First Church E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 23 | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
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“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
– Hebrews 11:1 NRSV
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Organ concert featuring Thomas Gaynor
Friday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sanctuary
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The Tulsa Chapter of the American Guild of Organists invites you to an organ concert presented by Mr. Thomas Gaynor, a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts at the Eastman School of Music. The program will include the rarely heard Passion Symphony of Marcel Dupre, which is a four-movement musical narrative of the life of Christ. Please join us for this free event.
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Adopt a student for Celebrating Christmas Together
Sunday, November 21 & Sunday November 28; Atrium Table
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Stop by our Celebrating Christmas Together table in the Atrium to adopt one or more Anderson Elementary students for Christmas. We will take your donations of $50 per student and fill bags with Bibles, board games, story books, socks, and sweatshirt and more. You can also sponsor a student clicking this link online. For questions, contact the Church, Jim Inhofe or Cindy DeVore.
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Communion Element Pick-up
Monday, November 22 – Wednesday, November 24, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Atrium desk
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If you would like to partake in communion at home while watching worship online Sunday, November 28, then pick up your communion elements at the Church at the beginning of the week. Call Cathy Mitchell in advance to let her know when to have the elements ready for you at 918-584-4701.
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Thanksgiving lunch and worship
Thursday, November 25, 11 a.m. worship/Chapel and noon lunch/Stephenson Hall
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The Deacons are hosting Thanksgiving lunch for those who find themselves without family nearby after worship in the Chapel. There is no cost for the meal, but donations are gladly accepted. RSVP for the meal by Saturday, November 20 by contacting Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 or registering online.
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Keith & Kristyn Getty Concert in April 2022
Purchase Christmas special discounted tickets Nov. 26 – Dec. 31
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Give your loved ones the gift of joyful music and worship for Christmas. Purchase tickets online between Friday, November 26 and Friday, December 31, and save $5 off the standard price of the $35 per ticket. Tickets will make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers. Keith and Kristyn Getty will perform at First Church on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Presbyterian Women fundraiser benefiting Coffee Bunker
Month of November, donate in the Atrium collection box
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The Presbyterian Women’s November mission is to collect funds to benefit the Coffee Bunker, which provides transitional services to veterans, helping them identify goals and resources, and providing them with one-on-one sustained support throughout the journey. Donations may be placed in the acrylic cube at the reception desk on Sundays or mailed to the Church care of Kathy Wilson. Please make checks out to “Coffee Bunker.” |
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Advent Workshop
Saturday, December 4, 10 a.m. – noon; Camp Loughridge
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Holiday treats and hot chocolate will keep children and adults alike in the Christmas spirit while participating in sleigh rides, reindeer games, Nativity petting zoo and take-home crafts to complete as a family throughout the Advent season. Join us at Camp Loughridge for this annual delight. No reservation or payment is required. |
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Kings in Judaea – a nativity play by Dorothy Sayers
Sunday, December 5, 5 p.m., Sanctuary and dinner/panel discussion at 6:15 p.m.
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Make plans now to bring the family and friends to see Kings in Judaea, a nativity play by Dorothy Sayers, and stay for dinner and a panel discussion at 6:15 p.m. The play is one of 12 dramas from “The Man Born to be King,” a series written by Sayers depicting specific periods in Jesus’ life. It will be performed by members of First Church, feature songs from a vocal ensemble, and include presentations from Director Bruce Long and Theologian-in-Residence Wes Vander Lugt. Long has produced on Broadway, off-Broadway and on London’s West End where his affiliated productions have garnered four Tony Awards and two Oliver Awards. He is the executive director of CITA (Christians in Theatre Arts). Admittance to the play is free and dinner will be $10. Pay for dinner online. Reservation to this dinner is required.
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Annual Christmas Women’s Luncheon
Sunday, December 5, 12:15 p.m.; Miller Library
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The First Ladies Council is hosting the annual Christmas Luncheon with festive table decorations and a delicious meal. There is no cost for this event however, please RSVP online or contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029. Seating is limited to 30.
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Dancing Toward Delight
December 9, 7 – 8 p.m.; Lewis Hall B-215 in Bernsen Community Life Center
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Join us for an evening of dance instruction, relational reflection and Christmas cheer led by Stephanie and Wes Vander Lugt. No previous dance experience or partner is necessary, and anyone is welcome to come, learn and enjoy. Instruction begins promptly at 7 p.m., so arrive a little early to find the space and enjoy some refreshments, and make sure to wear shoes that slide (no rubber soles)! Space is limited, so sign up here to reserve your spot.
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Jammies for Jesus (previously Ceilidh)
Wednesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m.; Stephenson Hall & Courtyard
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The entire family is invited to wear jammies while we enjoy ‘breakfast for dinner,’ tree decorating in the Courtyard, a story and carol sing. Admittance to this dinner and event is free and no RSVP is required. |
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Celebrating Christmas Together
Friday, December 17, 2021; Anderson Elementary
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Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with the students and teachers of Anderson Elementary. We will distribute our holiday gift bags which include games, Bibles and more. Learn more online or contact Kathy Wilson for information.
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First Church is hiring
Administrative assistant
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First Church is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Mission, Tulsa International Fellowship, and New Member Outreach departments. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, event coordination, and effective written and verbal communication abilities. Candidate must have excellent Word, Excel and Outlook skills. Please send your resume to Tonye Briscoe.
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Thanksgiving week cancelations:
- Precepts will not meet on Tuesday, November 23.
- There will be no Downtown Theological Roundtable, and Wednesday Night Downtown dinner and classes including AWANA, POW and AMASS on Wednesday, on November 24.
- There will be no classes in the Church on Thursday or Friday, November 25 & 26 during Thanksgiving.
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Dr. Miller will continue his series on C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity.”
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.; Playground
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children ages birth to pre-school enjoy a Bible story, singing and prayer. For questions, contact Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786.
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UKirk “Gather” and “Grow” for adults 18-24
"Gather" meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Sharp Chapel on TU’s campus (no meeting Nov. 23)
"Grow" meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Kirkland Library Bernsen Building
“Friendsgiving” Tuesday, November 16, 7-9 p.m., Metcalf home (bring a dish to share)
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Join us for dinner and stay for a class. No dinner or classes Wednesday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. To prepay dinner, click here. Classes include:
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Beauty is Oxygen – How the arts help our souls breathe
Rev. Wes Vander Lugt, theologian in residence
Wednesdays through December 8, 6:15 p.m., Stephenson Hall
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Seekers
Rev. Wambugu Gachungi
Wednesdays through December 8, 6:15 p.m., Room E104
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AWANA
Wednesdays 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Children’s Center
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Pathfinders on Wednesday
Wednesdays 6 – 7:30 p.m.; Powerhouse
For tweens and teens currently in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8.
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AMASS Exodus
Wednesdays through 05/11/2022, 6:00 p.m.; Powerhouse
Exodus students including high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors meet for worship lead by the Youth Praise Band, lessons and a fun game/activity.
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All-City Thanksgiving Worship
Monday, November 22, 7 p.m.; First Baptist North Tulsa
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We encourage all members to attend the All-City Thanksgiving Worship at our brother Church First Baptist North Tulsa at 1414 North Greenwood Ave. in Tulsa. This is an annual worship service of the congregations of First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, Agape Bible Fellowship, Asbury Methodist, First Baptist, First United Methodist, First Baptist North Tulsa and World Won for Christ Family Life Ministries. |
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First Church Thanksgiving worship
Thursday, November 25, 11 a.m.-noon, Kerr Chapel; lunch at noon in Stephenson Hall
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Please join us for Thanksgiving Day worship followed by a lunch hosted by the Deacons. If you find yourself without family to join this day, please join us at Church. There is no cost for the meal, but donations are gladly accepted. RVSP and pay for the meal online.
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Regular Sunday worship services
- 8 a.m. Traditional worship in the Chapel
- 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
- 11 a.m. Three services including Contemporary in Stephenson Hall, Traditional in the Sanctuary and TIF in the Great Hall
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Watch Sunday worship live on new link
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Our TV ministry is now broadcasting our Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. through a new streaming service and our “live” worship will now be found at the link above. It will also continue to broadcast on our Facebook page. If you want to catch the worship service after it airs, link over to our new YouTube page or our “Watch” page on the website. Access the bulletins here.
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Tulsa International Fellowship Prayers
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – noon; Great Hall
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All are welcome to this TIF prayer worship led by Wambugu Gachungi. |
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Births, marriages & hospitalizations
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Prayer requests & afterhours emergencies
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