Thank You for Visiting Our Website!
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: Ladies' Fall Bible Study - 6:30 PM - Wednesday: AWANA & WOL Student Ministries - 6:15 PM - Saturday: Men's Fall Bible Study - 8:00 AM
Click Here to view the New City Catechism video for this week.
Children's Answer: With diligence, preparation, and prayer; so that we may accept it with faith and practice it in our lives.
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 October 13-19, 2024 are:
Sunday: John 6:1-14 - Monday: John 6:15-21
Tuesday: John 6:22-34 - Wednesday: John 6:35-40
Thursday: John 6:41-51 - Friday: John 6:52-59
Saturday: John 6:60-71
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
Tuesdays
Ladies' Fall Bible Study
Our Ladies' Fall Bible Study meets Tuesdays, from September 17 - October 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the church. This Fall and Spring of '25, we will use Amy Fata's new book, Gratefulness Matters, to aid our study. Books are available at the back of the auditorium for $14.
Wednesdays
AWANA & WOL
Register now! AWANA & Word of Life Student Ministries are at the church each Wednesday, during the school year, at 6:15 PM. There are Bible Study, games and treats. Students, grades K-12 will love it!
FYI: When the schools have a holiday or cancel due to inclement weather, our student ministries are also cancelled.
Saturdays
Men's Fall Bible Study
"Take Heed to Yourself and Your Doctrine" is our Men's Fall Bible Study each Saturday at the church from Saturday, September 28 through November 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Invite your friends!
Oct 20
Christmas in October
Christmas in October is a time when we take a special Christmas offering for our missionary families. Our service will include a meal on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the church. You can sign up for food on the bulletin board.
This is a great time to pray for the life of the church and to receive all the latest updates on our missionary family. Prayer is the lifeblood of the church. Everyone should be there!
Oct 27
Last Sunday Lunch
Join us for our Last Sunday Lunch, Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 12:15 PM, at El Cantarito Restaurant, 709 Plaza Drive, Chesterton, IN . You can sign up on the bulletin board at church. This is a great time for fellowship and meeting new people.
Oct 29
Kosal Baby Diaper Shower
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, we will celebrate Baby Kosal, with a Diaper Shower. It will be at the church at 6:30. A variety of sizes will be welcomed. Come share your love and encouragement.
Oct 31
Trunk or Treat
Here's a service opportunity for you! We need someone to organize our Trunk or Treat. The event will be Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:30 PM in front of the church. Everyone decorates their own trunk and provides plenty of candy to pass out. See Pastor Larry if you can lead this up.
Nov 9
Art Classes with Friends & Family
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, Open Bible Church will host Art Classes with Friends & Family. Classes will be 12:30-6:00 PM.
Come and go as you wish. Continue working on what you’ve started or begin something new. Subject does not matter other than being mindful of our Core Rule, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Several pieces are on display in foyer, new restrooms, and downstairs that contain Jesus’ name somewhere within the art. Contact Joyce Girgenti to schedule art tour or “ALL for the Glory of GOD” Art Exhibit.
Nov 17
Operation Christmas Child
The deadline for Operation Christmas Child donations is Sunday, November 17, 2024. Check out the bulletin board in the auditorium for giving ideas and guidelines.
Nov 30
Chesterton Twilight Parade
We need a leader to head up our involvement in the Chesterton Twilight Parade, Saturday, November 30, 2024. Please see Pastor Larry if you're interested in helping out!
Have you ever felt that something was missing from your life?
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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
