Recent Events
Vacation Bible School
This year's theme was SONquest Rain Forest, where children went on a life-changing jungle journey, learning about God's amazing love and learning how to follow Jesus. It took place from June 7-11.
2009
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
December 24
on Christmas Eve, 2009, a service was held by candle light at Ottawa Missionary Church to commemorate the birth of Jesus, God's son who came to earth in human form about 2,000 years ago. He is the one Christmas is all about. For more information, consult the book of Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John in a bible or visit a church. Sunday morning is usually a good time.
Christmas Program
December 20
On Sunday morning, Dec. 20, the children presented a short Christmas program celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Gingerbread House Building
December 13
On December 13, the Women's ministry sponsored a fun afternoon of gingerbread house construction. Marilyn Metzger came providing supplies and guidance for the men, women, and children who enjoyed designing and building their own sweet structures.
Thanksgiving Celebration
November 18
The Ottawa Missionary Church hosted a Thanksgiving potluck dinner and concert on Nov. 18th at 6:00 P.M.Broken Ground provided music at the concert held after the dinner.
Lead Male Vocals - Jason Alge
Lead Female Vocals - Sara Miller
Lead Guitar - Ben Miller
Rhythm Guitar - Bill Miller
Bass Guitar - Don Musgrave
Keyboards - LouAnn Farmer
Drums - Dan Haas
Percussion - Rob Myers
Acorn Bank Breaking
On June 14, 2009 children and adults alike brought in their acorn banks for bank-breaking sunday. This year, $185.56 was raised and contributed toward the education of our missionaries' school-age children. (The plastic acorn-shaped banks are distributed each year to be filled with coins. Once a year, they are brought to church where the children can break them open.)
Vacation Bible School
This year's theme was SONrock Kid's Camp, where children learned that Jesus is God's son - the rock they can build their lives on. It took place from June 8-12.
2009 Mother-Daughter Banquet
This year's Mother-Daughter banquet was held on May 3, 2009. Guest speaker Jan Riffle showed us her doll collection and the event's theme was "Doll Hospital."
Bishop-Stahl Wedding Shower
The Ottawa Missionary Church hosted a wedding shower for Terri Bishop and Ben Stahl on March 15, 2009.
2008
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School took place from July 21-25, 2008. This year's theme was "SONworld Adventure Park" and followed an amusement park motif.
Steve & Sheila Harrigan
Special guests Steve and Sheila Harrigan came to speak in the Sunday Morning service on June 22. They updated us on Steve's recent Peace Mission trip to Darfur, West Africa. On his trip, he showed the locals how to use solar cookers to heat their food without the use of firewood, which is scarce in their region.
Dr. Paul Brennan
Dr. Paul Brennan, an Ottawa native, was a guest speaker for the Sunday Morning service on May 25. He was visiting from Hawaii, where he currently lives. He gave a Memorial Day sermon titled "God Remembers."
Mother-Daughter Banquet
Ottawa Missionary Church hosted their annual Mother-Daughter Banquet on May 4, 2008. The theme was "A Bag of Surprises," and the featured guest speaker was Jeanene Pifer, who gives herself the title of "Toledo's other Bag Lady."