Our meal packing day is scheduled for next Sunday, May 3rd. There will be two shifts: 1:30-3:00 or 3:30-5:00pm. Meal packing takes place in the Family Life Center, multipurpose room. Registration for the packing shift of your choice is required.

Please use this REGISTRATION LINK to reserve your spot. Take a moment and do it right now. And, thank you for your gifts of both financial support and hands on serving. They make it possible for us to rise against hunger.

Step into a world of stories at the Scholastic Book Fair in the Tower Room, starting this Sunday, May 3, and running through next Sunday, May 10. Discover exciting adventures, beloved characters, and hidden gems while you support the love of reading.

Mark your calendar for a special evening on May 5th from 5:00-7:00pm! Join us in the Early Childhood Center and Social Hall for the ECC Art Show & Ice Cream Social. Admire our students’ fantastic artwork that they’ve worked hard to create and celebrate their creativity with a sweet treat! Books, art, and ice cream - what could be better? We can’t wait to see you there! 

If you are considering joining our Vacation Bible School volunteer team, NOW is the time to sign up. Use the link below to register. All volunteers must be registered by May 17 to ensure that all safety training and background checks are completed before the main event. This event truly depends on our volunteers—we need you, and it wouldn’t be possible without your support! We want you to join us, but ask for your understanding that we can’t plug you in at the last minute due to the time required to follow proper safety guidelines.

CLICK HERE to sign-up!

Pastor Corey is looking to launch a NEW young adult group, tailored for our young professionals! If you are under 35 years old and do not consider college as your full-time focus, this just might be the group for you. Please CLICK HERE to fill out a few brief questions and help us form this new community! 

The United Methodist Men continue their resource recovery efforts on behalf of Our Daily Bread (ODB.) This past Monday several of the Men gathered up 3,419 pounds of cast-off food from Walmart and Sprouts and delivered it to ODB to support our friends that have food insecurity in their day to day lives. Please know that the sore muscles generated by their work were treated successfully by the warm, fuzzy feeling that the guys got with their efforts!

Please register now to volunteer for VBS! CLICK HERE to register. All volunteers for VBS this year must be registered by May 17 to ensure that all safety training and background checks are completed before the main event. This event truly depends on our volunteers - we need you, and it wouldn’t be possible without your support! We would love to have everyone who’s interested join us, but we’re unable to accept last-minute registrations due to the time required to follow proper safety guidelines. 

Join us at Camp Egan for two exciting opportunities this summer. 5th and 6th Grade Camp will take place June 15–19, 2026, and Growin’ in Grace 1 (those entering 3rd- 5th grade) will be held June 15–17, 2026. The last day to register for both camps is May 31, 2026. If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Irene at iupson@fumcstw.org. To register CLICK HERE

We welcomed the Confirmation Class of 2026 as the newest members of our church, last Sunday morning! In a special ceremony, six youth publicly claimed their faith in Jesus Christ and confirmed their baptismal vows. Congratulations to: Ashlynn, Sadie, Elizabeth, Scarlett, Simon, and James!  Also, we appreciate the adult mentors who poured so much into these youth over the last several months. Thank you Cheryl Martin, Debbie Karns, Rose Bonjour, Karen Hinton, Aaron Matheson, and Rev. Mike Chaffin! 

Our camps are in pressing need of volunteer medical professionals to serve as Camp Nurses. This is a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to combine their expertise with a spirit of service. The Camp Nurse oversees, directs, and implements health care for campers and leaders for a session of camp.

We are in need of volunteers with the following licensures to volunteer:
Registered Nurses (RN)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) -- this includes Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists
Physician Assistants (PA)
Medical Doctors (MD)
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Doctors of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Whether you can commit to filling a gap on the schedule this summer or simply be available on an on-call basis for last-minute needs, our camps can use your skills! Camps range in length from 2 to 7 days. Your meals and lodging are fully covered.

Interested volunteers can reach the camps office by emailing oklahomacamping@okumc.org with your contact information, licensure, and the time frames and campsites you are available for.