Come hang out with us for our Galentine's Party on Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Atrium! There will be crafts, games, and food! (You can sign up by clicking the Galentines graphic) We can't wait to see you!

Join us in celebrating Molly Dorris’s upcoming wedding with a special bridal shower! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and make your way to the parlor where fun, laughter, and good wishes will be in full bloom.

Molly is registered here: (https://www.theknot.com/us/molly-dorris-and-lazarus-larson-mar-2025/registry) for those who would like to bless the beautiful bride-to-be with a gift.

Feel free to reach out to Vanette Bell with any questions at vanettebell@yahoo.com or give her a ring or text at 405-922-3383.

Let’s shower Molly with love and best wishes as she prepares for her big day! 🎁💍

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.

We are excited to partner with Spero to host a free 4-week screening series of  the docuseries "Across".

ACROSS is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand. Filmed in Honduras, Texas, and Illinois, this four-part docuseries follows three women and their children who escaped abuse and violence in Honduras and Guatemala, and a Midwestern church that experienced a complete transformation in their hearts when they stopped seeing these families as news headlines and started treating them like brothers and sisters in Christ.

The series is Wednesdays January 15, January 22, January 29, and February 5. Food will be served at 6:00; the presentation and childcare begin at 6:30. Please ➡️RSVP here so that we can plan accordingly! While this is a 4-part series, you are welcome to attend one or more as you are able. Feel free to invite your friends, family, and community!

See more at www.thesperoproject.com: The Spero Project is a local non-profit organization that welcomes resettled refugees by connecting our new neighbors to people, resources and learning opportunities that make Oklahoma City a place of belonging.

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!

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