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

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

Thought for Today

"Faith is believing what we do not see, and the reward for this kind of faith is to see what we believe." - Saint Augustine According to Dictionary.com, the definition of faith is "belief that is not based in proof". However, when we have faith in God, we see many proofs of His faithfulness. And, if we are faith-filled, we will see these proofs both in this life, and in the next.

  • Being the Church The church is not a building, but a body of believers with a specific nature and purpose.
    Bible Studies We have begun a new bible study, in conjunction with our Dellroy church family. beginning at 6 each Tuesday evening, we meet in the Fellowship Hall to discuss God's Word. We are studying 1 Corinthians.
    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! 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

Heavenly Father, shore up our faith, and help us to act on it daily. Help us to not just proclaim our faith in words, but in deeds. Help us to show our faith through acts of love toward others, including those we have difficulty loving; because You love them just as you love us. Remind us the Jesus died for ALL of us, including our "enemies", and let us seek the path to sacrificial love as well. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Coming July 6th

Otterbein UMC is excited to be hosting a free performance by the Maranatha Chorus . This Sunday July 6th at 7:00 p.m. ! Come, bring your friends, and enjoy an evening of hymns, followed by light refreshments.

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

Upcoming Events

United Women in Faith Our next meeting will be September 4th.

Seniors Lunches In July, our seniors will meet at the Lighthouse Bistro at Atwood Lake at noon on the 9th. In August, we will lunch at J & G Grill in New Philadelphia at noon on the 13th. Everyone in the church and their guests are invited. Missions We will be collecting monetary donations for the annual "Dress-a-Child" campaign through July 13th. This campaign provides vouchers for clothing for local children to start the new school year in Tuscarawas County schools.

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

Sunday, July 6th, 2025 "I Want to See!" "Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 'What do you want me to do for you?' 'Lord, I want to see,' he replied." Luke 18:40-41

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 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.

Please Join us on Sunday Mornings for Fellowship at 10:00am, and Worship at 10:30am. Everyone is Welcome! To see what else we're doing, 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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