Relationally Authentic
One of our values at OMPC is relational authenticity. As we grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord, a nature overflow is growing in depth of authentic relationships with those around us. From children to youth to adults of all ages, OMPC offered opportunities and events for members, visitors and our community “over the fence” to engage in the life of our church!
Eggstravaganza // Fall Festival
Due to rain and wet field conditions, the Oak Kids Eggstravaganza was moved to an indoor egg hunt followed by an outdoor festival! We had over 500 people attend this community-wide event!
This year’s Fall Festival was in connection with Part 2 of our US Ministries Weekends. In addition to fun rides, games and food trucks, our ministry partners were present to share about their ministries and connect with the congregation and community.
OMPC Adult Ministries Engaging in Authentic Community
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Highlights:
Club Tuesday (Ultimate & Pickleball)
Men’s Scripture & Fellowship met weekly on Thursdays
Men’s Fish Fry
Men’s Wild Game Night
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Highlights:
3rd Annual Strength in Weakness
75 Women went on the Women’s Beach Retreat
Growing in Grace Vision Casting Event
Prodigal Pottery Christmas Event
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Highlights:
The Table With Caleb Click drew a large YoPro crowd
Weekly Coffee Connection (bible studies) for Men & Women
Engaged with PCA Young Adults through Trivia Night and Worship Night
Established a College Ministry presence at OMPC
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Highlights:
Monthly socials & service opportunities
New purpose statement determined this year: Growing in Community and Service
Women’s Beach Retreat
The theme of this year’s Women’s Beach Retreat was Zephaniah 3:17. The desire for the Beach Retreat Team was for each woman to hear they are loved by the Lord and that He rejoices over them with loud singing!
“The Lord your God is in your midst,
a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Oak Kids Summer
Oak Kids Summer Stats 2024
VBS: Over 430 children attended, Over 275 Adult & Youth Serve Team Members
Crazy Days: Over 365 Children
Bloom: Over 170 girls; 25 Adult Serve Team Members
Pine Cove City at OMPC: 179 campers; 50% OMPC Members or Visitors; 6 Children came to Christ at camp
Clubhouse Summer: Nearly 100 children served
Mustard Seeds Music Mondays: 12 children and young adults with special needs
Our 2024 VBS missions project goal was to raise $10,000 to purchase sporting equipment for Sacred Road Kids Club, engaging boys and girls on White Swan and Warm Springs Native American reservations in the Pacific Northwest with the love and grace of the gospel. Our kids went above and beyond in their creativity to raise money, and we raised $14,607.99 for Sacred Road Ministries!
Angie Hoffman, OMPC’s former Elementary Discipleship Coordinator, retired after serving over 20 years in Children’s Ministry at OMPC.
New Preschool Sunday Coordinator: Kathryn Cline
Lauren Edmondson changed roles from Preschool Sunday Coordinator to full-time Elementary Coordinator.
“[My son] & I are closer relationally after the father/son weekend than before. I believe [my son] learned about true fellowship and the importance in having others encourage and walk with him and not go it alone.”
Mark Long continued with his ParentU Podcast, launching Season 3 in Fall 2024. Click the image above to access the ParentU Podcast episodes.
New Adult Ministries Staff: Kala Waldron, Engagement Coordinator
@ the Youth House in 2024
2024 was a year full of FUN in the Youth House! From Sunday YDC to Sunday evening worship, weekly D-groups and JrHi Bible Study, events, and retreats, the Youth House kept OMPC Youth active and engaged all year long!
YOUTH HOUSE STATS
71 SrHi Students went on the SrHi Beach Retreat
60 JrHi Students went to The Edge in June
26 Students went on the Summer Missions Trip to Warm Springs, OR
65 JrHi Students went on The Getaway Retreat in November
78 SrHi Students are signed up for Winter Advance (Dec 2024-Jan 2025)
Youth House Staff Update: Cole Eddins, JrHi Guys Coordinator
““I think what was so sweet about [the SrHi Beach Retreat] is that as I look back, I would describe the trip as a direct answer to the prayer requests that the church prayed for. I don’t know that I’ve ever experienced as stark of a contrast from worship night one to worship night three. Our students encountered Jesus and it was so evident. The lines between grades and school were blurred in the most unlikely of places. Our seniors took on the mantle of leadership and led with enthusiasm and passion. It really was an incredible answer to prayer.””
Highlights:
Westminster has its highest enrollment with 615 students.
Westminster celebrated our 25th anniversary in September. Governor Ivey sent a video congratulating Westminster.
Mrs. Keeler is celebrating her 20th year at Westminster.
Westminster broke ground on The Community Life Center which will provide additional classroom space, a dedicated fine arts space, a gymnasium, a lighted track and soccer field, and a space for students and the Westminster community to gather.
