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We've been waiting for you! It's true, because we believe that every person who comes into the circle of this special fellowship was sent by God Himself. It's not by accident that you have visited our website. So, above all else, we want to express Christ's love to you with genuine, heartfelt warmth. We're eager to know you, and we're excited to share with you the marvelous ways God is working in our church.
If you visit us, it won't take long for you to discover that this is truly a family, rich in the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach out to our world with life-transforming truth. We reach out to you, as well. Our doors are open. Our hearts are open, too. If you've been thinking, praying, searching, and hoping for a place to belong, we say again -
Welcome!
Sunday: A Gathering for Worship that includes Children's Church & Sermon Application Groups - 10:00 AM
Tuesday: Young Men's Bible Study - 6:00 PM Wednesday: AWANA & G.Y.M. Youth - 6:15 PM
Quiet Time Reflections
Our weekly Sunday Morning Gathering includes a time of sharing during which our folks reflect on the passages we’ve read and studied over the last week of personal devotions from the WOL Quiet Time Diary.
The devotion passages for the week of November 16-22, 2025 are:
Sunday: Galatians 3:10-14 - Monday: Galatians 3:15-22
Tuesday: Galatians 3:23-29 - Wednesday: Galatians 4:1-7
Thursday: Galatians 4:8-18 - Friday: Galatians 4:19-26
Saturday: Galatians 4:27-5:1
Two questions to consider each day:
What is the writer saying? How does it apply to my life?
Let's all get involved! You may download the Quiet Time App online at www.wolstore.org
Or see Bob Blair for the spiral-bound WOL Quiet Time Diary.
Announcements
Baptismal Service
Nov 23
We are having a Baptismal Service on Sunday, November23, 2025. If you would like to be baptized, please contact Pastor Larry as soon as possible. Thank you!
Nov 23
Thanksgiving Prayer & Praise Service
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM, we will have our Thanksgiving Prayer and Praise Service. You won’t want to miss this special Thanksgiving meal and prayer time. Check Church Central or Facebook to sign up for what to bring.
Nov 29
ChestertonTwilight Parade Outreach
Volunteers needed! Let’s all get involved in this great Community Outreach time for the Chesterton Twilight Parade. We will meet at 4:45 PM with the event beginning at 5:15 PM, Saturday, November 29, 2025.
If you have any connections with Farm-type animals that might be able to walk along, please let Kayde Martin know. We will also need a handful of folks to help construct the float the week prior in the Martin’s barn. Please contact Kayde Martin if you can help.
Dec 2
OBC Christmas Decorating
Join us, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM, to help decorate the church. We always have a great time. Many hands make light work.
Dec 4
Ladies’ Christmas Gathering
Our Ladies Christmas Gathering is at 6:30 PM, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Patty Waldier’s house in Valparaiso. Bring an appetizer to share.
Dec 6
Art & Lunch with Friends & Family
Our next Art & Lunch with Friends & Family will be Saturday, December 6, 10:30am - 6:30pm at the church. Soup & Sides Lunch is at 12:30 PM. Contact Joyce Girgenti to register.
Dec 7
Candlelight Communion
One of our great holiday traditions is Candlelight Communion. Start off this Christmas season Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM with this special celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Dec 17
AWANA Children’s Christmas Program
Our annual AWANA Children’s Christmas Program will be Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The whole church and community are invited. Be there to support our kids!
Dec 21
Christmas Caroling
Every year we go Christmas Caroling to shut-ins and neighbors in our community. This year it will be on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Then, back to the church for hot chocolate and a treat.
Wednesdays
AWANA Children’s Clubs
Our AWANA Children’s Clubs are Wednesdays at the church from 6:15-7:45 PM. This is a fun-filled ministry for K5 through 6th grade students to learn to love God, love His Word and make new friends. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
If school is cancelled on a Wednesday due to weather or holidays, our AWANA will not meet either.
Wednesdays
G.Y.M. Student Ministry
Teens, this program is for you!! We have an exciting new teen ministry called G.Y.M. which meets on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:45 PM.
Jan 25
Last Sunday Lunch
Due to the holidays in November and December, we will not get together for Last Sunday Lunch until Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 12:15 PM, at a restaurant yet to be determined. Check back for more details as the date approaches.
Have you ever felt that something was missing from your life?
CLICK HERE to get God's answer to that question.
If you have questions about salvation, Biblical counseling or discipleship, baptism or church membership, please contact one of our elders:
Pastor Larry Starett, Bob Blair or Wayne Vanderwier
OPEN BIBLE CHURCH
1401 Porter Avenue
Chesterton, IN 46304
219.921.0033
pastor@openthebible.com
Facebook: Open Bible Church of Chesterton
