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.
God intended the fellowship to use the gifts to glorify God, to unite one another in the great work of Christ, and to encourage believers as they awaited the return of Christ. As they waited, the believers needed to use the gifts as a means of continuing to express the good news of Christ. We are meant to use these gifts in different ways to express to others the depth of God’s love we have experienced in Christ. As the fellowship grows under the authority of Christ, the responsibility to reflect the good news should continue to be the why for the local church.
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!!
Halloween is almost here—and that means it’s time for some fun with the kids! Open Road Fellowship is excited to once again partner with the Kindergarten classes at Plantation Park Elementary as part of our ongoing commitment to connect with and bless our community. Throughout the year, we have the joy of spending time with these amazing students, and this will be our first opportunity of the school year to meet and interact with them. If you’ve never joined one of our Plantation Park events, you’re truly missing out on a special experience! From now until October 26th, we’ll be collecting individually wrapped candy to make sure every child gets a sweet Halloween treat. Let’s fill those bags to overflowing and show these kids some love—plus a little “sugar overload!” Candy donations can also be dropped off at On The Road Coffee Co. (next to Pepe’s).
Let’s make this Halloween one to remember for the kids at Plantation Park!
Monday, October 27th @ 6:00 pm, we’ll gather to bag up all the candy we’ve collected—maybe enjoy a piece or two—and take a moment to pray over the kids who will receive it. It’s always a special time of laughter, teamwork, and purpose.
Thursday, October 31st @ 10:40 am, it’s party time! We’ll meet at 10:15 am in the Wal-Mart parking lot behind Sonic on Airline Drive and head over to Plantation Park as a group. If you ride a motorcycle or drive a jeep, bring it—the kids absolutely love it when we roll up!
Come be part of sharing joy, laughter, and love with our Plantation Park kids. It’s going to be a blast and a blessing!
HERE'S THE PLAN
[we will meet in Wal-Mart's parking lot (behind Sonic) at 10:00 - 10:15 am and head over as a group]
Every Sunday, for thousands of years, Christians have gathered on Sunday for worship. And when they do, the service shares common elements like songs of praise and the reading of Scripture. This four-week series, Church Explained, will look at the practices of worship and seek to understand why we do church in this way.
On any given Sunday, 67 million people attend church for worship. What are all those people doing? What is the church, and what does the church do during worship services? While there are significant stylistic differences when those 67 million people gather for worship, we also find core elements that reflect the unity of the church.
When Christians gather for church, common elements are found throughout the service. You can worship, pray, listen to Scripture, engage with a sermon, fellowship, and give. Though it may not immediately come to mind when you think of explaining church, giving or offering a tithe is an important component of the service. Properly ordered in a worship service, giving can become a key element of acting out the faith. Worship is an act of giving: attention, time, and energy. It can also be a physical act of service or presenting your tithes to God.
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:
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Every Sunday, for thousands of years, Christians have gathered on Sunday for worship. And when they do, the service shares common elements like songs of praise and the reading of Scripture. This four-week series, Church Explained, will look at the practices of worship and seek to understand why we do church in this way.
On any given Sunday, 67 million people attend church for worship. What are all those people doing? What is the church, and what does the church do during worship services? While there are significant stylistic differences when those 67 million people gather for worship, we also find core elements that reflect the unity of the church.
As we have already alluded to in the prior messages, what we do in church is not something new. Its roots come from the tradition of Israel and the Scriptures. During church services there are two important actions, and both have a corporate descriptive. The word corporate doesn’t refer to capitalism or business but to the congregation simultaneously participating in something. Corporate prayer means either praying together as a body (corpus), being led in prayer by an individual or group of leaders, or a combination of both. Corporate actions during worship matter because they reinforce the unity of the body. When Israel fasted together, confessed sin together, and prayed with the Levitical leaders, they made a statement: We are one.
We had an incredible Serve Day over Labor Day weekend—thank you to everyone who came out and made a difference! While there’s no Serve Day in September, we’re already gearing up for something special next month - our East 80 Fall Festival!
Each year, families from all across our community come together for this fun-filled event, and this is our chance to serve them with joy, love, and open arms. We'll be hosting games, food, and family-friendly activities - and we nee YOU to help make it unforgettable.
Whether it's running a carnival game, dishing out some food, greeting guests, or simply offering a smile, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Start praying now about how you can serve, and begin thinking about what activity or game you'd love to be a part of.
This is more than an event - it's an opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of people right here in our community.
Let's Ride!!...
October 12th 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!
Every Sunday, for thousands of years, Christians have gathered on Sunday for worship. And when they do, the service shares common elements like songs of praise and the reading of Scripture. This four-week series, Church Explained, will look at the practices of worship and seek to understand why we do church in this way.
On any given Sunday, 67 million people attend church for worship. What are all those people doing? What is the church, and what does the church do during worship services? While there are significant stylistic differences when those 67 million people gather for worship, we also find core elements that reflect the unity of the church.
When we worship, we experience remembrance, encouragement, and hope. Remembering what God has done and recognizing why you need Him can help fuel your passion for God and your energy during worship. While praise shouldn't make us nostalgic, it should encourage our thoughts toward remembrance of what God has done for us and for the people of God throughout history. Once we have remembered, praise and worship propel people forward into greater intimacy with God.
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