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Morgan Young

Monday Morning Recap, 05.16

Happy Monday, church! This is one of those great Mondays; one where we're saying to all our friends, "You should have been there-it was so incredible!" I was so rocked by the story and testimony of Scott Harrison, a former New York City night club promoter who's now promoting a way to get clean water all over the world. From an intoxicated life, to intoxicating life change. Only God... Watch a clip from his talk http://tinyurl.com/63lsco8 His bio & Charity: Water website http://tinyurl.com/yjjacxl

 

Morgan Young

Monday Morning Recap, 04.11

WOW-nothing like baptisms and worship to make your whole week, is there?! Way to go to everyone who stepped into the waters Sunday-and way to go everyone along the way who had a hand in that happening! Here are some pics of it: http://tinyurl.com/3wbnh75 Such a big portion of our faith is SHARING it. Michael Kelsey and Easter are two monster opportunities to invite those in our relational worlds. Wouldn't you love to hear this: "My first experience was a Michael Kelsey concert at church...and now months later, I'm getting baptized..."

 

Morgan Young

Monday Morning Recap, 04.04

Nothing says Spring Break like KOKOMO! I'll be seeing you fellow Florida-challenged people around our city this week wink A huge "way to go" to the people who stood up Sunday morning after accepting Christ! Next step: BAPTISM! If you are in a relationship with Christ, this Sun is your next step (literally) stepping into the baptismal waters! http://oakbrookchurch.com/baptism

 

Morgan Young

Monday Morning Recap, 03.28

Way to go to everyone who built into their marriage this weekend by experiencing the Love and Respect seminar Friday & Saturday-200+ in attendance! Sandra and I got a lot out of it and plan to discuss it more in depth tomorrow evening. I don't know about you but perhaps Mark should get on cold meds every week wink As a fellow teacher, I know there's nothing like trying to unpack the Trinity in 30 minutes-but what a great job he did with it! Here's the highlights.

 

Mark Malin

Monday Morning Recap, 03.21

Happy Monday Everybody! The recent warmer tempts are feeling good. Looks like it is going to get cold again later this week but spring is definitely! The reality of God is so evident during spring. Thoughts from yesterday...

 

Morgan Young

Monday Morning Recap, 03.07

One reason I like our church is that I don't have to wear my glad rags Sunday morning wink I want to thank the Williams' for sharing their story with us yesterday. It's amazing how God uses a story like theirs to breathe hope into untold marriages. And I am confident that whoever has the courage to seek God in a challenging marriage will find healing and health. And what an honor to lock arms and pray with individuals and couples after the service. God is so good!

 

Mark Malin

Monday Morning Recap, 02.21

Another great day at Oakbrook! Where else can you go in life and hear the powerful truth that the God of the universe is for you. God believes in you more than you will ever know! I hope and pray that you will live this week with the truth that “you are precious and honored in the sight of God.” Let God’s belief in you empower you this week in whatever you do!

 

Mark Malin

Monday Morning Recap, 02.14

Happy Valentines Day Everybody! Hope you get an opportunity to really enjoy those you love today. I'm spending the day with Ronda (we've been together 27 years!) and our grandson Mason-should be an awesome Valentines Day for me! Ending the Nahum series with communion was to quote my good friend Jlee-EPIC! Teaching about the judgement of God that awaits us is frankly unsettling but to wrap that truth in the grace and mercy of Christ and what he did for us on the cross is again-EPIC.

 

Mark Malin

Monday Morning Recap, 01.31

What a great weekend of influence at Oakbrook! So proud of all the Dad and Daughters who experienced Dad Camp Winter this weekend. Big thanks to Jason Braun and his team for all the hard work and effort they put forth to make this happen! The next Dad Camp Winter for Dads and Sons is Feb. 25-26. Did you see all the kids and volunteers in Upstreet walking around in their PJ's? Yesterday was the annual PJ Party in Upstreet. I love the creativity the staff and volunteers bring to Upstreet! Parents-when's the last time you thanked a volunteer for the investment they are making in your kids life? Let these amazing volunteers know how much you appreciate them!

 

Mark Malin

Monday Morning Recap, 01.24

Yesterday was a great start to the Nahum series! As I said yesterday this is a series about God-and our understanding of Him will deepen during the next 4 weeks. I challenge you to lean into this series with all you got... If your in a small group do your best to attend your group meetings during this series.