Dear Members,
We pray that you are warm and safe in this unseasonably freezing Texas weather. So many individuals and families are without power and have no place to go. Please keep them in your prayers! We can always depend on God, our only Source, to provide the resources folks will need during this critical time. Please, Lord, help.
Due to inclement weather and power outages throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we have canceled the following:
- Wednesday Night Bible Study via Zoom @ 8 pm.
- Children’s Wednesday Zoom @ 6:30 pm.
- Youth online service tonight.
- In-person Saturday Worship Service @ 10:30 am.
We do encourage you to spend Wednesday night from 8 – 9 pm in your own personal time of prayer.
Join us this Sunday, February 21, at 10 am, for Sunday morning worship. From the comfort of his home, Dr. Evans will deliver A Spiritual Weather Report based on Job 37:1-13. View the broadcast via:
Please join us for Fight Night tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, at 8 pm on Zoom. Prayer is an offensive weapon against the kingdom of darkness. Together, let’s call on heaven to intervene on earth. Click here to join us on Zoom. Please note the meeting ID and password:
Meeting ID: 831 3688 0117
Passcode: 260289
Generate Nation Presents GenTalks
Join Jonathan and Kanika Evans with Emmanuel Acho for GenTalks, Saturday, February 20, at 7 pm. Get ready to hear uncomfortable conversations that we must have with ourselves and others. We encourage you to gather in small groups in your homes to watch the broadcast on YouTube. To stay informed and learn more about Generate Nation and to register, click here.
Our next Drive-through Fellowship has been changed to Tuesday, February 23, from 5 – 7 pm. This event will allow us to see and appreciate you in addition to giving you the following:
- Communion cups
- Giving envelopes
- Acts of Kindness cards
Members can also drop off non-perishable food items to help our Food Pantry at the same location and time. Come to the Worship Center parking lot from 5 – 7 pm. Our staff and volunteers will greet you, and you have to get out of your cars.
Save the date to attend our Annual State of the Church Business meeting Sunday, March 7, at 6:30 pm. More information is forthcoming.
Couples, want to strengthen your marriage? Join us for our virtual 2021 Victorious Marriage Summit on Friday, March 19, from 7 – 9 pm and Saturday, March 20, from 9 am – 12 pm. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register today for the 2021 Victorious Marriage Summit.
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 is a family where no one stands alone. If you struggle with a specific issue such as depression, substance abuse, grief, marriage and/or sexual strongholds, we want to help. We encourage you to sign up for one of our VIRTUAL support groups on Mondays via Zoom. Visit OCBFChurch.org/FreeAtLast to sign up for a support group.
Are you planning to get married? Let us help you discover God’s design and purpose for biblical marriage. Classes are offered on Tuesday nights, 7 – 9 pm, through March 16. Register online at OCBFChurch.org/PremaritalClasses.
Parents, are you 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.
Kingdom Collegiate Academies give 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 most innovative Christian private schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Explore our academies at KCAcademies.org.
Are your kids involved in OCBF Kidz and the NextLevel Youth ministries? If not, they miss out on the fun and meaningful activities that keep our young people grounded in their faith.
Our children’s programs (nursery – grade 6) are via Zoom on 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 OCBF’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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.
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.
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.
We look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday!
