Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | E-News | Vol. 6, Issue 5 | |
“But their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law they meditate day and night.”
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♦ Announcements ♦ Worship ♦ Classes ♦ Connect |
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The Mission Study Team of First Church is partnering with HolyCow! Consulting to gather your thoughts on the church’s future. HolyCow! will be using its Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) to conduct a congregational assessment survey. This survey aims to understand the church's identity, challenges and growth opportunities. In the coming weeks, congregants will be sent web links to complete the survey online or use provided devices after Sunday services.
Stay tuned for further information about this exciting step of the pastor transition process. If you have questions, contact the Mission Study Team at fpctransition@firstchurchtulsa.org.
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Order Easter lilies
Deadline is March 18
Order Easter lilies in honor or memory of a loved one and have their name appear in the Easter Sunday bulletin. After being displayed during Easter worship the lilies will be sent to members who are homebound or in the hospital. Each lily is $10 payable online, by cash or check made out to First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa.
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Education Scholarships
Applications due April 15
The First Presbyterian Church scholarship program provides financial aid to qualified individuals seeking to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Scholarships are primarily awarded based on need, academic potential, area of study and performance.
- Must be a communicant member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- Must normally be working toward a degree in a college, university or seminary that is fully accredited by its regional accrediting association.
- Must have established and maintained a satisfactory academic record.
For more information, visit our website and download a scholarship application or contact tmoseley@firstchurchtulsa.org.
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Weekly worship services
Saturdays at 9 a.m.
TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall.
Sundays at 8 a.m.
Traditional worship in Kerr 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.
International worship in the Great Hall.
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Watch online
Sundays at 11 a.m. live or anytime thereafter
Traditional worship
Tulsa International Fellowship worship
See all scheduled worship and classes on our website event calendar.
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Palm Sunday worship
Sunday, March 24
Worship at 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Holy Week Prayer Vigil
Thursday, March 28, 9 a.m. – Easter Sunday, March 31, 7 a.m.
The prayer vigil is a continuous chain of prayer to stand with Jesus through his suffering, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. We encourage every member to pray anytime during the vigil. “The prayers of the righteous avail much.” James 5:16. Information on how to sign up will be available soon and will be included in Sunday morning bulletins and future E-news publications.
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Maundy Thursday dinner and worship
Thursday, March 28
5 p.m. Seder dinner, 7:30 p.m. worship
Good Friday worship
Friday, March 29, at noon in the Chapel
TIF Good Friday worship,
Friday, March 29, 7-10 p.m.; Great Hall
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 3
6:30 a.m. sunrise service at Camp Loughridge (communion)
8:00 a.m. traditional worship in Kerr Chapel
8:30 a.m. contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
11:00 a.m. contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
11:00 a.m. traditional worship in the Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. international worship in Great Hall
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Young adult Sunday school
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; Room E201
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Wiseman Hall
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Precept Bible study led by Denise Rounds
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Room E100
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Room E206
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Watercolor through Lent art class
Wednesdays through March 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Tower Room
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No children’s, youth or adult classes on March 20 due to Spring Break. | | |
Wednesday Lenten Conversations: Journey through the Wilderness
Wednesdays, through March 27, 6:15 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
Come together for a time of worship, contemplation, pastor-led reflection and table conversations about following the Lord in an unknown season in the wilderness. Though we face challenges, we are reminded time and again that God is faithful and trustworthy. More information available on our website.
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AWANA Clubs
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Children’s Center
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Choosing the Best classes
Wednesdays Feb. 21, Feb. 28, Mar. 6, Mar. 13 & Mar. 27
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Powerhouse
These Wednesday night classes for Pathfinders focus on the relational, social and spiritual aspects of navigating our desires and sexuality.
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Confirmation class
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Powerhouse
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Chancel Choir rehearsal
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Choir room
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“Hearts for the Lord” women’s weekly Bible study
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.; E313, Third floor conference room
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Parenting brown bag lunch group
Thursday, February 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Room E100
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Presbyterian Women
The Presbyterian Women’s March mission is supporting Presbyterian Disaster Assistance by collecting items for hygiene kits. Hand towels, wide-tooth combs, nail clippers, individual bars of soap, toothbrushes (single) and band-aids can be placed in the PW mission container in the atrium on Sundays and Wednesdays.
- Priscilla Circle - First Wednesday monthly at 6:30 p.m.; Room E204
- Esther Circle - Third Thursday monthly at 10:30 a.m.; Room E202
- Soup Group - Third Thursday monthly at noon; Miller Library
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First Church Tulsa is hiring!
Applications are now open for Director of New Member Outreach. This position is responsible for achieving an overall church culture where all visitors are welcomed and invited to return; new and existing members are recruited to be involved in our ministries, programs and groups; and members are inspired to assume the primary responsibility for increasing church membership and member assimilation. Download the full job description. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Toni Moseley in the First Church business office.
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How Realm can help you
This valuable tool, only accessible to other members and staff, allows connection and easy communication within our First Church community. Here are some helpful things you can do using Realm on your computer or mobile device:
- Search and find contact information of church members
- Find information about groups and committees
- Check-in at weekly worship services
- Manage your giving to the church
If you have not logged on to Realm your contact information will be hidden from most members. If you would like some or all of your contact information to be seen, contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 or email kwilson@firstchurchtulsa.org.
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Watch Episode 8 of “The Transition” podcast
In episode 8 of the series hosted by Rev. Julia Metcalf, you’ll meet Mission Study Team members, Mark Brown and Grace Masaku, and hear their perspectives on the church and its history as well as the upcoming pastor transition. Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel.
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Watch Mission Study Team video online
At the Wednesday night meeting on January 10, Mission Study team members introduced themselves, shared the purpose and goals of the Mission Study and explained how the congregation will be involved in upcoming stages of the process. The meeting video is now online on our YouTube channel. Watch it here.
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Praying through the Pastoral Transition | Join us as we pray for the pastoral transition. To receive a weekly prayer prompt, sign up for Prayers for the pastoral transition or text @pastorfpc to 81010. A text message is sent each Tuesday at 7:09 a.m. encouraging you to pray in a specific way for the week. Each week will follow the path of pastoral transition, as we walk it together as a congregation at First Church. Click here to download the prayer schedule. |
Contact us for prayer
For pastoral needs, prayer requests, important family news or a change in contact information, please call 918-584-4701 or e-mail Kathy Wilson. To directly request prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, call Paula Peterson at 918-296-5548 or text 918-688-2163.
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