Updated Weekly Activities

Sunday Services


10:00 am Worship Service and
Children’s Church
11:00 am Fellowship
11:30 am After Service Bible Study


**NOTICE: Beginning May 13th, OFC will resume the Worship Service/Children's Church time of 9:30am. Fellowship and After Service Bible Study will follow. 


7:00 pm Prayer Meeting (May 6 & 20)


Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays 7:30 pm Starbucks – Okpo
Contact Anders: anders.broberg@stena.com


Ladies Bible Study-Gohyeon
Wednesdays 11:00 am Angels in Us (upstairs) - Gohyeon
Contact Chelsea: cdiamond55@gmail.com


Ladies Bible Study-Okpo
Thursdays 7:00 pm OFC Downstairs
Contact Amy: gardner.amy@gmail.com

Thanks Everyone!

I first stumbled into the doors of this Church over two years ago, and it changed my life forever!  I found some truly amazing people who loved Jesus and wanted to really live that in their life.  It was such a blessing in my life, and if you are looking for a Christian home on Geoje Island in South Korea I greatly recommend this great group of people.  I'd like to thank them all, and let them all know they are in my prayers.

Thanks Everyone!

We hope to stop back in once we are back in Korea!

Prayer Time - Each Sunday Morning

Prayer Meeting

9:45 Sunday Mornings 

Church Conference Room

Weekly Activity Schedule

New Weekly Schedule:  (many changes)

 

Sunday Service:                         10:00am - Joongang (OFC) Church (downtown Okpo, behind Mr. Pizza)
After Service Bible Study:         11:30am Sunday - Joongang (OFC) Church after our fellowship time 

 

Men's Bible Study:                     Tuesday, 7:30pm @ Starbucks  

 

Midweek Bible Study:                Postponed until further notice  (merged)

 

Gohyeon Bible Study:                 Postponed until further notice  (merged) 

 

Ladies Bible Study:                    Thursday, 7:00pm @ Joongang (OFC) Church (downstairs, Vision Hall)

OFC Newsletter...

Okpo Foreigners' Church

OFC Newsletter... 

Hi Everyone,

 

A lot going on, and I'm so sorry for not sending out a newsletter during the last few weeks due to my wedding.  Thanks again to everyone for your wonderful friendship and support during that/this special time for us. 

 

Many new faces in our Church lately, and let's greet and welcome them all fully into our community!  There is always always room for more!  We are so glad to invite more people into our family!

 

Sadly, a few of us are leaving soon...  Christelle and I, will be leaving February 18th.  We will have 3 more weeks, but 2 more Sundays I guess, and our last Sunday is Feb. 12th. 

 

Tek which has been here in Geoje for almost 2 and a half years will also be leaving soon for a new job in Daegu as an English Piano teacher at a University there.  Good for him! 

 

Doug, is also sadly departing, and will be leaving very early in March. 

 

Gail will follow Doug a bit later as she too will be saying goodbye to Geoje. 

 

Joelle was going to be leaving too, but may actually be staying a bit longer. 

 

I think the list is longer, and a few more names may be reaching us soon.  Let's keep everyone in our prayers, and enjoy these last few weeks together. 

 

 

New Weekly Schedule:  (many changes)

 

Sunday Service:                        10:00am - Joongang (OFC) Church (downtown Okpo, behind Mr. Pizza)

After Service Bible Study:          11:30am Sunday - Joongang (OFC) Church after our fellowship time 

 

Men's Bible Study:                     Tuesday, 7:30pm @ Starbucks  

 

Midweek Bible Study:                Postponed until further notice  (merged)

 

Gohyeon Bible Study:                Postponed until further notice  (merged) 

 

Ladies Bible Study:                    Thursday, 7:00pm @ Joongang (OFC) Church (downstairs, Vision Hall)

 

INFO:

 

Financial Support:

Our Financial committee has decided to support both Operation Equip India (which amy presented) and FMPB Church Planting Project (which Kingslin presented with 2 million won each. 

These are both great Christian organizations and we will keep them in our prayers! 

Please keep giving Financially in the back of the church, or directly to our secure bank account so we can all give greater support to Christian organizations such as these.

Change for Charity:

     Last week for donations! 

     All money goes to buy books for the Sungjiwon Orphanage Students (they need them)!
     Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Change-for-Charity-Geoje-Island/141832932535894

 

Toiletries Donations for Sungjiwon:

      The donations of soap, shampoo, etc have been given to Sungjiwon Orphanage. 

      They really appreciated them. 

      Thanks to everyone who donated.  

 

      In 6 months or so, maybe everyone could donate more!
 

EVENTS:

Sungjiwon Orphanage Trips:

Contact Tyson if you are interested!

Thanks for everyones great help up there!  So Great!

 

 

Local Evangelism:

Contact Jonas if you are interested! 

Not your fathers evangelism!  Many ways to do it (very loving, and not strange!) ~ let's make sure everyone on this island has the opportunity to accept Christ!

 

If there is anything you'd like to add to one of the emails/newsletters please let me(Brandon) know (bkboomgard@yahoo.com) - thanks!

 

GOD Bless!   
Brandon

Organizations we recently supported

Operation Equip India

FMPB Northern India Church Planting

Our Church has almost 'No' expenses and we are blessed that we can use a huge portion of our church finances for international missions ~ to show God's love, and share Jesus to those around the world!

We are also involved in supporting local needs here in Korea as well.



NEW Changes

With a handful of people leaving our Island soon there will be some new changes in our Church.  Our Church community is strong and growing, and will continue to be a strong growing passionate Church for Jesus in the future.  


New info soon regarding our Bible Studies during the week.


Thanks to everyone for making this Church an exciting passionate community for Jesus!

Christmas Events

Update

Hi Everyone!

New Info on the following evernt/info will be coming very soon:

1. Thanksgiving Dinner (Next Sunday, Nov. 27th 1pm)

2. Sungjiwon Orphanage Christmas Party Event (Dec. 18 1pm)

3. Change for Charity (funding buying new books for the Orphanage)

4. Financial Information

5. Evangelism & Missions

6. & MORE

God Bless!!! 
Enjoy your late fall / early winter!

Friday Night English Group

Our Friday English Group is still going strong after 1 and a half years!

Shipbuilders, teachers, students, "everyone", both Koreans and Foreigners alike ~ 

meet & make friends, 

improve your English,

share cultures, 

and have a nice evening! 

(12 people yesterday, if you have a free night stop by!)

Every Friday night, 6:30 - 7:45pm @ Okpo Starbucks! 

Followed by dinner + a late coffee shop! 

c u there!

Week of Prayer

Daily Prayer Services at our Church

8:00 pm

(Oct. 9 - 15)

Newsletter...

Okpo Foreigners' Church 

"New Info" OFC Newsletter...
Hi Everyone,

The weather is starting to cool now!  It was really hot the last couple weeks. 

 

Some new information in this Newsletter!  This fall looks to have quite a bit going on if you'd like to be involved.  Many people have passed around ideas that they feel are on their hearts.  God looks to be providing many ways to strengthen our relationship to Him this fall, and many ways to serve and love others!  Let's take what we are learning in the book of James about Action and put it into effect!

 

 

New Info:
 

Women's Book Study Group being formed now:

- Thursday Evenings ~ time and place TBD

- Book = Discerning the Voice of God

- 20 min. video and discussions

Change for Carity Fundraiser:

- coin containers are out!

- the charities we will support will be picked soon (some of the locals are researching places in need)


Library:

- our new church library is up and running

- we have some great books

- a sign out book is located by the books

New Church Fliers and Cards:

- with our new info, being made now

EVENTS:

 

 

Short Sunday Afternoon Evangelism:

This Sunday, September 25

1:30 - 2:30  (after lunch)

Prayer and Worship Night:This Sunday, Spetember 25
7:00pm at the Joongang (OFC) Church, behind Mr. Pizza in Okpo

 

Week of Prayer and Fasting:Middle October 

Idea provided by Anders and Gail
(Voluntary, and only if you feel lead to take part)
May include: daily evening prayer services, personal fasting, etc.
Let's ask God for a revival in our hearts, a revival in our community, and a revival for the World!!!

 

 

Sunday Church Lunch?:We haven't done a Sunday Church Lunch for a while.
*If anyone is interested in hosting a Sunday Lunch after church please let us know.


Other Evangelism Events this Fall:

- frequent Evangelism Events this fall

- please give it a try ~ it's simple, easy, effective, and important

 

 

October and November Orphanage and Disabled Home trips:

Trip to Sungjiwon (Okpo Orphanage) sometime this fall and winter ~ talk to Brandon

Trip to Aikwangwon (Geoje Disability Home/Center) ~ talk to Gail

 

 

Seoul Trip to Feed the Homeless:

- date to be determined (TBD)

Other Possible Ideas People have passed around for this Fall:

- Fall Picnic at the Okpo Hill Top Park

- Art Exhibition (displaying work by our own Gail Tait, and other Artists around Okpo)

- Music Event

- Sports Events (Soccer, Basketball, Etc. Games)
- Halloween Family Friendly "Holy Spirit" Event

 

Weekly Activities Location Change:

 

Gohyeon Bible Study:                 Wednesday, 9:00pm @ Tom n Toms Coffee

Ladies Bible Study:                    Thursday, 7:30pm @ STARBUCKS (this week)

 

 

Thoughts on the Trinity:

- a great thought provoking useful article written by Amy Gardner

- check it out by clicking the PDF File sent in this email

 

 

As always, if you have anything to change or add to the newsletter please let me know.

*Also, please let us know if we can add pleople, or take people off this Newsletter.  Thanks!

 

GOD Bless!    
Brandon

New Sunday Service Time = 10:00 am

Remember, our Church Service on Sunday

 is now @

10:00

August is the month of Vacations...

Keep in your prayers all those who are traveling this month!

"Normal" will be back in September (good or bad...)

Enjoy your August Everyone!

Beach BBQ @ Gujora

Saturday Night, July 23rd

5:00pm

@ Gujora Beach

Everyone is Invited!

Service Day

Come join us!

Saturday, July 9th

11:00am Cleaning @ the Joongang Church

2:30pm Beach Cleaning @ Nongso Pebble Beach (another sand beach if time)

~ fun in the sun on the beach after (bring your own food and snacks) ~

call Brandon: 010-9384-4640 for more information

Prayer and Worship Service ~ this Sunday Night

Join us for a night of group and individual prayer time plus great worship music!

7:00 at the Joongang Church (behind Mr. Pizza in Okpo)

Successful Sunday

The New Chapel was a Hit

(I think)!

It will take a while to get used to, and a few kinks ironed out, but overall I think people are really liking the new change.  Some of the comments I heard = 

1. "The sound quality is better" (from the listeners)
2. "Less eco" (from the musicians)
3. "More homey"
4. "Fits us better"
5. "Still plenty of room"
6. "Larger and more roomey fellowship time"

The Short Afternoon Outreach Went Well

The 5 of us had a nice time (God always shows up!)

More Outreach Opportunities to Come in the near future!

Let's do our part to fullfill the Great Commission

(and we can start right here in Okpo first)

Short Simple Sunday Outreach

1 hour Outreach this Sunday

Hand out fliers,

invite people to church,

and maybe get a change to talk to people about Jesus!

1:30pm at Quiznos in Okpo

(lunch at 12:30)

Let's spread seeds for Jesus!

NEW CHAPEL

Our Main Sunday Church Service

 which has been in the upstairs main sanctuary

 will be moving locations!

OUR NEW LOCATION =

Newly remodeled

Lowest Level Chapel

of the same Joongang Church in Okpo

why?

1. More quaint and Homey

2. Less time restrictions for us and the Korean church

3. Our past donut/fellowship time got too cramped in our old space

4. Newly remodeled space

5. perfect for the size of our congregation

6. we won't get in the way of the korean church quite so much