Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | First Church E-News | Vol. 4, Issue 14

Volunteer one or more Sunday mornings each month in our children's classes and help guide our young ones through stories, crafts, games and more. We are building up our regular volunteer and substitute lists, and need your help. Email Sarah Savage, director of First Church Kids, or drop by our Atrium table any Sunday in July and learn more.

Hope is Alive is a Christian addiction recovery program that provides sober-living group homes for people coming out of addiction. First Church pastors and deacons have been meeting regularly in the men's and women's Hope is Alive homes, providing residents with a meal and the Gospel message. We are collecting supplies to support this mission. Containers are placed in the Atrium. Please help by contributing household supplies such as Windex, disinfectant wipes, toilet paper, paper towels. Find additional information on our website.

Join us in traveling to Ireland October 14-24 where we will grow Christ-centered, Gospel-driven and service-oriented friendship with believers in Galway. We will partake in the discipleship and outreach efforts of Discovery and Donemana churches in Ireland and attend worship. This trip is for adults 18 years of age and up. The trip costs $1,950 and you can sign up and get more information online or by contacting Britani DiSanti at the church.

There will be no Circle or Bible Study from June through August and we resume our regular meetings Thursday, September 8, 2022.

The summer choir welcomes you to add your voice to our ranks for the 11 a.m. worship service. The only time requirement is a brief rehearsal 45 minutes prior to the service. If you've always wanted to give it a try, here's your opportunity! For information, contact Gretchen Bashforth at 918-301-1012.

Worship 101, for children in grades K-4, will be learning our summer hymns of the month by singing, and ringing chimes and handbells. Then, on Sunday, July 31, we will Ring & Sing to lead worship in the Sanctuary at the 11 a.m. worship service.

GLS is an online event that will allow you to gather with a global community of change-driven, growth-minded, hope-filled people like you. Discover how to voice your vision for a better future. You can register online and watch from home. Contact Patricia Hall or Britani DiSanti in the church office with questions.

Register by Thursday, July 28

High school youth (rising 9th grade to 12th grade students) will meet at the Powerhouse at 5:30 p.m., Friday, August 5, to kick off 44 Hours of Fun! This is the first event with our rising ninth graders and we look forward to welcoming them into Exodus over this great weekend. We will be staying in the Powerhouse on both Friday and Saturday nights. Saturday morning, we will be floating down the Illinois River in Tahlequah and then returning to Tulsa for dinner and more fun. We will finish on Sunday and pick up will be at the Powerhouse after worship.

Register online by Thursday, July 28 - the cost is $100.00 and covers all meals and activities. Scholarships are available so please contact Steve Wilson if you need one. Note: Everyone will need to fill out a new First Church waiver found at the link online since the last one expired at the end of July.

Have you ever wondered what takes place at a Masterwork Academy class? Now is your chance. Every Sunday at noon, Masterwork Academy is opening their doors to facilitate a free one-hour arts experience for all interested adults. We invite you to experience the joy of music, the freedom of dance, and the creativity of visual art through classes led by Masterwork Academy Instructors. Please join us and allow the arts to awaken your imagination while connecting with your community! Learn more here.

Discovery of Spiritual Disciplines Retreat - led by Julia Metcalf

Do you yearn for a quiet day to draw close to the Lord? Slip away to the Historic Lodge at Camp Loughridge for a retreat that allows time for prayer, reflection and rich conversation with fellow Christians growing in faith. The retreat will be led by Julia Metcalf and breakfast and lunch is provided. The cost to attend is $10 and you can register online. For more information, contact Duff Points at 918-584-4701.

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about First Church? The Inquirers' Class is a perfect place to come meet others, get to know some of our pastors and ask your questions. For more information contact Patricia Hall at 918-301-1028.

Our Tulsa International Fellowship (TIF) is hosting a marriage conference with guest speakers, Pastors Charity and Carl Taylor of Higher Life Outreach Ministries. The fee is $30 per person. Register and find more information online.

Help the Deacons at Camp Sunshine - a day camp experience for children who are battling cancer. The children and their families will be swimming, boating, fishing, making crafts, eating and playing. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Dust off your paddles and start practicing for our annual ping pong tournament benefiting Anderson Elementary. This year, we are doing something a little different. When you register to play, we are asking for an optional entry donation of an elementary student-sized winter coat, backpack or cash. Sign up online or call the church for information.

You are invited to our final summer event specifically for women featuring speaker, Nicole Pugh. There will be fellowship, refreshments and encouragement as we find connection and transformation together. For questions, contact Julia Metcalf or Sarah Savage in the church office for more information. And save the date for Mondays this fall when we begin a weekly Bible study that will provide connections to God's word, each other and the church.

Mark your calendars now to play in the golf tournament that raises money for Helping Hand Ministry. And, we're looking forward to adding a new putting contest and several ladies' events. Contact the church or find more information online.

Apply online

Denise Rounds leads this no homework study as you will complete the work in the classroom together. It's a welcoming time for those who have never done inductive Bible study as there is conversation focused on the text before us as we work through it together. We highlight keywords in the text and discuss what we understand the text to say relating it to our faith walk. It's a comfortable level of study and promotes much camaraderie.

All are welcome to join us as we discuss the sermon series.

Join us for fun in the sun through the summer.

All UKirk classes and events are on summer break until September 2022.

Regular weekly worship services

See all scheduled worship and classes on our event calendar.

Sundays at 8 a.m., Traditional worship in the Chapel (currently meeting in the Sanctuary)

Please call the church if you would like to request a prayer, to report a birth, marriage or hospitalization or for after-hours emergencies. The phone number is 918-584-4701. Or, you can email or call Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029. For prayer, you can also contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548.