First Church E-News | Vol. 4, Issue 8 | Tuesday, April 19, 2022 |
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"You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1
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Presbyterian Women April Mission
Mother’s Day cards benefiting Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS)
Sunday, April 24; Atrium table
Purchase a Mother’s Day card from PW to help raise money for DVIS.
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PW Regular Meetings
Priscilla Circle – Wednesday May 4, 6:30 p.m.; Rm. 206
Esther Circle – Third Thursdays monthly through May, 10:30 a.m.; E202
Soup Group Meet & Bible Study – Third Thursdays monthly, noon; Miller Library
Project days – First & fourth Thursdays monthly, 9:30 a.m.; 4th Floor
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Petra Kids Banquet
Friday, April 29, 6 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
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This year's Rooted theme in Swahili is Pamoja Tunashinda, which means "Together We Win." PKM supports over 400 orphaned and/or impoverished students in Aduku, Uganda. Register at www.pkm2022.givesmart.com for the event and sign-up to bid on over 70 wonderful unique items.
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Miller Library book sale
Sunday, May 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Miller Library
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On this day, venture into Miller Library where you will find a number of treasured books for $1 per book. Soon after, the library will undergo a renovation and 60-90 days later will reopen. Find more information here.
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Mother’s Day Tea
Saturday, May 7, 2 - 4 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Join us for Mother’s Day Tea at the church. Contact Kathy Wilson for information. |
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Kids’ Fishing Tournament
Benefiting the Camp Loughridge Scholarship Fund
Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Camp Loughridge Lake Parthenia
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Love fishing? Grab your kids and join us at the Kids’ Fishing Tournament … a charitable event benefiting the Camp Loughridge Scholarship Fund. There will be awards for biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish! All kids up to age 16 are welcome accompanied by an adult. The fee is $35 per child and includes lunch grilled by Hasty Bake and a ‘fish towel.’ The first 100 registrants will receive a castable fish finder donated by Lowrance, a $149 value. For additional information, contact Tom Hillis at 918-633-9736 or Bruce Blackman at 918-344-9514.
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Vacation Bible School (VBS, WeeBS and VBX)
Monday June 6 - Friday June 10; 9 a.m. - noon; Camp Loughridge
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Register now for VBS in June. This year’s theme is “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Book your kiddos now for this fantastic week of learning, praising and fun. Registrations will close on Sunday, May 1 so reserve space now.
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Seeking greeters
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Do you have the gift of hospitality? Put your gifts to work with the Greeter Ministry. We need door captains, weekly greeters, and Welcome Center hosts outside of the Chapel and in the Narthex. Just serve once per month. To volunteer or gain additional information, contact Patricia Hall at 918-301-1028.
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First Church Kids program volunteers needed
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Our Children’s Ministry has grown, and we are now adding more volunteers on Sunday mornings. Work one to two Sundays a month and feel the rewards of helping our kids get a great start. Read this story about Nicole and Jason Pugh who say volunteering in Cubbies has changed their lives for the better! To volunteer, contact Sarah Savage at 918-301-1011.
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Pastor's Study with Dr. Jim Miller on C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity”
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Lunch is available for the Wednesday class, and you can prepay here.
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Old Testament Survey
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. through Sunday, May 29; E104
The class will be discussing the books of the Old Testament.
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Monday School with Dr. Wes Vander Lugt
Slow Faith: A Study in the Psalms
Mondays at noon through May 16, lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Room E104
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Little Lambs
For caregivers and children birth to pre-school
Mondays, 10 a.m. through Monday, May 16
Playground (if over 40 degrees) or Bernsen Gym (if cold or rainy)
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UKirk "Gather" and "Grow" for adults 18-24
Spring events end Tuesday, April 26
Summer meetings on Wednesdays begin June 1, 2022
“Gather” meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.; Sharp Chapel on TU's campus
“Grow” meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; Kirkland Library Bernsen Building
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Downtown Theological Roundtable (DTR)
Wednesdays through May 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.; Room 206
Interested in discussion theology? Please join us for a discussion of “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. For additional information, contact Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786.
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Wednesday Night Downtown
Adult classes and dinner end Wednesday, May 4
AWANA, Pathfinder and Exodus runs through Wednesday, May 11
Dinner 5:15 p.m. and classes 6:15 p.m.
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Human Sexuality and the Church
Wednesdays April 20, 27 & May 4, 6:15 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
Join us for this three-week series to explore a theology of human sexuality, ethical and relational guidelines, and how the church can interact with contemporary challenges with wisdom and love. Teaching begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by a time of open dialogue. You can also join us for dinner beforehand by reserving your spot here.
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Seekers with Rev. Wambugu Gachungi
Wednesdays April 20, 27 & May 4, 6:15 p.m.; E104
This class continues to study, verse by verse, the sermon series.
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AWANA at 6:00 p.m.; Children's Center
Wednesday evening activities for children ages two to fourth grade. The focus is scripture memory and a lot of fun.
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AWANA Awards
Wednesday, May 11 at 5:15 p.m. including dinner
Families, join us for the AWANA Awards ceremony celebrating a year of Bible study and fun. For information contact Kiona Tyler at 918-584-4701.
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Wednesday, May 4 – Confirmation Service
Wednesday, May 11 is the POW and Exodus finale
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National Day of Prayer
Prayer Service and Lunch
Thursday, May 5; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Courtyard
This day observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” There will be a light lunch following the service.
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Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall
Sundays at 8 a.m., Traditional worship in the Chapel
Sundays at 8:30 a.m., Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
Sundays at 11 a.m.:
- Traditional worship in the Sanctuary*
- Contemporary worship in Stephenson Hall
- TIF in the Great Hall*
*Watch worship at home
If you're interested in participating in worship from home, you can find us here:
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Births, marriages & hospitalizations
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Prayer requests & afterhours emergencies
Call the church at 918-584-4701. Send prayer requests to Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 or contact the Guild of Intercessors at 918-296-5548. |
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Annual Report & 2021 Year in Pictures
A year in the life of the church
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