Operation Christmas Child | October 6th - November 24th | OBMC
Pick up your free shoe boxes at the church sanctuary starting Sunday, October 6th. Drop filled shoe boxes back at the church NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 24TH.
Church Conference
Our yearly church conference where we will review the events of last year and share plans for the upcoming year. We will also be approving the 2025 leadership slate.
Bunco For Jesus
Ladies: Join us for Bunco For Jesus at the Brooks Center! Bring a $10 donation and a dish to share.
Fall Campus Clean Up Day
Volunteers Needed!
Please come help make our campus beautiful for the Christmas Holidays.
Tools Needed:
Rakes, Hand Pruners, Hedge Trimmers, shovels, hoes, bush axes. machete, etc. Don't forget your gloves and eye protection. If you cannot help but would like to donate supplies that would be a great help.
For more information contact Tony Simmons 251 233 8632 or Shannon Chandler 334 349 0898
Joy Service
This service is an accessible and sensory friendly service – and a great opportunity to reach out to other families who may find it difficult to worship together due to a disability.
OBMO (Orange Beach Methodist Orchestra) |OBMC | Sanctuary Stage
Instrumentalists: come to an interest meeting about joining the Orange Beach Methodist Orchestra. Register below.
Bunco For Jesus
Ladies: join us for a country themed Bunco night! Please register at this link: Bunco For Jesus - Orange Beach Methodist Church (churchcenter.com)
Leadership Training Class
Leadership Training Class is an opportunity to prepare yourself to serve at OBMC. At this class we will discuss how ministry happens at OBMC. The role and functions of the differing boards. And what unites us all together. If you are looking to explore what it means to lead at OBMC, this is the class for you.
Sign up here: https://obmchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2466289
Going Beyond with Priscilla Shirer
Inviting all women of the church, and their friends for a day of Bible teaching from Priscilla Shirer and meaningful worship led by Anthony Evans. You'll gain tools to study scripture on your own. Doors open at 8:30, with worship and teaching beginning at 9:00. You must register so we can prepare for you! The cost is $25 and will include lunch on site at 11:00. Come and bring a friend, or maybe you'll meet a new one at the event. If you have any questions, contact Carol McCracken, Allison Bell, or Melynda Hicks. To register:
All Church Study
Join one of our four groups studying the book “Winning The War In Your Mind”. For more information, click the link. https://obmchurch.churchcenter.com/unproxy/registrations/events/2483983
Joy Service
Our Joy Service is a monthly worship experience for people with special needs and their families. The service is an accessible and sensory friendly service – and a great opportunity to reach out to other families who may find it difficult to worship together due to a disability.
Abide
Ladies: join us in a ten week study on 1, 2, 3 John facilitated by Allison Bell. Contact her for more information and to order a workbook.
Imperfect Parenting
Anyone in a Parental Role: Join us for a six week study on Imperfect Parenting. The pressure to parent perfectly keeps a lot of us awake at night. We'll address some valuable things we can implement as we parent our children. Facilitators are Kerrie Wilson, Cendy Hart, and Amy Beasley. You can drop off your child at the Brooks Center and walk on over to join some friends in your same boat.
Taco Tuesday
Come join the women of the church in a Taco Tuesday theme. Bring a dish to share and a comfortable chair. We'll watch the movie "War Room". Then we'll plan a movie night to see The Forge, the sequel, which will be in theaters August 23. Contact Carol McCracken, Darlene Twilley, Allison Bell, or Melynda Hicks with questions.
Starting Point Classes 2024 | FIND OUT MORE!
Starting Point | Sundays, 10am | Ministry Center | Starting Point is a great opportunity to hear the heart and vision of OBMC, get some questions answered, meet some great people, and discover ways to get connected. Starting Point is required step in becoming a partner/member of OBMC. Childcare is available during this time at Kids Club in the Brooks Center.
2024 Starting Point Dates
Sunday, January 28th
Sunday, April 21st
Sunday, August 18th
Sunday, October 27th
Joy Service Open House
Families with special needs children: join us for a worship service filled with worship and word.
Blessing of the Backpacks
It’s time to celebrate the beginning of school with a special blessing! Join us at the 9am and 10:30am services as we pray over members of the educational community, teachers, and all our children & students.
Wednesday Night Women's Bible Study: 1st Kings| Wednesdays 6pm-7pm | Ministry Center
Women’s Wednesday Night Bible Study | Wednesdays, 6pm |Ministry Center | All women are welcome to join us as we study the book of 1st Kings. Join at any time! Get ready for some great discussion. Click Here to sign up. If you are currently in the Women’s Wednesday Night Bible Study, you do not need to sign up. For more information, contact Carol McCracken (carol@obmchurch.com)
Baptism | June 30th, 6pm | Waterfront Park
Are you ready to take the next step on your spiritual journey? Baptism is an act of obedience publicly declaring one's commitment to Christ. Baptism will be at the Pass on Sunday, June 30th at 6:00pm. With a prep class on June 23rd at 6:00 in the ministry center at OBMC. (Individual prep class times are available as well.)
Please click below to let us know if you will be attending the prep class on June 23rd. If you need to schedule an individual prep class, please contact the office at 251-981-6751. Prep classes are required to participate in Baptism on June 30th.
Beth Moore | Living Proof Live | June 21-22, 2024 | Celebration Church, Metairie Campus
Take a summer road trip for fellowship and learning. Doors open Friday at 5:45, event concludes at noon on Saturday. Check out bethmoore.org/events for details. We have group rate tickets at $75. Contact Carol McCracken for information on how to sign up for the group. There are special rates associated with hotels, so invite a friend and come early or stay later if you wish. This is open for OBMC women and friends.
Location
Celebration Church, Metairie Campus
2001 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
Father's Day Blue Wahoo's Game | June 21st
It’s almost time for our Annual Father’s Day Outing. Come watch the Pensacola Wahoos take on the Chattanooga Lookouts at the Wahoos Stadium. The cost per ticket is $65 and includes skybox seats, a buffet, and unlimited soft drinks. This would be a great way to spend Father’s Day with that special dad/father figure in your life!
VBS | June 10-14, 5:30pm-8pm | OBMC Campus
It's time to join the celebration and sign up for this year's VBS! Registration is now open! VBS will be held June 10th-14th from 5:30pm-8pm. This year we will celebrate the GOOD NEWS with fun games, amazing worship, and incredible truths from the Bible. VBS is open for rising Pre-K - 5th graders. For more VBS information and to register, click below.
Best Dad Joke Competition | Filming Dates June 2nd & 5th | 8am-12pm | Brooks Center
Calling all dads!!! Who has the best dad jokes? Dads will be filmed sharing their best dad jokes on Sunday. June 2nd and Wed. June 5th in the Brooks Center. Contestants will be judged during VBS with the winner being announced on Father’s Day, June 16th. For more information contact the church office at 251-981-6715.
Bunco for Jesus | Tuesday, May 21st, 6-8:30pm | Brooks Center
Come join the women of the church for a Bunco For Jesus on Tuesday, May 21st, hosted by Jan Morgan, Ashley Roberts, Julie Dettwiler, Kitty Partin and Sandra Krause. This month's Bunco will be patriotic themed as we head into Memorial Day and Summer.
No particular skill level is needed. The overall winner of the game will pick the mission/charity for the proceeds. Please sign up so we know how to set up for the game. Contact Carol McCracken with questions. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, May 15th, SO THAT YOU CAN BE ASSIGNED A GAME SPOT.
Because game spots are assigned according to sign-ups, if you sign up, please honor your seating commitment to allow participants to play with partners as needed. If possible, please allow appropriate time for substitution assignment. Contact Carol@obmchurch.com if you are unable to attend.
MUST SIGN UP USING THE FOLLOWING LINK:
Alzheimers & Dementia Informational Meeting | Sunday, May 19th, 4:30pm | Ministry Center
Right now, millions of Americans face the devastation of Alzheimer's. This disease is robbing us of our families, our futures, and our finances. The Alzheimer's Association provides care and support to those affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia through free, high-quality education programs. This will be an interest meeting to explore resources such as newly researched medication availability, signs of the diseases, care-giver roles, care-giver support groups, program volunteers, Healthy Habits, Managing Money, legal issues to think of early and more.
1 Year Church Anniversary Celebration Service | May 19th | 10am
Join us in celebrating what God has done this past year at Orange Beach Methodist Church! On May 19th, we will be coming together for a special one-service Sunday at 10:00am as we thank God for what He's done and for what He's going to do. Featuring special music from our children's ministry, stirring music from our worship teams, and an encouraging word for our church, this will be a Sunday you won't want to miss!
The Chosen, Season 4 Exclusive Viewing, Episodes 3-4 | Sunday, May 5th | 5pm-7pm
We have the opportunity to show each episode of Season 4 exclusively in church before it's available to be seen on any other platform, including THE CHOSEN's own app.
Join us for an opportunity to view this together. Episodes 1-2 will be viewed first on Sunday, April 14th. We'll view episodes 3-4 on another night (TBD).
Please sign up below to view episodes 1-2. Based on your responses, we'll determine what area of the church will present the best viewing opportunity. Contact Carol McCracken with questions.
Gospel Music Sunday | Sunday, May 5th, 10:30AM
Experience the power of gospel music with our special Sunday morning event featuring local music artist Jason Justice and his group! You're invited to us in soul-stirring hymns and uplifting melodies during our Traditional Service at 10:30am. Whether you're a long-time member of our church family or visiting for the first time, everyone is welcome to come together and experience the joy of gospel music! See you there!
Graduation Sunday | Sunday, May 5th, 9 & 10:30Am
🎓 Join us for a special celebration at Orange Beach Methodist Church as we honor our incredible seniors on Graduation Sunday during both services. 🎉