E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 5 | March 2, 2021 |
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“For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.”
– Hebrews 10:36 NRSV
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Monte Casino students at First Church
Monday, March 1 through the month – 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
For the month of March, First Church is hosting 90 Monte Cassino students and their teachers in the Children’s Ministry area of our main building while repairs are being made to their school due to a water line break. Teachers and students will arrive between 7 and 8 a.m. with parents dropping their students of in the Porte cochere. Pick up time will be between 3 and 3:30 p.m. All COVID-19 safety procedures will be followed, and the Church will conduct extra cleaning procedures. Welcome to the students and their families!
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Spring Break mission opportunities
Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19
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" ... just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve." - Matthew 20:28 NRSV
Are you interested in serving others during Spring Break 2021? Join us by participating in one or more of the following mission-oriented events. All events are listed on our website calendar and you can register online. For more information, email Ministry Assistant Betty Price or call 918-584-4701.
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March 15 – Masterwork Academy
Monday 9 a.m. – noon or 1 -4 p.m.
Join us for a multitude of projects that can be completed by families, K-Groups, or Sunday School classes (children must be supervised by parents). Additional days/times available. Please contact Laura Voth to schedule at 518-257-2602, lauraelisabethart@gmail.com.
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March 16 – John 3:16 Refuge Urban Farm
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 – 11 a.m.
This is an opportunity for all ages! Children and teens are welcome to join their parents. Hear testimonies and do simple weeding and planting on this farm and wonderful ministry. Contact Cindy Webster at 918-777-0046, cwebster@john316mission.org.
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March 17 – Service Day at Camp Loughridge
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Camp Loughridge can use your help! Bring your own work gloves and help the campground with simple projects like trimming, raking, and cleaning, as well as more complex projects like painting and staining. The contact is Jacob McIntosh at 918-446-4194, jacobmcintosh01@gmail.com.
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March 18 – John 3:16 Refuge Urban Farm
Thursday, 9 – 11 a.m.
Another opportunity for all ages! Children and teens are welcome to join their parents to help prep the John 3:16 bus for a makeover. Hear testimonies and help remove the old bus decal … an easy project that’s perfect for many hands. The contact is Cindy Webster at 918-777-0046 or cwebster@john316mission.org.
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March 19 – Little Light House
Friday 9 a.m. – noon
Support Little Light House in their mission to provide Christian education and therapy to children with special needs and their families. Individuals and families are welcome to come assist with preparations for their second half of the spring semester. Contact is Maddie Owens at 918-289-5338 or mowens@littlelighthouse.org.
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Help raise funds for the H2O Project
Sunday, March 21 through Saturday, April 3
During the last two weeks of Lent, the congregation will have the opportunity to participate in the H2O Project and fast from all beverages but water, giving the money saved on purchasing other beverages to the H2O Project of Marion Medical Mission for water wells in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. The cost to dig a well for 150-200 people is $450. The Church has donated enough funds since 2009 to drill 194 wells. The goal for 2021 is to raise $2,700 to drill six wells. Please prayerfully consider giving so that others can have safe, clean water. We will have a table set up in the Atrium for donations on March 21, 14 and April 4. If you want to give via the website, use the pull down menu and select H2O.
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Attend the 2020 Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 21, 9:30 a.m., Stephenson Hall
Join us in Stephenson Hall as we conduct our annual meeting of the membership. We will review 2020, hear from our Church leadership and celebrate our year … in pictures.
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Spring Festival
Saturday, March 27, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Camp Loughridge
Save the date now to participate in our annual Spring Festival including fun for all ages, an egg hunt, Easter treats, pony rides, and bunnies and chicks. No RSVP is necessary.
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Mark your calendar for the Holy Week Prayer Vigil
Thursday, April 1, 9 p.m. through Easter Sunday, April 4, 7 a.m.
The Lenten season is a time for drawing closer to the Lord. The Holy Week Prayer Vigil is a wonderful opportunity to seek the presence of the Lord while connecting with other First Church members in a continuous chain of prayer. The Prayer Vigil includes 116, 30-minute prayer periods. Participants may pray at home or any place they feel comfortable. Specific information regarding the annual Prayer Vigil can be obtained online beginning March 16. Anyone who is unable to register online after March 16 may contact Mark or Paula Peterson by calling 918-296-5548 or texting 918-688-2163.
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Serve as a graphics volunteer with the TV Ministry team
The First Church TV Ministry team is searching for volunteers to help with the onscreen graphics for Sunday morning worship. The work can be done from home and emailed in between Friday afternoon and 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. To find out more about this exciting and important discipleship opportunity, email Doug Crain or call 918-605-3512.
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Apply for Ignite internship
Due Sunday, March 14, 2021
Ignite is an intense nine-week summer internship focused on developing the head, heart and hands of emerging leaders for kingdom impact today, while preparing them for life. You will work as a member of a community, forging relationships with individuals you may not know. You will be immersed into a wide range of ministry opportunities and life settings intended to push you beyond your comfort zone. You will have a blast. Ignite participants get what they put into the program. We are looking for individuals who will give their all. If you are a current 10th, 11th or 12th grade student and are interested in applying, email Steve Wilson for an application.
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Apply now for the Heather Davis Memorial Internship
Due Sunday, March 14, 2021
First Church Youth Ministries is now accepting applications for the Heather Davis Memorial Internship. This is a three-month summer internship for a college student who is interested in youth ministry. Please apply by March 14, 2021 on the Church website.
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Student Scholarships
Due Thursday, April 15, 2021
Apply now for one or more of the scholarships available to First Church members. Find information and application instructions online.
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
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Monday School
Mondays beginning March 8 at noon; Kirkland Library
This semester, Dr. Arden Autry will be studying the Sermon on the Mount. An optional lunch is available in the Bernsen Reception room. To reserve lunch, email Hannah Elliott or call 918-301-1019.
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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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Precepts
Tuesdays 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
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Pastor’s Study with Professor Jerry McCoy, "Faith and Physics"
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and Sundays 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Jerry's topic is, “God is A LOT Bigger Than You Think: The Story Science Tells.” Sign up online for an optional lunch. Find recordings of this class 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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Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. Stephenson Hall
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Wednesday Lenten conversations
Wednesdays, February 24 – March 31
6:15 p.m., Stephenson Hall
Join the pastors in Stephenson Hall for vibrant discussions about prayer, penance and Lent. For those who can’t join us in person, these conversations will be recorded and available here.
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UKirk “Grow” Sunday school
Sundays, 12:15 p.m.; Miller Library – lunch will be served
For young adults 18 to 24 years of age. Julia Metcalf is teaching a Lenten series. During Sunday School, we will also work on our service project for Emergency Infant Services of Tulsa. Lunch will be served!
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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
Check the calendar for weather-related updates. There will be no Vespers Worship on Easter.
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Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 1
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Prayer Vigil
Thursday, April 1 through Sunday, April 4
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Good Friday
Friday, April 2
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TIF-led Easter Watchnight
Saturday, April 3
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Easter Sunday Resurrection Day
Sunday, April 4
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Read the latest Tidings magazine
Tidings magazine is now available at the Church or online for viewing. This issue includes stories about the meaning behind Lent, disciples who volunteer in the music and children’s program, new staffing hires and more. Read on the church website or on ISSUU.
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Health and safety update
We continue to pray for those who are ill with COVID-19 along with the physicians and healthcare staff who care for them. We thank you for continuing to wear face coverings inside our Church facilities including worship and classes.
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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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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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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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