Volume 9 Issue 47 November 22, 2017 FIRST WORD First United Methodist Church 1115 S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74119 www.fumctulsa.org @fumctulsa
2 First Word fumctulsa.org CONTENTS 2 CONTENTS 3 COMING UP AT FIRST METHODIST 4 A NIGHT WITH LEONARD SWEET 4 POINSETTIA ORDERS 5 CONTACT MISSION CHRISTMAS STORE 6 CHRISTMAS AT FUMC TULSA 9 CALENDAR 10 RESOURCES
3 First Word fumctulsa.org COMING UP AT FIRST METHODIST THIS WEEKEND 9:30 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service 10:55 a.m. Sunday Blended Service 10:55 a.m. Sunday Regeneration Advent Service Sanctuary: Mark 1:1-8 Help is on the Way COLLEGE CHURCH FAMILY REUNION Sunday, November 26 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Culture Lab (1001 S Main) In Tulsa for Thanksgiving weekend? Come brunch with us Sunday morning before heading back to school! Christmas music, pancakes, summer missions info, and reconnection with your church people. See you there! SERVE THE HOMELESS! Thursday, November 23, is the next meal served by FUMC at the Day Center for the Homeless! We welcome volunteers, cooks, and servers. Contact Rick Gibbon at rickgibbon@cox.net for more information. COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES! Looming finals create the perfect moment to say we love you to our college students near and far through care packages. Stop by the table this Sunday to sign up to bake cookies or adopt a box!
4 First Word fumctulsa.org A NIGHT WITH LEONARD SWEET A DISTRICT-WIDE EVENT Monday, November 27 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Leonard Sweet is an American theologian, pastor, and author. He currently serves as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Drew University and is ordained in the United Methodist Church. Sweet will join us at FUMC for a special evening of worship! All of the Council Oak District United Methodist churches have been invited and this will be a special evening you won t want to miss! NO HOMEWORK INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: LOVING GOD AND OTHERS: THE HEART OF TRUE FAITH Thursdays, December 7-21 9:30-11:00 a.m. MSLC 231 Cost: $8.00 We are condensing a six-week inductive bible study into a threeweek study between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you have never done the inductive method, this is a great way to learn the concept; Observe, Interpret, and Apply. Join us as we find out what God says about Love. This course is facilitated by Carrie Potter, you can contact her at carriepotter@fumctulsa.org or 918.592.3862, ext. 1117. 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 order a poinsettia for the FUMC sanctuary, fill out the form below and return it no later than December 15. 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. 74119, Att: Rev. Connie Ichord You may also put your order in Rev. Connie Ichord's box in the mailroom or in the offering plate on Sunday morning in an envelope. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Connie Ichord at 918.850.6578.
5 First Word fumctulsa.org CONTACT MISSION CHRISTMAS STORE! Shopping: Now through Sunday, December 9 Store: Saturday, December 16 This will be the 4th year FUMC has partnered with Contact Mission in West Tulsa to empower parents to provide Christmas gifts for their own children. Contact has been working in the West Tulsa Community for 20 years, building relationships with families, providing job skills training, supporting individuals seeking their own growth and development, and much more. Through the Christmas Store, parents who are struggling financially are able to shop with dignity. Some experience the joy of giving for the first time and shoppers get the full experience and excitement of choosing gifts for their family. Through our partnership with Contact, we have the opportunity to build deeper relationships with people in our community. What an exciting way to be the hands and feet of Jesus! This also strengthens our bond with Eugene Field as they are looking for ways to empower parents to be the best they can be. So what are we asking you to do? Purchase gifts and return them to FUMC, unwrapped, by December 9. We will deliver the gifts to Contact. There are also some volunteer opportunities for you and your family: Shop for and donate gifts to the Christmas Store Help set up the store (count, sort, price items) Dates and times TBA (Kids are welcome!) Come early on Saturday (December 16) 8:00 a.m., if you d like to make coffee and set up refreshments Provide home-made treats for volunteers Work at the store on Saturday, December 16 There are two shifts, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. (Adults Only) Serve breakfast/refreshments, help restock the store, be a shopper s helper Provide entertainment for those waiting to shop (music, caroling, etc ) Come at 1:00 p.m. to help clean up. Pray for this endeavor, and all the people involved Eugene Field families and staff, Contact Mission, and FUMC staff and volunteers.
6 First Word fumctulsa.org REGENERATION ADVENT SERVICE Sunday, November 26 10:55 a.m. Youth & Family Complex Join us for our annual modern Advent service that ushers in the beginning of the holiday season at First United Methodist. This service of music and stories is the perfect way to prepare your heart and mind for the season. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL ANGEL ALERT Sunday, December 3 9:30 & 10:55 a.m. Sanctuary Angel" means "messenger," and what better way to spread the message at Christmas than with angels! In Angel Alert, our entire children's choir is made up of angels who are waiting to be told when to go to earth to make the grand announcement. As they wait for the call, they review God's faithfulness through his promises and some of the prophecies of the Savior's birth. The musical is full of worship and plenty of celebration since the angels understand the love God has for his people in sending his Son to earth. HANDBELL CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 3 4:00 p.m. McBirney Chapel The Susannah Wesley Handbell Choir presents their annual Christmas concert! Selections from traditional hymns of the church, arrangements of contemporary worship songs and beautiful Christmas favorites will ring in the air at this afternoon event. COOKIES AND CAROLING Saturday, December 9 4:00-6:30 In Your Neighborhood Click here to register as a Participant There are few things as joyful as carolers at Christmas. This December 9, we are going to bringing Good News of Great Joy to the Tulsa area. We are having groups of carolers sing and deliver cookies in small groups all over town. Find the group closest to you as we bring light and a little harmony to our neighbors.
7 First Word fumctulsa.org THE LIGHT HAS COME CATHEDRAL CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 10 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary This year s concert, The Light Has Come, will proclaim the story of Jesus birth in song and through spoken word. Special guests include tenor Phil Armstrong, duo pianists Ryan and Ryan, and organist Dick Taylor. They will join with the Cathedral Choir, soloists, Gwen Alley, Laura Fletcher, Paige Grilliot, Leslie Schmidt, Doug Crowl, Kyle Gallien, and Luke Moore, and the FUMC Orchestra (Rev. Joseph A. Bias, director and conductor) in a program of classical, traditional, and new works to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Three concerts will be presented on Sunday, December 10. Lead Pastor Jessica Moffatt and the family of First United Methodist invite you, your family, and friends to experience this celebration of the joy of Christmas in the beautiful cathedral on the southeast corner of 11th and Boulder. For more information, call 918.592.3862 or email communications@ fumctulsa.org. BROOKSIDE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Saturday, December 16 5:00 p.m. Brookside Collective (3737 S Peoria) On December 16, we will 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 new Christmas holiday traditions! Christmas Eve MORNING WORSHIP Sunday, December 24 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary Christmas Eve worship falls on a Sunday morning, and there is no better place to begin it than with worship. Join us at 10:00 a.m. for a combined worship service that will get your Christmas holiday started right!
8 First Word fumctulsa.org CHAOTIC CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Sunday, December 24 4:30 p.m. Children s Auditorium Our Chaotic Christmas Eve service is where the peace of White Christmas meets the chaos of A Christmas Story. Join us for this family 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 service is where we experience the joy of Christmas in the midst of life s chaos. COME & GO CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION Sunday, December 24 5:00-6:00 p.m. Sanctuary We realize that travel, dinner plans, and family traditions keep many from attending one of our services. That s why we offer this holy moment in the sanctuary where families celebrate together Jesus sacrifice. CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS, CANDLES, & COMMUNION Sunday, December 24 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary With songs you know and love, beautiful solos, a reading of the Christmas story, and a candle-lighting, this will be the highlight of your holiday season. ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICE Sunday, 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 will feature 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. NEW YEAR S EVE WORSHIP Sunday, December 31 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary First United Methodist will offer one service on New Year s Eve. We will celebrate the end of the old and the start of the new using the Wesleyan Covenant Renewal Service. The heart of the service, focused in the Covenant Prayer, asks persons to commit themselves to God. CANDLELIGHT EPIPHANY SERVICE Sunday, January 7, 2018 5:00 p.m. Sanctuary This service, now in its 72nd year at FUMC, celebrates the climax of the season and marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas. The service of pageantry and of light challenges us to be a light for Christ in the dark world.
9 First Word fumctulsa.org CALENDAR November 26-December 2, 2017 SUNDAY 8:15 a.m...sunday Morning Prayer-Parker Hall 8:15/9:30/10:55 Adult Sunday School-Various Locations 9:30...Traditional Service-Sanctuary 10:55...Blended Service-Sanctuary 10:55...Regeneration Advent Service-YFC Gym 12:30 p.m...yfc Closes MONDAY 8:00 a.m...ready, Set, Serve! Cardio-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Senior Strength & Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 11:30...Whole Body Mobility-YFC Cycle Rm 11:45...Zumba-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:00 p.m...yoga Basics-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:00...A Night with Leonard Sweet-Sanctuary TUESDAY 6:00 a.m...am Basketball-YFC Gym 9:00...Walk Fit-YFC Track 9:00...Early Learning Academy-Children s Bldg 11:40...YFC Members Rec Basketball-YFC Gym 11:40...Basic Training-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:00 p.m...celebrate Recovery-MSLC/Thomas Hall 6:00...Cardio Core Training-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 7:30...Recreational Volleyball-YFC Gym WEDNESDAY 7:00 a.m...morning Prayer-Daniel Prayer Rm 8:00...Ready, Set, Serve! Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Early Learning Academy-Children s Bldg 9:00...Sr. Strength & Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 10:00...Card Ministry-MSLC 231 11:30...Yoga for Strength-YFC Cycle Rm 11:45...Zumba-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 4:30 p.m...handbell Rehearsal-Handbell Choir Rm 6:00...Wednesday Night Youth-Youth Wing 6:00...Children s Musical Rehearsal-Children s Bldg 6:30...Choir Rehearsal-Choir Rm THURSDAY 6:00 a.m...am Basketball-YFC Gym 9:00...Early Learning Academy-Children s Bldg 9:00...Walk Fit-YFC Track 9:30...Fearless Moms Study-Community Rm 11:30...Overcoming Job Transition-Parker Hall 11:30...YFC Members Rec Basketball-YFC Gym 11:45...Cardio Circuit-YFC Cycle Rm 6:00 p.m...cardio Core Training-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 6:45...Co-Addiction Support Group-4th Flr Commons FRIDAY 8:00 a.m...refit-yfc Grp Exercise Rm 9:00...Sr Strength & Stretch-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 11:45...Zumba-YFC Grp Exercise Rm 4:00 p.m...bible Blast Christmas Party-Thomas Hall SATURDAY 9:00 a.m...children s Musical Rehearsal-Sanctuary 9:00...Choir Rehearsal-Choir Rm 9:30...Handbell Rehearsal-Handbell Choir Rm MEMORIALS Memorial for Myrna Calhoon: FUMC Music Memorials from Bruce and Stephanie Riddle Memorial for Faunelle Deaton: Eugene Field School from Bruce and Stephanie Riddle GUEST/NEW MEMBER CONNECTION CLASSES! Every 1st-4th Sunday 9:15-10:30 a.m. MSLC234 If you are new to FUMC Tulsa, and want to learn more about who we are as Christians, Methodists, and this Body of Christ, join us! This one-session opportunity informs and encourages you as you consider connection and/or membership. Classes are offered every 1st through 4th Sunday. Grab a cup of coffee at Common Grounds and join us! SANCTUARY LAP WRAPS & SHAWLS Are you one of our folks that gets a bit chilly during the worship service? Well, shiver no more! Thanks to the generosity of one of our church families, soft, comfortable coverings are available for your use each Sunday. Just pick one up from a center, back pew and return it when you depart. Enjoy! SET UP AN INFELLOWSHIP ACCOUNT! Our giving and registration systems have fully transitioned to our new church database. This means, if you used online giving, automatic drafts (20th of the month), or online recurring gifts, they need to be set up as new gifts using the new system. We ve provided the links for you below, but you may also find them at fumctulsa.org or on the FUMC app. This system may be used to look at your giving statement, register for events, and update your records (phone, address, email). Click here to create a new account. Click here to give online. Click here to set up a recurring gift or ACH draft.
10 First Word fumctulsa.org RESOURCES RIGHTNOW MEDIA RightNow Media features over 2,000 videos from some great teachers and all of the materials are FREE. To sign up for this free resource, click here. If you have questions about the resources available to you, call Rev. Aaron Tiger at 918.592.3862. FOUR WAYS TO GIVE AT FIRST! You can give your tithes and offerings by giving online at fumctulsa. org/give, giving via text to 918.871.2010, by mailing your check to 1115 S Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119, or giving in the Sunday offering plate. 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. You ll find most lessons used on Sunday mornings as well as links to RightNow Media. UPDATE YOUR RECORD ONLINE Create an account at fumctulsa.infellowship.com (use the email 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 47.1. PODCASTS Subscribe to FUMC Tulsa in the itunes podcasts section and have the Sunday message delivered straight to your computer or phone.. 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!