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Easter Service in Clarksville, Maryland
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Easter Sunday
April 20 at 9:30am
We hope you and your family will join us for our Easter Service in Clarksville, Maryland, as we celebrate the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. We are a body of Christian believers who are committed to God and to living out His truths found in the Bible. We believe our purpose as a church is to be a gathering of communities who share Jesus throughout the week and then assemble for refreshing worship and teaching.
Sunday, April 20 at 9:30am
What to Expect
You are invited to join us on a Sunday morning at 9:30am. Our services typically begin with a time of celebration in song. We find that music is a powerful way to connect with God. Each week, the Oak Ridge Worship Team leads us with scripture, prayer and songs by contemporary Christian artists like Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Kari Jobe and more. Our services also include a time of teaching by one of our pastors or leaders.
Family Ministry on Sundays
Our Family Ministry is committed to presenting God’s word to children while being Godly examples to those we teach. Our mission is to support parents as they train up their children in the knowledge and respect of God. We seek to provide a clean, safe environment for children. To help ensure the safety of the children, all of our adult staff undergo a professional background check.
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Nursery Care
We provide responsible childcare so parents can worship in the main service free of distraction.
- The upstairs nursery room is open for parents to use in caring for infants without volunteer support during the regular Sunday services.
- Our toddler Nursery provides care for children who are nine months to three years old. This is offered every Sunday, excluding 5th Sundays of a month.
Each child in the Nursery is checked in when brought to the nursery. A parent will receive a text to the cell phone number given if the nursery staff needs them to come help their child. Parents will need to show their parent sticker when picking up their child.
Sunday School: PreK - 8th grade
The Family Ministry team offers Sunday School classes for children Pre-K through 8th grade on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Each lesson offers a Biblical teaching and discussion. More information can be found at Answers in Genesis ABC website. Our teachers have a passion to help their students to grow spiritually and to have a fulfilling life.
Sunday school volunteers perform security check-in for children in the upstairs lobby starting at 9:15 am. The Nursery (9 months – 3 years) opens at 9:15 downstairs. Grades pre-k to 8th-grade worship in the sanctuary and will be dismissed to their classes following worship.
On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, our children stay in service with everyone. We call these our family Sundays. There is a special teaching time for them and are sometimes asked to participate in various parts by our teaching team. Activity pages are available for children in the lobby these days, and they are of course welcome to bring other activities in with them.
FAQ’S
What do I wear?
As you can see from the various pictures on this site, feel free to dress casually to our service!
What do you offer for my children?
On Sundays:
Nursery Care
We provide responsible childcare so parents can worship in the main service free of distraction.
- The upstairs nursery room is open for parents to use in caring for infants without volunteer support during the regular Sunday services.
- Our toddler Nursery provides care for children who are nine months to three years old.
Each child in the Nursery is checked in when brought to the nursery. A parent will receive a text to the cell phone number given if the nursery staff needs them to come help their child. Parents will need to show their parent sticker when picking up their child.
Sunday School
- The Family Ministry team offers Sunday School classes for children Pre-K through 8th grade on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Each lesson offers a Biblical teaching and discussion. More information can be found HERE. Our teachers have a passion to help their students to grow spiritually and to have a fulfilling life.
Sunday school volunteers perform security check-in for children in the upstairs lobby starting at 9:15 am. The Nursery (9 months – 3 years) opens at 9:15 downstairs. Grades pre-k to 8th-grade worship in the sanctuary and will be dismissed to their classes following worship.
- On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, our children stay in service with everyone. We call these our family Sundays. There is a special teaching time for them and are sometimes asked to participate in various parts by our teaching team. Activity pages are available for children in the lobby these days, and they are of course welcome to bring other activities in with them.
What are your beliefs?
You can read our full Statement of Faith HERE
Meaning of Easter
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which happened three days after he died on the cross to atone for the sins of the world. It’s a time of true joy and hope. At Oak Ridge, we believe every person matters deeply to God. Our goal is to help you connect with a joy that’s grounded in the true message of Easter—life (both eternal, and fullness of life now), hope and forgiveness found in Jesus. Whether you’re searching for something to lift your spirits or simply want to experience the hope of Easter in community, we invite you to come, be inspired, and find lasting joy in the Easter season.
What is the meaning of Good Friday?
Good Friday is the day we remember the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. It’s observed on the Friday before Easter. Christians believe that Jesus died to forgive people’s sins and bring them closer to God. It’s a solemn day of reflection and prayer, marking the suffering and sacrifice Jesus made for all people.
What are some Easter Scriptures?
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Matthew 28:5-6
“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.'” -
John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'” -
Luke 24:6-7
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified, and on the third day be raised again.'” -
1 Corinthians 15:20-22
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” -
Mark 16:6
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”
What is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter and marks the beginning of Holy Week. It remembers when Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, and people waved palm branches and laid them on the ground as a way to honor him. This event is seen as a sign of Jesus being recognized as a king, but it also leads into the events of his crucifixion later in the week. It’s a day of celebration, often with people in church waving palm branches.
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