Keegan Rose has accepted a new position as the worship director at OKC First Church. We share this news with both joy and sadness. Keegan has brought so many musical gifts to our congregation, and we'll be sad to see him move. We are also excited for this new chapter and wish him well as he transitions to his new position in Oklahoma City. His last Sunday on staff with us will be Oct. 11, 2026. Immediately following the third service, we'll host a reception in honor of Keegan's service to our congregation.

In the interim, Dana Ayers will help us cover the responsibilities that Keegan holds. We'll also look to our music interns for support.

We are grateful for Keegan's service to our congregation over the last 3+ years. We pray that his new congregation will provide a great place for him to belong and share his tremendous gifts.

Join us for a church family game night! Dinner and games will be provided, or bring your favorite to share. All ages - all together! See you Friday, October 2, from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the multipurpose room of the FLC.

Our Annual Charge Conference is set for Sunday, October 11 at 2:00pm in the Family Life Center. Our congregation will host several other churches for this annual event. District Superintendent, Rev. Valerie Steele, will preside.

Items of business have been reviewed and approved by our Church Council last month. They include: nominations slate, pastoral salaries, lay servants continuation, and approval of Aidan Shelton as a candidate for ordained ministry. The finalization vote will be taken at this Charge Conference meeting.

All are welcome to join us for this event. Voting members will be the Church Council.

All youth are invited to sign up for a youth rally on Sunday, October 4, at Church of the Servant in OKC. We’ll leave the church at 4:00pm and return around 8:30pm-9:00pm. Dinner is provided, and the whole event is FREE. Grab a friend, sign up, and come spend the evening connecting, having fun, and growing in faith together!
Sign-up by CLICKING HERE

Parents, you’re invited to Gathering in Grace - a new Tuesday morning fellowship designed for parents who want to grow in Christ together. Join us Tuesdays from 9:30am-11:00am, starting October 6th in FLC Room 104, for meaningful connection and encouragement. Childcare is provided; however, we need to know numbers so we can have the right number of childcare workers. Please RSVP with an email to Irene Upson so we can plan for childcare. We hope you will come as you are and enjoy a welcoming space to build community and deepen your faith. Bring a friend!

Next Sunday, October 11, we'll join with other churches across the country in a kindness campaign, seeking to increase the levels of civility and kindness across our communities and counter the growing polarization. At the center of this campaign is a scriptural instruction, "Love One Another," from John 15:12.

We are ordering t-shirts with this logo on the front and our church logo on the back. Our hope is that the shirts will provide a good entry into a conversation about how we approach this season with grace and love. If you'd like to order a t-shirt, please use the button below and fill out the order form.

Cost: $20/shirt, payment upon arrival
Order Deadline: Oct. 7, 2026
Anticipated Arrival: Oct. 16, 2026

This Sunday is Communion Sunday, so there will be NO Youth Sunday School. Instead, we’ll worship together at our Closer Walk service at 10:00am We encourage all of our youth to join us as we gather at the table and receive Communion together!

Join us for our community Blood Drive on Sunday, October 11, from 8:30am-12:30pm in the Family Life Center, Rooms 107-109. Help save lives by donating blood! Donors will receive a special “Saddle Up and Donate” t-shirt, while supplies last. Please CLICK HERE to make an appointment (walk-ins are still welcome) or contact Ken Meyer at (405) 612-3317 for more information.

Preparation for the Christmas Cantata begins on Wednesday, October 7. This is a great chance to give choir a try. Regular choir rehearsal begins at 6:30pm and cantata focus begins at 8:00pm. Come join the choir!