| TAKE NOTE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE on April 18 at 7pm at the church. Everyone is invited to this special service, and communion will be observed as well. Please note that there is no nursery or childcare provided. NEWCOMERS LUNCH Are you new to Okotoks EFC in the last year? Join us for a Newcomers Lunch on Sunday, April 27 (approximately 12:15pm) Email Pastor Steve by April 24 with the number attending from your household. SCHEDULED GIVING Thank you for your patience as we work with Subsplash to resolve online giving issues. If your recent online giving failed, some people are having success trying again, or you are welcome to use an offering envelope to give cash or cheque until further notice. FINANCIAL UPDATE Giving to Missions for March: Budget YTD $20,376; Income YTD $19,958; Expenses YTD $21,501. Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent Missions Conference AIM HIGHER fundraiser toward purchasing an airplane for Colin & Shelby Gilmore's ministry in Zambia. There is still an opportunity to give! Designate your gift "Missions Conference." To date, $14,500 has been raised ($9,500 in donations plus matching $5,000 from the Missions Committee). (Due to ongoing issues with Subsplash, there is no March financial update for OEFC's General Operating Fund). HIGHWAY CLEANUP Saturday, May 3 at 9am, join OEFC youth and others in this annual fundraiser! Sign up and meet at the church for instructions and safety equipment. Consider participating as a family, growth group, or with a few friends. Must be 9 years old or older (9-12 year-olds must be supervised by a parent). Free barbecue to follow. Questions? Contact Pastor Chris. TRANS WORLD RADIO Mark your calendar for a Dessert Night at OEFC on Sunday, May 4 (6pm) to meet TWR Canada's new president & CEO, Brent Campbell. More info and registration online. CONNEXION CAFE for all ladies on Monday, May 12 (7-9pm) “Spring Garden Party” We know feelings are powerful---yet we need to regard them with suspicion. Join us as we learn how to cultivate a positive, Christ-centered life---and allow your whole being to flourish! A ladies panel will share on living a God-honouring life, and a fun gardening illustration will be given by Pam D. No cost and no need to register. THANK YOU to everyone who is making space for newcomers by parking in one of our designated overflow sites (MAP ATTACHED: street parking on the West side of Westland Road across from Tim Horton's or FAIM parking lot--25 spaces--at 325 Woodgate Road). Once we have completed preparations, we will begin a second morning service in the sanctuary (details coming soon). Thank you again for making room for others as we surpass 90% capacity in the sanctuary. | |
| THIS WEEK @ OEFC Thursday, April 17 9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for adults...bring your favourite project or just come for the coffee and conversation! 1-3pm GRIEFSHARE (last session for this season) 7:30pm ROOTED for Young Adults (post-high school). Follow us on Instagram. Friday, April 18 7pm Good Friday Service and Communion for the whole family (no childcare). Please join us for this special service to remember our Lord's great sacrifice on our behalf (no Friday Night Youth). Sunday, April 20 RESURRECTION SUNDAY 9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fireside Room (traditional worship). Pastor Rob Cave will be preaching. 10:15am PRE-SERVICE PRAYER in the Prayer Room to the right of the platform (Main Auditorium) 10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Main Auditorium. Pastor Rob Cave will be preaching. NURSERY (0-36 months), PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-3 and 4) and KIDS CONNECT (Grades K-6). Livestream available HERE. Tuesday, April 22 6-7:15am FIRST WATCH men's Bible study (Ephesians) 9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY No KIDS CLUBS (last Clubs night: April 29) 6:30-8pm DIVORCECARE call the church office to register ($20) 403-938-3311 7pm ROOTED DEEPER Young Adults Bible study (Gospel of Luke) at Cimarron Vista Gardens. 7:30pm LADIES BIBLE STUDY (Unglued by Lysa Terkeurst) at the home of Pam D Wednesday, April 23 10am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD NO MEN'S BIBLE STUDY or LADIES BIBLE STUDY this week Thursday, April 24 9:30-11:30am COFFEE & CRAFTING for adults...bring your favourite project or just come for the coffee and conversation! 7:30pm ROOTED for Young Adults (post-high school). Follow us on Instagram. 7:30pm SR HIGH GUYS BIBLE STUDY at Chris' house (bi-weekly) Friday, April 25 7-9:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH for Grades 7-12! Call the youth hotline for details 403-938-8888 or check out the OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram@oefcyouth. Saturday, April 26 9am-12pm SPRING CLEANING at OEFC (interior). Bring your buckets and rags and help to make the church look fresh and clean again! Families welcome (parental supervision required). Coffee and donuts provided! | |
| CHECK IT OUT! OEFC Library News Experiencing the Cross by Henry Blackaby Jesus Christ died not so that you would recognize a historical fact. Or memorize a particular doctrine. Or continue with life as is. No, Christ’s death was God’s decisive deed in your life, conquering sin once and for all. The cross beckons you every day, with power to transform every detail of your existence as you begin to see Calvary from God’s perspective. | |
| OUT & ABOUT THIS WEEKEND ONLY Okotoks Cinemas is showing King of Kings (April 18-24). Show times, tickets and trailer online. Through a father's vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith (PG; 1 hour 40 minutes). SENIORS SING & DINE at Southern Alberta Bible Camp on Thursday, May 8 (11am-3pm). RSVP by EMAIL or phone 403-792-3644 by May 4. Enjoy a great lunch, hear more about what's happening at camp, and see how you can be involved! MISSION TO THE SHUSWAP with Mennonite Disaster Services: another disaster relief mission to the Shuswap is happening in May and June with others from OEFC. NEWSBOYS CONCERT Worldwide Revival Nights with special guests Jordan Janzen and The Color and Nicholas Hennink! Monday, June 2 (7pm) at WinSport Event Centre in Calgary. Info and tickets online. Enter discount code LEGACY (all caps) for 15% off! $1 per ticket sold with this code goes to HER Victory ministry in Calgary. |
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