OC EVENTS

• COLLEGE AGE (18-25) |AUGUST 3 - 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. Join us at Dwight's house on Sunday, August 3 at 6:00 p.m. We're having a prayer walk & campfire! Questions? Email dwight.karkan@otterbeinchurch.org. 

• 1st TUESDAY PRAYER GATHERING | AUGUST 5 - We will have our First Tuesday Prayer Gathering at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5. We will be meeting in Room 402. Park on the south side of the building and use the Groups Entrance. Everyone is invited to join in this time of prayer for our church, community, and world.  

• TIMELESS TREASURES | AUGUST 9 - Registration for this event has closed. If you registered, join us for an afternoon of sweet treats and classic fun on Saturday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Otterbein Community Center. 

• FREEDOM RIDERS MOTORCYCLE GROUP |AUGUST 10 - Join a group from Otterbein for a group ride on Sunday, August 10. 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 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.  

• SAVE THE DATE | AUGUST 24 - All-Church Picnic and Baptism Service at Otterbein Church Park, more details above!

• 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

• WE'RE MAPPING THE COURSE... 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 Reading Plan/Devotions,” 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. Bible Journey journals with your first resource are available for $5 at Connection Point. We begin on Monday, August 4, by reading through the book of Matthew. Join us on the journey! 

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.  

• OC YOUTH & PARENTS - We’ve got exciting news! Your go-to spot for everything OC Youth is now LIVE 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 our summer calendar—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. 

• NEW KEY CARD SYSTEM - The new key card system at the Otterbein Park restrooms has been installed. Key cards issued prior to May 1, 2025, will no longer work with the new system. To request a new key card, click HERE to complete the form or on the Sunday tab of the OC App. You can also request a new card in person at Connection Point. Thank you for helping us keep our facilities secure and accessible!

• 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.