Dear Members,
As the spread of COVID-19 continues to spike, you may be limited in your plans for Thanksgiving. But the good news is Christ, through His Spirit, is not limited in His relationship with you. Even during a pandemic, you can experience an intimacy with Christ that is so powerful and completely unique to your situation. That alone will fill your heart with Thanksgiving for the One whose love for us is perfect and whose promises to us are true.
Click or tap below to hear from Dr. Evans.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
TONIGHT at 8 pm on Zoom, tune into Wednesday Night Bible Study for Dr. Evans’ review of last Sunday’s sermon, Race and Reconciliation. Afterward, you will meet in small groups to discuss the sermon in more detail with the questions we have for you. Men and women meet on separate Zoom links.
Singles FunsGiving 2020
Attention all OCBF Singles, let’s have some fun. Join us on Saturday, November 21, at 2 pm on Zoom. You will have the chance to connect over some crazy icebreakers, play games, win prizes and be inspired at this dynamic meet-up. No registration is required, but you must be at least age 18 years to attend. To access the event, log on to Zoom. The meeting ID is 898 6649 0939 and the passcode is 349007.
Commit 2021
November is the time for Ministry Commitment & Changeover. If you are not changing your ministry volunteer assignment, NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. However, if you would like to begin volunteering in another ministry or start volunteering for the first time, log in to add your new ministry. Email membership@ocbfchurch.org if you want to remove yourself from a ministry. Call 214-672-9185 if you have limited internet access.
Sunday Morning Broadcast
Tune in Sunday, November 22, at 10 am as Dr. Evans picks up where he left off with the Names of the Holy Spirit, beginning with The Wine from Ephesians 5:15-21.
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:
Tithes & Offerings
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
OCBF Bookstore Temporary Hours
The holiday season is approaching, and the OCBF Bookstore offers a wide variety of high-quality merchandise that will make perfect gifts for your loved ones and friends. The new temporary hours of operation are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am – 6 pm. You can do in-store shopping or pre-pay phone orders with curbside pickup by calling 214-672-9119.
Kingdom Collegiate Academies
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
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 on Kingdom Voting at ocbfchurch.org/studyguide.
Youth and Children’s Ministry
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.
Thursday Night Prayer Service
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 tomorrow’s prayer service.
Technology, Education & Career Courses
Achieve success by learning 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 run through December 8.
Life On Life Women’s Bible Study
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!
