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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | E-News | Vol. 6, Issue 24

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11

Every Member Counts, Every Gift Counts.

Watch the 2025 Stewardship Campaign video

Malachi 3:10 calls us to bring our tithe and trust God's provision. Your estimate of giving is vital for budgeting our ministries and missions. If you haven’t shared yours yet, please do so soon to help finalize the 2025 budget.

Easy ways to submit your pledge

• Click the link below to submit your estimate of giving online.
• Drop your completed pledge card in the offering plate on Sunday.
• Mail your pledge card using the enclosed envelope to the church.

No gift is too small. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for prayerfully considering your estimate of giving.

♦ Events ♦ Worship ♦ Classes ♦ Connect

Events

Advent Wreath Workshop

Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Stephenson Hall

Come to this year's First Family Advent Wreath Workshop to make a unique Advent wreath for your home to use throughout the holiday season! In addition, you'll enjoy intergenerational fellowship and Christmas treats as you create your wreath. Cost is $20 per household (includes one wreath). All ages are welcome! Please register at FirstChurchTulsa.org/AdventWreathWorkshop

Young Adults Friendsgiving Dinner

Sunday, November 24, 7 p.m.

Hanna and Rev. Dan Hutchinson's home

Young adults, join us for the best meal of the year! Dan and Hanna are cooking up turkey and ham, so bring a side, dessert, or drink to share. Please RSVP–we can't wait to see you there!

Thanksgiving Day Worship and Luncheon

Thursday, November 28

11 a.m. worship in Kerr Chapel, lunch following in Stephenson Hall

Those who find themselves without family nearby during the holidays are invited to come for worship and a free Thanksgiving meal hosted by the Deacons. Please RSVP to help the kitchen plan and prepare accordingly.

Sing with the Choir at Christmas

Rehearsals begin Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 p.m., Choir room

Would you like to add your voice to the Chancel Choir for our Christmas services this year? Sing with the Chancel Choir for Christmas Music Sunday on December 22 and Christmas Eve! Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., on November 20, December 4, 11, and 18. For a modest investment of your time, you will be blessed by the experience of singing the message of the Angels: “Glory to the newborn King!” For details, email Ron Pearson or call 918-301-1013. 

First Ladies Council annual Christmas luncheon

Sunday, December 8, 12:15 p.m., Miller Library

The ladies of First Church are invited to enjoy good food, fun and fellowship. There is no cost, but a reservation is needed due to limited space. Click here to reserve your spot or call Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029. 

Advent Video Study Series: Salt & Light

This Advent season, let us prepare for Emmanuel, God with us, by searching our hearts and tailoring our lives to be who we were created to be: the salt and light of the world. Through a 4-week video series on the Biblical stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and John the Baptist, we will learn, and be encouraged to reflect God’s goodness so others may taste and see, and praise, our Father in heaven. This series includes videos and discussion questions for worship services, Sunday School classes, and at-home devotionals. More details on accessing the series will be available soon.

Worship

Recurring classes and events

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

UKirk and Young Adult Sunday school

12 Essentials Doctrines to Transform Your Life

Sundays, 9:30 a.m., E201

Men’s Monday Bible Study

Mondays, 12:00 p.m.; Room E103

Precept Bible Study - The Gospel of John

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; E100

Wednesday Night Downtown

Wednesdays, dinner at 5:15 p.m., classes at 6:15, prepay for dinner here.

Join us for dinner in Stephenson Hall and stay for a class.

Wednesday Night Downtown classes continue through December 11:

Church History: A look at the early Christian Church

With Rev. Dan Hutchinson, Miller Library

Seekers Bible Study - “The Gospel of Matthew”

With Rev. Wambugu Gachungi, Room E104

Food, Farming, and Faith: Voices from the Agricultural Margins

With Rev. James Estes and David Lepine, Room E103

Special guest speaker on December 4 will be Nathan Pickard, Tulsa Assessor/9B.

Special class: Getting Started with Realm

Wednesday, December 11, 6:15 p.m.

This is a special one-session Wednesday Night Downtown class! Director of New Member Outreach Emma Myatt will guide you through Realm, our all-church database, sharing helpful tips to simplify member connections.

Chancel Choir rehearsal

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Choir room

NEXT GEN PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN

AMASS Exodus

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Powerhouse

Pathfinders on Wednesday (P.O.W.)

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Powerhouse

AWANA Clubs

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Area

Hearts for the Lord Bible Study

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Room E313

Presbyterian Women

• Project Days - First and fourth Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Project Room, fourth floor
• Esther Circle - Third Thursday monthly at 10:30 a.m.; Room E202
• Soup Group - Third Thursday monthly at noon; Miller Library
• Priscilla Circle - First Wednesday monthly at 6:30 p.m.; Room E204

Presbyterian Women November Mission

Presbyterian Women's Mission for the month is The Coffee Bunker. Cash donations are being collected this month. A container is located at the Visitor Center- please stop by and show your thanks to our military for their service.

Connect

Session has approved the 2024 Mission Study Report which is now available to the congregation.Thank you to the Mission Study Team for their diligent work planning, gathering information and creating the report that will be an integral tool for First Church during the pastor transition process.

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.

First Friends in the Pews

Sundays in the Atrium, 15 minutes before each worship service

In preparation for welcoming newcomers and visitors, the First Friends in the Pews group gathers to pray before each worship service. The goal is to foster a mindset of hospitality in all elements of our worship and focus our hearts to be inwardly strong and outwardly focused. For more information, email Emma Myatt or call (918) 857-5652.

What’s next in the pastoral transition process?

Please visit the pastor transition page on our website for 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.

Reporting births, marriages and hospitalizations

Since most hospitals are no longer providing information to the church about our members who are 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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