FIRST WORD First United Methodist Church Volume 10 Issue 45 November 8, 2018

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1 FIRST WORD First United Methodist Church Volume 10 Issue 45 November 8, S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK

2 2 First Word fumctulsa.org 2 CONTENTS 3 VOLUNTEER FOR ROUTE 66 MARATHON EVENTS! 4 CHURCH COUNCIL 4 COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE 5 MISSION AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 6 MEMORIALS 7/8 SAVE THE DATE CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT FUMC TULSA! 9 CALENDAR 10 RESOURCES

3 3 First Word fumctulsa.org COMING UP AT FIRST METHODIST THIS WEEKEND 9:30 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service Sanctuary 10:55 a.m. Sunday Blended Service Sanctuary 10:55 a.m. Sunday Regeneration Service YFC NIGHTS ARE GETTING COLD! Celebrate Recovery is collecting blankets for our homeless neighbors. If you d like to help, please bring new or gently used blankets to the Boulder Avenue welcome desk. ARE YOU A ROUTE 66 RUNNER? Order an FUMC 918 running shirt so we can spot you during the race! Shirts are available for order online at fumctulsa.org/marathon. The cost is $20. HELP US WELCOME THE WORLD TO TULSA! Every year, the Route 66 Marathon draws thousands of people from across the country and around the world into Tulsa and right through the FUMC campuses. On Saturday, November 17, we'll host our 3rd annual Marinara-thon pasta dinner and special Regeneration service with a "blessing of the shoes." You can be part of welcoming, hosting, and blessing the runners! We re looking for people to serve in these settings: Route 66 Health & Fitness Expo Booth Friday & Saturday, November Various time slots available Marinara-thon Pasta Dinner Saturday, November 17 5:00 p.m. Regeneration & Blessing of the Shoes service Saturday, November 17 6:00 p.m. Cheer Blocks at 11th & Main Street or 37th & Peoria Sunday, November 18 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 9:00-11:00 a.m. Registration for all of these volunteer opportunities is now available at fumctulsa. org/marathon. For more information contact Mary at marysmith@fumctulsa.org.

4 4 First Word fumctulsa.org ATTENTION CHURCH COUNCIL PRE CHARGE CONFERENCE MEETING Monday, November 12 Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Thomas Hall It's time for our annual pre-charge conference meeting! All church members are invited to attend. Please RSVP for the meal and/or childcare to Lory by calling or ling fumctulsa.org. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE Monday, November 19 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church (403 S Cincinnati) Gather with us as we join others from our community for a Thanksgiving worship service! This annual service, the combined effort of FUMC, Asbury UMC, First Presbyterian, and First Baptist, provides the community with an opportunity to thank God for all he has done in the last year. This year, the service will be held at First Baptist and the message will be given by Rev. Jon Odom. FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT: ADVENT WREATHS Friday, November 30 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thomas Hall Pizza will be served. Please bring a dessert to share. $10 per family (covers pizza and craft supplies) Everyone is invited to kick of the Advent Season with a family craft night. We ll enjoy pizza and dessert and make Advent Wreaths to help us celebrate looking forward to Jesus birth. We ll send you home with instructions of how to use the wreath and candles to count down the four weeks until Christmas! Each family will be invited to make extra wreaths to be given away at church the following Sunday. Register online at fumctulsa.org/ christmas. PICKLEBALL NOW AVAILABLE! Every Sunday YFC Indoor Courts (12 E 11th Street) 6:009:00 p.m. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis...and it's now come to the Youth and Family Complex! All co-ed adults are invited to join in the fun every Sunday night. Courts for all skill levels are available! This new activity is sponsored by the Builder s Sunday School Class. For more information, contact Larry at larrywright@ fumctulsa.org or

5 5 First Word fumctulsa.org CONNECTION CLASSES! Offered Every Sunday 9:30 a.m. Connection Suite (Sanctuary Building) If you want to learn more about who FUMC is, join us! This onesession opportunity informs and encourages you as you consider deeper connection at FUMC. Grab a cup of coffee and join us! MEN S MISSION COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Get ready to work hard, build intergenerational relationships, and make a difference at the Dale House, a transitional living facility for young people, December 1-8. Next Step: Register today at fumctulsa.org/vim. IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO REGISTER FOR THE GUATEMALA FAMILY MISSION TRIP! Our dates for 2019 are June 16-22, and spots fill quickly! For those who like to plan ahead, the 2020 trip will likely be June 20-26/27. Next Step: Contact Rebekah at rebekahbled@fumctulsa.org to see how many spots remain. NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FUMC Store FUMC has a new merchandise store in the Library Café but we need your help. We have opportunities for volunteers to run the store each Sunday from 9:00-9:45, 10:30-11:15, and 11:45-12:15. A short training is required. Interested? Kyle at kylewestfall@ fumctulsa.org. Sunday Social Team If you spend a lot of time trying to get that perfect picture with your phone, join the Sunday Social Team! We re looking for people who can capture great moments on Sunday mornings and at special events that we can share on the FUMC social media pages. Sound like you? Kyle at kylewestfall@fumctulsa.org. Weekday Production Team We have a volunteer opportunity for one or two consistent weekday volunteers who can help prep materials for our weekend services. Production usually happens on Thursday mornings and help is needed for one to three hours each week to finish preparing materials and delivering them to their locations. If you are interested in helping, Kyle at kylewestfall@fumctulsa. org.

6 6 First Word fumctulsa.org MEMORIALS Memorial for Jo Jeanne London: FUMC Children s Dept. from Karl and Cheryl Skalnik Memorial for Pansy Nordstrom: FUMC Music Memorials from Darlene Crutchfield FUMC POSITIONS OPEN FUMC currently has two positions open for hire, Maintenance Staff and Audio Media Assistant. Find the descriptions and application instructions online at fumctulsa.org/employment. OUR SYMPATHY Our sympathy to Berna and Jerry, Mynette, Priscilla and Tom, family, and friends in the death of Bernice Jiles on October 27, Our sympathy to family and friends in the death of Ida Mae Wilhoit on October 25, POINSETTIA ORDERS What a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one or to pay tribute to someone who has blessed your life. To oder a poinsettia for the FUMC sanctuary, fill out the form below and return it no later than December 13. The cost is $20. Name In memory of In honor of Please make checks payable to FUMC with poinsettia on the memo line. Send to FUMC at 1115 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, Ok , Att: Lory Ferrin You may also return your order to Lory at the Boulder Avenue welcome desk or place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning in an envelope. If you have any questions, please contact Lory at ARE YOU GOING INTO THE HOSPITAL? FUMC wants to be with you in your time of need. If you are admitted to a hospital, please specify that you are a member of First United Methodist Church in Tulsa so that we can visit and pray for you!

7 7 First Word fumctulsa.org Come Home this Christmas! christmasintulsa.com Celebrate Christmas in downtown Tulsa with First United Methodist Church. We offer a range of experiences, from contemplative worship that ushers in the Advent season to chaotic services for the whole family on Christmas Eve. REGENERATION ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, December 2 10:55 a.m. YFC (12 E 11th Street) You're invited to join us as we celebrate the beginning of Advent (the season of preparation leading up to Christmas) with a service of darkness and light. This service is sure to give you hope as you hear stories of brokenness and healing through Jesus Christ. HANDBELL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 2 4:00 p.m. McBirney Chapel The Susanna Wesley Handbell Choir presents their annual concert of carols and seasonal music. Join us in McBirney Chapel for this unique presentation of song. CATHEDRAL CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CONCERT Sunday, December 9 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary (1115 S Boulder) "Home for a King" Our Christmas concert brings together the Cathedral Choir, Soloists, Children's Choir, and Orchestra, with Rev. Joseph A. Bias serving as director and conductor. This year's concert features timeless carols and songs of the season, including works from the movie, "Home Alone." Perennial favorites and new anthems will make this another memorable year of great music and worship to welcome the birth of our King, Jesus Christ, into our world and into our hearts. Featured soloists are: Phil Armstrong, Susannah Brooks, Ose Burnett, Lisa Catalano, Sarah Foster, Lea Helmerich, and Krista Sessions. The FUMC family invites you to celebrate the season of joy in downtown Tulsa's beautiful Gothic cathedral. For more information call Gwen at , ext BROOKSIDE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Saturday, December 15 5:00 p.m. Brookside Collective (3737 S Peoria) We'll gather together to celebrate Christmas in a uniquely Brookside way. We invite you and all of our neighbors to come and spend time in candlelight worship celebrating the coming of our King. Plan to dress for the weather and be outside to share the light of Christ with the world. We hope you and your family will make this a part of your Christmas traditions!

8 8 First Word fumctulsa.org Come Home this Christmas! FUMC CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Sunday, December 23 9:30 & 10:55 a.m. Sanctuary (1115 S Boulder) The FUMC Christmas Spectacular is sure to encourage, entertain, and even surprise you! Join us for this special Sunday morning as we gather to tell the Christmas story through an interactive drama, special music, and more. You will want to be here for this uplifting and engaging experience as we celebrate Jesus' birth! CHAOTIC CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Monday, December 24 4:30 p.m. Children s Auditorium - Christmas Eve - Our Chaotic Christmas Eve service is where the peace of "White Christmas" meets the chaos of "A Christmas Story." Join us for this family candlelight service (tailored for families with children ages 2-11) where we sing carols, have story time, hear and see the nativity story, and celebrate communion. The Chaotic Christmas Eve Service is where we experience the joy of Christmas in the midst of life s chaos. COME & GO CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION Monday, December 24 4:30-6:00 p.m. Sanctuary We know that travel, dinner plans, and family traditions keep many from attending one of our Christmas Eve services. That s why we offer a time of come and go communion. It s a holy moment in the sanctuary where families celebrate Jesus sacrifice together. CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS, CANDLES, & COMMUNION Monday, December 24 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary With songs you know and love, beautiful music, a reading of the Christmas story, and a candle-lighting, this will be the highlight of your holiday season. ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICE Monday, December 24 11:00 p.m. Sanctuary You are invited to join us for a unique Christmas Eve experience in our beautiful Gothic Cathedral. Our 11:00 p.m. service features Christmas classics led by an acoustic band, a message of hope, communion, and candlelight. Stay up late with us as we celebrate Jesus birth as a community.

9 9 First Word fumctulsa.org CALENDAR November 11-17, 2018 SUNDAY 8:15 a.m...adult Sunday School-Various Locations 9:30...Adult Sunday School-Various Locations 9:30...Traditional Worship-Sanctuary 10:55...Adult Sunday School-Various Locations 10:55...Blended Worship-Sanctuary 10:55...Regeneration Worship-Sanctuary 1:30 p.m...sk8 Church-YFC Gym 4:00...Care Chaplain Academy-4th Flr Commons 5:00...Healing Prayer Class-4th Flr Commons 5:00...Bible Blast-Children's Bldg Lower Level 6:00...Pickleball-YFC Gym MONDAY 8:00 a.m...rev+flow-yfc Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Sr. Strength & Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 11:30...YFC Members Basketball-YFC Gym 11:45...Zumba-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:00 p.m...yoga Evening Flow-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:00...Church Council Pre-Charge Conference TUESDAY 6:00 a.m...am Basketball-YFC Gym 9:00...Early Learning Academy-Children's Bldg 11:30...YFC Members Rec Basketball-YFC Gym 11:40...Basic Training-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:00 p.m...celebrate Recovery Meal-MSLC 6:00...Cardio Core Training-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:30...Recreational Volleyball-YFC Gym 7:00...Celebrate Recovery Worship-Thomas Hall WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m...rev+flow-yfc Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Sr. Strength & Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Early Learning Academy-Children's Bldg 10:00...Prayer Card Ministry-MSLC :30...Yoga Lunch Break Yoga Plus-YFC Cycle Rm 11:30...YFC Members Basketball-YFC Gym 11:45...Zumba-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 4:15 p.m...handbell Choir Rehearsal-Handbell Choir Rm 6:00...Youth-Youth Wing 6:30...Cathedral Choir Rehearsal-Choir Rm THURSDAY 6:00 a.m...am Basketball-YFC Gym 9:00...Early Learning Academy-Children's Bldg 9:30...Precept Bible Study-MSLC :30...YFC Members Rec Basketball-YFC Gym 11:30...Overcoming Job Transition-Parker Hall 11:45...Cardio Circuit-YFC Cycle Rm 6:00 p.m...cardio Core Training-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:30...Co-Addiction Support Group-4th Flr Commons FRIDAY 8:00 a.m...refit-yfc Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Senior Strength & Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 11:30...YFC Members Basketball-YFC Gym 11:45...Zumba-YFC Grp Exercise Rm SATURDAY 8:30 a.m...cathedral Choir Rehearsal-Choir Rm 9:00...Upward Cheer Clinic-YFC Gym 5:00 p.m...marinara-thon Dinner-Thomas Hall 6:00...Regeneration+Blessing of the Shoes-Sanctuary

10 10 First Word fumctulsa.org RESOURCES FOUR WAYS TO GIVE AT FIRST! You can give your tithes and offerings by giving online at fumctulsa.org/give, giving via text to , by mailing your check to 1115 S Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119, or giving in the Sunday offering plate. PODCASTS Subscribe to FUMC Tulsa and First U Tulsa on Apple Podcasts. These subscriptions will deliver Sunday s messages and other teachings straight to your phone! UPDATE YOUR RECORD ONLINE Create an account at fumctulsa.infellowship.com (use the on record with FUMC). You can update your address, check your giving statement, and register for FUMC events. FIRST ON TV Miss a service? Watch it the following Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on Cox Cable channels 9 and 1009, ATT UVerse 47, DISH 47, and antenna FUMC LEARNING RESOURCES Did you enjoy a particular Sunday school lesson and wish you had access to the material? Check out our online resources section at fumctulsa.org/resources. DIGITAL BULLETINS When you come to church this Sunday, access your bulletin on the First Methodist app. Find it under the home tab. Digital bulletins help us reduce our printing and save money!