Thank You for Visiting Our Website!
We've been waiting for you! It's true, because we believe that every person who comes into the circle of this special fellowship was sent by God Himself. It's not by accident that you have visited our website. So, above all else, we want to express Christ's love to you with genuine, heartfelt warmth. We're eager to know you, and we're excited to share with you the marvelous ways God is working in our church.
If you visit us, it won't take long for you to discover that this is truly a family, rich in the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach out to our world with life-transforming truth. We reach out to you, as well. Our doors are open. Our hearts are open, too. If you've been thinking, praying, searching, and hoping for a place to belong, we say again -
Welcome!
Sunday: A Gathering for Worship that includes Children's Church & Sermon Application Groups - 10:00 AM
Tuesday: Young Men's Bible Study - 6:00 PM
Quiet Time Reflections
Our weekly Sunday Morning Gathering includes a time of sharing during which our folks reflect on the passages we’ve read and studied over the last week of personal devotions from the WOL Quiet Time Diary.
The devotion passages for the week of May 31 - June 6, 2026 are:
Sunday: 1 Timothy 4:9-16 - Monday: 1 Timothy 5:1-8
Tuesday: 1 Timothy 5:9-16 - Wednesday: 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Thursday: 1 Timothy 6:1-8 - Friday: 1 Timothy 6:9-16
Saturday: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Two questions to consider each day:
What is the writer saying? How does it apply to my life?
Let's all get involved! You may download the Quiet Time App online at www.wolstore.org
Or see Bob Blair for the spiral-bound WOL Quiet Time Diary.
Announcements
May 31
Project Pakistan
The Vanderwiers are raising funds through BCMW to support moving the next CLT program to a safer location. OBC will be receiving offerings through Sunday, May 31. Goal: $3,000
June 2
Walkie Talkies
Walkie Talkie Fellowship walks to keep us connected. Our last one will be Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM, at Marquette Greenway, 308 Navajo Trail, Burns Harbor. Sign up at Church Central.
June
OCC Project
The Operation Christmas Child donations for May are the WOW gifts of Toys (that will fit in a shoebox). Bring them to the drop box in the auditorium. Thanks everyone!
June
Life Groups
This week Life Groups will be on Monday, June 1, 2026 for Scott Devries and Jared Hageman’s Groups at 6:30 PM; Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for Tony Dujmovich’s Group at 6:30 PM; and Thursday, June 4, 2026, for Ray Ward’s Group at 6:00 PM.
June 6
Free First Saturday Art Classes
Our next Free First Saturday Art Class will be June 6, 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Please RSVP TO: Joyce Girgenti or click here to register online.
Friends are welcome. Classes are all for the glory of God!
June 7
OBC’s 70th Celebration
Save the Date! Sunday, June 7, 2026, OBC turns 70! Plan now to celebrate with us! The lunch will be catered. The last day to RSVP at Church Central is Sunday, May 31, 2026.
June 14 & 28
Summer S.A.L.T.
Faith! Fun! Food! Friends! Our Youth Ministry, Summer S.A.L.T., will begin Sunday, June 14, 2026! They will meet twice each month at different locations. June 14 & 28 will meet at the Drewes House. The times and activities are to be announced. You can also check Church Central or the Website Calendar for the latest information.
July 4
4th of July Parade
Happy 250th America! The 4th of July Parade in Porter is a way for OBC to celebrate with our community and invite kids to VBS at the same time! Please sign up at Church Central to help prepare the float and/or to participate in the parade on the 4th.
Jul 6-10
OBC Vacation Bible School
We are excited to announce the dates for this year’s Vacation Bible School. Save the dates! July 6-10, 2026, will be here before you know it. To register click here.
Hands & Feet Outreach
We want to share the love of Christ with our neighbors and those in need of help among our church family. If you need assistance or know someone who does, please click here to submit a request for help. We will review the request and see how we can best help.
If you would like more information about Hands and Feet and how to help, please contact John Drewes.
Have you ever felt that something was missing from your life?
CLICK HERE to get God's answer to that question.
If you have questions about salvation, Biblical counseling or discipleship, baptism or church membership, please contact one of our elders:
Pastor Larry Starett, Bob Blair or Wayne Vanderwier
OPEN BIBLE CHURCH
1401 Porter Avenue
Chesterton, IN 46304
219.921.0033
pastor@openthebible.com
Facebook: Open Bible Church of Chesterton
