This Advent Series, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, helps us to imagine the longing the Israelites must have felt as they waited for Jesus the Messiah to come, and it helps us to grapple with the longing we feel now as we wait for His return.
Attention to Mary is valuable in that we learn from her what is true about God’s words and actions, his regard and his love for his creation, but we are intended to move beyond her to the source of all her hope and happiness, to the One to whom she has completely turned. We learn from her actions to turn to God in prayer, to lay ourselves down completely before his will in utter surrender, to turn with a joyous face to God no matter what our personal situation may be. Our own suffering and difficulties do not make God into anything less than loving and good—Mary shows us that the quality of true worship of God stretches beyond our own joys and sorrows. All glory belongs to God.
Even in dark times, God brings blessing. We often think of blessings in material terms, but God’s blessings go beyond that to people, places, freedom, and deliverance. He has blessed before, and he will bless again, and we are to count on him for every blessing.
It's the 1st Sunday of the month... it's time for our Food & Clothing Drive. We can't feed everybody, we're not a homeless shelter, we're not even a food pantry... but we can partner with other ministries to help them accomplish their tasks in what God has called them to do.
This Sunday, bring in a bag of non-perishable food items. We are making a difference in people's lives that are down and out. It may be you one day needing just a little bit of help. Also, go through your closets and look for those clothes that don't fit anymore or you haven't worn in awhile. Bring them in for those who just need a little help.
1st Sunday Food & Clothing Drive... let's make an impact!!
Save the Date!
Join us for a special combined Men of Courage and Women of Courage for adults and couples. This FREE EVENT will be a night of Testimony, Worship, and Fellowship!
Join us at The Stable an evening with. . .
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If you haven’t noticed, November has five Sundays this year—and you know what that means… it’s POTLUCK time! This is more than just sharing a meal—it’s a chance to share laughter, stories, and the joy of being together as one church family. What is your "1 Pot" recipe? Bring it! Invite your friends to share the day with you!
Make sure and sign up to let us know if you can bring something!
This Advent Series, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, helps us to imagine the longing the Israelites must have felt as they waited for Jesus the Messiah to come, and it helps us to grapple with the longing we feel now as we wait for His return.
To know someone is to understand who they are on the most personal level. ... A basic idea that underlies the entire Old Testament is that God may be known by His actions in the world. The Israelitesunderstood that God's actions in the arena of human history were not just God amazing mortals with His power. Neither were they solely aimed at easing the plight of the people, although they did that. God always acted in history to reveal Himself to the world.
Israel wanted God to do for them what He had done in the past. They may not have realized their part in their own pain, but they knew that they were in pain and needed God to make Himself known to relieve that pain. This ia a call for God to do the work that He has done in the past, by any means necessary.
Close your eyes for just a second (well, wait until I give you what to visualize). Ok, in just a moment, I want you to close your eyes and imagine it's Thanksgiving, and you have nothing on the table. Ok, close your eyes now and imagine.
How did you feel about that? I bet it made you feel sad, scared, unsure, and maybe even worthless. Believe it or not, many people in our local area of Haughton, Bossier City, Minden, Doyline, and Shreveport will not have anything on their table this Thanksgiving.
That's where you come in. I am asking the members and regular attendees of Open Road Fellowship Church to bring with them to church the list (click here) of food items on November 23, 2025 (Please bring only what is on list). Bring your food in a plastic or paper sack and deliver it to the designated area in the foyer.
Our Open Road Kids will decorate the boxes with colorful messages of hope and love. During services, the boxes will get pacited, and after the services, those wanting to deliver a box to a family will grab a box and an address to head out. It is super simple, and it is a true blessing.
If you are a regular attender of Open Road Fellowship, sign up here to bring a box, deliver a box, or if you or someone you know needs one. If you do not attend Open Road Fellowship but you've come across this site and need a box, click here to fill out the form. We're not sure if we'll be able to get to you, but we will try our best.
Remember, you may be at that empty table one day. I hope somebody would have thought of you enough to bring a box in the name of Jesus.
This series, Thanksgiving: Prayers of Gratitude and Praise, looks at the thanksgiving prayers in Paul’s epistles and uses four different points of thanks that Paul offers to God as a way to help inspire gratitude and praise in our hearts as we enter the Thanksgiving and holiday season. Believers are called to share in God’s work by using the gifts they have received to build up other believers and glorify God. We must work together through prayer to lift one another up in faithful ways so the body will work as God intends.
We all have the responsibility to pursue peace and unity in our lives, both in the church and in the world around us. We are to be examples to the world of what it looks like to live in the love God has shown us. Paul’s love for the Philippian churches is a great example of loving others with abandon. Paul longed for the Philippian believers to know that they were valued beyond what they could imagine. He valued them that way because God valued them that way—and he hoped that they would one day value one another the same way. Paul’s thankfulness shows in his love for the Philippian churches and in his prayer for their ongoing personal— and collective—transformation.
We are all about getting outside of our walls and making an impact on our community. But every once in a while, we need to take care of ourselves, we’ve got to clean house. That’s the plan for November. We are going to come together and do a deep clean inside and some work outside to clean up our campus. So, sign up here, and plan on being at the church, Saturday, November 22nd at 8am. Come out at 7am and join the "early birds" for a family breakfast to power us up for the day.
This series, Thanksgiving: Prayers of Gratitude and Praise, looks at the thanksgiving prayers in Paul’s epistles and uses four different points of thanks that Paul offers to God as a way to help inspire gratitude and praise in our hearts as we enter the Thanksgiving and holiday season. Believers are called to share in God’s work by using the gifts they have received to build up other believers and glorify God. We must work together through prayer to lift one another up in faithful ways so the body will work as God intends.
Paul knew that people share the ability to keep pressing on when life seems uncertain. Several of Paul’s letters contain responses to different questions of faith or theology. Sometimes he has strong words for people, and other times his words elicit joy and peace. However, he always returns to his desire to see people fully alive in Christ. Being thankful for God’s ongoing work in his churches involves seeking ways to help people grow in their faith. We all need wisdom, direction, and confidence that we are spending our lives well. Praying for people is one way this can happen.
Let's Ride!!...
November 9th is the 2nd Sunday of the month. If you are new to Open Road Fellowship, that's when we jump on our bikes and head out as a group right after church for a nice ride. It's an opportunity for us to grab some good food and enjoy some fellowship as we take some time to get to know one another. The direction we head is always an adventure but geared to provide a relaxing time out on the bikes. Invite your friends; maybe a nice ride might be what motivates them to come to church. Hey, and if you don't ride, don't let that stop you from enjoying the day...just hop in your car and follow along.
North, south, east, or west... no matter where we head, you are sure to enjoy the ride. So, come join us for our next 2nd Sunday ride!