E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 15 | August 3, 2021 |
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“Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may be restored; renew our days as of old.”
– Lamentations 5:21, 18 NRSV
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Global Leadership Summit
Thursday and Friday, August 5 & 6, 2021
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Join us at the Church or online for presentations via broadcast from a world-class leadership faculty. Learn more here.
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New Inquirers’ Class for prospective members
Sundays, August 8-29, 9:30 a.m.; E-104
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Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about First Church Tulsa? The Inquirers’ Class is a perfect place to come meet others, get to know some of our pastors and ask questions. Sign up for this four-week class now by contacting Patricia at the Church or registering on Realm.
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Global Mission Partners Zoom with African missionaries
Monday, August 16, noon – 12:45 p.m. on Zoom
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Join us for a lunchtime update on Zoom and talk with our mission partners about their victories and needs. Registration is required and Zoom details will be provided. Register here or contact Betty Price at 918-301-1039.
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Children’s programming
Sunday, August 15, Promotion Sunday
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Children’s Ministry Sunday School classes will promote to their new classrooms.
Sunday, August 22, 9:30 a.m., Kindergarten blessing
Sunday, August 29, 9:30 a.m., 4th grade Bible celebration
For more information on these events, contact Kiona Tyler in the Children’s Ministry at the Church.
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Petra Kids Ministries Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction
Saturday, August 21, 6 – 10 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa
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This year’s theme is “Rooted” focusing on all PKM has achieved and what the future holds with your help. Join us in person for dinner and fellowship and bid on more than 50 items in our online auction. Learn more and reserve your table or tickets today here.
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Register now for Annual Ping Pong Tournament & Cookout
Sunday, August 22, 12:15 p.m.; Courtyard
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The return of the annual Ping Pong Tournament and Cookout is on August 22 after the 11:00 service. All ages can participate. The event will be the kick-off for signing up to be a Lunch Buddy at our Masterwork Academy partner school, Anderson Elementary. We are excited to start a new mentoring lunch buddy program as well as Community Nights with our partner in education, Anderson Elementary. To register for the free cookout or volunteer as a lunch buddy, please click here or contact Betty Price at 918-301-1039.
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Meet our theologian, Wes Vander Lugt at the cookout
Sunday, August 22, after 11 a.m. worship
Our new theologian will be joining us for the first time and he will be attending the cookout on August 22. Please come and welcome him.
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Breakfast on Boston
Sunday, September 12, 9:30 a.m.
Featuring saxophonist, Grady Nichols
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Enjoy food, fellowship and fun at this year’s Breakfast on Boston. Bring the entire family and enjoy the return of programming for the fall. There will be live music by Grady Nichols, pony rides, face painting and a hot breakfast. Adults $6, children $3 and children under three years of age are free. Register here. For questions, reach out to Hannah Elliott at the Church.
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Sign up now to golf in the Matson Cup
Benefiting Helping Hand ministry
Monday, September 20, 9 a.m. – noon; Meadowbrook Country Club
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Proceeds benefit Helping Hand which helps the most vulnerable in our community. Contact Betty Price at the Church for more information, 918-301-1039 or register online.
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First Church chronicles the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Through Wednesday, September 8, Church hours; North Atrium
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The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial has brought the role of faith community to the forefront. Our History & Archives committee has put together a display in the Atrium featuring imagery and information about Dr. C.W. Kerr, pastor of First Church during the massacre, his family, the Church and members who witnessed the event. Thanks to the FPC Tulsa History & Archives Committee, Tulsa Historical Society and Museum – Luke Williams, curator. To request an oral class presentation, email History & Archives.
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Keith & Kristyn Getty Concert - Christ Our Hope Tour
Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m.; Sanctuary
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Make plans now to attend the upcoming concert of modern hymn writers, Keith and Kristyn Getty, and their band. Tickets are on sale now at FirstChurchTulsa.org/Getty21 and at the front desk at the Church. Enjoy this video of the Getty’s from their most recent Sing! Global conference.
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Volunteer with the Children’s Ministry
Sundays
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Children's ministry is in need of Sunday school teachers and classroom helpers this fall. We prepare all the lessons and send them out each week. We also set up the necessary supplies and materials in the classrooms during the week. Your part is to prayerfully read over the lesson, pray for your kids and show up on Sunday morning ready to assist. Call Sarah Savage or Rachel Tsuma at the Church or register online.
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Fall programming begins the week of Sunday, September 12 with Monday School, Precepts, Wednesday Night Downtown dinner and classes, and Awana. Pastor’s Study on Sundays and Wednesdays will begin the week of September 19.
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UKirk “Gather” and “Grow” for adults 18-24 |
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Gather - Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; locations vary
The August 4 meeting will conclude the God + Me classes. August 11 we will celebrate coming back to school with a “Float and Flick” event where we will swim and watch a movie. Follow us on Instagram @ukirktulsa for updates or email Julia Metcalf.
Grow - Sundays, 12:15-1:30 p.m.; Miller Library
Grow returns to our normal meeting time and location with a host of teachers in August including Jaclyn Metcalf, Megan Harris and Michael Grogan.
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Young Adult Community Nights
Monday evenings through August 16
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Summer Swim
Sundays, now through August 29, 1:45 – 5:00 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
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Join your fellow members for summer swim at Camp Loughridge followed by Vespers at 5 p.m. |
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Tulsa International Fellowship Prayers
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – noon; Great Hall
All are welcome to this TIF prayer worship led by Wambugu Gachungi.
10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Tune in to our Facebook page for a live message from one of our pastors.
Prayer Gathering
Thursday, August 12, 5:30 p.m. in Miller Library; second Thursdays monthly
Join us monthly for a time of contemplative prayer and music.
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Contemporary worship
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Traditional worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Sanctuary
TIF worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Great Hall
Vespers Evening Worship
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
Join us for Summer Swim and then for Vespers worship outside.
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*Beginning Sunday, September 12, First Church will return to the standard five worship services on Sunday mornings including the 8 a.m. traditional worship in the Chapel and the 11:00 a.m. contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall.
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To view online, click the blue links above. |
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Access the Realm Church directory |
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If you would like to access Church members’ contact information via our new digital directory on your desktop or our phone app, contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029. Once on Realm, you can connect with others, RSVP for events and even process your pledged donations.
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Notifications of hospitalizations, births, marriages |
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Please notify Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 if you know of someone in the hospital. We will connect with them through calls, notes of encouragement or pastor visits based upon hospital guidelines.
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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. We’ll be standing by to help you. If you have an afterhours emergency, call 918-584-4701.
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