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OEFC News for March 19-28

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MISSIONS BREAKFAST Breakfast is FREE, but please let us know by NOON on Friday you are coming HERE. Enjoy a delicious breakfast on Saturday, March 21 at 9am and hear from OEFC missionaries Adam and Trish Kehler and Murray Horton.

FOUNDATIONS CLASS Pastor Trevor invites you to this 4-week Basic Discipleship Equipping Class designed for those who want to learn some of the basics of following Jesus Christ, as well as for those who want to be equipped to help others grow in following Jesus. The Foundations Class addresses Confidence, Acceptance, Empowerment and Development. Tuesday evenings beginning March 31. To sign up, contact Pastor Trevor.

ZAFARI FAMILY UPDATE Thank you to everyone who has supported the Zafari family over the past year! An update is available, and your prayers for their employment needs are appreciated.

YOUNG AT HEART Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 (11:30am) "My Final Say: Wills, Personal Directive, and Power of Attorney." $15 per person, tickets available in the foyer on Sunday mornings.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help serve the meal at the Young at Heart luncheon on April 8. Four or five men or women are needed. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jan N.

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! K 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

PICTORIAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Appointments still available April 14, 15, 16 and 17! Click online (password myphoto) to schedule your photo appointment! Only those households photographed will get a FREE printed directory. You do not need to be a member at OEFC to be in the directory.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS for the directory may be allowed for households who cannot attend a photo session at OEFC. There is a charge of $25 payable to OEFC when you submit your photo, and you will receive a printed directory. Hard copy photo must be maximum 4" x 6" and digital photos at least 1MB in size. Please submit your photo by April 22. First come, first served (limited submitted photos allowed).


THIS WEEK @ OEFC
Thursday, March 19
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 20
7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH - CLUE NIGHT (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth)

Saturday, March 21 - MISSIONS WEEKEND
9am MISSIONS BREAKFAST Enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear from OEFC missionaries Adam and Trish Kehler and Murray & Maureen Horton. Breakfast is FREE, but please let us know you are coming HERE.

Sunday, March 22 - MISSIONS WEEKEND
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE Jerry Durston from Child Evangelism Fellowship will be speaking.
10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium).
10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Jerry Durston from Child Evangelism Fellowship will be speaking. NURSERY (0-24 months), PRESCHOOL (ages 2-4), CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Livestream available HERE.
3pm Kid's Program & Child Evangelism Fellowship presentation and dessert for adults...everyone is welcome to attend!

Monday, March 23
7pm MONDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL for anyone 18 years and older. Questions? Contact Kimberly S

Tuesday, March 24
6-7:15am FIRST WATCH Men's Bible Study led by Cameron O
9:30-11:30am NEW LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Gospel on the Ground - the Grit and Glory of the Early Church in Acts facilitated 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 25
8-9am MEN WHO PRAY
10-11:15am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD led by Rob D
12-3pm EFREE FRIENDS A weekly get together and a safe place to connect for neurodivergent adults. Bring a bag lunch for yourself. For more info, contact the Disability Ministry.
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 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, March 27
7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth)

CHECK IT OUT
OEFC Library News
How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True? By Chris Morphew Sooner or later, kids have big questions about God, life, faith and the Bible. A common one is: How do we know Christianity is really true? Big questions deserve good answers. This pithy, fun and fast-paced book looks at what the Bible says to help 9-13 year olds think through this big question for themselves. It explains why we can trust the Gospels as real historical documents and it walks through the evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Lively stories and illustrations make this book easy for this age group to engage with. Also by Chris Morphew: What Happens When We Die?

COMING UP @ OEFC
Save the Date

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

Wednesday, April 8
11:30am Young at Heart luncheon $15 per person

April 14, 15, 16, 17
Photo Directory appointments still available (schedule yours today!)

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 (early bird rate $65 until March 27!)

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