First Church E-News | Vol. 4, Issue 10 | Tuesday, May 17, 2022 |
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“My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.”
– John 15:12 NRSV
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- Project days are the first & fourth Thursdays monthly, 9:30 a.m.; 4th Floor
- 100th anniversary Birthday Offering Lunch is Thursday, May 19, noon
There will be no Circle or Bible Study from June through August and we resume our regular meetings Thursday, September 8. Our mission for May is the Community Food Bank and we are collecting bags of beans, rice and canned vegetables from members in the PW container in the Atrium. Please donate.
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Deacons' Days of Care
Join the Deacons in helping members
Saturdays in May, 2022
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The Deacons' Days of Care continue May 21 and 28 visiting members who have requested assistance with home and yard maintenance. To volunteer to help or to request a team to visit your home, please register here. For questions, contact Adam Smith at 918-633-1710.
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The Gathering Worship Night
Sunday, May 22, 7 - 8 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Join young adults across the city in worship at First Church in a wonderful expression of the larger body of Christ. |
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Summer Swim
Sundays May 29 through September 4, 1:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
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Members, join us for fun in the sun, Sundays this summer. The water is fine.
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Pentecost First Family Dinner
Sunday, June 5, 12:15 p.m. following worship; Courtyard/Stephenson Hall
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Join us for a beautiful day in the Courtyard and Stephenson Hall for our First Family dinner right after the 11 a.m. worship service. Pay in advance or at the door. $20 for families, $8 adults and $4 children.
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Vacation Bible School kick-off and camp
Kick-off is Sunday, June 5, 2 - 5 p.m., Camp Loughridge - no RSVP necessary
Camp is Monday June 6 - Friday June 10; 9 a.m. - noon; Camp Loughridge
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This year's theme is "Monumental: Celebrating God's Greatness." Registration is closed. If you have questions about your registration, contact Sarah Savage.
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Glimpses of Grace
Sundays in June, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Please join us as members of the First Church family of faith share their personal testimonies of how Jesus Christ has been at work in and through their lives.
- June 5 – Grace Shelton
- June 12 – The Honorable Jim Inhofe
- June 19 – Dr. Jim Miller
- June 26 – Tyler Bird
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Exodus Mission Trip
Sunday, June 12 through Saturday, June 18, 2022
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We are heading to Brandon, Mississippi, and will serve at The Mustard Seed, a loving Christian community for active adults with developmental disabilities. We will be showing God's love to the Seedsters and staff in any way they need. The cost is $250, and scholarships are available. Please contact Steve Wilson for scholarship information at (918) 301-1007.
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Pathfinder Mission Trip
Sunday, June 26 through Saturday, July 2, 2022
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This summer, we will be going to Dallas, Texas in 12 passenger vans and serve with Voice of Hope, a summer day camp in West Dallas. This trip is designed to serve others, grow in relationship with God and explore God's gifts. The cost is $150, and scholarships are available. Please contact Jackson Seibert for scholarship information at (918) 301-1016.
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Renovations happening now |
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This summer, we are renovating the Miller Library, our Boston Ave. front doors and upgrading the Kerr Chapel organ. Some of your events may be relocated during this time. Thank you for your patience and we can't wait to reveal the new look and organ. |
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Pastor's Study with Dr. Jim Miller
Wednesday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Stephenson Hall
Join Dr. Miller to wrap up Pastor's Study for Spring 2022. Click here to order lunch for Wednesday's class.
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Old Testament Survey
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. through Sunday, May 29; E104
The class led by Rev. Dan Hutchinson will be discussing the books of the Old Testament.
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UKirk "Gather" and "Grow" for adults 18-24
Led by Julia Metcalf, follow UKirk on Instagram @ukirktulsa
Summer meetings on Wednesdays beginning June 1, 2022
"Grow" meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Kirkland Library - Bernsen Building
"Gather" resumes on Wednesday, June 1 - July 27 in the church Courtyard from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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TIF Backyard Bible Study
Wednesdays through the summer starting June 1, 6:30 p.m.; locations TBA
Join Rev. Wambugu Gachungi for this Bible study which reviews and discusses the sermon series.
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Matson Cup
Monday, September 19
Are you excited about the PGA and love golf? Then circle Monday, September 19, to play in the Matson Cup tournament benefiting Helping Hand Ministry.
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Ascension worship service and lunch
Thursday, May 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Courtyard
In commemoration of Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven, there will be a special Ascension worship service led by Rev. James Estes held in the Courtyard. There will be a light lunch served after this special service for $6 per person. Contact the Church or Dionna Schooley with questions.
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Pentecost "Festival Sunday"
Sunday, June 5, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
All services meet at 11 a.m.
Celebrate Pentecost, the commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the early church, as we gather for a combined service in the Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. After the service, there will be a First Family dinner and you may pay in advance or at the door.
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Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall
Sundays at 8 a.m., Traditional worship in the Chapel
Sundays at 8:30 a.m., Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
Sundays at 11 a.m.:
- Traditional worship in the Sanctuary*
- Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
- TIF in the Great Hall**
Watch worship at home:
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Prayer requests, afterhours emergencies and reporting a birth/marriage/hospitalization
Call the church at 918-584-4701 or Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029. For prayer, you can also contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548.
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