Otterbein United Methodist Church

Pastor John Armstrong pastorjohn2013@yahoo.com
330-343-4131
office@otterbein-church.org
Thought for Today "Get on fire for God and [people] will come and see you burn." - John Wesley (adapted) If we are excited about what God has done for us, others will be intrigued, at the very least. Excitement is contagious, and if you're excited, you can't help but show it. Others will see your excitement and ask questions, giving you a chance to share your testimony & invite them to experience the joy and excitement of getting to know a God who loves us all.
  • 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

Heavenly Father, in this post-resurrection season, help us to maintain the fervor of Easter. Help us to have hearts that burn for our Risen Savior and to share that passion with those around us. Let us live into the example of Jesus in loving our fellow travelers on this earth, even and especially those who are different from us. Remind us that as the pictures from the Artemis spacecraft show, everyone is our neighbor on this planet we call home. In Jesus' Holy name, Amen.

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

Upcoming Events

United Women in Faith In May, the United Women in Faith hold their executive Committee meeting, as well as their regular meeting on May 7th at the church. Vivian Heid & BJ Parrish will provide refreshments. The program will be presented by Agnes Swigart. All ladies of the church and their guests are welcome. Our June 4th meeting will be at the church at 7:00 p.m., with Susan Watson and Jane hill providing refreshments. Susie will have the program.

All ladies of the church and their guests are welcome.

Seniors Lunches Our Senior lunch location for May will at Jerry's on McCauley Drive in Uhrichsville on May 13th at noon. Everyone in the church and their guests are invited. Plan to join us for some good food and fun. Missions Our Lenten Mission for Heifer International set a new record! We raised enough money to purchase 35 flocks of chickens for those in need. Heifer has a donor who will provide matching funds for a limited time, thus making our donation 70 flocks! Stay tuned for our next mission project.

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

Sunday, April 19, 2026 "Burning Hearts" "They asked each other, 'Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?'" Luke 24:32

Pastor John Armstrong and family
Easter 2026
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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