NEWS AND INFORMATION
WEEK OF MARCH 8


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. 
  • 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 the "Settings" icon. Under Church Settings you can select your notification categories. Be sure to select GENERAL notifications along with any other categories that you want to receive messages from.  


OC EASTER
  • EASTER EGG HUNT | SATURDAY, MARCH 28 - Hop on over to Otterbein Community Park (13375 Welty Road) on Saturday, March 28 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! 
  • PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND | MARCH 28 & 29 - Join us on Palm Sunday weekend for a special Easter celebration that will include our adult choir, worship team, children’s dance ministry, and a message by Pastor Mike. There will be two Saturday evening services, at 4:00 & 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be available for children birth—preschool. We will have our regular schedule on Sunday morning with services at 8, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Click HERE to invite your friends. 
  • COMMUNION SERVICE | THURSDAY, APRIL 2 - On Thursday, April 2, we will have two communion services (6:00 & 7:30 p.m.) in the Worship Center. Childcare will be available for children birth—preschool at 6:00 p.m. 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.   
  • EASTER OUTREACH MEAL - We are providing Easter meals to people in our community who are struggling financially. People can choose a bag of food that includes ham, potatoes, dinner rolls, corn, green beans, macaroni and cheese, fruit, butter, and cookies OR they can request individually packaged meals that can be heated up in a microwave. Here are ways that you can be involved in helping our church serve our community in Jesus’ name:
    1) Give $35 for an Easter Meal bag which will feed an entire family, $12 for the purchase of a single serve meal, or give a gift in any amount for the breakfast and/or other expenses related to the Easter Meal Outreach.
    2) Volunteer to help pack and distribute the bags and/or serve breakfast on Friday morning, April 3.
    3) Volunteer to help prepare single serve meals on Thursday, April 2 from 11am-1pm.
    4) Bake and donate cookies to be included in the bags. Chocolate chip and sugar cookies only, packed in bags by the dozen. Please, no nuts or peanut butter.
    If you would like to be involved, sign up HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point.
    If you would like to request a meal for someone in need, click HERE.
  • EASTER WEEKEND | APRIL 4 & 5 - 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 from birth—preschool. We will have our regular schedule on Easter Sunday at 8, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Click HERE to invite your friends.


NOTEWORTHY NEWS

  • TIMELESS TREASURES (SENIOR ADULTS) | SAVE THE DATE! - Timeless Treasures, has scheduled a bus trip on Wednesday, September 30 to Sight & Sound in Lancaster to see the new production, "Joshua.” The cost for the trip is $175.00 per person. This price includes your admission to the show, bus transportation, and a meal afterward at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Sign-up with payment will be available at Connection Point on March 15 & March 22.  
  • EASTER CANDY DONATIONS REQUESTED - This year, for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, we will be filling more than 18,000 eggs with candy and other goodies. We encourage you to consider donating bag(s) of individually wrapped candy for our egg hunt (no Smarties or lollipops, please, as they do not fit inside the eggs). Bags of candy can be dropped off in marked boxes in the church lobby through March 15. Thanks so much for your help!  


SERVE OPPORTUNITIES

  • OC SERVE | WORSHIP & TECH TEAM - Do you have musical gifts and a passion for worship? The OC Worship Team & Tech Team would love to connect with you and talk about how you could be part of leading our church in worship. Apply HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point in the lobby.  
  • EASTER SERVE OPPORTUNITIES - As we prepare for the Easter season, we have additional service times to accommodate newcomers and guests to Otterbein Church. More services give YOU more opportunities to offer the gift of service. If you love Jesus and children, we could use your help with CHILD CARE. We are also looking for friendly faces to serve as GREETERS during the Saturday service times.
    • star Saturday, March 28: 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
    star Thursday, April 2: 6:00 p.m.
    star Saturday, April 4: 6:30 p.m.
    Learn more HERE, on the OC App or stop by Connection Point.
  • WELCOME TEAM OPPORTUNITIES - We’re looking for lots of smiling faces to help create a warm, caring first impression. Our goal is simple: Help everyone to feel welcomed and at ease from the moment they arrive at Otterbein Church. Whether you enjoy greeting, assisting, or offering a helping hand, there’s a role for you. Take a look at the options below and choose what fits you best. Click HERE to learn more/sign up, visit the OC App or stop by Connection Point. 
    • star Outside Door Greeters
    star Worship Center Greeters
    star Parking Lot Welcome Team
    star Shuttle Drivers


OC EVENTS
  • COLLEGE AGE (18-25) | MARCH 8 - If you are a young adult (18-25) and want to connect with others your age and grow spiritually, join us on Sunday evenings. We connect each week over food, fellowship, and Bible study. On Sunday, March 8, join us at the OC Youth Building at 5:00 p.m. We're having Video Game Night! Questions? Email dwight.karkan@otterbeinchurch.org. 
  • FREEDOM RIDERS MOTORCYCLE GROUP | MARCH 15 - Join a group from Otterbein for a group ride on Sunday, March 15. 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 or learning more about the route, sign up HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point on Sunday morning. 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.


THE BIBLE JOURNEY

  • The Bible Journey is our new churchwide Bible reading plan—one chapter a day, with helpful podcasts, resources, and a place to ask questions along the way. It’s a great way to grow closer to God by spending time in His Word. You’ll find the daily reading plan on the OC App, our website, and at facebook.com/groups/ocdevotionals (click “join” to have it show up in your feed). If you have notifications turned on in the OC App for “Bible Journey,” you’ll get a reminder each morning at 7:00 a.m. with a direct link to that day’s reading. You can also download a weekly copy of the plan HERE. We have added an audio link on the OC App to LISTEN to each daily reading.

    • Bible Journey journals with your first resource are available for $5 at Connection Point. In addition, stop by to pick up your free copy of “The Character of God." More new resources! Pastor Mark has compiled some great questions and the answers from Matthew and Mark. Remember to check the Resource page HERE or on the OC App, often. We will continue to add resources as they are developed. Join us on the journey!


OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION

  • OTTERBEIN COMMUNITY PARK UPDATE - Please note: The park restrooms are CLOSED for the winter season. During this time, restroom key cards will be temporarily deactivated. Hold onto your key cards—they will be reactivated when the restrooms reopen in the spring.
  • 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. Click HERE to learn more.
  • 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.  
  • OC YOUTH & PARENTS - We’ve got exciting news! Your go-to spot for everything OC Youth is on the OC App! Just head to the “Sunday” section and tap on the OC Youth page. You’ll find upcoming events, registration forms, social media links, and much more—all in one place. Check it out and stay connected!
  • 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.