Otterbein United Methodist Church 156 Beaver Avenue NE New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 Phone 330-343-4131 office@otterbein-church.org

Come Worship with us! *Inside Service: 10:30am *Parking Lot Service via your car radio 88.1FM *View our service on *You Tube at Worship otterbein-NP *or on Facebook Otterbein United Methodist Church "The place where thankful hearts gather"

Pastor John Armstrong Phone: 330-343-4131 pastorjohn2013@yahoo.com office@otterbein-church.org

Thought for Today "Lent is not something we do for God. Lent is something we do with God." - Unknown While we often think of Lent as a time to give up pleasurable or sinful things, this thought puts it in a new perspective. We can think of Lent less as a sacrifice, and more as a chance to be in community with God. It's an opportunity to grow closer to our Creator through centering our focus on Him, and not ourselves.
  • Being the Church The church is not a building, but a body of believers with a specific nature and purpose.
    Bible Studies We have, in conjunction with our Dellroy church family, been discussing various concepts in a relation to the Bible - everything from forgiveness, to Angels, to the Holy Spirit. Join us at 6 each Tuesday evening for interesting discussions and good fellowship. We meet to discuss God's Word, and enjoy good fellowship. It's not too late to join in!
    Community We work in our Community to get God's Word Out to Everyone. We provide community events throughout the Year.
  • Praise & Worship
    We are the Church! While we take worship seriously, we also take time to connect with one another. Pictured is our Rural Life Sunday picnic after our service at Atwood Lake Park.
    Missions
    OUMC provides many mission projects throughout the year in our area and beyond. Salvation Army, Homeless Shelter, Harbor House, East Elementary School-NP, Dress-a-Child, Share-a-Christmas, Heifer International, Food Pantry
    Group Fellowship
    Otterbein Faith Fellowship, Senior Lunches, Prayer Groups, United Women in Faith, Bible Studies. All are ways to care for each other and grow in our commitments to God.
  • Faith
    Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! John 8:24 unless you believe that I am who I claim to be, you will die in your sins.
    Hope
    Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Jeremiah 29: 11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
    Love
    1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13: 13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Prayer

O God, our deliverer, you led your people of old through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide now the people of your church, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen" (UMH #268 "Lent" The Lutheran Book of Worship 1978

Fellowship Time is immediately after church. Coffee / Cookies / Snacks

Upcoming Events

United Women in Faith Otterbein United Women in Faith will be eating out on March 5th, at Brickyard Dining Company, 140 Commercial Avenue SE, New Philadelphia at 6:00 p.m. There is a signup sheet in the Narthex. Or notify Agnes Swigart of some other member of the UWiF. All ladies of the church and their guests are welcome. The April meeting of Otterbein United Women in Faith will be held on April 9th at the church. Phyllis Pollock will serve refreshments, and Jane Hill has the program. All ladies of the church and their guests are welcome.


Seniors Lunches Our March Lunch will be at Dee's Restaurant in New Philadelphia at noon on March 11th. We'll be at Sammy Sue's in Dover on April 8th at noon for our April lunch. Everyone in the church and their guests are invited. Plan to join us for some good food and fun. Missions Our Lenten Mission will be for Heifer International again this year. Last year's "Hope in the Henhouse" was so well received, we are doing it again during Lent this year (February 18 - April 5). The cost for a flock of chickens is $20.00, but any size contribution will be gratefully accepted.

Church Service is held at 10:30am Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! There are no strangers here.

Sunday, February 22, 2026 "Our Time in the Wilderness" "You are my hiding place, you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." Psalm 32:7

Pastor John Armstrong

Heritage Members - over 50 years of membership.

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung Visit

The Bishop for the Ohio Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung paid a visit to Otterbein in February 2025 as part of his goal of visiting all 1,000 churches under his authority. He was eager to get to know a little about us and to pray with us for what we feel we need going forward. We felt very honored and blessed by his presence, as this is the first time that any of us remember getting a visit from our Bishop.
Contact info
Address: 156 Beaver Avenue NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Who we are:
Otterbein United Methodist Church is open to everyone. We worship at 10:30am Sunday mornings. Dress is casual. Our mission is to serve others. "I've never been to a more welcoming and caring church." The service is available to those attending church, or on Facebook or You Tube.

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