The Remodel - For the Future

    On February 5th, we revealed the renderings and budget for the much-needed renovation of the primary place we gather for worship. The project will include much-needed AVL upgrades, updates in seating, carpet, and a stage facelift, as well as expanding the restrooms in a redesigned foyer. This space hasn’t been upgraded in nearly 40 years and is in need of attention and repair. It would be easy to see this project as merely another building project, but I believe it is much more. For the Future is an investment in continuing the legacy of what God has done at First Moore. It is a visible picture that First Moore is committed to reaching future generations just as it has been committed in the past. First Moore’s legacy doesn’t exist because the members sit idly by doing nothing. It exists because they were willing to step out in faith and trust where God was moving to make an impact for the gospel. For the Future says First Moore isn’t just interested in preserving the past.

    We all know that the last decade has been a time of decline in the life of our church. This is a defining moment where we can either move forward and say we still have great years of engaging our community ahead of us as a church or settling and deciding to simply continue to exist. I, for one, am not okay with existing. I want First Moore to be a church where God is clearly moving, and lives are being changed, and I believe most of us do too. Let’s be clear, a worship center remodel won’t do this. It is just a tool; God will have to do real work through us. But upgrading and updating our primary place of worship is a way of saying that we are committed to doing what it takes to reach both current and future generations with the gospel. I am excited about the future of First Moore. I believe we have the staff, the membership, and the power of the Spirit of God coupled with the Word of God, which is all we need to be effective. The tools are there. Do we have the desire to step out and work instead of wait, engage instead of simply exist, and be intentional instead of indifferent? By God’s grace and power, I think we do, and I think we will do it for the present and For the Future.

For His Glory and Your Joy,
Pastor Charlie

Pews Available

For every $50 donated, one pew, no matter the size, will be available for you to remove and pick up between February 13 and 17.

Names will be drawn to claim a pew. Fill out the form below to put your name in the hat.

Reminder: New Sunday Schedule

On January 8th, we began a new Sunday schedule with two Life Group hours and two Worship hours. This is the beginning of a season of worship in the Atrium while the Worship Center is remodeled in 2023. We have two identical worship gatherings in the Atrium and two on-campus Life Group hours at the same time as the worship gatherings.

9:00am- Life Groups and Worship Gathering
10:30am- Life Groups and Worship Gathering

---

9:00am

Preschool Life Groups
Kids Life Groups
Student Life Groups*
Adult Life Groups

---

10:30am

Preschool Ministry
ARK Worship (K & 1st Grade)
Kids Worship (2nd-4th Grade)
5th & 6th Grade Life Group*
Adult Life Groups

---

*Students (7th-12th grade) will go to Life Group at 9:00am and attend worship at 10:30am. 5th & 6th Grade kids will have a group option at both hours. The other hour they will attend worship with their family.

Staffing Update

First Moore would like to say “farewell” to Sarika Crosslin who has served the church as Director of Community & Recreation Outreach for the last couple of years. Sarika has managed the Link, First Moore’s recreation center, as well as helped lead the church in recreational ministries like FUSE basketball and soccer, sports camps, and community ministries to foster families. Sarika resigns her position to continue her education and pursue a career in coaching, but will still remain an active part of our church body, serving college students alongside her husband Logan. Sarika will be missed, but we wish her the best as she pursues her goals.

Christmas Season Schedule

December is here and with that comes many activities and schedule changes!

The first event and outreach opportunity is this weekend at Moore’s Central Park. It is the Christmas Spectacular and it will begin at 6:30pm on December 3rd. Click the image to learn more about this event.

---

The second event pertains to the parents of FLC students within our church.
It is the FLC Christmas Program on Thursday, December 8 at 6pm!
Light refreshments will follow the program.

---

Next, on December 9 from 6-9pm, is our Parents’ Night Out! This three hour opportunity will cost you a small fee of $5 per child or $20 family max. This is for 6th graders and below. Register below by Tuesday, December 6th!

---

For those who this season may be hard because of the loss of a loved one, we are having a stand-alone GriefShare night on December 14. Learn more by clicking the graphic below. Registration is not required.

---

On Sunday, December 18th, we will have our Christmas Gathering! We will start with a pancake and sausage breakfast in the Atrium. Breakfast will be served between 9:00am and 10:00am.

At 10:30am we will gather in the worship center for a special time of worship with music from our choir, worship band, and others.

There will not be any LifeGroups on this day. There will be ministry available for babies through 1st grade duing the 10:30am service.

---

we will not have a Christmas Eve Service this year.

---

Finally, Christmas Day!

On Sunday, December 25th, we will gather together at 10:30am to celebrate the birth of our Savior and King! We will not have Life Groups that morning but we will have preschool ministry for babies to four year old children. We hope you can join us!

New Equip Groups at 6:15pm

---

TRUSTWORTHY - WOMEN’S GROUP

Led by Nina Shuman, this 6-session study of 1 & 2 Kings, by Lysa TerKeurst in Israel, honestly reveals the places of distrust in her own heart while exploring the deeply personal & applicable Scriptures that will teach us how to truly trust God.

END TIMES - MEN’S GROUP

Paul Tanguay's 8-week class will guide us through various prophesies in the Scriptures as they relate to the end times.

---

MINISTRY IQ - COED GROUP

A 5-week class led by John Wilkerson that will focus on three areas to help us grow in our personal ministries: God, People, and Organizational Leadership.

Women's Bible Study - Fall 2022

We are excited to welcome ladies of all ages to our Fall 2022 Bible Study! Beginning August 23, we will meet in the East Leadership Center at 9:30am. We suggest parking in the Senior Parking Lot, on the southeast side of the Building. When you come in through those doors there is an elevator, or stairs, available to get to the East Leadership Center on the second floor. Free childcare is available! Questions: Women@FirstMoore.com

Backpack Drive for Lion Kickoff

Lion Kickoff is an event on Friday, August 12 for Moore High School and its feeder schools. It’s a great way to start the school year and an opportunity to serve our community! Would you help by donating a backpack full of supplies? If you would rather donate money to help us purchase supplies, you do so online or in person by selecting or marking your gift “backpack project”.

The Link - Closed for VBS

Serving and Donation Opportunities for VBS

A note from our pastor..

“The single, biggest evangelistic event we have all year long for kids is Vacation Bible School. This year, VBS is moving back on campus, and we are hoping to fill our building with boys and girls from all over our community. The focus is simple, tell them about Jesus. Through games, crafts, and Biblical teaching, we will do our best to introduce every kid who comes through the doors to Jesus Christ. We will be sharing that He alone is the "Way, Truth, and the Life." We are praying that the Gospel would be sown into precious little hearts and that many would trust in Jesus for salvation.” - Charlie Blount

WILL YOU HELP BY DONATING OR SERVING?

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Frazier in the Next Gen office at 405-793-2646 or via email at denise.frazier@firstmoore.com.

Tee-Off Tuesdays

Do you want to learn/play disc golf? If your answer is yes, you are invited to join our group on Tuesdays at 6pm. This is an opportunity for men and women of all ages to get outside, get some exercise, and potentially have quality, spiritual conversations while throwing some discs. If you have any questions, contact Bruce Weathers.

Student Mission Trip Opportunity

This summer, we are planning a Student Mission Trip to New Orleans for July 16-22. We are partnering with Mission Lab at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The mission opportunities will be things like Backyard Bible Club, homeless ministry, street witnessing, prayer walking, light construction, yard work, worship leading, etc. We will also have some fun sightseeing and tourism opportunities in the city of New Orleans. We are also planning on helping students raise funds who might need financial assistance. If you are interested in this trip, please contact Daniel or Jason.

Next Gen Summer Activities

• May 18th - Summer Kickoff

• May 25th - CrossTimbers Parent Meeting

• May 30th - June 2nd - CrossTimbers

• June 6th - 10th - Super Summer

• June 15th - Preschool & Kids Safari Night

• June 19th - Family Dedication

• June 24th - Date Night

• June 27th - July 2nd - Falls Creek

• July 6th - VBS Preview Night

• July 11th - 14th - VBS

• July 16th - 23rd - Student Ministry Mission Trip

• August 13th - 7th Grade Welcome Event

• August 14th - Promotion Sunday

• August 17th - Embracing Generations Night

• August 24th - Fall Kickoff Night

Holy Week at First Moore

On Palm Sunday, April 10, we will begin Holy Week with a night of worship that will include testimonies, scripture reading, and worship through song. This will begin at 6pm in the Worship Center.

Our Good Friday Service will be a more intimate time of reflection as we remember the death of Jesus. This service will begin at 6:30 in the Atrium on Friday, April 15.

Easter Sunday will be a joyous morning of fellowship and worship celebrating our risen Savior starting with a breakfast from 8:45 to 10:00am and then Worship, beginning at 10:30am. We hope you, your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, whoever… can join us that morning!

Discipleship Pastor Candidate

First Moore is excited to announce John Wilkerson as our candidate to be our next Discipleship Pastor. John has been serving the Lord faithfully on college campuses for the past fifteen years. He has a great heart for the Lord and for making disciples. We believe that he will be a great addition to our pastoral team.

To learn more about John, view his testimony here:

Sunday, April 10, has been set aside for the congregation to get to meet John and to affirm the work that God has been doing. We will have a Meet and Greet in the Atrium from 9:00am-10:00am with light breakfast items. Immediately following our 10:30am Worship Service we will enter into a time of special called business for a vote of affirmation.

Join us in prayer over the next month that we could continue to be in step with what God wants and for the future work that is to come.

Men's Equip Group - Starting March 30th

Starting on Wednesday, March 30th in room E203, Mark Hamm will be leading a Men’s Equip Group. The book “12 Ordinary Men” written by John MacArthur will be the book men will work through until May 11th. If you would like more information, contact Mark Hamm.

“I Love Missions” Banquet - Canceled

The “I Love Missions” banquet and thanksgiving meal is canceled due to the rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations. Safety is a priority at this time and we do not believe it is wise to proceed with the event. This event was scheduled to take place on the evening of November 22. For those who purchased a ticket, please visit the place from which you purchased the ticket to be issued a refund. Online ticket purchases will be refunded in the method by which they were purchased.

Building Closed - Oct. 26 &27

All activities on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 are canceled at First Moore Baptist Church. The building is closed due to inclement weather. This includes the offices, FLC, and the Link.

Midweek Update [August 19, 2020]

Midweek Update [August 12, 2020]