April 20th

​Greetings Oak Hill,
 
              It’s almost hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of April. Time has been funny to keep track of in these shelter-in-place days that we are living in and so some days feel faster while others seem to drag on. Even amidst all of these changes and the new rhythm that we are experiencing, I hope that you have found some opportunities to hone in on some of the positives that have been in place during these unique days. Perhaps this has been a welcome change in what normally would have been a rapid pace that a normal week would throw at you. Perhaps you are enjoying the extra family time or had some new opportunity to tackle a house or yard project that you had been putting off. Perhaps you have found some time to intentionally connect with a friend or family member that you had not talked to in a while. Perhaps you have been able to take some time to allow God to speak to you and teach you about your continued need for and reliance upon Him.
              It is in moments like this that we are brought to a renewed understanding that He is in control, that He is able, and that He is at work. This week we will wrap up our sermon series that has been walking us through and highlighting the immense character and nature of who God is and what He does. We have seen His reliability when things get tough, His dependability that provides us assurance in the challenging times, and His love and care for us to meet our needs as we walk in step with Him. I hope you have been as blessed as much as I have to get to walk through these reminders and many more as we have been in God’s Word together this past month. The power and assurance that God’s Word brings to us gives us perspective and trust as we navigate these days and weeks ahead together.
 
Connecting Lives in Grace and Truth
 
Online Services

• Join us for our Sunday services which stream online at 10:30 am through YouTube or our website.
• Check us out on YouTube or on our website to see the latest sermon or go back and watch some from our archives under the “Messages” tab on our main webpage.

 
RightNow Media

• Sign up to join our subscription for the largest online Christian digital library in the world.

 
Giving

• We thank you for your continued giving and generosity even in these unique days of not being able to gather collectively.
• Checks can be mailed to the church office at 8901 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
• Check out the link for our online giving on our main webpage. Just a few simple clicks and you’re supporting God’s ministry at and through Oak Hill. (Hint: If possible, we encourage you to set up your giving through your bank account as this involves a lesser fee per transaction compared with a credit/debit card.)

 
Connection Groups

• Are you looking to join a small group or a Bible study? We have several options of groups that are continuing to meet remotely. Use the list below to contact the group leader to join in on studying God’s Word. These also serve as some good social outlets too.
  • Adult Sunday School
    • For those who were going through the study in our Adult Sunday School, there is a desire to finish up the study on Untangling the Seven Desires of Your Heart. Contact Vaughn Kavlie at vckavlie@gmail.com for more information.

• Sundays
  • 6:30-7:15 pm on Zoom
  • A Study of the Holy Land by Ray Vanderlaan
  • Digital study guides available for purchase ($7)
  • Contact Janelle Baird (janellevesta@hotmail.com) or Tom Bothun (tbothun@design1ep.com)
• Mondays
  • 7:00-8:30 pm on Zoom
  • Contact Tom Seaver (tomseaver@live.com)

• Tuesdays
  • Women in the Word
  • 10:00-10:45 am on Zoom
  • God of Creation by Jen Wilkin
  • Contact Janelle Baird (janellevesta@hotmail.com)
• Wednesdays
  • 6:30-8:30 pm on Zoom
  • The Book of James
  • Contact Dave Erickson (daviderickson72@gmail.com)

• Thursdays
  • Young Adults
  • 6:30-8:30 pm on Zoom
  • 2 Corinthians
  • Contact Ben Bigaouette (benbigaouette@myoakhillchurch.com)

 
Community Involvement

• If you are looking for ways to serve and support local efforts in the metro area, take a look at some of the following options:
  • Help at Your Door – Shop for groceries at the Bloomington Cub Foods for those not able to go out and shop for themselves. (https://helpatyourdoor.org/volunteer/)
  • Hospitality Center for Chinese – Sign up to be a virtual conversation partner for a Chinese student/family at the University of Minnesota. (https://hcchinese.org/)
  • Salvation Army (https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-to-give/)
  • VEAP (https://veap.org/)

 
Masks for Ebenezer

• Another unique opportunity has been shared with us by one of our own. Kirsten Lehman, who works as a volunteer coordinator at Ebenezer, a senior living facility in Minneapolis, has reached out with an invitation to make cloth masks that can be donated to ensure that each resident has proper face protection in these unique days. Contact the office for a document with step-by-step instructions on how to make these protective masks.

 
In Christ,
Pastor Ben and the Oak Hill Elder Board