| TAKE NOTE 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 TODAY how many will attend from your household (adults and children) by registering HERE or at the Info Desk. YOUTH (Grades 7-12) On October 16 we are planning to go to the Calgary Hitman Game. Register by October 8 HERE. $20/person includes ticket and bus transportation. Food at the game is extra (note the Saddledome does not accept cash). Meet at the church at 5:45pm on Friday, October 16 and we'll be back around 10:30pm. OEFC GROWTH GROUPS are launching this month, and there is space for you! Contact Pastor Trevor HERE 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 A copy 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 HERE. | |
| Downloads and attachments OEFC Building Road map 2026.pdf | |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, October 1 9:30-11:30 COFFEE & CRAFTING Bring a project or just come for the coffee and conversation 1-3pm EFREE FRIENDS ministry to adults with disabilities 4:30-6pm YOUTH WORSHIP PRACTICE for Grades 9-12. Contact Hannah for more info 7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults hang-out event - details and updates on Instagram Friday, October 2 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, October 3 5-7pm MEN'S BARBECUE Sunday, October 4 - COMMUNION SUNDAY 9:15am and 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Rob is preaching. NURSERY (0-24 months) and SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Preschool (ages 2-4) and CONNECT (K-Grade 6) 10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium). Livestream available HERE during and after the 10:45am service 12:30pm NEWCOMER'S LUNCH for those new to the church who have not attended another newcomer's lunch 6:30pm GIRLS GR 9-12 BIBLE STUDY Contact Lindsay B for more info or to sign up Monday, October 5 7pm MONDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL for 18 years & older @ Bill Robertson Park (in case of rain, meet at the church) Tuesday, October 6 6-7:15am FIRST WATCH Bible Study for men on the Gospel of Mark 9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Names of God by Kristi Mclelland and others 6pm ALPHA dinner and discussion about life and faith. Email for location & info (there's still time to join!) 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 7pm BIBLE STUDY for young ladies at Pam D's house. Register with Pam and order the book on Amazon. What Happens when Women Walk in Faith by Lysa Terkeurst 7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults worship night; check Instagram for location, updates and details Wednesday, October 7 8-9am MEN WHO PRAY in the Multi-Purpose Room 11:30am YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON with the Gladys Aylward story written and performed by Deanna Storfie $20 per person, includes a light lunch. Tickets available in the foyer on Sunday morning. 1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE contact the church office to register or for more information 6:30-8:15pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY on the book of James 6:30-8:15PM LADIES' BIBLE STUDY Daring Joy Thursday, October 8 9:30-11:30 COFFEE & CRAFTING Bring a project or just come for the coffee and conversation 1-3pm EFREE FRIENDS ministry to adults with disabilities 4:30-6pm YOUTH WORSHIP PRACTICE for Grades 9-12. Contact Hannah for more info 7:30pm ROOTED Young Adults hang-out event - details and updates on Instagram Friday, October 9 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 Sunday, October 25 POTLUCK (6pm) and CONGREGATIONAL MEETING (7pm). Mark your calendars for our next potluck supper, and stay for the meeting to follow to learn more from staff and elders about where we're at and where we're heading. Sunday, November 8 SINGLE MOMS BANQUET. More info to come, including registration! We are accepting donations toward gift cards for the moms. Give online HERE or through the offering on Sundays (please clearly mark your envelope SINGLE MOMS. | |
| CHECK IT OUT OEFC Library News I Don’t Even Like Women: And Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood by Natalie Runion Collaborator or competition? Trusted friend or backstabbing rival? Even women in the church commonly find it hard to trust—or like—other women. Yet, as Natalie Runion gently but humorously reminds readers through story and biblical teaching, meaningful female friendships not only foster spiritual growth, they equip women to advance God’s Kingdom with boldness and joy. | |
| OUT & ABOUT SABC Enjoy an end of summer video from Southern Alberta Bible Camp! Thank you for your continued prayers for camp ministries. Everyone is invited to their AGM on Saturday, November 7 (10am with lunch to follow). Please RSVP to the camp. |
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