E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 4 | February 15, 2021 |
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On Tuesday, February 16, the Church building is closed and all events are canceled.
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
– Proverbs 3:5 NIV
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Ash Wednesday dinner and worship
Wednesday, February 17
Soup dinner 5:30 p.m., Stephenson Hall; Worship service 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Join us for this first day of Lent and holy day of prayer. There will be no AWANA and families are encouraged to attend the service. Check events calendar for updates.
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Lenten Study 2021
“The Hole in Our Holiness”
Begins February 17, Small Groups (K Groups)
We are beginning a seven-week Lenten study as we examine holiness today. We will be reading the short book, “The Hole in Our Holiness” by Kevin DeYoung, which explores questions such as: What does it mean to be holy? Why should we care? And how can we change? This is a book for those of us who are ready to take holiness seriously, ready to be more like Jesus, ready to live in light of the grace that produces godliness. To participate, contact Phillip Bowman for more information, to find a group or to get resources for your own group.
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Communion drive-through pick up
Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church porte cochere
Drive through and pick up communion elements to take at home.
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UKirk Spring Retreat
Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14; Goodland Boys Home
If you are 18-24 and interested in attending the UKirk retreat, please email Julia Metcalf for additional details and to reserve your space.
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Apply for Ignite internship
Due Sunday, March 14, 2021
Ignite is an intense nine-week summer internship focused on developing the head, heart and hands of emerging leaders for kingdom impact today, while preparing them for life. You will work as a member of a community, forging relationships with individuals you may not know. You will be immersed into a wide range of ministry opportunities and life settings intended to push you beyond your comfort zone. You will have a blast. Ignite participants get what they put into the program. We are looking for individuals who will give their all. If you are a current 10th, 11th or 12th grade student and are interested in applying, email Steve Wilson for an application.
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Apply now for the Heather Davis Memorial Internship
First Church Youth Ministries is now accepting applications for the Heather Davis Memorial Internship. This is a three-month summer internship for a college student who is interested in youth ministry. Please apply by March 14, 2021 on the Church website.
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Serve as a graphics volunteer with the TV Ministry team
The First Church TV Ministry team is searching for volunteers to help with the onscreen graphics for Sunday morning worship. The work can be done from home and emailed in between Friday afternoon and 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. To find out more about this exciting and important discipleship opportunity, email Doug Crain or call 918-605-3512.
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Read the latest Tidings magazine
Tidings magazine is now available at the Church or online for viewing. This issue includes stories about the meaning behind Lent, disciples who volunteer in the music and children’s program, new staffing hires and more. Read on the church website or on ISSUU.
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
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Monday School
Mondays beginning March 8 at noon; Kirkland Library
This semester, Dr. Arden Autry will be studying the Sermon on the Mount. An optional lunch is available in the Bernsen Reception room. To reserve lunch, email Hannah Elliott or call 918-301-1019.
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Link directly to Facebook here.
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Precepts led by Denise Rounds
Tuesdays beginning February 16, 9:30 a.m.; E100
Precepts will begin a new study of Colossians and Philemon. This study will help participants gain a true knowledge of Christ to increasingly live complete in Him. The class is open to all participants and preregistration is not necessary.
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UKirk “Gather” fellowship worship
Tuesdays, 7 – 8:15 p.m.; The University of Tulsa Sharp Chapel
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Pastor’s Study with Professor Jerry McCoy, "Faith and Physics"
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and Sundays 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Jerry's topic is, “God is A LOT Bigger Than You Think: The Story Science Tells.” Sign up online for an optional lunch. Find recordings of this class here.
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.; Miller Library
Phillip Bowman and Rev. Dan Hutchinson discuss A. W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of God." We will start a new book February 24 titled, “The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society” by Lesslie Newbigin.
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Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. dinner
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Wednesday Lenten conversations
Wednesdays, February 24 - March 31
6:15 p.m., Stephenson Hall
Join the pastors in Stephenson Hall for vibrant discussions about prayer, penance and Lent. For those who can’t join us in person, these conversations will be recorded and available here.
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UKirk “Grow” Sunday school
Sundays, 12:15 p.m.; Miller Library – lunch will be served
For young adults 18 to 24 years of age. During Sunday School, we will also work on our service project.
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Contemporary worship
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Traditional worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Sanctuary
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TIF worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Great Hall
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Vespers Evening Worship
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.; Courtyard
Check the calendar for weather-related updates. There will be no Vespers Worship on Easter.
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Spring Festival
Saturday, March 27 at Camp Loughridge
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 1
Prayer Vigil
Thursday, April 1 through Sunday, April 4
Good Friday
Friday, April 2
TIF-led Easter Watchnight
Saturday, April 3
Easter Sunday Resurrection Day
Sunday, April 4
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Praying for those with cancer
Do you or a loved one have cancer? Members of the Guild of Intercessors pray every day for those on the Guild's cancer list. If you would like to add yourself, a loved one, or a friend or colleague to this confidential list, please contact Paula Peterson at 918-296-5548 or mandppeterson@msn.com, or Monte Prater at 918-605-9719 or monteprater@aol.com.
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Experience the joy of working with kids
The Children’s Ministry is looking for several volunteers to help with Sunday School, AWANA and special events. To serve, email Sarah Savage, director of Children’s Ministry, or call her at 918-301-1011.
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First Church Help Ministry provides financial assistance for members
If you’re in need of financial support or can help a fellow member, please let us know.
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Online event calendar
Visit our calendar online for the latest list of worship, classes and events.
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Health and safety update
We pray for those who are ill with COVID-19 and their families along with the physicians and healthcare staff who care for them. If you need to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, follow this link. A friendly reminder that there is a "mask always" requirement inside our Church facilities including worship and classes.
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Realm online directory
Are you interested in using the Church’s new online directory and app? To get an account, email Kathy Wilson or call 918-301-1029.
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Request prayer or report a birth, marriage or hospitalization
To report a status or for afterhours emergencies, call 918-584-4701. To request prayer, call the Church and ask for Kathy Wilson at 918-584-4701, or contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548.
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