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We have found love and happiness at Oak-Griner and so will you!

Little did Barbara and I know back in October of 1980, when first introduced to this congregation, that our family would grow to what it is today. By far the most important titles conferred upon us since joining the Oak-Griner family are Maw-maw and Pa-Pa.

But imminently more important than the expansion of our own families is the subtle, sovereign work of the Lord God who is providentially guiding all of us. May you and we find our greatest fulfillment in submitting our thoughts and lives to the leadership of the Holy Spirit in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Come be our guests. Barbara and I will greet you at the church door.

PASTOR GRANT ANSWERS FOUR QUESTIONS CONCERNING

THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH

Pastor Grant's direct email: frankgrant@oakgriner.org

1. WHY DOES THE CHURCH EXIST (the people of God)? To serve as God’s agents of redemption.

a. Jesus’ first word of command: Let your light so shine before men (Mt. 5:16).

b. His last recorded words: Ye shall be my witnesses (Acts 1:8).

2. WHAT ARE WE TO BE AS A CHURCH?

a. The salt of the earth (Mt 5:13).

b. The light of the world (Mt 5:14).

c. The church consists of living stones built into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood (I Pet 2:15).

d. The church is an epistle (letter) of Christ written on hearts

(I Pet 3).

3. WHAT ARE WE TO DO AS A CHURCH?

a. To lead people to the living water and bread of life (Jn 4:13, 6:35, 7:38).

b. To train and equip the people of God for the work of ministry (Eph 4:11-12).

4. HOW ARE WE TO DO IT? By loving God and people (Mt 22:37-40); by going and making disciples; by baptizing them and teaching them to obey Christ (Mt 28:19).

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of Oak-Griner Baptist Church is to Adore God through Christ by Coming together before Him and Offering our service so that we can Reach others in Christ with the Gospel and Nurture the growth of believers.

A – Adore God through worship.

C – Come together before God through fellowship.

O – Offer yourself to God through service.

R – Reach others for God through evangelism.

N – Nurture believers in God through discipleship.

Adopted by the church on April 15, 2007. The acrostic “ACORN” is also the name for Oak-Griner’s newsletter.