| TAKE NOTE PLAN TO PROTECT There will be two opportunities to take this training (or refresher if you need it) in order to work with children and youth at OEFC! Sunday, June 1 or Sunday, June 8 (9 to 10am in the Board Room beside Chris' and Dwight's offices. Contact Pastor Chris to let him know which day you plan to attend! MEXICO YOUTH MISSIONS LUNCH Join us Sunday, June 8 at 12:15pm for a lunch fundraiser for the Mexico Youth Missions Team! Enjoy great food, meet the team, and learn more. FREE sign-up HERE to let us know how many to expect! Lunch by donation. CONNEXION CAFE on Monday, June 9 (7pm)...FIRES & FELLOWSHIP...Ladies, join us in the church parking lot for an evening around the fire with friends! Bring a friend, bring a chair! There will be smores, smokies, and snacks. We look forward to seeing you there! Weather permitting. MEN WHO PRAY Weekly Prayer Meeting Please join Pastor Trevor and other men in the church for an hour of prayer at 8am on Wednesdays at OEFC, beginning on June 11! YOUNG AT HEART (55+) Friday, June 13 (11:30am) Spring BBQ at OEFC with great entertainment in store! Tickets ($15) available at the Info Desk. DID YOU KNOW that OEFC is part of a larger family of 140+ Free Churches across Canada? You can be placed on the EFCC's email list for any or all of their publications (prayer guide, Seasons blog, updates from EFCC Board, etc.) to help you stay connected! CONGREGATIONAL MEETING & ELECTIONS We're happy to announce that Gerald and Pam are new members of OEFC! Jack K and Barry T were re-elected to the Elders Board, and Chris B (new), Keith H (new) and Randy R (incumbent) were elected to the Finance & Property Committee! HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES We are preparing a Grad Bulletin to celebrate our 2025 high school graduates! If someone in your household is graduating this year, please send their photo (grad or casual) along with their name, school graduating from, and plans for next year HERE by June 3! And grad families, save the date June 15 (Father's Day) for a Grad Barbecue! BOTTLES FOR CHANGE There's a few weeks until Father's Day to continue filling a baby bottle with cash, coins or cheque for the annual Bottle Campaign in support of Mainsprings (Calgary Pregnancy & Family Support). Or give online in support of this local ministry. | |
| WE NEED YOUR HELP! Opportunities to Serve at OEFC NURSERY COORDINATOR A wonderful way to support the young families in our church! Maintain schedule from a list of volunteers; recruit volunteers as needed; purchase snacks; regularly clean toys; empty diaper bag after 10:45am service. Training available! Contact Janet C. PIONEER GIRLS CLUB COORDINATOR(s) The Tuesday night Girls Club is a great opportunity for ministering to kids and families in a fun environment! The coordinator recruits and organizes volunteers, teaches, and plans weekly club nights, usually consisting of a Bible lesson and a fun activity based on a curriculum. Running from September through April, this role can be done solo or with a co-leader. For more information, contact Cassandra H. | |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, May 29 9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for adults...bring your favourite project or just come for the coffee and conversation! Last meeting until September. 7:30pm ROOTED for Young Adults (post-high school). Follow us on Instagram. Friday, May 30 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH for Grades 7-12! COPS & ROBBERS...meet at Grace Lutheran Church at 7pm. Pickup at OEFC @ 9:30pm. Call the youth hotline for details 403-938-8888 or check out the OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth. Sunday, June 1 - COMMUNION SUNDAY (all communion crackers at OEFC are gluten-free) 9-10am PLAN TO PROTECT training/ refresher in Board Room (RSVP to cyoung@okotoksefc.ca) 9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fireside Room (traditional). WORSHIP SERVICE in the Main Auditorium (contemporary). (Everyone will gather for the message in the Main Auditorium. Pastor Rob Cave will be preaching on Genesis 19. 10:15am PRE-SERVICE PRAYER in the Prayer Room to the right of the platform (Main Auditorium) 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Main Auditorium. Pastor Rob Cave will be preaching on Genesis 19. NURSERY (0-36 months), PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-3 and 4) and KIDS CONNECT (Grades K-6). Livestream available online. Tuesday, June 3 9:30am MomCo year-end gathering at the park beside the church, starting at 9:30am. Please bring a snack for your child. In case of rain, MomCo will meet in the pre-school room at OEFC. 7pm ROOTED DEEPER Young Adults Bible study (Gospel of Luke) at Cimarron Vista Gardens. NO LADIES BIBLE STUDY at Pam's home (last study June 10) Thursday, June 5 7:30pm ROOTED for Young Adults (post-high school). Follow us on Instagram. 7:30pm SR HIGH GUYS BIBLE STUDY at Chris Y's house (bi-weekly) Friday, June 6 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH (last official event for the 2024-25 year) for Grades 7-12! Call the youth hotline for details 403-938-8888 or check out the OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth. Saturday, June 7 3pm BABY SHOWER at OEFC for Brooklyn Y and baby girl! Contact Erica if you have any questions! | |
| CHECK IT OUT! OEFC Library News Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn Fern Espinoza and Lily Graden have shared a close friendship, even though they live in different states. They can hardly believe it when their teen dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime--but life sure isn't what they thought it would be back when they were young. Pack your bags and get ready for adventure as Robin Jones Gunn invites you on a safari of the heart in this vulnerable exploration of how to move forward in faith even when the future is uncertain. | |
| OUT & ABOUT OILFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Calgary Energy Show Breakfast Thursday, June 12 at the Calgary Petroleum Club! Doors open at 6:30am, meeting from 7am to 8:30am. Guest Speaker Jack Neufeld (founder, president and CEO of WORX Environmental Products). Tickets available online. Questions? Talk with Barry T. MISSION TO THE SHUSWAP Please pray for the team from OEFC serving with Mennonite Disaster Services in disaster relief to the Shuswap in May and June! TEEN CHALLENGE GOLF CLASSIC (Calgary June 23) Raise funds, play golf, change lives! In person and virtual events available. For more information, contact Odessa 403-681-5807. Registration online. |