OEFC NEWS for September 18-27

September 25th, 2025

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MINISTRY FAIR What a great time connecting last Sunday as 35+ OEFC ministries were featured! Congratulations to our prize winners:

Nursery (big chocolate bar) Rosie O
MomCo (Get Your Hopes Up family devotional) Leslie H
GriefShare (What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Really Helps) Elaine L, Lindsay T
Pre-Marital / Marital Mentoring (Sacred Marriage devotional) Donna K
Coffee & Crafting (Diamond painting kit) Michelle S
Eden Valley ministry (Bonnie's homemade buns) Malerie B
Library (set of Christian Heroes books) Hartley A
Ministry Fair Passport completed (basket of decor items) Chloe D
OEFC Staff (basket of treats) Willow B
And the winning Staff nickname is Mixed Nuts (30 votes)! Runners up: Lifesavers (24) and Airheads (9).

DISABILITY MINISTRY SURVEY A team of people has met to start the conversation about a new ministry at OEFC, and they would love your input! Please take a few minutes to complete a survey HERE (open until September 27). Contact Monica D for more information.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S BIBLE STUDY Interested in meeting other high school girls, studying God's word together and growing in your faith? This group is for you! Sunday evenings (6:30-8:30pm) at the church. More info or to sign up, please contact Lindsay B

September 28 - Kick Off Meet and Greet Come check out who we are and what we'll be doing. We'll have snacks, a game and a hangout time.
October 19 - Official Start of Bible Study If you are interested in committing to the Bible study, please purchase the book, We Saved you a Seat: Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships, A Bible Study for Teen Girls by Lisa Jo Baker ($10 on Amazon).

ALPHA is coming to OEFC, Thursdays (7-8:30pm) beginning October 2! An opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a safe space. Let Pastor Rob know if you are interested in attending or bringing a friend.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY (Oct 7-Dec 9) for young women, wives and moms at Pam's home, studying The Way of Wisdom, a journey through the book of Proverbs, exploring God’s wisdom for everyday life. Designed to mentor women in their walk with the Lord and to build a welcoming, supportive community, with Couples Fellowship Nights scheduled periodically to encourage connection and community. For more info or to register, contact Pam. Study books can be purchased on Amazon.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS The church office is now OPEN Mondays 12:30-4:30pm and Tuesdays to Thursdays 8:30am-4:30pm (closed for lunch) and CLOSED on Fridays.

MISSIONS FOCUS

Sunday, September 28 - The Mexico Youth Team will share in the morning services. Hand in Hands ministry to Dominican Republic will host a hotdog lunch fundraiser after the second service.
UPDATE FOR AUGUST: Missions Budget YTD 54,336; Income YTD 68,231; Expenses YTD 56,091; also collected 17,186 for the Mission Project related to the Gilmores (not included in Income/Expenses above).

SERVICE VENUES Beginning on Sunday, October 12, both morning services (9:15am and 10:45am) will be held in the Main Auditorium. Thank you to those who are able to park off-site to ease our parking lot issues!

THIS WEEK @ OEFC

Thursday, September 18
9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for all adults (come and go format)
1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE - contact the church office for more information or to register

Friday, September 19
7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH @ OEFC 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, September 21
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fireside Room (traditional). Pastor Rob will be preaching on Luke 5:17-26.
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 (contemporary). Pastor Rob will be preaching on Luke 5:17-26.. NURSERY (0-24 months), PRESCHOOL (2-4 years) and CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Livestream available HERE.
12:15pm LUNCH WITH THE GILMORES Colin and Shelby will share more about their ministry in Africa!

Tuesday, September 23
9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY facilitated by Hannah H (studying the Psalms with Adrienne Camp's book As For Me). For more info or to register please contact Hannah. $25.
6:30-8pm KIDS CLUBS for boys and girls in Grades 1-6. $75 (Sept-Apr) Register HERE; please note: list your Child's Name in the first question
6:30-8pm DIVORCECARE - contact the church office for more information or to register
7:30pm ROOTED DEEPER Young Adults Bible study every Tuesday, studying 1 & 2 Timothy at Cimarron Vista Gardens.

Wednesday, September 24
8-9am MEN WHO PRAY weekly prayer meeting
10-11:15am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD with Rob D for all adults, studying the Gospel according to Mark (Please note, in view of current world events, Wednesdays in the Word will be starting a study in the book of Revelation, beginning Wednesday, October 1. All welcome!)
6:30-8:15pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY with Jon H Exploring the Apostles' Creed
6:30-8:15pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY with Linda H The Gospel of Matthew

Thursday, September 25
9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for all adults (come and go format)
1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE - contact the church office for more information or to register

Friday, September 26
7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH @ OEFC 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, September 27
2pm CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Virginia J

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Finding Your Fit at OEFC

SHOEBOX MINISTRY (Operation Christmas Child) We are gearing up for another year as the Collection Site for shoebox donations in this area. Joyce C is OEFC's new coordinator! Also, our church's goal is to collect 500 filled shoeboxes by November 14.

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OEFC Library News

Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing by Megan Fate Marshman We often try to do a lot for God--without Him. Relaxed is a call to let go of spiritual performance, reject our cultural tendency to live under pressure, and find freedom to walk with God and toward God, one gentle step at a time.

OUT & ABOUT

SABC summer camp ministry is over for 2025...read on for exciting news!

1731 campers joined us this summer — a record year for SABC!
1003 campers received a full or partial sponsorship so they could attend. Over $200,000 in subsidies.
599 campers made a recognizable specific faith step (recommitment, coming to faith for the first time, sharing their faith with others, leading the cabin in prayer, etc.)
We handed out 342 Bibles to campers over the summer.
Open invitation to our AGM morning show with Scott L on November 1. You don’t have to be a member to come hear about the stories that live at SABC - lives transformed by God through the Gospel.

LIFE CHAIN Sunday, October 5 (2-3pm) in front of the Okotoks Municipal Centre. Join thousands across Canada standing against abortion in a peaceful, prayerful demonstration. For more info, contact Catherine K.