give to vietnam 2023
Otterbein Local2Global is pleased to partner with HOPE TO WALK for a trip to Vietnam in the fall of 2023. Hope to Walk's mission is to bring freedom and hope by delivering low-cost prosthetic legs to those in need. For this trip, we are trusting for provision to purchase 100 prosthetic leg kits. In addition, each recipient will be blessed with a Bible. CLICK HERE to give to the HOPE TO WALK mission.
EASTER EGG HUNT RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30, AT 11:00 A.M.
In light of the weather forecast for Saturday, we are rescheduling our Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the Otterbein Church Park (13375 Welty Road, Waynesboro). CLICK HERE for more information about the Easter Egg Hunt.
9:30 & 11:00 WORSHIP SERVICES ONLY ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
We will not have an 8:00 a.m. Worship Service on January 7 to allow for additional time to clear our sidewalks and parking areas following the snowstorm on Saturday. We will have regular children's programming at 9:30 & 11:00 and our youth ministry will meet at 9:30. We will not have any adult bible classes this week. We look forward to having you join us in the Worship Center or online for one of our services!
Christmas Eve at otterbein
Join us for one of our Christmas Eve Services! They are a great way to celebrate Jesus' birth. All four services are identical and will include candle lighting. The services will be held in our Worship Center on Sunday, December 24 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., or you can join us online. Children & Youth Programs will be available at 9:30 a.m. Nursery-Preschool ministry will be available for all service times.
An area will be available before and after services for a Christmas picture with your family.
Otterbein Church is located at 912 South Potomac Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. Parking is available on both sides of the church building. We encourage you to arrive early to our services so that you have adequate time to find a parking place and a seat in the Worship Center. You won't want to miss the beginning of the service.
We look forward to having you join us!!!
Packing an OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX can help to change a child's life. In many cases, it is not just a child's life that is changed but the family of that child as well. It is a simple way that ALL OF US can help get the word out about Jesus to people all over the world.
Between now and November 19, Otterbein Church will be collecting shoe boxes in our lobby on Sunday mornings. Not able to pack a shoebox and bring it to the church? Click HERE to build a shoebox online. CLICK HERE for more information about packing a shoebox and how you can be involved in this life-changing ministry.
give to vietnam 2023
Otterbein Local2Global is pleased to partner with HOPE TO WALK for a trip to Vietnam in the fall of 2023. Hope to Walk's mission is to bring freedom and hope by delivering low-cost prosthetic legs to those in need. CLICK HERE to give to the HOPE TO WALK mission.
GIVE TO HONDURAS 2023
Otterbein Local2Global is going to Rosario, Honduras, on August 19-27, 2023. We will be working with Casey Bauer who is one of our Global Partners.
CLICK HERE to support someone going or to make a general donation for the HONDURAS 2023 missions trip.
Join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate Jesus' birth. We will have four services: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, and 5:30 p.m. All services will be identical and last approximately one hour. The service will include candle lighting, carols, a message by Pastor Mike, and more. Nursery - Preschool child care is available at all services. We will also have a place in the lobby where you can take a Christmas photo with your family & friends. We look forward to celebrating Christmas Eve with you!!
Every year the congregation has an opportunity to recommend names of people to serve as an Elder at Otterbein. Elders provide spiritual oversight for our church and are the highest governing authority in our church. Do you know someone who attends Otterbein Church who you believe should be considered for the role of Elder? Would you like to serve as an Elder? Elders meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. CLICK HERE to learn more about the role of Elder and the selection process.
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HURRICANE IAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Otterbein Church partners with Samaritan's Purse for disaster relief. If you would like to make a financial donation for Hurricane Ian disaster relief, CLICK HERE. Otterbein will explore the possibility of sending a team or teams for disaster relief when more information is available from Samaritan's Purse. If you are interested in being contacted with more information when we send a team(s), please complete the OC DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team) form.
We are looking for a person who loves Jesus and His church and wants to serve Him on our church staff. The person will help us share what God is doing at Otterbein with our church family and community through graphics, video, printed materials, email, web, and social media.
The Director of Communications and Graphics Art position is a full-time position with benefits.
On Sunday, September 11, we will gather outdoors at Otterbein Park (13375 Welty Road, Waynesboro) for an outdoor worship service. We will not have any worship services in the Worship Center on Sunday. Here are several things we want you to know about Sunday.
If the weather is inclement on Sunday, we will have our worship services in the church Worship Center at 912 South Potomac Street. Please check our website for weather related announcements if the weather is questionable.
Waynesboro Community and Human Services provides school supplies and new or gently used clothing to income eligible families who live in Waynesboro and Greencastle. As part of our Local2Global ministries, we encourage you to consider making a donation to help with the purchase of school supplies. Donations for school supplies can be made HERE.
The deadline for accepting donations is Sunday, August 14.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Calling all children in Kindergarten—Grade 5! Join us June 13-16 from 6:15 p.m.—8:15 p.m. as we MAKE WAVES! and learn that with God's help, we can change the world around us. You won’t want to miss this exciting week!
Preschoolers (ages 4-5) and their families are invited to join us on Thursday, June 16 starting at 6:15 p.m. for a special VBS Preschool Preview Night!
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REGISTRATION
We are no longer accepting Vacation Bible School registrations online. However, we are super excited to have your child join us.
Please plan to arrive at 6:00 p.m. so you have time register before Vacation Bible School begins at 6:15 p.m. When you arrive, please enter into the church lobby and go to GUEST CENTRAL where we will help you register. We will be accepting new registrations every night of Vacation Bible School. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Myers, Director of Children's Ministry at 717-762-7147 x 231 or amanda.myers@otterbeinchurch.org.
NEW TO OTTERBEIN?
Join Pastor Mike on Sunday, May 1, for our Welcome to Otterbein Class. In the class you will learn more about who we are at Otterbein Church and how to take your next step. The class will be offered at 11:00 a.m. in the OC 45 building (beside the white tent building).
JOIN US SUNDAY IN THE WORSHIP CENTER AT 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 A.M.
WATCH SERVICE LIVE SUNDAY AT 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 A.M.
Join us ONLINE on Sunday, December 26, for one our our Worship Services. We are not having any in person worship services on December 26. You can join us online at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. or you can view it on demand anytime after 8:00 a.m. The service will include Christmas music by our Worship Team and a message from Pastor Mike. The entire service will last about 35 minutes. Children and youth ministry programming is also available online for December 26. We will have our normal schedule on January 2.
Join us for one of our Christmas Eve Services (1:30, 3:30, 5:30 p.m.). All services are identical and will include candle lighting. The services will be held in our Worship Center or you can join us online. The service will last approximately one hour. Nursery-Preschool ministry will be available.
We invite you to join us on December 17-19 for A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM. As you arrive, you will enter into the town of Bethlehem and experience the sights and sounds of the place where Jesus was born. There will be live animals and costumed characters helping you celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. It is an event for the entire family.
Here are some things we want you to know:
baptism
God asks every follower of Jesus to be baptized with water following their decision to begin a relationship with Jesus. If you have never gone public with your decision to follow Jesus by being baptized, we encourage you to be baptized in one of our worship services.
CLICK HERE for more information and the Baptism Application.
Join us for one of our Christmas Eve Services. The service will include candle lighting and will be a great way to celebrate Jesus' birth. The services will be held in our Worship Center or you can join us online. Nursery-Preschool ministry will be provided.
Join us Sunday mornings in December for THE IMPERFECT CHRISTMAS series. Very few things about Jesus' birth was perfect from a human perspective and yet God's plan was fulfilled perfectly. In the series, Senior Pastor Mike Newman will help remind us why there is plenty of reason for hope when our lives and what is happening around us feels less than perfect.
BECKY ELGIN MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, November 7 - 3:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE LIVE ONLINE
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VBS T-Shirts
We have three styles of VBS T-Shirts for Students and three styles for STAFF this year. You can order and pay online. The deadline for Student T-Shirt purchases is Tuesday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m. The deadline for Staff T-Shirt purchases is Monday, May 31.
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OC DANCE CLOTHING AND DECALS
All clothing (sweatshirts and t-shirts) will have the OC Dance Ministry graphic on the front and the Psalm 149:3 scripture verse on the back. All clothing is red and the graphics are black.
ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 5. We expect orders to be ready in mid-October and will be handed out during dance rehearsals.
You do not need to create an account to complete the order and pay for it when you order online. If you have any problems or questions, email orders@otterbeinchurch.org.
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JOIN US EASTER WEEKEND FOR ONE OF OUR FOUR EASTER SERVICES.
On Saturday, Apr. 3, we will have a service at 6:30 p.m. Nursery and Preschool ministries will be available. Face coverings are optional.
On Easter Sunday, we will have services at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Nursery and Preschool ministries will be available at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. We will have Nursery—Grade 12 ministries at 9:30 a.m. Please wear face coverings at the 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. services. Face coverings are optional at the 11:00 a.m. service.
All services Easter weekend will be identical. Please invite others to join you as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
Help us serve our community in Jesus' name as we provide an Easter Meal for those struggling financially and for older adults who are living alone. We are providing a complete Easter Meal in a bag or individually wrapped meals on Good Friday, April 2.
Opportunities to be involved include:
We will have two communion services on Thursday evening, April 1, at 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. Both services will be held in the Worship Center. Nursery and preschool ministries will be provided at 6:00 p.m. Face coverings are required when indoors during the 6:00 p.m. service. Face coverings are optional at the 7:30 p.m. service. Both services are identical and will last approximately 60 minutes.
The service will include an intimate time of worship and reflection as we focus on Jesus’ death and share communion. Both services will also be available live online.
Children's Ministry resources
Resources for Discussing Coronavirus With Your Children
Resources for Discussing Coronavirus With Your Middle & High School Children
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JOIN US IN THE WORSHIP CENTER OR ONLINE FOR WORSHIP SERVICES AT 9:00 OR 10:45 A.M. ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED.
God has given Otterbein a God-sized vision for the future to help transform lives, families, our church, our community and the world. We are calling it our TRANSFORM VISION 2020. It is a bold vision that we are trusting God to help us accomplish between now and the end of 2020. Learn more about TRANSFORM VISION 2020 by CLICKING HERE.
MARCIA SATERBAK MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday, January 7 - 6:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE LIVE ONLINE
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE LIVE ON YOUTUBE
ONLINE SERVICES ONLY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Three of our church staff including Pastor Mike tested positive for Covid late last week and early this week. As a result, they are in the midst of their 10 day isolation period. Most of the rest of the staff are quarantining and/or staying away from others while making sure they don't develop any Covid related symptoms. Check out the 3-Minute video of Pastor Mike talking more about how everyone is doing and the reason for having online services only on November 8. Our current plan is to resume in person services on Sunday, November 15.
SEND OTHERS IN JESUS' NAME
Throughout the year, Otterbein sends teams of people to minister and serve in Jesus' name in our community, nation and world. CLICK HERE if you would like to help send out one of our teams by supporting them financially.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Otterbein Local2Global.
Otterbein Church is offering a REMOTE LEARNING DAY CAMP for children who are doing remote/virtual learning due to the Covid virus and whose parents/guardians are working and not able to provide supervision and care for their children during the day.
CLICK HERE for a Fact Sheet, Interest Form, Policies & Procedures Manual and additional information and forms for the Day Camp.
Wedding Information
Otterbein Church provides a ministry to couples who are planning to be married. The first step in scheduling a wedding is to complete the Wedding Request Form (CLICK HERE). Once we receive your wedding request, someone from the church staff will contact you within two weeks.
If you have questions about the process, please contact the church office at 717.762.7147.
ONLINE SERVICES ONLY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8. TWO SERVICES - 9:00 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REASONS. CLICK HERE TO JOIN US ONLINE SUNDAY. WE WILL RESUME IN PERSON SERVICES AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 15.
Looking for some resources to help you make a decision on who to vote for in the upcoming presidential election?
Check out these two resources:
Presidential Candidate Comparison Guide
Pastor Mike also recommends the book “Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Should Ask” by David Platt.
The book and voting guides are non-partisan and are helpful tools to share with others or to assist you as you prayerfully decide who to vote for in the upcoming election.
Make a difference in the life of a child
As we look toward beginning onsite services on October 4, we are preparing for ministry to our children and youth. We are looking for people who love kids, love Jesus, and are looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of the next generation.
CLICK HERE to to learn more and/or express interest in serving in our children and youth ministries.
Otterbein Church is hosting a Coed Recreational Volleyball League at the Otterbein Church Community Center (13375 Welty Road). Games are played on Monday evenings. The tentative schedule for beginning games is the week of October 19. The cost for participation is $20. Registrations need to be submitted ONLINE no later than October 11.
Adult Choir
The adult choir sings in our 8 a.m. service each Sunday & occasionally in our 9:30 & 11 a.m. services. The adult choir is open to anyone in grade 9 & older. There are no auditions required to join.
The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the worship center. For more information about being involved in the adult choir, email Dave Besecker, Director of Music Ministries.
Friendship Company
The Friendship Company is our children's choir for grades 3–6. They rehearse on Sunday evenings through the school year. They sing several times in our worship services throughout the year & present a musical in the spring.
There are not auditions to be part of the Friendship Company. Auditions are held for the main characters in the musical.
For more information about the Friendship Company, please email Dave Besecker, Director of Music Ministries.
GIVE AND SERVE OPPORTUNTIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
GIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday - Worship Services Online at 9:15, 11:00, 4:00, 6:00
Sunday - Worship Service OUTDOOR AT THE PARK at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday - OC Youth Service Online (Available 1:00 p.m. On Demand)
Tuesday - Men's Groups - Zoom Video at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Video Groups/Meetings Require a Link or Code to Join.
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST LINK/CODE for any of the above Zoom Events.
outdoor service at the park
We are currently gathering for an OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE at the Otterbein Park (13375 Welty Road) on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. This service is currently being offered in addition to our pre-recorded CHURCH ONLINE Worship Services at 9:15, 11:00, 4:00 & 6:00 on Sunday. All services will include the same music and same message by one of our pastors.
Here is information we want you to know about the Outdoor Worship Service:
OC KIDS & PARENT PROGRAM - LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
OC YOUTH PROGRAM AT 10:20 A.M.
- CALL ME - Click on the CALL ME link if you would like someone to call you on the phone to discuss a spiritual need and/or pray with you.
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Giving at Otterbein
There are several ways you can give at Otterbein. For more information about giving, CLICK HERE. To go directly to online giving, click the button below.
I MADE A DECISION OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT JESUS
If you made a decision to believe in Jesus and follow Him, recommit your life to Jesus or you have more questions, please CLICK HERE to LET US KNOW how we can help you on your journey.
Watch the Latest Message Online
Did you miss last week's message? Don't worry, you can watch it online. CLICK HERE to watch the latest message or view previous sermons.
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God has given Otterbein a God-sized vision for the future to help transform lives, families, our church, our community & the world. We are calling it our TRANSFORM VISION 2020. It is a bold vision that we are trusting God to help us accomplish between now & the end of 2020.
Otterbein Church Community Center
Coming Late Spring/Early Summer 2019
Serving our community in Jesus' name is one of the things that we believe God wants us to do as a Church. The new Community Center building at our park on Welty Road (13375 Welty Road) is a part of our overall vision to serve the community.
Following are pictures showing the progress of construction along with the floor plan for the new building.
Helping people connect with God and others is a big deal at Otterbein. As we enter into a new year, we have a number of opportunities for you to connect with others, learn the teachings in the Bible, grow spiritually and connect with God in greater ways.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Next Steps available.
Our Christmas Eve Services will last approximately 70 minutes and will include carols, candle lighting, and a Christmas message that will help prepare us for Christmas day. Following the service we will have cookies, hot chocolate and a place to take family Christmas photos. Childcare is available in all services for children birth-preschool.
CLICK HERE to send an Evite for our Christmas Eve services.
All services will be held in our Worship Center at 912 South Potomac Street in Waynesboro.
New Worship Center & Children's Space Information
We are now meeting in our new Worship Center and Children's space (912 South Potomac Street). In addition to the renovations, we've also added parking areas. To help you know where to go, we've created a map of the campus. Click here to view it.
Otterbein Church Community Center
Coming September 2019
Serving our community in Jesus' name is one of the things we believe God wants us to do as a Church. The new Community Center building at our park on Welty Road (13375 Welty Road) is a part of our overall vision to serve the community.
Click here to learn more about the construction of our Community Center building and to see pictures of our progress.
Make A Difference in Jesus' Name
Otterbein Church is collecting school supplies to be given to Waynesboro Community and Human Services. Each fall the agency provides school supplies ab the beginning of the school year to children in need. CLICK HERE for more information about how you can help make a difference in Jesus' name in our community.
LIVESTREAM
We look forward to worshiping with you!
We know going to church for the first time can be a
little awkward and even scary—especially if you don’t know anyone. We
want to assure you that we will do everything we can to make your visit
with us a positive one. We encourage you to stop at GUEST CENTRAL in the
church lobby where a helpful volunteer will
answer questions you have and provide an overview of our church
programs. Greeters and ushers are available to answer
questions you might have. Directional signs will point you toward our
nursery, classrooms and worship center. We welcome guests, and
our church wants to help you have a good first-time experience.
Four Specific Ways You Can Be Involved
Accomplishing a God-sized vision is only possible with God’s blessing, provision and guidance. It also requires us who are part of His Church to join Him in what He is doing by doing our part to accomplish His vision and plan. When we trust Him to help us do our part and step out in faith, we grow spiritually and the Church’s impact and influence is multiplied and amazing things happen. While there will be many ways for us to become involved in the TRANSFORM VISION 2020 between now and December 2020, there are four specific ways we encourage you to consider being part of it now.
Prayer makes a difference. Pray for God to continue guiding those in leadership as they make decisions. Pray no unforeseen construction expenses arise during the construction process. Pray that all the required permits and government approvals are completed quickly.
Our TRANSFORM VISION 2020 is all about God and people. It is about our church helping as many people as possible be transformed by Jesus Christ so they can have a personal relationship with the God of the universe. We encourage you to commit to regularly pray for and do all you can to influence at least two people who are not yet followers of Jesus and/or don’t go to church with the goal they would begin a relationship with Jesus.
On Sunday, May 20, we received a special offering during our worship services for our TRANSFORM VISION 2020 Building Fund. We encouraged people to prayerfully consider what God would have them give to help us accomplish the vision God has given us. You can still be part of that by giving a special offering now. As you give, please give “above and beyond” your regular church giving, & give “willingly & cheerfully” in response to God’s blessings & generosity in your life (2 Corinthians 9:6–10). TRANSFORM offering envelopes are available at the church. You can also give your offering on the OC App or CLICK HERE TO GIVE ONLINE NOW. When giving online, please choose the “May 20th Transform Offering” fund.
We also ask you to prayerfully consider how you might invest financially in our vision by regularly giving to the TRANSFORM VISION 2020 Building Fund between now & December 2020. Please keep in mind the following as you consider what you might give:
Otterbein Church Community Center
We also believe God is guiding us to build a new 13,000+ sq. ft.
facility on our Welty Road property that will include a gymnasium, small
banquet room for 100+ people, catering kitchen, children’s play area,
rooms for childcare during events, & more. The building will help
replace rooms no longer available at the current Ministry Center
building & provide new & expanded opportunities for our church to
serve our community & make a difference in Jesus’ name. Construction
will begin as soon as permits are approved & site work is completed.
Otterbein Church Worship Center
A major part of the TRANSFORM VISION 2020 is to transform our church facilities and address facility barriers that are hindering our growth and effectiveness. These barriers are:
Here is the vision & plan God has given us:
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