Youth Friendsgiving
Teens and Parents!
Join us Sunday, November 24th at 6pm at Open Arms Community Church
for our Youth Friendsgiving!
We’ll provide the Turkey!
so bring a dish to pass, and bring a friend!
Youth Group
December at a Glance
Here’s a quick look at all the exciting things happening this December at Open Arms. Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the season together!
December 1, 8, 15, 22 | Christmas Caroling
When: Sundays at 2 PM
- December 1: Chapel Ridge
- December 8: Ecumenical Home
- December 15: Pavilion
- December 22: Bradford Manor
Join us to spread Christmas cheer to local nursing home residents with carols and gifts.
December 14 | Family Fun Night
When: Saturday, December 14th
What: Community Fellowship
- Cookie Exchange: Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to trade.
- White Elephant Gift Exchange: Bring a wrapped item from home to swap.
- Family Christmas Craft: Fun for all ages!
December 22 | Sunday Unity Service
When: 10 AM
Our regular Sunday service will take place as usual.
December 23 | Christmas Eve’s Eve Service
When: Monday, December 23rd, 6 PM & 8 PM
What: A special celebration of our Savior’s birth.
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this joyful evening of worship and community.
December 29 | Sunday Unity Service
When: 10 AM
Join us for our final Sunday service of the year.
Let’s make this December one of joy, connection, and celebrating the true meaning of Christmas! 🎄
Reviving a Heartwarming Tradition: Christmas Caroling at Nursing Homes in Bradford PA
This December, we’re bringing back a cherished tradition—spreading Christmas cheer through caroling at local nursing homes. And we need you to join us!
Here’s where we’ll be caroling:
- December 1: Chapel Ridge
- December 8: Ecumenical Home
- December 15: Pavilion
- December 22: Bradford Manor
(All caroling begins at 2 PM.)
For many of the elderly in our community, the holidays can feel lonely. Some don’t have family nearby, and they spend much of their time in isolation. But when we show up—no matter how well we sing—we bring more than music. We bring hope. We bring connection. We bring the love of Jesus.
Do I need to be a great singer?
Absolutely not! What matters most isn’t the pitch of your voice but the joy and warmth we bring by simply being there. Trust us—these sweet residents won’t care if you can carry a tune. They’ll be overjoyed just to see smiling faces and hear familiar Christmas songs filling the air.
Bringing More Than Music
Thanks to the generosity of our church family, we’ll also be delivering the gifts we’ve collected—wrapped and ready to bless each nursing home resident. This small act of kindness means so much to people who often feel forgotten during the holiday season.
Why Join Us?
This is more than caroling. It’s an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus, showing love to some of the most vulnerable and overlooked members of our community. It’s a chance to go out on mission together as a church and make a lasting impact on hearts that desperately need encouragement.
So grab your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit, and join us for this special time of giving and singing. Together, we’ll make this Christmas season one to remember—for them and for us.
Let’s shine His light in our community this Christmas! Will you join us? 🎄❤️
November at a Glance
Here’s what’s happening at Open Arms Community Church this November! Mark your calendars and join us for these exciting events and opportunities to serve our community.
November 9 | Family Fun Night
When: Saturday, November 9th
What: Community Fellowship Friendsgiving
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and your favorite dish to pass!
November 16 | OCC Shoebox Packing
When: Saturday, November 16th, 2 PM
Where: Children’s Ministry Area
What: Join us to pack shoeboxes with love and joy!
💌 Shipping Donations: $10 per box
November 30 | Chili Cook-Off & Decorating Party
When: Saturday, November 30th, 5 PM
What: Bring your best chili or soup to share and your holiday decorating cheer!
Christmas Outreach | Nursing Home Caroling in December
🎄 Gift Tags: Pick up a tag from the tree in the lobby with requested items from local nursing homes.
🎁 Return Gifts: Please wrap each gift individually, attach the tag showing the item inside, and return it by November 24th.
🚐 Caroling Dates:
- December 1: Chapel Ridge
- December 8: Ecumenical Home
- December 15: Pavilion
- December 22: Bradford Manor
(All caroling begins at 2 PM.)
We look forward to celebrating with you this month and sharing the love of Jesus through these events and outreaches!