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Oilfield Workers Sharing Christ Around the World

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have the Bibles in English, Spanish, and Chinese. We are working on Portuguese and Russian and are waiting for the right time to publish these versions of the Oil Patch Bible. Want to help us do this? Contact Mike Chaffin.

There are several ways to help.

First, we need your prayers for the leadership of this ministry. We need you to pray to open doors. We need you to pray for hands and feet to distribute the Bibles, books, and tracts.

Second, we need you to volunteer to help distribute Bibles to those you work with here in the United States or those you visit overseas.

Third, we need you to donate so we can make these Bibles and Books economically available to those who distribute large volumes of Bibles who cannot pay for all they need.

Fourth, we need people who want to join the Bible Supply committee by being a point man or woman for the Bible ministry in the various chapters we have around the U.S. and Canada.

If there is no chapter near you but there is an oilfield you want to reach, we need your help. You can be an Oil Patch Bible distribution committee leader for your community. Contact Mike Chaffin to let him know how you want to be involved.

In the fall of 2003, John Bird was moved by God to print a custom-made Bible designed for the Oilfields of the World. In January of 2005, the Oil Patch Bible, Fuel for the Soul became a reality. It is a custom-made testimony NIV Bible that has been successful in reaching people for Christ. Today we have the Oil Patch Bible in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese, and have distributed over 175,000 copies of this Bible all over the world.

Contact Mike Chaffin to find out more about the ministry or to order Bibles and the devotional book. You can also place your order here on our secure website. You can also contact John Bird.

The simple answer is yes, John Bird and Mike Chaffin frequently speak to churches and organizations about the OCF and about Christ. There are other men and women in our member chapters who can also speak to local congregations if travel or timing is a problem.

The OCF Bible Ministry has been around since the end of 2000. For the first 4 years, the Ministry focused on sending Bibles in any language with men or women who were traveling overseas for their jobs or on a mission trip. The ministry was quite successful in distributing International language Bibles and tracts all over the world. In fact, by August 2014, we have distributed Bibles in 30 different languages to 60 different countries that we know about. This ministry is still going strong. Want to be a part of it or know more? Click here

Ask questions. Find answers.

The OCF Bible App contains testimonies in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese in audio and print that are part of the Oil Patch Bible. The App also contains links to OCF social media and website. The App also houses an audio Bible that has over 1200 languages available to read or listen.

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SPEAKER TALKS AVAILABLE HERE

54. Justin Ruchti - Sales at TanMar Companies shares how God was always there at the October 2025 The Woodlands luncheon. https://youtu.be/Oil_ALgW-lU 53. Blake Brannon - President of Brannon Industrial Group shares his testimony of God's guidance at the Sept…

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AND PETER SAID

Photo by Tá Focando on Unsplash By Mike Chaffin  But He said to them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we go and buy food for…

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FREE WILL

By Mike Chaffin   And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river,…

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QUESTIONS GOD ASKS DEVOTIONAL SERIES

WEEK 1 - WHERE ARE YOU? WEEK 2 - WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? WEEK 3 - WHERE HAVE YOU COME FROM AND WHERE ARE YOU GOING? WEEK 4 - WHAT IS YOUR NAME? WEEK 5 - "WHAT IS THAT IN…

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DEVOTIONAL SERIES – VICES, VIRTUES, AND EMOTIONS

VICES, VIRTUES, AND EMOTIONS – Week 1 – ANGER VICES, VIRTUES, AND EMOTIONS – Week 2 – PATIENCE VICES, VIRTUES, AND EMOTIONS - Week 3 - ENVY VICES, VIRTUES, AND EMOTIONS - Week 4 - KINDNESS VICES, VIRTUES, AND EMOTIONS…

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The OCF Bible Ministry Still Going Strong After 15 years

Orders for the Oil Patch Bible continue to flow out to sites around the county and around the world.  Particularly Bibles going into Mexico and Venezuela currently.  The Oil Patch Bibles are available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese.  So,…

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Featured Event
Dec
10
Wed
OCF San Antonio luncheon @ Longhorn Cafe (Party Room)
Dec 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
OCF San Antonio luncheon @ Longhorn Cafe (Party Room) | San Antonio | Texas | United States

When:  Always the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am

Where: Longhorn Cafe (Party Room) – go through the line to order then join us in the Party Room!  

17625 Blanco Road, San Antonio TX

San Antonio Chapter OCF LUNCHEON

OCF Friends,

Please join the San Antonio Oilfield Christian Fellowship for lunch. This will be an informal meeting of fellowship. Any expense for lunch will be at each attendee’s discretion and we ask if you plan to attend please RSVP

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17

For Him,
The SA OCF Team

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Oilfield Christian fellowship San Antonio Luncheon

Mark Your Calendars and make plans to attend

If you have any specific request and / or questions for the OCF San Antonio chapter don’t hesitate to reply to this email or email OCFSanAntonio@gmail.com.

For additional information email: ocfsanantonio@gmail.com or call Joe DeGeare 281-381-7573 or Pete Bommer 210-216-6400 .

PLEASE RSVP via 48 hours prior to the event

OCF Tyler Luncheon @ Holly Tree CC
Dec 10 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Meetings:

When: 11:30 to 1 PM / 2nd Wednesday of each month

Where: Holly Tree CC

COST:  Lunch: $20.00 per person

(Cash or Check, no credit cards)

Just a reminder if you haven’t already RSVP please do so today, it would help us plan for numbers! thank you!!

To attend please RSVP  to Terry.bates18@gmail.com 

For more information contact: Terry Bates at 903-343-3111 or terry.bates@grenergyservices.com

Come join us for Fellowship and Worship!!

Dec
18
Thu
OCF Permian Basin Luncheon @ Rock The Desert Field house
Dec 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Meetings:

WHAT: Oilfield Christian Fellowship

WHEN:  3rd Thursday, every month 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

WHERE: the Rock the Desert field house on FM 1788 north of the airport

SPEAKER:

Rock the Desert Field House
2000 FM 1788, Midland, TX 79706

 

Dec
19
Fri
OCF COVINGTON/NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER COFFEE @ PJ;S COFFEE
Dec 19 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
OCF COVINGTON/NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER COFFEE @ PJ;S COFFEE | Covington | Louisiana | United States

OCF – Oilfield Christian Fellowship Covington / New Orleans Chapter

Third Friday of the Month Morning Coffee

7:00am – 8:00am

Every third Friday of the month, OCF meets for coffee and prayer. A laid-back time of chatting, encouraging one another and making new friends. If you are looking for a group to connect with, all are welcome.
Fri, May 19, 2023, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (your local time)

RSVP:         Steve Freeman by EMAIL or by phone at (985) 373-5703 (cell)

Find out more about their meeting on their linkedin page

INVITE A FRIEND!OILFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

Dec
29
Mon
OCF of LAFAYETTE CHAPTER LUNCHEON @ Fezzo's
Dec 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

OCF OF LAFAYETTE CHAPTER LUNCHEON

WHEN:  11:30 AM LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

WHERE: Fezzo’s -6701 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Broussard, LA  70518

SPEAKER:  

COST: $23.00 pay at the door – Please RSVP

AN RSVP TO MIKE WOULD BE APPRECIATED SO A HEAD COUNT CAN BE ESTIMATED.  WALK INS WILL BE WELCOME.  BRING A FRIEND AND HELP RESTART THE OCF LAFAYETTE CHAPTER.

Contact

Mike Francis –  mike.francis@la.gov

Mackey Francis – mackey.francis@acmetruck.com

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