Men’s Ministry
Mt. Oak 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.
Please come join us in any or all of the events we have scheduled for the year. As we get closer to these events, more information will be described in the weekly church e-news and Sunday bulletin.
Monday Night Bible Study
Each Monday at 7:30 pm Joe Neuenschwander leads a band of brothers in a bible study and discussion. The guys get together to develop 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 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 churches’ events page.
2012 Calendar
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January 25th – 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 2012.
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February 10th – Dinner Theatre outing at Toby’s – a musical The King and I. This will be a good a night out with your wife to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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March 26th Monday Night Dinner – Our speakers will be Paul and Marty Clark. The Clarks have been missionaries in Peru for many years. They will be sharing many stories of God’s work in Peru and the direction He is taking them.
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March 10th 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.
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April 28th Christmas in April – Join with other men in fixing up a home for a needy family in Landover. Painting, landscaping, cleanup, and some other home repairs are needed. You don’t need to be skilled in the trades to participate, just a heart to help.
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May 14th Golf Tournament – Mt. Oak men will be joining men from other churches in the 8th 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.
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May 21st 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, plumbing, concrete work, window & door hanging, and more.
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June 30th Fishing Trip – Jonathan Johnson has set the date of June 30th 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.
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June-July-August White Water Raft Trip – Steve Shandy might 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.
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August 4th 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.
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September 15th 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 14th … location TBD.
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October 20th Saturday Morning Breakfast – The speaker(s) and theme for the evening TBD.
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November 9 & 10 Man on Fire Conference – The Man on Fire Dinner and full breakfast will be held at a local church. Messages will be geared for the men to be the best fathers, husbands, and men of God. The speaker will probably be someone from the Man in the Mirror organization.
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December 1st Christmas Tree Sale – Each year the men of Mt. Oak participate in the sale of Christmas trees to raise funds for their annual activities. Two or three men gathering around the fire barrel to share life stories and grow their friendships while serving as representatives of the men’s ministry to the community.
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.
14110 Mount Oak Road – Mitchellville, MD 20721 – - Office Phone (301)-249-2230