GROUPS & TEAMS
CONNECT
Connect groups are a specific type of group where you can do exactly that – Connect
Meet new people, make friends and have fun by joining one of our Connect groups. Please contact the leader to confirm meeting dates and times.
MOMS’ NIGHT OUT
Moms are invited to a special night out! We will make evergreen wreaths, enjoy friendship and snacks, and discuss this Christmas season. All moms with kids at home are welcome to this free event! Invite a friend or neighbor!
Laura Blomberg I 715.767.5400
Sunday, December 1 – 7:00-9:00PM
MOMS WITH KIDS AT HOME
TITUS 2 FALL SOUP & SALAD SUPPER
Ladies of all ages, please join us for a soup and salad supper. Sue Bocock from Phillips will be our guest speaker, sharing her life story and journey becoming an author.
Janet Blomberg I 715.767.5433
Thursday, September 26 – 6:00PM
WOMEN
FAMILY NIGHT
Bring the whole family and join us for OBC family night – a great opportunity to get together, grow friendships, and have fun! Possible events: Picnic & hike, kickball, sledding.
Josh and Stef Jones I 715.966.5249
DATES AND TIMES TBA
ALL
NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Enjoy a special time of potluck food, open gym, table games, and fellowship!
Pastor Rodney & Melinda Price I 715.767.5141
Tuesday, December 31 – 6:30PM
FAMILIES
TRUST CHRIST
Believe and Be Baptized
This is the most important decision you will make in your life since the consequences last forever. Let us help you if you have any questions regarding the what, why and how.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
All are welcome! A typical worship service includes singing, prayer, offering and a message. Children ages 3 through 3rd grade are invited to attend Children’s Church during the sermon portion of the service. Hearing assistance is available upon request.
Pastor Rodney Price I 715.767.5141
Sundays, 10:15AM-11:30AM
ALL AGES
WEDNESDAY STUDENT MINISTRIES
(Middle+High) Rebecca Anderson I 715.657.0617
(Elementary) Loren Erickson I 715.820.2429
Wednesdays, 6:30PM-8:00PM
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL
Youth programs for grades 4K-12. Games, lessons, snacks, community, fun!
Kindom Quest: Grades 4K-5
Spot 68: Grades 6-8
Ground Zero: Grades 9-12
GROW
We encourage everyone to grow as a disciple of Christ by joining one small group that is learning and growing together
Bible studies, prayer groups, accountability, Sunday School and discipleship are just a few of the ways you can connect with other believers, learn more about God and share life together. Groups typically contain 2-15 people and meet either weekly or bi-weekly. Please call the leader to confirm meeting dates and times.
SUNDAYS
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school or nursery is provided for infants through High School. Classes this fall will be studying the Bible books of John, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Kings, and 2 Chronicles.
Julie Jast I 715.767.5107
Sundays, 9:00AM-10:00AM
CHILDREN
BRIDGE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Unmarried young adults are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings as we dig into God’s Word and His plans for our lives. Come visit with us!
Arnie Blomberg I 715.767.5433
Sundays, 9:00AM-10:00AM
AGES 18-30
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (SEPT-OCT)
“Foundations of Our Faith” In this 8 week study, Pastor will lead the class through the OBC statement of Faith, what we believe, and why it matters.
Pastor Rodney Price I 715.767.5141
Sundays, 9:00AM-10:00AM
AGES 18+
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (NOV-DEC)
Tim Blomberg will lead the class though the Old Testament book of Ruth.
Tim Blomberg I 715.922.0436
Sundays, 9:00AM-10:00AM
AGES 18+
MIDWEEK
ADULT PRAYER MEETING
A time of prayer and Bible study open to all adults.
Pastor Rodney Price I 715.767.5141
Wednesdays, 7:00AM
AGES 18+
WOMEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Women are welcome to join us as we use the Chronological Bible and study the Gospels, focusing on who Jesus is, what He said and did, and how this affects what we say and do and how we live.
Terrie Grapa I 715.339.2819
Karen Blomberg I 715.767.5247
Mondays, 9:00-11:30AM
WOMEN
WOMEN’S EVENING BIBLE STUDY
All women are welcome to join us for a study on a Biblical world view, using Focus on the Family’s “The Truth Project, part 2.” We will gain insights from Biblical experts Ravi Zacharias, RC Sproul, and others, and grow our faith.
Christina Hallstrand I 715.427.5570
Kay Marschke I 715.427.5813
Mondays, 6:30-8:30PM
WOMEN
LADIES LEARN & GROW
Ladies of all ages, please join us for a time of fellowship and learning as we study “It’s Not Supposed to be This Way” by Lysa TerKerust together.
Melinda Price I 715.767.5141
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00PM
WOMEN
HEART-TO-HEART
Younger women connect with older women for one-on-one discipleship or mentoring focused on either spiritual growth or motherhood.
Jennifer Blomberg I 715.922.0566
Meeting Times Vary
WOMEN 18+
MEN’S PRAYER
Join a group of men from community churches for a time of prayer at the Ogema Library, then head to Rail Trail Cafe for breakfast around 8.
Randy Hueckman I 715.428.2711
Wednesdays, 7:00AM
MEN
SERVE
Use your God-given gifts and abilities to serve our church and community
Service teams are a great opportunity to serve side-by-side with other believers in an area you are passionate about.
GREETING TEAM
Join a team that seeks to intentionally welcome visitors and new attenders to our Sunday Worship Service.
Danielle Blomberg I 715.767.7829
CHOIR
Anyone who likes to sing is invited to be a part of our choir. We will sing for most Sunday services from Sept. 22 – Dec. 29, and for a special Christmas concert on Dec. 15 at 7pm. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings, 6-7pm.
Dolly Hadden I 715.767.5353
SPECIAL MUSIC
Contact the music committee if you have a song that you would like to sing or play during the Sunday Worship Service.
Dolly Hadden I 715.767.5353
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
Teach or substitute teach in a children’s Sunday School classroom. ‘Explore the Bible” curriculum is provided!
Julie Jast I 715.767.5107
AUDIO TECHNICIAN
Help behind the scenes Sunday morning by running the sound board. Training is provided.
Nick Blomberg I 715.767.5700
VISUAL MEDIA TEAM
Are you technology savvy? Help run slides for the Sunday morning service by becoming a visual media tech. Training is provided.
Jane Smugala I 715.965.1306
KINGDOM QUEST TEAM
Contact Loren if you are interested in helping with games, skits, snacks, or lessons during our Wednesday evening Kingdom Quest for children 4K through Grade 5.
Loren Erickson I 715.820.2429
WORSHIP TEAM
If you are interested in joining a Worship Team, please contact the music committee and they can connect you with a worship team leader.
Dolly Hadden I 715.767.5353
NURSERY
Help provide childcare for infants and toddlers on Sundays during Sunday School or the Worship Service, or Wednesday evening during our mid-week programs.
Tamra Swan I 715.564.2432
LEAD CONNECT/ GROWTH GROUP
Do you see a need in our church or community and have the heart to fill it? Start a Connect or Growth Group. Winter/Spring (Jan – May) group proposals are due December 15.
Laura Blomberg I 715.767.5157
MEMBER BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
- Boards
- Deacon
- Deaconess
- Trustee
- Christian Education
- Committees
- Missions
- Music
- Nursery
- Information Technology
If you would like to serve on one of the various boards that keep our church functioning, contact the Nominating Committee.
Sam Blomberg I 715.297.9642
Require OBC membership. If you are not a member but would like to become one, please contact Pastor Rodney Price at 715.767.5157