…only one thing is necessary.
Luke 10:42
Old Town Christian Outreach is a Nondenominational, Spirit filled church with a three fold mission:
1) TEACH what the Bible actually says, not what we want it to say.
2) REACH our community around us and the ends of the earth with the Good News of Jesus and help those in need.
3) Build RELATIONSHIP with Jesus and with our brothers and sisters in Jesus.
Who We Are:
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Our desire is to know what the Bible says. At Old Town we don't shy away from hard topics. If we don't have an answer to your question, we'll pray, research, and seek for answers. We believe the Bible is meant to be understood, this is best accomplished by exploring the author (The Holy Spirit and the inspired human writer) intention in the context they were writing in to the audience they were writing to (we usually call this "cultural context). Often church tradition gets taught as Truth, while we greatly respect and are thankful for all those who have come and gone before us, we desire to get back to the roots of our Faith not hold on to tradition. We believe an understanding of the Bible leads to transformation that causes us to live how Jesus desires us to live.
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The Great Commission isn't optional. We believe in sharing the Gospel by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Our name Old Town Christian Outreach is intentional as we are an "Outreach" to the Old Town District of Saginaw and the ends of the earth. Along with the sharing of the Gospel Jesus calls believers to feed those who are hungry and cloth those who need clothing (Matthew 25:35–40). See our Soup Kitchen page for all of our outreach ministries and pray about getting involved!
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The life of a disciple can be summed up as "Loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; and loving your neighbor as yourself."
We desire to cultivate a relation with Jesus that is real, not simply words. Jesus didn't die on the cross to simply get us to heaven, He died on the cross to restore relationship with us (John 17:3).
At the same time, we are called to live in harmony with our brothers and sisters in Christ, to set our differences aside, reconcile our struggles, and be an example of the Love of Jesus. Jesus said, "By this all people will know that you are disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35). All forms of hate and discrimination are demonic, we desire to have a multi-ethnic, multi-generation congregation joined together to bring glory to the King.
What is service like?
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Services start at 9am and 11am. They go about an hour and a half each.
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We start each service with praise and worship. We play modern songs with a mix of older songs (10+ years) and hymns. Hosting His Presence is our number one focus in our meetings.
As a believer, worship should be the cry of our heart. We believe we should come to exalt Jesus in song, praises, action, and thought. This is the most important thing we do daily and during our services is surrendering our life to Jesus in worship. We believe everyone should come expecting to encounter Him.
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After worship we teach directly from the Word of God. We believe the bible in its entirety. We believe the answer to everything we face in life is found in scripture.
We focus primarily on the finished work of the cross, our relationship with Jesus, being the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and personal holiness.
We approach the Scriptures from the context the Bible was written in and are not afraid to deal with the “weird stuff” in the Bible. We believe that it is only when undertanding the Bible in it’s original context that we can properly apply the Bible to our lives.
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We believe in prayer and the power of prayer. We believe in, make room for, and experience the gifts of the Holy Spirit today.
After each service we have a prayer team and/or pastors available at the to pray with you for whatever prayer need you have. We may also pray for healing, give a ‘tongue’ and interpretation, or share something the Lord has given us to speak, all consistent with the scripture and how the scripture teaches us about these things, to build up, encourage, and bring healing to the congregation. We have seen the Lord do wonderful things in our presence from healing people physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, setting people free from addiction and sin on the spot, and much more. God is alive, active, and will move if we allow Him, we hope you’ll come expecting Him to move in your life!
Nursery
Sundays and Wednesdays
Newborn - Age 2
Our church nursery is a warm and nurturing space designed with your little ones in mind. Our dedicated team of caregivers is committed to providing a safe and joyful atmosphere, allowing parents to fully engage in the worship and fellowship of our church community. With age-appropriate toys, cozy spaces, and a focus on Jesus, the nursery is a place where the youngest members of our congregation can begin their journey in faith surrounded by the love of our church family.
PreK - 1
Sundays and Wednesdays
Age 3 - Grade 1
In this class, we engage in enjoyable activities, including crafts, games, worship, and age-appropriate lessons. Our young participants in children's church greatly enjoy this class, where we impart teachings on prayer, worship, and finding joy in the Lord. Our primary goal is to ignite a love for Jesus in their hearts.
Kids
Sundays and Wednesdays
Grades 2 - 6
Our Ministries
Designed for students in grades 2nd through 6th, this class begins with joint worship alongside the Middle School. Afterward, the middle schoolers proceed to their own class. In this setting, our emphasis is on worship, comprehending the scriptures, defending our faith, and, above all, cultivating a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Middle
Sundays during 2nd service
Grades 6 - 8
In this class, middle schoolers lead by example in worship for the kids church. Following worship, we gather in the middle school classroom to explore the lesson more deeply, engaging in discussions and prayer. This class occurs exclusively on Sundays during the second service, while Awaken Youth group is offered on Wednesdays for 7th grade and above.
Awaken Youth
Wednesdays
Grade 7 - Young Adult
Our youth group is a community of young people, united by a shared journey of faith, growth, and fun. We strive to create an environment where teens can explore their spirituality, build lasting connections, and navigate the challenges of adolescence with the support of like-minded peers.
Our meetings are filled with engaging discussions, relevant messages, and activities that foster personal development and a deeper understanding of God's love. We aim to empower our youth to live out their faith in meaningful ways, both within the church and the wider community.
Old Towners
Our 55+ group is a gathering of seasoned individuals, each with a wealth of wisdom, laughter, and a shared commitment to continuing the pursuit of Jesus.
Men & Womens Ministries
2nd Thursday of the month
4th Thursday of the month
Our Beliefs
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The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to mankind, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason. (2 Timothy 3:15-16; 1 Peter 2:2).
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God is eternally self-existstent, and has revealed Himself by His Covenantal name YHWH (Yahweh). Yahweh is the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He is truine in nature revealed as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).
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The Lord Jesus Christ is and always has been God (John 1:1-3; John 14:8-9; Revelation 1:8, 17, 22:13). Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31; Luke 1:35), His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22), His miracles (Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38), His substitutionary work on the cross (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21), His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4), His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9; Acts 1:11; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3).
That man was created good and upright, for God said “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” But man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ the Son of God (Genesis 1:26-31: 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).
Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God, according to the hope of eternal life (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7). The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).
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The Holy Spirit is God (2 Corinthians 3:17). The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is co-equal, co-eternal and co-existent with the Father and with the Son. His ministry upon the earth is to convict and covert man as well as be the great paraclete (comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener, and standby) to the Church. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus to all believers and is received subsequent to and is distinct from the experience of New Birth. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:29; Acts 1:4; 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is meant to empower the believer to be a witness of Jesus Christ by the preaching and demonstration of the Gospel. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are also evidence of this experience. Whereas there is one initial baptism, there are many subsequent infillings of the Spirit. The ultimate purpose of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is so that we, the believers, may have power to be witnesses (Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2).
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Man was created in the image of God. God shared many of His attributes with His creation. Man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God. (Genesis 1:26,27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12-19)
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The Lord Jesus Christ, Head of the Church, established two ordinances for the Church to follow: Water Baptism and Communion. Baptism in water, by full immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord. It is for all believers. This holy sacrament identifies the believer with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4; Acts 20:21; Hebrews 10:22).
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The ordinance of Communion is also a commandment of the Lord Jesus that must be received consistently until His return. Only believers can come to the Table of the Lord, which consists of the bread and the cup. The bread – His body, which was broken for us. The cup – His blood that was shed for us. Both elements are witnesses of the New Covenant believers now enjoy while prophetically declaring His soon return (2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26).
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The Scripture teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return. (I Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:12-14)
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The Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven (Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:22; Hebrews 12:33).
A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world (Mark 16:15-20); worship of God (John 4:23,24); edification of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-16).
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1. The Worship of God
2. Evangelization of the world
3. The edifying of the Body of Christ.
4. Meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion
(Matthew 28:16-20; John 4:23-24; Ephesians 4:11-16; James 1:27)
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All of the gifts of the Spirit are active and for the believer today. This includes but is not limited to prophesy, which is to be judged by scripture and shall never supersede or replace scripture; healing from sickness which is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers; praying in unknown and/or heavenly languages to build up the body (through interpretation) or build up the oneself. Gifts of the Holy Spirit including prophesy and speaking in unknown languages are a sign of Spirit Baptism. Spiritual gifts will cease when the perfect one comes, the perfect one is Jesus, not the canonization of scripture as there is no legitimate exigetical reasoning for the belief that gifts have ceased in the church era.
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There will be a final judgement in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. "Whoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast, and the false prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death." (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22).
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“But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22).
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We believe that God has established marriage as a lifelong, exclusive relationship between one man and one woman and that all intimate sexual activity outside the marriage relationship, whether heterosexual, homosexual, or otherwise, is immoral and therefore a sin. We believe that God created the human race male and female and that all conduct with the intent to adopt a gender other than one's birth gender is immoral and therefore sin. (1 Timothy 1:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; Romans 1:26–27; Mark 10:6)