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712 S. Columbia Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
918.592.5800
Church Office Hours:
Mon - Th, 9 am - 3 pm
Closed on Fridays
Rev. Freeman works
from home on Mondays.
Worship Schedule:
11:00 am Sundays
Worship services have resumed in the sanctuary.
Services are also live streamed.
Church Email:
collegehilltulsa@gmail.com
Pastor Email:
revtoddfreeman@cox.net
Website:
www.collegehilltulsa.org
YouTube Channel:
College Hill Presbyterian Church Tulsa
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We had a wonderful start to 2025 in January! Except for me catching the flu and having to leave right before Church School, leaving the Rev. Gordon Edwards to fill in for me literally at the last moment, we had several congregational highlights.
I was so proud of our two Confirmation Class students, Kado Bissell and Anders Olson, who served faithfully as worship liturgists one Sunday.
We also held our annual Installation Service for incoming ruling elders, Charlotte Burton, Dana Livingston, Mark Miller, and David Robertson.
Perhaps the biggest highlight was our Annual Congregational Meeting on the fourth Sunday to share a Potluck Luncheon and hear about our Annual Report.
The gathering expressed our strong sense of community here at College Hill, as well as a true enthusiasm for and participation in our many ministry efforts. THANKS to all the ministry team moderators from last year for their reports.
Here's to looking forward with hope and joy to February and beyond!!
Please note Rev. Elaine Hedgecock will be leading a Prayer Gathering in the sanctuary on Sunday, February 16 at 6:00 pm.
Blessings, Rev. Todd
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Informal Prayer Gathering
Join us as we pray for our nation and ourselves during these anxious times. We'll meet at 6 PM, February 16, in the Sanctuary. There is no greater strength than a church at prayer.
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Incoming Ruling Elders
Class of 2027
Charlotte Burton, Dana Livingston,
Mark Miller, David Robertson
It is with deep gratitude we give thanks for the 3 years of faithful service of the Elders
who rotated off the Session:
Bryan Finckward, Bill Major,
Emily Oldham
| Kado Bissell and Anders Olson, our two Confirmation Class students, served faithfully as worship liturgists on Sunday, January 12. | Rev. Todd leading a Confirmation Class held jointly with Southminster Presbyterian Church. | Installation of incoming Ruling Elders onto the Session. Charlotte Burton, Mark Miller, David Robertson, and Dana Livingston (in abstentia). | |
Annual Congregational Meeting
& Winter Potluck
January 26, 2025
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2- Trevor Myers
5 - Molly Dickason
5 - David Zerger
6 - Alicia Odum
7 - Ann Franklin
8 - Joseph West
11 - Jordan Burrows
11 - Jack Robertson
11 - Kevin McAnally
12 - Joy Kelly
12 - Barb Nole
14 - Shelta Sneed
14 - MaryGrace Johnson
19 - Katie Fox
19 - Monica Rodriguez
20 - Lindsey Smith
20 - Phyllis Wimer
24 - Dylan Watts
24 - Matt Gallagher
25 - Michelle Collins
26 - Chris Allande
26 - Tandi McAnally
26 - Debbie Chase
26 - Harper Fogarty
26 - Carole Ellis
28 - Pat Fox
29 - Claudia Brierre
Remember the
Birthday Endowment Fund!
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1st Sunday Food Collection
for the
Kendall Whittier, Inc.
Emergency Food Pantry
Sunday, February 2
Our First Sunday Food Collection for the Kendall Whittier Food Pantry is in need of breakfast cereal (Cheerios, Corn Flakes, or other less sweet cereals) and 1-2 lb. bags of rice.
Canned fruit and boxed cereal are immediate needs for the Food Pantry, so feel free to bring donations to the church at any time, and we will distribute.
Cash donations are also
accepted and appreciated!
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LENT - Important Dates:
March 5, 2025 ~ Ash Wednesday
Please try to make time to bring the children in your care to the Ash Wednesday service. Some may wonder if this service is appropriate for children. We believe that helping kids to understand our traditions of worship throughout the year is important. Getting to see the congregation worship in times of quiet reverence as well as joyful praise (Easter) help children to know that all their emotions are valid and have a place in our community.
April 13, 2025 ~ Palm Sunday
Children of all ages are invited to join in the celebration of Jesus entering Jerusalem with the Palm Parade.
April 20, 2025 ~ Easter Sunday
Families are invited to stay for a bit after the joyful worship service for an Easter Egg Hunt. There will be specific eggs for peanut free kids. Please watch for Adopt-A-Dozen baggies. Adopt a dozen plastic eggs, fill with individually wrapped candies or small tokens like erasers or stickers, return to the church by Wed. April 16.
CHPC Children’s Library
Please enjoy a few selections from our library on display in the Fellowship Hall. The full library is on the 2nd floor in the Worship Connection room. All books are available to check out and enjoy.
Nursery volunteers needed
With two of our most faithful volunteers (Nancy and Susan) will be traveling much of the spring. We would like to have a rotation of volunteers to help Wyneth each week.
Please contact Betsy or Sue Haskins if you might be available.
Children’s Education Ministry
Welcome new Session Ministry Team Moderator, Charlotte Burton, to lead our ministry. We are looking for folks who would be willing to meet occasionally to direct the goals and work of this ministry. If you are interested, please contact our Director of Family & Children Ministry,
Betsy Guyer or Charlotte.
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Family
Valentine Cookie
Decorating Party
Sunday, February 9 after worship
Fellowship Hall
Sweet Valentine (Buh, buh, buh)
Good times never seemed so good!
Plain valentine theme sugar cookies and all the decorations will be available to create your own
Sweet Valentine.
If you would like to bake plain sugar cookies for this event, please let Betsy know!
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Nursery Clean-Up Day
Saturday, February 15
between 9am ~ noon
Volunteers are needed to help sort, organize and clean up the nursery on the 2nd floor. Please contact Betsy Guyer, our Director of Children & Family Ministry if you can help.
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Book Study Group
Thursday, February 13
6:30 pm
Your God Is Too Small:
A Guide for Believers and Skeptics Alike
by J. B. Phillips
The group meets at the home of Sue Haskins. If you are interested in learning more about this fun group, please contact Sue.
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Potluck Lunch
Thursday, February 20 at 11:30 am
Fellowship Hall
Church member Emily Oldham, a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, will talk about Qualifies Charitable Distribution and answer your financial questions. Please attend!
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Let’s Just Do It!
Donation Box
Day Center Dog Shelter: Collars, leashes, treats, toys and/or kibble are welcome for the recently opened dog shelter ~ a 600 square ft, climate-controlled space to house pets for clients who may otherwise have not sought services.
Items most needed for humans include tennis shoes, underwear, socks, pants, jackets, gloves, caps, umbrellas and sunscreen.
Simply place your donations ~ be it for human and/or canine ~ in the “Let’s Just Do It” box in the Narthex, for delivery to The Day Center.
Please text Caroline Johnson @ 918-629-288 with questions. Thank you!
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COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dr. Kim J. Childs, Director of Music
Mike Gibson, Organist
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SUNDAY MORNING MUSIC OFFERINGS
February 2025
The Chancel Choir of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the second story choral room (next to the church office) for singing, fellowship and fun!
BELLissimo Handbell Ensemble of College Hill Presbyterian Church rehearses Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the third floor (Sunflower Room)
If you would like to sing with the Chancel Choir, or are interested in joining our Handbell Choir, (permanent member or substitute), we always welcome new members!
Please (click name to) contact our
Director of Music, Kim Childs,
or call him at 918-230-2770
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FEB 2 ~ O God of Youth - Allen Pote
Chancel Choir
FEB 9 ~ The Gift To Be simple - Dale Wood
Chancel Choir
FEB 16 ~ My Shepherd Will Supply My Need - Arr. Mack Wilberg
Chancel Choir
FEB 23 ~ Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace - Arr. Mark Hayes
Chancel Choir
| College Hill has been home to the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society for many years. They meet on the 2nd Monday each month in the Fellowship Hall. Attendance is regularly around 75 people, including several children who have a special program before each meeting, led by church member Julia Allande. | |
Bread Sales to Benefit
Afghan Family
The College Hill Afghan Family Support Team is selling Afghan flat bread and Bolani bread (vegetable stuffed Afghan flat bread) in the Fellowship Hall after worship.Please specify if you'd like plain flat bread or Bolani.
Bread orders are taken the second Sunday of the month. Proceeds from sales are designated to help the Momand Family of eight, in which the father is the sole income provider. One hundred percent of the proceeds (and any donations) go back to this family. Please contact Jennifer Campbell at 918.277.9956 for more information.
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Joy/Concern Prayer Requests:
Please submit your requests for prayers of joy or concern in the bowl in the Narthex.
Prayer requests are now being shared during Sunday Worship!
Also, please reach out to Jan Swafford, Congregational Care Ministry Team Moderator, any team member, or Rev. Todd with needs and concerns.
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Flower Chart
Sign Up
If you would like to bring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for an upcoming worship service, please sign up on the Flower Chart on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
There are many open dates available for the new year. Your dedication will also be announced in the worship bulletin.
Flowers can be purchased from any store or brought from home. Please bring them in two containers the morning of the service for which you have signed up.
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2025
Birthday Endowment Fund
A meaningful way to celebrate this year's Birthday, is to donate an amount equal to your age to the Endowment Fund.
This donation is also a wonderful way to honor others such as children, grandchildren and friends and allows the church to have funds available for special projects.
Checks can be made payable to College Hill and marked "Birthday Fund" on the memo portion of the check.
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College Hill's
Blessing Box
You have seen the beautiful Blessing Box in the west garden, between the sanctuary and parking lot.
This is beautiful in two ways: the construction and design, but also the blessing it gives to those in need who pass by the church. With the box, they can slate their hunger, quench their thirst, wash, combat headaches, etc.
You have been generous supplying that box, but we are down to two weeks supply. If you are able, we could use individual packets of non-perishable food, small drink containers, hygiene products like soap, sanitizer, women's products, and the like. There will be an ongoing need for these items, so please donate whenever possible. Items can be placed in the Blessing Box closet in Fellowship Hall.
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We have added to our weekly bulletins
and newsletters a new
QR Code
that will take people to the Donation page of our church website. Studies show how important this method of donating has become, especially for younger generations.
The code can be used for "Pledges or General Donations" to our operating budget, or for "Special Donations" which can be designated to occasional special collections taken throughout the year.
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