OKC First Community Life Announcements
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 HOPE BOXES...
Please remember to give non-perishable food items. All items can be dropped off in the main kitchen. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry! |
First Family Information
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DATE NIGHT…
Saturday, March 13 from 5:30-8:30pm at the church. The charge is $5 per child, which includes games, crafts, a movie and snack. Please sign up your nursery and elementary aged children by March 8 by contacting Stephanie Johnson at stephaniej@okcfirstnaz.org. |
OUR 100TH ANNIVERSARY IS COMING…
Many of you have inquired about our plans to celebrate our 100th anniversary as a church. The weekend of May1-2 has been set aside as a special time in the life of our church. Here is just a preview of what will be happening: o A book that will describe the peopleand events of our church, starting with Uncle Bud Robinson and ending with our plans for the Cole Community Center – you will want to buy your own copy of this memorable book! o Saturday events will include - A picnic for our children - A bike race - A fun run/5K race - A Reunion of Friends reception and concert Sunday evening o Sunday events will include - Continental breakfast in the Atrium - Morning worship service Mark your calendar now for this fantastic weekend! |
LITERACY AND ESL AT OKC FIRST CHURCH…
Literacy AND ESL classes at OKC First Church meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 pm. We currently have 12 adults attending literacy and 16 adults attending ESL! These adult students often come straight from work and don’t have a chance to eat or drink. We have been known for being gracious hosts and providing a “happy and safe” environment for learning. Thank you for making this happen! Hosts are needed for March 16, 23 and 30. This is an excellent time to meet these wonderful adults and to also catch up on reading, crafts or paperwork while they are in class. We also need volunteers who are willing to bake at least 3 dozen cookies or cupcakes April 13, 15 & 30. Since we have almost 30 students, we need two people per evening (Tues & Thur) who can bring treats. Treats need to be at the church before 4:30pm and should be marked “for literacy and ESL classes.” Please contact Paula Meder at paulameder@gmail.com or indicate your date to volunteer on the friendship folder. |
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!...
The pictorial directories are available for $10 during the week at the church office. They are also available on CD for $10. Email Ryan Martin (ryanm@okcfirstnaz.org) to place your CD order.
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME…
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward on Saturday night this week! |
AN EVENING WITH…
continues Sunday night at 6pm with an emphasis on "Social Justice from a Catholic Perspective." Paul Stokell, director of religious education at St. Francisof Assisi church in OKC, will be our special speaker. Stokell coordinates all Religious Education and Faith Formation efforts of Saint Francis of Assisiparish, a community of nearly 1000 families in the central Oklahoma City, OK area. His responsibilities include supervision of PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) for students in Kindergarten through High School, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (through which persons aged seven and older join the Catholic Church), and numerous ongoing Adult Faith Formation offerings. He occasionally assists with preparation and execution of liturgical events, external communications (public affairs) and archdiocesan (internal) communications. In addition to overseeing the Parish Religious Education Committee and collaborating with the Parish Pastoral Council, Stokell works with two direct reports (a Secretary and a Coordinator of Religious Education) and other members of the Parish Pastoral Staff in maintaining and developing these programs for members of the parish across the entire life cycle. For more information, please contact Lance Schmitz. |
ATTENTION ALL ADULTS WHO WORK WITH “US MINISTRY”…
We are having a very important meeting March 28 at 6:30pm in the Mid High room. Free food will be provided. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us. |
TO ZAMBIA WITH LOVE...
Tickets on sale now or Sponsor a Corporate Table for your business or family for the To Zambia With Love Auction and Dinner Benefit! Come see us in the atrium after the service for more information or contact us at tozambiawithlove@lukafoundation.org. |
LADIES...
You Matter More Than You Think! Don't have anything to do on Wednesday nights? Starting March 24, join us whether you are married, single, restless or content, wounded or strong, This book is designed for every woman who longs to be more than part of the mainstream. Join the author Leslie Parrott on this journey to discover for yourself how all of your quirks, gifts, pains, whims and wishes can come together. Contact Stephanie Johnson for more information and to sign up. |
Outreach and Compassion
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SOUP LABELS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION...
Don’t forget to continue saving box tops and labels for Tulakes Elementary! You can save the labels/lids from Campbell’s, Franco-American, Swanson, Prego and Vlasic products. Just bring them to the church office and we will make sure they get to Tulakes! Thank you so much for your continued support of this ministry! |
TULAKES FOOD PANTRY...
Please email debbim@okcfirstnaz.org or note the friendship folder if you are interested in volunteering at the Tulakes Food Pantry for a few hours a week.
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OKC COMPASSION CLOTHING MINISTRY...
"I was naked and you gave me clothing..." - Matthew 25:36 OKC Compassion is in great need of clothing donations! For men, we need coats, jackets, jeans, shorts, dress shirts, suits and t-shirts. For women, we need coats, jackets, jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts, blouses, and t-shirts. We also are in need of men and women's shoes and children's clothing. Come and give to "the least of these." Please contact Joe Hall. |
Student Ministries
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EAT AT SONIC…
Wednesday, March 24 on NW Expressway between MacArthur and Meridian (across from Incredible Pizza). They will donate 10% of all proceeds from 5-8pm to our teen group. If you don’t want your family eating tater tots and ketchup in the car, bring your dinner and eat with other friends in the atrium. There will be tables set up for your dining enjoyment! |
US MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS…
o Sunday Middle School Sunday Lunch § Following the morning worship service. o March 15-19: Spring Break Week § No LT groups or Wednesday night youth o March 20: Middle School day @ OKCC/Penn Ave § Meet at the church at 8am to help serve breakfast. Bring cash for Hungry Frog. o May 28-31: SNU Extravaganza o June 14-18: District Youth Camp § Application forms are on the church website under the student ministry link or pick them up at church. § Cost is: $170 before April 19, $195 after April 19 & before May 10, $215 after May10 & before June 1 o June 27-July 2: Operation Kansas City § Pickinformation at church or download from the church website. o July 16-24: Toronto, Canada § Deposits are due. § Pick up information at church or download from church website. |
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