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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | E-News | Vol. 6, Issue 10

“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12

♦ Events ♦ Worship ♦ Classes ♦ Connect

Events

Masterwork Academy Spring Showcase 2024

Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bernsen Community Life Center (2nd Floor)

Masterwork Academy’s Annual Spring Showcase promises to be a delightful evening filled with student-led music, dance, theater performances and a student art gallery. You’re invited to come and enjoy refreshments before the performances begin. RSVP is requested. We look forward to seeing you there.

VBS/VBX 2024

Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Camp Loughridge Register now!

This year’s theme is “Breaker Rock Beach: God’s Rock-Solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sands”. Kids will be enlightened as they discover that God’s truth is “rock-solid” and never changes. They will learn to speak truth in love, and point others to Jesus and His truths about life. Adventure awaits each day as kids play games, make crafts, and learn scripture. See how we are preparing and check out our Facebook reel. We look forward to a great week! Don’t delay, registration is open until May 17!

Habitat for Humanity

Wall Raising Kick-Off Event

Saturday, May 11; 8:15 a.m.

This wall-raising event marks the beginning of a significant project at a new Habitat for Humanity home funded by First Church Tulsa. The site is located at the corner of E. 29th Pl. N. & N. Birmingham Ave. Up to 20 volunteers can participate and even more can come and cheer them on. Sign up online.

Seasons Women’s Gathering Spring Fling

Monday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Stephenson Hall

Join us for a lovely evening filled with fellowship, creativity, and scripture as local artist, Mary Lee Weaver leads us through a creative project and devotional. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP online. 

Children’s and Youth Choir Spring Musical 2024

Sunday, May 19, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Great Hall, Bernsen Community Life Building

Join us for a special musical presentation by the First Church Choristers and the Celebration Singers entitled, Say What? A Musical for Young Voices - The Story of the Tower of Babel Leading to Pentecost. Enjoy an inspiring evening of music as we explore and connect the biblical stories of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost. Through music, humor and heartwarming narratives, this musical brings these stories from the Old Testament and New Testament together, highlighting the importance of unity amidst diversity. Table seating will be provided and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome, no tickets required.

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First Church Family Swim

Sundays beginning May 27, Camp Loughridge

Young Adult Trivia Nights

Wednesdays beginning June 6, Welltown Brewing

Mission Study focus group sessions

Sundays in June, 9:30 a.m., Stephenson Hall

Worship

Ascension worship service and lunch

Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.; Courtyard

In commemoration of Christ’s ascension into heaven, our special Ascension worship service will be held in the Courtyard with a light lunch following. Contact the church or Dionna Schooley with questions.

Pentecost worship

Sunday, May 19, 11 a.m.; one service in the Sanctuary

Lunch following in the Courtyard

Pentecost is the commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the early church. To celebrate this important event in the Christian faith, we will gather for one combined Festival Sunday service at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. There will be no 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. or TIF services. After worship, you're invited to stay for food and fellowship at the First Family Dinner in the Courtyard.

Classes

Grouped by day, Sunday through Saturday. View details on our website calendar.

Young Adult Sunday school

Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; Room E201

Adult Sunday school classes

Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; locations throughout the church

Details at the Information Desk

Little Lambs

Semester ends Monday, May 13, 10 a.m.; Wiseman Hall

Men’s Monday Bible study

Mondays, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.; E103 Semester ends Monday, May 20 and will resume in the fall.

Downtown Theological Roundtable

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Room E206

Presbyterian Women

For our mission during May, Presbyterian Women are collecting packaged feminine hygiene products for girls in Tulsa Public Schools who struggle to afford them. Place your donated goods in the PW Mission Container located in the atrium on Sundays and Wednesdays. Or, you can donate with cash or by check made out to Presbyterian Women and deliver it to the church office.

• 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

Summer Precept Bible study with Denise Rounds

Begins Tuesday, June 6, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.; Room E100

This is a no-homework study of vital passages from Ephesians will help you discover what God says about the lifestyle of a true believer. And it will equip you to live in a manner worthy or your calling–with the ultimate goal of developing a life marked by maturity, Christlikeness, and peace. Come join us and bring along a friend! 

Connect

Deacons Home Care Ministry

Now accepting requests from First Church members

Need assistance with yard work, minor home repairs or maintenance tasks? Formerly only twice a year, Deacons Days of Care is now accepting requests year-round from First Church members. Email Kathy Wilson, call 918-301-1029 or submit your request online. A team leader will follow up to discuss specifics and scheduling.

Pastor transition update

Visit FirstChurchTulsa.org/PastorTransition

Key events for Congregational Engagement in the pastor transition process are scheduled in May and June, including the presentation of the Mission Study survey results on May 19 and Sunday morning discussion groups during the month of June. These events will be in Stephenson Hall beginning at 9:30 a.m. during the Sunday School hour. All are welcomed to attend to give further input into the work of the Mission Study Team.

Please visit the dedicated area on our website that contains the pastor transition resources, including answers to frequently asked questions, the most recent updates and even a transition roadmap showing our current stage of the process. For additional questions, email the Mission Study Team at FPCtransition@FirstChurchTulsa.org.

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 email 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 her at 918-688-2163.

First Church Prayer Room

Open until May 19; Room 204 next to Kerr Chapel

You are welcome to utilize the Prayer Room that has been set aside for quiet time with the Lord. We continue to pray for the pastor transition and offer weekly prayer prompts to those who sign up online or text @pastorfpc to 81010. Click here to download the prayer schedule for April and May.

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