choir led the Banquet in song and music, and Rev. Dr. Sir Walter L. Mack, Jr. (our Guest Speaker) led us in a wonderful and powerful sermon based on the scripture Jude (1:) 24-25.

     If you weren't able to get tickets beforehand, make sure you get yours next year...'cause we don't think you'll want to miss the next banquet!!!

Praise & Worship Service

     On August 8th, 2014, OCBC had another of its monthly Praise & Worship Services. This worship service was a hit as Minister Cassandra Stone preached her first sermon at OCBC called "Are You Half-Dressed...What's That You Got On?"

   The sermon's main scripture and the sermon spoke on how Christians should have their full armor on so that they will be prepared and ready to stand against the devil. 

  The music was rendered by our Praise Team, and Rev. Dr. Mary Smalls presided over the service.

   Minister Stone's sermon shook and woke everyone up...and if you weren't there, you missed...another...treat!