Thank you for checking out the activities that are available this summer. 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 summer months and beyond.
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One -Time Special Activities

Campfire & S'mores

Sunday, May 25 from 8-10pm


Young Adults

Host: Pastor Levi


Join in on an evening of yard games, campfire, and s'mores. 

 


Location: the Wherry home in New Plymouth


End of School Kiwi Loco

Wednesday, June 4 @ 3:30pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Connie

               

Let's kick off the summer! You are invited to meet up at Kiwi Loco in Ontario for an end of school celebration!

 

Location: Kiwi Loco (180 East Ln #4) Ontario


Cost: whatever you choose to buy

 

Cornhole Tournament

Friday, June 6 @ 6:30pm


Intergenerational

Hosts: Holland & Larson Families

 

Teams of 2 will compete in our cornhole tournament. We will also have yard games set up, and an ice cream sundae bar to keep cool!


Location: the Holland house in Fruitland


Cost: $5 donation to enter the tournament

Photo Excursion w/ Robin & Alyssa

Sunday, June 8 @ 2:30pm


Intergenerational

Hosts: Robin Wheeler & Alyssa O'Brien

 

Bring your smartphone or non-phone camera and join us for an afternoon of picture taking! Not sure how to use that old digital camera? Bring it anyway and we can (probably) help you.

Note: You will need to meet at the Botanical Gardens and provide your own transportation to and from.


Location: Idaho Botanical Gardens (2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd.) in Boise


Cost: $14

Campfire & S'mores

Wednesday, June 11 from 8-10pm


Youth (7-12 grade)

Host: Pastor Levi


Join in on an evening of yard games, campfire, and s'mores. 

 


Location: the Wherry home in New Plymouth


Boise Hawks Game

Friday, June 13 @ 7:15pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Levi


Calling all baseball fans: come join our church for an evening of baseball and fellowship. We will be on the third base line reserved box seats.

 



Location: Memorial Stadium (5600 N Glenwood St.) in Garden City


RSVP Required: reserve tickets with Pastor Levi by signing up in the foyer. The last day to reserve is June 9. Tickets will be available for pick-up at will call on the night of the game.


Cost: $10 per ticket 

Let's Take a Hike

Saturday, June 14 @ 8:30am


Women

Hosts: Kate Larson & Jennifer Coon


We will carpool together and head to the Boise foothills to hike the Stack Rock Trail. The trail is about 9 miles, and we anticipate it taking about 3-4 hours to hike. Following the hike we will go for a late lunch together. Bring lots of snacks and water, and let's enjoy getting outside, and being together!

 

Location: meet at the Larson home in Fruitland


Cost: lunch if you choose to purchase it

Ladies Paint Night

Thursday, June 19 from 6-8pm


Girls/Women

Host: Courtney Phillips


Unleash your inner painter on a variety of ceramics and have fun with fellow ladies. Bring a snack to share if you would like.

 

Location: Perfectly Imperfect Ceramics (210 SW 3rd St.) in Fruitland



RSVP by: June 12


Cost: Cost of your piece. There is a wide variety to choose from and prices range from $5-$100.

Pool Party

Sunday, June 22 from 3-5pm



Young Adults

Host: Pastor Levi


Bring a swimsuit and a towel and cool off at the Knight's pool!

 

Location: the Knight's home in Fruitland

 

Bring Your Own Lunch

Friday, June 27 from 11:30am-1:30pm



Adults & Seniors

Host: Mavis Skeesuck


Enjoy a splendid summer noontime on the backyard deck of the Skeesuck home. Come and relax while lunching with friends. Be sure to bring your own lunch. Drinks provided.

 

Location: the Skeesuck home in Ontario

 

God & Country Festival

Wednesday, July 2 

Gates Open: 5:30 PM. Festival: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM


Young Adults

Host: Levi Lewis


Join us at the Idaho Center for family-friendly fun, including the Treasure Valley's largest fireworks show, great Christian bands, military appreciation, civic awards, food, and fellowship. Bring your blankets and low-back lawn chairs for seating!

 

Location: Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (16114 N Idaho Center Blvd.) in Nampa

 

Mega Sports Camp

meets July 7-10 from 9am-Noon


Children (ages 4-12)

Host: Pastor Connie


Sports Basics (ages 4-5)

Art (ages 8-12)

Basketball (ages 6-12)

Soccer (ages 6-8)

Music (ages 8-12)

Cheerleading (ages 6-12)

  Location: OFCN

To register, click this link



Interested in volunteering? Contact Pastor Connie.

7/10 Split Bowling Night

Wednesday, July 9 from 5-7pm


Youth (7-12 grade)

Host: Pastor Levi 

Come for an evening of bowling with our special friends from Colorado!


Location: Ontario bowling alley (350 SE 13th St.)


Cost: $5

Night of Worship

Sunday, July 13 @ 6:45pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Eddie

 

Come enjoy a Spirit filled time of worship where we celebrate how awe inspiring God is and let Him fill our hearts for the coming week. 


Location: OFCN

Starlight Mountain Theater

July 15-17 (any or all days)



Families

Host: Leanne Johnston


Come see a show, or stay to camp and make a weekend of it. There is a group that camps at Riverpond Campground three days before Family Camp. Reservations need to be made for camping and the theater.


Cost: to reserve campsites and for theater seats

 

Location: Crouch, Idaho

 

Yard Games & Ice Cream

Friday, July 25 from 6:30-8pm



Intergenerational

Hosts: Kate & Claira Larson


Come bring some of your favorite yard games, and let's hang out, play, and eat some ice cream together. (Ice cream will be provided) Everyone is welcome!

 

Location: In the green space across from the Larson home in Fruitland

 

Bowling & Kiwi Loco

Sunday, July 27 from 3-5pm



Young Adults

Host: Pastor Levi


Join us for an evening of bowling and fro-yo. After a few games, head over to Kiwi Loco for some frozen yogurt! 

 

Locations: Seven Ten Split Bowling Alley (350 SE 13th St.) in Ontario

Kiwi Loco (180 East Ln #4) in Ontario


Cost: Bowling is $3.75 per game per person, and $2.25 for shoe rentals. Then whatever you want to purchase at Kiwi Loco.

 

SkyZone & Lunch at Freddy's

Friday, August 1 @ 10:30am


Kids & Families

Hosts: Kate & Danika Larson


We are going to spend about an hour and a half at SkyZone in Nampa, having a great time jumping together. Once we are done there, we will head over to Freddy's for some lunch. Let Kate know if you are interested in joining the group.

 

Location: SkyZone (1460 N Happy Valley Rd) in Nampa


RSVP Required: No later than July 25


Cost: Each person is responsible for the cost of their jump time and lunch. Plan on about $20 per person for jump time.

Summer Splash

Thursday, August 7 from 5:30-10pm


Youth & Young Adults

Host: Pastor Levi


Summer Splash is a concert held in the wave pool at Roaring Springs. Attendees can ride waterslides while the music plays or join the crowd in the wave pool. More details to come.

 

Location: Roaring Springs Water Park

(400 W Overland Rd.) in Meridian


Cost: $20

Zoo Boise Trip

Monday, August 11 @ 10am


Kids & Families

Hosts: Macy & Eddie Wheeler


Join us for a fun day with your friends at the zoo! You can bring your own lunch or purchase food there. Transportation will be available.

 

Location: Zoo Boise (355 Julia Davis Dr.)


RSVP Required: July 31


Cost: Kids 3-11 $10, Adults $13, Seniors $10 (prices may be lower if we can secure a group rate) 

Game Night/Open Gym

Sunday, August 17 from 3-5pm


Young Adults

Host: Pastor Levi


Come back after Sunday worship for some volleyball, basketball, or board games, depending on your preference! Come by either way for some afternoon fun!

 

Location: OFCN gym

Online Church Meet & Greet

Wednesday, August 20 from 6-7pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Loren


Are you a part of our online church? Do you regularly attend our online services or online groups? If you do, we have just the event for you. If you’d like to meet Pastor Loren, our online hosts, and some of our other online attendees in-person, you are invited to an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. All are welcome!

 


Location: the Fairbanks home in Payette


RSVP by: August 17

Summer Eval & Fall Planning Coffee Meeting

Sunday, August 31 from 3-4pm


Young Adults

Host: Pastor Levi


Join us as we evaluate the summer activities and plan our fall calendar!

 


Location: Jack Henry Coffee House (298 S Oregon St.) in Ontario


Cost: Whatever goodies or coffee you wish to purchase.

Monthly Activities

Senior Adventures

meets monthly

May 23, June 28, July 26, August 23 @10am


Senior Adults

Hosts: Pastor Rod Tegethoff & Pastor Lois Knight

 

A fun time for seniors to get together during the summer.

 

 

Meet at OFCN at 10am before each outing.

Transportation is available.

Sign-up for each outing in the foyer.


 

May 23rd

Explore Baker City

Tour guide of the town, lunch, Baker Heritage Museum, Baker Flea Market Cost: Museum $6, plus cost of lunch at a restaurant


June 28th

Explore Boise

Territorial Prison, Botanical Gardens, & picnic lunch at Eagle Rock Park.

Cost: Prison $6, Gardens $11. Bring your own lunch.


 

July 26th

Explore Idaho City

Boise Basin Museum, Mining trail in the park, Kirkham Hot Springs, lunch.

Elevation 3,900.

Cost will be restaurant or bring a sack lunch.

 

August 23rd

Explore Boise

Idaho State Museum, fun & interactive experience. Julia Davis Park, Horseshoes, pond, explore, picnic!

Cost is $8

 

ATV Trips: Not Fast But Furious

meets monthly

May 28, June 11 & 25, July 12 & 18-20 & 21-24, August 14


Adults

Host: Curtis Knight

 

May 28th Mormon Basin

June 11th Placerville to Garden Valley

June 25th Silver City

July 12th Sturgill Peak

July 18-20 Family Camp McCall

July 21-24 Yellow Pine

Aug 14th Dead Wood

 

 

Get Ready! Start Your Engines! If you live in Idaho, you will need an Oregon permit for the year. If you live in Oregon, you will need an Idaho permit. 


RSVP w/ Curtis before each trip and find out location of the meeting point.

Senior Adult Life Group

meets monthly on the third Thursday

June 19, July 17, August 21 @ 11am


Senior Adults

Hosts: Pastor Rod Tegethoff & Pastor Lois Knight

 

Come at 11:00 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

Wheeler Summer Group

meets monthly on select Sunday's

June 29, July 20, August 17 from 6-8pm


Intergenerational

Hosts: Pastor Eddie & Robin

 

Come join the Wheeler family for food, worship, and prayer! Arrive around 6pm, we'll start with food and fellowship.

Around 7pm, we'll transition to worship in the living room, followed by prayer. Kids are welcome! This group is open to all.

 

Location: At the Wheeler home in Ontario. Text Pastor Eddie for the location.

Weekly Activities

Night at the Movies

meets Sunday's from 6-9pm

Starting June 1


Youth (7-12 grade)

Host: Pastor Levi


This summer, we will be spending our Sunday evenings going through the Star Wars Saga and discerning the worldview of this series and how it is similar and different from that of our faith. Each week, we will watch a movie and reflect on a set of discussion questions highlighting the key themes and concepts from the film and explore the ways these movies are attempting to shape us (for better or worse). Parent's Note: The ratings of Star Wars films run from PG to PG-13.

 

Locations: OFCN June 1,8,22,29 July 20 

Poe home in New Plymouth: July 6, 27

 

Taco Tuesday

meets Tuesday's @ Noon

Starting June 3


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Eddie


Come eat Mexican food with us on Tuesdays! All are welcome!

 

Location: Location will vary. Text Pastor Eddie for information.


Cost: Enough to cover your lunch

Star Rune - Typing Game

meets Tuesday's from 2-3pm

Starting June 3


Intergenerational

Host: Quinlan Stuwe


A fun activity geared towards kids and new typists, but fun for all ages and skill levels.

Come save the world as you type and slash through giant villainous letters. Learn to type on this epic adventure!

 

Location: Ontario Community Library (388 SW 2nd Ave.) in Ontario

56:7 Prayer Gathering

meets Wednesdays @ 6:45pm

Starting June 4


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Eddie


"...for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” - the word of the Lord to Isaiah


Come gather for corporate prayer together at the church. We’ll set our hearts and minds on the Holy Spirit, asking Him to lead us in prayer and intercession


Location: OFCN

Meeting with Jesus

Friday's @ 7:30am

ongoing


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Eddie

Come and practice meeting with Jesus by personalizing scripture and journaling our dialogue with the Lord.
 
Location: Different area coffee shops, text Pastor Eddie for location

Cost: Cost of coffee or goodies you wish to purchase



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