| TAKE NOTE VEHICLE PROJECT The OEFC Missions Committee has committed $5,000 to support Stefan & Kaitlyn S and Anchored Warriors Eden Valley as they seek to raise $22,000 for a vehicle. We invite you to give as well, as the Spirit leads, by September 30. Donate by credit card HERE (Anchored Warriors - EV / Project # 965). Give by phone, mail or e-transfer through InterAct Ministries. Giving by cash or cheque may be done through OEFC using an offering envelope (please write project name/number on envelope). HELPERS NEEDED for Sunday School classes, to be an extra pair of hands in the classroom or to be available on the sub list. Contact Alexis B to find out more! NEWCOMERS LUNCH Sunday, October 4 after the second service (12:15pm). If you are new to OEFC and have never attended a Newcomer's Lunch, please consider yourself invited to this event to meet others and learn more about the church. Let us know how many will attend from your household (adults and children) by emailing the church office HERE. YOUNG AT HEART presents the Gladys Aylward story written and performed by Deanna Storfie on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:30am. $20 per person, includes a light lunch. Tickets available in the foyer on Sunday mornings. ALPHA A new group is starting at Stephen and Teresa's home beginning on Tuesday, September 22 (6pm). Join them each week for dinner and discussions about life and faith! MEN'S BARBECUE Men and boys of all ages are welcome to a BBQ at the church on Saturday, October 3 (5-7pm). Please sign up by Sept 27 and feel free to bring some outdoor games! LUNCH & LEARN for ladies interesting in learning more about mentoring or being mentored. Register and join us for lunch on Sunday, September 27 (12:30pm) to hear from three current mentoring pairs (Karen & Chloe, Athena & Alex, Linda & Bit). Contact Lindsay Brown for more info (587-226-5066). OEFC GROWTH GROUPS are launching this month, and there is space for you! Contact Pastor Trevor to get connected with an evening group. "Growing in the Word, Love, and Outreach. Sharing life's challenges as we follow Jesus together." OEFC GROWTH ROAD MAP is attached, and printed copies are available in the foyer. Building for tomorrow includes the steps necessary as we look ahead to a possible land purchase and new building. Gifts to the Land Fund may be made online. NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES A limited number of directories are available in the church office for $25. Contact Laurie 403-938-3311. | |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, September 17 9:30-11:30 COFFEE & CRAFTING Bring a project or just come for the coffee and conversation! 1-3pm EFREE FRIENDS is our ministry to adults with disabilities. Two people are needed to help out: Bible Teacher (curriculum provided) and Activity Leader (for games and activities). Contact Monica D for more information. 7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults hang-out event - details and updates on Instagram Friday, September 18 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH @ OEFC for Grades 7-12 (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth). PARENTS: Remember to complete the OKOTOKS EFC 2026-2027 Annual Youth Consent Form Saturday, September 19 9am MEN'S BREAKFAST Join other men for a delicious breakfast and fellowship around the table! Pastor Trevor will speak on this year's theme: Men Who Serve, Men Who Lead based on Joshua 24:15 "As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Sunday, September 20 9:15am and 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Trevor is preaching on "The Cross of Christ" (I Corinthians 1:18-2:5). NURSERY (0-24 months) and SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Preschool (ages 2-4) and CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Arrive early to use the Child Check-In system! 10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium). Livestream available during and after the 10:45am service. Monday, September 21 7pm MONDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL for 18 years & older @ Bill Robertson Park (in case of rain, meet at the church). Tuesday, September 22 6-7:15am FIRST WATCH Bible Study for men will spend 12 weeks in the Gospel of Mark. Let Cameron O know if you plan to attend. 9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY Register with Hannah H and join us as we work through The Names of God by Kristi Mclelland and others. Learn about the different names of God recorded in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, names that reveal who He is, what He does, and how He relates to His children. 6pm ALPHA dinner and discussion about life and faith. Email for location & info. 6:30-8pm KIDS CLUBS for boys and girls in Grades 1-6 Register online! 6:30-8pm DIVORCECARE contact the church office to register or for more information. 7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults Bible Study (1&2 Peter, 1,2,&3 John, Jude) check Instagram for location, updates and details! Wednesday, September 23 8-9am MEN WHO PRAY in the Multi-Purpose Room 10-11:15am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD for all adults 1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE contact the church office to register or for more information. 6:30-8:15pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY When you face a challenge in your life, do you reach out to God or do you grab your Duct Tape & WD40 Combo Pack to help you fix it? Join us as we discuss some practical advice found in the Book of James. No cost. Facilitated by Jon H. 6:30-8:15PM LADIES' BIBLE STUDY Daring Joy: What six women in the Bible teach us about the power of celebration when it feels risky, complicated, and even impossible. No cost. Facilitated by Linda H. Thursday, September 24 9:30-11:30 COFFEE & CRAFTING Bring a project or just come for the coffee and conversation! 1-3pm EFREE FRIENDS is our ministry to adults with disabilities. Two people are needed to help out: Bible Teacher (curriculum provided) and Activity Leader (for games and activities). Contact Monica D for more information. 7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults hang-out event - details and updates on Instagram Friday, September 25 LADIES BIKE RIDE (date change) Meet at the church at 7:15am with your bike and lunch. Ride from Banff to Johnston Canyon (50K roundtrip; road closed to vehicles). Carpool together; return to church mid-afternoon). Register HERE by September 19. Questions? Contact Rosie O. (NEW DATE due to a big marathon taking place in Banff on the Saturday). 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH @ OEFC for Grades 7-12 (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth). PARENTS: Remember to complete the OKOTOKS EFC 2026-2027 Annual Youth Consent Form | |
| COMING UP GIRLS GR 9-12 BIBLE STUDY Sunday evenings at the church, beginning Sunday, Oct 4. Contact Lindsay Brown for more info or to sign up. TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY for young ladies at Pam D's house, beginning October 6. Register with Pam and order the book on Amazon. What Happens when Women Walk in Faith by Lysa Terkeurst. Lysa knows what it means to walk by faith and encourages you to discover the deeply personal truths of God's Word. This study is filled with stories and Scripture to help you apply practical, Biblical truths to your life and equip you to walk in obedience to God’s calling on your life. | |
| CHECK IT OUT OEFC Library News Defiant Joy: Taking Hold of Hope, Beauty, and Life in a Hurting World by Stasi Eldridge We all spend a lot of energy reaching for happiness, but we're never quite able to hang on to it. Real life happens, and our circumstances take us on an emotional rollercoaster. Oftentimes, the Bible's call to "be joyful always" seems out of reach--but it doesn't have to be. We are called to live. And, miraculously, to live with joy. Join bestselling author Stasi Eldredge as she shows us how to choose a joy that stands against the tides of life's real and often overwhelming pain. | |
| OUT & ABOUT ISOLATION & CONNECTION CONFERENCE presented by Kneehill Addiction Recovery Network is taking place November 6-7 at Prairie College, featuring Mark Buchanan, Naomi Holland, and Alanna Waines. More information online. |
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