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OEFC NEWS for September 25-October 4

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HAND IN HANDS Hot Dog Fundraiser Lunch on Sunday (12:15pm) and continued opportunity to donate items for their upcoming trip to Dominican Republic.

NEWCOMERS LUNCH If you are new to OEFC and have never attended a Newcomer's Lunch, mark your calendar for Sunday, October 26 (12:15pm) and sign up at the Info Desk with the number in your household attending. A great way to meet other newcomers and learn more about OEFC!

DISABILITY MINISTRY A team of people is brainstorming 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). Want to learn more? Contact Monica D for location info for the meeting on Sunday, September 28 at 7pm.

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 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 We Saved you a Seat: Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships, A Bible Study for Teen Girls by Lisa Jo Baker (purchase on Amazon) $10.

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 D's home, studying The Way of Wisdom (available on Amazon), a journey through the book of Proverbs, exploring God’s wisdom for everyday life. To register, contact Pam.

SERVICE VENUES Beginning on Sunday, October 12, both morning services (9:15am and 10:45am) will be held in the Main Auditorium.

PARKING Thank you to those who are able to park off-site to ease our parking lot issues!

SHOEBOX MINISTRY (Operation Christmas Child) Last year our church family packed 344 shoeboxes. This year's goal is 500 by November 16. Are we up to the challenge?

PULL TABS Thank you to everyone who has contributed tabs from pop and juice cans for charity. We are no longer collecting tabs at OEFC.
 
THIS WEEK @ OEFC

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

Sunday, September 28 Mexico Team Update / Hand in Hands lunch fundraiser
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fireside Room (traditional). Pastor Rob will be preaching on Luke 5:27-32.
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 5:27-32. NURSERY (0-24 months), PRESCHOOL (2-4 years) and CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Livestream available.
12:15pm HOT DOG LUNCH Everyone is welcome to stay for a fundraiser lunch, hosted by Hand in Hands ministry to Dominican Republic, with 100% of donations going toward supplies for their upcoming trip!
6:30-8:30pm HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BIBLE STUDY Kick Off Meet and Greet Check out who we are and what we'll be doing! We'll have snacks, a game and a hangout time.
7pm DISABILITY MINISTRY meeting (contact Monica for location information)

Tuesday, September 30
6-7:15am FIRST WATCH men's Bible study facilitated by Cameron O "The Holiness of God" by RC Sproul.
9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY facilitated by Hannah H (studying the Psalms with Adrienne Camp's book As For Me). To register please contact Hannah. $25.
6:30-8pm KIDS CLUBS for boys and girls in Grades 1-6. $75 (Sept-Apr) Register online; 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 on 1 & 2 Timothy at Cimarron Vista Gardens.

Wednesday, October 1
8-9am MEN WHO PRAY weekly prayer meeting
10-11:15am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD with Rob D for all adults (beginning a new study in the book of Revelation)
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, October 2
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
7-8:30pm ALPHA begins...let Pastor Rob know if you or a friend want to attend

Friday, October 3
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.

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OEFC Library News

The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research--her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand--the merman--and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide.

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 (recommittment, 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 Laubenstein 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.