Saturday, July 26 - Women Alive Cookie Decorating - 10:00am
Ladies, bring your daughters, sisters, moms, and friends to this morning of fun! Learn simple techniques to make beautiful cookie creations to give as gifts or enjoy yourself. Register online...
Sunday, July 27 - Missionary Sending Forth Celebration - 12:15pm
Talitha Clemons will be leaving to begin mission work and First Church will bless her with a potluck lunch after church in Harris Hall. Meat will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Check out the "blessing tree" in the plaza and "pick" items you can purchase for Talitha.
Monday, July 28 - Administrative Council - 6:00pm
Council will gather in Room 235 for the meeting.
Wednesday, July 31 - South OKC Senior Adult Luncheon - 11:30am
Join senior adults from the South OKC district for this 5th-Wednesday potluck lunch and fellowship. Please bring a side dish or dessert. This month's gathering will be at Epworth UMC (1901 N. Douglas, behind Classen High School at NW 18th & Classen). First Church will be taking a van if you need a ride. Register online...
Saturday, August 2 - Guardians Breakfast & Work Day - 7:00am
Come join the men of First Church of a good, hearty breakfast, as well as a time of praise and worship, accountability, and hearing God's Word. We will also be having a guys work day around the church. We will be repairing a section of sidewak outside, moving some records, fixing the ping-pong table, etc. Bring your tools and muscles! Register online...
Wednesday, August 6 - Prayer & Praise - 6:00pm
A service of praise and worship followed by a time of prayer. This service meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month in the sanctuary.
Friday, August 8 - Elementary Lock-In - 6:30pm
Kids (1st-5th grade) are invited to a night of crafts, games, movies, and more! Meet on the first floor in the children's church room for pizza. Sign-up starts Sunday, July 13. Parents need to pick up their children at 9:00am on Saturday, August 9. Call Jenni O'Neil at 239-6493 if you have questions. (Adult volunteers are also needed!)
Friday & Saturday, August 15-16 - Promise Keepers - Dallas, Texas
The Promise Keepers experience is, well… life changing. Something special happens when men take to the athletic arena to praise and worship God. A new level of engagement is achieved. The videos, comedy, recognized national subject experts, small group interaction, and masculine worship are all focused on delivering high impact messages that create a significant marker in the lives in men. The Promise Keepers Rally will begin Friday August 15 at 6:30pm at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (note new venue). Friday evening speakers will be talking about "The Battle for Eternity" and "The Battle for Truth." Then Saturday we will again meet from 9am to 4pm with the topics of "The Battles for: Godliness, Freedom, Priorities, and Influence." The cost for the weekend including the hotel and the Promise Keepers ticket is $150. Registrations are needed as soon as possible, no later than July 30. Some of our men will ride motorcycles down on Friday and others will go in the church vans. For more information visit http://www.promisekeepers.org/2008/dallas-tx. Sign up online today...
Sunday, August 17 - Family Worship Day - 10:45am Service
The third Sunday of each month families have the opportunity to worship together in the sanctuary. Kids 5 years thru 5th grade will sit with their families on this day.
Tuesday, August 19 - Chronologically Superior - 10:30am
Adults 55+ are invited for games, a delicious potluck lunch at noon, and great fellowship!
Wednesday, August 20 - Prayer & Praise - 6:00pm
A service of praise and worship followed by a time of prayer. This service meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month in the sanctuary.
Friday, August 22 - FC Guys Bowling Night - 6:30pm
First Church men will bowl at 66 Bowl (just west of NW 39th Expressway & Portland). Cost will be around $10 per person and will include 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Come and bring a friend as it should be a great evening of fun and fellowship! Register online...