Over the past year and a half church has taken on many different forms. From livestream only, to signing up for one of our four services, social distancing, and more, it has certainly been a strange way of gathering on Sunday mornings. Many of our ministries have also been on hold for this time as well. This break has meant a time away from serving for many in the church....

The OBC Elders met for their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16. The meeting began with Pastor Pat leading the elders in a time of prayer. The Lord commands us to pray about all things, especially when it comes to local church ministry and the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are praising Him for His power, plan, and sovereign will to save sinners wholly...

It wasn't until the past eight years or so that I began to read and see the benefit of historic creeds and confessions. Growing up I never had a negative view of creeds and confessions, it was simply that the denomination I grew up in did not utilize them and I was never instructed on the usefulness and benefit of them. I'm so thankful to now see how important it is to ...