New Members

Expectations

Where much is given, much is expected. Brentwood Oaks is a healthy church because we honor a shared set of expectations. Because we know the value of mutual encouragement, we expect that members will be present for the church’s assemblies. We expect that we will be faithful to pray for one another. We expect that each member will share responsibly in the financial commitments necessary to function as a church. In public, before the congregation, each member of Brentwood Oaks stated our membership affirmation.

Hospitality Committee

We ask each woman in the congregation to serve on our Hospitality Committee one month each year. These women provide a wide range of useful services to the church: They set the tables for First Sunday Meals. They serve as hostesses for wedding and baby showers for first-time marriages and first babies. The committee provides meals for Brentwood Oaks members in special situations, visits hospitals, writes notes of encouragement, and assists in other valuable ways.

Work Crews

Each able-bodied boy and man in the congregation is assigned to a Work Crew one month each year. They provide valuable and cost-saving service in keeping our grounds neat and in performing light facility maintenance.

Benevolence

Each Sunday in our Bible classes we collect an offering which is dedicated to helping those in the community who find themselves in dificult situations.

Traditions

Care Groups

On the second Sunday evening of each month throughout the year, the people of Brentgwood Oaks gather in smaller groups in homes around the city. These meetings usually begin around 5 PM and last a couple of hours. We use this time together for prayer, for a brief devotional reflection, and good, friendly fellowship. Guests are welcomed at all groups. We expect that all members will share in this small group life.  More information.

First Sunday Meals & Hamburgers on the Lawn

Every First Sunday at Brentwood Oaks we plan a strong emphasis on our sharing in the Lord’s Table. From October through May, on the first sunday of the month, we enjoy a congregaton-wide fellowship meal following our time at the Lord’s Table. This meal is an extension of our family time together and provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and visit with guests. Our Fellowship Team prepares this meal. Each person donates toward the cost of this meal only what might have otherwise been spent that day on the noon meal.

From June through September on First Sunday Evenings following worship, we gather outside for a cookout. Some bring blankets and sit on the ground, while others circle their chairs and enjoy a time of good food and conversation.

Retreats

Every year on the last full weekend in April, about 400 people load up the cars and head to our church family retreat at the beautiful HEB camp in Leakey, Texas. Activities include singing, praise, guest speakers, Bible study, family time, sports, swimming, fishing and filling up on great food. If you can only make one special event per year, this is it.

The Women’s Retreat, usually the last full weekend in February, is a highlight of our ministry for women. Held in such places as Fredericksburg and Salado, activities include Bible study, prayer, guest speakers, games, shopping, and yes, chocolate … lots of chocolate.

The Men’s Retreat, ocassionally in August, is held in New Braunfels at the T-BAR-M Resort. Activities include Bible study, prayer, guest speakers, and sports. There is always a Friday noon golf tournament immediately before the retreat weekend.

Dedication of Children

This event is celebrated on a Sunday in March when, as parents and members of BOCC, we stand to reaffirm our commitments to the children among us. Those participating are parents of children born since our last celebration and families with young children who have become members since the previous year’s event. We invite parents to bring these children before the congregation so that together we might reaffirm our commitment to be godly parents and a church who cares for all its children.