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

Reverend Kelly Paul Brown Office: 330-499-3972, ext 208 # Cell: 330-353-3333 email: Kbrown@EOCUMC.com

Thought for Today

Wisdom found in the Holy Bible can sometimes challenge us to look deep within and confront our sense of a comfortable religion. Sometimes what we think we ought to do is just what's easiest for us and not what God really wants us to do. We all need to be aware of whether we're doing what can rationalize as "nice" versus what God says is "good".

  • Being the Church The church is not a building, but a body of believers with a specific nature and purpose.
    Bible Studies We have watched & studied three seasons of "The Chosen" so far. Stay tuned to see what comes next!
    Community We work in our Community to get God's Word Out to Everyone. We provide many community events throughout the Year.
  • Praise & Worship
    We are the Church! We are out in our community sharing God's Word. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
    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
  • 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

We long for wisdom, O Lord, but prefer that it be our own. We turn away from the ideas of others and ignore the possibility and promise that come from life together with you.Most of all, we drown out your gift of Wisdom as she seeks to get our attention, for we believe that we know better or would prefer to decide where we make her welcome.Forgive us, loving God.Bring an end to the self-righteousness that ignores you, and awaken us anew to the Wisdom that comes only from you. Show us how to walk in your waysand listen to your promise each and every day. Amen (Written by Rev. Andy James, New York. Posted on LiturgyLink, ttp://www.liturgylink.net/. Re-posted on the re:Worship blog at https://re-orship.blogspot.com/2012/09/confession-we-long-for-wisdom.html.)

Fellowship Time is before church at 10:00am. Coffee / Cookies / Snacks

Upcoming Events

General Conference News During the 10 days of General Conference, delegates:

• adopted regionalization legislation,

• approved legislation that will remove restrictive, prohibitive language from The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church,

• adopted legislation that will grant Deacons authority to preside at sacraments,

• approved legislation to reduce the number of active bishops in the United States,

• adopted a reduced budget for the 2025-2028 quadrennium,

• approved legislation to change the clergy retirement plan,

• adopted climate justice legislation,

• and much more.

United Women in Faith In October, we will meet at 6:00 pm at Magoo's in New Philadelphia for a "Ladies' Night Out". All women of the church and their guests are welcome. Seniors Lunches On September 11th, our Seniors will meet at Grinders Above & Beyond in Dover for lunch at noon. Our October lunch will be at noon at Dutch Valley Restaurant in Sugarcreek. All members are welcome to enjoy a time of food, fun & fellowship. Mindy Weiland from out sister church, Dellroy UMC will lead us in worship on September 15th. Reverend Steve Smith will be back on September 22, and we end September with Reverend John Kelly on the 29th. Join us in worshiping our Lord along with these talented leaders.

Church Service is held at 10:30am Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome!

Sunday, September 15th, 2024 "Holding onto Wisdom" "Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice inthe public squares; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech: How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? " Proverbs 1:20-22

Missions
We are collecting basic food and household needs for Jack's House of Hope (fka The Homeless Shelter). This is an ongoing Mission Project of Otterbein UMC. There are lists of needs available in the Narthex. Our Missions Team are taking the month of September off. In October, we'll be kicking off our Thanksgiving Basket offering campaign. Please prayerfully consider donating to help those in our community who may otherwise go hungry on the day that most of us consider a day of feasting.
Heritage Members - over 50 years of membership.

Please Join us on Sunday Mornings for Fellowship at 10:00am, and Worship at 10:30am. Everyone is Welcome! To see what we're doing next go to: https://events.yodel.today/ newphiladelphia/

Contact info
Address: 156 Beaver Avenue NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
"Where Everyone is Welcome"
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, sitting in the parking lot listening to their car radio on 88.1FM, or on Facebook or You Tube.

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If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to assist if we can.
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