E-News | Vol. 3, Issue 12 | June 15, 2021
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.”
– Psalms 31:24 NRSV
Glimpses of Grace
Sundays, June 20 – July 11, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
Please join us as members of the FPC community share their personal testimonies of how Jesus Christ has been at work in and through their lives. These stories of God’s grace will inspire you and enrich your faith.

June 20 – Jacob Thompson
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another: seeing God’s grace through fatherhood, friendships and the Christian community
June 27 - Laurel Baird
Stepping out in faith - trusting God through life's transitions
July 4 – Porter Shults
Providential grace - a retrospective consideration of past events
July 11 - Jessica John-Bowman
Conversations with God about ugly coats
Presbyterian Women’s Bible study and lunch
Thursday, June 17, noon; Miller Library
All women of the Church are invited to attend this study and lunch. For more information, contact Betty Price at 918-301-1009.
Global Mission Partners Zoom with the Outreach Foundation of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon
Monday, June 21, noon – 12:45 p.m. on Zoom; new speakers on third Monday monthly
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. “Mission is an acted out doxology. That is its deepest secret.” – Lesslie Newbigin
Meet God in the Garden
Tuesday, June 22, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
John 3:16 Farm “The Refuge”; fourth Tuesday monthly
Join us to help plant and weed at John 3:16's farm where stories of healing and redemption grow alongside tomato and pepper plants. Meet us at The Refuge at 575 North 39th West Avenue in Tulsa.
Masterwork is seeking volunteers to serve
Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2
God has prepared a good work for you! Masterwork Academy needs your heart and hands to champion budding artists during our summer ministry. No artistic skill is necessary and any amount of time given is welcome. Volunteers are needed for this summer's session for half or full-day time slots. If you are able to serve for any time slot or have questions, please email Laura Voth.
Poppin’ Fourth of July
Sunday, July 4, 2 – 5 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
Join us for family fun including swim relays, dive contests, popsicles and more on our country's birthday. Then, stay for Vespers.
Children’s summer events
Sunday, July 10 through Sunday, August 29
Watch for your Children’s Ministry newsletter for details and locations for fun events including Popsicles & Playgrounds, Float-N-Flick, Promotion Sunday, Kindergarten blessing and Fourth grade Bible presentation. Also find all events on the website or call Kiona Tyler at the Church.
Moms’ Summer Bible Study
Mondays July 12, 19 & 26; 9:30-11 a.m.; Prayer Room #204
There’s so much parenting advice that it can be hard to figure out what works for your family. This can be especially true when it comes to teaching children about God and faith. Join together with other moms to discuss how to pass faith on to children, facilitated by Sarah Savage, director of Children’s Ministries. Childcare will be provided. Register by contacting Kiona Tyler at the Church.
Young Adult Community Nights
Monday evenings through July 26
Join us throughout the summer on Monday nights for fellowship and fun. More details can be found at Young Adult Ministries @FPC on Facebook or by contacting Elizabeth DeVore at 918-728-5327.
Precepts
Tuesdays through June 22 at 9:30 a.m.; E100
Denise Rounds leads a study over the books of Colossians and Philemon.
UKirk “Gather” fellowship worship
Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Metcalf home
Wednesdays, June 23 & 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28; locations vary.
Follow us on Instagram @ukirktulsa for updates or email Julia Metcalf for more information.
UKirk “Grow” Sunday school
Sundays, June 20-July 11, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
For young adults 18 to 24 years of age. We will attend the Glimpses of Grace classes from mid-June to mid-July. Then, Sunday, July 18, we will meet at 12:15 p.m. in the Miller Library with guest teacher, Alexis Milford-Rosales, our Heather Davis intern.
Summer Swim
Sundays, June 6 – August 29, 1:45 – 5:00 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
Join your fellow members for summer swim at Camp Loughridge followed by Vespers at 5 p.m.
Contemporary worship
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall

Traditional worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Sanctuary
Also watch on Livestream, or Facebook or Cox Ch. 3 at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. & 10 p.m.

TIF worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.; Great Hall
Also watch on Livestream, or Facebook

Vespers Evening Worship
Sundays at 5:00 p.m.; Camp Loughridge
Join us for Summer Swim and then for Vespers worship outside.

Tulsa International Fellowship Prayers
Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – noon; Great Hall
All are welcome to this TIF prayer worship.

10:10 Pastor's Message live on Facebook
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Watch one of our pastor’s talk live every Tuesday and Thursday on Facebook/FirstChurchTulsa.

Prayer Gathering
Thursday, July 8, 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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Dr. Miller begins sabbatical
Dr. Jim Miller will begin his sabbatical Tuesday, June 22, to return in September of 2021. He plans to finish writing a book and share time with extended family. Senior Associate Pastor Rev. Dan Hutchinson will assume head of staff duties during that time.
Notify Church of hospitalizations
When you have a family member or Church friend who is hospitalized, please notify us. Those who are hospitalized will receive calls and/or notes of encouragement until our volunteer chaplains and pastors are once again allowed to visit in person. For more information or to notify us of a hospitalization, contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029.
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.
Realm online directory
Update your online directory listing and get access to others’ on Realm. To get an account, email Kathy Wilson or call 918-301-1029.
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