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Church of The Open Bible
Burlington
MA
01803-4895
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Who we are
Mission and Goals
Our Mission Statement
The Church of The Open Bible exists to honor God by making and maturing disciples who together are becoming like the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Our Identity and Goals
As believers and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we desire to live and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. Our church desires to equip believers to grow in grace by loving God, loving others, and communicating the truth of the Word of God. (Acts 2:47, John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:11-12)
Our Mission Statement
The Church of The Open Bible exists to honor God by making and maturing disciples who together are becoming like the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Our Identity and Goals
As believers and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we desire to live and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. Our church desires to equip believers to grow in grace by loving God, loving others, and communicating the truth of the Word of God. (Acts 2:47, John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:11-12)
Location of worship / Church Address
3 Winn St
Burlington,
MA
01803-4895
United States
Phone: 781-272-0090
Fax: 781-272-0090
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Church Pastor
Scott Rosen
Pastor
3 Winn St
Burlington,
MA
01803-4895
United States
Phone: 781-272-0090
Fax: 781-272-0090
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Quote of the Day
Acts 18:9
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
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Scott Rosen
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Scott was saved at age 18, but he did not begin faithfully attending church until after graduating college. He was baptized and discipled at a church in Alexandria, VA. Eventually, the Lord brought him back to MA where he assisted a church plant in the town of Norwood while working a secular job. After ministering there for several years, Scott (along with his wife Leah) relocated to the Burlington area and joined COB in 2015. Scott presently works as a data analyst and attends seminary online. He and Leah have two young sons.
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Marcia Callahan
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Church of The Open Bible Burlington Service Times
Sunday
Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. (meets September - May)
Morning Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service @ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Adult Prayer & Bible Study @ 7:00 p.m.
Youth Ministries @ 7:00 p.m
Sunday Morning
Profile Age-wise, we are all over the map. We have many singles, young marrieds, families with kids, and empty nesters. Sunday morning attendance is around 200. Attire trends toward dressy, though you'll find anything from khakis to suits, polos to ties.
Beginning On Sunday mornings at 9:30, we come together for Sunday School (September - May only). We have classes for all ages and several options for adults. The morning service starts at 10:30 where we begin with songs of worship to our Lord.
Music The music that we sing is a blend of old and new. We focus on congregational singing of solid, doctrinally rich, conservative music from both the recent and distant past.
Sermons Our preaching is expositional and usually presented by our pastor. We are usually in the middle of a book of the Bible, so you are welcome to catch up on the topic by listening to our recorded audio messages. Sermons usually last between 40-50 minutes.
End We sing a hymn to close our service before prayer. After the service is over, you are more than welcome to stay and fellowship. We'd love to meet you!
Sunday Evening
Though a slightly smaller group, Sunday evening services are similar to the morning service. We meet at 6, spend a little more time singing and then have a message (usually from the opposite Testament than the morning's sermon).
Wednesday Evening
Our focus on Wednesday evening is collective prayer. In a more casual setting, we spend some time in Bible study--usually led by an elder or the pastor--and then focus heavily on small group prayer time. We divide into groups, share prayer requests, and pray together. We finish around 8.
Service Times last updated on the 10th of June, 2018
Sunday School @ 9:30 a.m. (meets September - May)
Morning Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service @ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Adult Prayer & Bible Study @ 7:00 p.m.
Youth Ministries @ 7:00 p.m
Sunday Morning
Profile Age-wise, we are all over the map. We have many singles, young marrieds, families with kids, and empty nesters. Sunday morning attendance is around 200. Attire trends toward dressy, though you'll find anything from khakis to suits, polos to ties.
Beginning On Sunday mornings at 9:30, we come together for Sunday School (September - May only). We have classes for all ages and several options for adults. The morning service starts at 10:30 where we begin with songs of worship to our Lord.
Music The music that we sing is a blend of old and new. We focus on congregational singing of solid, doctrinally rich, conservative music from both the recent and distant past.
Sermons Our preaching is expositional and usually presented by our pastor. We are usually in the middle of a book of the Bible, so you are welcome to catch up on the topic by listening to our recorded audio messages. Sermons usually last between 40-50 minutes.
End We sing a hymn to close our service before prayer. After the service is over, you are more than welcome to stay and fellowship. We'd love to meet you!
Sunday Evening
Though a slightly smaller group, Sunday evening services are similar to the morning service. We meet at 6, spend a little more time singing and then have a message (usually from the opposite Testament than the morning's sermon).
Wednesday Evening
Our focus on Wednesday evening is collective prayer. In a more casual setting, we spend some time in Bible study--usually led by an elder or the pastor--and then focus heavily on small group prayer time. We divide into groups, share prayer requests, and pray together. We finish around 8.
Service Times last updated on the 10th of June, 2018
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Church of The Open Bible History
A small group of Swedish believers began meeting at a Woburn home in May of 1884 and eventually organized a church. The church was incorporated in 1889, bearing the name “Scandinavian Evangelical Free Church.” During 1894 a building was dedicated at the comer of Montvale and Greenwood Avenues in Woburn.
Several men pastored the church over the years until 1936, when Carlton Helgerson of Cranston, R.I., was called. Rev. Carlton Helgerson served continuously and with distinction until his retirement in September 1992. Gradually under his ministry of Bible exposition, the church broadened its vision and moved away from its ethnic emphasis. This was reflected in 1950 by a change of name to “The Church of the Open Bible,” previously used as a slogan.
As membership and ministries grew, it became necessary to seek larger facilities, but extensive studies precluded expansion at the original site. In 1958 Mrs. Agda J. Thistle presented the church with a gift of valuable land in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hakan Johnson. This land consists of 3.4 acres in Burlington on the corner of Winn and Wyman Streets at the Woburn line. On May 6, 1961, a new building was dedicated. More land was donated in 1964, this time a parcel on the opposite side of Wyman Street. As the church continued its growth, it became necessary in 1965 to construct a three-story, multipurpose educational wing. Three years later, Pastor Helgerson's oldest son, John, was called to serve as Assistant Pastor. In 1976 the church started a day school, the Open Bible Academy. The Academy started with grades one through ten, and gradually it grew to be kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
During 1973 the church underwent still another expansion program that included: purchase of 10,000 square feet of land, widening the sanctuary to seat 700, adding 2000 square feet of multipurpose room, acquiring an electronic organ, installing air conditioning, providing a self-service elevator that accommodates wheelchairs, and expanding parking facilities with extensive landscaping. In September 1992, coinciding with the retirement of Carlton Helgerson and following 24 years of faithful service as the assistant pastor, Rev. John C. Helgerson was called as pastor. Rev. John F. Peront was called as Assistant Pastor in 1994 and served for eight years. On December 29, 2002 Rev. William L. Krawczyk was installed as Assistant Pastor. Pastor John Helgerson retired as the pastor on March 31, 2004 after having served the assembly for 36 years. Pastor William Krawczyk, was called on June 8, 2004 to become pastor and served faithfully until February 1, 2011. On February 15, 2012, the members of The Church of the Open Bible voted to call Dan Winnberg as the next pastor.
The Church of the Open Bible has an active membership of about 180. Offering a practical Bible teaching program, people are drawn from some distance, as well as from the Burlington-Woburn vicinity.
Several men pastored the church over the years until 1936, when Carlton Helgerson of Cranston, R.I., was called. Rev. Carlton Helgerson served continuously and with distinction until his retirement in September 1992. Gradually under his ministry of Bible exposition, the church broadened its vision and moved away from its ethnic emphasis. This was reflected in 1950 by a change of name to “The Church of the Open Bible,” previously used as a slogan.
As membership and ministries grew, it became necessary to seek larger facilities, but extensive studies precluded expansion at the original site. In 1958 Mrs. Agda J. Thistle presented the church with a gift of valuable land in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hakan Johnson. This land consists of 3.4 acres in Burlington on the corner of Winn and Wyman Streets at the Woburn line. On May 6, 1961, a new building was dedicated. More land was donated in 1964, this time a parcel on the opposite side of Wyman Street. As the church continued its growth, it became necessary in 1965 to construct a three-story, multipurpose educational wing. Three years later, Pastor Helgerson's oldest son, John, was called to serve as Assistant Pastor. In 1976 the church started a day school, the Open Bible Academy. The Academy started with grades one through ten, and gradually it grew to be kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
During 1973 the church underwent still another expansion program that included: purchase of 10,000 square feet of land, widening the sanctuary to seat 700, adding 2000 square feet of multipurpose room, acquiring an electronic organ, installing air conditioning, providing a self-service elevator that accommodates wheelchairs, and expanding parking facilities with extensive landscaping. In September 1992, coinciding with the retirement of Carlton Helgerson and following 24 years of faithful service as the assistant pastor, Rev. John C. Helgerson was called as pastor. Rev. John F. Peront was called as Assistant Pastor in 1994 and served for eight years. On December 29, 2002 Rev. William L. Krawczyk was installed as Assistant Pastor. Pastor John Helgerson retired as the pastor on March 31, 2004 after having served the assembly for 36 years. Pastor William Krawczyk, was called on June 8, 2004 to become pastor and served faithfully until February 1, 2011. On February 15, 2012, the members of The Church of the Open Bible voted to call Dan Winnberg as the next pastor.
The Church of the Open Bible has an active membership of about 180. Offering a practical Bible teaching program, people are drawn from some distance, as well as from the Burlington-Woburn vicinity.
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