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Emerging Ministries at OTR
On Sunday, September 15th the OTR Discernment Team presented to over 75 people the approved Servant Leadership Board plan to move forward with creating a plan for emerging ministries at the church building in OTR and a community laundromat and temporary housing at the building adjacent to the OTR church. Everyone present was encouraged to think about ways they might support this vision and possibly serve on one of the 3 working teams (Laundromat Ministry Team, Temporary Housing Ministry Team, and Emerging Ministry Team).
On Wednesday, October 23 a group gathered representing each of the three worship services and 5 generations to begin to dream and plan for next steps in creating emerging ministries at the OTR church building and work to open a community laundromat and temporary housing at the building next door. Pastor Kate discussed how this work is thrilling, important, and daunting as we commit to partnering with God, our OTR neighbors, and various mission partners. Therefore, we would need to ground our work in prayer. While strategy and planning matters, we know that ministry is ignited, fueled and sustained through prayer and seeking God.
Emerging Ministries Team
Amy Greene
Ronda Deel
Ben Owen.
Karen Bruner
Elisabeth Kuhlman
Lon Kaylor
Drea Osterbur
Austin Tinsley
Jan Seymour
Rev. Dave Weaver
Sue Mueller
Kate Hawkins
Donna Grummich
Dave Robertson
As a way to support what’s happening at the OTR Campus, we invite you to join us in prayer. By praying daily for the OTR ministries, you are already being a big support!
OTR Campus General Prayer
Creator God, keep us ever mindful of and curious to your presence, thankful for what has been and excited for what is to come in Over-the-Rhine. May we walk in humility as we work to connect with your beloved community. Open our ears so that we would always hear you. Break our hearts for what breaks yours. Holy Spirit lead us always to where you need us to be. Equip us to be a courageous movement embodying hope and love as we proclaim and practice in fresh ways, the Good News to all we encounter. We ask all of this in Jesus’ name. Amen
Laundry Ministry Prayer
Dear God, we pray that as we work to provide fresh perspective to a community please allow us to follow your example of humility and service. Remind us to constantly put the needs of others above our own desires. Help cleanse the souls of all those this ministry will reach and allow us to clean more hearts than clothes. Amen.
Emerging Ministry Prayer
Almighty God, thrill us to your possibilities. Reveal important pathways. While it may be daunting, empower us to know and do your will. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Temporary Housing Ministry Prayer
Creator God, Help our church develop a plan that serves Your will. A plan that allows us to dream exciting big dreams for Your people. A plan that provides our team a THRILLING energy that keeps us motivated. But also one that is grounded and practical so that the plan is achievable. Help us to continue to move forward pushing through the DAUNTING tasks at hand, to be able to do Your IMPORTANT work. Amen
