FEATURED EVENTS
Seeing Jesus Together: 2024 Church-wide Bible Reading Plan and Journal
Each year, the OMPC Senior Leadership Team chooses a devotional or reading plan to encourage our congregation to spend daily time with the Lord and in His Word. For 2024, our church-wide “devotional plan” is a little different from years past! Instead of a devotional, we are using the Seeing Jesus Together Journal, which is a structured guide for individuals to use for the reading, praying through and application of God’s Word. In order to facilitate structure for the use of this journal, we have provided a church-wide Bible Reading plan that assigns New Testament and Psalms passages to each week for you to use as a guide.
For the most effective use of this journal, we provided a training during our Discipleship Hour in December 2023 to give an overview of the journal, share info on the process and provide insight to the vision for what we are hoping to achieve as individuals and as a congregation for the year as a result of daily time in God’s Word. Click the buttons below for instructions, sample journal entry, resources, and the Bible Reading Plan, as well as the video image for the recording of the Discipleship Hour training.
Journals are available to purchase/pick up on Sunday mornings near the Welcome Center, or during the week at the Receptionist Desk. If you purchase a journal through the link below, show your email receipt upon pickup to receive your pre-purchased journal.
Journals are $10/each. We encourage each individual to use his/her own journal!
Info: Chad Walker
Advent at OMPC
Worship with OMPC during the Advent Season! Our sermon series is called “Emmanuel” and we’ll dive into Luke 1 & 2 looking at how from a manger came a king, a deliverer, the Savior come to bring us hope, to shepherd us into the presence of our heavenly Father.
Services at 8:15 & 10:45 am, with our special Christmas Worship Service called “Manger Throne” on December 15. This service is led by the OMPC Worship Choir.
Women's Christmas Event: Prodigal Pottery
Kick off the Christmas Season with the women of OMPC at our Prodigal Pottery Christmas Event! Our US Ministry Partner, King's Home, will share about what the Lord is doing locally here in Birmingham. We will also make a clay Christmas ornament led by Prodigal Pottery, a ministry out of King's Home. Prodigal Pottery supports women in need who are fleeing homelessness, domestic abuse and sex-trafficking by employing, equipping and empowering them in the name of Jesus.
The $25 registration cost will cover supplies from Prodigal Pottery to lead us in this impactful Christmas Event. We hope you will bring a friend and join us for this time of fellowship and encouragement with the Women's Ministry at OMPC!
Manger Throne
Hope is an expectation that desires will be met, but when we take our eyes off of Jesus our longings become disillusionment. Advent reminds us of the long story of God's people, longing for the fulfillment of a covenant of deliverance. This longing is met in the person and deity of Jesus, who came to breathe our air, to die a sinner's death on our behalf and to give us a fresh hope for renewal as a signal to the nations of God's grace and goodness. We invite you to experience hope this Advent as we celebrate our King Jesus who made His throne in a manger before establishing Himself a throne in our hearts.
Join us at 8:15 or 10:45 am for Manger Throne, our Christmas Season Worship Service, led by the OMPC Worship Ministry.
Christmas Eve at OMPC
Celebrate Christmas Eve at OMPC! Services are at 5:00 & 6:30 pm. We encourage families with children of all ages to worship with us (our childcare workers worship with their families on Christmas Eve as well!). The 5:00 pm service is our family-friendly service and our 6:30 pm is our candlelight service. Invite family, friends and neighbors and worship with us on Christmas Eve!
Gospel Waltz Journey
The Gospel Waltz Journey is an intentional discipleship experience (based on the Gospel Waltz paradigm) that is designed to be a life-giving resource and an opportunity for community to help people move out of the darkness of isolation into the light of who God created them to be.
The journey is a foundational Gospel 101 study which includes an introductory 3-day retreat and a team-oriented 9-week follow-up path, which includes curriculum for individual reflection and teams to process together.
Men's Wild Game Night
All men are invited to join us at the Lindsey Farm in Leeds for a night of great food, fellowship, vision casting. Bring any meat you'd like to grill yourself, the beverages you'd like to drink & a chair. We'll supply sides, water and tea. We'll have a speaker and cast vision for men's ministry. Register through the link below. Info: Dax Gibson
Oak Kids Movie Night
Invite your friends and neighbors for Oak Kids Movie Night! Join us on the Soccer Field on Friday, November 8. We’ll have Popcorn and will show the movie Inside Out 2. This is a free event!
Fall Festival
Join us for the Fall Festival on Sunday evening, October 20! This church-wide/community-wide event will have rides, bouncy houses, food trucks, cotton candy and more! Invite your friends and neighbors and join us for this great Fall event.
If you’d like to learn more about US Missions at OMPC, be sure to connect with the US Ministry Partners who will be visiting, or stop by the Welcome Table to learn how to get involved in service over the fence and over the mountain.
US Missions Conference
The US Missions Conference at OMPC is an opportunity for our church to celebrate all God is doing in and through our US Ministry Partners as well as to consider ways that we can be mobilized into service over the fence and over the mountain.
On Sunday, October 13, we’ll kick off US Missions with guest speaker, Russ Whitfield, RUF Assistant Coordinator of Cross-Cultural Advancement. At 9:15 am, we encourage all to stop by the Missions Center for a US Missions Breakfast and the opportunity to connect with visiting US Ministry Partners before going to Discipleship Classes.
We’ll conclude our US Missions Conference with the Fall Festival on October 20! At the Festival. you will have more opportunities to hear from and connect with our US Ministry Partners.
Info: Morgan Nordyke, Missions Coordinator
Gospel Waltz Journey Informational Lunch
Save the Date for the Next Retreat: January 10-12, 2025
The Gospel Waltz Journey is an intentional discipleship experience (based on the Gospel Waltz paradigm) that is designed to be a life-giving resource and an opportunity for community to help people move out of the darkness of isolation into the light of who God created them to be.
The journey is a foundational Gospel 101 study which includes an introductory 3-day retreat and a team-oriented 9-week follow-up path, which includes curriculum for individual reflection and teams to process together.
Join us for lunch to learn more about this process, how to join a group and what to expect on this journey. Register through the link below!
Growing in Grace: Women's Ministry Vision Event
2 Peter 3:18 says "Grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory forever and ever."
Second Peter 3:18 commands us to grow in both the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John wrote that the law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus. Both. Join the Women of OMPC as we fellowship, laugh, consider and pray for the women in our church to become engaged, equipped and empowered to serve in the diverse ministries of OMPC.
A Praying Life Seminar
LEARNING TO PRAY IN A DISTRACTING WORLD
Many of us are quietly defeated in our private prayer lives. We’ve tried praying, but it just doesn’t seem to work. So we feel a combination of frustration and guilt. In this seminar, we will learn step-by-step how to begin a private life of prayer in fellowship with our heavenly Father. This seminar is not for victorious Christians, but Christians who often find themselves defeated in the trenches. It deals with such practical questions as...
How do you stay focused when you are distracted with so much to do? How do you pray longer than five minutes?
How do you pray when your own life is messed up?
How do you ask when you’ve tried it before and it doesn’t work?
"The 'A Praying Life Seminar' is the most practical training in prayer possible. I highly recommend it."
- Tim Keller Redeemer Presbyterian Church, NYC
Join us for this two-day seminar led by Lyle Caswell, Founding Pastor of Christ Community Church in Lakeland, FL. This seminar will address the following key elements to learn in prayer:
Prayer as a relationship
Prayer as conversation
Prayer as tension
Problems in prayer
The cost is $10 until September 1; $15 until day-of Seminar. The cost includes materials, dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday.
Schedule
Friday, September 13:
5:45 pm - Check-in and dinner
6:30 - 9:00 pm - Seminar
Saturday, September 14:
8:00 am - Continental breakfast
8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Seminar
WSOM 25th Anniversary
WSOM 25th Anniversary
Date: Friday, September 6
Time: 6:00–8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church
The evening will begin with a short program in the sanctuary, where we will give thanks to God for His steadfast love and guidance over the past 25 years. After the program, we will move outside for a time of fellowship, featuring dinner catered by Creekside BBQ, swing dancing to the tunes of Pineapple Skinners, dessert trucks, and the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
In addition to the Friday evening celebration, WSOM invites you to join us on Saturday morning, September 7, for a prayer walk. This will be a meaningful time to seek God’s continued blessings for Westminster as we embark on the next 25 years.
Click the links below to sign up for dinner and/or the Prayer Walk.
Dinner: https://www.westminsterknights.org/fs/form-manager/view/955c8d5f-a9a1-41bc-af2e-8d4db56c31a4
Prayer Walk: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvNBIUUML-AfDCzFdJ89u8wYaFHX9q4tIb5OXXKRqHOoDJ9g/viewform
Women's Bible Studies
Women’s Bible Studies begin the week of September 2! Take a look at the ones offered below and sign up through the link provided! Info: Lauren Cannon
Tabernacle: God With Us | Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Pam Turner
The Tabernacle is one of the most clear and beautiful pictures in the Old Testament that points us to the coming Savior, Jesus Christ. Join us on Tuesday nights as we see Jesus’ desire to dwell with his people and his plan for their salvation as illustrated through the Tabernacle and fulfilled in Christ.
Holy Spirit: We Are Not Orphans | Wednesdays, 10:00 am AND 7:00 pm, Sue Harris, S-180 (same study, two different time offerings)
Sometimes we shy away from considering the person, power and work of the Holy Spirit. But by the Spirit the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. By the Spirit the Word roots itself in the hearts of sinners and produces fruit. Join us on Wednesday evenings as we unpack passages throughout scripture that teach us deep truths about the Holy Spirit and His active, present and powerful role in our lives.
Revelation | Thursdays, 9:30 am, Christine Bracewell, S-180, Using the book “Revelation” by Jen Wilkin
Revelation shouldn't leave us fearful or confused, but its imagery and concepts often confound our modern ears. If all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, we should assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. Study Revelation verse-by-verse to discover how the last book of the Bible is accessible, helpful, and speaks a steadying word of assurance and endurance to the church in every age.
Book of Colossians | Fridays, 11:00 am, Jessica Hale & Holly Mackle, S-180
Paul’s letter to the Colossians is a jewel of Christian scripture. Only 4 chapters long, its easy to read in one sitting, yet it provides stunning vistas of the perfections of Christ that few other New Testament documents can match in such a short space. Join us as we grow in the discipline of observing and meditating on God’s word in this 9-week bible study.
*If the cost of the book prohibits you from participating in a study, please email Lauren Cannon and she will coordinate your registration.
Click the button below to register for Bible Studies! Info: Lauren Cannon
One-Service Sunday: Labor Day Weekend
Join us for one service only on Labor Day Weekend! We’ll gather Sunday, September 1 at 10:45 am for Worship and teaching. Pastor of Outreach, Life Groups and Newcomers will preach on prayer, preparing our hearts for A Praying Life Seminar coming up September 13 & 14. Please note the following adjustments to this One-Service Sunday at OMPC:
Only 10:45 am Service is Meeting
9:30 Discipleship Classes NOT Meeting (children, youth and adults)
Only Nursery & Preschool provided for Childcare
Kids Worship not meeting for K-2nd
Sunday Evening Activities NOT meeting (Kids Choir, ROCK, Life Groups, Youth House)
All normal Sunday morning and evening programming will resume September 8!
Men's Fish Fry
Men of OMPC, join us for a Fish Fry and some fellowship on August 27. We'll enjoy being together over good food, consider some vision for men's ministry and hear a word from Tim Bennett, Director of Gospel Tree Ministries & OMPC Elder.
Compassion Groups at OMPC
Compassion Groups are hosted by the Shepherding Ministry at OMPC and are ongoing opportunities to experience God's healing grace within a small group setting focused on a particular topic or area of struggle. Starting August 18, our Men's Anger Group meets weekly on Sundays at 3:00 pm in Room C-244, and the Grief Support Group meets Sundays at 3:30 pm in Room C-241. If you are interested in any group, please click the image above to fill out a registration interest form, and a member of our Shepherding Ministry staff will follow up with you.
Fall Launch
Save the date for Fall Launch at OMPC! Join us for worship at 8:15 or 10:45 am as Lead Pastor Caleb Click kicks off a new sermon series on the Book of Jonah. We’ll have new Adult Discipleship Classes at 9:30 am, along with Children’s and Youth Discipleship. All Children will move up to their next age group in discipleship, including Fall 2024 Kindergarten through 2nd graders moving up to 10:45 am Kids Worship.
Sunday Evening Activities also resume, with Kids Choir kickoff party at 4:30 pm in the Choir Room, The R.O.C.K. (for K-6th graders) and JrHi at 5:30 pm and SrHi at 7:00 pm in the Youth House. Many Life Groups will also kick off during our Sunday Evening Activities. Contact Dax Gibson to get connected to a group!
MINISTRY CALENDARS & GROUPS AVAILABLE THIS FALL
YoPro The Table with Caleb Click
Mark your calendar for our next YoPro gathering with Caleb Click, "The Table," at Seeds Coffee in Edgewood! This is a great time to gather for fellowship with other Young Professionals and teaching from Lead Pastor Caleb Click.
Bullfrog Choir
Calling all men, fathers and sons to come sing (or croak!) on stage at our 21st annual Bullfrog Choir! Hop up on stage at the start of the countdown for the 10:45 am Service, and lead our congregation in worship on July 28. No singing experience necessary!
Info: Jason Sears
POSTPONED: OMPC Movie Night
OMPC Family Movie Night has been POSTPONED due to the likelihood of rain in the forecast on Thursday. While we are disappointed we cannot host “Christmas in July” this year, we look forward to rescheduling movie night in the future! Stay tuned for our rescheduled date!
Sermon Series on The Book of Ruth
Join us Sunday, July 14 as Lead Pastor Caleb Click kicks off a new sermon series on the Book of Ruth. For the next five weeks, we’ll walk through chapter by chapter the story of God’s steadfast love to his people, and how his people can love others with the love they’ve received from God. Join us at 8:15 or 10:45 am July 14, 21, 28, August 4, and 11 for this series!
Men’s Scripture + Fellowship
Men, join us for our Summer Scripture + Fellowship on Thursday mornings in July! We’ll gather in the Discover Room (C-242) at 7:00 am for a time of walking through Scripture using the Seeing Jesus Together Journal. Come as you are - we look forward to diving in the Word together this Summer! Info: Dax Gibson
Women's Summer Supper
Our Women's Summer Supper is a great time to connect with women at OMPC during summer months! Meet at the Youth House at 6:00 pm for dinner and fellowship. We'll enjoy time together and a game of bingo! Click the button to register. Info: Lauren Cannon
Men's Pickleball & Frisbee
All men of OMPC (including SrHi Youth!) are invited to weekly gatherings during the summer for pickleball and ultimate frisbee! Join us Tuesday nights from 7:00 – 9:00 PM June 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30.
All events will be held at the OMPC Basketball Court by the Youth House.
Info: Dax Gibson
Youth House Summer Kickoff/Family Grill out
Kick off Summer at the Youth House with all rising 7th through rising 12th grade students, parents and siblings! This event kicks off the rising 7th graders season in the Youth House at OMPC and provides the opportunity for all Youth House parents to connect with one another and learn more about the ministry of the Youth House. All families will also have the opportunity to meet the Youth summer interns. Free lunch provided for all - free hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks.
Info: Marissa Williams (link to: marissa@ompc.org)
The Values of a Gospel Church
The Mission of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church is to engage every neighbor with the surprising power of grace. It's a statement that is emphasized in every Sunday morning service, a motive that drives every program and gathering, and a mission that we long for each of our members to personally experience and multiply where we live, work and play.
In this Summer sermon series, we are going to hear from several pastors on the mission and the values of who we are as a church - what it means to be grace driven, relationally authentic and kingdom oriented. These foundational beliefs of OMPC are what compel us to grow in the gospel of grace and fulfill our mission together as a church body.
Join us Sundays at 8:15 or 10:45 am as we dive into the foundational beliefs of OMPC!
Summer Kickoff at OMPC
Kick off Summer at OMPC! We'll begin a new Sermon Series on the Values of OMPC, diving into the heart and vision behind our desire to be a gospel-centered church that impacts one another over the pew, our neighbors over the fence and over the mountain and the nations overseas!
During the 9:30 am hour, we'll offer a new set of Adult Discipleship Classes. Our Youth will meet in the Youth House and the children K-6th will meet in the Gym for discipleship.
One Service Sunday, May 26
Join us for one service only at 10:45 am on Sunday, May 26. Our 9:30 am Discipleship Classes will not be meeting, and only Nursery and Preschool childcare will be provided for Oak Kids. We'll resume with our regular Sunday morning schedule on June 2 for our Summer Kickoff!
Pickleball & Game Night
The Forerunners and Young Professionals are gathering for an afternoon of friendly competition, games and a grill out! Meet at the Youth House and bring $5 to cover the cost of food.
Congregational Meeting
On Sunday, May 19, plan to gather at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary for a Congregational Meeting to hear from Westminster School regarding a much-needed facilities expansion that will break ground at the Upper School Campus this Summer. Head of School Eric DeVries and his team have been working hard to raise the money for this project over the last several months. They anticipate raising the full amount required for the project but will need a three-year bridge loan of up to $5,000,000 to allow time for the pledges to be paid. The Session voted unanimously to ask the congregation's approval to move forward with this project. During our Congregational Meeting, Eric DeVries will make a full presentation of the project and vision for the use of this new facility as we seek your approval for this short-term bridge loan.
Battle for the Heart Informational Lunch
Learn more about the Battle for the Heart discipleship process at our upcoming informational lunch following worship on May 5. The Battle for Hearts experience offers a series of retreats, devotionals, and team meetings for you and your team to encounter the heart of God and come to a transformational understanding of His design for our hearts. The process begins with a 4-day retreat followed by several weeks of team meetings to walk through the follow-through material.
Serve Day
OMPC’s Mobilization Ministry desires to help our church make a spirit-filled difference through a grateful lifestyle of generosity, mercy, and reconciliation that continues to abound over the fence, over the mountain, and overseas. To help us achieve this, we have organized a serve day on May 4, 2024. We'll have projects at King's Home, Royal Divinity Ministries, Hearts in Hands, Oak Mountain Missions and Christian Service Mission. Click the Register link to sign up and select the project that's a fit for you. Limited spots available at each project.
Info: Juan Vasquez
Combined Adult Discipleship: Taking the Gospel Over the Fence
On Sunday, April 21, all Adult Discipleship Classes will gather in the Sanctuary for a combined session on evangelism. We'll hear from our Adult Ministries team about the need for evangelism in our daily lives, the motivation to evangelize, and then practical next steps we can all take to share the gospel over the fence! Whether you're a regular Sunday morning ADC attendee or you're just interested in learning more about evangelism, we encourage you to attend this church-wide gathering.