Serve

One of the purposes of this ministry is to show the genuine care and friendliness of the Oakwood family in a non-threatening way. We do this every Sunday by delivering a fresh baked good to our visitors’ homes. Bakers: Call to volunteer to bake a fresh item attractively wrapped for Sunday delivery. Takers: Call to arrange to help deliver baked goods to our visitors’ homes one Sunday after church. For more information contact Pastor Rusty at .

If you play an instrument, audition for the band. For Sunday serves, contact Pastor Will at . 

Greet and welcome baptismal candidates and help them prepare for baptism. For information contact Pastor Rusty at .

In the event of a death in the church family, this ministry helps meet the needs of the grieving family by providing a meal following a funeral service. Team members call on the church members to provide different vegetables, salads and desserts to accompany meat and bread provided by the church. The team is responsible for having the meal ready in the Student Worship Center and to provide the cleanup after. For more information contact Debbie Sorensen at

Help lead a women’s Bible study. For more information contact Lou Baumgardner at .

Love and disciple grade school age children. For Sunday mornings contact Patrick at . For Sunday night and Wednesday night contact Pastor Jody at

Sing in the Sunday morning choir. Rehearsal is Wednesdays 6:15-7:30pm in the choir room. No audition required. The Worship Choir sings during the morning services as well as seasonal events such as the Oakwood Christmas Celebration. Contact Daniel Jennings for more information at

One of the most important jobs on Sunday morning.  Be a part of the team that prepares coffee for our worshiping congregation. For more information please contact Misty Smith at

Greet, welcome, and provide requested information and direction to guests and people of Oakwood prior to each service. Serve at whatever Sunday you would like for 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the service begins. For more information contact Pastor Rusty at .

Invest in the lives of high school students. Contact Pastor Jordan for more information at

The Oakwood library provides various kinds of materials that strengthen the spiritual development, enrich the lives of church members, and enhance the teaching ministry of the church. For more information contact Pastor Dale at

Help with set up of the Lord’s Supper on Saturday morning and refills on Sunday between services. Assist in cleanup after church. For more information contact Debbie Sorensen at

Children of all ages with special needs are invited to attend Bible Study. A buddy will accompany each child to their regular class or to our special needs room, depending on his/her needs. They will feel loved and safe while learning about their Savior. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Amy Rose at

Help plan and execute activities for the Men’s Ministry. For more information contact Pastor Rusty at

Lead a men’s small group during the week. For more information contact Pastor Dale at

Love and disciple middle school students. For more information contact Pastor Brandon at

Help with construction projects for under-resourced families and their homes. For more information contact Pastor Will at

Partner with New Braunfels Christian Ministries to multiply possibilities in the lives of local elementary students by listening to kids read, serving food, or helping with homework.  For more information visit nbcm.org

Partner with New Braunfels Christian Ministries to multiply possibilities for local uninsured residents by leveraging your medical, dental, or administrative skills.  For more information visit nbcm.org

Audition and help lead worship during services. Contact Pastor Will for more information at

The Intercessory Prayer Ministry provides one of our most vital support ministries and is staffed by volunteer Prayer Warriors. Our members commit to one hour each week to pray for the needs of our church, our staff, our members, the local community, the state, the country, and missions and missionaries. For more information contact Mary Ford at the Prayer Line 830-620-PRAY (7729).

We dedicate ourselves to leading children to look toward Jesus and His teachings. Opportunities to serve are: Sunday AM & PM Bible Study Teacher or Assistant, Sunday AM Information Counter Worker, Monday BLEND (Women’s Ministry) Worker, Wednesday PM Bible Study Teacher or Assistant, Parents Night Out, Heart of Hope. Contact Lou Baumgardner at if you are interested.

Mentor other couples going through our Sunday night marriage enrichment program. Contact Oakwood for more information at

Help the church care for orphans. For more information contact Pastor Jeff Epley at

Oakwood Sewing Ministry comes together every Tuesday night from 5:30-7:30pm. We meet in room 104 of the Adult Education Building. Our ministry is to make baby quilts for Options for Life and we also make Prayer Quilts to provide to those with long term illnesses. Proverbs 31:13, “She seeks wool & flax, and WORKS with willing hands.” If you are interested in being a part of the Oakwood Sewing Ministry please contact Roxann Wendell at 

Lead an adult small group on Sunday mornings or throughout the week. For more information contact Pastor Dale at

Our Sunday Night service starts at 6:30pm in the Branch (Student Worship Center). Coffee Bar Team: Arrive Sundays around 4:45pm to brew coffee and set-up the coffee bar area. Team members help clean up and take everything down at the conclusion of the service. Includes all the free coffee you want! For more information contact Will Stevens at . Praise Team: If you play an instrument or like to sing, you are welcome to contact Will Stevens for more information at

This is the behind the scenes aspect of the worship ministry. Technical Arts is responsible for Sound, Camera, Lights, and the Computer Action of the service. For more information contact Jeffrey Owen at

TLC is a ministry that exists to spread some tender loving care to the elderly in our community. We visit nursing homes and shut-ins and have periodic luncheons and Bible studies at the church. For more information contact Misty Alva at 830-822-7519.

Oakwood has only one opportunity to make a good impression for our first time guests. The usher ministry is a vital link in establishing a great first impression. The primary responsibility is to make the worship experience enjoyable for our guests. Pass out worship guides with a smile and a handshake and help collect the morning offering. For more information contact Pastor Rusty at

To help in the preparation, serving or cleanup for Wednesday night suppers. This can include a full day in the kitchen helping prepare and cook or after supper cleanup. For more information contact Roxi at