August 13, 2015        


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This Sunday                           

 

In the Sunday morning services, Pastor Rick's message, I Messed Up, will be from Psalm 51.1-12.

This is promotion Sunday. Children and school-age students will move to their new Sunday School classes.

Ark Noel will speak in the evening service.   
  • 9:00 am - First Service and Children's Sunday School
  • 10:15 am - Adult Sunday School and Children's Worship Service
  • 11:15 am - Second Service and Children's Sunday School
  • 6:00 pm - Evening Service in the Atrium
Recent sermons may be viewed online.
A daily devotional guide from last Sunday's sermon is also available online.
 
Baptism Wave
Baptism Class
 
Baptism class for youth and adults will be on Wednesday evening, August 19, at 6, in Room 322.

Baptism is a declaration of your faith and a sacrament that can profoundly impact your walk with Christ. As a church family, we look forward to celebrating God's activity in your life as you follow Christ's example in baptism. For more information contact Pastor Mark Patredis.
 
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Beginning August 25
  • Women's Bible Study: Revelation - A Book of Encouragement with Susie Shellenberger
Beginning September 9
  • Apprentice: Good and Beautiful God
  • Men's Bible Study: Perfectly Imperfect
  • DIG Women's Group: Simplify 
  • Spiritual Parenting

Beginning September 20

 

  • Apprentice: Good and Beautiful God

  • Legacy Journey

Beginning September 22
 

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Grow (for Grades 1-5) begins with Back to School Wednesday Family Nights on August 12, 19, and 26 from 6:45-8:15.

Next Step - If you are new to BFC and want to become better acquainted with the church, join Pastor Rick for Next Step on Sunday morning, August 30, during Sunday School, in Room 120. Next Step is an opportunity to find connecting points. For more information, contact Pastor Mark Patredis.

A memorial to Wally Renegar will be dedicated Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Bethany Police Station. Wally was an active member of BFC and served as the Bethany Police Department chaplain. Kyle Bloomer, a student in BFC's Youth Ministries, spearheaded this memorial as his Eagle Scout project.

Women's Tuesday Night Bible Study begins August 25. Revelation: A Book of Encouragement, taught by Susie Shellenberger is a 12-week study in an easy-to-understand, yet fast-paced format. The cost is $12. Registration is not required.

Children's soccer for ages 5-11 begins August 29. Registration information is available online and in the literature racks.
 
Maurine Dickerson has faithfully served as a volunteer in the Church of the Nazarene for many decades, using her library skills around the world. You are invited to a reception honoring Maurine on Sunday afternoon, August 30, at Southern Plaza, from 2 to 4.

Celebrate Recovery is for anyone, 18 years and older, dealing with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30. Celebrate Kids also meets on Tuesday evenings. Information is available in the lobby and online.

The Air1 Positive Hits Tour will be at BFC Friday evening, October 2. Artists include David Crowder, Lauren Daigle, and Finding Favor. Tickets are $20 and are available at BFC's Reception Desk during normal business hours. 

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  • Text any amount to 405.384.7617

The City

 EVENTS


AUGUST

15 Survivor event for upcoming 6th graders

15-16 9th grade promotion event

16 Promotion Sunday for students

19 Back to School Family Night

19 Baptism Class

22-23 OKC Good News Festival with Franklin Graham

25 Women's Tuesday evening Bible Study begins

26 Back to School Family Night

26 ESL Classes begin

29 Children's soccer begins

30 Next Step

SEPTEMBER

2 All church prayer service

6 No Sunday evening service

7 Family Life Center and church offices closed

11 Naz Nite at Six Flags

11 District Women's Retreat

13 Community Cookout at the Floyd Center

19 Swazi 5K

27 Reception for the Pollock and LaVigne families

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