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.

Let's stay connected!

MONDAYS

Men's Monday Morning Bible Study

meets weekly @ 7:00am

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 supporting others through prayer.


Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

Prayer Study

meet weekly @ 6:30pm

Facilitators: Keith & Nancy Kolar


An open group for ALL! This study will follow the book "A Place Called Heaven"  by Robert Jeffress. "As Christians, we know someday we will leave our familiar country and be united with God in heaven. And yet many of us know very little about this place called heaven. This study will examine questions like: Is heaven a real place or is it a state of mind? Who will be in heaven? Have some people already visited heaven? What will we do in heaven? Will we know one another in heaven? What difference does a future heaven make in my life today?

This book is perfect for both believers and skeptics who are curious about heaven." There will be a focused time of prayer as well. Sorry, no childcare is provided.

 


Location: at the Smart home in Ontario

Community Builders

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

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

Facilitator: Jim Skeesuck


This group will continue David Jeremiah's study on Ephesians "A Belief that Behaves."


Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

Women's Tuesday Bible Study

meets weekly

Facilitators:

Mavis Skeesuck & Karyn Gray


Journey through the biblical stories of the early Christian movement, and see what kind of wild adventures await those who truly believe Jesus.

In this eight-session video Bible study, Lisa Harper launches into the book of Acts to discover how Jesus' command to spread the gospel changed the lives of those who believed and shaped the culture that surrounded the growing church. At the end of this journey together, not only will you have studied this wild, adventurous, risk-taking book, but you'll see how God supernaturally orchestrated the events in Scripture to bring about the message of salvation that the early believers preached.

Today, we are faced with the same risks. Will we believe the words of Jesus and allow them to transform every part of our lives? Books are $11.50 but can be purchased on "Amazon.com

 


Location & Times

9:00am OFCN Scott Conference room

or

6:30pm at the Skeesuck home

in Ontario

WEDNESDAYS

Children's Life Groups

meets weekly @ 6:45pm

Facilitator: Pastor Connie Blastock

               

We are excited to continue the fun we started in the fall! Our elementary age kids will continue learning all about the book of Acts and our younger kids will keep exploring the Bible Zoo series.


Location: OFCN Children's Wing

The Edge

meets weekly @ 6:45pm

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

Coffee Talk

meets weekly @ 6:45pm

Facilitator: Kate Larson


Coffee talk will start the year going through “Undistracted” by Bob Goff, for the first 5 weeks, then we will go through “A Healing Body” by Henry Cloud for 4 weeks. All are welcome!

 


Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room

Community on Mission

meets every other week @ 6:45pm for onsite group gatherings,

then every other week off site to serve in the community

Facilitator: Pastor Loren


Community on Mission is a life group that intentionally gathers together to grow in faith and live out our faith through serving others. We believe in impacting lives through meaningful presence, authentic community, and meeting real needs. Whether you normally join us in-person or online, you are invited to join this Community on Mission.


Location: OFCN Sanner Center (when onsite)

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

meets weekly @ 6:45pm

Facilitators: Bryan & Michelle Hewett


This group will go over the book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer. This study is perfect for anyone looking to de-stress and connect more. It is a roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world.

 


Location: OFCN upstairs room 212

Discovery Class

meets weekly @ 6:45pm

Facilitator: Pastor Tim Brewer


An 8-week small group that explores how God created us and the purpose He has for our lives.


Location: OFCN upstairs room 215

DivorceCare

meets weekly @ 6:45pm

Facilitator: Kala Craig Smith


What is DivorceCare? DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 13-week video-based support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. At this point, DivorceCare is for women only.

No registration fees, just purchase the $20 workbook.



Location:  OFCN upstairs room 211

THURSDAYS

Senior Adult Life Group

meets the 3rd Thursday of the month @ 11:00am

Facilitators: Pastor Rod Tegethoff & Pastor Lois Knight


Come at 11:00am 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

FRIDAYS

Meeting with Jesus

meets weekly @ 7:30am

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 Eddie to find out the location of the week)

SATURDAYS

Men's Breakfast

meets the 3rd Saturday of the month @ 7:30am

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

Facilitator: Marvin Newell


Come to church early for pre-service prayer to lift up the pastoral staff and Sunday’s service.


 

Location: Shalom Prayer Room

Children's Church

weekly on Sundays @ 9:30am & 11:00am

Facilitator: Pastor Connie Blastock


For those ages 4 through grade 5. Children are dismissed during each worship service to hear a message at their level.

 

Location: OFCN Children's Worship Center

Fusion

weekly 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: OFCN Expedition Room

Wheeler Family Life Group

meets weekly @ 5:30pm

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: at the Wheeler home in Ontario

High School Life Group

meets weekly @ 6:00pm

Facilitator: Pastor Levi Lewis


The high school life group meets most Sundays throughout the school year. The first hour is fellowship and fun, they then transition into topical discussions relevant to their culture.

 

Location: the Poe home in New Plymouth

Rivers Edge Life Group

meets weekly @ 6:00pm


Facilitators: Pastor Tim & Nancy Brewer


This life group meets weekly to discuss the sermon, encourage and pray for one another.

 

Location: the Brewer home in Fruitland

Stepping Out Life Group

meets the 1st & 3rd Sunday's of the month @ 6:00pm


Facilitator: Joy Saunders


This life group will be continuing with the series "the Chosen."

 

Location: the Gray home in Ontario

Events to Watch for!



All Church Potluck


Women's Salad Luncheon


Easter


Serve Day



Sunday Morning Worship


9:30am - On site/YouTube Live


11am - On site/Facebook Live





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