NOVEMBER 1, 2020
“He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:29-31 NRSV
Daylight saving time 2020 ends – fall back one hour
Remember to fall back 1 hour
See all First Church events and worship at FirstChurchTulsa.org/events
All-city Thanksgiving worship at First Church
Monday, November 23, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Members, please join us as we host the all-city Thanksgiving worship at First Church. Churches from across the city of Tulsa including Agape Bible Fellowship, Asbury Methodist, First Baptist, First Baptist North Tulsa, First United Methodist and World Won For Christ Family Life Ministries will gather to pray and give thanks. Social distancing and safety protocols will be in place as we celebrate the Lord’s gifts together.
Thanksgiving Day worship and luncheon
Hosted by the Deacons
Thursday, November 26, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Chapel and Stephenson Hall
The Deacons are hosting a Thanksgiving Day Worship service and lunch for those who find themselves without family this year. Worship will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. and lunch will follow in Stephenson Hall at noon. Please call the Church to RSVP at 918-584-4701 or reserve your space online.
Better together through Christ
2020-21 stewardship
Thank you very much for your ongoing gifts to the Church which allows us to help the community and the world through mission work. When you have a moment, please return your stewardship envelopes to the Church office. If you’d like to pledge online, please visit our website at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Give.
Realm online directory and more
Second round of invitation letters hitting email now
Check your email as we have recently sent FCT members who have not yet logged on to our new cloud-based database, Realm, emails with an overview of the program and instructions about how to log on. You can use a desktop computer, smartphone, iPad or tablet to log on and take ownership of the data in your profile. Check and update contact information, add or update a profile picture, enter skills and interests, and check privacy settings. You can also manage and check financial contributions, register for events, access the online directory of other FPC members on Realm, and connect with other members of their groups. If you have any questions, you may e-mail contactus@firstchurchtulsa.org or call Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029.  
Little Lambs
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
Playground
Monday School with Dr. Arden Autry – Apostles Creed
Mondays, 12:00 p.m.
Kirkland Library
Sign up online for an optional lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Precepts led by Denise Rounds – Philippians and cultivating joy
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Room E100
10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Find us on Facebook. Facebook.com/FirstChurchTulsa
UKirk “Gather” for ages 18-24
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Miller Library

Join us for food, friendship and fun.
Follow us on Instagram @ukirktulsa for updates. Email Julia Metcalf for more information.
Marys & Marthas Bible Study
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. September through May
The M&Ms Bible Study, recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, invites new members to join. Read this story about the group. For more information on joining, email Monte Prater or Joan Hoar.  
Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller – “The Pilgrim’s Progress”
Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Stephenson Hall
Sign up online for an optional lunch. Find recordings of this class at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7509710.
Downtown Theological Roundtable with Phillip Bowman & Rev. Dan Hutchinson – “Theology Brewed in an African Pot”
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
Miller Library
Sign up online at our web calendar.
UKirk “Grow” for ages 18-24
Sundays, 12:15–1:30 p.m.
Room E201
Join us for a free lunch and lesson that intertwines life and faith. 
UKirk Fall Party
November 20, 2020, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Metcalf backyard
Join us for fellowship and fun at the UKirk Fall Party. For more information on this event or for details about the location, contact Julia Metcalf at 918-584-4701.
Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa (WNDT) Fall 2020
5:15 p.m. dinner and 6:15 p.m. classes
Sign up for an optional dinner at FirstChurchTulsa.org/WNDT.
Dr. Miller’s class – Bridging the Divide 
Through November 18
Stephenson Hall
Please join us for this special series on the ongoing racial divide in Tulsa. FPC pastors as well as Terry Buxton, Anthony Scott and Mel Cooper share their perceptions.
AWANA
Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m. - Downstairs in the Children’s Ministry Area (Age 2-grade 4)

Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – Prayer Service
Miller Library
Sundays 8:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship
Stephenson Hall
Sundays 11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Sundays 11:00 a.m. – Tulsa International Fellowship Worship
Great Hall
Sundays 5:00 p.m. – Vespers (through November 22)
Camp Loughridge K-Dome
Evening worship for all ages outdoors – please bring chairs or blankets.
Register your worship attendance please
Click this link to let us know that you’ve attended worship. Thank you.
First Church Merch
Order online at CafePress
Find First Church branded wearables and more at the CafePress First Church online store at CafePress.com/FirstChurchTulsa.
Make a prayer request or report a birth, marriage or hospitalization
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.
FPC Help Ministry for member financial assistance
If you’re in need of financial support or can help a fellow member in the time of need, please let us know.
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Publication archives
Find all of our most recent publications at these links from bulletins to issues of Tidings.
FirstChurchTulsa.org • Do you have questions? Call us at 918-584-4701