We will be the body of Christ in our Community by Connecting with God,
Growing in Discipleship, and Serving the World.

Dear Friends & Family of Oak Grove –
As we wrap up the Changemakers worship series and celebrate Reign of Christ Sunday, I am filled with gratitude for how God is working through Oak Grove to transform lives in the Chesapeake community and beyond. Over this past year, we have seen God empower our collaborative work as we put our faith into action through compassionate and creative ministries.
Your generosity has enabled extraordinary ministry in 2025 as we have served over 8,000 hot meals and provided groceries for over 2,600 neighbors, including families with children, seniors, and individuals experiencing food insecurity. Our worship attendance has continued to grow as we have expanded opportunities for children and youth to participate in worship and Sunday school on Sunday mornings. We have celebrated baptisms, confirmed youth, and watched our building come alive throughout the week as The Oak Grove School expanded. Most importantly, we have witnessed lives transformed as people encounter Jesus Christ through our ministry.
We are looking forward to building on this momentum in 2026 as we continue to be changemakers. Our vision includes expanding our school through third grade, sending people out to serve in mission locally, regionally, and internationally, and welcoming community groups to use our building as a place to gather, grow, and serve. Just as Jesus empowered the seventy-two disciples to go out in pairs, God is empowering each of you to be a changemaker. Consider how you’re being called to serve in 2026 through:
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Your Prayers: encouraging and empowering our ministry & mission
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Your Presence: participating in worship, small groups, or Sunday school
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Your Gifts: supporting our ministries through your financial generosity
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Your Service: sharing your talents and time
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Your Witness: inviting others to experience God’s love and grace
Please use the COMMITMENT CARD and the MINISTRY INTEREST FORM below to help you discern how God has uniquely equipped you to be a changemaker. Together, these represent your prayerful intention to support Oak Grove’s ministry in 2026 and beyond.
Thank you for your faithfulness to Oak Grove and your willingness to be part of God’s transforming work in our community. I look forward to seeing how God will work through each of us in 2026.
Grace & Peace,
Rev. Amanda S. Webber
Pastor, Oak Grove UMC
Ministry Interest Form
How is God calling you to be a Changemaker?
How is God calling you to be a Changemaker?

