First Church E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 24 | Tuesday, December 7, 2021 |
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.”
– John 3:16 NRSV
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December mission for Emergency Infant Services
If you would like to donate to PWs December mission project, please make checks out to EIS and place in the acrylic box at the Atrium table.
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Priscilla Circle
Wednesday, December 8, 6:30 p.m.
We will meet at the home of Linda Barnett. If you’d like information on PW, contact Kathy Wilson at the Church.
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.►. Jammies for Jesus
Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m.; Stephenson Hall & Courtyard
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The entire family is invited to wear jammies while we enjoy ‘breakfast for dinner,’ tree decorating in the Courtyard, a story and carol sing. Admittance to this dinner and event is free and no RSVP is required. |
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Celebrating Christmas Together
Friday, December 17, 1-3 p.m.; Anderson Elementary
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Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with the students and teachers of Anderson Elementary. We will distribute our holiday gift bags which include games, Bibles and more. Learn more online or contact Kathy Wilson for information.
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Discounted Getty tickets for Christmas
Keith & Kristyn Getty Concert in April 2022
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Give your loved ones the gift of joyful music and worship for Christmas. Purchase tickets online now through Friday, December 31, and save $5 off the standard price of the $35 per ticket. Keith and Kristyn Getty will perform at First Church on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. |
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Christmas Music Sunday
December 19, 11 a.m.; Sanctuary
Celebrate Christmas in song at this special worship service bringing together the 11 a.m. traditional and contemporary services in the Sanctuary, and featuring music from the Chancel Choir, children from Worship 101, an orchestra and bell ringers.
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Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24
3 p.m. – Carols & Communion
5 p.m. – Children’s Live Nativity*
7:30 p.m. – Lessons & Carols
11 p.m. – Christmas Watchnight
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Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 11 a.m.; Chapel
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Festival Sunday Pancake Breakfast and Worship
Sunday, December 26
9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast; Stephenson Hall
11 a.m. Worship; Sanctuary
Join us for this Festival Sunday when we gather for pancakes and fellowship before our united worship service at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. To pay online, click here.
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Regular weekly worship services
- 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, and TIF in the Great Hall
- Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall
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.►. Epiphany Plunge & Bonfire
Celebrate the revelation of Christ to the world
Sunday, January 9, 5 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
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Bring your greens for the bonfire and plunge into the water of the lake. The event will include a homily, gingerbread cookies and hot cider/cocoa. More information to come. |
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.►. January Series
Monday, January 10–Friday, January 28
11:15 a.m. lunch, 11:30 a.m. live feed begins–12:30
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Mark your calendars for January Series, a FREE 15-day lecture series that takes place each year at Calvin University and is broadcast to remote locations like First Presbyterian. The series aims to cultivate deep thought and conversations about important issues of the day in order to inspire cultural renewal and make us better global citizens in God's world.
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.►. Inquirers Class
Sundays, January 16–February 6, 2022
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Do you know of someone who is interested in learning more about the Church on a path to membership? This four-part class led by Patricia Hall with visiting speakers from Session and leadership will illuminate you. To sign up, email or contact Patricia Hall in the Church office.
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller on C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity”
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Little Lambs for caregivers and children birth to pre-school
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
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Precepts with Denise Rounds
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; E100
This class will continue to meet but will take off Tuesdays, December 22 and 29 for the holidays.
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UKirk “Gather” and “Grow” for adults 18-24
.►. Pancakes & PJs, Tuesday, December 14 from 7-9 p.m.; Sharp Chapel
.►. UKirk & Exodus Alumni Christmas Party, Friday, December 17, 7-9 p.m.; Laird home at 4409 S. Mimosa Avenue in Broken Arrow
"Gather" meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Sharp Chapel on TU’s campus
The last meeting for the year is Tuesday, December 7 and we will resume Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
"Grow" meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Kirkland Library Bernsen Building
We will not meet Sunday, December 26.
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Wednesday Night Downtown
Wednesday Night Downtown ends Wednesday, December 8
Restarts Wednesday, January 5
Join us at the Church on Wednesday night for dinner at 5:15 p.m. and classes at 6:15 p.m. Prepay for dinner online.
Class to begin in 2022 include:
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Contemporary Challenges Facing the Church led by pastors; Stephenson Hall
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Aging with Attitude – a resistance exercise class; Bernsen Reception room
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Seekers with Rev. Wambugu Gachungi; E104
AWANA in the Children’s Center
There will be no Wednesday evening activities December 22 & 29 and will restart January 5.
Pathfinders and Amass Exodus
Pathfinders on Wednesday and Amass Exodus will have their last meeting on December 15 and will resume again on January 5. Confirmation will also begin on January 5.
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Births, marriages & hospitalizations
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Prayer requests & afterhours emergencies
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