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OEFC News for March 26-April 4

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MISSIONS CONFERENCE Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make last week's mission conference a success. The Special Project (car in Zambia and small house in Thailand) will remain open for donations until April 10. You may donate HERE (choose fund "Missions Conference") or through Sunday's offering (please clearly mark envelope "Missions Project"). The Missions Committee will match up to $15,000!

EARLY BIRD RATE for the Ladies Retreat @ OEFC ends on March 27. Register now ($65; after March 27, $75).

FINANCIAL UPDATE See the attached report from the Finance & Property Committee. Many thanks for your continued generosity! MISSIONS UPDATE (year-to-date): Budget $14,044; Income $13,308; Expenses $14,020.

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.

PARENTS Beginning on Sunday, April 12, children's classes will be offered at 9:15am (in addition to the 10:45am service). Nursery (0-2), Preschool (3-5) and K-Grade 6 will be held. Help is needed (see note under Opportunities below).

HYMN SING on Sunday, April 12 in the Fireside Room (3pm). Everyone is welcome to attend.

PICTORIAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Appointments still available April 15, 16 and 17! Click HERE (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. And HELP IS NEEDED during photography days: welcome people and assist with forms to complete. Sign up HERE for a two-hour slot (two people needed per time-frame.)

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 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)

Sunday, March 29
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Rob will be preaching.
10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium).
10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Rob will be preaching. NURSERY (0-24 months), PRESCHOOL (ages 2-4), CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Livestream available HERE.
Monday, March 30
7pm MONDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL for anyone 18 years and older.

Tuesday, March 31
6-7:15am FIRST WATCH Men's Bible Study led by Cameron O
9:30-11:30am 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, April 1
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, April 2
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, April 3 - GOOD FRIDAY
10:30am COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE @ OEFC with six churches participating. Thanks for parking off-site if possible to make room for our guests.
NO FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
SERVE FOOD / HELP IN KITCHEN for the Young at Heart luncheon on April 8. Four or five men or women are needed. For more information or to volunteer, contact Jan Nelson (403-680-9945).

SUNDAY SCHOOL (Plan to Protect procedures must be completed)
9:15am (NEW) Children's program beginning on April 12 (pre-school to Grade 6). Contact Barry Throness for more info or to sign up to teach or help.
10:45am 3 adult Leaders to teach K / Gr 1-2 / Gr 3-4, and 2 youth or adult Check-in Helpers to monitor the database system. Contact Sonya Hamming for more info!

PHOTO DIRECTORY HOSTS
  • two-hour sessions, various days between April 7 and 15
  • greet people when they arrive for their appointment
  • ensure participants complete a form with their names and address
  • snacks are provided for hosts
  • a great way to meet others in the church
  • if you sign up with a friend, you can visit while you serve
  • volunteer credit for high school students
  • please note that hosts who sign up for the last shift of the day will be required to stay until the photographer leaves and will need to lock up the church (approximately 30 minutes after last appointment)
  • Thanks for considering this easy and fun way to help out at OEFC! Click HERE to sign up.

SPRING CLEANING at the church on Saturday, April 25 (9am-Noon). Inside and outside jobs, weather permitting. Coffee and snacks provided, along with the satisfaction of a job well done!

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COMING UP @ OEFC
Save the Date

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

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

Sunday, April 12
3pm Hymn Sing

April 15, 16, 17
Photo Directory appointments still available (schedule yours soon)

April 17-18 (Friday 7-9pm / Saturday 8:45am - 3:30pm)
Ladies Retreat @ OEFC - registration now open $75 until April 10

Saturday, April 25
9am-12pm Spring Cleaning at the church (inside and outside)

Sunday, April 26
6pm TWR (TransWorld Radio) Dessert Night and Presentation

Saturday, May 2
8:30am Highway Cleanup (OEFC Youth and others)