Outer Banks Presbyterian Church.

Let Freedom Ring Concert

Patriotic Concert to Feature Choir, Handbells and Instrumentalists

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church will celebrate America’s independence with a musical presentation Sunday, July 4 at 5 p.m.

Featured will be the sanctuary choir, Jubilate Handbell Ringers, guest singers and musicians. Musical Director, Jason Evans and Guest Conductor, Ken Clifton, will be coordinating all these groups. The program, which is in four parts, will begin with a prelude of patriotic selections by the Jubilate Handbell Ringers. After the presentation of colors by the American Legion Fort Raleigh Post 26 Color Guard, the National Anthem and a selection of favorite patriotic hymns will follow.

The next segment, Celebrating our Nation and Remembering our Heroes, will include a tribute to our nation through song, a Salute to the Armed Forces and a remembrance of our Heroes, both active and those who have given their lives in service of our Country. The third segment, Celebrating our Freedom of Worship, will call homage to various ways of worship throughout Christendom and help us to recall that we may all worship differently, but we are all striving to serve one Lord.

The final portion of the program, No Matter What, God is With Us, is designed to remind us, through song, that even in these uncertain times in our nation, economy and world, that God is with us and will never leave us!

The program will close with God Bless the U.S.A and God, Bless America. Soloists Shannah Noble, Pamela Tanner, Beth Rice, Brian Hare, Patrice White-Taylor Welch, Lauren Taylor, Donna Thomas and Billy Tanner as well as musicians, Jason Evans, pianist, Steve Blackstock, organist, Dave Thomas, bass guitarist, John Cooke, drummer and Meg Rice on the piccolo/flute will join with the choir of OBPC in making this an evening to remember!

The stirring program will be followed by an "old fashioned" cook out on the grounds. The community is cordially invited to attend. A nursery will be provided on site. Outer Banks Presbyterian is located at 907 S. Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills at Milepost 8.5. There is no charge for admission; however, a freewill love offering will be accepted. For further information, please call 441-5897 or visit the church’s website at www.obpres.org.

Sue's Story - The Inspiration Behind Faith, Family and Friends

Sue, the mother of two teenage sons, was diagnosed with MS in 2001. She had problems emotionally and physically.

She sought financial help from Social Security but did not qualify for Assistance. She struggled along until 2004 when she applied again for aid and was granted an interview in 2008 – four years later. When asked what she wanted from Social Security she said, “Nothing – just listen to my story.”

She then told them about her physical, emotional and financial difficulties due to the MS – how her family had intervened when she took too many prescription drugs.

The Social Security representative asked how she had overcome the MS. Sue replied, “You don’t overcome MS – you learn to live with it and I can sum it up with three words – Faith, Family and Friends.”

Free Community Picnic & Expo

FREE COMMUNITY PICNIC & EXPO

Saturday, May 1 - noon to 3 p.m.

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

MP 8.5 - Across from Western Sizzlin

Free Food & Drinks - hot dogs, sides, drinks & desserts

Music, Fun & Games - corn hole, bocce ball, croquet & more

Information Stations - Ask the Experts

Information on Angel Food Ministries, Biking (KDH Cycles),

Eco-tours - kayaks, segways, birds, wildhorses (OBX Tours),

Event Planning - weddings, golf, parties (Pointe Golf Club),

Fishing, Healing, Kiteboarding (Real Watersports),

Parent's Night Out, Scouting (Troop & Pack 116),

Skateboarding (158 Surf & Skate),

Surfing (Hula Kai), Vacation Bible School & more

A Celebration of Faith, Family and Friends

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

907 S. Croatan Hwy - MP 8.5

Across from Western Sizzlin

Angel Food Ministries

Angel Food Ministries is a ministry that provides high quality groceries at a substantial savings to help families and individuals to stretch their food dollars further.

Pictured to the right: Host Site Director Anne-Marie Munson displays the contents of a Signature Box, which costs only $30!

Anyone can order from Angel Food

There are no income restrictions or applications to complete. We accept debit and credit cards through the website. Cash money orders (made out to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church) and food stamps/EBT cards are accepted through our Church Office on Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

It's an easy process, just follow the instructions below:

1. If you wish to pay with debit card or credit card, please click on this link to place your order:

Order Online

2. If you wish to pay with cash or money order, you must come to our Church Office on Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

3. Your order will be delivered on the distribution day, which is a Saturday, usually the third week of the month. You will be given the date and time when you are to pick up your order at the time you place your order.

Volunteers are here to help carry your orders to your vehicle!

Parents' Night Out Registration

Parents' Night Out

Registration - Register online today!
Medical Release Form - Fill out this form and bring it with you to Parents' Night Out

As a young parent, do you ever feel you need a relaxing night out and feel comfortable that your children are safe and receiving good care without the expense of a babysitter?

As a young family or young parent, do you want some personal time to “rekindle,” go out to dinner, go shopping, go to a movie, or just go back home to relax?

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church is offering a Parents’ Night Out as a free gift to the community. You do not have to attend the church or any church to participate. All young families and parents are welcome.

Participate during any or all of these dates:

Friday, June 25 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, September 24 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Kids help prepare their snacks with the supervision of an adult volunteer. In February, the snack was Apple Berry Salsa with Cinammon Chips.

There is a nursery for the youngest participants in Parents Night Out!

Children will be grouped according to age and will be closely supervised by experienced adults and assisted by experienced teenage babysitters. Children ages three years to fifth grade are welcome, and children older than fifth grade may come as helpers. There will be a nursery available for younger children. All age groups will have fun participating in various activity stations. There will be a hands-on activity station, an age appropriate interactive bible based story-time and group discussion station, a snack station where the children will actually help make the snacks related to that night’s topic, and a team building game or physical activities station. The children will rotate according to age groups through the various stations. Every month, the stations will have a topic that will be planned by the Parents’ Night Out Director Michele Albright, a certified public school teacher, who is the mother of two young children herself. Albright is youth director at Outer Banks Presbyterian Church and also works as nursery caregiver during Sunday worship services. When parents and children arrive, Albright will greet the children and introduce them to their age groups and various activity stations. After a five-minute introduction and orientation, parents simply leave and do whatever they have planned for themselves, returning no later than 9:30 p.m. to pick up their children. Everyone is strongly encouraged to pre-registered; space is limited. Once the limit is reached, no one else may register. If space is available you may register that day. Please call the church office to check availability. Registration forms can be obtained here , by emailing obpc@earthlink.net, or by calling the church office at 252-441-5897. The number of children will be limited to ensure the safety of the children, and the church will be locked during each event. Parents will need to bring a picture ID when picking up their children.

Prayer Requests

30th Anniversary Celebration

The Outer Banks Presbyterian Church celebrated our 30th Anniversary on Sunday, September 20, 2009.

On Saturday, September 19, we had an evening of old-time hymn favorites at 7 p.m., followed by an ice cream social.

The celebration on September 20 included a special worship service at 10 a.m., during which we reflected on the growth of the church from a seasonal place of worship to a functioning Presbyterian Church USA, as well as recognized the many years of service of Spottswood Graves. A luncheon was served at the church after the service.

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church 30th Anniversary

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Photos from September 19-20, 2009