Thank you for checking out the life groups and activities that are available this spring. These groups exist to help us connect with God, with each other, and with our community. It is our desire that this catalog will help you find ways to stay connected with your church family during the spring months and beyond.

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Coming Up! Church Office Closed April 1st Women's Luncheon April 13th Men's Breakfast April 20th District Assembly April 24-26 Serve Day April 27th 

MONDAYS

Men's Monday Bible Study meets weekly @ 7:00am  ongoing

Facilitator: Robert Douglas This is a time for men to gather together, read and discuss the Bible and pray for personal needs as well as support others through prayer. Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

A Prayer Study meets weekly @ 6:30pm  ongoing

Facilitators: Keith & Nancy Kolar Would you like to learn about and practice prayer? This group is for you. In a safe and friendly environment, this group of people study various resources on prayer and spend time together in small prayer groups. No one is forced to pray but the setting invites you to experience the power that comes with talking to God.  Location: at the home of Terry & Debbie Smart in Ontario

Community Builders meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month @ 7:00pm  ongoing

Facilitator: Phil Hendrickson This group will focus on biblical history and truth. Location: at the Hendrickson home in Fruitland

TUESDAYS

Men's Bible Study meets weekly @ 6:30pm  ongoing

Facilitator: Jim Skeesuck This men’s only group will be covering “The Great Disappearance” by David Jeremiah. The study will look at “the meaning of the word rapture, the difference between the rapture and the second coming, and the joy of expecting our Savior to come at any given moment.” Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

WEDNESDAYS

Coffee Talk meets weekly @ 6:45pm ongoing

Facilitator: Kate Larson Come join us as we focus on our relationship with Christ and how this helps us in our journey through parenting, marriage, relationships and life.   Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

Reading the Bible for Life Change meets weekly @ 6:45pm ongoing

Facilitator: David Blastock Reading the Bible for Life Change is a Foundation course teaching how to read God’s Word for understanding and application.   Location: OFCN upstairs room 215

Discovery meets weekly @ 6:45pm begins April 10th continues April 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th

Facilitators: Pastor Tim Brewer & Mavis Skeesuck A 5-week small group that explores how God created us and the purpose He has for our lives. Location: upstairs room 211

Children's Life Groups meets weekly @ 6:45pm ongoing

Ages 4-6 Facilitator: Pastor Connie Blastock                 Grades 1-6 Facilitators: Sheena Moore & Betty Bourcy Location: Children’s Wing

The Edge meets weekly @ 6:45pm ongoing

Facilitator: Pastor Levi Lewis During the school year, students meet in the Expedition Room for a high energy, exciting and fun night. Students participate in games, hear a message designed for their culture, and participate in small group discussions.   Location: OFCN Expedition Room & gym

C.I.A. (Christians in Action) meets weekly @ 6:45pm ongoing

Facilitator: Pastor Loren Fairbanks This is a small group for those who are new to OFCN and would like to meet other new people, make new friends, and partner together on this journey of discovering what it means to follow Christ in our world today. We plan to connect through sharing life together, praying for one another, and studying a variety of biblical and topical studies to help us grow in our faith and service to our community.   Location: OFCN Sanner Center

THURSDAYS

Senior Adult Life Group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month @ 11:00am ongoing

Facilitators: Pastor Rod & Betty Tegethoff & Pastor Lois & Curtis Knight Come for a time of fellowship, a Word of encouragement, and hymns. Please bring something to add to our meal together. Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

Koinonia meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday's of the month @ 7:00pm ongoing

Facilitators: Robert & Karen Douglas   The group will be studying various Bible characters using Max Lucado’s book “Cast of Characters.”   Location: at the Heritage home in Fruitland

FRIDAYS

Meeting with Jesus meets weekly @ 7:30am ongoing

Facilitator: Pastor Eddie Wheeler Come and practice meeting with Jesus by personalizing scripture and journaling our dialogue with the Lord.   Location: different area coffee shops (text to find out the location of the week)

SATURDAYS

Men's Breakfast typically meets the 3rd Saturday of the month @ 7:30am ongoing

Facilitator: Bryan Hewett   This group gets together monthly, typically over breakfast, to fellowship and dive into God's Word. Come join us to be challenged and have some great times together!   Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

SUNDAYS

Sunday Morning Worship every Sunday @ 9:30 & 11:00am

Worship Onsite 9:00am Pre-Service Prayer (Shalom Prayer Room) 9:30am/11:00am Morning Worship Services   Are you connecting online? Watch live here: 9:30am (MST) YouTube 11:00am (MST) Facebook

Pre-Service Prayer meets weekly @ 9:00am ongoing

Facilitator: Marvin Newell   Come to church early for pre-service prayer to lift up the pastoral staff and Sunday’s services.   Location: Shalom Prayer Room

Children's Church ongoing on Sundays @ 9:30am & 11:00am

Facilitator: Pastor Connie Blastock   For those ages 4 through grade 5. Children are dismissed during each worship service.   Location: Children’s Worship Center

Fusion ongoing on Sundays @ 9:30am & 11:00am

Facilitator: Pastor Levi Lewis   For those in grades 6-8. Students worship with their families and are dismissed partway through each service to go to the Expedition Room for some fun, fellowship and teaching.   Location: Expedition Room

High School Life Group meets weekly @ 6:00pm ongoing

Facilitator: Pastor Levi Lewis   The high school life group meets most Sundays throughout the school year. The first hour is fellowship and fun, then a transition into topical discussions relevant to their culture.   Location: the Poe home in New Plymouth

Brewer Life Group meets weekly @ 6:00pm ongoing

Facilitators: Pastor Tim & Nancy Brewer   This group shares in food and fellowship. They take a look at God’s Word, or watch a video series, and have some great discussions along the way. Location: at the Brewer home in Fruitland

Stepping Out Adult Life Group meets the 1st & 3rd Sunday's of the month @ 6:00pm ongoing

Facilitator: Joy Saunders   This group will be continuing with the series “The Chosen”  Location: the Gray home in Ontario

Wheeler Family Life Group meets weekly @ 5:30pm ongoing

Facilitators: Pastor Eddie & Robin Wheeler   Meet for food, conversation, worship, and prayer! This will be a family-style life group, so it may be loud and chaotic at times, but gives a chance to focus on Jesus and families. Open to families with kids. Kids will be included in what we do! Location: the Wheeler home in Ontario

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