This Holy Week, journey with us from reflection to resurrection. Whether it's a time of quiet contemplation or joyous celebration, each event is an opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with the community. We look forward to sharing each sacred moment with you! Questions? Email info@okcfirst.com

Maundy Thursday 4/17 @ 6:30pm

Tenebrae (Good Friday) 4/18 @ 8:00pm

Cleaning Day 4/19 | 9:00am-12:00pm

Kids Easter Egg Hunt 4/19 | 3:00pm- 5:00pm

Easter Sunrise Service 4/20 @ 8:30am

Easter Breakfast Potluck 4/20 @ 9:15am

Easter Service 4/20 @ 10:30am

April 19| 3:00pm | The Garden @ Will Rogers Park

Nursery - 1st Grade: Bring an Easter Egg Basket

2nd - 5th Grade - Go on a Scavenger Hunt (Bags provided)

Want to help? * Candy Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the check in desk on Sundays or Wednesdays. You can also donate to the children’s dept. via giving.okcfirst.com

* Come help fill plastic eggs on Wednesday, April 16 @ 6pm in the Kindergarten and 1st Grade Classroom.

We would love to have you join the OKC First Tenebrae and Easter choir, a group of people who enjoy worshiping God through music! Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:30PM in The Parlor.

During this Lenten season, OKC First is opening our sanctuary for prayer. If you need a quiet space to sit, reflect, or simply be in God’s presence, our doors are open. Fridays | 10 AM - 1 PM📍And Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Come and go as you need. All are welcome."I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” -Psalm 91:2

Dive into important discussions with us every Wednesday night at 6:30PM in room 45. Led by Rev. Dr. Kelly Yates and Eric Jergensen, we will be exploring "Neighbors with No Doors" — a compelling look at the truth about homelessness and how each of us can make a difference. Alissa from the Micah Community Movement will also share about the work that is being done each week alongside our unsheltered friends. Come ready to engage, learn, and be part of the change. See you there!

If it feels like you are going to freeze over this winter , we have the perfect for you! Join the Spiritual Formation class with Dr. Middendorf, Wednesday at 6:30pm in Room 9. This 8 week series uses the book Renovation of the Heart and will get you off to a great spiritual start in 2025.

Micah is a non-profit operating out of OKC First that ministers to those experiencing homelessness in our city. 

 Micah has outreach teams that go out on Sunday afternoons to distribute care bags and extend friendship and dignity to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We also provide food and personal care items specifically geared toward our unhoused neighbors who come into the church looking for assistance, as well as to the Hope Box.

You can join the Micah Movement! To participate in our outreach team: contact Alissa Gilmore. Donate funds on the church's giving site and select Micah. And contribute most needed items: Micah_SS_collection_flyer.pdf. 

Store this number in your phone: 405-498-2009. If you encounter a person experiencing homelessness in the area near the church, give them the number to call/text our Micah team. It is NOT an emergency number; they need to leave a message and we will get back to them. 

Help us serve our community on Friday afternoons from 1:00-2:00. We need volunteers, monetary donations, and 4 specific food items: cereal, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti pasta, and pasta sauce. You can drop any of these items off at the church. For questions or to volunteer contact Jayden: Jayden@okcfirst.com.

ONE exists to positively impact OKC by providing programs that enable child and adolescent development. Hosted in OKC First’s Cole Community Center (CCC), we work within our community to provide much-needed after-school support, summer camps, tutoring and mentoring for kids, and school supply assistance. Our aim is to meet a felt need and have fun with the kinds in our community at the same time. Visit www.oneokc.org for ways to volunteer and give financially. 

Not currently part of a Sunday school class? You're missing out on such a great opportunity to dig deeper relationally and spiritually. 

🆕“The Journey” is an all-inclusive, adult-focused Sunday school class where we navigate life as Christians together. We embrace a candid and sometimes irreverent approach, encouraging open discussions about faith, struggles, and everyday life. Whether you're deeply rooted in your beliefs or exploring your path, you're welcome to join us as we support each other on this journey of growth and discovery. Meets in Room 41.

Check out a list of our adult Sunday school classes currently available:

SUNday school classes

Join us every Sunday at 10:30am at okcfirst.online.church

We're excited to continue enhancing interactivity, connection, and care for our online congregation.  This new platform, pastored by Rev. Joel Dyer, offers added features to support and strengthen our online community and church family. Let's worship together and continue building community, both online and in person! 

Don't worry—our service will still be streaming on YouTube as usual at youtube.com/okcfirst.

🌍Matthew and Hannah are embarking on an incredible journey to minister in Spain, with specific focus and care for refugees and immigrants. They are in the Visa process to enter Spain and last stretch of fundraising for the remaining $20,000. 

HELP WANTED We are in search of volunteers for our hospitality team!

Sunday mornings - building prep

Sunday mornings - occasional subs for parking lot greeters

Wednesday nights - entrance greeter

Join us as we are the hands and feet of Jesus in making all who come feel at home. Contact Kelly Baker if interested at docbaker16@gmail.com.

Age Group Ministries

We have been partnering with Zambia since 2009. Pastor Jon gave us an update in the April 28th service - Do you know that we support two community schools of over 1,500 students? The OKC First non-profit Luka supports the Maanu Mbwami and Kanyama schools.The needs continue in Zambia, as 40% of children experience malnutrition. You are a generous church!  This is our work to do. Please join us. 

Go to www.lukafoundation.org if you would like to be a one-time or monthly supporter to help provide one healthy meal a day to each of the 1500 students. Contact our ministry Director at deb.mccullock@lukafoundation.org if you have any questions. We are already planning our next trip to Zambia, let us know if you are interested! 

www.lukafoundation.org

Sundays at 10:45am

Room 45

Led by Rev. Daniel Moreyra, our all-Spanish worship service is now more than a year old! For more information, please email daniel@okcfirst.com.

The Walt Crow Center is a ministry of OKC First that provides pastors a place to retreat and seek encouragement and healing. For more information: https://www.waltcrowcenter.com.

TESTIMONY

At OKC First, we are always finding ways to put skin and flesh on the welcome and hospitality of God! We need your help to do that, so sign up for one of our teams today! We have a place for everyone to make a difference in our community. 

We are specifically looking for more building care, greeters, and creative team volunteers!

I Want to serve!

We are grateful for these folks who will help lead us for the next year:

Kelly Baker, Mike Bell, R.B. Broyles, Brent Conway, Heather Clemmer, Mike Duke, Alex Fain, Lori Felder, Jeremy Miller, Mark Murray, Amy Smith, Kristy Wente, and Chris Yates.

Church officers are: Eric Jergensen (SDMI), Jessica Sword (NYI), and Wes Veitch (NMI). 

Church board alternates are: Faith Sinclair (1), Derek Dorris and John Paynter (T-2)

Want to contribute to the mission and ministry of OKC? 

Visit www.okcfirst.com/give and follow the steps in this easy-to-follow video tutorial!

Online 🖥️      By Text message 📱     Mail ✉️      Giving Stations in the Sanctuary 🗳️

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