Current Bulletin

Welcome to OakStone Community Church

June 14, 2026

Message: “Take your thoughts captive”
Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:1-10 | Speaker: Pastor Bill Wolter

Upcoming Events & News

Women’s Monday Morning Bible Study – 9-10 AM

We will be meeting at the church in the Fellowship Room. You are invited to join us this week as we continue our study that focuses on the Attributes of God. For more information contact Janet at janetwolter51@gmail.com.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study – 6:30-7:30 PM

You are invited to join us as we continue our study in Ephesians. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Bill at (951) 970-2262.

Birth Choice Baby Supplies

Please remember to pick up some supplies for Birth Choice as you are out and about today. Thank you for being His hands and feet to those who have babies.

Missionaries to Pray for This Month – Birth Choice of Temecula

Our Mission – To support people facing pregnancy, parenting and reproductive health concerns. What does that look like at Birth Choice Centers? Offering pregnancy verification at no cost to our clients – Allowing people to discuss their emotions, fears and doubts – Providing accurate, evidence-based pregnancy information – Valuing the role of fathers in the lives of their children – Preparing people for parenthood through education Equipping people for success with material assistance – Answering questions about pregnancy prevention – Comfort those who have experienced a pregnancy loss.

Please pray for the ministries & missionaries that OCC supports on a monthly basis

Birth Choice of Temecula; Colina de Luz: Jim & Sue Drake; Global Recordings Network; Mercy Projects: Pastor Jeff & Paula Thompson; Calvary Chapel Bacolod: Pastor Joe & Billie Rosmarino; MAF Missionaries: John & JoAnn Munsell; MAF Missionaries: Will & Julie White; and Pastor Mike & His Wife: please pray as our Lord leads as Pastor Mike & his wife minister in an area of the world that actively seeks to suppress the Gospel as well as oppress Christians

Important Information

PLEASE there is no food or drink, except water with a lid, allowed in the sanctuary. We thank you for your co-operation.

Our FOOD PANTRY is available for those who need it.

An AUDIO LISTENING DEVICE is available for those who need assistance in hearing the message. Inquire at the sound booth.

The Heart of a Shepherd

“You can’t always get what you want”

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” James 1:2-4.

I doubt that the Rolling Stones ever intended to teach a biblical principle in their song, “You can’t always get what you want”, but those are words of encouragement to me. Because my wants are not always what I need. As a Christian, a Christ follower, I will get what I need. Isn’t that what James tells us? James 1:2-4. Here’s what James says: “Count it all joy . . . when you fall into various trials . . . And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”

One of the great pains of life is that things are not always the way we want them to be. But get this, God makes sure that everything we need we have. Everything we want we do not have. When we read in Romans 8:28 that God is working everything out for our ultimate good, that does not mean that we’re going to have everything we want. As James 1:4 says, it’s our steadfastness (our endurance) leads to us being “perfect”, “complete”, and “lacking in nothing.” How awesome is that?

Perfect — we will have all the character we need to honor God.

Complete – we will have all the relationships we need to nourish and sustain us.

Lacking in nothing — we will miss out on nothing that would give us 100% satisfaction in God.

If I am perfect and complete, lacking in nothing – then I have everything I need to do everything God wants me to do. I can show the world the superiority of the life lived in Faith. I can stand firm. because every trial I face is allowed by the God who loves me, for my ultimate good. In part, that good includes my ability to discern the difference between needs and wants, right and wrong.
Just for fun, I think I’ll find you in heaven one day, and ask, aren’t you glad God didn’t give us all we wanted? But looking back, He gave me and you all we ever needed.

So, with that in mind, will you give your all to Him today?

Blessings,

Pastor Michael
(Reprint from 10-24-2021)