Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | E-News | Vol. 4, Issue 24 | |
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 NRSV | |
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Christmas Eve services
Saturday, December 24; Sanctuary
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You are invited to attend worship. Each service will include candle lighting and communion.
- 3:00 p.m., Carols and Communion
- 5:00 p.m., Children's Live Nativity
- 7:30 p.m., Lessons and Carols
- 11:00 p.m., Christmas Watch Night
The 5:00 p.m. service will be streamed live FirstChurchTulsa.org/YouTube. Cox Cable Ch. 3 will run the 7:30 p.m. worship service at 11 p.m.
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Christmas Day worship
Festival Sunday
Sunday, December 25, 11 a.m.; Sanctuary
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One unified service celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Lord. This service will be streamed live here. | |
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Watch Night worship on New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31, 9 p.m.; Great Hall, Bernsen Community Life Center
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Ring in the New Year with TIF through worship and song. Find more online. | |
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New Year worship
Sunday, January 1
11 a.m.; Traditional worship in the Sanctuary
11 a.m.; TIF worship in the Great Hall
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After joining us for pancakes prepared by the ministers at 9:30 a.m., join us for worship at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary or in the Great Hall. More information online. | |
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Regular weekly worship services
See all scheduled worship and classes on our event calendar.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
TIF Prayer meeting in the Great Hall
(No meeting Saturdays Dec. 24 and 31.)
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:
For the latest worship services and videos go to FirstChurchTulsa.org/YouTube.
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Nativity dress rehearsal and member dinner
Wednesday, December 21, 5:15 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. dress rehearsal; Stephenson Hall and Sanctuary
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Join the Christmas Live Nativity cast and crew for dinner and then enjoy an open dress rehearsal in the Sanctuary as they put the finishing touches on the nativity play. This is the perfect opportunity to see the play if you are not able to on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. There is no cost for dinner. Contact Gretchen Bashforth, at 918-301-1012 or go online for more information. | |
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Young Adults Christmas party
Thursday, December 22, 7 p.m.; the Grogan home
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If you are an adult in your 20s and 30s, join us for fellowship and fun. Information and contacts here. | |
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New Year’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, January 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
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Begin your new year with fellowship and pancakes before the 11 a.m. worship services in the Sanctuary and Great Hall. Fee is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Skip the line and prepay here. | |
Youth basketball league sign up | |
Both Pathfinders and Exodus youth groups are pulling together teams for the Metro Area Christian Basketball youth league. The games are played on Saturdays in January and February and cost $55 per player. Sign up by January 6. Pathfinders youth sign up here. Exodus youth sign up here. | |
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Epiphany plunge and bonfire
Sunday, January 8, 5 p.m.; Camp Loughridge Lake Parthenia
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Bring your greens for the bonfire and plunge into the lake. This event will include a homily, cookies, and hot cider or cocoa. Greenery drop-off begins Wednesday, January 4, by the Glass Cabin at Camp Loughridge. Information can be found here. | |
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January Series
Weekdays January 9 – January 27, 11:15 a.m. including lunch; Stephenson Hall
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Make plans now for this free 15-day lecture series that is streamed from Calvin University. This series aims to cultivate deep thought and conversations. Two of the 15 speakers include Rev. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, vice president of the Evangelical Environmental Network and Dr. Noah Toly, chief academic officer at Calvin University. Reserve $7 lunch online. | |
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First Church Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, January 22, 12:15 p.m.; Atrium
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Sign up today to compete in the annual chili cook-off. We've already got 10 teams and we need you too! All money raised supports spring field trips for our adopt-a-school Anderson Elementary. To enter, call or text Cindy DeVore at 918-630-2636. More information here. | |
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Mission trip to Ireland informational meeting
Sunday, January 22, 12:30 p.m.; Room E104
First Church is taking a mission trip to Galway and Belfast, Ireland June 9-19. This meeting will be discussing dates, costs, partners and a tentative schedule. Register by January 18 for the Irish themed lunch online. Contact Hannah Damron at the church with questions.
Mission trip to Kenya informational meeting
Sunday, January 29, 12:30 p.m.; Room E104
Join First Church on a mission trip to Kenya Nairobi, Bondeni, International Justice Mission July 20-31. Discussion of dates, costs, partners and a tentative schedule will be the center of this meeting. Register by January 25 for the themed lunch online. Contact Hannah Damron at the church with questions.
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All Church Retreat at New Life Ranch – Frontier Cove
Friday, March 24 – Saturday, March 25, 2023
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We are in the planning stages of this annual event. If you have questions or would like to help, contact Laura Stevens at 918-301-1019 | |
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Little Lambs
Weekly on Mondays beginning January 9, 10 a.m.; Bernsen Gym
No meetings on Mondays Dec. 19, 26 and Jan. 2. For children ages birth to pre-school. Find more information here.
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Monday School with Rev. Wally Johnson
Weekly on Mondays beginning February 6, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon lesson; Kirkland Library
No classes on Mondays Dec. 19, 26 and for the month of January. This study focuses on Leviticus. To pay for lunch or for more information click here.
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Guys Monday Bible study
Weekly on Mondays beginning January 16, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.; E103
No classes on Mondays Dec. 26, Jan. 2 and Jan. 9. The gospel of John is the focus of this study. Contact Laura Stevens at 918-301-1019 and find information here.
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Seasons Women’s Gathering
Monday, January 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Stephenson Hall
This study is for women to connect and be transformed. Learn more online.
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Seasons Deep Dive
Monday, January 16, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; E100
Small group study of women from the Seasons Women’s Gathering. Find more online.
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Precept Bible study led by Denise Rounds
Weekly on Tuesdays beginning January 10, 9:30 a.m.; Room E100
No meetings on Tuesdays Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. Currently studying the book of James. Find information here.
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UKirk Grow Bible study
Tuesday, January 10, 4:45 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Sharp Chapel
For adults, 18-24 and led by Rev. Julia Metcalf, join us for upcoming events and follow us on Instagram. UKirk is on Holiday break from December 14, 2022 – January 10, 2023.
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Downtown Theological Roundtable
Weekly on Wednesdays beginning January 4, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Room E201
No meetings on Wednesdays Dec. 21 and 28. We are discussing “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Order your book here. Find more information online.
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Pastor’s Study with Dr. Jim Miller
Weekly on Wednesdays beginning January 11, 11 a.m. lunch, 11:30 a.m. program; Room E104
Weekly on Sundays beginning January 8, 9:30 a.m.; Stephenson Hall
No meetings on Wednesdays Dec. 21, 28 and Jan 4. We are studying Dr. J.I. Packer’s classic, “Knowing Christianity.” Pay in advance for lunch online.
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Wednesday Night Downtown
Weekly on Wednesdays beginning January 11, 5:15 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. student classes, 6:15 p.m. adult classes
Join us for dinner in Stephenson Hall and stay for a class. We are not having January 4 Fun Night. Classes include:
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Navigating the river - Wednesday, January 11, 6:15 p.m.; Stephenson Hall. Dr. Jim Miller is joined by special speakers and pastors throughout the city as they explore the culture in which we live. Darren Spoo from First Baptist Church will kick off this series.
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Seekers with Rev. Wambugu Gachungi, Wednesday, January 11, 6:15 p.m.; Room E104. This is an in-depth study of the weekly sermon scriptures.
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AWANA
Wednesday, January 11, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Children’s Center
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Pathfinders on Wednesday, AMASS Exodus and Confirmation
Wednesday, January 11, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Powerhouse
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“Raising Worry-Free Girls” book study
Thursdays Jan. 12, 26 and Feb. 9 (thru May 4), 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Room E101
Sarah Savage leads this parenting book study. Bring your own lunch and book. Find information here.
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The New Testament with Rev. Dan Hutchinson
Sundays 9:30 a.m.; Room E104
No meetings on Sundays December 25 and January 1. Young Adults and UKirk will also be meeting in this class. We are exploring major themes, authors and contexts of the New Testament.
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K Groups
Meets monthly in leaders’ homes
We are studying E. James Wilder’s book, “Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church that Transforms.” If you would like to join a small group, contact Phillip Bowman at 918-630-1786.
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Inquirers’ Class for newcomers
Sundays January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 9:15 a.m. -10:40 a.m.; Miller Library
This class is for anyone who is interested in learning more about First Church. A perfect place to meet others, get to know our pastors and ask questions. For more information contact Patricia Hall at 918-301-1028 or go online.
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Apply for an educational scholarship
First Church offers several college scholarships and Christmas break is an excellent time to review and complete applications. Instructions on how to apply and information about each scholarship can be found here. Applications are due April 15, 2023.
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Member support and updates
Call the church at 918-584-4701 or Kathy Wilson if there is a pastoral need, prayer request, important family news or a change in contact information. To directly request prayer by the Guild of Intercessors, you may call Paula Peterson at 918-296-5548 or text 918-688-2163.
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Realm app
With Realm online and the associated Realm app you can connect to other members of First Church as well as register your attendance. Contact Kathy Wilson at 918-301-1029 to obtain your invitation to Realm and follow the instructions to activate your account. Learn more online.
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