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OEFC News for February 26 to March 7, 2026

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BAPTISM SERVICE Have you considered following the Lord's leading to be baptized? Baptism is an outward expression of an inward commitment. Our next Baptism Service will be held on Easter Sunday, April 5. Please contact the church office to indicate your interest, and someone will follow up with you soon.

HELP NEEDED Our Children's Ministry on Sunday mornings is bursting at the seams! Additional teachers and helpers are needed...contact Sonya H for more info! Kindergarten to Grade 4
  • 3 adult (18 years old and up) Leaders (Kindergarten/ Grade 1-2 / Grade 3-4) to teach the lesson and activities, along with a Helper, during the small group time
  • 2 youth or adult Check-in Helpers to check all of the children into the data base

NOMINATIONS Our Nominations Committee would love your input as we approach election of Elders and Finance & Property Committee members at our next Congregational Meeting in May. Please read the attached letter and prayerfully respond by paper, email or survey by March 15.

PICTORIAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Schedule your photo appointment! April 7-11 is available, with more dates to be added once April 7-11 spots are mostly filled. Only those households photographed will get a FREE printed directory (there will be no directories available for purchase). There is no cost to you or to the church, unless you choose to purchase a photo package. This is a great way to get connected at OEFC!



THIS WEEK @ OEFC
Thursday, February 26
9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING (come and go format)
1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE contact the church office to register ($20)
4:30pm YOUTH WORSHIP TEAM practice

Friday, February 27
7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth)

Sunday, March 1 - COMMUNION SUNDAY
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Trevor will be preaching on Genesis 28.
10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium).
10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Trevor will be preaching on Genesis 28. NURSERY (0-24 months), PRESCHOOL (ages 2-4), CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Livestream available HERE.

Monday, March 2
7pm MONDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL for anyone 18 years and older. Questions? Contact Kimberly S.

Tuesday, March 3
6-7:15am FIRST WATCH Men's Bible Study led by Cameron O
9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY led by Victoria L
6:30-8pm KIDS CLUBS for boys and girls in Grades 1-6
6:30-8pm DIVORCECARE Contact the church office to register ($20).
7pm ROOTED Young Adults Bible Study at Cimarron Vista Gardens
7:30pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY for young women at the home of Pam D

Wednesday, March 4
8-9am MEN WHO PRAY
10-11:15am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD led by Rob D
6:30-8:15pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY led by Linda H
6:30-8:15pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY led by Jon H

Thursday, March 5
9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING (come and go format)
1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE Contact the church office to register ($20)
4:30pm YOUTH WORSHIP TEAM practice

Friday, March 6
7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth)

DISABILITY MINISTRY
WANTED: SUNDAY SCHOOL BUDDIES
  • Job Description: A buddy comes alongside a child who might struggle attending or participating in Sunday School
  • Experience: Willing to train
  • Payment: Bless a child with the opportunity to learn about Jesus, to connect with others and to enjoy your company
  • Bonus: You’ll bless the parents who can participate in the regular morning service
  • Contact: Email HERE for more information or to get an application form.

CHECK IT OUT
OEFC Library News

There are Lions in This Book! By Dandi Daley Mackall In this clever take on the Daniel in the lion's den story, a narrator mouse continually warns the reader not to turn the page, lest they find what Daniel eventually found―terrifying, hungry lions! As this exciting and engaging story unfolds, children ages 4 to 8 will learn what actually happened to Daniel in the Bible while being thoroughly entertained in the process.

COMING UP @ OEFC
Save the Date

Saturday, March 14
9am Men's Breakfast "Becoming Christlike as a Husband"
1:30pm Connexion Cafe tea for ladies "Ordinary Boxes, Extraordinary Lives"

Saturday, March 21
9am Missions Conference Breakfast with Murray Horton and Adam & Trish Kehler (register for FREE BREAKFAST)

Sunday, March 22
9:15am & 10:45am - Morning Services with Jerry Durston, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
3pm - Kid's Program & CEF presentation and dessert for adults

Friday, April 3
10:30am Community Good Friday service @ OEFC (with Foothills Community Church of Okotoks, God's House Pentecostal Church, and St Peter's Anglican Church)

April 7-11
Photo Directory appointments (schedule yours online)

Saturday, April 11
9am Men's Breakfast "Becoming Christlike in our Leisure"

April 17-18 (Friday 7-9pm / Saturday 8:45am - 3:30pm)
Ladies Retreat @ OEFC - registration now open online

Saturday, April 25
9am Spring Cleaning at the church (inside and outside)

OUT & ABOUT

OILFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CALGARY Spring Breakfast on Thursday, March 12 at the Calgary Petroleum Club (319 5 Ave SW). Doors open at 6:30am; meeting from 7am to 8am. Guest Speaker Barry Throness (founder and president of OCF Calgary). God cares and has a plan for each of us is Barry's message. More info and tickets online.

MISSION THRIFT STORE in Okotoks currently has openings for new board members, specifically in the roles of Administrative/Secretarial or Communications/Public Relations. Check out the details by contacting the store.

DESSERT NIGHT with Millar College of the Bible on Friday, March 13 (7pm) at Gateway Bible Church in Diamond Valley. The evening will include an update on the College, music by Resound, and a dessert buffet. Please RSVP with the date you will attend and how many in your group 1-888-892-4253.

BRANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL registration for 2026-27 is open HERE. A Kindergarten Open House will be held on Wednesday, March 11 (1:00-3:30pm). Questions? Email the school.