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As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, we prepare our hearts to remember Christ’s sacrifice and celebrate His resurrection. Holy Week invites us to walk with Jesus, from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His last supper, His suffering on the cross, and finally, the glorious hope of Easter morning.

This past Sunday, I related the Survivor Tree at the Oklahoma City Memorial to the persistence we see from Christ in the face of lacking peace in our world. In preparation for the sermon, I was reminded by Servant member and former staff person, Don Cole, that Church of the Servant has its own Survivor Tree. Seeds from the survivor tree have been planted around the world, including just outside of our Community Hall. Our tree faced some of its own adversity as it was cut down multiple times by a former mowing crew and accidentally trampled as well. Don recalls eventually giving up believing the tree growing in that spot was a lost cause. But, true to its name, the tree emerged once again and has now grown into the beautiful tree pictured below. Don says he affectionately calls it the "Survivor of the Survivor of the Survivor Tree." 

As Oklahoma recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Murrah Building Bombing, we give thanks for the Survivor Tree that symbolizes the resilience of the survivors, first responders, and our OKC community in the face of such violence. This Holy Week, we also give thanks for another tree, the cross which now stands empty, symbolizing that our Lord has conquered death. May both of these be an inspiration to each of us, that we might persist in being beacons of hope, grace, and peace at all times. 

Blessings,

Pastor Kyle

Do you remember Rise Against Hunger? Are you aware that Church of the Servant has packaged over 1.6 million meals for school children and feeding programs worldwide? It is time to renew our commitment to Rise Against Hunger and send out another 45,000 meals! 

Church of the Servant’s Mission Team has voted to host a meal packaging event at the church on April 27, 2025. We will package 45,000 meals beginning at 1:00 PM. We will have two shifts: 1:00-3:00 PM and 3:00-5:00 PM. We hope to have 100 volunteers (or more) to make it a fun and successful event. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather in mission as a church. Invite your Sunday school class, Bible study group, family, friends, and neighbors to join us! All ages are welcome.

More information at the link below.

Church of the Servant is going to Bricktown Ballpark on Friday, May 2, at 7:00 PM to see the Comets play the El Paso Chihuahuas! Join us for a fun evening of fellowship! Tickets are $20.00 per person, and you will receive a ball cap and a Braum's meal voucher. Sign up before April 25!

The Church of the Servant Leadership Team is scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM in Classroom 12 on Sunday, April 27. Any changes to dates or times will be announced no less than 10 days in advance. All Leadership Team meetings are open to the public. For more information about the Leadership Team, go to ServantOKC.org/leadership-team.

SHOP AT

EARTHGLOW GIFT SHOP

Shop Earthglow for Easter cards, gifts, and decorations. We are open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and Sundays before and after 10:00 service.

Join us for dinner on Wednesday nights, 5:00-6:30 PM in Community Hall. The menu for April 16th is Cornbread Mexican Beef Casserole with two sides, Key Lime Pie, and Carrot Cake. For more information, go to ServantOKC.org/kitchen.

SENIOR SUNDAY!

May 18th, 10:00 AM

Calling all Servant High School seniors! Your family of faith would like to recognize you on May 18th at the 10:00 service. All seniors are welcome! If you are interested in being a part of this special day, message Chris Ward at cward@churchoftheservant.com no later than May 1st.

Children in grades Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to join the Children’s Choir! Heather Anderson will lead the choir. Practice takes place on Sundays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, downstairs in the children’s area. Children will be learning a special song for Mother's Day and will sing in the church service on May 11. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Ward at 405-614-2333 or cward@churchoftheservant.com.

SERVANT CHILDREN & YOUTH will be going to Camp Canyon in Hinton, OK.

• Children going into 3rd-5th grades: camp will be July 7-9. Cost is $235 (price increases April 15)

• Youth going into 6th grades (and recent graduates), camp will be July 21- 25th. Cost is $380 (price increases April 15)

Scholarships are available for first come first serve when you register on the web- site. First-time campers and adult leaders are FREE; when you sign up for camp, check "pay through church" and use code SERV73142

Register at https://okcamps.org/campbook/



• 3-5th grades use code CYNG2

• 6-12th grades use code CYNU1

After you register, please let Chris know! 405-614-2333

LADIES: Join us for a mission day on Saturday, July 12th! We will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. and carpool to the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank where we will spend the morning sorting food for the food bank. We will then travel back to the church for lunch and spend the afternoon assembling Blessings Bags for people experiencing homelessness. If you are not available for the full day, you are welcome to sign up for just the morning or afternoon session.

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