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MINISTRY PURPOSE 

thumb_Route55Logo_copy To encourage adults to receive Christ, to grow spiritually and to utilize their gifts and experience in active Christian outreach to people of all ages.

 

MINISTRY DESCRIPTION

OHC recognizes the unique challenges for adults age "55 & better" to stay actively connected in a church that continues to grow and change at an amazing pace. ROUTE 55 is led by staff, Jean Gedlinske, along with a volunteer leadership team  and offers regular social, service & spiritual growth opportunities throughout the year.

The ROUTE 55 Leadership Team typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 pm at the church.  If you would like to get more involved, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE                           

  • ROUTE 55 Leadership Team (1st Monday each month)                                                    
  • Connect & Care Team                                                                                                   
  • Sunday Morning Greeters (all services) 
  • Highlighter folding & general office support (monthly)
  • Painting & repairs around church facility
  • Landscaping & grounds maintenance                                                                             
  • Lenten Lunch Series (food prep, greeting, dessert donations, serving & clean-up)
  • Spring Work Day (every April)                                                                                            
  • Fall Mission Trip (every October)

If you are interested in these or other opportunities, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Upcoming Route 55 Calendar

Intergenerational Meal & Game Night
6:00 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Basic Plus (College Ministry) and Route 55 will be sharing a meal followed by an evening of games and fellowship at Nazareth Lutheran Church. Rides are available. For more information, contact Jean @ 277-1878 or jgedlinske@orchardhillchurch.org.

Lunch Bunch (Women of all ages)
11:30 am Wednesday, February 8, 2012
This month...TBA. OHC women (all ages) meet the 2nd Wednesday for a time of great food and fellowship. Meet at the restaurant @ 11:30am or call to arrange for a ride. Contact Barb (268-0814) or Juanita (266-4985).

Men's Breakfast Club
8:30 am Tuesday, February 21, 2012
College Square Hy-Vee @ 8:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Nothing formal—just a time to stop by and hang out. Contact Vern Hansen at 529-7429 or vkhansen@cfu.net with questions (no sign up required).

Lenten Lunch Speaker Series
11:30 am Wednesday, February 22, 2012
OHC Commons. Join us each week for a meal of soup, fresh bread and dessert followed by a Lenten message. Speakers...TBA. Suggested meal donation: $4.

Lenten Lunch Speaker Series
11:30 am Wednesday, February 29, 2012
OHC Commons. Join us each week for a meal of soup, fresh bread and dessert followed by a Lenten message. Speakers...TBA. Suggested meal donation: $4.

Lenten Lunch Speaker Series
11:30 am Wednesday, March 7, 2012
OHC Commons. Join us each week for a meal of soup, fresh bread and dessert followed by a Lenten message. Speakers...TBA. Suggested meal donation: $4.

Lenten Lunch Speaker Series
11:30 am Wednesday, March 14, 2012
OHC Commons. Join us each week for a meal of soup, fresh bread and dessert followed by a Lenten message. Speakers...TBA. Suggested meal donation: $4.

Men's Breakfast Club
8:30 am Tuesday, March 20, 2012
College Square Hy-Vee @ 8:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Nothing formal—just a time to stop by and hang out. Contact Vern Hansen at 529-7429 or vkhansen@cfu.net with questions (no sign up required).

Lenten Lunch Speaker Series
11:30 am Wednesday, March 21, 2012
OHC Commons. Join us each week for a meal of soup, fresh bread and dessert followed by a Lenten message. Speakers...TBA. Suggested meal donation: $4.

Lenten Lunch Speaker Series
11:30 am Wednesday, March 28, 2012
OHC Commons. Join us each week for a meal of soup, fresh bread and dessert followed by a Lenten message. Speakers...TBA. Suggested meal donation: $4.

Lunch Bunch (Women of all ages)
11:30 am Wednesday, April 11, 2012
This month...TBA. OHC women (all ages) meet the 2nd Wednesday for a time of great food and fellowship. Meet at the restaurant @ 11:30am or call to arrange for a ride. Contact Barb (268-0814) or Juanita (266-4985).

Men's Breakfast Club
8:30 am Tuesday, April 17, 2012
College Square Hy-Vee @ 8:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Nothing formal—just a time to stop by and hang out. Contact Vern Hansen at 529-7429 or vkhansen@cfu.net with questions (no sign up required).

Featured Events

Leadership Summit Revisit
7:00 pm Monday, February 13

Leadership Summit Revisit
7:00 am Thursday, February 16

Lenten Lunch
11:30 am Wednesday, February 22

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Service Times

Cedar Falls Campus
8:30 am (Sanctuary)
9:15 & 10:45 am (Community Center)
11:01 am - The 1101 (Sanctuary)

Grundy Center Campus
9:45 & 11:00am (Center Theatre)
9:00 (Lincoln Center)

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Contact Us

Cedar Falls Campus:
3900 Orchard Hill Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319.266.9796 | email

Grundy Center Campus:
602 7th Street
Grundy Center, IA 50638
319-824-3039 & 319-230-7601 | email