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 Carolyn Baker

Thought for Today

" Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

  • Being the Church The church is not a building, but a body of believers with a specific nature and purpose. We had a wonderful Celebration of "All Saints Day"
    Bible Studies We have Ladies' Bible Studies; men's Bible Studies; Group Backyard Bible Studies with Cookouts; and more!
    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, Food Pantry
    Group Fellowship
    Otterbein Faith Fellowship, Youth Groups for all Ages, Prayer Groups, Dartball, Java with Jesus, Choir, Easter Egg Hunt, St. Nick Breakfast, Back to School Bash, Family & Youth Movie Nights, 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 for the second Sunday of Advent.

Father, prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth joyfully! As we wait for your plan to unfold, give us the patience we need. Remind us of the peace we can access when we take time to still ourselves before you and remember that you are God. We thank you that you are both sovereign and gracious. Help us to find rest in the midst of what feels like chaos in our world. Amen

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

Upcoming Events

December United Women in Faith will meet at the church on December 7th at 7:00 pm. Jane Hill & Vivian Heid will serve refreshments, and Phyllis Pollock will have the program. Regular meetings are the first Thursday of each month. All women of the church and their guests are welcome. Pick up your United Women in Faith Goodies on Sunday, December 10th, immediately after church. Senior Luncheon Our Seniors will meet at noon for lunch on Wednesday, December 13th at Hog Heaven. All members are welcome to enjoy a time of food & fellowship.

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

Sunday, December 10th, 2023 "Ruth Gleans with Devotion" "May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge" Ruth 2:12

Our "Heritage Members" These members have over 50 years of membership & service to Otterbein UMC.
Missions
We are collecting paper products for the House of Hope, our local shelter for the un-housed. This is a year-long project. Help us "Fill The Box" with office supplies & paper products. We are most in need of paper towels, toilet tissue, Kleenex, & stamps. We are also asking for AA batteries and copy paper. We will also be adopting a family from our church for Christmas. We welcome gift cards & monetary donations. Either mark your envelope, or see Phyllis Pollock.
Labor Day 2023 at Atwood Lake Park with Dellroy UMC

Please Join us on Sunday Mornings for Worship at 10:30am. Everyone is Welcome!

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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