Pastor’s Corner

GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This is the 1st Sunday of the month & your record of coming to church on Sundays is off to a GREAT start!! :) haha….God is so good. I hope that all had a good New Year & you are looking forward to 2026 (wow, that’s tough to write)

Last week I talked about the living hope that we have as we closed out the year. This morning I want to throw a challenge to you all about making incremental shifts in your walk with the Lord that will help put you on the trajectory of growing in Jesus & allowing the Lord to move in your life, change your heart, and move in your families.

I am so encouraged that you are here this morning and my parents will be here in the 2nd service. My cup has been full as family has been in town including that new grandson of ours: Beckett Thomas

Be blessed today….experience His presence, & let’s grow as Disciples!!!

DON’T PACK AWAY ‘HOPE’ with all of the Christmas decor!!! (more on that in my message)

PG c[_]

NEW OSO ELDER NOMINATIONS ARE STILL VALID::

The Biblical qualifications for an elder are found in:

1 Timothy 1:3-7, Titus 1:6-9

For Oso Creek Elders, An Elder must:

(1) Be faithful in tithing (the first 10% of income), investing financially in the Lord’s Kingdom work (2) Be active in the church by serving in some capacity or ministry furthering the Kingdom work of this local church (3) Be an active & committed member of an Oso Creek Life Group (4) Be a committed member of Oso Creek Church, having signed the membership covenant, for a minimum of 1 year

The duties and responsibilities of an Oso Creek Church elder is one of leadership, accountability, and financial responsibility. The elders meet regularly to pray, discuss the financial aspect of the church, expense benevolent funds, plan and strategize with the pastor, and help Oso Creek’s mission and vision continue on point.

The elders set the annual budget and review it monthly. They serve as a help to the church, a help to the staff/ministries, a help to the pastor, and provide a spiritual presence for the members of Oso Creek Church. They are to be approachable and accessible by anyone in the church.

Paid Church Staff AND spouses of paid church staff are not eligible to be elders.

If there is an individual whom you think would be an asset to Oso Creek Church and meets the above criteria, please send your suggestion of name(s) to the elders for

consideration at:: osoelders@gmail.com

Creek News

Click here to see all our upcoming events!

  • Church Wide Prayer - Wed. Jan. 7, 6:30pm

  • Oso Kids Connect (grades 1-5) & Oso Students (grades 6-12) - Wednesdays at 6:30-8:15pm, will be back on January 7!

  • ‘Grinch’ Party - Sunday, Jan. 11, plan to stay after the second service to help take down Oso’s beautiful Christmas decorations.

  • Men’s Midweek Fuel will be back in the new year on Jan. 8 and Men’s monthly prayer breakfast will be Jan. 17.

  • Monday Night Activities - Will be back in the New Year! Stay tuned for details. Mondays 6:30-8:15pm - Ladies & Men’s Bible studies, Kids Praise & Games & childcare.

  • Membership Meeting - Jan. 21, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm in the sanctuary. Learn about joining our community!

  • Serve - Find your place to use your gifts and talents.

  • Check out our LifeGroup details below and plan to join a group this week!

Click on each to learn more!