Weekly Bulletin: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Making God’s Agenda Your Agenda -
Why Be a Mission-Minded Church?
Acts 1:1-8
Guest Speaker: Al Serhal
Executive Director, Hippo Valley Christian Center
Click here for sermon notes.
We’re glad you’re here! We are so honored you have joined us in worship today! Oak Park is a non-denominational family of Christians seeking to be Christ-centered and Bible-honoring. Click here for more information about our heritage, core values, and beliefs.
Because of Jesus, you matter to God and to us.
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We love your kids & youth!
Children’s Ministry (birth to 3-year-olds) meets on Sunday mornings at 9 am with age-appropriate teachings and activities. Parents, please check your children in at the CM Check-In Kiosk.
Children’s Ministry (birth-6th grade) meets on Sunday mornings at 11 am with age-appropriate teachings and activities. Parents, please check your children in at the CM Check-In Kiosk.
OPS: Oak Park Students (7th-12th grade) meet on Sunday evenings, 5 - 7 pm in the Student Worship Center Classroom (Fellowship Hall).
We worship together through . . .
Singing Praise: We lift our voices in honor of God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do. Feel free to stand or sit, sing along, or simply listen.
Biblical Teaching: We believe the Bible is God’s Word to us, teaching us how to know Him better and live for Him more devotedly.
Spiritual Commitment and Communion: If you are a Christian and want to participate in the Lord’s Supper, please do so after focusing your heart and mind on Jesus’ sacrifice for your sins (Luke 22:17-20).
Giving Back to God: The Bible instructs us to give cheerfully and willingly (2 Corinthians 9:7). If you would like to experience the joy that comes from giving back to God, please do so as an act of worship and devotion to the Lord. Click here for more ways you can give.
Prayer: Following the service, our pastors and elders are available at the front of the auditorium for prayer, to answer questions, to help you in your spiritual growth, or contact the church office to speak to a pastor.
Ways to Serve the Oak Park Family
You can serve the Oak Park family in many ways, on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. Currently, the Children's Ministry is in specific need of helpers and teachers. If you would like a staff member to contact you, please click here.
On-Campus Community Groups & Bible Studies
Sunday, 9 - 10 am, Adult Bible Class, facilitated by Carl Bockhahn; meets in the yellow classroom.
Sunday, 5 - 7 pm, OPS: Oak Park Students with Pastor Ace; 7th-12th graders; meets weekly at OPCC in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner is included.
Tuesday, 9:30 - 11 am, Women’s Bible Study, at OPCC in the Fellowship Hall. Designed for all ages! Contact Lisa Gray for more details.
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 pm, Men’s Bible Study with Pastor Jonathan; meets at OPCC in the “Yellow Classroom” in the Children’s Ministry area.
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Prayer for the Nation; facilitated by Mike Stewart and Bill Stebbins, meets at OPCC in the Fellowship Hall.
Thursday, 6 - 8 pm, Real Life Theology; facilitated by Pastor Mike, meets at OPCC in the Fellowship Hall.
Friday, 6 - 8 pm, Prayer Group; meets in the OPCC Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Come for a bit or the whole time. Even if you don’t like praying out loud, come and agree with us.
Third Saturday of the month, 8 - 9:30 am, B3: Bible-Bacon-Brotherhood; meets in the OPCC Fellowship Hall. All men, high school-aged and older are welcome to a time of fellowship, teaching, and of course, bacon! RSVP here so we know how much food to cook!
Note: Contact our Small Groups Pastor Jonathan Gray at Jonathan@oakparkchristian.org for more information.
Off-Campus Community Groups & Bible Studies this week
Tuesday, 6:30 - 8 pm, Adult Community Group; meets in Nipomo, facilitated by Connie Tunks.
Every other Wednesday, 6 pm, Women’s Discipleship Group; meets in Grover Beach and includes dinner, facilitated by Katie Mendoza and Fran Walker. A Spirit lead time of sharing God’s Word and life experiences while developing connections in a safe, prayer-filled space.
Note: Contact our Small Groups Pastor Jonathan Gray at Jonathan@oakparkchristian.org for more information.
Upcoming Events
B3: Bible-Bacon-Brotherhood, Saturday, September 20th, 8—9:30 am. All men high school-aged and older are welcome for a time of fellowship, teaching, and of course, bacon! Please call/text 805.481.7092 to RSVP or email jonathan@oakparkchristian.org.
Children’s Ministry needs volunteers, one Sunday morning commitment per month to serve as an aid or a teacher (and you don't have to miss "big church" because you can attend the other service). You can hold babies in the Nursery, play with Toddlers in 2s & 3s, help K-2nd grade learn about Jesus, or influence 3rd-6th graders as they begin to explore the Bible and develop their own faith. Our new Children's Ministry Coordinator, Kim Bergantzel, would love to talk with you, answer your questions, allay your trepidation, and put you to work (after a background check, of course!). Reach out to her at kim@oakparkchristian.org.
Women’s Ministry Meeting, Saturday, October 4th, 4-6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. All women are invited to a time of fellowship and planning the Women’s Christmas Party in December. We’ll also be looking at doing something in November (ideas?) and 2026 events and gatherings. Contact Lisa Gray (805.219.9461 or lisajoygray8287@gmail.com) for more information.
New Sunday Morning Women's Bible Study, This Morning with God, beginning October 5th, 9 - 10 am, facilitated by Karen Bockhahn. Deepen your experience with the Bible in this personalized, interactive study of Scripture in small "chunks" that will bless you. Join us and see God working through His Word. Meeting room to be determined.