· Waupaca Pregnacy Information Center ~ Cradle is here for the month of May _ please see the posters and brocures at the front of the church for lists of needs! If you have any questions please contact Ben and Amy Behnke.
· Thursday, May 31st ~ Lending a Hand Worship Concert! Travis Barlow, Seth Waters, and Tony Kunda will bring their musical gifts for a night of worship and fun. 7:00 p.m. at OCF.
· Sunday, June 10th ~ Thresherie Service - Join us at the annual Thresherman’s Picnic. Service starts at 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be avaliable for purchase beforehand. This will take place of our regular Sunday morning services – there will be no service at 10am!
· Sunday, June 17th ~ Father’s Day – we will be moving our monthly fellowship meal to this Sunday to celebrate Dads! Stay for a barbeque and an afternoon of baseball fun with the church family.
· HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! Join us after services to celebrate the moms with a barbeque meal prepared by the men and children, and softball game!
· Thursday, May 17th ~ DVD: “Hell Under Fire: Answers to Skeptics Questions about Hell”
· Thursday, May 31st ~ Lending a Hand Worship Concert! Travis Barlow, Seth Waters, and Tony Kunda will bring their musical gifts for a night of worship and fun. 7:00 p.m. at OCF.
· Sunday, June 10th ~ Thresherie Service - Join us at the annual Thresherman’s Picnic. Service starts at 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be avaliable for purchase beforehand. *This will take place of our regular Sunday morning services – there will be no service at 10am!
· Sunday, June 17th ~ Father’s Day – we will be moving our monthly fellowship meal to this Sunday to celebrate Dads! Stay for a barbeque and an afternoon of baseball fun with the church family.
Sunday, May 13th – Mother’s Day! ~ Our monthly fellowship meal will be replaced by the Annual Mother’s Day Men Made Meal! Ladies, this is your chance to take a break. And men – it’s your chance to prove your culinary skills as you provide a lunch for your ladies!
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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY! Spring Clean Up!
We are in need of volunteers to help out with various chores, and caretaking responsibilities for our church. We greatly appreciate anyone who is willing to donate some of your time doing things like:
· Picking up sticks
· Mowing the lawn
· Mowing Trails
· Lawn Tractor servicing (changing oil/filters that OCF provides)
· Cleaning up the stage area
· And more!
Please speak to Pastor Brian, or Logan if you are willing to head up any of these projects.
We thank you in advance!
· Sunday, April 8th ~ EASTER SUNDAY!
o Join us for our annual Easter breakfast before services on Easter morning. We will meet in the church basement a 9am sharp!
· April 19th – 21st, 2012 ~ 25th Anniversary Great Lakes Pastor’s Conference – The Life of Paul - Cost is $25 per person, registration opens at 10:30 AM Thurs.
· TODAY!! ~ Fellowship Meal ~ Stay and join us!
· Sunday, March 25 ~ Jews for Jesus – presentation at the Hancock Wesleyan church. Details to follow.
· April 19th – 21st, 2012 ~ 25th Anniversary Great Lakes Pastor’s Conference – The Life of Paul - Cost is $25 per person, registration opens at 10:30 AM Thurs.
· Friday, April 6 ~ Good Friday
o Community Service – 1pm
· Sunday, April 8th ~ EASTER SUNDAY!
o Join us for our annual Easter breakfast before services on Easter morning. We will meet in the church basement a 9am sharp!
February 12th ~ Photo for Church directory day! If your family has not had a photo taken for the church directory, today will be the day! See Logan after church!
If you are going to be baptized on February 19th please see Pastor Brian after church today!!
Tuesday, February 14 ~ VALENTINES DAY!!!
Sunday, February 19th ~ Winter Baptism! Celebration will include baptism, potluck meal, and pool party! Bring your favorite dish to pass, your swimming suit (modest, please) and drinks for your family. Will be held at the Elizabeth Inn in Plover from 1-4pm. For directions or if you are interested in being baptized, contact Pastor Brian.
~ Weekly Bible Reading ~
February 12-19
Leviticus 25 -- Numbers 14
Matthew 23 -- Mark 1
Thursday, February 9th ~ Valentines Concert at Village Blend – 5:30-7pm – No midweek study.
Sunday, February 12th ~ Photo for Church directory day! If your family has not had a photo taken for the church directory, today will be the day! Please come prepared to have your photo taken, and see Logan after church.
Sunday, February 19th ~ Winter Baptism! Celebration will include baptism, potluck meal, and pool party! Bring your favorite dish to pass, your swimming suit (modest, please) and drinks for your family. Will be held at the Elizabeth Inn in Plover from 1-4pm. For directions or if you are interested in being baptized, contact Pastor Brian.
· Tuesday, January 31st ~ New Believers Class ~ meeting at the church house. See Pastor Brian for the time.
· Monday, February 6th ~ OCF Church Winter Party – At Iverson Park in Stevens Point – 6-9pm! Dress warm, bring a dish to pass for potluck and a smile!
· Thursday, February 9th ~ Valentines Concert at Village Blend – 5:30-7pm – No midweek study.
· Winter Baptism! There will be a winter baptism held in February 2012. Details to follow. If you are interested in participating, contact Pastor Brian.
Thursday night Bible studies have begun! However, we will not meet Dec 22* or 29, due to holiday commitments. Regular studies resume January 5th.
*Thursday, December 22nd ~ Christmas Concert! In the spirit of the season, you’re invited to join us at Village Blend for hot and cold drinks, ice cream, a full dinner menu, and Christmas music provided by our friends Be Andrews!
Sunday, December 18th ~ OCF CHRISTMAS PARTY! ~ TODAY!!!! We will be having our church Christmas Party after services. Bring your favorite Christmas dish, and don’t forget to wear your UGLIEST Christmas apparel… there may be prizes!
Tuesday, December 22nd ~ Full Dress Rehearsal!
Sunday, December 25th ~ CHRISTMAS DAY!!!! Bethlehem’s Got Talent! – Come and see this year’s talent show, and experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem! Be a part of choosing the ‘star’ of this Christmas season! Join us at 10am in place of our usual morning services.
Winter Baptism! There will be a winter baptism held in January or February 2012. Details to follow. If you are interested in participating, contact Pastor Brian.
· Thursday night Bible studies have begun! However, we will not meet Dec 22* or 29, due to holiday commitments. Regular studies resume January 5th.
*Thursday, December 22nd ~ Christmas Concert! In the spirit of the season, you’re invited to join us at Village Blend for hot and cold drinks, ice cream, a full dinner menu, and Christmas music provided by our friends Be Andrews!
· Sunday, December 18th ~ OCF CHRISTMAS PARTY! ~ This month, we will not be having our usual “Second Sunday potluck” (which would fall on the 11th). Instead we will be having our church Christmas Party on the 18th after services. Bring your favorite Christmas dish, and don’t forget to wear your UGLIEST Christmas apparel… there may be prizes!
· Wednesday, December 21st ~ Full Dress Rehearsal!
· Sunday, December 25th ~ CHRISTMAS DAY!!!! Bethlehem’s Got Talent! – Come and see this year’s talent show, and experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem! Be a part of choosing the ‘star’ of this Christmas season! Join us at 10am in place of our usual morning services.