We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no habla Ingles. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying new-borns, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds.
We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli or like our pastor who can’t carry a note in a bucket. You’re welcome here if you’re “just browsing,” just woke up or just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re more Catholic than the Pope, or haven’t been in church since little Joey’s Baptism.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like “organized religion,” we’ve been there too.
If you blew all your offering money at the dog track, you’re welcome here. We offer a special welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake. We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts … and you!
Good Morning Church!
Loving God, we come this morning seeking to abide in your presence. Open our minds to your spirit of wisdom, that we may know how to live as your people. Open our hearts to your spirit of truth, that we may love all your people with a love that speaks of justice, kindness, and radical grace. May this time of worship be authentic and pleasing to you. Amen.
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the message of justice and equality he lived for, Rev. Paul Slack is the guest speaker. He is a part of Church Anew, an ecumenical ministry dedicated to the power of leaders gathered around the promise of sharing faith in new ways, especially in this age of Covid-19. May the grace of God enlighten your heart and mind as you listen to this sermon. Have a fantastic week!
Resources: Church Anew, Ministry Matter
Grace and Peace
Pastor Tracey
Good Morning and welcome to worship!
Good Morning!
This is the day that the Lord has made. This is the day when God can be found. God of all, breath of life, Living water, Saviour, and friend. Come as the hungry, feed on God's Word Come as the thirsty, drink of God's Love Come as the faithful, worship the Lord. Amen.
Please click on the link below for today's worship experience. This service was first aired on August 9th. Have a blessed week!
Pastor Tracey Ivy
Good Evening!
Gracious God,
With joy and thanksgiving, we gather as your people. We have come to hear again the timeless story of Christ's birth. In the excitement of this night, quiet our hearts that we may know the peace and fullness of this holy time. Shine, O Light, in the darkness of our world. Sing, O angels, in the stillness of our hearts, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those God favors." This we pray in the name of the Child of Bethlehem. Amen. (UMC Discipleship)
We have provided a bonus "Advent and Christmas Music Day Video for you. Please remember to prepare your communion elements before you click on the link for the Christmas Eve service. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Eve Service Link https://youtu.be/iehl9h2kfYw
Advent and Christmas Music Link https://youtu.be/p64SJvzsu1Q
Pastor Tracey
Good Morning Church Family!
During this season we will be celebrating Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy; I pray that all four of these would fill your life in every way this Christmas and beyond. May the love of the Savior, and the joy of the season illumine your heart and lead you to the heart of God’s plan for 2021, God with us.
Please click on the link below for the Virtual Christmas Blessing and Card. If you cannot access the video by clicking on the link, it will be posted on the church Facebook page for your convenience.
Grace and Peace
Pastor Tracey
Good Morning Church!
God of perfect love, we come here today hoping that we are doing the right things, making the right choices. Focus our minds on your words, open our hearts to your guidance, allow our souls to seek your will. Amen.For today's worship experience, click on the link below. Merry Christmas. Have a fantastic week!
Grace and Peace
Pastor Tracey
Good Morning!
Oh God of joy, we come here today looking for true joy. Focus our minds on your words, open our hearts to your guidance, allow our souls to seek your will. Amen.
For today's worship service please click on the link below. God bless you and have a fantastic week.
Rev. Tracey Ivy
Our in-person worship service is cancelled due to Winter weather advisories. However, a link to our online Sunday worship service will be available at 9 a.m.
Stay safe!!
Saturday, November 21st, 2020
9 a.m.-12 p.m. or until gone
128 S. Palm St,
Ponca City, OK 74601
May the guiding hand of God lead you from the busyness and stress of your daily life to a quiet place, still waters where you can rest awhile, and in that space find peace (Faith Worship). For today's worship, please click on the link below.
Grace and Peace
Pastor Tracey
The following is a resource that is being offered in our community. Please use and share this information with others.
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You can read more about their work here:
• https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/oklahoma/ponca-city
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Representative for Ponca City: Elizabeth Thompson
Community Outreach and Senior Advocate
(800) 324-9349
Please note that we are cancelling all events and services at the church for at least 4 weeks (this would be approximately April 12). We will re-evaluate the situation and the recommendations by the CDC and state agencies prior to that time and make a determination about resuming services and activities at that time.
This includes breakfast, services and all group meetings. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We ask you to be in regular prayer that all in our church family, community, nation and world remain safe and healthy during this emergency and that everything is restored to normal soon. Remember that regardless of what happens God is still on the throne and in control!!
We offer Sunday School classes at 9:15 am and worship at 10:45 a.m.