New Sermon Series: Journey with Jesus
June 9th to August 11th
This summer, join us for Journey with Jesus, a new sermon series where we will dive into the Gospel stories and explore how Jesus’ miracles, parables, and teachings impact our everyday lives. Come as you are and embark with us on this journey to discover how His love guides us through life's ups and downs.
Youth Work Camp in East Bank, WV
Our high school youth are heading to East Bank, WV, for their workcamp mission trip from June 30th to July 6th. Projects in East Bank could include painting, weatherization, and skirting to protect homes against time and weather. Throughout the week, participants may also construct ramps and porches for residents in need.
We ask everyone to please pray for God's protection and guidance for our youth, and for Jesus' love to shine through them as they share that love with the residents of East Bank.
Last Call for Women Giving Back Donations
During the month of June, the Women's Ministry Council has collected donations for Women Giving Back, a non-profit organization in Sterling. This Sunday, June 30th, is the last day to make your donations.
Place your donations of gently used women's summer business clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry in the Women Giving Back donation boxes in the Coat Room next to the Narthex.
Please direct any questions to
Sunday Prayer Circle
Whether you’re a familiar face or new to our church family, everyone is welcome to join us for a soulful session of prayer and community. Please join us from 9:00 am to 9:30 am in the church library as we grow together in faith and feel the power of the Holy Spirit among us. Let's come together as we lift our hearts in prayer, praising and thanking God for the ongoing Sunday services and interceding for OSWLC, its ministries, and outreach efforts.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”—Matthew 18:20
Faith Conversations
Registration is currently open for Faith Conversations for students getting confirmed in October and the parents. The students and the parents should register for the conversation with Emily Sonstroem-Seagraves and either Pastor John Scott or Ray Dubert from July 8th to July 17th. Please visit Church Center for more information and to sign up for one 30-minute time slot.
Summer Camp Enrollment is Open
Camp Glow, Open Arms Summer Camp, is coming again this summer! We offer a full day camp for school-aged children who have completed Kindergarten to 5th grade, as well as a part day camp for preschoolers ages 3 to 5. Sessions are available by week between June 17th and August 9th or 16th, depending on the program. Click here for more information.
Scam Alert
Updated Jan. 4, 2024
Recently, some of our members have received scam texts and emails from scammers pretending to be Pastor John. If you receive any of these types of messages for favors or requests, please disregard and block the sender.
How to Identify a Fake Message:
- You receive a message requesting gift cards.
- A text comes from a realistic, but random, phone number.
- The email address is not an oswlc.org address, but is from a gmail or yahoo address.
- They request that you not reach out via phone call because they’re “in a meeting.”
- The message seems time-sensitive or says that it is urgent.
We get so many messages and emails during the course of the day. Many times, people who would disregard an email will accidentally follow a spoof text message as it seems more “legit.” Scammers are looking for money… usually in the form of gift cards, or personal and sensitive information that can be used for identity theft and fraud. Be careful, be cautious, and be skeptical!