E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 9 | May 4, 2021 |
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“Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart and a humble mind.”
– 1 Peter 3:8 NRSV
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AWANA Awards
Wednesday, May 5
Dinner 5:15 – 6:00, Awards 6:00 – 7:00 in Stephenson Hall; attendance RSVP required
Make plans now to attend the children’s AWANA dinner and awards where we celebrate our children! For more information, contact Kiona Tyler at 918-301-1008 or click here. If you’d like to watch the event beginning at 6 p.m. live, click over to Facebook.com/FPCChildrens.
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Days of Care
Saturday mornings in May
Join the Deacons Saturday mornings throughout the month of May for Days of Care serving congregation members that need help on outside home projects. Additionally, if you or someone you know needs assistance contact Elizabeth DeVore at 918-728-5327 or Joe Land at 918-232-1306. Register online here.
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Seeking mural designers for Powerhouse
Deadline is Saturday, May 15
We are seeking a muralist to design the building art for our Powerhouse building which is the home of our mid and senior high ministry programs. We are seeking artists to submit their portfolios for consideration. Read more here.
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Global Mission Partners Zoom
Monday, May 17, noon – 12:45 p.m.; Monthly, third Mondays through the summer
Our mission partners are on the ground, sleeves rolled up and serving in Jesus’ name. Join us for a lunchtime update on Zoom and learn about their victories and needs. Registration is required and Zoom details will be provided. Register here or contact Betty Price at 918-301-1039. “Mission is an acted out doxology. That is its deepest secret.” – Lesslie Newbigin
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Communion element pick-up
Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Bernsen covered drive
For those of you sheltering at home, drive through our Bernsen building covered drive to pick up “at-home” communion elements. Then, join us online or Cox. Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m. to participate in communion. Summer communion is scheduled for Sunday, August 1 and the communion element pick-up will be Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Summer Swim
Sundays, June 6 – August 19, 1:45 – 5:00 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
Join your fellow members for summer swim at Camp Loughridge followed by Vespers at 5 p.m.
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Glimpses of Grace
Sundays, June 20 – July 11, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Previously known as Autobiographies of Grace, please join us as members of the First Church community share their personal testimonies of how Jesus Christ has been at work in and through their lives.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Monday – Friday, June 21 – 25 at Camp Loughridge
This is an exciting time of year as kids are beginning to come back to events and we expect a vibrant and fun VBS this year. We are currently signing up volunteers to help at VBS. If you’re interested, contact Kiona Tyler at 918-301-1008 or register online.
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Early registration for summer camp
Monday-Friday in June and July, Camp Loughridge
Registration is now open for students to attend summer day camp. This program allows students to be outdoors participating in archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, challenge and ropes course elements, chapel, court sports and games, nature hikes, sports, field games and swimming. Camp Loughridge is offering special programing for children with Autism. Apply online.
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National Day of Prayer worship and lunch
Thursday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.; Courtyard
Join us for this special worship service on the National Day of Prayer. This day observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” There will be a light lunch following the service.
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Ascension worship service
Thursday, May 13, 11:30 a.m.; Courtyard
Celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven with a special service in the Courtyard. “He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.” There will be a light lunch following the service.
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Prayer Gathering
Thursday, May 13, 5:30 p.m.; Miller Library
Join us monthly on the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. for a time of contemplative prayer and music.
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Pentecost Festival Sunday and First Family Dinner
Sunday, May 23
One service at 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Join us for one worship service with communion followed by the First Family Dinner in the Courtyard.
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Contemporary worship
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Traditional worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Sanctuary
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TIF worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Great Hall
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Vespers Evening Worship
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.; Courtyard
Beginning June 6, Vespers will be held at Camp Loughridge.
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Watch our live message from a pastor on Facebook at 10:10 a.m. (or thereabouts) each Tuesday and Thursday.
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
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Monday School
Mondays through May 10 at noon; Kirkland Library
We are studying the Sermon on the Mount with Dr. Arden Autry. Join us for lunch in Bernsen Reception room by booking your reservation with Hannah Elliott at 918-301-1019.
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Precepts
Tuesdays through June 22 at 9:30 a.m.; E100
Denise Rounds leads a study over the books of Colossians and Philemon.
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UKirk “Gather” fellowship worship
Tuesdays, 7 – 8:15 p.m.; The University of Tulsa Sharp Chapel
Follow us on Instagram @ukirktulsa for updates or email Julia Metcalf for more information. Julia is leading a study called “Nothing to Prove.”
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Pastor’s Study “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and Sundays 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Rev. Jim Miller guides us through the timeless classic “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis. RSVP/pay for lunch here. Watch the video of this class published the Friday after each session here.
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.; Miller Library
Phillip Bowman and Rev. Dan Hutchinson discuss “The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society” by Lesslie Newbigin.
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Praying the Psalms in Color
Thursdays through May 20 at 9:30 a.m.; Courtyard
Join us for Praying the Psalms in Color. This class will dive into Bible art journaling as an artistic way for you to connect with scriptures through drawing, coloring, meditation and prayer. To sign up please email Hannah Elliott or call 918-301-1019.
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UKirk “Grow” Sunday school
Sundays, 12:15 p.m.; Miller Library – No class May 9
For young adults 18 to 24 years of age.
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How to register for events
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Go to the website event page
- Select “all events” to see the monthly calendar
- Select the event you’re interested and click
- There you will find additional information, contacts & registration information
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First Church Help Ministry provides financial assistance for members
If you’re in need of financial support or can help a fellow member, please let us know.
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Health and safety update
Beginning May 1, 2021, the First Church Tulsa COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force and Session recommend face covering for members and visitors coming to the Church through May. Masks are no longer ‘required.’ Other changes include: coffee will be served on Sundays and gathering will be allowed in the Atrium, there will be no limit of people inside elevators and restrooms, gel and mask stations will be moved to the sides of the gathering areas, and visitors may return to the third floor business offices. We also hope to add the other services back to Sunday in the coming months. Find additional information online. We are grateful for the unprecedented efforts made by so many to examine and review the best course forward for this congregation. With gratitude to God for blessings received both at home and together, we commend each of you into the care and keeping of our Lord Jesus, the Lord of the Church!
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Request prayer or report a birth, marriage or hospitalization
To report a status or for afterhours emergencies, call 918-584-4701. To request prayer, call the Church and ask for Kathy Wilson at 918-584-4701, or contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548.
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Realm online directory
Are you interested in using the Church’s new online directory and app? To get an account, email Kathy Wilson or call 918-301-1029.
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