7300 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572-3029 Dr. Steven C. Cromer, Pastor

TIDINGS

Sunday, August 21 Contemporary Worship 9:00 a.m.

Catalyst Worship 9:00 a.m.

Discipleship Classes 10:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:05 a.m.

Volume 38 August 17, 2011-August 30, 2011 Number 19

Join us this Sunday, August 21, when we will vote on the proposal

to call Beth Douglas as the new Minister of Preschool and Children,

during all morning Worship Services.

Get Your Act Together NOW! Get Your Act Together NOW! Get Your Act Together NOW! Get Your Act Together NOW! This year, our Fall Fling Talent, or lack thereof, Show will be on August 31, as a part of our Fall Wednesday Night Kick-Off Celebration! Begin now, to prepare to be a part of the fun with this church family activity. Mark your calendar and make plans now! Sign up forms are available in the Church Office and on tables in the Foyer, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to show your stuff! Call Bobby Huguley for more details, 449-3384. Family Suppers (@ 5:15 pm) & Fall activities will resume on this evening, also!

ATTENTION All Parents: ATTENTION All Parents: ATTENTION All Parents: ATTENTION All Parents: “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! “Promotion Sunday” is Coming!

All Preschoolers will promote on Sept. 4

K5 Kindergarten — 5th grade students will promote on August 28 at the end of UpStreet.

(See inside for more details.)

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I think one of the most telling remarks about our church at last

Wednesday night’s meeting about the property next door, was when two members of Harrington Construction turned to me and said, “I really like this church!” Both were impressed by the openness of the discussion, by the spirit which was present, and by the respect the members showed to one another. I was mighty pleased that this church could still be salt and light even when discussing an issue which led to deeply felt convictions from both viewpoints.

Our church voted to purchase the property at 7202 N. Kings Highway last week. The vote was 123-21 or 85% in favor. Very quickly, we will be putting together plans for a financial campaign. You will be notified as we move along.

One of the Initiative Team members, Ray Allen, said that this church owes thanks to the charter members who had the foresight to step out in faith and follow the Lord’s leadership to establish a church on the north end of Myrtle Beach. Their faith and financial support has brought us to this point in time. Now is the time for the present generation to step out in faith and support this next level of growth and ministry. The generations to come will thank you, too.

A couple of charter members were excited about what the church voted to do. One said to me, “This feels like when we voted to build on this site!” Another one said, “People said they were afraid because of the economy. Let me tell you, it was scary when we voted to build this room we are in now! There weren’t that many of us.” (The Fellowship Hall was the first Sanctuary.)

The reality is that the times or conditions are never “just right” to take a step of faith, but stepping out in faith to follow the Lord is always “just right.”

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: “Promotion Sunday” is Coming! ◊ Preschoolers will promote on Sept. 4 (except K5 Kindergarten on Aug. 28). ◊ All K-5th grade students will promote on Aug. 28 at the end of UpStreet ◊ We will have a “411 w/ Pizza” for K-5th grade parents & children on Aug. 28, at 11:05 a.m. Please check your email for further information!

Special Called Business Meeting on August 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to present the 2011/12 Nominating Committee Report.

Separated or Divorced? We have a caring support group for you. Child-care is provided. Sessions begin on Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Contact Kathy or Jim Turner, 272-6411, for info.

Blessings,

Steve

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Mark Your Calendars!! Join us for OVBC’s Prayer Walk: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 4-5:30 p.m. Beginning @ 4 pm in the Fellowship Hall, we will “Prayerwalk” the MB Schools & OVBC’s TLC. Sign up forms & more info to come.

Ladies at OVBC: Come, experience the Wendy Clay Women on Mission Group which will meet this Monday, August 22 in the Church Library. 6:45 p.m. Refreshments and Fellowship—7:00 p.m. Program from Missions Mosaic: “Eating, Praying and Loving with People of East Asia”, presented by Glo-ria Stubbs. All ladies are invited to come and join us as we hear more about our mis-sionary families and their work to share the Good News about Jesus!

The Women on Mission are selling Attraction Coupon Books The Women on Mission are selling Attraction Coupon Books The Women on Mission are selling Attraction Coupon Books The Women on Mission are selling Attraction Coupon Books to fund the start up of 2 new mission groups this fall that were not in the budget. These books have over $300 worth of FREE savings. They are only $20 and are good for the next 17 months. Purchase in the Church Office, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-5 pm.

Help Feed the Physically and Spiritually Hungry in Kentucky! “Lissa” and “Fitz” Fitzwater praise God for using them to minister to needy families and individuals in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Delivering home-made soups and stews, breads and desserts to physically hungry folks affords the Fitzwaters the opportunity to share God’s love with spiritually hungry folks. The store gives away boxes of food to families who are suffering in these difficult economic times.

Please stop by the literature table, pick up a shopping card, purchase needed food items, and place your donations in the container on the literature table.

WE WANT YOUR OLD STUFF!! Until the end of Sept., GA’s are collecting old Sports Equipment —anything & everything—small & large (balls, nets, gloves, helmets, cleats, etc.). Look for the marked bin in the Church Hallway. Everything we collect will be donated to Help 4 Kids! Please call Erica Guyton, 843-251-8724, or etguyton@yahoo.com, if you have a large contribution.

Coming Soon! NEW Ladies’ Morning & Evening Bible Studies to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Room C101. Our Fall study will be “Duty or Delight” by Tammie Head. Sign up NOW, for either the 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. group, on the table just outside of the Church Office.

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EXCITING AND NEW! WE WANT TO KNOW YOU! EXCITING AND NEW! WE WANT TO KNOW YOU! EXCITING AND NEW! WE WANT TO KNOW YOU! EXCITING AND NEW! WE WANT TO KNOW YOU! ALL AGES 18ALL AGES 18ALL AGES 18ALL AGES 18----99! “It’s Not Your Mother’s WMU” 99! “It’s Not Your Mother’s WMU” 99! “It’s Not Your Mother’s WMU” 99! “It’s Not Your Mother’s WMU” Join us: Women

on Mission ...for an informational meeting on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Let us come alongside you and help you grow in your relationship with Christ, by serving together as the church, and living missionally here in Myrtle Beach in your everyday lives!

WMU—”Change a Life, Change the World” Contact Suzanne Hogan, 843-602-6075, or Kristi Pack, 843-333-0564 for more info. Check out www.WMU.com.

IMPORTANT

STUDENT MINISTRY

DATES:

► Each Sunday: Students join us for Sunday COMPASS at 10am in the CLC!

► Student Prayer Breakfast for MB area: Every Wednesday, 7 am, at K&W Restaurant, 7900 N. Kings in MB.

► Wanna take a deeper look into the Bible in a small group setting? Wanna hang out with friends on the beach? Then come on out to “Meet at the Beach!” Join us on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm on the beach at 78th Ave North. Be sure to bring your Bible, a towel, sunscreen, and a bathing suit. Also, either pack a lunch or make arrangements to grab some food somewhere afterwards. We’re going to have a devotional, fun, and fellowship, and we look forward to seeing you there! So let’s

► You’re Invited! End of the Summer Party at the home of the Berry’s! 11-3 pm this Friday, August 19th. Be sure to bring bathing suits, towels and sunscreen, as we’ll have opportunity to ride jet skis and tubes! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Tommy, 843-222-1080, so we can get an accurate headcount for our hosts, so they will know how many to prepare for. Hope you can make it!

Van & Elaine Horton and family in the death of his uncle, James Wright Horton on July 20. James lived in Greenville, SC, and was 91 years old. Pray, also, for Van’s aunt, Eunice Horton, in the loss of her husband.

Louisa & Trey Harris and family in the July 30 loss of her father, Archie Dargan Jr. Archie passed away at his home in MB at the age of 86 years old.

For the 2011-2012 school year for Myrtle Beach Primary School! We have completed two very successful school years for these children who otherwise may not have had enough to eat. This was only possible because of generous donations of time and money from many of you. Sign up sheet to volunteer to help pack bags is outside the Church Office. Drop-off food donations in bins beside the Welcome Center in the Church Foyer and the TLC office area. Envelopes are now in your SS classes to begin collecting monetary donations as well. Donations may also be taken or mailed to the Church Office. Make sure your check is marked “For The Backpack Lunch Program”. Please help us make this another successful year for these children! If you have any ques-tions, please call Shane Lundy, Backpack Lunch Coordinator, 843-331-3022.

Have you had a recent loss of a family member or friend, or someone close to you in the past, and never taken the time to grieve? Do you have a friend, co-worker or neighbor who is grieving the loss of someone special to them? If so, GriefShare will be starting on Sept. 19 at 6:30 pm in Room D101. GriefShare is a weekly group that includes a video seminar and group discus-sion, featuring biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics and offering a comfortable place to heal and grow. Please join us. Sharon Armeen, Group Facilitator, 449-5646.

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Christian Sympathy is Expressed to ...

GriefShare Begins on September 19 ...

Backpack Lunch Program Kick Off!

OVBC Calendar Happy Birthday!

Sunday, August 21st Mary Barrow, Ginger Meeks, Jake Benton Monday, 22nd Elizabeth Phillips, Mary Morrison, Harold Capps, Swami Nash, Nancy Tucker, Deia Patsel, Michael Coleman, Isabella Walker Tuesday, 23rd Irvin Black, Aaron Williams, Jennifer Nelson, Madison Poston Wednesday, 24th Allison Wolf, Heather Smith Thursday, 25th Teresa Elswick, Kristina Lee, Emie Jackson Friday, 26th Randy Goodroe, Lauren Brice, Corbin Pack Saturday, 27th Jeremy Williams, McKenzie Davenport Sunday, 28th Jerry Robertson, Van Davenport Monday, 29th Barbara Sifford, Wendy Webber Tuesday, 30th Phillip Nelson, Jeremy Hudson Wednesday, 31st Kent Cooper, Amy Simon, Tammi Cole Thursday, September 1st Judy Bratcher Chandler Perry Friday, 2nd Evelyn Consalvi, Chip Croft, Johnny Elvington Saturday, 3rd Stacey Crowder, Alicia Perrine, Leslie Thompson, Leigh Ropp Sunday, 4th Don King, Dick Timmerman, Marian Scalise, April Graham, Anna Benton

Sunday, August 21st Vote on proposal to call Beth Douglas at all services. Catalyst Worship (FH) 9:00a Contemporary Worship (Sanct.) 9:00a Library Open 9:50a-10:50a Discipleship Classes 10:00a Traditional Worship (Sanct.) 11:05a Prayer Walk (Meet in FH) 4:00p Monday, 22nd Wendy Clay WOM (Parlor) 6:45p Wednesday, 24th Men’s Summer Study (C101) 6:45p Bible Study & Prayer Mtg. (B104) 7:00p Adult Choir Reh. (Choir Rm.) 7:55p Sunday, 28th Catalyst Worship (FH) 9:00a Contemporary Worship (Sanct.) 9:00a Library Open 9:50 & 10:50a Discipleship Classes 10:00a Traditional Worship (Sanct.) 11:05a K-5 Back-to-School (FH) 11:05-1:30p “411 w/ Pizza” NEW WMU Group Info Meeting “MyMISSIONOVBC” (FH) 4:30-6:00p Wednesday, 31st Family Supper begins (FH) 5:15p Brief Special Called Bus. Mtg. for the 2011/12 Nominating Comm. Report (FH) 6:30p Fall Fling Kick Off Talent Show (FH) 6:45p Adult Choir Reh. (Choir Rm.) 7:45p

for the Weeks of 8/7/11 & 8/14/11 Budget Offering $ 38,629.39 Requirement $ 51,249.26

Year-to-Date Amt. Received $ 801,482.13 Amt. Required $ 845,612.81

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RECRUITING for RECRUITING for RECRUITING for RECRUITING for KIDS MUSIC PROGRAMKIDS MUSIC PROGRAMKIDS MUSIC PROGRAMKIDS MUSIC PROGRAM!!!!

Wednesday, September 7 5:30-6:25 p.m. in Room C207

Grades 1-5

Theme: “Big Picture ... Connecting, Serving, Sharing”

through the gifts of music. Now, all we need is YOU! Come and bring your friends to worship and praise Him through music!!

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Steven C. Cromer Pastor Bobby Huguley Minister of Music Everett Douglas Minister of Personal Growth Tommy Moore Minister to Students Erma Stackhouse Financial Administrator Max Mishler Visual Director Terry Martin Audio Director Margene Chubb Interpreter to the Deaf Marsha Huguley 9:00 a.m. Pianist Nancy Grainger 11:05 a.m. Pianist Jo Hopper Organist Brenda Thomas Dir. of Teaching Learning Ctr. Darrine Brown Administrative Assistant Suzanne Gaff Administrative Assistant Harley Crosby Church Custodian Danielle Long Church Custodian

Church Office 843-449-3384 Information Line 843-449-4321 Fax 843-449-2795 E-mail office@ovbc.org Web Site www.ovbc.org Teaching Learning Center 843-449-6220

TELEVISION MINISTRY Sunday Service Telecast Schedule:

HTC in Conway: Mondays @ 9:30 p.m., Channel 4 & Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Channel 47 Time Warner Cable: Channel 47 Sat., 9:30 a.m. & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

Tidings will be published 3 times in August on Wednesdays. Articles for the next issue must be in writing and sub- mitted by Wed., Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. for publ. on Aug. 31, 2011. Email: suzanne@ovbc.org.

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August 21, 2011 9:00 a.m. Desk: Martha Asher Team Leader: Elaine Levy Amy Prock/Diane Walker; Gigi/Gordon Baxley; Patty Speir 11:05 a.m.—Desk: Elaine Levy Pete/Tangena Mishler; Ashley/Jason Smith; Shelby/Chris Garner***

Promiseland/UpStreet Welcome Team 8/21—Bill Moore 8/28—Don Weaver

Nicholas Bell Linda Riehl 1675 Landing Road 3005 Hogan’s Alley Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Little River, SC 29566 843-333-7735 843-399-2291 Joining by baptism. Joined by transfer of letter—NMB FBC.

Betsy Davio David Boggs 706 Two Rivers Court 202 Millstone Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Myrtle Beach, SC 843-903-5211 29588 843-455-1324 Joining by baptism. Will be re-baptized. 6

Childcare/Nursery

*** If unable to serve, please contact your Team Leader.

August 28, 2011 9:00 a.m. Desk: Pat Estep Team Leader: Heather Michaelis Dick/Sandra Greenhill; Kimberly Payseur/Betty Benton 11:05 a.m. Team: Heather Michaelis Suzanne Adams/Mary Ann DeForty; Ron/Toni Floyd; Becky Shroff/Marge Briggs***

Welcome New Members!

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Remember to check out the Bulletin Board in

the N. Hallway for Recent “Thanks Yous” from

Polly Matheney, Jane & Grady Smith

and Joe & Carol Mann.

Center for Women and Children

needs Paper & Cleaning Products:

Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Tissues,

Window, Floor & Kitchen Cleaners,

as well as Laundry Detergent.

Please place in the bin

near the Welcome Center.

Thank you so much for your participation

in this important ministry!

Celebrating Women! Women of Celebration Presbyterian Church Present …

2300 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach, 843-903-0308

3rd Annual Fashion Show Luncheon & Silent Auction

Featuring Fall Fashions from Belk! 1:00 p.m. — Saturday, August 27, 2011

@ the Clarion Inn, Rt. 501, on the Waterway

Tickets $25 — a portion benefits CASA!

Call Celebration Church Office, 843-903-0308, or Mary Ann Bowie, 843-347-7545

For info or to View Auction Pkgs: ww.celebrationpresbyterianchurch.org

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