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Surviving The Holidays – GriefShare Event

Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? Join with others who are grieving the loss of loved ones and learn new skills to cope through the holidays.

Help and hope is available as you navigate the Christmas season. Join us at New Covenant Christian Church on Sunday, November 13^th, 5:00-7:00pm in the Conference Room.

Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn:

How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
What to do about traditions and other coming changes
Helpful tips for surviving social events
How to discover hope for your future

All materials are supplied and a light meal will be provided (all without charge); however, please let us know if you plan to attend by Friday, November 4^th, so that we will have plenty of both!

Contact Debbie Keith for more information – pastoralasst.nccc@coxinet.net or 405-722-7445, ext 305

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:53:27-05:00Oct 24, 2016|Congregations|1 Comment

Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month

We care about our Pastor, but how can we express it?

Here are some ideas….

1. Be Present in Worship: Join in worship with your Pastor and congregation.

2.Write a Letter: Take the time to write a personal note of encouragement and appreciation to your pastor.

3. Provide Dinner: Pastors have to eat dinner too! How about a restaurant gift card or an invitation to your home for dinner one evening?

4. Give Public Thanks: Take out a full-page ad in your local newspaper, featuring a photo of your pastor and a declaration of your church’s appreciation.

5. Supply Favorite Things: Think of a small treat your pastor enjoys, such as M&Ms, fishing lures, coffee, etc. A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to cost much. The idea of knowing someone spent the time picking out one of your favorite things is a kind gesture.

6. Host a cake and punch reception at your church: Host a cake and punch reception after a Sunday service in October so the congregation can let your pastor know you care.

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Birthed – Finding Grace Through Infertility

The Federated Church of Weatherford Invites You To A Book Signing

Join author Elizabeth Hagan at her book signing for Birthed – Finding Grace Through Infertility.

Tuesday, November 1, 2015 7pm

Federated Church Fellowship Hall
302 Custer, Weatherford

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Chain Reaction Ministries

Chain Reaction Ministries is known for distributing free refurbished bicycles as the premise of their ministry, which provides transportation to the homeless and others in need of a mode of transportation.

Chain Reaction has been challenged to a matching grant of up to $1,000! The match must take place by October 16, 2016! If you are able, please consider donating so Chain Reaction can purchase tubes, tires, and other spare parts for the bikes they refurbish.

They are also in desperate need of adult bicycles! Please consider a donation of a bicycle or money to help provide adult bicycles to those who need transportation!

Contact Larry Batten or First Christian Church 405.525.6551 for information on how to donate. Every little bit helps!

Check out the article below:

http://m.newsok.com/chain-reaction-ministry-in-oklahoma-city-gives-away-2000th-bicycle/article/5515483

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Fall Events around Oklahoma

Come check out the Fall Events at the churches around Oklahoma.

Pumpkin Patches:

FCC Midwest City (Reno Avenue and Anderson Road, Midwest City) Open Daily 11am-7pm
FCC OKC (3700 N. Walker, OKC) Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 1-7pm

Halloween Carnivals:

Wednesday, October 19th 6-7pm Halo-ween Carnival at FCC Stroud
Wednesday, October 26th 5:30-6:30pm Trunk or Treat at FCC Kingfisher
Sunday, October 30th 5-7pm Halo-ween at FCC Midwest City
Sunday, October 30th 5:30-7:30pm Fall Festival at FCC Chickasha
Sunday, October 30th 4-6pm Trunk of Treat at Willow Road Christian Church
Sunday, October 30th 6-7:30pm Trunk or Treat & Carnival at New Covenant
Monday, October 31st Trick or Treat at FCC Pawhuska
Monday, October 31st 6pm Fall Festival at FCC Cushing
Monday, October 31st 6-7:30pm Trunk or Treat at FCC Claremore

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Ecumenical Prayer Service for Election Eve/Day

Rev. Seung Un (Paul) Tche, President of The Council on Christian Unity, invites congregations to offer space for prayer and worship on Election Eve and or on Election Day.

The Council on Christian Unity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) believes that Christians still can get together at the places of prayer as one body of Christ no matter what kind of political opinions we hold as citizens. In order to help you organize an ecumenical prayer service for election eve/day, Rev. Kara Markell, Lake Washington Christian Church, Kirkland, WA, has created a liturgy for an Ecumenical Prayer Service for Election Eve/Day.

Click here to read Rev. Tche’s entire post and find the worship resource created by Rev. Kara Markell.

Michael Davison2016-10-05T21:42:48-05:00Oct 5, 2016|Congregations|Comments Off

Civil Rights Pilgrimage 2017 Spring Break

One of the continuing conversations in our country is about civil rights and the racial tensions in our community. Inspired by some of the table conversations from this summer’s roundtables at First Christian Church of Edmond, the Adult Education Team has put together a trip to explore some of the events of this tension – connecting the past to the present.

The adult spring break trip will leave Edmond on Sunday March 12, after church, and return Thursday evening, March 16. The stops will include Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery, Jackson, and Dallas.

The cost of this trip, including hotel, will be $700. Meal costs are not included.

If you would like to sign up, please go to www.fccedmond.org/register

The registration and initial deposit of $100 is due by November 7.

http://www.fccedmond.org/adultspringbreak

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Earthquake Damages FCC Pawnee

First Christian Church Pawnee was at the epicenter of a 5.8 magnitude temblor that struck Pawnee on September 3, 2016, now documented as the state’s strongest earthquake on record.

Regional Minister Pam Holt and Rev. Mary Hughes Gaudreau, director of Emotional and Spiritual Care for the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, visited Pawnee last week. As they drove into the small community there were very few visible signs of damage. But as they toured First Christian Church Pawnee with pastor Robert Smith they quickly saw significant damage to the building.

Pastor Smith is working with the congregation’s insurance company and structural engineers to investigate and assess the extent of the damage from the earthquake. Fortunately the congregation is still able to worship in the facility.

We ask you please keep this congregation and the community in your prayers as they determine the next steps.

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FCC Cushing Welcomes Hope.Church

First Christian Church Cushing welcomed a new church into their space beginning September 11, 2016.

Hope. Church will hold services in FCC Cushing’s space on Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Hope. Church is a network church of Life. Church.

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First Christian in El Reno Helping A Local Resident

Mission work is local and global. And maybe, it’s not so much mission as much as helping a neighbor in need. Disciples are known for lending a hand in our local communities and in far off places too.

First Christian Church in El Reno is helping a local resident with some needed home repair and painting. Pastor Tara Dew took a few photos of the beginning work of scraping the house.

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