Thank you for checking out the activities and events 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 Activities

2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, May 30 @ 6:30pm


Intergenerational

Hosts: Sara Holland & Kate Larson


Join us for our second annual cornhole tournament and ice cream sundaes!


Location: The Holland house in Fruitland


Cost: $5 per person to enter 
(proceeds will be donated to a local charity)

School's Out Celebration

Thursday, June 4 @ 3:30pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Connie Blastock


Join us at Kiwi Loco in Ontario for a "School's Out" celebration kick off! Start your summer with friends and a sweet treat.


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



Cost: Enough to cover your froyo purchase

Boise Hawks Game

Friday, June 12 @ 7:05pm


Intergenerational

Host: Rebecca Post


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 by signing up in the foyer. The last day to reserve a seat is June 7. Tickets will be available for pick-up at will call on the night of the game.


Cost: $10 per ticket 


Louder Than Darkness Fest

Saturday, June 27 from 5-9pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Levi Lewis


Louder Than Darkness is a FREE community rock concert that features a lineup of incredible bands, fantastic food vendors, merch booths, and exciting activities for children, making it a perfect day out for the whole family. For more info on the event, visit www.louderthandarkness.com


Location: Lion's Park in Ontario (on SW 4th Ave)


Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Doors open at 3pm.


Picnic & Play in the Park

Thursday, July 2 from 11am-1pm


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Connie Blastock


Bring a lunch and come visit and play.


Location: Lion's Park in Ontario (on SW 4th Ave)


Park Potluck

Wednesday, July 15 @ 4pm


Intergenerational

Host: Midori Miller


Come keep the Wednesday night fun alive. Bring a dish to share, enjoy some fellowship and maybe take a dip in the splash pad afterwards to cool off.


Location: Lion's Park in Ontario (on SW 4th Ave)


Cost: Splash Pad: Age 6 and under are free. Age 7+ is $1 per person.

Mega Mini Camp

Wed & Thurs, July 29-30 from 9am-Noon


Children (ages 3-12)

Host: Pastor Connie Blastock


Sports Basics (ages 3-5)

Basketball (ages 6-12)

Art (ages 8-12)

Music (ages 9-12)
Baseball (ages 8-12)


Location: OFCN


To register click this link


Interested in volunteering? Contact Pastor Connie

Zoo Boise Trip

Monday, August 3 @ 10am


Intergenerational, Kids, Families

Hosts: Pastor Eddie & Macy


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

 

Location: Zoo Boise (355 Julia Davis Dr.)


RSVP Required: July 21


Cost: Kids 3-11 $12, Adults $15, Seniors $12 (prices will be lower if we can secure a group rate) 


Monthly Activities

ATV Trips

meets monthly

June 2, June 23, July 24-26, August 4-6, Sept 1, Sept 29-Oct 2


Adults

Host: Curtis Knight


June 2 - Cabin Creek

June 23 - Manns Creek
July 24-26
- Family Camp at Cascade, ID

August 4-6 - Warren out of McCall, ID

Sept 1 - Black Lake

Sept 29-Oct 2 - Featherville, ID

 



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 the location meeting point.

Senior Adult Life Group

meets on the third Thursday of the month @ 11am

June 18* July 16, August 20


Senior Adults

Hosts: Pastor Rod Tegethoff & Pastor Lois Knight


Come for a time of fellowship, a Word of encouragement, and hymns. Stay for a potluck and bring something to add to our meal together.

 

 

Location: OFCN Scott Conference Room


  • *See the Senior Adventures section below for changes in program and location for the June 18th gathering.

Senior Summer Adventures

meets monthly

May 28/29, June 18, June 27, July 9/10, August 14


Seniors

Hosts: Pastor Rod Tegethoff & Pastor Lois Knight


A fun time for seniors to get together this summer.


Transportation is available for some events.

Sign-ups for each outing will be in the foyer.


May 28 or 29 (Final DateTBD)

Four Rivers Cultural Center

Cost: Adults $6, over 65 $4.

Meet at TVCC in Ontario


June 18

Third Thursday Meal

At the Knights home in Fruitland

Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided. Bring your favorite dish to accompany it. There will be yard games and swimming.


June 27

Day at Bogus Basin

Scenic Chairlift $24, Mountain Coaster $29, Challenge Course $49. Transportation is provided.


July 9 or 10 (Final DateTBD)

Owyhee County Museum

In Murphy Idaho. Visit here for more info. 
Cost for seniors is $5. Transportation is provided.


August 14

Baker City Interpretive Center
Cost for seniors is $6

Transportation is provided.

Wheeler Family Open House

meets monthly from 5:30-7:30pm

May 31, June 28, July 26


Intergenerational & Families

Hosts: Pastor Eddie & Robin Wheeler


Open house! Come enjoy food, fellowship and visiting with friends! We'll gather together for a few worship tunes and pray together. Families with kids are welcome. There will be inside and outside activities for the kids.

 

Location: the Wheeler home in Ontario

Expedition Worship Club

meets monthly from 7-8pm

June 3, June 17, July 22, August 5


Teens & Kids

Host: Pastor Eddie Wheeler


Teens and pre-teens are invited to begin learning how to lead worship together. Come explore different instruments, how to use a microphone, "what should I do with my hands?", and learn some in's and outs of being a part of a worship team. We'll have fun, make a joyful noise, and play instruments in the youth room. Bring an instrument if you have your own.

 

Location: OFCN Expedition Room

Weekly Activities

Taco Tuesday

meets Tuesdays @ Noon

Starting June 2


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Eddie Wheeler


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.


56:7 Prayer Gathering

meets Thursdays from 7-8pm

ongoing


Intergenerational

Host: Pastor Eddie Wheeler


"My house will be called a house of prayer." When Jesus speaks this, He is quoting Isaiah 56:7. He desires His church to be committed to prayer, coming together in petition, praise, intercession, and thanksgiving. Come spend time with us in His presence as we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in strategic prayer.

 

Location: OFCN

Discipled By Jesus

meets Fridays @ 7am

ongoing


Intergenerational


Host: Pastor Eddie Wheeler


Is it hard for you to hear Jesus? Do you want to grow more accustomed to discerning and obeying the Holy Spirit? Come join us Friday's where we'll practice being discipled by Jesus together. Bring a Bible, journal and pen.

 

Location: Different area coffee shops, text Pastor Eddie for location.


Cost: Cost of coffee, tea or any goodies you wish to purchase.

Ice Cream Sundae

meets Sundays @ 6pm

Starts June 7 - August 2


Teens


Host: Pastor Levi Lewis


Join us Sunday afternoons for ice cream and fellowship throughout the summer.

 

Location: Different area ice cream shops, text Pastor Levi for the location.


Cost: Cost of your ice cream.




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11am - On site/Facebook Live





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