Community of Christ Oklahoma Mission Center

Photos from today's painting event at our Heartland Congregation in Oklahoma City! 🎄🎨

Today, we start our season of waiting. We set watch in the night sky and beckon the wise to follow.

When hope hangs low in the human heart, when darkness threatens to overcome our sense of safety and hope for the future, may we kindle our compassion, breathing life into the early embers of change and empathy.

Today, we light a candle for hope, sending prayers into the heavens and dreams deep into the human soul. As Advent begins, let us be aware of your light shining on those who have journeyed before us. May the seeds they planted in the world—hope, peace, love, and joy—take hold in our hearts and stretch toward the light.

We light a candle for Hope. May it light our way.

Start your December 🎄off right! Join an Oklahoma Mission Center Congregation for Communion worship tomorrow morning and the start of the Advent season!

In Community of Christ, we believe ALL are welcome to participate in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Whether you are a baptized member of our church, someone who is walking through the doors of a congregation for the very first time, or someone who is experiencing worship from the couch online, you are welcome to partake.

Click the link below to learn more about congregations in the mission center that are holding an online worship experience tomorrow morning and be sure to bring your own emblems with you to participate (juice/water and bread/snack)!
🔗cofchristokmc.org/links

The final update from Giving Tuesday! Way to go everyone!

🎉 We have our final Giving Tuesday update! Thanks to over 600 contributors we gave over $707,000 USD. This includes $315,000 USD in matching funds.

🫶🏽🫶🏾🫶🏻 Thank you, Community of Christ, for your tangible generosity!

Check out this resource for the 2023 Advent season!

🕯️Download our 2023 Advent Experience to use in your congregations and worship groups: https://www.heraldhouse.org/products/an-advent-experience-mp4-download

Another wonderful cause you can support on this ! Donate today! ⬇️

It's Giving Tuesday! Project Eye Can Help would appreciate your support! We had 10 families apply for financial assistance just in November and are expecting more in December. Help make a difference for children battling retinoblastoma and vision loss!
Even a small amount helps!
Donations can be made at the link posted in the comments.

Another opportunity to bless others on this is to support the Edmond Street Ministry Program! Make a financial contribution or collect items for donation. Learn more below! ⬇️

It's that time of year again!

As it gets colder, our siblings on the streets need our support more than ever! Each Saturday for more than a decade, members and friends of the Edmond Congregation wake before the sun rises and head to downtown Oklahoma City (no matter the weather) to provide clothing, breakfast, and other items to those who are experiencing homelessness.

Over the years, several congregations and a multitude of individuals have contributed to this program through donations. However, in order to ensure Edmond is best able to serve our siblings on the streets, they need our help with replenishing supplies!

Thus, the Oklahoma Mission Center is encouraging congregations to adopt an item (or a few) on their list to collect/donate to help out this incredible ministry. Winter is truly a trying time for Christ's beloveds on the streets and this is a wonderful opportunity to support an incredibly meaningful Community of Christ ministry during this giving season.

Click the link below to learn more about the items they are needing as well as how your congregation can get signed up to support the Edmond Street Ministry program today!
➡️mailchi.mp/9836865755bb/donationdrive

Another wonderful organization to give to today is Harmony - Advocacy, Education, Resources! Empower q***r voices in Community of Christ. Donate today! ⬇️

🏳️‍🌈 Empower Q***r Voices with a Matched Donation!

This we are excited to share that generous donors have committed to match the first $2,600 USD received between now and the end of December 2023. Any donation - no matter the size - will help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 USD by December 31. Learn more about why you should consider a donation to Harmony this season at the link below.

- https://mailchi.mp/harmony/giving-tuesday-kick-off-sent-11-27-2023

It's Giving Tuesday! The first $250,000 in donations to Worldwide Mission Tithes will double! Give today! ⬇️

Celebrate Christmas with us!

Each Sunday in December, our congregation will be hosting a FREE activity after our 10:30am worship service ends. We hope you'll consider joining us!

12/03: Paint-N-Pizza 🎨🖌️🍕
Join us as we paint and eat pizza after church! No artistic abilities required. Please note the painting will take about an hour and a half from start to finish. If you have not done so already, please RSVP to our Pastorate Team at [email protected] by 11/30! Supplies limited.

12/10: Teacher Goodie Bags 🍬📓
Let's celebrate our teachers! We will be stuffing Christmas goodie bags for the teachers of Prairie Queen Elementary! Snacks and all materials for the goodie bags will be provided.

12/17: Shared Meal & Cookie Decorating 🍪
We will be holding our monthly potluck meal and will have delicious materials available for decorating Christmas cookies after lunch.

12/24: Brunch & Pajama Party ☕🥧
All are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to our 10:30am service. It will be fun-filled and full of joy! After church, stick around for breakfast casseroles and quiches for a quick bite. We will also be doing our Secret Santa gift exchange during this time.

12/31: New Year's Celebration 🎉🎆
Ring in the New Year after church! We will have snacks, games, fellowship, and a few activities as we celebrate 12 hours early!

Looking for an online worship? Consider joining one of our congregations here in the Oklahoma Mission Center. Click the link below to learn more.

🔗cofchristokmc.org/links

It's that time of year again!

As it gets colder, our siblings on the streets need our support more than ever! Each Saturday for more than a decade, members and friends of the Edmond Congregation wake before the sun rises and head to downtown Oklahoma City (no matter the weather) to provide clothing, breakfast, and other items to those who are experiencing homelessness.

Over the years, several congregations and a multitude of individuals have contributed to this program through donations. However, in order to ensure Edmond is best able to serve our siblings on the streets, they need our help with replenishing supplies!

Thus, the Oklahoma Mission Center is encouraging congregations to adopt an item (or a few) on their list to collect/donate to help out this incredible ministry. Winter is truly a trying time for Christ's beloveds on the streets and this is a wonderful opportunity to support an incredibly meaningful Community of Christ ministry during this giving season.

Click the link below to learn more about the items they are needing as well as how your congregation can get signed up to support the Edmond Street Ministry program today!
➡️mailchi.mp/9836865755bb/donationdrive

Join an OKMC congregation for worship this Sunday!

Click the link below to see which congregations are offering an online or hybrid worship experience.

👉cofchristokmc.org/links

All, it is with a heavy heart that we share that Janie Fehrenbacher (Broken Arrow) passed away Tuesday morning.

Her memorial service will be held on Monday November 13th at 10:00am at Moore's Funeral Home, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa. The service will be live streamed; there will not be any visitation. Her obituary and the livestream can be found at the link below.

We ask that you remember the Fehrenbacher family and all who were touched by Janie's life in your prayers during this tough time.

https://shorturl.at/ilAO3

Jane C. Fehrenbacher - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

Start your November 🍂 off right! Join an Oklahoma Mission Center Congregation for Communion worship tomorrow morning.

In Community of Christ, we believe ALL are welcome to participate in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Whether you are a baptized member of our church, someone who is walking through the doors of a congregation for the very first time, or someone who is experiencing worship from the couch online, you are welcome to partake.

Click the link below to learn more about congregations in the mission center that are holding an online worship experience tomorrow morning and be sure to bring your own emblems with you to participate (juice/water and bread/snack)!
🔗cofchristokmc.org/links

📣 Check out the Fort Smith Congregation's Christmas Bargain Sale this Saturday!

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CHRISTMAS BARGAIN SALE
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Hey everyone! Our Fort Smith Community of Christ congregation is having a Christmas Bargain Sale with lots of great items priced low! Before you start shopping for brand new items this season, consider shopping gently used items with us! We’d love to see you! -Pastor, Robin

Where: 4900 Spradling Ave Ft. Smith, AR 72904
When: 9AM-1PM, Saturday, November 4th

CLOTHING • DECOR • TOYS • BAKED GOODS • HOUSE PLANTS (sold by our own horticulturist, Carol) • HANDMADE STATIONERY + MORE!

It is with a heavy heart we share that Bill Hardie (known to so many in the Mission Center as Grandpa Bill) has passed away. His Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on November 11th at the Sperry Community of Christ Congregation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Skiatook Community of Christ Church Youth Camp Fund.

We ask that you uplift Bill's family, friends, and all who were touched by his life in your prayers during this tough time. To read more about the life Grandpa Bill lived and the legacy he leaves behind, click the link below.

🔗https://bitly.ws/Zbqu

On All Saints' Day, we remember those who have gone before us—specifically those have died in the past year. We reflect on how their lives have made our lives richer and how they have furthered the vision of God’s reign on Earth.

If you have a loved one you would like us to remember and hold in prayer, comment below with their name. 🙏🏽🕯️🙏🏿

Connecting with one another at Conference. 🤎

Our 2023 Mission Center Conference is underway!

Check your email for the link to join on Zoom as well as the schedule for today's activities.

📨CHECK YOUR EMAIL!

Reminders and details for tomorrow's Mission Center Conference were sent out via email to our Mailing List. The email included the Zoom link to join virtually as well as info about areas to avoid in Stillwater due to it being OSU's Homecoming Weekend.

Not on the mailing list? Subscribe here and receive weekly emails and announcements: cofchristokmc.org/links.html.

The Celebration of Life Service for Jim and Sara Conduff will be held at the Sperry Congregation on Saturday November 4th at 1:00pm.

We ask for continued prayers for the family and friends of both. To read the obituary, please click the link below.

siensheltonfh.com/obituary/Sara-Conduff

Campus Connections, is a ministry for post-secondary students aged 18 to 25! Through Campus Connections, students will connect with peers during weekly online gatherings. Sign up or share the link! https://mailchi.mp/b52667b0cd5e/campus-connections

We are only ONE WEEK away from Mission Center Conference!

If you have not visited the Conference Preparation webpage, please do so by clicking the link below. This webpage provides a detailed schedule, proposed budgets, the link to RSVP, and more.

Please remember that all nominations for the Campground Board must be sent to outgoing Mission Center President Carl Edgerton PRIOR to Conference. No nominations will be taken from the floor.

We hope to see you next Saturday at Saints Grove!

🔗cofchristokmc.org/okmc2023

📣 Join us for our Chili Cook-Off on October 29th following our Sunday morning service!

Each chili will have a jar for donations and the chili with the most amount of money at the end wins! All donations collected will support our Youth Program. No entry cost or required donation to attend. Come as you are and eat delicious chili with us!

Mission Center Conference is just a few weeks away!

Visit our Conference Preparation Webpage at the link below for more information about the Campground Board Election, Business Meeting, RSVP, and a letter from outgoing Mission Center President Carl Edgerton about new OKMC Leadership.

📅 Saturday October 28th
📍 Saints Grove Campgrounds
🕥 Conference Schedule
10:30am Discussion with Apostle Dave Nii
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Business Meeting
2:30pm Ordination Service
🔗cofchristokmc.org/okmc2023

Another successful Bingo Night at Owasso!

Join Project Zion Podcast in honoring Wallace B. Smith, president emeritus of Community of Christ. On 10 October, they'll feature your stories and memories with Wally B. in a special episode. Share your memories by emailing [email protected] BY TOMORROW, Friday, 6 October. Let's celebrate Wally B.'s legacy together! ❤

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Thank you for your support!

Recently, members of our Owasso and Tulsa CCC Congregations joined together for a fun night of fellowship. They participated in solving a murder mystery and enjoyed a delicious Mardi Gras themed meal. So much laughter was shared by all and they greatly enjoyed each other's company!