“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!”
– 2 Corinthians 5:17 NRSV
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This Sunday, October 4, is World Communion Sunday and there will be one morning service at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. TIF worship will join the 11 a.m. service in the Sanctuary. We will also have 5 p.m. Vespers worship at Camp Loughridge.
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Better together through Christ
2020-21 stewardship time
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Stewardship letters are mailing now. May the Lord guide you and your family as you consider what your response to His blessings will be in 2021. In addition to completing the stewardship pledge card, you can pledge on our website at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Give or on Realm at onrealm.org/FirstChurchTulsa. Many thanks.
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Home communion elements pick-up
Saturday, October 3, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Church porte-cochère
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Sunday, October 4, is Communion Sunday and we will be serving elements at our Church services. If you plan on watching services from home and would also like to participate, we are distributing portable communion elements at the Church’s south door porte-cochère Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Simply drive through and Deacons and Elders will distribute the number of kits you need while you stay in your car! For Homebound members, the elements will be delivered to your place of residence as requested. If you have any questions please call Bev Carter at 918-301-1004.
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Inquirers Class
Sundays October 4, 11, 18 & 25; 9:15–10:40 a.m.
October 4, 12:30–1:30 p.m. lunch event with Dr. Jim Miller
Room E104
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Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about membership at First Church? The Inquirers Class is a perfect place to come meet others, get to know some of our pastors and ask questions about membership. Special conversation with Dr. Miller, Sunday, October 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. box lunch provided. Sign up for the class here, email Patricia Hall or call 918 301-1028.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, October 4, 8–11 a.m. & noon–2 p.m., by appointment
Bernsen Building, 2nd Floor Gym
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First Church Merch
Order online at CafePress
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Ron Pearson’s 47th Annual Organ Concert
Sunday, October 11, 4 p.m.
Sanctuary
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Join Director of Music Ministries Ron Pearson for his 47th Annual Organ Concert in the Sanctuary of First Church. There will be a reception following the event. For those staying at home, the concert will be broadcast on Livestream. Click here to view.
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Pathfinders Fall Retreat
Friday and Saturday, October 23-24
Camp Loughridge
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Save the date and stay tuned for details to follow. |
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Fall Festival – Save the date
Sunday, October 25, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Camp Loughridge
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This year’s Fall Festival will feature carnival games and a bar-b-que dinner. After dinner, carnival-goers can attend evening worship at the Vespers service beginning at 5 p.m. Watch for more information on the website calendar and in the next issue of E-News. |
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Playground
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Parents and children ages birth to pre-school enjoy a Bible story, singing and playtime. |
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Monday School
Mondays, 12:00 p.m.
Kirkland Library
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Dr. Arden Autry presents a study on The Apostles Creed. For more information, email Hannah Elliott. Sign up for an optional lunch at 11:30 a.m. here.
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Precepts
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Room E100
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Join Dr. Jim Miller and others for a short thought on Facebook Live, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:10 a.m.
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Pastor’s Study
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Stephenson Hall
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Dr. Miller leads a study of John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” followed by a study of a C.S. Lewis favorite, “Mere Christianity.” Purchase your Wednesday lunch in advance by registering online. A recording of each class can be found online each Friday following the class.
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
Miller Library
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An in-depth thoughtful discussion about the books important to our theological upbringing and heritage. This fall we study, “Theology Brewed in an African Pot,” by Orobator. Sign up here. For more information, email Phillip Bowman or call 918-630-1786.
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K Groups (small groups)
Beginning Monday, October 5
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This fall, K Groups are conducting a six-week study on “God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally,” by Doug Pollock. You will meet with your small group for six-weeks to discuss incorporating Jesus into our daily conversations. Sign up and we will find a group for you. Sign up here. For more information, email Phillip Bowman or call 918-630-1786.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa (WNDT) Fall 2020
Wednesdays, beginning September 16
5:15 p.m. dinner and 6:15 p.m. classes
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Wednesday nights are a vibrant time of fellowship and spiritual growth at First Church. Join us for an optional Church dinner followed by AWANA and POW for children, youth and several adult offerings. For more information, email Kiona Tyler for children’s programming and Hannah Elliott for adult programming. Prebook your dinner by ordering online at FirstChurchTulsa.org/WNDT.
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AWANA
Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Downstairs in the Children’s Ministry Area
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Children two years of age to grade four. Click here to register your child-required. Click here to volunteer.
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Dr. Miller’s Class – The Spiritual DNA of First Church
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Room E104
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Seeker's Bible Study: The Gospel of John
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Room E103
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Theology of Parenthood with Rev. Dan Hutchinson and Sarah Savage
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Miller Library
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Children’s
Sundays, beginning September 20
8:30 a.m. Childcare for infants through PreK
9:30 a.m. Sunday school for infants through grade 4
9:30 a.m. Worship 101 for kindergarten through grade 4
11:00 a.m. Childcare with lesson for infants through PreK
11:00 a.m. K-2 Quest for kindergarten through grade 2 (after the Children’s Moment in worship)
COVID-19 precautions are still in place for the Children’s Ministry and registering is required so we may have no-touch check-in available. RSVP here.
Pathfinders and Exodus
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Powerhouse
All students fifth through eighth grade (Pathfinders), and students ninth through grade 12 (Exodus) are meeting in the Powerhouse which opens at 9:20 a.m. Each student is encouraged to prescreen his or her temperature at home, and each will be rescreened at Church. Masks are required inside the Powerhouse and we will provide masks to the students who don’t have one.
Adult Sunday school
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Some of the adult Sunday school classes are already meeting. For more information, email Hannah Elliott at the Church.
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Sunday, October 4 is World Communion Sunday and we will have one service Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Sunday School will continue although all other morning services are canceled. The 8:30 a.m. Stephenson Hall and TIF worship services will resume Sunday, October 11. We WILL be having Vespers Worship service at Camp Loughridge at 5 p.m.
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11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship – World Communion Sunday
Sanctuary
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Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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5:00 p.m. – Vespers – Sundays through November 2020
Camp Loughridge K-Dome
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Evening worship service for all ages takes place outdoors - please bring your own chairs or blankets. |
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8:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship
Stephenson Hall
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11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
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Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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11:00 a.m. – Tulsa International Fellowship Worship – Sundays
Great Hall
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5:00 p.m. – Vespers – Sundays through November 2020
Camp Loughridge K-Dome
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Evening worship service for all ages takes place outdoors - please bring your own chairs or blankets. |
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5:30 p.m. – Prayer Service – Thursdays
Miller Library
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Rev. Estes and Allison Biggs invite you to join us for the prayer gathering on Thursday evenings, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Miller Library. We hope you will consider joining us for a beautiful time of fellowship and prayer. We are so appreciative of your heart for others, and we pray that your spirits are lifted this week.
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Register worship attendance |
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Please register if you’ve attended worship in person or online by clicking here.
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Do you find yourself carrying an unusual financial burden in this season or do you know someone in the Church that is? If so, please let us know and speak confidentially with an elder. |
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Updates and prayer requests |
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Submit a birth, marriage, hospitalization or death, please email Bev Carter or call 918-301-1029. For prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, call Paula or Mark Peterson at 918-296-5548 or email mandppeterson@msn.com. For afterhours emergencies, please call 918-584-4701.
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