NEWS AND INFORMATION
WEEK OF APRIL 19-20
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TO DO TODAY
- LET US KNOW YOU'RE HERE - Please take a moment and let us know you’re worshiping with us— whether in-person or online. CHECK-IN for Sunday services HERE or the easiest way to check-in is on the OC App directly from the Sunday tab. Select who is here and which service you’re attending. Please Note: Services are available for check-in on the App two hours prior and 30 minutes after the service time. It’s quick & easy!! If you choose not to use the OC App and you're with us in-person, just complete the Welcome Card in the seat back pocket. Then drop the card into one of the baskets outside the Worship Center doors. If you experience any issues with check-in from the App, please stop by Connection Point for further assistance.
NOTEWORTHY NEWS
- EASTER OUTREACH MEAL UPDATE — A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that contributed to this outreach event; through giving, volunteer hours and baking homemade cookies! We were honored to provide 246 families with everything they needed to cook their own Easter meal, and 225 individuals took home single-serve meals. In addition, we were able to spend time with almost 300 individuals during breakfast. What an incredible opportunity to share the love of Jesus in a tangible way. Thank YOU for the overwhelming response—from those eager to serve and to everyone who gave so generously to make this outreach possible. Please continue to pray for those that received the meal. Pray that each person we served felt uplifted and truly valued through this blessing. Most of all, pray they come to know the greatest gift of all: a relationship with Jesus, our Savior.
- SUNDAY ADULT CLASS | DISCUSSING YOUR FAITH - The Friends of Faith Adult Class will begin a new study during the 9:30 a.m. hour on Sunday, April 27. This 8-week video-based course will equip you to discuss your faith and convictions with others. The study uses the curriculum Tactics by Gregory Koukl, and will meet in Room 104 in the OC Chapel Basement. Sign up HERE, on the OC App, or at Connection Point. Please contact Pastor Mark Green at mark.green@otterbeinchurch.org if you have questions.
- VBS 2025 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Join our VBS 2025 Volunteer Team! At this year’s VBS (June 9-12) we’ll share what it truly means to love like Jesus—not just in words, but through our actions. In a world filled with hurt and division, we have the incredible opportunity to LIVE IT OUT and share the Good News of Jesus with those around us. Come make a difference and help us bring the love of Jesus to life! Sign up HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point. If you have any questions, contact Amanda Myers, Director of Children’s Ministries, at amanda.myers@otterbeinchurch.org.
- VBS CHILD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - Our VBS is open to all children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade during the 2024-2025 school year! Join us for VBS June 9-12 as we learn to LIVE IT OUT and share the Good News of Jesus with those around us. Preschoolers entering kindergarten in August of 2025 are invited to join us on Thursday, June 12, for a special VBS Preschool Preview Night along with a parent or guardian. You won’t want to miss this exciting week! Learn more HERE. If you have any questions, please email Amanda Myers, Director of Children’s Ministries, at amanda.myers@otterbeinchurch.org.
- ATTENTION SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS - Would you be interested in helping Faith Builders Day Care this summer by periodically driving a bus for our school-age summer program? Hours are flexible. If you would like to apply, complete the form HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point.
OC EASTER
- EASTER EGG HUNT | APRIL 19 - Hop on over to Otterbein Community Recreation Park (13375 Welty Road) on Saturday, April 19 for our annual Egg Hunt! This fun-filled event is open to kids ages 2 through 5th grade, and the hunt will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Be sure to arrive early and bring a basket or bag to collect eggs—we have plenty to go around, but the fun goes fast! We can't wait to see you there!
- EASTER WEEKEND | APRIL 19 & 20 - We will have a Saturday evening service on Easter weekend at 6:30 p.m. to make room for additional guests who will join us as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Childcare will be available on Saturday evening for children in Nursery—Preschool. We will have our regular schedule on Easter Sunday at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Click HERE to invite a friend!
OC EVENTS
- OC YOUTH CREW | APRIL 23 - Join us at the OC Youth Building from 6-7:30 p.m.
- COLLEGE AGE ADULTS (18-25) | APRIL 27 - We are not meeting this week, April 20. But next week... Join us at Pastor Dwight's house on Sunday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. We're having an Egg Hunt! We connect each week over food, fellowship, and Bible study. Questions? Email dwight.karkan@otterbeinchurch.org.
- FREEDOM RIDERS MOTORCYCLE GROUP | MAY 18 - Join a group from Otterbein for a group ride on Sunday, May 18. The group will leave from the church parking lot at 1:00 p.m. EVERYONE WHO RIDES IS WELCOME whether they attend Otterbein Church, or not. If you are interested in going on the ride, learning more about the May route, and/or seeing the dates of future rides, sign up HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point. If you have questions, call Steven at 301-991-4848.
- HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS - We are excited to introduce a new initiative to help local non-profit organizations share their upcoming events, camps, and retreats with the community! We believe in the power of connection and want to provide a platform where organizations can reach more people and make a greater impact. The link to the community bulletin board is located on the OC Events page on both the OC website and the OC App. Check it out HERE— and join us in building a stronger, more connected community!
- OC EVENTS - In addition to our Sunday morning services, we offer groups and special events to allow you to get to know one another with similar interests. Be sure to check out the OC Events page to see what's happening at Otterbein.
BIBLE READING PLAN
- Join us as we read through the Gospel of John. The Daily Bible Reading Plan is available on the OC App and at facebook.com/groups/ocdevotionals. Simply click "Join" to have it appear on your newsfeed. If you’ve enabled notifications for “Bible Reading Plan/Devotions” in the OC App, you’ll receive a daily reminder at 7:00 a.m. with a link to that day’s devotional. You can also download a copy of the Bible Reading Plan each week at otterbeinchurch.org/bible-reading-plans. Join us as we grow together in God’s Word!
OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION
- OTTERBEIN SMALL GROUPS - Otterbein has many different small group environments where people connect with others and learn biblical principles for life. Groups include Men's Base Camp, Men's Groups, Women's Groups, Sunday Message Discussion Groups, and Adult Bible Classes. Groups meet on various days and at different times, some meeting weekly and others meeting less frequently.
- TEXT ALERTS AND OC APP NOTIFICATIONS - The best way to get notifications regarding service and event cancellations/changes is to sign up for TEXT ALERTS and/or have notifications turned on in the OC APP. You can sign up for TEXT ALERTS by texting 94000 (enter where you would type a phone number or the person’s name) and putting the keyword OCINFO In the OC APP, go to the profile section and click on the icon that looks like a stack of paper under the “My Giving” icon. Be sure to select GENERAL notifications and any other categories from which you want to receive messages.
- ALL THINGS OTTERBEIN AT YOUR FINGERTIPS - We encourage you to download the OC APP where you can complete the Welcome Card, give online, read the announcements, share a prayer request, find message notes, register, and sign up for events, watch last week’s service, and much more! Click HERE, text "APP" to 833-921-6237, or search "Otterbein Church Waynesboro" in any of the app stores.
- RAMSEY+ FINANCIAL RESOURCES - Otterbein has partnered with Dave Ramsey to offer a great tool for helping you take control of your money and get rid of your debt for good. With Ramsey+, you get a step-by-step plan and the tools to help you pay off debt faster, so you can finally spend and save how you want—worry-free. Ramsey+ includes the Financial Peace University course (on demand) along with many other great resources. Sign up HERE for this free resource. Contact Rick Duesler at rick.duesler@otterbeinchurch.org if you have questions or need assistance signing up.
- CHECK OUT RIGHTNOW MEDIA - Otterbein has partnered with RightNow Media to provide you free access to a huge, streaming, online, access-on-any-device library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos, kids shows, and more. To sum it up — it’s like the Netflix of Bible study videos and Christian entertainment. You will have FREE access to thousands of video resources to help you with parenting, marriage, finances, spiritual growth, leadership development, and more. It includes content for all ages and stages of life, and all of your family members are invited to set up their own accounts. Click HERE to start watching right away.
- PACKS OF OFFERING ENVELOPES AVAILABLE - Packs of offering envelopes are available at Connection Point in the Church lobby for anyone desiring to use them to give their offering or you can contact the church office at info@otterbeinchurch.org or 717.762.7147 for more information or to request envelopes.
- Have you joined the "OTTERBEIN ONLINE" Facebook group? Facebook has made some changes to its algorithms over the past several months and there is a good chance you are not seeing information from Otterbein Church on your newsfeed. The best way to make sure you see Otterbein News when it is posted on Facebook is to be part of the OTTERBEIN ONLINE group. If you are, anything posted will appear near the top of your newsfeed. Here is a link to the group. If you need help finding the group or aren't sure how to join, contact us at info@otterbeinchurch.org and we will assist you.
- The Otterbein Church Park Community Center Gym on Welty Road is open Monday-Friday mornings from 7:45-9:45 a.m. for anyone interested in walking for exercise. If you have any questions, please contact the church office by phone at 717-762-7147 or by email.