Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | E-News | Vol. 6, Issue 16 | |
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
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♦ Events ♦ Worship ♦ Classes ♦ Connect | |
Camp Sunshine
Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Camp Loughridge
Sponsored by the Board of Deacons, Camp Sunshine is an annual event offering a memorable day camp experience for children with special needs and serious illnesses. Camp Loughridge provides the perfect setting for these children and their families to enjoy a day of fun, including crafts, boating, a giant swing, and swimming. Families of children with health or developmental issues, please register here. If you can help with the event, sign up to be a volunteer.
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Faith & Film – an all-church summer Sunday School class
Sundays through Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m.; Miller Library
Throughout August, explore how faith intersects culture on the silver screen as we examine Christian themes that emerge in secular movies. For the month of August, Jacob Thompson leads a discussion on The Chosen Season 2. We hope to see you there!
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Ping Pong with a Purpose - Cookout and Tournament
Sunday, August 18, 12:15 p.m., Stephenson Hall and Courtyard
All ages are welcome to enjoy food, fun, and fellowship at the annual ping pong tournament benefiting our mission at Anderson Elementary. Sign up to compete in the men's, women's, high school, middle school, and elementary categories. You can also learn how to get involved at Anderson as a mentor in the impactful Lunch Buddy Program. There is no cost to enter, but your donations will help replenish Anderson’s clothes closet with coats and uniform pants that elementary students need throughout the year. Register now and make a difference!
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Matson Cup Golf Tournament
Monday, September 16, Check-in at 7:30 a.m., Tournament starts at 9 a.m.
MeadowBrook Country Club
Join us for the 17th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Helping Hand. Support our ministry’s mission to serve the most vulnerable in our community. Your registration fee includes the tournament, lunch, and is a tax-deductible donation to our Helping Hand Ministry. Register now at FirstChurchTulsa.org/golf24.
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Save the date:
Farewell reception for Gary Mathews
Sunday, August 18, 12:15 p.m., Atrium and Stephenson Hall
Newcomer Gathering
Sunday, August 25, 9:30 a.m., Room E202
Breakfast on Boston
Sunday, September 8, 9:15 a.m., West side of church on Boston Avenue
Ron Pearson’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, September 21, 6:00 p.m., Cox Business Convention Center
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Communion in the Sanctuary
August 4, 11 a.m., traditional worship
Gather at the Lord's table as we partake in communion provided by the elders. Please join us for this holy sacrament that is central to Presbyterian worship and faith.
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Weekly worship services
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall
Sundays, 8 a.m.
Traditional worship in Kerr Chapel
Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
Sundays, 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
Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Tulsa International Fellowship worship
See all other scheduled worship and classes on our website event calendar.
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Weekly classes and events | |
Faith & Film all-church Sunday School class
Sundays, through Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m.; Miller Library
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First Church Family Swim
Sundays through September 1, 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
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Exodus nights
Final session Tuesday, August 6, 7 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
High school students are invited to our weekly summer gathering at the Camp Loughridge aquatic center to swim, hang out, eat snacks and have conversations about faith. For more information, contact Steve Wilson.
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Pathfinders T.I.N.A.
Final session Wednesday, August 7, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Powerhouse
Totally Into (g)Narly Adventures (T.I.N.A.) is our summer weekly Wednesday night gathering. Pathfinders get together to enjoy community, a Bible study led by our Ignite summer interns, and small groups.
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Young Adult Trivia Night
Ends Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m.; Welltown Brewing
Young adults are invited to meet with us every Wednesday for trivia. For more information, contact Rev. Julia Metcalf.
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Presbyterian Women Project Days
First and fourth Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Project Room, fourth floor
No meeting on August 1.
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Join the Meal Train Team
Love cooking and helping others? Put your skills to good use by occasionally providing meals for our members. Join our team and we'll send you an email link to a Meal Train and you can participate as you are able. No committee meetings required! Interested? Contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 or email kwilson@firstchurchtulsa.org.
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Seeking candidates for the Parish Visitor position
Providing spiritual support to those facing difficult times, whether in healthcare facilities or homebound, is a vital way we share God's love with one another. First Church Tulsa is seeking a person with a heart to listen, pray, and provide spiritual support to those going through a difficult season of life. We are accepting applications for Parish Visitor. To learn more, contact Duff Points at 918-301-1018 or apply on the First Church website.
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First Friends in the Pews
Sundays in the Atrium, 15 minutes before each worship service
Join us as we foster a mindset of hospitality in all elements of our worship and focus our hearts to be inwardly strong and outwardly focused. In preparation for welcoming newcomers and visitors, the First Friends in the Pews group gathers to pray before each worship service. For more information, email Emma Myatt or call (918) 857-5652.
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What’s next in the pastoral transition process?
The Mission Study Team is compiling all findings from the survey and focus group discussions into a single mission study report. This report will define and project the ministry priorities and goals for the next 3-5 years for First Church. It will aid in aligning new pastoral leadership with the church ministries.
Please visit the pastor transition page on our website for additional information about the process, 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.
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Get involved with the TV Ministry Team!
Have you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of our television and social media broadcasts? Are you eager to learn video skills and assist us in broadcasting our worship to thousands of viewers each week? The broadcast team is actively seeing new team members to join us in this important part of our mission. Please call or text our TV/Video Manager Alex Pennell at 314-607-1032.
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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.
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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 email Kathy Wilson to report hospitalizations, births and marriages. To directly request prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, call Paula Peterson at 918-296-5548 or text her at 918-688-2163.
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