Thursday, March 7, 2024 | E-News | Vol. 6, Issue 6 | |
“Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his presence continually.” – 1 Chronicles 16:11 NRSV | |
♦ News ♦ Events ♦ Worship ♦ Classes ♦ Connect |
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Spring forward 2024
Set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 10.
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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! is 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. Congregants have been emailed web links to complete the survey online. If you need assistance, someone will be available to help you complete the survey this Sunday in the Bride’s Parlor.
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. View the pastor transition roadmap at FirstChurchTulsa.org/PastorTransition.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, March 17, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Join us to review the successes of 2023, watch the Year in Pictures video and vote on the church budget. There will be no adult Sunday school on this day.
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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 by check made out to First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa.
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2024 mission trips
Deadline to sign up is approaching
Are you called to serve the Lord in Ireland or North Carolina for mission work this summer? Reservation deadline has been extended. Make your reservations today for a meaningful and life-changing trip.
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Maundy Thursday Seder Dinner
Thursday, March 28
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
Join us for a child-friendly Seder dinner celebration, commemorating God's deliverance of his people from bondage. Experience a deeper understanding of the Last Supper within the context of the Passover meal. Register here by March 24. Childcare available for infants to two-years old. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children and a family of four is $25.
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Annual Musicians’ Easter Brunch
Sunday, March 31 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Miller Library
Sign up to bring food for the singers, ringers and instrumentalists participating in Easter services. Food deliveries will be on Easter day 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Volunteer here or stop by the signup tables in the Atrium on March 10 and 17.
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Inquirers Class
Sundays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5
9:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.; Miller Library
Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about First Church? This class is perfect for meeting others, getting to know our pastors and ask questions. Sign up online now or for more information, contact Patricia Hall at 918-584-4701.
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Save the date:
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Young Professionals Dinner, Sunday, April 14
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Chancel Choir Spring Concert, Sunday, April 21
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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
8:00 a.m. traditional worship in Kerr Chapel
8:30 a.m. contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
11:00 a.m. combined worship in the Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. international worship in Great Hall
Maundy Thursday dinner and worship
Thursday, March 28
5 p.m. Seder dinner in Stephenson Hall, 7:30 p.m. worship in the Sanctuary
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Holy Week Prayer Vigil
Thursday, March 28, 9 p.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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Good Friday worship
Friday, March 29, 12 p.m.; Kerr Chapel
TIF Good Friday worship
Friday, March 29, 7-10 p.m.; Great Hall
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31
6:30 a.m. sunrise service at Camp Loughridge (communion)
8:00 a.m. traditional worship in the Sanctuary
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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Men’s Monday Bible study
Mondays, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.; E103
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Precept Bible study with 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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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 through 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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AMASS Exodus and 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
Thursdays, March 28, April 11 & 25, May 9
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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Reporting births, marriages and hospitalizations
Since most hospitals are no longer providing information to the church about our members who become hospitalized, you can help us. Please call the church at 918-584-4701 or e-mail Kathy Wilson to report hospitalizations/births/marriages. 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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Watch Episode 9 of “The Transition Podcast”
In episode 9 of the podcast series hosted by Rev. Julia Metcalf, you’ll meet Elizabeth Hamilton from HolyCow! Consulting, and hear her explain what the Mission Study survey is all about. Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel.
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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.
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Join the Foundation Birthday Club
You can join the Birthday Club by simply donating the amount in dollars equal to your age on your birthday. Young and old and in between, First Church members or even friends of the congregation, we want everyone to celebrate the blessing of life and share blessings with the foundation that will live in perpetuity.
Click to donate online, or if you want to send a gift for the church, be sure to indicate “Foundation Birthday Club” on the check. Learn more about the First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa Foundation and the Foundation Birthday Club by contacting Katie Williams, director, at 918-292-9063 or kwilliams@FirstChurchTulsa.org.
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