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: Young Men's Bible Study - 6:00 PM Wednesday: AWANA & G.Y.M. Youth - 6:15 PM
Thursday: Ladies’ Bible Study - 6:30 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 October 26 - November 1, 2025 are:
Sunday: Genesis 45:1-15 - Monday: Genesis 45:16-28
Tuesday: Genesis 46:1-6, 28-30 - Wednesday: Genesis 47:1-2, 27-31
Thursday: Genesis 48:1-16 - Friday: Genesis 49:8-10, 22-28
Saturday: Genesis 50:7-26
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
Oct 30
Ladies' Fall Bible Study
Our final Ladies Fall bible Study will be on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the church.
We will have a Soup, Sandwich, Salad, Sweets Buffet. Sign up on Church Central.
Oct 31
Trick or Treat Outreach
Let's minister to neighborhood “Trick or Treat” families with Gospel tracts, candy, and OBC info for those interested. Dress warmly and sit around the fire pit. Sign up at Church Central.
Nov 1
Art with Friends & Family
Our next Art with Friends & Family will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Open Bible Church. The doors will open for set up at 10:30 AM and classes will be from 10:30 AM-6:30 PM. Classes are free, just bring your own art supplies. Come when time is convenient and stay as long as you wish. (We can stay longer if we see more time would be beneficial. We’ll play that by ear.
To register yourself or group, or if you have questions, contact Joyce Girgenti via Facebook Messenger.
Nov 2
Time Change Sunday
Don’t forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night, November 1, 2025! Sunday, November 2, 2025 is Time Change Sunday!! We’d hate to have you miss church!
Nov 8
Ladies Day Out to Shipshewana
Our ladies will head out at 10:30 AM from the church and return at approximately 9:00 PM. It is the time for the annual Lighting of Shipshewana. There will be eating, and shopping, and wonderful Christmas lights. Check out Church Central for more details.
Nov 15
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party
Help us reach our goal? 200 Boxes! How can you be involved? Provide Shoebox Items: See the list on the Church Central board on the East wall. Give a Financial Gift: Mark your gift for OCC.
Our Packing Party will be Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM-Noon.
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
Let’s all get involved in this great Community Outreach time for the Chesterton Twilight Parade. This event will begin at 5:30 PM, Saturday, November 29, 2025. Check back here or at Church Central for more details in the weeks ahead.
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
