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OEFC News for May 1-10, 2025

TAKE NOTE

BEGINNING ON SUNDAY! NEW SERVICE TIMES
  • TWO services at 9:15am (Fireside-traditional and Main Auditorium-contemporary; those in the Fireside Room will move to the Auditorium after the singing and before the message)
  • ONE service at 10:45am (Main Auditorium-contemporary). Nursery, Pre-School, and CONNECT (K-6) will ONLY be offered during the 10:45am service.

9am HIGHWAY CLEANUP Saturday, May 3 .Join OEFC youth and others in this annual fundraiser! Sign up HERE 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.

PARENT-CHILD DEDICATION Contact Pastor Steve ASAP if you are interested in taking part in the Parent-Child Dedication planned for Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day).

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 (or early May 5 at the latest). Enjoy a great lunch, hear more about what's happening at camp, and see how you can be involved!

AIM HIGHER You can still participate in the Missions Conference AIM HIGHER fundraiser toward purchasing an airplane for Colin & Shelby Gilmore's ministry in Zambia. Designate your gift "Missions Conference."

CONNEXION CAFE for all ladies on Monday, May 12 (7-9pm) “Spring Garden Party.” Join us for a panel discussion on cultivating a positive, Christ-centered life, along with a gardening illustration by Pam D!

PARKING (OVERFLOW) map attached
  • street parking on the West side of Westland Road across from Tim Horton's
  • FAIM parking lot at 325 Woodgate Road across from Lakeview Inns & Suites

COMING UP
  • Saturday, May 24 (9am) Men's Breakfast
  • Sunday, May 25 (7pm) Congregational Meeting & Elections (Elders Board and Finance & Property Committee). Gerald and Pam have applied for church membership; if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jack K.

Downloads and attachments
offsite parking map.pdf 
THIS WEEK @ OEFC
Thursday, May 1
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.

Friday, May 2
2pm MEMORIAL SERVICE for John G
NO FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH (sleep well and be ready for Highway Clean-up on Saturday morning!) Call the youth hotline for details 403-938-8888 or check out the OEFC Youth on facebook.com or Instagram @oefcyouth.

Saturday, May 3
9am meet at the church for HIGHWAY CLEANUP Join OEFC youth and others in this annual fundraiser! Sign up HERE

Sunday, May 4
9:15am WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fireside Room (traditional worship). WORSHIP SERVICE in the Main Auditorium (contemporary worship) (Everyone will gather for the message in the Main Auditorium. Pastor Rob Cave will be preaching on Genesis 16.)
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 on Genesis 16. NURSERY (0-36 months), PRE-SCHOOL (ages 2-3 and 4) and KIDS CONNECT (Grades K-6). Livestream available HERE.
6pm TWR DESSERT NIGHT Meet TWR Canada's new president & CEO, Brent Campbell, and learn more about their ministry. Info and registration HERE.

Tuesday, May 6
9:30-11:30am MOMCO play group for mothers & young children
9:30-11:30am LADIES BIBLE STUDY
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, May 7
10am WEDNESDAYS IN THE WORD
6:30-8:15pm MEN'S BIBLE STUDY (Colossians) and LADIES BIBLE STUDY (Matthew)

Thursday, May 8
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 Y's house (bi-weekly)

Friday, May 9
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.

FINDING YOUR FIT
Opportunities to Serve at OEFC
NURSERY COORDINATOR A wonderful way to support the young families in our church! Maintain schedule from a list of volunteers; recruit volunteers as needed; purchase snacks; regularly clean toys; empty diaper bag after 10:45am service. Training available! Contact Janet C.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR(s) Do you want to see kids and families in Okotoks reached with the Good News? Do you like to organize events? We're considering having Child Evangelism Fellowship bring their VBS (Truth Lab: Discovering God's Ultimate Formula) to the church this summer, but we need one or two people to coordinate a group of volunteers to provide games, crafts and snacks (science lab theme). There's flexibility in the calendar and there's money in the budget. We just need your time, skills, and energy! Contact the church office.

PIONEER GIRLS CLUB COORDINATOR(s) The Tuesday night Girls Club is a great opportunity for ministering to kids and families in a fun environment! The coordinator recruits and organizes volunteers, teaches, and plans weekly club nights, usually consisting of a Bible lesson and a fun activity based on a curriculum. Running from September through April, this role can be done solo or with a co-leader. For more information, contact Cassandra H.

CHECK IT OUT!
OEFC Library News
In Love’s Time by Kate Breslin In the summer of 1918, Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission, with a beautiful ballerina posing as his fiancée. As the danger intensifies, Marcus's sense of duty battles with his desire to return home to Clare, the woman he truly loves, before it's too late. Feeling betrayed after learning Marcus is engaged to another woman, Clare Danner also fears losing her daughter, Daisy, to the heartless family who took her away once before. Only Marcus can provide the critical proof needed to save Daisy, but when an injury leaves him powerless to help, Clare's fate--and the fate of the top-secret mission--hangs in the balance.

OUT & ABOUT
MISSION TO THE SHUSWAP Please pray for the team from OEFC serving with Mennonite Disaster Services in disaster relief to the Shuswap in May and June!

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.