| TAKE NOTE BURSTING AT THE SEAMS! Beginning September 22, our Sunday morning preschool class (10:45am) will be split into two age groups: 2-3 year olds and 4-5 year olds. FINANCIAL UPDATE The Operating Fund update for August is attached. OEFC Missions for August: Budget YTD $52,640; Income YTD $53,611; Expenses YTD $55,240. Thanks for your ongoing support of our missionaries and ministries! YOUNG AT HEART (55+) Tickets available now for Friday, October 25 (11:30am) Drama by Deanna Storfie "The Corrie ten Boom Story." $20 includes a light lunch. Invite your unchurched friends to this moving and inspirational presentation of the gospel! ARE YOU NEWLY ATTENDING OEFC? If you haven't been to a Newcomers Lunch yet, you and your family are invited to meet some of our leaders and find out more about OEFC at a lunch on Sunday, October 6 (12:15pm). Sign up at the Info Desk or email Pastor Steve by Oct 3 with the number in your family. CHRISTMAS CANTATA Want to sing with a group of people (Grade 10 to age 99)? Our Christmas Cantata was a big hit last year and they'll be starting up again to practice for December 15. Come out on Sunday, October 6 (3-4pm) or contact Pastor Steve HERE to learn more. PRAIRIE PROFILE Check out the latest news from the Prairie District which features two of our own staff members! |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, September 19 9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for adults (drop-in format) 1-3pm GRIEFSHARE contact the church office to register ($20) 7:30pm ROOTED event for Young Adults (post-high school). Check for location and details. Friday, September 20 7-9:30pm YOUTH for Grades 7-12 at OEFC. Please complete the 2024-25 OEFC Annual Youth Consent form. Sunday, September 22 9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE (traditional) in the Fireside Room. Pastor Rob will be preaching. 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. Pastor Rob will be preaching. NURSERY (up to 36 months), PRE-SCHOOL (2-3 and 4-5 year olds), and CONNECT (Grades 1-6). Live-stream available HERE Tuesday, September 24 6-7:15am FIRST WATCH Men's Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY led by Hannah H. From Beginning to Forever by Elizabeth Woodson 6:30-8pm KIDS CLUBS for boys (HEROES) and girls (Pioneer Girls) in Grades 1-6. Register HERE and pay $75 at the door (cash, cheque or credit card). 6:30-8pm DIVORCECARE contact the church office to register ($20) 7pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY at the home of Pam D. What Happens When Women Say YES To God by Lysa Terkeurst. $22 for the book (please register by emailing Pam). 7:30pm ROOTED DEEPER Bible Study for Young Adults (post-high school). Check for location and details. Wednesday, September 25 10-11:30am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD with Rob D (no cost; for men and women) 6:30-8pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY on Romans with Linda H (no cost; no need to register) 6:30-8pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY on 1 & 2 Peter with Jon H (no cost; no need to register) Thursday, September 26 9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for adults (drop-in format) 1-3pm GRIEFSHARE contact the church office to register ($20) 7:30pm ROOTED event for Young Adults (post-high school). Check for location and details. Friday, September 27 7-9:30pm YOUTH for Grades 7-12 at OEFC. Please complete the 2024-25 OEFC Annual Youth Consent form. |
| How can YOU serve others this year? We have a lot of activities in full swing again, and there are opportunities for you to invest in the work God has called us to as His church. If you’ve ever considered ushering, teaching children or helping with childcare, read on! HEROES (Boys Club) has a large number of boys attending on Tuesdays (6:30-8pm) and could use 1-2 additional men to help with lessons. And the annual ROCKET LAUNCH is in need of a field to use for the boys to launch rockets on October 19 or another Saturday close to that date. If you can help with either request, email Ben H. PIONEER GIRLS is looking for a Grade 1-2 Activity leader and more youth helpers for Tuesday nights. For more information contact Cassandra H. USHERS are still needed for the Fireside Room service @ 9:15am on Sundays. Men or women, young or older are all welcome. Training provided. Email Lisa S 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 B or Karolyn B for more info! |
| Coming Up Sunday, September 29 2:30-4pm HYMN SING in the Fireside Room. Everyone welcome! 6:30-8:30pm GRADE 10-12 GIRLS BIBLE STUDY @ OEFC. For more info, contact Lindsay. Sunday, October 6 12:15pm NEWCOMERS LUNCH 3-4pm CHRISTMAS CANTATA practice begins (for Grade 10 to age 99). Will perform on Sunday, December 15. Questions? Contact Pastor Steve. Friday evening / Saturday morning & afternoon, October 18-19 LADIES RETREAT Reaching Deeper to Stretch Higher. Our prayers in the ordinary events of everyday life can produce a deeper intimacy with God! Linda H will be our speaker, with other OEFC women sharing brief testimonies. Register at www.okotoksefc.ca ($85 early bird rate before Oct 6) |
| CHECK IT OUT! OEFC Library News Calm Your Anxiety by Robert J. Morgan Anxiety might be something you live with, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. Pastor and author Robert Morgan shares how to accept the reality of your anxiety and practice intentional daily habits to cultivate nearness to God and help free you to be less stressed, more joy-filled, and finally in control of feelings that once ruled your life. |
| OUT & ABOUT LIFECHAIN Sunday, October 6 (2-3pm) in front of the Municipal Centre in Okotoks. Life Chain is an annual ecumenical event involving peaceful public witness and prayer. Christians come together at 325 locations across Canada to quietly pray for one hour for an end to abortion. Participants hold non-graphic signs bearing messages like, “Abortion kills children,” “Abortion hurts women,” and “Adoption: A loving option.” |
| Staying Connected @ OEFC 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. |
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