Advent Edition 2016

OAKS NEWS
Oaks News is a publication of Oaks of Righteousness, a Christian mission in Troy, NY

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Oaks in 2017!
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Thanksgivings
1. For the Baptisms of 3 new
Pastor Christina celebrates the first Eucharist in the new Oaks building in
believers and 1 baby in 2016 November. See further details below!

2. For the first full year of the

Oaks Catechist Corps, with 13
adult disciplers and 12 youth
disciples participating
3. For a new home for Oaks and
fantastic progress on
renovations through the
labors of faithful volunteers
Prayer Requests
1. For the Lord to draw many
new children and adults to
himself through re-established
"Oaks Cafe" hours and Kabod
Underground
2. For God to call even more
adults and children to join the
Oaks Catechist Corps this year
3. For protection and wisdom for
Oaks' ministers and volunteers
Oaks in 2017: Burrito
Evangelism Strikes Back!
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
It's been a terrific year at Oaks. We've seen new believers come to
faith. We've seen others deepen their walk with Christ through
the Oaks Catechist Corps and through adult Bible studies. God
has moved us from a rented storefront of 4 years to a permanent
home down the street. The Lord has been gracious to us.
We wanted to give you a sneak preview of exciting new things
coming up in 2017 and an update on ongoing work at Oaks:
1.Burrito Evangelism: Oaks began its mission in North Troy
sharing food, fellowship, and stories about Jesus. We will -- in the
new year -- renew this mission by re-establishing "Oaks Cafe"
hours after school where anyone can drop in, grab a snack, play a
game, and ask questions about God. We plan to begin this eort
on Wednesday afternoons and invite all comers to stay for our
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About Us
Oaks of Righteousness is a
Christian ministry of the
Episcopal Diocese of Albany.
We believe that Jesus Christ is
fulfilling this Scripture in the lives
of the people of North Troy:
"The Spirit of the Lord God is
upon me, because the Lord has
anointed me to bring good news
to the poor...that they may be
called oaks of righteousness, the
planting of the Lord, that He may
be glorified" (Isaiah 61:1, 3b).
Contact Us
Clergy:
The Rev. Hannah Mudge
The. Rev. Christina Hunter
Address:
Oaks of Righteousness
3027 Sixth Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 423-4891
Email: oakschurch@gmail.com
Website:
oaksofrighteousnesstroy.com
Donate
To support Oaks, visit the above
website and click the Donate
button. You can also send a check
to 580 Burton Road, Greenwich,
NY 12834.
Advent Edition 2016
now-established Discipleship nights that start each Wednesday at
6 pm. We pray many more will come to know Jesus through this
eort.
2. Save the Date: Chapel Dedication: On Friday, March 17,
St. Patrick's Chapel will be dedicated in the new Oaks building.
The chapel will be named in honor of the great missionary to
Ireland, St. Patrick, and in solidarity with the Christian witness of
the former St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in North Troy,
which our building once housed. The chapel will serve as Oaks'
first permanent worship space! Alleluia!
3. Evangelism through Art and Beauty: Oaks will continue
The Kabod Underground this year, a monthly outreach eort
started in October after Troy Night Out. The late night event
features Taize music, an open mic, and sung Compline. Together,
we seek the face of Jesus in the good, the true, and the beautiful.
4. Works of Mercy: The work is almost done on our ministry
kitchen, and early in 2017 we plan to resume a free weekly brunch
at Oaks in partnership with "My Plate Runneth Over," a local
outreach run by Christians from various churches.
Ways you can help Oaks:
- You can pray!
-You can donate! Our budget is, again, $65,000 for the upcoming
year, which includes clergy, building, and program costs. Please
consider making Oaks part of your monthly giving budget.
-You can minister! Bring a church group to help with outreach
events, join the Catechist Corps, bring a song or writing to share
at Kabod Underground, or help serve food to the hungry.
Volunteers and church members at Oaks join in ribbon cutting
for the' newly remodeled and painted basement in October.
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