AUGUST 1, 2020
"... And hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

– Romans 5:5 NRSV
To find our updated list of events, check our website calendar at www.FirstChurchTulsa.org/events
10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Join us on Facebook Live, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:10 a.m.
Deacons Day of Care
Saturdays in August, 8–10 a.m.
Join us Saturday mornings in August for the Deacon Days of Care. We will be serving congregation members that need help on outside home projects. Volunteer teams will be small to allow for social distancing, asked to wear masks and stay outside of members’ homes. Sign up to volunteer online. Additional opportunities will be available throughout August. Email Elizabeth DeVore or Joe Land for questions or if you know of someone in need. 
Home communion elements pick-up
Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Church Porte-Cochere – South drive-through
Our next communion Sunday is August 9. If you are planning on watching services from home and would also like to participate in communion, we are distributing communion elements the day before. Simply drive through and members of the Deacons and Elders will distribute the number of kits you need while you stay in your car. For homebound members, the elements will be delivered to your residence as requested. Call Bev Carter with any questions at 918-301-1029.
First Family Summer Swim
Sundays, now through September 6, 2:00–4:45 p.m.
Camp Loughridge Aquatic Center
Join fellow First Church members and their families for open swim at Camp Loughridge Aquatic Center.
Join Faith Partners Addiction Ministry
Every day, Monday through Friday, noon
Zoom Al-Anon meeting
Faith Partners is a ministry for loved ones struggling with addiction or their families. You are not alone. For a confidential contact please call Karla Kirby 918-407-4623. The Al-Anon (support group for loved ones of alcoholics) meeting which normally takes place in the Bernsen Community Life Center now takes place on Zoom, Mondays through Fridays at noon. The meeting ID is 353 848 9291 and the host will let you in to the meeting. For more information text or call Patricia Hall at 918-260-5785.
Global Leadership Summit–Online
Thursday and Friday, August 6–7, 2020
Online
First Presbyterian Church is proud to serve as an official online host for the Global Leadership Summit (GLS). GLS offers a wonderful opportunity to access a wealth of leadership insights from world-class faculty. Call the Church office or email Braigen Hubbard for more information. Register online . Select First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa as your host for a special rate.
Sing! Global Virtual Worship Conference
Monday, August 31 – Wednesday, September 2, 6:00 p.m.
Stephenson Hall
Join us to watch, worship, and learn from the Sing! Global Virtual Worship Conference, hosted by Keith & Kristyn Getty. The Gettys' annual worship conference has moved to an online experience and First Church will host watch parties for this three day event. Stay tuned for more details! Find more information on the Church website .  
Breakfast on Boston
Sunday, September 13, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Save the date for this special event!
Financial Peace University
Wednesdays, beginning on September 16, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Room to be announced
This life-changing class led by Judith Land and taught by Dave Ramsey on video, will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future and give like never before. Cost is $129 per person/couple. Learn more and register online . Limited scholarships available. Please contact Hannah Elliott for more questions about scholarships. Purchase materials online .
Register now for the Helping Hand Golf Tournament
Monday, September 21, 9 a.m.
Meadowbrook Country Club
The 13th Annual Helping Hand Golf Tournament is being held in honor of George and Geordie Matson with 100 percent of the net profit going to Helping Hand Ministry. Learn more on the Church website calendar or on Realm. Register here . Questions? Email bhubbard@firstchurchtulsa.org .
Helping Hand Food Distribution Ministry is open with amended schedule
Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–noon
Bernsen Community Life Center, 700 S. Boston Ave.
Those seeking food are invited to park and go into the offices where a volunteer will assist them. Call 211 or 918-584-4701 with questions.
Helping Hand Assistance Ministry
Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Call 918-582-1356
Helping Hand is now open with a new process that starts with a phone call to keep clients and volunteers safe. Those seeking assistance should call between 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays to talk with an advisor or schedule an appointment.
FPC Help Ministry
Do you find yourself carrying an unusual financial burden in this season or do you know someone in the Church that is? If so, please let us know and speak confidentially with an elder.
Realm online
Join us on Realm, our new digital directory. Connect with your groups, update your information and more all from your home desktop or mobile device. Watch videos on all the features available to you here . Email contactus@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-584-4701 and ask for Kathy Wilson or Braigen Hubbard for assistance.

Join us for worship on Sunday in person, online or on TV.
8:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship – Sundays
Stephenson Hall
11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship – Sundays
Sanctuary
Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – Tulsa International Fellowship Worship – Sundays
Great Hall
5:00 p.m. – Summer Vespers through Sunday, September 6
Camp Loughridge K-Dome
Evening worship service for all ages takes place outdoors - please bring your own chairs or blankets. You are welcome to bring your own beverages as refreshments will not be provided for precautionary purposes.
5:30 p.m. – Prayer Service – Thursdays through August
Sanctuary
Join us for this quiet service dedicated to prayer.
Register worship attendance
Please register if you’ve attended worship in person or online by clicking here .

Updates and prayer requests
If you would like to report a birth, marriage, hospitalization or death, please email Bev Carter or call 918-301-1029. For prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, call Paula or Mark Peterson at 918-296-5548 or email mandppeterson@msn.com . For afterhours emergencies, please call 918-584-4701.
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