Announcements

As we approach the Advent season, we are excited to share some wonderful resources to help you and your family embrace the journey toward Christmas!

1. Biola University | The Advent Project The Advent Project from Biola University offers a rich collection of reflections and resources. Check out their updated link for 2024 here: Biola Advent Project.
2. Bible Project | Advent Reflections Dive deeper into the meaning of Advent with insightful reflections from The Bible Project. These are designed to help guide you in preparing your heart for the coming of Christ. Check out this plan here: Advent Reflections.
3. "Embracing Advent" by Jen Ludwig A thoughtful resource to help you center your heart and mind on the true meaning of Advent, written by Jen Ludwig. Available for purchase here: Embracing Advent.
4. "Advent for Everyone: Luke" by N.T. Wright A daily devotional guide by renowned scholar N.T. Wright, focused on the Gospel of Luke. Available for purchase here: Advent for Everyone: Luke.
5. For Youth: "Messy Christmas" on YouVersion New this year, YouVersion offers a fun, interactive Advent plan for youth called "Messy Christmas." It's a great way to engage younger hearts and minds in the season of Advent. Check it out here: Messy Christmas Advent Plan.
6. OCF Kids Advent Guides We’re excited to announce that OCF Kids will have Advent kits available for families on November 24th. These kits are designed to help families engage together in meaningful Advent activities throughout the season.

We hope these resources inspire and encourage you as you prepare for the joy and hope of Christ's coming this Advent season!

This Christmas season, let’s come together to bless children and families in need! We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to support our sister church, First EV-Free Church of LA, as they minister to the wonderful families in the Pico Union community. Bring joy and smiles to kids of all ages by donating toys, art sets, board games, stuffed animals, sports equipment, and more! Let’s make this season extra special for the children in our community—your generosity will light up their Christmas! For opportunities to serve, please contact Stan & Wanda Yetter—they’d love to have you join in the Christmas giving spirit!

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! We invite you, your family, and friends to our Christmas Eve Services, a special time of worship, reflection, and joy.

✨ Family Service @OCF✨ Date: December 24th Time: 5:00pm Location: OCF Church

✨ Pier Service @MB Pier✨ Date: December 24th Time: 7:00pm Location: Manhattan Beach Pier

Come experience the true meaning of Christmas through a beautiful evening of candlelight worship, heartfelt carols, and a powerful message of hope and peace. It’s the perfect way to focus on the birth of our Savior, and gather together as a community to celebrate the greatest gift ever given.

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been part of our church family for years, we’d love to have you with us at one or both of our Christmas Eve services. Bring your loved ones, invite a neighbor, and make this Christmas Eve one to remember!

We look forward to celebrating this holy night with you. May the peace and joy of Christ fill your heart this season!

OCF Serves is an opportunity for our church to meet the needs of one another, and our community. As different needs come up, we hope that you'll remember to reach out to your church family for help. We have teams set up and ready to serve you!