“O give thanks to the Lord, for his is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.”
– 1 Chronicles 16:34 NRSV
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Young Adult Friendsgiving Bonfire
Sunday, November 15, 6 – 8 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
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Join us for a night of fun and friends including fellowship around the fire following the 5 p.m. Vespers worship service. For questions, contact Dan Hutchinson 918-613-1351 or Elizabeth DeVore 918-728-5327.
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Adopt an Emerson Elementary Student
Now through December 6, 2020; Atrium or online
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Celebrating Christmas Together is a Deacon ministry which serves every child attending our Partner-in-Education school Emerson Elementary. Members have the opportunity to select a child for adoption from pre-K through grade five. For the $50 adoption fee, a child will receive a FCT tote including a warm hoodie jacket with the Emerson logo, reusable face mask, socks, children’s Bible, book, school supplies and a game. While this year may look different, our goal is to shine the light and love of Christ on the students. Sign up to sponsor at the table in the Atrium or online.
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UKirk Serve
Sunday, November 22, 12:15 p.m.; Room E201
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Serve is a once-per-month service project for UKirk members ages 18-24. This month we will do a project for Works of HeART and lunch will be served. |
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All-City Thanksgiving worship at First Church
Monday, November 23, 7 – 8 p.m.; Sanctuary
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Members, please join us as we host the all-city Thanksgiving worship at First Church in partnership with Agape Bible Fellowship, Asbury Methodist, First Baptist, First Baptist North Tulsa, First United Methodist and World Won for Christ. There are two ways to participate: 1) Join us in the Sanctuary, or 2) Join us online. Social distancing and safety protocols will be in place as we celebrate the Lord’s gifts together.
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Deacons host Thanksgiving Day worship and lunch
Thursday, November 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chapel and Stephenson Hall
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For those who find themselves without family this year, the Deacons are hosting worship and lunch on Thanksgiving. Worship will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. and lunch will follow in Stephenson Hall at noon. Please call the Church to RSVP at 918-584-4701 or reserve your space online.
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Advent Workshop – 2020 edition
Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. – noon; Camp Loughridge
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This year Advent Workshop will look a little different and be held outside at Camp Loughridge. Bring the entire family and enjoy a nativity petting zoo; sleigh rides; coffee, cocoa and donut holes to keep you cozy and warm; and crafts and cookies to go. |
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Ceilidh
Wednesday, December 9, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Stephenson Hall and Courtyard
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Wear your “Jammies for Jesus” and enjoy a modified version of Ceilidh. We will be serving “breakfast for dinner” at 5:30 p.m. and there will be story time, lighting the tree in the courtyard and dancing from 6 – 7 p.m. Reserve your spot or table online now.
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Better together through Christ
2020 – 21 stewardship
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Thank you very much for your ongoing gifts to the Church which allows us to help the community and the world through mission work. When you have a moment, please return your stewardship envelopes to the Church office. If you’d like to pledge online, please visit our website at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Give.
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Update on protocols for visiting the Church
Masks, 6' distancing and hand washing
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Please wear your mask as you enter the First Church facilities, walk through the corridors and arrive at your destination.
• Masks are available throughout the Church if you do not have one.
• Distance 6' from others outside your own household.
• Hand sanitizers are stationed throughout the facility.
When visiting the Church during the weekdays, in most cases, our staff will be glad to meet you in the Atrium or a smaller gathering area. Please speak with the receptionist first, and in her absence, call the Church office at 918-584-4701. During this pandemic, we are privileged to be able to worship the Lord together in this place. These precautions are intended to diminish the risk of any transmission of Coronavirus as we gather. We look to the day when such precautions will no longer be needed.
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
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Monday School with Dr. Arden Autry – Apostles Creed
Monday, November 23, 12:00 p.m.; Kirkland Library (last class)
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
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UKirk “Gather” for ages 18 – 24
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.; Miller Library
(We will not be meeting Dec. 22, 29 and Jan. 5)
For 18-24 year olds. We are discussing prayer – what it is and how to do it.
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller – “The Pilgrim’s Progress”
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. (No meeting on Wed. Nov. 25)
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Phillip Bowman & Rev. Dan Hutchinson
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.; Miller Library (No meeting on Wed. Nov. 25)
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Discussing A. W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of God." Sign up online at our web calendar.
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UKirk “Grow” for ages 18 – 24
Sundays, 12:15 p.m.; Room E201
(We will not be meeting Dec. 20, 27 and Jan. 3)
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For 18-24 year olds. Join us for a free lunch and lesson that intertwines life and faith.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa Fall 2020
5:15 p.m. dinner and 6:15 p.m. classes
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All programming will not be held Wed., Nov. 25
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Dr. Miller’s class – Bridging the Divide
Wednesdays, 6:16 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
(Final class is Nov. 18)
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Please join us for this special series on the ongoing racial divide in Tulsa. FPC pastors as well as Terry Buxton, Anthony Scott and Mel Cooper share their perceptions.
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Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.; Downstairs in the Children’s Ministry Area (Age 2-grade 4)
AWANA will not be held Wednesday, November 25 (before Thanksgiving)
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Thursdays 5:30 p.m., Prayer Service (no prayer service Nov. 26)
Miller Library
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Sundays at 8:30 a.m., Contemporary worship; Stephenson Hall |
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Sundays at 11:00 a.m., Traditional worship; Sanctuary
Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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Sundays at 11:00 a.m., TIF worship; Great Hall
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Sundays at 5:00 p.m., Vespers; Camp Loughridge K-Dome |
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Register your worship attendance here, please.
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It’s time for you to sign in to Realm, our new online directory. Check your email for your invitation. Realm allows you to find other members, update your giving, check in to classes and more. If you have any questions, you may e-mail contactus@firstchurchtulsa.org or call Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029.
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FPC Help Ministry for member financial assistance |
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If you’re in need of financial support or can help a fellow member in the time of need, please let us know. |
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Make a prayer request or report a birth, marriage or hospitalization |
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Do you need prayer? Please call the Church and ask for Kathy Wilson at 918-584-4701, kwilson@firstchurchtulsa.org or contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548, mandppeterson@msn.com. Also, please call the Church for afterhours emergencies or to report a birth, death or someone in the hospital at 918-584-4701.
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