We believe the church is the body of Christ on earth, working toward fulfilling its calling to prepare humanity for Christ's return and entry into the kingdom of heaven. Understanding when and how the church was built helps us better fulfill that calling. This series, The Church Jesus Built, examines the early church's life and origin as described in the Book of Acts.
When followers of Christ first emerged in Israel following his death, resurrection, and ascension, people around them considered them a cultic offshoot of Judaism. The Jewish religious leaders, protective of the boundaries of observed worship, began to react in a way that was consistent with cultic worship taking place in their presence. This included banning Christians from the temple, banning them from teaching in the name of Jesus, and, eventually, banning all Christian worship. Though the early Christians were said to live in goodwill with those around them, their beliefs became uncomfortable to those in power. But as Peter said, they didn’t bow to man’s laws but to God’s instructions
Let's Ride!!...
August 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!
We believe the church is the body of Christ on earth, working toward fulfilling its calling to prepare humanity for Christ's return and entry into the kingdom of heaven. Understanding when and how the church was built helps us better fulfill that calling. This series, The Church Jesus Built, examines the early church's life and origin as described in the Book of Acts.
For believers new and old, Christians who actively work toward spiritual growth will devote themselves to the same practices learned from the earliest congregations. We must give attention to Scripture, the basis of our doctrines and tenets of faith. Through these, God has made his character and desires known to us. We must set aside time for fellowship with other believers. This challenges us to grow and helps us see the trials and triumphs of others who share our goals and values. We must observe the sacraments (ordinances) and corporate worship. This allows us to focus our hearts and minds on our connection to the Christian faith in a tangible way. Finally, we must focus on our individual connection to the Holy Spirit by setting aside time for individual prayer and worship. This teaches us to hear God’s voice and to unburden our hearts in times of difficulty. It also allows us to express our hearts to God directly through worship and fellowship.
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Yep, it's that time again... time for our annual Back to School Bingo Bash.
Mark your calendars and watch for more information!
Summer break is almost over, and we’re gearing up for an incredible new season at Student Pitstop! Join us Thursday, August 6th at 6 PM as we launch the school year with our Back to School Bash—a high-energy night of fun, connection, and fresh starts.
Parents, encourage your students to invite their friends. This is the perfect moment to plug into something meaningful. Whether your student has been coming or is brand new, there’s a place for them here.
Student Pitstop happens every Thursday at 6 PM. Let’s start this school year stronger—together!
We believe the church is the body of Christ on earth, working toward fulfilling its calling to prepare humanity for Christ's return and entry into the kingdom of heaven. Understanding when and how the church was built helps us better fulfill that calling. This series, The Church Jesus Built, examines the early church's life and origin as described in the Book of Acts.
Jesus’s followers had grown from 120 in the room where the Holy Spirit came down to more than three thousand during a single gospel message. In a single morning, the Holy Spirit multiplied the number of gathered believers by twenty-five. And this was only the start. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, the Lord grew their number day by day.
As we witness to others, we Christians can be tempted to believe our job is to lead them to salvation. It may feel that we are doing the work—after all, it’s our mouths doing the talking. But Scripture makes it clear that words from our mouths without the empowerment of the Holy Spirit are ineffectual and spiritually dead. Similarly, the church without the Holy Spirit would be the church in name only. It’s the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that gives us the potency to carry out the work that defines us.
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!!
When you walk into a public school classroom, what do you see? Posters on the walls, baskets of scissors and glue sticks and pencils, dry erase markers, decorations commemorating the seasons, definitely some big rug for the younger grades. There are boxes of tissues and Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizers. Schools don't typically supply this stuff. Teachers do. A vast majority of teachers spend their own money on school supplies.
This is where we step in. We have adopted the entire Kindergarten Department at Plantation Park Elementary School. We have made it our mission to let these kids know that they are loved and that someone cares for them. We do this by helping the teachers supply their rooms, removing the burden and worry of ensuring they have the needed materials. This allows them to focus and love on these kids.
You can participate in this endeavor by using the Amazon Link to buy supplies. These will be sent directly to the church. Or you can use the provided Supply List (click on the link) which will allow you to download the list of supplies needed. You can use the list to go to your favorite store and buy the items. We do ask when shopping, that you buy in quantities of 4, allowing easy distribution among the classes. You also can use the Amazon Link to buy supplies and have them sent directly to the church.
We will announce the date for packing and delivering the school supplies at a later date.
We believe the church is the body of Christ on earth, working toward fulfilling its calling to prepare humanity for Christ's return and entry into the kingdom of heaven. Understanding when and how the church was built helps us better fulfill that calling. This series, The Church Jesus Built, examines the early church's life and origin as described in the Book of Acts.
Throughout the centuries following Jesus's life on earth, many denominations of His followers have arisen. There is, however only one church, one body of Christ. Though disagreements in particular practices or exact articulations of doctrine exist, we all agree on Christ. We should then do our best to understand the purpose of the church as shown in Acts so we can come together as the disciples and follow Christ's calling.
The Open Road Growth Track exists to help you discover and develop your redemptive purpose and live the full life God created for you. The Open Road Growth Track is made up of four steps to guide you through this journey:
Make sure and register here, because Lunch is provided.