About Us · Meeting Times
Services at
Ottawa Gospel Hall
We gather several times throughout the week for worship, Bible teaching, prayer, and the preaching of the gospel.
Weekly Schedule
When we meet
All meetings are held at 1087 North River Road, Ottawa. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday
Breaking of Bread
Remembrance of the Lord’s Supper
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Sunday School
Bible teaching for children
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Ministry Meeting
Bible teaching for adults
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Gospel Meeting
Preaching the good news of Jesus Christ
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
Prayer & Bible Study
Congregational prayer and verse-by-verse study of the Bible
7:00 – 8:15 PM
Visiting for the first time? The Sunday evening Gospel Meeting is often a good place to begin — it’s open to all and designed to be accessible to anyone curious about the Christian message.
Sunday Mornings · 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Breaking of Bread
One of the most important activities carried out by followers of Christ is the regular remembrance He commanded us to observe. This communion service — often called the Lord’s Supper or Breaking of Bread — is a simple, profound act: the shared partaking of bread and wine. The bread reminds us of the body of Christ given for us. The cup reminds us of the blood He shed and the new covenant He established.
The Breaking of Bread meeting begins with worship in prayer and song. While the church worships together as members, only men take audible roles in prayer, reading, or teaching, in keeping with the scriptural pattern we follow (1 Corinthians 14; 1 Timothy 2). Women participate through singing, silent worship, and reflection. Visitors are welcome to observe the service but do not take part. In this way, the focus remains entirely on remembering the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and celebrating the salvation He purchased for us.
Visitors are warmly welcome to observe. There is no expectation for guests to participate.
We then share the emblems — the bread and the cup — which symbolize the body and blood of Christ. Following this, a voluntary collection is taken by church members. Visitors and guests are not expected to contribute.
At the close of the meeting, one of the men in fellowship will usually read from the Bible and share thoughts from God’s Word.
A note for visitors
Special seating areas are reserved for guests and visitors who wish to observe. If you are visiting our church, you are warmly invited to watch the meeting unfold. There is no expectation for you to participate, and we would be glad to meet you afterward to answer any questions.
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“… the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’ In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.’”
1 Corinthians 11:23–25
What to know as a visitor
Seating for guests is reserved — you’ll be shown where to sit
No participation is expected from visitors
The collection is for church members only — guests are not expected to give
Someone will be glad to answer questions afterward
Sunday Midday · 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday School & Ministry Meeting
Sunday School
During this time, children gather for Sunday School, where they are taught the Bible in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Classes are divided by age group, and children are taught by teachers who care genuinely about their spiritual growth.
Ministry Meeting
At the same time, a Bible teaching meeting for adults is held in the main room. This meeting focuses on teaching and applying God’s Word to those who regularly attend.
Visitors are welcome to attend either setting. If you are visiting for the first time, we would be glad to help you find the appropriate place when you arrive.
Two concurrent meetings
Children attend age-appropriate Bible classes
Adults gather in the main room for Bible teaching
A greeter will help direct you when you arrive
Sunday Evenings · 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Gospel Meeting
The word “gospel” simply means “good news.” Before He ascended into heaven, Christ commanded His followers to go into all the world and preach the gospel. We seek to share the abundant life with which we have been blessed. This meeting is done in a lecture format with the audience facing the front of the building. Two speakers will present the gospel using a variety of scriptures. We will usually sing a few hymns at the beginning and end of the meeting. You will not be called upon to participate in any way — there is no altar call. You will simply hear the good news from God’s word.
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“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”
1 Corinthians 15:3–4
Join in person or online
In person at 1087 North River Road
Live on Zoom — see the Livestream page
No registration required
Tuesday Evenings · 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Prayer & Bible Study
We believe it is important for every Christian to cultivate a personal relationship with God through regular Bible reading and prayer. It is also vital to come together as a church family to pray and study each week.
In the first part of this meeting, various men lead the congregation in prayer, bringing thanksgiving and requests before God. Afterward, we share in a conversational Bible study focused on a specific passage or topic. This is a good opportunity to listen, ask questions, and learn what the Bible teaches — as well as how to apply it in everyday life.
Once a month, following the Bible study, we hold a Missionary Report. During this time, a missionary shares updates from their work, often joining us via Zoom livestream, giving us a chance to hear what God is doing in other places and to pray for the spread of the gospel around the world.
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“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
Acts 2:41–42
Join in person or online
In person at 1087 North River Road
Live on Zoom — see the Livestream page (audio only)
First Tuesday of each month includes a Missionary Report