| TAKE NOTE PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS (ages 2-4) Plans are underway for your child be involved with a small rendition of the Christmas Story during both services on Sunday, December 14. The practice will take place on Sunday, December 7 (10:15-10:40am). Your child will need a simple costume of your choosing (sheep, shepherd, angel, etc.) and be in their Sunday School classroom by 9:45am on December 14 (coffee, juice and snacks will be available for you and your child in their classroom between services). Questions? Contact Laurie or Lindsey. WOMEN OF HOPE RADIOS Thank you to everyone who participated in the Silent Auction held at the ladies' Connexion Cafe on Monday. Over $1,000 was raised to send to TransWorld Radio for their Women of Hope ministry in Africa (enough for 13 radios)! FINANCIAL UPDATE Attached is the Financial Update for October from the FPC. Thank you for your continued giving to OEFC through your finances and service! MISSIONS FUND UPDATE: Budget YTD $67,920; Income YTD $79,100; Expenses YTD $67,428 (we also collected $17,186 for the Mission Project related to the Gilmores; not included in Income/Expense above). STAFF GIFT This Christmas Season we have the opportunity to show our appreciation to our OEFC staff by blessing them with a monetary gift. If you would like to contribute, please place your gift of cash (no cheques) in an envelope marked Staff Appreciation Gift and place in the offering basket, drop off at the church office during the week, or give to Randy R. The last day to contribute is December 21. The Finance and Property Committee will distribute your gifts to our staff members. Please note your gifts will not be eligible for a tax receipt. If you have any questions please contact Randy. CHRISTMAS EVE @ OEFC Our special Christmas Eve services will take place at 2pm and 4pm on December 24. We're looking forward to celebrating the good news of Jesus' birth with your family (please note there will be no Nursery care provided). SHOEBOX MINISTRY Thank you to everyone who donated filled boxes for children around the world this year! Please continue to pray for the children who will receive these gifts as they learn about God's love for them. PARKING ON SUNDAY MORNINGS Thank you to those who are able to park off-site (FAIM parking lot or the street west of Tim Hortons) to ease our parking lot issues, and thank you for being a good neighbour to those who live by the church by not blocking driveways, etc. | |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, November 27 9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING (adults; come and go format) 1:30-3:30pm GRIEFSHARE - SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one this Christmas. Questions? Contact the church office (403-938-3311). 4:30-6pm YOUTH WORSHIP TEAM 7-8:30pm ALPHA Friday, November 28 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH for Grades 7-12 GAMES & WORSHIP NIGHT (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth) Saturday, November 29 12-3pm DISABILITY INCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY for individuals, their families and support workers (12-3pm). Jesus is our Hope! Join us as we learn more about how Jesus is our hope. Christmas carols, Christmas-themed stations (building gingerbread Nativity scenes, sensory bins, a Christmas movie, games) and more. Please register HERE (free) so lunch plans can be made! Sunday, November 30 - Baptism Services 9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Rob will be preaching (first Sunday of Advent) 10:15am PRAYER for those seeking prayer (Prayer Room, right front Main Auditorium) 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE Pastor Rob will be preaching (first Sunday of Advent) NURSERY (0-24 months), PRESCHOOL (2-4 years) and CONNECT (K-Grade 6). Livestream available HERE. 6:30-8:30pm HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS Bible Study (Grades 10-12) 6:30pm FAMILY PRAYER SERVICE in the Fireside Room for anyone anticipating tricky family situations over the holidays or those praying for prodigals. Join us to hear from God's Word, pray for the prodigals in our lives and for the upcoming holiday season. Contact Pastor Trevor for more information. "Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves..." (Psalm 68:19-20a) Tuesday, December 2 6-7:15am FIRST WATCH men's Bible study The Holiness of God 9:30-11:30am MomCo (for mothers and preschoolers) We’ll be making cider spice-mix kits and search-and-find snow globes. Please bring a toonie to help cover supply costs (NO evening MomCo this month). 6:30-8pm KIDS CLUBS for boys and girls in Grades 1-6; Register HERE (last one for this year, will resume in January) 6:30-8pm DIVORCECARE - contact the church office for more info or to register (last one for this year;will resume in January) 7:30pm ROOTED DEEPER Young Adults Bible study at 72 Cimarron Vista Gardens 7:30pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY at Pam's home The Way of Wisdom Wednesday, December 3 8-9am MEN WHO PRAY weekly prayer meeting 11:30am YOUNG AT HEART Christmas Luncheon NO WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD this week 6:30-8:15pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY last meeting until January 6:30-8:15pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY last meeting until January Thursday, December 4 11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING last meeting until January 4:30-6pm YOUTH WORSHIP TEAM Friday, December 5 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH for Grades 7-12 SMALL GROUP NIGHT (details on the youth hotline 403-938-8888, OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth) | |
CHECK IT OUT OEFC Library News From the Valley We Rise by Elizabeth Musser In WWII France, Isabelle Seauve is dedicated to risking her safety for the protection of Jewish children. As a US Army Chaplain, a teenage rebel, and a Jewish orphan join her ranks and face increasing danger during the Allied invasion of Provence, these unlikely heroes must first find freedom in their souls before they can rebuild what has been destroyed. | |
OUT & ABOUT OKOTOKS FOOD BANK CHRISTMAS CONCERTS @ OEFC, Tuesday, December 9 and Wednesday, December 10 (7pm both nights). Tickets $25 available online (NO ticket sales at OEFC). Donations of non-perishable food at the door gratefully accepted. |
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