Dear Members,
We hope you are benefiting in a powerful way from Dr. Evans’ sermon series, The Names of the Holy Spirit. When you are under the Spirit’s control—hate gives way to love, stubbornness to understanding and dissension to unity. The Spirit enables you to do what He naturally does instead of what you naturally do.
Click or tap below to hear from Dr. Evans!
We appreciate your participation in our churchwide fast and prayer tonight. As a reminder, the fast will last from 6 pm on Wednesday through 6 pm on Thursday. This week, we ask you to meditate on the following Scriptures:
- Nehemiah 8:1-12
- Ezekiel 37:1-14
- James 4:1-17
- Revelation 2:1-7
Then at 8 pm TONIGHT, join us on Zoom for a short devotion and a powerful time of prayer for each other, our church, our community and the nation. After the devotion, please stay on as we break into smaller prayer groups. As before, men and women will meet on separate Zoom links listed below.
Are you ready for another Drive-Through Fellowship? These events have been so much fun, and it allows Pastor Evans and our leaders to see you in person. Our next one is Tuesday, December 15, from 5 to 7 pm at the Worship Center parking lot. Remember, you can pick up the following:
- Communion Cups
- Giving Envelopes
- Acts of Kindness Cards
- Discount Meal Coupons for the Golf Club of Dallas Restaurant
We need your help with re-stocking the shelves of the Food Pantry. The holidays are approaching and a vast number of families need food. When you come, please bring food donations to drop off at the event. You can visit turnaroundagenda.org/foodpantry to get a list of approved food items.
We will see you this Sunday, December 6, at 10 am when Dr. Evans continues his sermon series, The Names of the Holy Spirit. This Sunday is The Seal, based on Ephesians 1:13-14.
Additionally, please get with the people you’ve invited to view the broadcast with you to discuss the sermon using our study guide. View the weekly worship broadcast via:
Get ready to experience a spectacular musical celebration of the Christ child. Join us Sunday, December 20, at 10 am for Emmanuel Is Here, featuring our very own Dr. Tony Evans, Anthony Evans, Patrick Dopson and Myron Butler along with the OCBF Unity Choir, Band and Orchestra.
Invite your family members, friends and neighbors to view the Christmas broadcast with you via Zoom or Facebook Watch Party. The broadcast will air on YouTube, Facebook and OCBF Online Church.
The holiday season is upon us, and the OCBF Bookstore offers a wide variety of high-quality merchandise that will make perfect gifts for your loved ones and friends. Our temporary hours of operation are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm. You can do in-store shopping or pre-pay phone orders with curbside pickup by calling 214-672-9119.
Tiny Steps to a Giant Future
Kingdom Collegiate Academies give early childhood students, 18 months – 4 years, an early start towards a brighter future. Our curriculum is rich with classical education combined with state-of-the-art innovative learning tools designed to awaken curiosity and encourage engagement.
Don’t wait! Apply today and secure your child’s spot in one of the best and innovative Christian private schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Explore our academies at KCAcademies.org.
OCBF Holiday Closing
The Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship offices will be closed Monday, December 21, 2020 through January 3, 2021. Except for Sunday morning worship, all regularly scheduled programs will be on hold. OCBF operations and programming will resume Monday, January 4, 2021.
Your financial commitment to our ministry is extremely important. We appreciate your faithfulness in keeping our church strong in ministry.
You can pay your tithe and/or offering in one of four ways:
- Mail: OCBF, 1808 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75232
- Website: OCBFChurch.org/Give
- Text OCBF to 797979
- OCBF Church Mobile App
Parents, if you are looking for a private school that offers flexible program options and an exceptional collegiate education grounded in a kingdom worldview, look no further than Kingdom Collegiate Academies.
We are now enrolling students 18 months through grade 12. Parents can choose from three program options for instruction: in-person classroom, remote classroom or self-paced online. To apply, visit KCAcademies.org/Apply.
Small groups meet VIRTUALLY for members only. Visit us at ocbfchurch.org/smallgroups if you are interested in hosting and/or joining a small group.
Members, don’t forget you can access our weekly study guide at ocbfchurch.org/studyguide.
If your kids are not involved in OCBF Kidz and the NextLevel Youth Ministry, they are missing out on fun and meaningful activities that keep our young people grounded in their faith.
Our children’s programs (nursery – grade 6) are via Zoom Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 12:30 pm. Visit ocbfchurch.org/children to register your child to participate in OCBF Kidz!
NextLevel Youth (grades 7 – 12) can join us each Sunday at 5 pm on the OCBF Facebook and YouTube platforms.
Our commitment to prayer is proof of our dependence on the Holy Spirit. At OCBF, we believe in the power of prayer. Join other prayer warriors each Thursday at 8 pm on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom link for the weekly prayer service.
Technology, Education & Career Courses
Achieve success by learning the technology to virtually exist in today’s world. Make yourself more marketable, improve existing skills or learn something new! Courses include: Computer/IT Basics, Microsoft Office, GED Prep, navigating Zoom and more! Find success today by registering for a course at turnaroundagenda.org/success. Classes for the new semester starts in January and registration is now open!
Ladies, you can still register for the Fall session of Life On Life Women’s Bible Study! Join us each Tuesday at 9:30 am on Zoom. Register today at ocbfchurch.org/LOL.
Stay Connected
We want to keep you updated! Help us do that by making sure we have your information. If you or a member(s) you know are not getting our emails, text and/or app notifications, please visit the following links to update your email, opt in to text messages and download our app and sign up for app notifications.
Share Five
We want to see more people involved in the life our ministry. We encourage you to invite five people to view the Sunday morning broadcast with you this Sunday and each week – the same five people. Use Zoom, Facebook watch party or some other technology to watch the service together. After each Sunday broadcast, use the study guide to engage your guests in a discussion about the sermon. Find resources here to get you started.
Become a Member
Online pre-membership classes are going on right now! If you know anyone who has expressed interest in joining our church, please have them visit ocbfchurch.org/membership.
Counseling
Remember you don’t have walk alone in times of difficulty. Our Counseling Center offers telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Please reach out to us at ocbfchurch.org/counseling or call 214-672-9152.
As always, we look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday!
