What is our DNA? Our DNA is to be servants - serving out in our community. We serve in many different ways and groups, but we serve as a body, a gathering of believers on a mission once a month. Our commitment has us ready to get back out amongst our community and impact our community.
This year we are doing things a little bit differently for our June Serve Day. We will be serving not only Man Church but also Woman Church. So on Tuesday, the men will head to the Stable to prepare dinner for all the men. We will be cooking up street tacos, so we need all hands (men) on deck. The biggest reason is that it needs to flow quickly, so let's make it happen. We had lots of fun last time doing this... and the men look forward to us coming out! Be at the Stable anytime after 4:30 pm to get set up for a great evening!
ITINERARY
MONDAY - 6 pm at Church to prep
TUESDAY - anytime after 4:30 pm at Stable
Based on the book To My Friend Who Left the Faith by Wade Bearden, this series addresses four reasons that so many individuals have abandoned church in recent years. Bearden asks, “Does doubt have a place in the church? How do I know that Christianity is true? If God is so good, why do some Christians act so terribly? How can a good God allow so much pain and suffering?” Examined with empathy and grace, this series can empower and support both believers and nonbelievers.
Based on the book To My Friend Who Left the Faith by Wade Bearden, this series addresses four reasons that so many individuals have abandoned church in recent years. Bearden asks, “Does doubt have a place in the church? How do I know that Christianity is true? If God is so good, why do some Christians act so terribly? How can a good God allow so much pain and suffering?” Examined with empathy and grace, this series can empower and support both believers and nonbelievers.
The command of the Great Commission is to "GO!" So, lets go to Rodessa to continue to reach that community for the Lord. God wants to restore Rodessa to the hope it once had. We will gather in the park Sunday for an afternoon of worship. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, but mostly bring out the family.
The bus will leave at 3 pm to carry "worshippers" up to Rodessa, but feel free to come up in your own vehicle. Join us for a great time. See you there!
Itinerary:
12:30: Sound and Setup Team head to Rodessa
3:00 pm: Bus leaves for Rodessa
6:00pm: Bus returns to Church
We've had some pretty good serve days in the last few months, but it's time to get dirty. Come out and join us for our May Serve Day as we partner with our friends over at First Baptist Shreveport. We will join together to head over to the HUB to help them with their remodeling project for the Lovewell Center. We will leave church around 7:00 am and return aroung 2:00 pm. There will be something for everyone, so sign up and come have some fun and fellowship.
Let's Ride!!...
May 21st is 2nd Sunday and 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!
Congradulations Seniors as you move forward into the next part of your life's journey.
Parents... all your hard work has paid off! It's been a long 12 years (or 13, lol), and it's time to push them out for the next life milestone in their lives.
Let's celebrate our Seniors (High School or College). Send us some pictures for our graduation slide show. Click here to drop your pictures to us.
One of the most admirable qualities of a mother is tenacious courage. Too often, we sell mothers short as women—considering them only in light of passages like Proverbs 31 or Titus 2 that tell how to order their households, relate to their husbands, and live their daily lives.
But God created them to be protectors, advocates, and sacrifices for their children. Motherhood asks them to lay down their lives for them—to demonstrate Christ’s sacrifice for them again and again if needed—not because we can save them, but because He can, and He’s ordained mothers' to be light-bearers to lead them to Him.
Everyone whose life has been forever altered by a godly mother or mother figure should
celebrate the God of creation who chose that woman to be their mom!
This four-week series explores the implications of the resurrection. The resurrection changed everything! Through observing Scripture, we find that the resurrection proclaimed victory over sin, gave hope to believers for eternal life, and becomes the main event for the commissioning of the church to share the gospel with all the world.
The Great Commission flows from the victory of the resurrection. The risen Christ goes with us into all the world. The Great Commission isn’t just about evangelism or getting people saved and then declaring, “Mission accomplished!” The commission is connected to the resurrection, discipleship, spiritual formation, and the understanding of God’s kingdom and purpose in the
world.
It's the 1st Sunday of the month... it's time for our Food & Clothing Drive. With everything happening around us, there are still needs in people's lives. 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!!