'THE CHOSEN' BIBLE STUDY STARTS NEXT WEDS. MAY 4
Back by popular demand, is our Adult study series focusing on The Chosen, an amazing, biblically-centered television series. In the historical context of life during Jesus’ days on earth, we will see Jesus through the eyes of those he impacted—the disciples, his mother Mary, the Pharisees, women, children, and those he healed. Our opportunity to watch the life of Jesus in this fresh way will be supported by reading of the Gospels, reflecting on poignant questions, and group interaction. We invite you to join us on the Wednesdays in Eastertide beginning May 4th at 11:00 a.m., or in the evening at 6:45 p.m.
 
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY!                                                     
Is your car a bit dusty? We invite you to swing by the church this Saturday, April 30 at 10:00am, as the youth will be having a car wash to help raise money for their spiritual pilgrimage in June to Navajo-land with the Diocese. Suggested donation of $10 per car. 
 
MAYOR'S PRAYER SERVICE - SUNDAY MAY 1 
The members and friends of St. Augustine’s are invited to join in “A Prayer for our City” which will be an Interfaith Prayer Service celebrating the re-election of David Holt as Oklahoma City’s 36th Mayor. This community-wide event will take place at St. Augustine’s on Sunday, May 1st at 6:00 P.M. Please come, as
we celebrate another amazing chapter for OKC and ask God’s continual blessings upon Mayor Holt, his family, our city, state, nation and world. 
 
STEWARDS OF EDEN ADULT FORUM
All are welcome to join Jesse Heath and Rev. Mark Heaney in a 6-week adult forum as we read Sandra L. Richter’s Stewards of Eden. In Stewards of Eden, Sandra L. Richter walks readers through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is to the Bible's witness. The adult forum will meet in the church library, and attending all 6 sessions is not required. Books provided! Contact jesse.heath@sac-okc.org for details. 
 
BELLA VOCE CHAMBER CHOIR - SPRING CONCERT
Nevertheless She Persisted, An Evening of Music By Women and in Honor of Women will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 7pm here at St. Augustine. Save the date for our Artist in Residence, Bella Voce's Spring Concert, and invite friends, neighbors, and all the special women in your life!

​YOUTH NIGHT AND DINNER TONIGHT!
Calling all youth Grades 5-12 and their families: You are invited to our bimonthly   First + Third Youth Night. We will meet TODAY, Wednesday, April 20th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the church. Dinner is provided. Contact Jesse.heath@sac-okc.org for additional details. 
 
SHINING KNIGHTS SUPPER CLUB KICK OFF                                                       
Shining Knights is inviting you to learn about our ministry and enjoy dinner and hospitality on Friday evening, April 22, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, at the home of Marian and Fr. Tony Moon, 2401 N. Westminster, Arcadia, OK 73007.  If you can attend, please notify Jeannie Haas, jbmhaas@gmail.com or (405) 203-9707. 
 
STEWARDS OF EDEN ADULT FORUM
St. Augustine’s has made a commitment to be consciously aware of and contribute to a theology and ministry of creation care. Starting Sunday, April 24 at 9:30am, you are invited to join Jesse Heath and Mark Heaney in a 6-week adult forum as we read through Sandra L. Richter’s Stewards of Eden. In Stewards of Eden, Sandra L. Richter, an expert in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as biblical theology, walks readers through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is to the Bible's witness. The adult forum will meet in the church library. We have a limited number of books available at the church  Contact Jesse Heath at jesse.heath@sac-okc.org for more details. 
 
YOUTH CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
On Saturday, April 30 at 10:00am, the youth will be having a car wash to help raise money for our spiritual pilgrimage in June to Navajo-land with the Diocese. More details to follow. 
 
BELLA VOCE CHAMBER CHOIR - SPRING CONCERT
Nevertheless She Persisted, An Evening of Music By Women and in Honor of Women will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 7pm here at St. Augustine. Save the date for our Artist in Residence, Bella Voce's Spring Concert, and invite friends, neighbors, and all the special women in your life!

WATCH THROUGH THE NIGHT
On Maundy Thursday, we will continue our tradition of tasting the Passover Foods, washing the feet of members, and celebrating the Institution of the Eucharist.  This year, we will be blessed to have St. James Episcopal Church join us.  Our beloved Deacon Robby Trammell will preach and Fr. Cuco Escalera will concelebrate.  Also, as part of our venerable tradition we will participate in the "The Watch Through the Night."  Clipboards for the Watch through the Night will be available in the Commons Area. We encourage you to pick a 30-minute slot to pray in the Chapel at the conclusion of the service.
 
YOUTH EGG AND SUITCASE PACKING                                                         
On Good Friday, April 15 at 6pm, the youth of St. Auggies’ will be gathering to help stuff eggs for the Easter Sunday Egg Hunt and pack the care packages into the suitcases collected for foster children in Oklahoma. Then, at 7pm the youth will join the Good Friday service.   
 
YOUTH STATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION
On Sunday, April 24, during the 10:45am service, the youth will lead the entire congregation in praying the Stations of the Resurrection. Just as the Stations of the Cross commemorate the 14 events leading to the crucifixion, death, and burial of Christ, the Stations of the Resurrection commemorate 14 events immediately following the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.
 
YOUTH CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
On Saturday, April 30 at 10:00am, the youth will be having a car wash to help raise money for our spiritual pilgrimage in June to Navajo-land with the Diocese. More details to follow. 
 
STEWARDS OF EDEN ADULT FORUM
St. Augustine’s has made a commitment to be consciously aware of and contribute to a theology and ministry of creation care. Starting Sunday, April 24 at 9:30am, you are invited to join Jesse Heath and Mark Heaney in a 6-week adult forum as we read through Sandra L. Richter’s Stewards of Eden.  In Stewards of Eden, Sandra L. Richter, an expert in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as biblical theology, walks readers through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is to the Bible's witness. The adult forum will meet in the church library. We have a limited number of books available at the church  Contact Jesse Heath at jesse.heath@sac-okc.org for more details. 
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ST. AUGUSTINE’S WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS WATCH THROUGH THE NIGHT
On Maundy Thursday, we will continue our tradition of tasting the Passover Foods, washing the feet of members, and celebrating the Institution of the Eucharist. This year, we will be blessed to have St. James Episcopal Church join us. Our beloved Deacon Robby Trammell will preach and Fr. Cuco Escalera will concelebrate. Also, as part of our venerable tradition we will participate in the "The Watch Through the Night." Clipboards for the Watch through the Night will be passed around Sunday, April 10th during the services and will also be available in the Commons Area afterwards. We encourage you to pick a 30-minute slot to pray in the Chapel at the conclusion of the service.

ENHANCE OUR EASTER WORSHIP
Many of us associate Easter with new life and Spring. Maybe you would like to remember a loved one, or honor someone with flowers that will beused to enhance our worship as we celebrate the risen Christ. If you wish to contribute a financial gift to cover the expense towards flowers & guest musicians for our Easter celebrations, you may do so by sending an email to the church, office@sacokc.org or sign the chart in the Commons Area. Please include information on who your donation will be in memory or in honor of. Thank you in advance for your participation in making this a successful program.

LENTEN ADULT FORUM: “THE CHOSEN.”
As we continue our Lenten Adult Study Series we invite you to join us at 11:00 a.m., or in the evening at 6:45 p.m. This Lenten season we will focus on The Chosen, an amazing, biblically-centered television series. Our opportunity to watch the life of Jesus in this fresh way will be supported by reading of the Gospels, reflecting on poignant questions, and group interaction. A lite soup supper will be shared prior to the program at 6:00 pm.

LENTEN OUTREACH: “JOURNEY WITH JESUS”
Due to COVID, Oklahoma County Foster Care and Adoption recruitment efforts have decreased greatly and are in need of your help. Oklahoma Foster uses a grassroots approach to coordinate foster care recruitment efforts between our community partners, local businesses, faith and nonprofit organizations to solve the foster care crisis in Oklahoma. During Lent, we have a goal of collecting 50 new or gently used suitcases and “care packages” for the older youth ages 13-17 in care. A list of the items needed for the “Care Packages” are available in the Commons Area. Once you have purchased the suitcase and/or the care package items, please drop off the items in the Commons.

FIRST + THIRD YOUTH NIGHT
Calling all youth and their families. You are invited to our bimonthly First + Third Youth Night. We will meet this Wednesday, April 6th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the church. Teens in the 5th-12th grade are invited. If you have any questions, please contact our Minister of Youth and Families Jesse Heath at jesse.heath@sac-okc.org or (405) 856-2025.

​LENTEN ADULT FORUM: “THE CHOSEN.”
As we continue our Lenten Adult Study Series we invite you to join us at 11:00 a.m., or in the evening at 6:45 p.m.  The Lenten season we will focus on the The Chosen, an amazing, biblically-centered television series.  Our opportunity to watch the life of Jesus in this fresh way will be supported by reading of the Gospels, reflecting on poignant questions, and group interaction.  A lite soup supper will be shared prior to the program at 6:00 p.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS/FISH FRIDAYS
Beginning March 11th, we will gather on Fridays throughout Lent at 6:00 pm to pray the Stations of the Cross.  This year, the Stations will be led by St. Augustine's Youth.  Following the prayer service, a light fish reception will be hosted by the Womack Family..
YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Any youth interested in the being confirmed are invited to join us for a six-week confirmation program.  The youth Confirmation classes will start Sunday, March 6 and run through the end of April.  Youth will meet with Jesse Heath in the Youth Office at 9:30 am each Sunday to learn and prepare for confirmation later this year.  Please RSVP by contacting Jess Health at jesse.health@sac-okc.org or (405) 856-2025.
 
WATCH THROUGH THE NIGHT
On Maundy Thursday, we will continue our tradition of tasting the Passover Foods, washing the feet of members, and celebrating the Institution of the Eucharist.  This year, we will be blessed to have St. James Episcopal Church join us.  Our beloved Deacon Robby Trammell will preach and Fr. Cuco Escalera will concelebrate.  Also, as part of our venerable tradition we will participate in the "The Watch Through the Night."  Clipboards for the Watch through the Night will be passed around Sunday, April 3rd during the services and will also be available in the Commons Area afterwards. We encourage you to pick a 30-minute slot to pray in the Chapel at the conclusion of the service.
 
ENHANCE OUR EASTER WORSHIP
Many of us associate Easter with new life and Spring. Maybe you would like to remember a loved one, or honor someone with flowers that will be used to enhance our worship as we celebrate the risen Christ. If you wish to contribute a financial gift to cover the expense towards flowers & guest musicians for our Easter  celebrations, you may do so by sending an email to the church, office@sac-okc.org or sign the chart in the Commons Area. Please include information on who your donation will be in memory or in honor of. Thank you in advance for your participation in making this a successful program.
 
LENTEN OUTREACH: “JOURNEY WITH JESUS”
Due to COVID, Oklahoma County Foster Care and Adoption recruitment efforts have decreased greatly and are in need of your help.  Oklahoma Foster uses a grassroots approach to coordinate foster care recruitment efforts between our community partners, local businesses, faith and nonprofit organizations to solve the foster care crisis in Oklahoma.  During Lent, we have a goal of collecting 50 new or gently used suitcases and “care packages” for the older youth, ages 13-17, in care.  A list of the items needed for the “Care Packages” are available in the Commons Area. Once you have purchased the suitcase and/or the care package items, please drop off the items in the Commons Area. Thank you in advance for your participation in making this a successful program.