Dear Members,
Your support of and participation in our ministry demonstrates that the church is the people and not the building. Even as our communities progressively reopen, we are grateful for the opportunity to bring ministry to you virtually.
Now, let’s get some encouragement from our Senior Pastor, as well as hear about two upcoming events where we need the full participation of the church. Watch the video below.
As Dr. Evans mentioned in the video, Impact Saturday is an all-day event on Saturday, June 6. During this event, our church family is encouraged to perform acts of kindness that benefit our first responders. Visit ocbfchurch.org/impactsaturday to discover ways in which you can demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to the frontline heroes in our communities.
Beginning Sunday, June 7, OCBF brings to you four nights of A Virtual Family Vacation Bible School. We have exciting activities and programming for everyone . . . children, youth and adults. Visit ocbfchurch.org/vbs for more information.
Don’t forget to join us this Sunday, May 31, for our online worship service at 10 am. Dr. Evans addresses Building on the Right Foundation based on Matthew 7:24-27. See you on Sunday on one of these platforms:
Here are your weekly reminders:
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.
Family Vacation Bible School
Join us for A Virtual Family Vacation Bible School for four nights, Sunday through Wednesday, June 7 – 10. Parents, please register your families by Sunday, May 31 to participate in OCBF Kidz VBS activities via Zoom!
Go here to see the exciting programming in store for you during our virtual Family VBS!
Impact Saturday
On Saturday, June 6, we want our members to respond to first responders with Acts of Kindness. Identify a need or gap in your neighborhood or community and perform an act of kindness. Go to ocbfchurch.org/ImpactSaturday for ideas on how to participate in this all-day event where you can visibly model the love of Jesus Christ in our communities.
OCBF Kidz Weekly Activities
Weekly, our children’s ministry is working with our children – from 6 mos to 6th grade as well as special needs – to keep them active, encouraged and learning! View the weekly schedule at ocbfchurch.org/kidz.
Become a Member
Very soon OCBF will conduct online pre-membership classes. If you know anyone who has expressed interest in joining our church, please have them visit ocbfchurch.org/membership.
Small Groups
Our small group season has been extended through the summer! It’s not too late to become a virtual host of a small group or to join a small group. Visit ocbfchurch.org/smallgroups to get started.
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.
Outreach
Please continue to bring your donations of food to the Food Pantry, 7140 Library Lane, Dallas, Texas 75232 on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
If you are participating in The Turn•Around Agenda’s Baby Bottle fundraiser, please hold on to your baby bottle filled with your coins, currency and/or checks. We will collect the baby bottles when our facilities reopen.
Text Opt-In
Another way we communicate with our members is through texting. If you or a member you know are not getting OCBF text alerts, please text ALERTS to 797979 to be added to our member list.
Giving
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
