NEWS AND INFORMATION
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22


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.  
  • COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE HOME TEAM! - Step up to the plate with Friendship Company (children in grades 2-7) and swing for the fences of fun and faith, with In the Big Inning! The musical will be presented at 4:00 & 6:30 p.m. on BOTH Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1. The event is free, but tickets are required. Click HERE to secure your ticket(s).


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 the OC Worship ministry table in the lobby TODAY.  
  • 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 during these extra Easter 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


NOTEWORTHY NEWS

  • WELCOME TO OTTERBEIN CLASS | MARCH 1 - Are you new to Otterbein? Join Pastor Mike on Sunday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. 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 in the OC 45 building (beside the white tent building). Register HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point.  
  • EASTER CANDY DONATIONS REQUESTED - On Saturday, March 28, at 11:00 a.m. our OC Kids Ministry will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the OC Recreation Park on Welty Road. This year, 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!  
  • UPCOMING EVENTS | SAVE THE DATES
    • videoEaster Celebration Weekend: March 28 & 29
    videoVBS June 8-11


OC EVENTS
  • COLLEGE AGE (18-25) | FEBRUARY 22 - 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, February 22, join us at Pastor Dwight's house at 5:00 p.m. We're having Bible Study! Questions? Email dwight.karkan@otterbeinchurch.org. Please Note: If church is canceled, then this group will not meet.
  • INDOOR SOCCER | EVERY TUESDAY - Indoor Soccer continues weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30—7:30 p.m. in the Otterbein Community Center Gym. Anyone in 9th grade or older is welcome to attend. All skill levels are welcome. Come join us for a great time of exercise and fellowship! 
  • 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.