He’s Got Your Whole World in His Hands

By: Ms. Amy
 
So, I’m sitting here today flooded in self-pity. I can’t do what I want, I can’t see who I want. I miss the hugs of my little nieces and nephews so much it hurts. I get teary-eyed just thinking about their birthday parties we’re missing, their antics, their laughing, the potlucks together. My work at the office is almost wrapped up, so what will we do then? Can I get an AMEN here? Anybody have one or two of these feelings? Yet I don’t have the extra struggles many of you face: I don’t have little people at home trying to do schoolwork, to keep entertained, fed, cleaned, Read more…

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Finding Inspiration (in This Time)

With this coronavirus pandemic taking over our lives, it’s been tough to find the inspiration to write. It’s so easy to get caught up in the fear and stress of it all. But, we can work our way out of feeling down and depressed. We only need to look to God. When we focus our attention on Him and not on our problems, our outlook becomes different. When we think about those who are on the front lines every day, taking care of us, making sure we’re safe, that’s our inspiration to fight through our troubles. So many people are out there keeping us going, providing everything we need to make it through. Things are different, things have Read more…

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Hope

“What would I do at this time without hope?” I’ve asked myself that question many times over the last few weeks of being at home in isolation. The coronavirus is front and center everywhere. Jobs are being lost, people are getting sick, some losing their lives, the economy is falling quicker than a lead balloon and we can’t escape any of it when turning on the tv.
 
I’m not going to sugar coat it – week one of isolation (5 weeks ago for me starting to work from home daily) was a bit tough for me. Everyone was nervous and we didn’t know much about this virus (not that we Read more…

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COVID19 – Pt. 1

Oakwood Family,

 
Just like churches across our nation, Oakwood is moving to an fully online format for the next few weeks to comply with the spirit of the declared national and state health emergencies. We appreciate your patience as we make this shift. You can expect that we’ll enhance the experience each week. Please stand by for information regarding our plans to take other ministries online like children’s, youth, and adult Bible studies.
 
This weekend’s service will be posted at 9am on Sunday, March 15 to our YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/OakwoodChurch) and Facebook page (facebook.com/oakwoodchurchsaline).
 

We hope you’ll enjoy your time with us and plan to visit us online again next weekend. 
Should you have any questions, please email us at  info@oakwoodchurch.org.

Ways to Give:
  • Online: Text oakwoodchurch to 77977 for a link to give online, or visit give.oakwoodchurch.org.
  • Snail Mail: Send offerings to 525 E. Michigan Ave #328 Saline, MI 48176

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