E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 3 | February 2, 2021 |
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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
– Galatians 6:9 NIV
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Youth Sunday
Sunday, February 7
Join us as our youth lead the way in worship. Julia Metcalf will be preaching at the 8:30 a.m. Contemporary and 11 a.m. Sanctuary worship services. Seniors Ellie Swan and Katie Ragland will give a reflection on verses from the Bible. TIF youth will be leading their service at 11 a.m. in the Great Hall with Spencer Cavin preaching. The youth will also be accepting donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring to alleviate hunger and the proceeds will go to Helping Hand Ministry.
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Souper Bowl of Caring
Sunday, February 7, worship hours
First Church youth will be stationed throughout the Church to collect donations to fight hunger in Tulsa. Their goal is to have each worshiper donate $1. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement created by a Church youth group in the 1990s. First Church donations will be given to Helping Hand Ministries. Click here to donate online and select “designated gift” and notate “Souper Bowl.”
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UKirk “Serves” Emergency Infant Services
Sunday, February 7, 12:15 p.m.; Miller Library
UKirk members ages 18-24 meet at the Church and assemble client boxes. Lunch included.
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Ash Wednesday dinner and worship
Wednesday, February 17
Soup dinner 5:30 p.m., Stephenson Hall, Worship service 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Join us for this first day of Lent and holy day of prayer.
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Lenten Study 2021 – “The Hole in Our Holiness”
Begins February 17, Small Groups (K Groups)
We are beginning a seven-week Lenten study as we examine holiness today. We will be reading the short book “The Hole in Our Holiness” by Kevin DeYoung, which explores questions such as: What does it mean to be holy? Why should we care? And how can we change? This is a book for those of us who are ready to take holiness seriously, ready to be more like Jesus, ready to live in light of the grace that produces godliness. To participate, contact Phillip Bowman for more information, to find a group or to get resources for your own group.
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Wednesday Lenten conversations
Wednesdays, February 24 - March 31
6:15 p.m., Stephenson Hall
New this year, replacing the Wednesday night Lenten worship service, join us 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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Lynn Fesperman joins staff
We welcome Lynn Fesperman who has joined the Church staff as the executive director of operations replacing Bruce Blackman who has recently retired. Before joining the Church, Lynn served as the president and CEO of GT Industries of Oklahoma - a specialty distributor of tapes and adhesives, rubber goods, hose and fittings, and high temperature insulation materials. Lynn is a long-time member of the Church, a member of Southside Rotary and Leadership Tulsa, and has served as a board member at DVIS, Street School and Tulsa Boys Home. Welcome Lynn.
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Now accepting intern applications
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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First Church scholarships available
April 15 deadline
The First Presbyterian Church scholarship program provides financial aid to qualified individuals seeking to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. Most of the scholarships are awarded based on need, academic potential and performance. Learn more about the scholarships and the application process by visiting us online.
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Masterwork Academy is seeking a part-time program coordinator
The Masterwork program coordinator provides administrative, organizational and scheduling support while building relationships within First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa to recruit volunteers. Get additional information and apply online.
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UKirk “Grow” Sunday school for ages 18 – 24
Sundays, 12:15 p.m.; Miller Library – lunch will be served
For young adults 18 to 24 years of age. Julia Metcalf teaches a series called “Made in God’s Image,” throughout the month.
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Link directly to Facebook here.
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UKirk “Gather” fellowship worship for ages 18 – 24
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. This class will also be repeated Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. 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 A. W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of God." Sign up on the website calendar.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa
Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. dinner, classes at 6:15 p.m.
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Seekers taught by Rev. Wambugu on the Gospel of John.
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Faith and Physics taught by Professor Jerry McCoy.
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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
Cox Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 10 p.m.
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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
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Prayer worship – All-City Prayer
Thursdays through February 11, 5:30 p.m.; Miller Library
To view online, click the blue links above.
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Spring Festival - Saturday, March 27
Palm Sunday - Sunday, March 28
Maundy Thursday - Thursday, April 1
Prayer Vigil - Thursday, April 1 through Sunday, April 4, registration details to come
Good Friday - Friday, April 2
TIF-led Easter Watchnight - Saturday, April 3
Easter Sunday Resurrection Day - Sunday, April 4
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Pray-ers Ministry needs you
Did you know that someone has been praying for you throughout the year? The Pray-ers Ministry is a group of 70+ First Church members who engage in daily prayer for our Church membership. Every year, each Pray-er is assigned seven member individuals and/or families for whom they pray for by name daily for a year. If you would like to join this quiet ministry, please email Hannah Elliott or call 918-301-1019.
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Volunteer to work with children
The Children’s Ministry is looking for several volunteers to help with Sunday School, AWANA and special events. To serve, email Sarah Savage, director of Children’s Ministry, or call her at 918-301-1011.
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Praying for those with cancer
Do you or a loved one have cancer? Members of the Guild of Intercessors pray every day for those on the Guild's cancer list. If you would like to add yourself, a loved one, or a friend or colleague to this confidential list, please contact Paula Peterson 918-296-5548; mandppeterson@msn.com or Monte Prater 918-605-9719; monteprater@aol.com.
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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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New events and more
To get updated information on worship and events, find our calendar online.
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Health and safety update
We pray for those who are ill with Covid-19 and their families along with the physicians and healthcare staff who care for them. A friendly reminder that there is a "mask always" requirement inside our Church facilities including worship and classes.
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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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