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. | | One -Time Special Activities | |
Campfire & S'mores
Sunday, May 25 from 8-10pm
Young Adults
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Host: Pastor Levi
Join in on an evening of yard games, campfire, and s'mores.
Location: the Wherry home in New Plymouth
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End of School Kiwi Loco
Wednesday, June 4 @ 3:30pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Cornhole Tournament
Friday, June 6 @ 6:30pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Photo Excursion w/ Robin & Alyssa
Sunday, June 8 @ 2:30pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Campfire & S'mores
Wednesday, June 11 from 8-10pm
Youth (7-12 grade)
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Host: Pastor Levi
Join in on an evening of yard games, campfire, and s'mores.
Location: the Wherry home in New Plymouth
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Boise Hawks Game
Friday, June 13 @ 7:15pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Let's Take a Hike
Saturday, June 14 @ 8:30am
Women
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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
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Ladies Paint Night
Thursday, June 19 from 6-8pm
Girls/Women
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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.
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Pool Party
Sunday, June 22 from 3-5pm
Young Adults
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Host: Pastor Levi
Bring a swimsuit and a towel and cool off at the Knight's pool!
Location: the Knight's home in Fruitland
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Bring Your Own Lunch
Friday, June 27 from 11:30am-1:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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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
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God & Country Festival
Wednesday, July 2
Gates Open: 5:30 PM. Festival: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Young Adults
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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
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Mega Sports Camp
meets July 7-10 from 9am-Noon
Children (ages 4-12)
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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.
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7/10 Split Bowling Night
Wednesday, July 9 from 5-7pm
Youth (7-12 grade)
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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
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Night of Worship
Sunday, July 13 @ 6:45pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Starlight Mountain Theater
July 15-17 (any or all days)
Families
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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
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Yard Games & Ice Cream
Friday, July 25 from 6:30-8pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Bowling & Kiwi Loco
Sunday, July 27 from 3-5pm
Young Adults
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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.
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SkyZone & Lunch at Freddy's
Friday, August 1 @ 10:30am
Kids & Families
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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.
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Summer Splash
Thursday, August 7 from 5:30-10pm
Youth & Young Adults
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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
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Zoo Boise Trip
Monday, August 11 @ 10am
Kids & Families
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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)
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Game Night/Open Gym
Sunday, August 17 from 3-5pm
Young Adults
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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
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Online Church Meet & Greet
Wednesday, August 20 from 6-7pm
Intergenerational
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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
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Summer Eval & Fall Planning Coffee Meeting
Sunday, August 31 from 3-4pm
Young Adults
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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.
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Senior Adventures
meets monthly
May 23, June 28, July 26, August 23 @10am
Senior Adults
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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
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ATV Trips: Not Fast But Furious
meets monthly
May 28, June 11 & 25, July 12 & 18-20 & 21-24, August 14
Adults
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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.
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Senior Adult Life Group
meets monthly on the third Thursday
June 19, July 17, August 21 @ 11am
Senior Adults
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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
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Wheeler Summer Group
meets monthly on select Sunday's
June 29, July 20, August 17 from 6-8pm
Intergenerational
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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.
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Night at the Movies
meets Sunday's from 6-9pm
Starting June 1
Youth (7-12 grade)
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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
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Taco Tuesday
meets Tuesday's @ Noon
Starting June 3
Intergenerational
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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
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Star Rune - Typing Game
meets Tuesday's from 2-3pm
Starting June 3
Intergenerational
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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
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56:7 Prayer Gathering
meets Wednesdays @ 6:45pm
Starting June 4
Intergenerational
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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
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Meeting with Jesus
Friday's @ 7:30am
ongoing
Intergenerational
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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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