The tile for our sanctuary roof project showed up this week. We have a "corral" set up on the south end of the ECC parking lot as a holding area. The best estimate we have for project start is 5 weeks. When you get here on Sunday, take a look at these tile and offer a word of prayer for those who will be up on our roof very soon. May God bless them with safety and wisdom as they help us get ready for the next 103 years.

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.

The Stillwater First United Methodist Church Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, at 5:00pm in the Social Hall. At the meeting, we will provide an update on the Foundation’s financials and investment report and conduct the election of new Foundation Board members. All members of Stillwater First United Methodist Church are welcome to attend the Foundation Annual Meeting

September was encouraging, with income exceeding the monthly budget by $6,244. We ended the month in the black, with a surplus of $5,062 when comparing income to expenses. At the end of the first quarter of our fiscal year, we are running an overall deficit of $51,520. This is due to deficits acquired in the first two months, July and August. These are typically lower months for our congregation.

We are pleased to report we've received over $300,000 in contributions toward the cost of the sanctuary roof project. Your generosity is encouraging and continues to reduce the amount we will have to borrow from our Foundation. Thanks for your investment in our next 100 years!

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

Items of business were 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 the Charge Conference meeting.

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

Parents & potential Confirmands, we want to see you THIS Sunday, October 11, at 9:30am in the Youth Space on the 2nd floor of the Family Life Center. Parents will meet with Mrs. Irene, Pastor Charla, and Pastor Corey to go over the schedule for Confirmation, expectations, and the timeline. We look forward to starting a new Confirmation Class in 2027! 

Our second annual FUMC Family Game Night was a blast! Thank you to everyone!

We are planning to celebrate this year's OSU Homecoming Parade with friends from church. Each month, we are inviting you to enjoy a community event with our church -- because we are a "church beyond walls." There's no agenda except to have fun together and meet some new friends along the way. Stay tuned for more details next week.

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!