Okotoks Evangelical Free Church
28 Westland Rd, Okotoks AB T1S 1T2 403-938-3311
office@okotoksefc.ca www.okotoksefc.ca Instagram | CHANGES...AGAIN
Update on Service formats
We've been evaluating our service times and formats on a weekly basis and have decided that beginning this Sunday, June 8, those worshipping in the Fireside Room will have the sermon portion of the service livestreamed into the Fireside Room (unless they choose to move into the Main Auditorium).
PARKING (OVERFLOW) map attached
For those who are able to park off-site, thank you for continuing to make space for newcomers!
- street parking on the West side of Westland Road across from Tim Horton's
- FAIM parking lot at 325 Woodgate Road across from Lakeview Inns & Suites
FOR JUNE 8, 15 and 22
9:15am Traditional Worship in the Fireside Room (livestream preaching)
9:15am Contemporary Worship in the Main Auditorium (live preaching)
10:45am Contemporary Worship in the Fireside Room (live preaching) with Nursery, Preschool and CONNECT (K-Grade 6) classes
FOR JUNE 29, JULY AND AUGUST we will return to our previous service format
9:15am Traditional Worship in the Fireside Room (live preaching)
10:45am Contemporary Worship in the Main Auditorium (live preaching) with Nursery and Preschool classes offered (NO CONNECT K-Grade 6 classes until mid-September)
Thanks for your prayers as we look ahead to Fall 2025 and make decisions for the future. As always, the Staff and Elders welcome your questions, comments or concerns. | Downloads and attachments
offsite parking map.pdf | TAKE NOTE
BRIDAL SHOWER Ladies, you are invited to a shower for Keelin (engaged to Eric) on Saturday, June 28 at 1pm at OEFC! RSVP and Registry online. Questions? Text Shannon C.
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. Please sign up to let us know how many to expect! Lunch by donation.
PLAN TO PROTECT If you are thinking about working with children or youth at OEFC this summer or fall, please plan to attend this training on Sunday, June 8 (9 to 10am) in the Board Room beside Chris' and Dwight's offices. Contact Pastor Chris to let him know you'll be there!
YOUNG AT HEART (55+) Friday, June 13 (11:30am) Spring BBQ at OEFC with great food and entertainment in store! Sunday is the last day to purchase tickets ($15; available at the Info Desk).
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!
OKOTOKS FOOD BANK Did you know there is a group of people from OEFC who volunteer to fill food hampers at the Okotoks Food Bank on the second Thursday of each month (5-8pm)? They are looking for more volunteers! To sign up, contact Jenn B from OEFC for more info.
MEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT Save the Date! Saturday, September 13 beginning at 1pm at the Turner Valley Golf Course. This is the 6th annual OEFC men's tournament! Interested golfers who want to receive updates and info via email should contact John Diehl HERE (no need to make a commitment to participate yet).
BOTTLES FOR CHANGE Just one more week 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.
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC
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' 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.
Sunday, June 8
9-10am PLAN TO PROTECT training/ refresher in Board Room (RSVP to cyoung@okotoksefc.ca)
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fireside Room (traditional with livestream preaching).
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Main Auditorium (contemporary). Pastor Rob Cave will be preaching on Genesis 20.
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 20. NURSERY (0-36 months), PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-3 and 4) and KIDS CONNECT (Grades K-6). Livestream available HERE.
12:15pm MEXICO MISSIONS TEAM LUNCH fundraiser.
Monday, June 9
7pm CONNEXION CAFE 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.
Tuesday, June 10
7pm ROOTED DEEPER Young Adults Bible study (Gospel of Luke).
7pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY at Pam's home (last study)
Wednesday, June 11
8-9am MEN WHO PRAY weekly prayer meeting begins this week with Pastor Trevor!
Thursday, June 12
7:30pm ROOTED for Young Adults (post-high school). Follow us on Instagram.
Friday, June 13
11:30am YOUNG AT HEART (55+) Spring BBQ at OEFC with great food and entertainment in store! Sunday, June 8 is the last day to purchase tickets ($15; available at the Info Desk).
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OEFC Library News
All My Secrets by Lynn Austin The only thing more shocking than Arthur Stanhope III’s unexpected death is the revelation that his will bestows his company―and most of the vast fortune that goes with it―to the nearest male heir, leaving his mother, wife, and daughter nearly impoverished. Set amid the opulence of Gilded Age New York, three generations of women in one family must reckon with the choices they have made and their hopes for the future.
| COMING UP
STAMPEDE BREAKFAST Yahoo and Yee Haw! It's that time of year again, and OEFC is hosting our annual Stampede Breakfast in the church parking lot on Saturday, July 5 (8:30-10:30am). In the past this event has drawn 600+ people from our community and is a great way to interact with our neighbours!
| 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 continue to 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 in Calgary on June 23. Raise funds, play golf, change lives! In person and virtual events available. For more information, contact Odessa HERE or 403-681-5807. Registration online.
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! |
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