Men’s Ministry
Mt. Oak’s Men’s Ministry exists to help disciple and develop men to become all that God would have them to be. We believe that God is interested in reaching the whole family and that the biblical and spiritual head of the household is the man. Men have a vital role in leading themselves, and their families, to deeper relationships with Jesus and our Men’s Ministry aims to help men fulfill this calling.
In Men’s ministry, discipleship occurs through a number of different vehicles including bible studies, monthly fellowship meals/meetings and special events throughout the year.
Monday Night Bible Study
Each Monday at 7:30 pm, Pastor Charlie leads a band of brothers in a bible study and discussion. Each week this group of guys get together to develop their friendships, biblical understanding and to pray for each other and for each family. This group develops the biblical concept of iron sharpening iron through their open discussion and passion to see each other grow in their relationship with the Lord.
Monday Night Dinner or Saturday Morning Breakfast
The Men’s will either hold a dinner on the 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm or a breakfast on the 3rd Saturday at 8:30 am. These provide the men of Mt Oak the opportunity to come together for great food, great fellowship, awesome worship and encouragement through a variety of home grown local and regional speakers. The topics for these monthly gatherings vary from the incredibly practical, with events like our own version of ‘Tool Time’, to the spiritual with challenging messages about God’s call on us to be the leaders in our homes.
Special Events
We have opportunity from time to time to reach out to the community through acts of service and as these projects become available more information will appear here, or on our EVENTS page.
2011 Calendar
January 15th Men’s Annual Planning Breakfast
Come join us for a full breakfast and then participate in our annual men’s planning meeting. Bring your ideas and hopefully we can develop a great schedule and set of events for the men and young men for 2011.
February 12th Dinner Theatre outing at Toby’s
A tribute to Tony Bennett and his songs. This will be a good a night out with your wife to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
March 21th Monday Night Dinner
Our speaker will be own Youth Director, Dione Bowlding. His message title is “Bridging the Gap” … how the older men can reach out to the younger ones as mentors.
March 26th Father/Daughter Dance
An evening of enjoyment for fathers to be with their daughters at Mt. Oak’s Upper Room. Finger food, dance floor, and a professional DJ provided for only $25 per family. Door open at 6:30 pm and the party shuts down at 10:00 pm.
April 11th Couples Monday Night Dinner
David Delk (President of Man in the Mirror) and his wife Ruthie will be leading a 1 ½ hours discussion about “The Marriage Prayer”, which is also the same name as the book David co-authored. Come join us for soup, salad, rolls, drinks, and potluck desserts. Pre-registration will be required. More details to follow.
April 30st Christmas in April
Join with other men in fixing up a home for a needy family in Bowie. You don’t need to be skills in the trades to participate, just a heart help
May 9th Golf Tournament
Mt. Oak men will be joining men from other churches in the 7th annual Turn ON the Light-Bowie charity golf tournament held at the Glenn Dale Golf Club. A 1:30 pm shotgun-start with lunch and dinner provided. Only $80 per person, $320 for a foursome. Get a $500 corporate sponsor and the foursome plays for free.
May 16th Tool Time Dinner
Because tool time has been successful in the past and because a number of men have asked for tips on home improvement and property management, it was decided to use tool time as the theme for the May dinner. Come for dinner and get great tips on HVAC maintenance, landscaping, auto maintenance, wall construction, window & door hanging, and more.
June 25th Fishing Trip
Jonathan Johnson has set the date of June 25th for the annual men’s fishing trip. The catch of fish will be cleaned and frozen and then fried and served at Mt. Oak’s annual picnic. Leaving out of Solomon’s Island on Captain Steve’s charter boat. Approximately $100 per man – Limit of 12 men.
June-July-August White Water Raft Trip
Steve Shandy will be organizing a white water raft overnight trip to WV or PA. The purpose of the trip would be to encourage father/son, older men/younger men to participate. The theme of the trip will be mentoring, teamwork, and trusting in God.
August 6th Baysox Family Night Out – Put this date on your the schedule for a men and boys and family night out at Baysox park. A section of box seats behind third base will be reserved. Tickets will cost $11 each.
September 17th Men’s Advance
Men’s Advance this year will be a one-day outing at Camp Letts. The theme and speakers are being discussed. A golf tournament will probably be organized the day before on the 16th … location TBD.
October 17th Monday Night Dinner
The speaker(s) and theme for the evening TBD.
November 12 & 13 Man on Fire Conference
The Man on Fire Dinner will be held at a local church and then a full breakfast will be held at the Bowie High School cafeteria. The message for the dinner will be geared for father, husbands, and men of God. The message for the breakfast geared for students and young men of the community. The speaker TBD.
Contact Us
If you would like more information on any aspect of our Men’s Ministry, please contact the church office at 301-249-2230 or Gary at men@mtoak.org.
Mt Oak Fellowship – - MO@mtoak.org
14110 Mount Oak Road – Mitchellville, MD 20721 – - Office Phone (301)-249-2230
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