NEWS AND INFORMATION
WEEK OF APRIL 4 & 5

THIS WEEKEND
  • EASTER WEEKEND | APRIL 4 & 5 - We will have a Saturday evening service on Easter weekend at 6:30 p.m. to make room for additional guests who will join us as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Childcare will be available on Saturday evening for children from birth—preschool. On Sunday we will have services at 8:00 a.m. with Childcare for Nursery-Preschool, 9:30 a.m. with Children & Youth ministry programming from Nursery-Grade 12, and 11:00 a.m. with Children's Ministry from Nursery-Grade 5. All services will be held in the Worship Center & Online. Click HERE to invite your friends.


TO DO TODAY

  • LET US KNOW YOU'RE HERE - Please take a moment and let us know you’re worshiping with us— whether in-person or online. CHECK-IN for Sunday services HERE or the easiest way to check-in is on the OC App directly from the Sunday tab. Select who is here and which service you’re attending. Please Note: Services are available for check-in on the App two hours prior and 30 minutes after the service time. It’s quick & easy!! If you choose not to use the OC App and you're with us in-person, just complete the Welcome Card in the seat back pocket. Then drop the card into one of the baskets outside the Worship Center doors. If you experience any issues with check-in from the App, please stop by Connection Point for further assistance. 
  • TEXT ALERTS AND OC APP NOTIFICATIONS - The best way to get notifications regarding service and event cancellations/changes is to sign up for TEXT ALERTS and/or have notifications turned on in the OC APP. You can sign up for TEXT ALERTS by texting 94000 (enter where you would type a phone number or the person’s name) and putting the keyword OCINFO In the OC APP, go to the profile section and click the "Settings" icon. Under Church Settings you can select your notification categories. Be sure to select GENERAL notifications along with any other categories that you want to receive messages from.  


NOTEWORTHY NEWS

  • EASTER OUTREACH MEAL - A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that contributed to this outreach event; through giving, volunteer hours and baking homemade cookies! We were honored to provide 250 families with everything they needed to cook their own Easter meals, and 230 individuals took home single-serve meals. In addition, we were able to spend time with almost 300 individuals during breakfast. What an incredible opportunity to share the love of Jesus in a tangible way. Please continue to pray for those that received the meal. Pray that each person we served felt uplifted and truly valued through this blessing. Most of all, pray they come to know the greatest gift of all: a relationship with Jesus, our Savior. 
  • OTTERBEIN PARK RESTROOM KEYCARDS - Spring is here! The restroom facilities at Otterbein Community Recreation Park (13375 Welty Road) are now open. The restrooms are locked except for scheduled group events/rentals. If you picked up a keycard last year, those keys have been reactivated, so there is no need for a new card. If you do not yet have a keycard, you can request one HERE, on the OC App, or by signing up at Connection Point. Please allow at least three business days for us to prepare your card.
  • TIMELESS TREASURES (SENIOR ADULTS) | SIGHT & SOUND—WAITING LIST - The Timeless Treasures bus trip to Sight & Sound on Wednesday, September 30 filled in record time! There are no more tickets left for this event. If you would be interested in being on the waiting list for this bus trip to see the new production, “Joshua,” contact Pastor John Hoffman at 240-520-4743. The cost for the trip is $175.00 per person. This price includes your admission to the show, bus transportation, and a meal afterward at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.   
  • TIMELESS TREASURES MOVIE & LUNCH | APRIL 30 - If you’re 50+ consider joining us for a special gathering of Timeless Treasures. On Thursday, April 30, we are showing the inspirational movie, Remember the Goal, in the OC Youth Building at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow in the OC 45 Building. Cost is $10 per person. Sign up will be available beginning April 12. Don’t miss this wonderful time of film, food and fellowship! 


OC EVENTS
  • FIRST TUESDAY PRAYER GATHERING | APRIL 7 - We will have our First Tuesday Prayer Gathering at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. We will be meeting in Room 402. Park on the south side of the building and use the Groups Entrance. Everyone is invited to join in this time of prayer for our church, community, and world.
  • FREEDOM RIDERS MOTORCYCLE GROUP | APRIL 12 - Join a group from Otterbein for a group ride on Sunday, March 15. The group will leave from the church parking lot at 1:00 p.m. EVERYONE WHO RIDES IS WELCOME whether they attend Otterbein Church or not. If you are interested in going on the ride or learning more about the route, sign up HERE, on the OC App, or stop by Connection Point on Sunday morning. If you have questions, call Steven at 301-991-4848. 
  • COLLEGE AGE (18-25) | APRIL 12 - If you are a young adult (18-25) and want to connect with others your age and grow spiritually, join us on Sunday evenings. We connect each week over food, fellowship, and Bible study. On Sunday, April 12, join us at Pastor Dwight's house at 5:00 p.m. We're having an Easter Egg Hunt! Questions? Email dwight.karkan@otterbeinchurch.org. 
  • SAVE THE DATES | VBS JUNE 8-11 - Vacation Bible School will take place June 8-11, 2026, from 6:00-8:15 p.m. for children who just completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Preschool families: There will be a special preschool night on Thursday, June 11th for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026! Full event details and a registration link will be provided as the event draws closer.
  • HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS - We are excited to introduce a new initiative to help local non-profit organizations share their upcoming events, camps, and retreats with the community! We believe in the power of connection and want to provide a platform where organizations can reach more people and make a greater impact. The link to the community bulletin board is located on the OC Events page on both the OC website and the OC App. Check it out HERE— and join us in building a stronger, more connected community!
  • OC EVENTS - In addition to our Sunday morning services, we offer groups and special events to allow you to get to know one another with similar interests. Be sure to check out the OC Events page to see what's happening at Otterbein.


THE BIBLE JOURNEY

  • The Bible Journey is our churchwide Bible reading plan—one chapter a day, with helpful podcasts, resources, and a place to ask questions along the way. We are continuing our journey through the short letters written by the Apostle Paul. While short in length, they are dense in content. Join us as we consider the background of each letter and discover how Paul addresses specific challenges and needs in the local church. If you are new to the Journey, you’ll find the daily reading plan on the OC App, our website, and at facebook.com/groups/ocdevotionals (click “join” to have it show up in your feed). If you have notifications turned on in the OC App for “Bible Journey,” you’ll get a reminder each morning at 7:00 a.m. with a direct link to that day’s reading. You can also download a weekly copy of the plan HERE. 

    • Bible Journey journals with your first two resources are available for $5 at Connection Point. Now is a great time to read the Bible, join us on the journey!


OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION

  • OTTERBEIN SMALL GROUPS - Otterbein has many different small group environments where people connect with others and learn biblical principles for life. Groups include Men's Base Camp, Men's Groups, Women's Groups, Sunday Message Discussion Groups, and Adult Bible Classes. Groups meet on various days and at different times, some meeting weekly and others meeting less frequently. Click HERE to learn more.
  • ALL THINGS OTTERBEIN AT YOUR FINGERTIPS - We encourage you to download the OC APP where you can complete the Welcome Card, give online, read the announcements, share a prayer request, find message notes, register, and sign up for events, watch last week’s service, and much more! Click HERE, text "APP" to 833-921-6237, or search "Otterbein Church Waynesboro" in any of the app stores.  
  • OC YOUTH & PARENTS - We’ve got exciting news! Your go-to spot for everything OC Youth is on the OC App! Just head to the “Sunday” section and tap on the OC Youth page. You’ll find upcoming events, registration forms, social media links, and much more—all in one place. Check it out and stay connected!
  • RAMSEY+ FINANCIAL RESOURCES - Otterbein has partnered with Dave Ramsey to offer a great tool for helping you take control of your money and get rid of your debt for good. With Ramsey+, you get a step-by-step plan and the tools to help you pay off debt faster, so you can finally spend and save how you want—worry-free. Ramsey+ includes the Financial Peace University course (on demand) along with many other great resources. Sign up HERE for this free resource. Contact Rick Duesler at rick.duesler@otterbeinchurch.org if you have questions or need assistance signing up. 
  • CHECK OUT RIGHTNOW MEDIA - Otterbein has partnered with RightNow Media to provide you free access to a huge, streaming, online, access-on-any-device library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos, kids shows, and more. To sum it up — it’s like the Netflix of Bible study videos and Christian entertainment. You will have FREE access to thousands of video resources to help you with parenting, marriage, finances, spiritual growth, leadership development, and more. It includes content for all ages and stages of life, and all of your family members are invited to set up their own accounts. Click HERE to start watching right away. 
  • PACKS OF OFFERING ENVELOPES AVAILABLE - Packs of offering envelopes are available at Connection Point in the Church lobby for anyone desiring to use them to give their offering or you can contact the church office at info@otterbeinchurch.org or 717.762.7147 for more information or to request envelopes. 
  • Have you joined the "OTTERBEIN ONLINE" Facebook group? Facebook has made some changes to its algorithms over the past several months and there is a good chance you are not seeing information from Otterbein Church on your newsfeed. The best way to make sure you see Otterbein News when it is posted on Facebook is to be part of the OTTERBEIN ONLINE group. If you are, anything posted will appear near the top of your newsfeed. Here is a link to the group. If you need help finding the group or aren't sure how to join, contact us at info@otterbeinchurch.org and we will assist you. 
  • The Otterbein Church Park Community Center Gym on Welty Road is open Monday-Friday mornings from 7:45-9:45 a.m. for anyone interested in walking for exercise. If you have any questions, please contact the church office by phone at 717-762-7147 or by email.