Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United states. Units are sold for $30.00 each (retail value of approximately $70.00). Bonus specials can be purchased at additional charges with the purchase of at least one regular unit. There are no limits on the amount of units or specials you can purchase. There are no income restrictions or guidelines and you do not need to be a member of the First Church of the Open Bible to participate. We do accept food stamps in person during our monthly scheduled hours. We take orders on distribution days, and four scheduled days during the month. We also have one Sunday per month set aside for members only. Distribution days are generally the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at the First Church of the Open Bible Fellowship Hall. Menu items vary each month. You may pick a monthly menu list up at the First Church of the Open Bible Welcome Center along with other detailed information. You may also visit the Angel Food Ministries web site for other host sites, monthly menus and information about Angel Food Ministries at http://www.angelfoodministries.com
Please call Julie Anderson 651-8433 for questions and order dates and times.
Choir
Our dynamic and growing choir puts on two major productions per year in addition to singing every Sunday. Under the leadership of Abby Lasecki, they are looking forward to their new choir room. Through voluntary fundraisers, the choir helps purchase musical items for the church.
INSTE
INSTE, the Institute of Theology by Extension, allows Christians to grow in their faith through intense study of the Bible. Level one INSTE includes Discipleship, The Old and New Testament, and Doctrine and takes two years to complete. Upon completing level one, students may continue on to level two which includes Church Leadership, History, and Administration, and many other Biblical and practical courses intended to develop those called to a leadership position in the Church. INSTE is led by facilitators who are trained, also having completed INSTE themselves. Sharon Stevens is our INSTE Coordinator.
Kingdom First
K1 is the stepping stone beyond Flood Youth Ministry. It is geared for the college age thru 29 group; for individuals and couples alike. The ministry is centered on building relationships through accountability and encouragement. We meet on Wednesday nights at 6:30 in the High School Faith Builder room. The Atmosphere is relaxed and casual with a monthly K1 outing planned. If you have any questions please contact Dave or Trudi Kesterson at 396-6943.
Seasoned Saints
For those 50 years of age and older Seasoned Saints exists to provide Christian fellowship and fun activities. The leaders are Gary and Dee Cecil, and Rosella Rhoda. The Seasoned Saints usually meet once a month for lunch and also enjoy other occasional events as planned. Such events include an annual fall leaf trip or maybe a harvest hay rack ride.
Small Group Ministries
Come share your life with others through Small Group Ministries here at Open Bible. Being part of a small group is one of the best ways for discipleship and growing in the Lord. Jim and Shirley Iverson coordinate this ministry of meeting together in peoples' homes for Bible study and Christian fellowship.
Young & Up
Young & Up ministries exists to ground people in Christ and in our local church by establishing and building strong relationships with new people, non-believers, and all other interested people in the 20's - 40's age bracket. This will be accomplished through creating attractive activities and fellowship opportunities within a Christian atmosphere. Contact Milt and Jolynne Giersberg, or John and Chris Slaton, Coordinators of the Young & Up Ministries, with any questions.