| TAKE NOTE USHERS SEMINAR Saturday, September 7 (10-11am). If you are currently an usher or would like to find out more about volunteering as an usher for Sunday mornings at OEFC, please attend this short meeting! GROWTH GROUPS Interested in learning more about OEFC Growth Groups or joining a group this fall (8-12 people meeting in homes for fellowship, prayer and Bible Study)? It's a great way to meet new people and connect on a deeper level! CHURCH APP Download our app "Okotoks E-Free Church" (on The App Store) to access events, registration, giving by credit card, past sermons and more! OEFC PRAYER CHAIN Want to be more intentional about praying for others in our church family? Contact Laurie in the church office to be added to the Prayer Chain email list. And if you have a prayer request you would like to share with the Prayer Chain (or for Staff only), please email prayer@okotoksefc.ca. |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, August 22 7:30pm ROOTED event for Young Adults (post-high school). Sunday, August 25 9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE (traditional) in the Fireside Room. Prairie District Superintendent Trevor Brawdy will be preaching on Philippians 3:12-21 "Running for the Prize." 10:15am PRE-SERVICE PRAYER in the Prayer Room to the right of the platform (Main Auditorium) 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE (contemporary) in the Main Auditorium. Prairie District Superintendent Trevor Brawdy will be preaching on Philippians 3:12-21 "Running for the Prize." NURSERY (up to 36 months), PRE-SCHOOL (3-5 year olds). Activity Packets available for kids in Grades 1-6. Live-stream available HERE Tuesday, August 27 7:30pm ROOTED Bible Study for Young Adults (post-high school). Thursday, August 29 7:30pm ROOTED event for Young Adults (post-high school). |
| How can YOU serve others this year? We have a lot of activities and events starting up again in September and we're in need of help! Where might you fit in? PIONEER GIRLS is looking for Bible or Activity leaders to lead small groups of girls on Tuesday nights (curriculum provided). We also need helpers! Youth or adults welcome. For more information contact Cassandra. USHERS are needed for both services (Fireside Room @ 9:15am or Main Auditorium at 10:45am). Men or women, young or older are all welcome. Training provided. Contact Lisa for more information! MOMco (formerly MOPS) is an outreach program, encouraging and equipping moms of young children to realize their potential as moms, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus. Our MOMco group meets on the third Tuesday of most months and is looking for help with childcare (infant to 5 years) from 9:30 to 11:30am. Contact Jenn or Karolyn for more info! |
| Registration Required Here are the events coming this fall that require REGISTRATION (or have deadlines for ordering books): September 6-8 YOUTH CAMPOUT for Grades 7-12 at Blue Bronna Tuesday, September 10 LADIES BIBLE STUDY with Hannah (9:30-11:30am) From Beginning to Forever by Elizabeth Woodson. Tuesday, September 10 KIDS CLUBS for boys (HEROES) and girls (Pioneer Girls) in Grades 1-6 (6:30-8pm) Tuesday, September 10 DIVORCECARE (6:30-8pm) - contact the church office to register ($20) Thursday, September 12 GRIEFSHARE (1-3pm) - contact the church office to register ($20) Tuesday, September 17 MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - FIRST WATCH (6-7:15am) studying Ecclesiastes Friday evening/Saturday, October 18-19 LADIES RETREAT - registration coming soon Friday, October 25 YOUNG AT HEART (55+) luncheon & drama - tickets coming soon |
| Fall Start-Up Dates Other dates to note (no registration is required) Sunday, September 8 CONNECT Grades 1-6 Sunday School (10:45am) begins again! (Nursery and Preschool will be offered too...) Wednesday, September 11
Friday, September 13 FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH for Grades 7-12 (7-9:30pm) Tuesday, September 17 MOMCO (formerly MOPS) for Mothers with young children (9:30-11:30am with childcare for ages 0-5 or 6:30-8pm with NO childcare) Tuesday, September 24 LADIES BIBLE STUDY (7pm) at the home of Pam D |
| CHECK IT OUT! OEFC Library is open (when the building is open) for self sign-out this summer. |
| OUT & ABOUT COMING TO CINEPLEX AND LANDMARK THEATRES ON AUGUST 23 The Forge is a story about mentorship, faith, and the transformative power of God's purpose. The film follows Isaiah Wright (Aspen Kennedy), a young man struggling to find his path a year after high school. With the unwavering support and prayers of his single mother (Priscilla C. Shirer) and the guidance of a successful businessman (Cameron Arnett), Isaiah begins to understand and embrace his true identity and God's greater plan for his life. THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY Classics & Hymns Tour Fall 2024 on Tuesday, September 3 (7pm) at Centre Street Church. |
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