|
|
|
Congratulations To Pastor Les and Sharon Potts
January 25, 2012
Congratulations To Pastor Les and Sharon Potts! We celebrate 25 years of fruitful ministry and affirm you both for fulfilling our mission to “make disciples, develop leaders, plant churches and send missionaries.”
You have been our movement’s finest examples of attaining to God’s vision as Senior Pastors of Open Bible Christian Center, Rapid City, South Dakota.
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. I Thessalonians 5:12-13
Read the Rapid City Journal Article
Give the Gift of Life
November 12, 2011
Every 45 seconds a child dies in Africa from Malaria! View the video above and click here for a letter from President Jeff Farmer to find out how you can help!
Celebrating 25 Years!
July 28, 2011
“Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you…”
I Thessalonians 5:12a. At our recent national convention, we were privileged to celebrate Mountain/Plains Region ministers who have achieved their Open Bible Churches, Inc. 25 Year awards. They are:
Richard L. Freese, Senior Pastor, Hardin Open Bible Church, Hardin, Montana
Julie A. Kelderman, Omaha, Nebraska
Timothy L. Kelderman, Omaha, Nebraska
Jerry Wood, Founding Pastor, Imago Dei Open Bible Church, Boulder, CO
Mountain/Plains Region of Open Bible Churches, Inc. congratulates these for their achievements and faithfulness. We pray God’s richest blessings over these co-laborers’ next 25 years in Kingdom work!
Latest Round of North Dakota Flooding and Local Church Helps Evacuees!
May 27, 2011
The Missouri River in North Dakota is exceeding flood stage and it threatens cities and towns along its banks. This includes the cities of Bismarck and Mandan.
Record snows and an exceptionally wet spring across the Missouri River basin have accounted for all-time high seasonal flows into the system, swelling reservoirs such as North Dakota's Lake Sakakawea, America's largest man-made lake.
Consequently, the Army Corps of Engineers, who manages the system of six dams on the river, is forced to flush the lakes, moving massive amounts of water downstream to prevent overflow. Preventing flooding and overflow problems is usually an early summer activity for the Corps in years when the basin has record or near-record precipitation; however, at this time, due to the massive influx of early season runoff, flushes need to be executed now.
Flows to flush the system north of Bismarck-Mandan have been increased from the Garrison Dam (Lake Sakakawea) from 60,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 105,000 cfs this week alone, with an increase to 120,000 cfs in the coming days. The previous all-time high for release came in 1975 at 64,200 cfs.
The record volume of water coming into the system means a flood threat in portions of communities built in the historical floodplain, including North Dakota’s capitol, her sister city across the river (Mandan) and downstream in South Dakota’s capitol city where 500 homes are currently threatened by Corps of Engineer releases from Oahe Dam and reservoir.
Floodwaters are already backing up into south Bismarck and portions of east Mandan. Evacuations have displaced tens of thousands with residents heading for higher and drier ground today.
The worst still lies ahead as the window for this event is projected to last for 2-3 months minimum, as this current flood threat results only from moisture captured in winter and spring moisture now flowing from the lower and mid-elevations of the basin. The annual spring flush resulting from snowmelt in Rocky Mountain ranges within the Missouri River drainage hasn’t begun in full earnest yet, while 1-5 feet of new snow has fallen in the mountains the past 10 days. The record snowfalls there will prolong the flooding.
In typical prairie fashion, the residents of Bismarck-Mandan have rolled up their sleeves, gone to work and Prairie Family Church has been right in the thick of it. While one PFC household has had property threatened (the church youth group used their Wednesday meeting time to load up the contents of those members’ home and get out), the church has also availed themselves to extended friends, family and co-workers.
Teams of church members mobilized to fill sand bags, sand bag homes, move furniture and provide food and water this week according to Rev. Greg Carr, pastor of Prairie Family Church and director of Men of Promise and Purpose, the men’s ministry of Mountain/Plains Region of Open Bible Churches, Inc.
Amidst the exhaustion, sore muscles, vehicle breakdowns from being pushed so hard and the sorrow that comes from watching waters swallow up home after home, Carr commends the people of PFC via email: “You are being the hands of God during this time and you are making a difference in people's lives.”
Christian syndicate K Love Radio interviewed Pastor Carr to bring national attention this breaking story. Carr apprised the K-Love audience of the situation on the ground, what can be done, what his congregation is doing, the flood’s impact locally and downstream into the already-flooded Mississippi River Valley as well as calling for citywide Christian unity and prayer.
As of Friday, May 27 teams from Prairie Family Church have helped 20 families that Carr is aware of. The church will also be hosting displaced folks in campers on her property until the disaster is past and folks can rebuild their homes or choose to relocate to other emergency locations.
In an email earlier this morning, Pastor Carr encouraged the church to keep pressing ahead: “(Keep) filling sand bags, taking water to volunteer workers, providing food for workers and those affected, and most importantly you can pray.”
Carr encourages anyone from our Mountain/Plains Region family of churches that wants to help in any way to contact him as soon as possible on his cell phone at (701) 390-7585 or the church (701) 250-6759.
Thus far, every request for assistance that has come to the office, PFC has been able to fulfill.
Hispanic Ministries In Mountain Plains Region
May 5, 2011
The Mountain/Plains Region of Open Bible Churches Board of Directors announced the creation of a formal Hispanic Ministries department today. The department will begin ministry activity immediately, according to Regional Executive Director, Chuck Loftis.
Loftis is thrilled to introduce ministry directors Don and Margaret Smith, who have been serving Mountain/Plains Region in what he describes as “an informal way” for a few years as Hispanic Ministry representatives. However, according to Loftis, he along with the Board of Directors sense God’s timing in formalizing the ministry to include specific activities focusing on pastoral care and church planting.
Don and Margaret Smith state that they “…are thankful for the confidence of their leadership and believe God for great things…” in the official launch of this regional ministry department.
Currently, Mountain/Plains Region enjoys two churches of predominantly Hispanic members (Nebraska and Colorado) and fellowship with others in Nebraska, South Dakota and Colorado.
The Smiths have been Open Bible ministers since 1953 serving as pastors in South Dakota, Iowa and California and with distinction as missionaries in Cuba, Spain and Mexico. It is the combination of these that makes the Smiths excellent liaisons between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic ministry communities, ministers with incredible cross-cultural abilities and the perfect fit inside what Holy Spirit is doing is doing in Mountain/Plains Region, according to Loftis.
To read the full bio for Don and Margaret Smith click here
To visit the M/PR Hispanic Ministries page click here
Resurrection Sunday reports beginning to roll into M/PR office!
April 27, 2011
"Eleven souls saved... " - Prairie Family Church, Bismarck, ND
"Three souls saved and eight re-dedications of lives to Jesus... " Gateway Church, Colorado Springs, CO
"Three first-time salvations... " The River Church, Jordan, MN
Ministry of M/P Region Minister Sean Dunn Featured on Popular News Site!
04/24/2011
Groundwire Ministries is having an immense impact on youth culture... making a measurable and eternal difference introducing young adults to Jesus as Savior and Lord. That's what's going to happen when one begins bombarding MTV, Cartoon Network and other secular media outlets with 60-second spots that brilliantly and relevantly share the good news about The Good News.
Sean Dunn - founder and president of the ministry - is featured at the internationally renowned aggregate news site, WorldNetDaily.com, and to read all about it, click the link below:
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=289773
Dunn is the former youth ministries director for Mountain/Plains Region and to learn more about Groundwire and how you can get involved in this incredible effort, visit www.Groundwire.net
http://www.Groundwire.net
Loveland Church Plant (Living Streams Church) Video Introduction!
03/09/2011
Lead Pastor Spencer Keroff, created this great video to show partnering churches how planting plans are progressing. We thought you'd enjoy seeing it as a way of introducing them to you if you've not already met the Keroff Family.
Please, prayerfully consider how you might also partner with therm at this critical stage as others in our region are doing! It would be a worthwhile Open Bible domestic mission in which to invest resources.
Here's the link to the video:
http://vimeo.com/20823259
Important Background Check Information
Access Lexis Nexis through Church Mutual Insurance and receive a discounted rate on background checks. You must be a current Church Mutual customer but if you are checking into background checks, this is a great way to go. Simply go to: www.churchmutual.com and click on the resources link.
http://www.churchmutual.com
2011 National Convention Scholarships
January 19, 2011
Great news! The Mountain/Plains Region Board of Directors has created a scholarship to assist senior pastors in our region to attend Open Bible’s 66th National Convention in Coral Springs, Florida.
Click here to find out more information!
Incredible Response to Hardin Church Outreach!
For Open Bible churches seeking to make a great impact on their community, one of their sister churches has a unique, and what they believe is a powerful, suggestion to do so in 2011 or 2012.
Reverend Richard Freese, senior pastor of Hardin Open Bible Church, Hardin, MT reports that, as a result of the church's recent hosting and presentation of the popular, "Heaven's Gates & Hell's Flames" ministry that 137 people responded for salvation calls over three nights.
Mountain/Plains Region Executive Director, Chuck Loftis, also reports, "It was an incredible sight - and refreshing - to see such a move of God! My family and I were privileged to attend the first night's presentation and witness 35 people flock to the front of the HOBC sanctuary in response to an invitation for salvation. The sanctuary was nearly filled. This is the sort of exciting local church efforts that Mountain/Plains is delighted to partner with!"
Hardin Open Bible Church applied and qualified for a grant offered to churches of the Mountain/Plains Region seeking to having a community impact through outreach. Grants range up to $1000.00 and require a strong follow-up strategy on behalf of the local church.
Pastor Freese shares that the subsequent nights' presentations were "full houses" and that even four of the actors who signed on to help (in response to a community-wide casting call) accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.
Leading the production were the team's directors, Reverend Don and Deby White of Reality Ministries, Inc., international presenters/producers of "Heaven's Gates & Hell's Flames." Don and Deby eagerly expressed their desire to be in even more Mountain/Plains churches in the next couple of years and are endorsed by Pastor Freese.
For more information on hosting "HG & HF" in your church, please visit www.realityoutreach.org
NEW DIRECTOR IN CO-NM DISTRICT!
11/09/2010
EXCITING NEWS!!!
In a recent meeting, the Mountain/Plains Region Board of Directors ratified the appointment of Revered Derek W. Sissel as the new director of Colorado-New Mexico District. Also, the National Board of Directors ratified him as a member of our Region’s board (Article 8, Section 3, Paragraph 3 of the Open Bible Manual).
Derek is the Senior Pastor of Gateway Church in Colorado Springs, CO. He is dedicated to ministerial excellence, hard work and to growing personally as well as ministerially.
Regional Executive Director, Chuck Loftis, says, "I very much look forward to Derek’s ministerial experience and passion for the things of God being brought to bear on regional business that the Board handles throughout the year. His leadership will be a tremendous blessing to us in CO-NM District, across the region and across Open Bible."
Please add Derek to your personal prayer lists as he serves faithfully in these new capacities in Open Bible Churches, Inc. Taking on this responsibility is a lot and it is our privilege and part to hold up his arms in battle through prayer.
Congratulations To Open Bible Christian Center!
October 20, 2010
Congratulations to Open Bible Christian Center as they have recently paid off their mortgage! The link below is a slideshow video of the history of the new building and their mortgage burning ceremony!
Watch a short video here
Official JBQ Guidelines Have Changed
August 17, 2010
Greetings JBQ Family!
We wanted to make you aware today that the Official JBQ Guidelines have undergone an update, and the updated version is now available for download at the website below. You will want to download and save the updated version for use in this upcoming JBQ season. We appreciate so much what each and every one of you do on a daily basis to reach kids through the JBQ program!
http://www.nationaljbq.org/
Spirit of Life Church, Kearney, NE Welcomes New Staff!
Pastors Greg and Kathleen Mast announce that Jonathan and Becky Lumbard have recently become the Leadership Pastors at Spirit of Life Church in Kearney, NE. The Lumbards will oversee youth, college age, young adults, and are helping to start a school of ministry. Jonathan’s bottom line responsibility is to help raise up leaders in the local church. Most recently Jonathan and his wife transitioned to Nebraska from being staff pastors at a regional prayer missions base just north of Cedar Rapids, IA (Wind and Fire Ministries). They were apart of all aspects of that ministry from helping to sustain night and day prayer and worship to being a part of the Center To Restore Trafficked and Exploited Children (CRTEC). Jonathan and Becky met each other just under three and a half years ago towards the end of his time directing the Des Moines Master’s Commission discipleship school (based out of Eastwood Church of the Open Bible). They just celebrated their two year anniversary last April and are excited for this next phase of life in Kearney, NE as well as involvement in Mountain Plains Region Open Bible Churches.
Local Pastor Reports Salvations!
Freshwater Home Fellowship (Peyton, CO) pastor Peter Larsen reports that he was privileged to share the gospel with approximately a dozen attendees at the El Paso County Fair in Calhan, CO.
Serving in the booth sponsored by the local Full Gospel Businesmen's Association, Larsen was able to share with passersby who stopped and engaged in discussion concerning the group's purpose and/or other matters.
Pastor Larsen reports that, of the twelve, two responded to the good news for the first time in their lives - in fact, both stated they had never heard the message of Jesus Christ's substitutionary death on the cross despite having attended church when younger.
Pastor Peter encourages us to pray for the other ten - including a Muslim man - that the Holy Spirit will water the good seed of the gospel shared at his county's fair.
Men's Campout At Bighorn Mountains
July 22, 2010
Click the link below to see some pictures from the recent men's campout at the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming.
http://www.openbiblemountainplains.org/pictures.aspx
Men of Promise and Purpose Camp Out News!
Thank God for His wonderful creation!
Twenty-eight (28) men from five churches gathered together in the Big Horn Mountains near Buffalo, WY June 24-27, 2010 for the MPR Men's Camp Out.
It was an awesome time making new friends and re-kindling old friendships. During our time in the Big Horns we were able to see first hand God's handiwork as we hiked, fished, whitewater rafted, and sat by the fire.
On Friday night, Bob GreyEagle, worship director of Prairie Family Church in Bismarck, ND, shared his testimony of how God transformed his life. Bob had made a number of poor choices in his younger years which could have landed him in prison or even dead, but through the power of God's grace, Bob gave his heart to Christ and turned his life around. The men who attended this year's camp sat around the camp fire, listening intently, as Bob shared his story of God's grace. It was encouraging to one and all.
Thanks to Chuck Loftis, Pete Kopp, Curt Kraft, and Terry Stevahn for all their help in making this year's MPR Men's Camp Out a success. We are planning another camp out next year, sometime in July.
Rev. Greg Carr
Director, Men of Promise and Purpose
Mountain/Plains Region - OBC, Inc.
Check out our upcoming events video!
July 20, 2010
Click the link below to view an animoto video of upcoming events in our region.
http://animoto.com/play/O2QqjKEHoVjTY4oZGNUzpg
New MP Women's Blog!
June 9, 2010
Ladies, come check out the new Mountain Plains Women's Blog! Simply put… chatting, encouraging, sharing our stories…that's life together!
http://mprobc.wordpress.com/
Fall R&R Information
June 7. 2010
Fall R&R (Relax & Receive) will be in Loveland, CO, the gateway to the Rockies. There are many attractions within an hour. May each of you experience the peace and joy of the Lord during our time together. There will be more details coming soon! Click here for the brochure.
Vencill Appointed to NAVAC!
On April 26, 2010, Dakota District Director Reverend Dr. Ralph Vencill was appointed to serve on the board of the National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC).
In addition to pastoring Open Bible Church, Ralph, has been serving as chaplain at Fort Meade Veterans Hospital in Sturgis, SD. His distinguished service has opened up a great door of opportunity.
Congratulations, Ralph!
D-Day Observance at Faith Temple!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
"D-Day Remembered! God, Honor and Country, A Patriotic Musical Tribute" will be presented at Faith Temple Church, 2121 W. 33rd St., by the Bill Gibson Orchestra on Sunday, June 6, the 66th anniversary of D-Day, at 6:30 p.m.
For more info, please call 605-332-2303.
http://www.faithtemplesiouxfalls.com
Eugene Bible College Update
May 11, 2010
Wayne Cordiero, chancellor of Eugene Bible College, has sent a letter that has some important updates concerning the college.
Read letter
2010 Mexico Construction Mission Trip Report
On April 22-30, 2010, team of 13 people from Open Bible Christian Center, Rapid City spent the week working with our missionaries Del and Joy Brown, Dave and Toni Philips, and Bill and Fayth McConnell in Imuris, Mexico.
First, God put together the perfect team for what we needed to accomplish. Everyone on the team worked hard physically all week, but they also showed the love of God to the men at the Rehabilitation Ranch and the Women’s Prison. We painted several buildings inside and out, painted porches, completed the handicap dorms by putting a roof on, laying a cement wrap- around porch, building a porch overhang, putting in windows, and doors, framing the windows and doors. We also installed an indoor toilet and tiled a shower area, and dug the septic holes behind the building. Our team completed another dorm by putting in all the windows and doors.
On Wednesday, some of the team went to the Women’s Prison for the weekly Bible study. We also helped serve the girl’s lunch. This was a time of listening to the girl’s testimonies, giving our testimonies and praying for each of them. Very powerful day!
Our team spent one afternoon at the teen orphanage playing games with the kids and cooking lunch together.
A dental outreach was held at the Men’s Rehab. and the Women’s Prison. We worked several long days pulling teeth, filling cavities, and doing some cosmetic fixes.
Sunday, we attended Church service at the Open Bible Church in Nogales, Mexico. Wednesday, we also had the opportunity to have Chapel with the men at the Rehab. What an amazing time with God that was. It was just God’s people worshipping Him and praying for each other. Most humbling was when the men at the Rehab. Ranch continuously gave thanks to God for sending them help. We were asked to stand in front at the end of the service and the men all reached their hands towards us and prayed for us! Very humbling! God’s presence was so evident and I know I speak for everyone on the team when I say it was a life changing moment spiritually!
On the last day, we completed everything we set out to do, so we purchased more paint and went to the orphanage and painted the inside of the Chapel.
OBCC Mexico Mission Team ended our trip feeling very grateful to have had the opportunity to work hard for God and show His love to our brothers and sisters in Mexico.
Elsa Grant
Women’s Ministry Team/World Mission’s Coordinator
Open Bible Christian Center, Rapid City, South Dakota
Show the movie TO SAVE A LIFE in your Church!
May 5, 2010
TO SAVE A LIFE, the #1 fan-rated film on Fandango in January and the movie the LA TIMES called “uplifting & inspirational”, engaged 500,000 teenagers in reaching their peers for Christ and now is available to show in your church! Simply visit www.OutreachFilms.com to order your Movie Event package.
A 10% discount has been approved for all OPEN BIBLE CHURCHES. Simply mention the OPEN BIBLE discount when calling 800-991-6011 or use Coupon Code TSAL1OB online at the checkout cart in www.OutreachFilms.com after ordering. The code is valid until 7/31/10. Click here for more information.
Everfound concert held in Billings, MT
On April 20 Open Bible Christian Center, Billings, MT hosted a concert by the group, Everfound. Everfound is a Christian family traveling full time across the country setting up outreach concerts. They have performed over 150 concerts in the last 10 months. The single "She Said" was voted the 2009 National Best Song of the Year in the Semi-pro category at the GMA's Immerse Conference in Nashville. You can hear the band at www.everfoundmusic.com. This was the second time Everfound held a concert at the church. The Billings Outlaws, an indoor football team, also attended the concert. They set up a table to sign autographs. Hansen Music donated drum heads that the band members signed for a drawing. It was the largest crowd OBCC has had for a concert at the church. It is the church's goal to host concerts 4 times per year, according to pastor Ron Rager.
News from Open Bible Church, Worden, Montana
There are currently several Bible studies meeting each week. A Bible study for women meets weekly with 14 to 16 women attending. The Men of Valor study meets each Thursday at 6 AM at the Boardwalk Café. On Wednesday evening at 7 PM there is an adult bible study that is directed by Ron Ohlin, Mack Delcamp, and John Eshleman. This is also very well attended.
The Thrift Shop has been in operation for 5 years. It is run completely by volunteers. It is open 5 days a week and raises about $250 - $300 monthly. The money raised is used for various projects. Money was sent to Haiti after the earthquake. It is used frequently with items from the store as well as financially to help local families in need. We helped one family who had a house fire. We help local school children when they need supplies or clothes.
The worship team has been blessed with new members and a new vision. We are looking forward to starting a youth program this next year.
Dakota District Planting News!
April 7, 2010
LifePointe Church, Rapid City, South Dakota - which launched public services on March 7th - reports they enjoyed 52 in attendance on Easter Sunday! Pastor Jerry Houchens also shares that, of that 52 in attendance, 14 of them were kids. As well, he also reports that a woman re-dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at the service. This church plant has gotten off the ground in a strong way and we celebrate what God is already doing by the wonderful LifePointe team. Please remember to uphold the entire LifePointe team and Houchens family in your prayers. In the picture above, Kim Houchens is ministering to a great bunch of kids!
Colorado - New Mexico District Planting News!
April 7, 2010
Easter Sunday, April 4th, Gateway Church launched her north campus in Black Forest, CO. In all, 84 people attended, exceeding Pastor Sissel's goal of 75! Of those in attendance, 24 have already been a part of Gateway Church Main Campus family, yet live in the area, while 60 others from Black Forest attended Gateway's North Campus for the first time. What a great launch and we rejoice with the entire Gateway team on a job well-done, looking forward to the next several months of miracles and making of disciples.
Additionally, Derek reports that their main campus on North Marksheffel Road enjoyed 314 in attendance... exceeding their goal of 300! Praise the Lord!
Please remember to uphold the Gateway teams at both campuses as well the Sissel family in your prayers.
Open Bible Christian Center's 55th Anniversary!
April 1, 2010
Over the weekend of March 13-14, Open Bible Christian Center, Billings, Montana, celebrated her 55th Anniversary. It was a celebration of each person who has ever attended the church, making it what it is today.
Open Bible’s President, Reverend Jeff Farmer, was the keynote speaker ministering in the Saturday evening service in Billings, Sunday morning at the Open Bible Church in Worden, MT, then again in Billings to speak at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service. OBCC experienced her largest attendance ever at each service.
There were many who attended OBCC in years past that came to help them celebrate. Pictures of members both past and present were posted on all the walls of the church. A special bulletin was prepared telling the church’s history as well as stories from previous pastors. A fine article was printed in the Billings Gazette on Saturday, March 13, showing the original Open Bible Church at the corner of Avenue D and 13th Street as well as the present building.
Open Bible Christian Center is looking forward to the next 55 years as they are excited to see what God is doing through them.
Open Bible Christian Center, your fellow churches of Mountain/Plains Region rejoice with you over what the Lord God has done, is doing and will do from now until His return!
View Newspaper Article | Read About Their History
SUMMER 2010 G.O.U. COMING TO OUR REGION!
March 8, 2010
If your church's teens hunger to make a difference in this world and would like God to use them like never before, then Global Outreaches Unlimited is the ticket! G.O.U. provides short-term missions trips for youth, giving them opportunities to develop leadership and cross-cultural ministry skills in a team environment. G.O.U. does the “work”; youth do the ministry!
GOU 3: Billings,Hardin, MT
Dates: June 21-27, 2010
Cost: $250/ *per person + travel expense to and from Billings, Montana
Description: This outreach is designed for high school youth groups who want to make a difference for God's kingdom through inner city ministry and service projects (2 days in Billings) and to Native Americans (3 days in Hardin/Crow Indian Reservation area)
Team Leader: Rev. Dr. Paul Leavenworth
(*Cost subject to change)
For video and promotional materials call Linda at (515) 288-6761 or email her at Linda@openbible.org
Link to G.O.U. website for registration packets and information on other domestic and international outreach efforts:
http://www.openbible.org/gou_10/billings_hardin.html
New Church Plants!
March 2, 2010
We are thrilled about the multiplication of churches that began last year under the auspices of Mountain/Plains Region and continues gaining momentum today! These are exciting times of growth and expansion. Several churches have either launched, are getting ready to begin or are preparing for public ministry later this year. Come year's end the Lord will have birthed and/or established new churches in Jordan, MN (a collaborative effort with Central Region - OBC, Inc.), Rapid City, SD, Loveland, CO and the greater Colorado Springs, CO metro area (3)!
• River Church of the Open Bible, Jordan, MN (Reverend Jeff Schmitt; launched Fall 2009; for more information visit, www.RiverChurchOpenBible.com)
• Lifepointe Church, Rapid City, SD (Reverend Jerry Houchens; launch date March 7, 2010)
• Gateway Church - Black Forest Campus, Black Forest, CO (Sponsor: Reverend Derek Sissel; April 4, 2010 launch date; for more information visit, www.gccommunity.org)
• Gateway Church - Security Campus (Security, CO; conception stage)
• Word in Life, Colorado Springs, CO (Reverend Kasey Bounds; prenatal stage)
• Living Streams, Loveland, CO (Reverend Spencer Keroff; prenatal stage)
New Sponsors Response Card | Newsletter
There are many ways to substantively partner with these works - prayerfully, financially and ministerially. Feel free to contact the Mountain/Plains Region office for more information on how!
Junior Camp
February 16, 2010
Junior Camp, hosted by Faith Temple of Sioux Falls, August 2 - 5, 2010 (Monday afternoon - Thursday after lunch); for children ages 2nd - 8th grade. Held at Swan Lake Camp, Viborg, South Dakota (www.myslcc.com) you can get registration and other necessary information by calling Faith Temple at (605) 332-2303.
http://www.myslcc.com
Spring Conference Is Quickly Approaching!
February 10, 2010
Spring Conference is quickly approaching! It will be held in Rapid City, SD April 13-15, 2010. Registration information will be available on the website and mailed out in the next few days.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites at the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort in the name of Mt. Plains Regional Open Bible Spring Conference. They are holding 39 traditional queen rooms at the rate of $49 a night plus fees. Each room features a small refrigerator and microwave. The LaQuinta Inn & Suites offers a deluxe complimentary breakfast featuring hot waffles. Other amenities include free high-speed internet, and access to the business and fitness center. The hotel room rate does not include admission to the WaTiki Indoor Waterpark; however, hotel guests may purchase a discounted package of 5 passes for $33 plus tax. Limit one package per room per day.
You may call the hotel directly at 605-718-7000 by Thursday, March 18, 2010 to make your reservations under the group block. Any reservations made after the above date will not receive the group rate. Also, cancellations need to be made at least 48 hours in advance to avoid any cancellation fees. For directions and virtual tour go to: Rapid City La Quinta.
Regional Office Transition
January 5, 2010
Please view the document below for the new regional office address and other important instructions that will be in effect January 15.
http://www.openbiblemountainplains.org/documents/TransitionLetter.doc
Love Bug in the Christmas Parade
January 3, 2010
This year Open Bible Christian Center put the Love Bug in the Christmas parade in Billings,MT to advertise their Live Nativity. Mark, Isaac and Nadine were Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, and everyone loved the float. They loved the Love Bug and the fact that they had a "real" Baby Jesus. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Evaluation Forms Added
December 28, 2009
Since most of our church bylaws require evaluations of governing board members and the senior pastor be submitted annually, we have added two evaluation forms to our resources page that will assist you with that process. Click on the link below to access these forms.
http://www.openbiblemountainplains.org/resources.aspx
|
|
