"... But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
– 1 John 1:7 NRSV
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Sunday school opens
August 23, 9:30 a.m.
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Beginning August 23, Children’s, Pathfinders and Exodus Sunday programming returns to the Church for fellowship and study. Welcome back!
Children - All children coming for Sunday morning programming at 9:30 a.m. (infant to fourth grade) or 11 a.m. worship hour (infant to pre-kindergarten) must RSVP here. We will have nametags ready for no-touch check-ins and temperatures will be taken at the door. Parents are asked to wear masks while moving through the halls. No snacks will be served. Children who are in kindergarten and older are invited to attend worship with their families in one of the two 11 a.m. services.
Pathfinders and Exodus – All students fifth through eighth grade (Pathfinders), and students ninth through grade 12 (Exodus) will begin Sunday School August 23 in the Powerhouse which opens at 9:20 a.m. Each student is encouraged to prescreen his or her temperature at home, and each will be rescreened at Church. Masks are required inside the Powerhouse and we will provide masks to the students who don’t have one.
Adults– Some of the adult Sunday school classes are already meeting. For more information, contact Hannah Elliott at the Church.
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Sing! Global Virtual Worship Conference
Monday, August 31–Wednesday, September 2, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Stephenson Hall
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Join us for an immersive digital conference connecting leaders, families and Churches around the world to encourage and deepen worship - as we focus on the centrality of God’s word in our worship. Register by Monday, August 24. An optional $5.00 box dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. each night. Masks are required for this event due to the increased risk of spreading COVID-19 through singing. Seating will be limited to allow for social distancing. Register online. |
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Deacons Day of Care
Saturdays in August, 8–10 a.m.
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Join us Saturday mornings in August for the Deacon Days of Care. We will be serving congregation members that need help on outside home projects. Volunteer teams will be small to allow for social distancing, asked to wear masks and stay outside of members’ homes. Sign up to volunteer online. Additional opportunities will be available throughout August. Email Elizabeth DeVore or Joe Land for questions or if you know of someone in need.
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First Family Summer Swim
Sundays, now through September 6, 2:00–4:45 p.m.
Camp Loughridge Aquatic Center
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Join fellow First Church members and their families for open swim at Camp Loughridge Aquatic Center. |
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New! Bumpers on Boston
Sunday, September 13, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
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Breakfast on Boston is now, in 2020, Bumpers on Boston. Save the date for this special event! Check the website event calendar for more information on booking breakfast and how we will conduct this special event in our cars!
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Ignatian Spiritual Exercises informational session
Saturday, September 19 – breakfast 9:30 a.m., meeting 10 a.m.
Room E104
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Get ready for a spiritual journey like no other. Learn the process, experience the prayer and find out what you can expect from the upcoming Ignatian groups this fall. Join us for continental breakfast followed by an informational meeting ending at 11:30 a.m. To register or for more information, contact Duff Points at 918-301-1018. |
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Register now for the Helping Hand Golf Tournament
Monday, September 21, 9 a.m.
Meadowbrook Country Club
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The 13th Annual Helping Hand Golf Tournament is being held in honor of George and Geordie Matson with 100 percent of the net profit going to Helping Hand Ministry. Learn more and register on the Church website calendar or on Realm. Questions? Email Braigen Hubbard.
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Join Faith Partners Addiction Ministry |
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Faith Partners is a ministry for loved ones struggling with addiction or their families. You are not alone. For a confidential contact please call Karla Kirby 918-407-4623. The Al-Anon (support group for loved ones of alcoholics) meeting which normally takes place in the Bernsen Community Life Center now takes place on Zoom, Mondays through Fridays at noon. The meeting ID is 353 848 9291 and the host will let you in to the meeting. For more information text or call Patricia Hall at 918-260-5785.
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Do you find yourself carrying an unusual financial burden in this season or do you know someone in the Church that is? If so, please let us know and speak confidentially with an elder. |
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Beginning September 14, 2020 |
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Little Lambs
Mondays, 10 a.m.
Wiseman Hall
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Parents and children aged from birth to pre-school enjoy a Bible story, singing and refreshments. |
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Monday School
Mondays, 12:00 p.m.
Kirkland Library
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Dr. Arden Autry will continue his study on Revelation. This study provides an overview of the entire book, followed by examples of how Revelation has been interpreted in different eras of the Church. For more information, contact Hannah Elliott.
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Precepts
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Room E100
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We are studying Philippians and how to have joy in any circumstance, led by Denise Rounds.
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Pastor’s Study
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays – Room E104, Sundays – Miller Library
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This fall, Dr. Miller leads a four-week study of John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” This will be followed by a study of a C.S. Lewis favorite, “Mere Christianity.”
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – Courtyard
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The goal is to gather weekly and go in-depth with thoughtful discussion on the books important to our theological upbringings and heritage. Led by Rev. Dan Hutchinson and Phillip Bowman.
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K Groups (small groups)
Beginning Monday, October 5
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This fall, K Groups will be conducting a six-week study on “God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally,” by Doug Pollock. Start thinking now of people you would enjoy meeting with for six-weeks to discuss how we can incorporate Jesus into our daily conversations with those me meet in a meaningful and effective way. Call Phillip Bowman 918-630-1786 for details.
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Wednesday Night Downtown Tulsa (WNDT) Fall 2020
Wednesdays, beginning September 16
5:15 p.m. dinner and 6:15 p.m. classes
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Wednesday nights are a vibrant time of fellowship and spiritual growth at First Church. We hope that you will join us for an optional church dinner followed by AWANA and POW for children and several adult offerings. For more information, contact Kiona Tyler for children’s programming and Hannah Elliott for adult programming.
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AWANA
Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m.
Downstairs in the Children’s Center
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AWANA will being Wednesday, September 16 including children from two years of age up to fourth grade. Please RSVP in advance so that we may plan drop off and pick up.
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Dr. Miller’s Class–The Spiritual DNA of First Church
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Classroom TBA
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In this six-week course, we’ll be looking at the meaning behind our heritage as Orthodox, Reformed and Evangelical believers. |
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Seeker's Bible Study: The Gospel of John
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Room E103
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Pastor Wambugu Gachungi leads an in-depth, verse-by-verse study of the book of John. Come enjoy praying together, studying scripture, and engaging in lively questions and discussions.
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Financial Peace University
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Classroom TBA
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This life-changing class led by Judith Land and taught by Dave Ramsey on video, will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future and give like never before. Cost is $129 per person/couple. Learn more and register online. Limited scholarships available. Please contact Hannah Elliott for more information and questions about scholarships. Purchase materials online.
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Theology of Parenthood
Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m.
Classroom TBA
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Join Rev. Dan Hutchinson, Sarah Savage and guest speakers as we talk about aspects of our faith, how these aspects influence our homes and family life, and how to teach these to our children.
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Join us for worship on Sunday in person, online or on TV. |
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8:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship – Sundays
Stephenson Hall
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11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship – Sundays
Sanctuary
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Find the bulletin for this event on the Livestream and Facebook event posts and on the Church website calendar published Friday afternoons for the following Sunday.
Cox Cable Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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11:00 a.m. – Tulsa International Fellowship Worship – Sundays
Great Hall
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5:00 p.m. – Summer Vespers through Sunday, September 6
Camp Loughridge K-Dome
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Evening worship service for all ages takes place outdoors - please bring your own chairs or blankets. You are welcome to bring your own beverages as refreshments will not be provided for precautionary purposes. |
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5:30 p.m. – Prayer Service – Thursdays through August
Miller Library
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Rev. Estes and Allison Biggs invite you to join us for the prayer gathering on Thursday evening, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Miller Library (note the location change). We hope you will consider joining us for a beautiful time of fellowship and prayer. We are so appreciative of your heart for others, and we pray that your spirits are lifted this week.
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10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Join us on Facebook Live, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:10 a.m.
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Register worship attendance |
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Please register if you’ve attended worship in person or online by clicking here.
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Join us on Realm, our new digital directory and online giving platform. Watch videos on all the features available to you here. To view your giving history and/or contribution statement, signup on Realm and log in to your account. Once you are signed up and logged in, you can go to the Giving tab to view all recent gifts and pledges, make a payment or set up a reoccurring payment.
Learn more about giving from your Realm profile here . You can also do this on the Realm Connect App from your mobile device. Watch this video to learn more about managing your giving on-the-go.
Email contactus@firstchurchtulsa.org or call 918-584-4701 and ask for Kathy Wilson or Braigen Hubbard for assistance with Realm or reach out to the business office for information about your giving history.
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Updates and prayer requests |
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If you would like to report a birth, marriage, hospitalization or death, 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.
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