OEFC News for July 16-25

July 22nd, 2026

TAKE NOTE
CLUB LEADERS NEEDED (boys and girls)

Tuesdays (6:30-8pm) from September 15 to April 27
4-6 female adult leaders for either Bible lesson or activities/crafts; will consider leaders aged 16+ to be paired with an adult leader
2 male adult leaders for teaching / crowd control / setup and takedown
Plan to Protect course at OEFC and Police Check to be completed by Sept 30
Contact Tanis Y or Ben H

WELCOME/INFORMATION DESK COORDINATOR
This is a ministry opportunity for someone to coordinate those who serve each Sunday at the Welcome/Information Desk. This person will coordinate schedules, communicate with this team and serve at the desk when necessary. For more information, please contact Laurie D at the Church Office (403)938-3311 or Laurie B.

LADIES RETREAT October 16-18 at Island Lake Retreat Centre in the Crowsnest Pass, under two hours from Okotoks. Join us to unwind, deepen friendships, enjoy meaningful conversations and take a break from the busyness of life! Register online by August 15 (pay $175 now or later). Early bird registration by July 31 for special doorprize draw.

HYMN SING AND MUSIC CONCERT Sunday, August 23 at 3pm in the Fireside Room, everyone is invited to an afternoon of music featuring Beckie E and her children – the “E Quartet.” Beckie previously attended OEFC and was much appreciated for her piano accompaniment, especially at Christmas. The concert will be interspersed with hymn singing, followed by fellowship together (please bring a sweet or savoury snack to share if you are able).

PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES We are expecting the new directories to be shipped to the church by late summer or early fall...watch this space for an update.

MEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT Let John D know (or sign up at the Info Desk) if you would like to be on the mailing list for the 7th annual OEFC men's tournament at Turner Valley Golf Course! Saturday, September 12; $120 for golf, power cart, meal, gratuity and prizes.

THIS WEEK @ OEFC
Thursday, July 16
9am-Noon VBS
7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults hang-out event - details and updates on Instagram

Friday, July 17
9am-Noon VBS

Sunday, July 19
9:15am and 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Rob is preaching NURSERY (0-24 months). Children 2+ will stay with their parents; activity sheets are available at the back of the auditorium.
10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium).
Livestream available online during and after the 10:45am service.

Monday, July 20
7pm MONDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL for 18 years & older @ Bill Robertson Park weather permitting (in case of poor weather, it will be held at the church)

Tuesday, July 21
7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults Bible Study (1&2 Peter, 1,2,&3 John, Jude) check Instagram for location, updates and details!

Wednesday, July 22
8-9am MEN WHO PRAY in the Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday, July 23
7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults hang-out event - details and updates on Instagram

CHECK IT OUT
OEFC Library News
The Vanished and The Accused by Cara Putnam
Janae Simmons left the small town of Kedgewick, Virginia, ten years ago to pursue her legal career and never looked back–until a professional mistake leads her back to the town where her past threatens to find her. Carter Montgomery starts his art preservation career with the only job he can get–director at the Elliott Museum of Art. When an elderly woman claims two paintings in the museum’s collection were stolen from her family during World War II, Carter enlists Janae’s help to unravel the legal labyrinth of art ownership. But when an attorney turns up dead and Janae uncovers another painting, what began as a simple legal issue spirals into a race against time.

OUT & ABOUT
OEFC FOOD BANK HAMPER TEAM The Team is looking for additional people to help prepare food hampers for local families. Hampers are packed at the Food Bank on the second Thursday of each month. If you're interested in serving in this ministry, please contact Char H or Jenn B.