Oxford Bible Fellowship

Sermon: June 1st
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This Sunday, we will continue studying Proverbs as elder, Jim Samland, takes us through two difficult passages. We will consider whether Proverbs 22:26 is a promise or a general principle and if verses 4 and 5 of Proverbs 26 contradict each other. The aim is to know how to understand difficult passages and connect the fear of the Lord with understanding. And don’t forget to keep memorizing Proverbs 1:7!

Office Closed
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-05

June 6: A Women's Fellowship Event
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
Come join us June 6th from 7-9pm for heartfelt connection and inspiring fellowship! This women’s gathering will offer space to share the unique ways God has been teaching us recently. We will also have the opportunity to encourage one another through personal testimonies, shared wisdom, and the joy of understanding God’s truth together. Light refreshments and desserts will be provided. Please register here!

Men and Kids Kayaking Trip
2025-06-21 08:30 - 12:00
Get ready for an incredible day on the water! On June 21st, we’re hosting a kayaking adventure for men and kids, ages 5 and up. This is a fantastic opportunity for fathers and other significant male figures to build lasting memories and strengthen relationships with the children in their lives.
We’ll meet at Oxford Bible Fellowship at 8:30am and caravan to Twin Creek in Germantown, OH for a fun-filled morning of kayaking. The trip will conclude around lunchtime. The cost is just $40 per person, payable in cash on the 21st. Register here!

Vacation Bible School
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-24
Come join us June 22nd-24th from 6-8:15pm for our annual Vacation Bible School! Find out more about the program here. VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. We can’t wait to discover the bigness of God in the smallest things together! VBS registration is open for children 5-11 years old. Register here today!

Sunday, June 29
2025-06-27 08:00 - 17:00
Join us this Sunday as Chris Light, the Young Life Area Director, continues our study of Proverbs! He will take us through Proverbs 26:18-28 and examine how to apply wisdom in the area of our speech.

This week, we are also excited to welcome our missionaries serving in Ukraine, Cheryl and Charley Warner! You won’t want to miss the church picnic after service and the opportunity to talk with them more about what the Lord is doing in Ukraine.

July 1: Women's Summer Bible Studies Begin
2025-06-27 08:00 - 17:00
We are excited to continue gathering to study God’s Word this summer! We will be studying 1, 2, and 3 John for 7 weeks. The study is expected to run from approximately July 1st – August 12th. Please sign up here! Your book will be available at the first Bible study gathering. If you have any questions, please contact the Women’s Ministry at women@obf.org.

Children Ministry Resumes
2025-07-06 10:30 - 11:30

Free Resources
2025-08-10
There will be free women’s Bible study books on the table in the foyer this Sunday. These are studies that we used previously and have extra blank copies to share! There will be Jen Wilkin studies and books studying Malachi, Philippians, and Jonah, to name a few. Take a moment to check these out and bring some home!

Move-Up Sunday
2025-08-24
On August 24th, we are excited to have children move up to their new grade level. 18-month olds can participate in the toddler classroom. And 3 years old can join the preschool classroom. Incoming 4th and 5th graders will meet downstairs in the Club 45 classroom. If you have specific questions, please email pfgreene@obf.org.

Welcome Back Picnic
2025-08-24 11:30 - 13:00
We are excited to welcome back Miami students during our annual after-service picnic, a perfect opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Bring your favorite dish to share or consider cooking up pulled pork. More information and a signup will be available in next week’s e-news. We can’t wait to see you after second service on August 24th for an afternoon of good food, great company, and community!

Membership Class
2025-09-07 09:00 - 10:00
We will be having a membership class Sunday, September 7th during the first service at 9am. Light breakfast items will be provided during the class hour. As a reminder, this membership class is not only for those who are interested in becoming members. It is also a great “first step” in getting to know more about Oxford Bible Fellowship! You will hear from several elders about our history, our leadership, our doctrinal statement, and other things that make us distinct from other churches in the Oxford area. Please register to attend here.

Men's Cookout and Pickleball
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Calling men of all ages, join us Friday, September 12th from 6:00-8:00p.m. at the Tri Pavilion at 6025 Fairfield Road. We will kick off the fall semester with fellowship around pickleball, cornhole, and barbeque! Bring a friend. Burgers, dogs and drinks provided. Bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP to men@obf.org.

College Group
2025-09-14 19:30 - 2025-09-28 21:00

Baptism Sunday
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:30
Are you interested in being baptized as a public profession of your faith in Christ? The next baptisms will take place on Sunday, September 28th. If you would like to learn more about baptism and the opportunity to publicly declare your faith in Christ, please complete this interest form. A staff member will follow up with you to schedule an interview.

Night of Worship
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30
On September 29th at 7pm, join us for a special evening of worship through music, scripture reading, and prayer! This night will be a chance to come together, turn towards God in priase and petition, and be reoriented to truth.

Unfolding the Scriptures
2025-10-01 16:30 - 17:30
A 2 semester journey through the Bible’s unified story. This course is for college students interested in studying the redemptive story that arcs across the entire Bible narrative.

Women's Potluck & Pickleball
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
Come join us for a fun evening of pickleball and fellowship! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, this is a great chance to connect with other women from our church while getting some exercise. We’ll be playing at the Tri Courts, 6025 Fairfield Road, tomorrow, October 3rd from 6-8pm! To make our evening even sweeter, please bring a snack or dish to share. We can’t wait to see you on the court! To RSVP, please email Sarah Watt at sarahjwatt40@gmail.com.

Meet & Greet
2025-10-05
Please join us for a special “Meet and Greet” between services and after second service with our Associate Pastor candidate, Justin Kailer, and our Director of Student Ministries candidate, Dan Wagner. This is an opportunity to meet both men and their wives and to ask any questions you may have in a casual, welcoming environment.

Women's Fall Bible Studies
2025-10-11
We are looking forward to gathering again to study God’s Word in the fall season! We will be studying Titus for 9 weeks. The study is expected to run from the week of September 28th – November 30th with a break for Thanksgiving. There will be several study times available and childcare offered at the Wednesday morning study. Find study times and registration here!
Your book will be available at the first Bible study gathering. If you have any questions, please contact the women’s ministry at women@obf.org.

Congregational Meeting and Vote
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Congregational Meeting on October 19th at noon, after second service. We would love to have every church member come and vote! We will be voting on our candidate for the Associate Pastor position, Justin Kailer. Many of you have likely met Justin, as he and his family have served at OBF for many years. For those who would like to know more, his bio is provided here.

Fathers' 3-10 Initiative Meeting for Men
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00
Fathers and grandfathers of children aged 3-10 are invited to the Kahre home for an update and discussion on the Father’s 3-10 Initiative. Men interested in starting or learning about this program are also welcome to join us. You won’t believe the lifetime impact just five minutes, 3-4 times a week will have on your kids’ love for God and His Word, and on your relationship with them! Come share, learn, and begin this vital adventure with your most valuable disciples on Thursday, October 23rd, from 7:00-8:00 PM at Dave Kahre’s home: 311 Miami Trail, Oxford.

A Conversation on Prayer
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30
Why do Protestants and Catholics pray differently? Do they share the same beliefs about prayer, or are the differences rooted in doctrine as well as practice? These are just a few of the questions that Pastor Emanuel and Fr. Jacob will discuss on October 24th. Pastor Emanuel will respond to common questions Catholics often have about Protestant approaches to prayer, while Fr. Jacob will address five key questions from Pastor Emanuel about Catholic teaching and practice on prayer.
Where: Wilks Theater, Armstrong Student Center
When: Friday, October 24 from 7:00–8:30 PM

Baptism Sunday
2025-10-26 09:00 - 11:30
Are you interested in being baptized as a public profession of your faith in Christ? The next baptisms will take place on Sunday, October 26th. If you would like to learn more about baptism and the opportunity to publicly declare your faith in Christ, please complete this interest form. A staff member will follow up with you to schedule an interview.

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:00
We do Trunk or Treat as a way to stand as light while darkness and death is being celebrated in October! It is an opportunity to remind ourselves that we are children of the light and that we were once also in darkness (Ephesians 5:8). By registering to help on October 29th, you are linking arms as Christ’s church to shine His light, have fellowship with one another, welcome the nations, and have conversations you might not otherwise have. On this night, we get to tell Oxford we love the Light and that we love them.
Please register to help. Setup begins at 5:45pm and the event will run from 6:30-8pm. Have fun with this and invite your friends to serve with you or participate in this outreach event!

Middle School Retreat
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
Consider registering your student to particpate in the Middle School Retreat happening November 7-9th! The price increases after the 25th of October. Please register here.

Beginning this Sunday: Operation Christmas Child Gift Drive
2025-11-15
Bring joy and the good news of Jesus to children globally by participating in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Gift Drive! This vital ministry shares God’s love by delivering your thoughtful gifts to those in need worldwide. You can pick up shoeboxes and labels from the foyer starting this Sunday, October 25th. The gift drive will run for three weeks, with a Christmas Bin provided in the foyer for easy drop-offs. Please ensure your filled shoeboxes are dropped off no later than Sunday, November 15th.

Membership Class
2025-11-16 11:30 - 12:30
We will be having a membership class Sunday, November 16th after second service with lunch provided! This membership class is not only for those who are interested in becoming members. It is also a great “first step” in getting to know more about Oxford Bible Fellowship! You will hear from several elders about our history, our leadership, our doctrinal statement, and other things that make us distinct from other churches in the Oxford area. Please register to attend here.

20/30 Connect Game Night
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
Are you a young professional or grad student ready to find your people? Join 20/30 Connect this Friday from 7-9pm for our inaugural Game Night in the OBF Loft! Whether you’re into intense strategy games or just looking for some casual fun, come join us for a relaxed evening of board games, card games, and good conversation. It’s the perfect zero-pressure way to meet new people in a similar stage of life, connect, and build great friendships within our church. We’ll bring the games and snacks—you just bring yourself! If you have more questions about the group or event, email Katie White.

Women's Decorating Party
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:30
Oops! We had a scheduling conflict and are now gathering from 11am-12:30pm. Let’s get in the holiday spirit! Join us this Saturday morning for a fun, informal time of decorating to transform our church for the Christmas season. We’ll be tying bows, placing wreaths, stringing lights, and enjoying good company. Let’s have some fun and serve the church together!
