02.14.25
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Sunday Worship, Feb. 16
| Scripture -- Matthew 7:7-11 Sermon -- Ask God For Help Preacher -- Rev. Cindy Robertson Riedel Our Livestream link is available on our church app and website each week. |
Upcoming Church Council & Charge Conference
| The Church Council will meet on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 pm in the Social Hall to receive and approve the 2025 budget. This will be the main item of business. A portion of this meeting will be convened as a Charge Conference to approve a raise for the associate pastor’s salary. Our superintendent, Rev. Tish Malloy, will preside during the charge conference. Our chair, John Fenderson, will preside during the rest of the meeting. All have voice. Church Council members have vote. |
Church Office Closed Monday
In honor of Presidents’ Day, the church office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
THIS SUNDAY - District Leadership Training Event
Stillwater First UMC will host a leadership training event for our district on Sunday, February 16, 1:30-4:30pm, in our Sanctuary building. The schedule for the afternoon includes a presentation from Rev. Dr. Derrek Belase called, “What did the General Conference really change?” There will also be training sessions for leaders in the following areas: youth ministry, lay leaders and lay servant ministries, legacy giving, church finances, personnel matters, and stewardship of property.
7th Annual Night To Shine was a Success!
Last Friday, February 7th, the Family Life Center was filled with beautiful faces, glamorous outfits, a red carpet, loud music, dancing, singing, Chik-Fil-A and cookies, and of course crowns and tiaras!
165 Honored Guests had the time of their life at this year’s Night to Shine! We are so proud to host this Special Prom every year, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. In addition to our 165 Honored Guests, almost 300 volunteers from the community and around the state came in Friday to make the event happen.
Our Momentum Youth represent us as hosts throughout the event. This year, 22 youth and youth parents were involved. A big thank you to them, as well as to Daniel Guthrie, David Lane, and Garett Reding, who were critical to the success of the evening.
165 Honored Guests had the time of their life at this year’s Night to Shine! We are so proud to host this Special Prom every year, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. In addition to our 165 Honored Guests, almost 300 volunteers from the community and around the state came in Friday to make the event happen.
Our Momentum Youth represent us as hosts throughout the event. This year, 22 youth and youth parents were involved. A big thank you to them, as well as to Daniel Guthrie, David Lane, and Garett Reding, who were critical to the success of the evening.
Lenten Worship Series: Believe Like Jesus
Lent begins on Mar. 5, Ash Wednesday. This 40-day period of preparation for Easter launches with a reminder that from “dust we came, and to dust we shall return.” To those outside our Christian tradition, this is a painful reminder of our mortality. We, however, see it as permission to admit our frailties and our deep need for God’s grace.
We enter Lent with humility and a prayer that during this season, we might come to believe like Jesus. We will follow themes of a new book by Rebekah Simon-Peter, “Believe Like Jesus: Rising From Faith in Jesus to the Faith of Jesus.” If you are curious about her work, the link will give you more information and/or allow you to purchase her book by CLICKING HERE.
Our neighboring United Methodist congregations (Lost Creek, Eden Chapel and Perkins First) will join us on our Lenten journey. On Good Friday, April 18, we’ll gather in our Social Hall for lunch and a Good Friday observance, marking the conclusion of our shared Lenten experience.
Soon, we will provide cards to invite a friend to join us during Lent. Let us be praying for the Holy Spirit to lead us in observing a life-changing Lent this year.
We enter Lent with humility and a prayer that during this season, we might come to believe like Jesus. We will follow themes of a new book by Rebekah Simon-Peter, “Believe Like Jesus: Rising From Faith in Jesus to the Faith of Jesus.” If you are curious about her work, the link will give you more information and/or allow you to purchase her book by CLICKING HERE.
Our neighboring United Methodist congregations (Lost Creek, Eden Chapel and Perkins First) will join us on our Lenten journey. On Good Friday, April 18, we’ll gather in our Social Hall for lunch and a Good Friday observance, marking the conclusion of our shared Lenten experience.
Soon, we will provide cards to invite a friend to join us during Lent. Let us be praying for the Holy Spirit to lead us in observing a life-changing Lent this year.
Ash Wednesday Worship
We will have two services on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Service times are: 12:10pm & 7:00pm, in the Sanctuary. More info to come next week!
Children & Youth Summer Camp 2025
CHILDREN
June 16-18:
Growin' In Grace - Camp Code: EGNG1
For kids entering 3-5th grade in Fall ’25
@ Camp Egan, Tahlequah, OK
June 16-20:
5th and 6th Grade Camp - Camp Code: EGNX1
For kids entering 5th and 6th grade in Fall ’25
@ Camp Egan, Tahlequah, OK
YOUTH
June 16-20:
Crosspoint Youth Camp - Camp Code: XPH1
For youth currently in 6 – 12th grade
@ Cross Point on Lake Texoma, Kingston, OK
Registration and more information to come in future E-News! For more information, contact Director of Children’s Ministries Irene Upson at iupson@fumcstw.org, or Director of Youth Ministries Janelda Lane at jlane@fumcstw.org
June 16-18:
Growin' In Grace - Camp Code: EGNG1
For kids entering 3-5th grade in Fall ’25
@ Camp Egan, Tahlequah, OK
June 16-20:
5th and 6th Grade Camp - Camp Code: EGNX1
For kids entering 5th and 6th grade in Fall ’25
@ Camp Egan, Tahlequah, OK
YOUTH
June 16-20:
Crosspoint Youth Camp - Camp Code: XPH1
For youth currently in 6 – 12th grade
@ Cross Point on Lake Texoma, Kingston, OK
Registration and more information to come in future E-News! For more information, contact Director of Children’s Ministries Irene Upson at iupson@fumcstw.org, or Director of Youth Ministries Janelda Lane at jlane@fumcstw.org
New Women's Bible Study
Cheryl Martin will be leading a new women's Bible study on
Wednesdays, from 5:15-6:15pm, in Parlor of Sanctuary Building. Join us in this transformative Bible Study based on the book, "The Promise and Power of Easter", by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper. This 4-week study (Feb. 19 - Mar. 12) will relive the steps of Jesus as we take in his life, death, and resurrection and prepare our hearts for Easter. Free childcare is available upon request. For more information or to sign up, contact Pastor Cindy at crriedel@fumcstw.org or at 405.372.5854.
Wednesdays, from 5:15-6:15pm, in Parlor of Sanctuary Building. Join us in this transformative Bible Study based on the book, "The Promise and Power of Easter", by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper. This 4-week study (Feb. 19 - Mar. 12) will relive the steps of Jesus as we take in his life, death, and resurrection and prepare our hearts for Easter. Free childcare is available upon request. For more information or to sign up, contact Pastor Cindy at crriedel@fumcstw.org or at 405.372.5854.
Oklahoma Mission Opportunity
| The Mission Committee has authorized Doug Valley to form a mission team, assisting the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Northeast District Camp with the completion of a new bathroom for their Children’s Center. The work will consist of installing, taping and mudding drywall, installing wall insulation, and some minor plumbing like installing a sink and toilet fixture. This mission is scheduled for the weekend of March 14-17. Our host has informed us that they will be having “wild onion dinners” that Saturday night. From past experience, we will eat very well. We will also have an opportunity to worship in one of their local churches on Sunday. No real skills are needed to participate, just a loving heart. The cost for this mission will be $75/person. Financial assistance may be available through the Manning Mission Education Foundation. For more information, contact any member of the Mission Committee or Doug Valley at doug.dvllc@gmail.com |
Closer Talk Adult Small Group
| Come check out Closer Talk! For adults seeking to deepen their faith and personal connections through group discussion. The environment is relaxed, topics are spiritual in nature, with a focus on real-world application. Meets on Sundays from 11:00am to noon in the Family Life Center, Rooms #107/109. |
3rd Grade Bible Sunday
Calling all 3rd graders! This Spring, our third graders will receive a bible from our church and learn to study together. We are inviting all students (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) that haven't particpated before to join us. If you know of a student that would like to particpate, please reach out to Irene Upson and let her know.
Please contact Irene at iupson@fumcstw.org for further information or to register your student Thanks!
Please contact Irene at iupson@fumcstw.org for further information or to register your student Thanks!
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