Holy Week Stations
Come prepare your hearts for Easter through First Moore's Holy Week Stations on Wednesday, April 16th and Friday, April 18th. These stations are self-guided and designed to help you reflect on the gospel story leading up to Good Friday and Easter. The stations will take approximately 15-20 minutes to walk through and will start at the Atrium glass doors that lead into the East Building on the first floor. You are welcome to start the stations at any time they are open on April 16th from 5:30pm-7:30pm and April 18th from 5:00pm-6:00pm. We will also have a children's activity page that will help guide them through the stations along with their parents and childcare will be provided for ages 3 and under only on Wednesday, April 18th.
Good Friday
Join us on Friday, April 18, for a time of reflection and remembrance as we think about the death of Jesus.
Our service will begin at 6:30pm. We will reflect through song, scripture, preaching, and partaking in the Lord’s Supper together. Childcare will be available for infants-4-year-olds.
Easter Sunday
Join us for Easter Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Life Groups will not meet and we will have two worship services at 9:00am and 10:30am!
Charity Gayle Concert
Join us for an unforgettable night of worship with Charity Gayle, one of the world’s leading worship artists. Celebrated for her anthems like “I Speak Jesus,” “Thank You Jesus for the Blood,” and “I Believe,” sung in churches around the globe, Charity has inspired millions with her music, amassing over half a billion streams worldwide. Charity and her team will be leading a night of authentic worship that is not to be missed as they tour the country, leading songs from their newest album, REJOICE, and their breakthrough release, ENDLESS PRAISE.
Next Gen Summer Kickoff
Our Next Gen Team is planning a great night to help our preschoolers, kids, and students start summer on the right foot. Our summer kickoff will consist of bowling on May 7 from 7:15-9pm at Sooner Bowling Center. This is a free event for the entire church! Join us for a fun evening with your church family as we roll into summer. Food will be available for purchase at the bowling center. Don’t miss it!
CrossTimbers
Mission Adventure Camp for kids who will complete 3rd through 6th grade May 27-30.
Registration ends May 4, 2025.
Parent and Sponsor meetings will be May 14, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM.
A deposit of $60 is required at registration to hold your camper’s spot.
All final payments are due May 27, 2025 at camper drop off.
Paint Your Heart Out
Join Mrs. Rachel for a Mother/Daughter (or Female Guardian/role model and female child) for our "Paint your Heart Out" event. It is February 16th from 4-6 p.m. in the Atrium. We will walk through a directed painting activity, have a short devo on finding our Identity in Christ, and spend time in fellowship together. This is for ages 4 and up. A parent/guardian must be present with child(ren). We will have light snacks.
Night to Shine
We are so excited to host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, on Friday, February 7, 2025! Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. We are blessed to be a part of this growing worldwide movement through the local church where thousands of people with special needs will be celebrated, given the royal treatment, and reminded of God’s love for them!
Honored guest registration is full. Join the waitlist.
Serve as a Buddy. A buddy at Night to Shine will accompany and assist an assigned Honored Guest throughout the evening. They will provide companionship and needed assistance to their Honored Guest during the event. This is a great way to serve and help us ensure that Night to Shine is great night for all! Buddies must be at least 16 years old.
United Weekend 2025
January 24th-26th
Speaker: Jake Anson
Band: Glad The City
Cost: $55 Until January 15th
Cost: $70 Starting January 16th
First Moore Students (7th-12th graders) is partnering with other churches in Moore and South OKC for United Weekend on January 24th-26th. Students will worship together and be challenged to go deeper in their walk with Christ through biblical teaching and small group discussion.
United Weekend unofficially begins with the United Rally at Eagle Heights Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 22nd. This evening is similar to the weekend worship experiences, but is free and open to any student even if they can’t attend United Weekend.
Please Note: Even though most of our students will choose to stay in host homes during the weekend, this is not a requirement to participate in United Weekend. Please contact Jason if you have any questions.
UNITED WEEKEND IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY 15TH
T-SHIRT DEADLINE & PARENT MEETING @ 7:30PM
JANUARY 19th
PRAYER SERVICE @ EAGLE HEIGHTS @ 6:30PM
JANUARY 22nd
UNITED RALLY @ EAGLE HEIGHTS @ 6:30PM
Important Details About United Weekend
United Weekend is one of the main events we participate in each year for our students. This weekend challenges our students to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus, builds community among our students, while also showing them the importance of uniting with local churches in worship. If your student is not currently registered, please encourage them to join in!
Please Note:
Students are not required to stay overnight at the host homes. Please contact Jason if you have questions about host home participation.
Students are allowed to arrive late or come and go if they have other activities they must participate in on Saturday. They will need to have a Time Away card on record.
Scholarships assistance if available upon request. Contact Brennan in the Next Gen office for a scholarship request form.
Weekend Focus & Direction
LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND – The focal passage of the weekend will be 1 John 2:15-17, and the objective is that students will come away from United Weekend embracing the call to leave the world behind in exchange for the better things that Christ offers us through a life surrendered to Him.
Father/Son Nerf Night
Fathers and their sons are invited to join us for a Nerf Night! Bring your own Nerf Gun and we will provide the Nerf bullets. We will have a short devo/encouragement and then have a friendly competition with Nerf Guns! Light snacks will be provided. This is for ages 4 and up!
Equip Series
Our Wednesday Night Activities Resume on January 15 with an Equip Series in the Atrium. Pastor Charlie will be kicking things off on the 15th. The following two weeks will be led by Preston Condra. This Equip series will focus on evangelism and how to navigate conversations well. See you there!
Family Bingo Night
Join us for bingo for the whole family! We will play bingo, eat pizza, and enjoy fellowship.
Childcare for 2 and under will be provided.
Registration is free till January 5th, $5 with a family cap of $20 thereafter.
Family Dedication
Family Dedication on Sunday, January 5, 2025 during our 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.
You can register all of the children you would like to dedicate on the same registration.
After registering, please email one picture for each child, which will be dedicated to brennan.ludwig@firstmoore.com by January 1, 2025.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
You are invited to join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! It will begin at 6:30pm and we will share communion, sing Christmas hymns, and praise our God for sending His Son for us. Preschool Ministry will be available for infants - 2 year olds.
Christmas Gathering
Our Christmas Gathering is a morning of celebration with church-wide breakfast at 9:00am in the Atrium and special Christmas music during 10:30am service. No Life Groups on this day.
Student Fall Retreat 2024
Cost: $50 (Until October 31st)
$65 (November 1st to 15th)
It’s time to head to Falls Creek for our Fall Retreat! This weekend event is open to all 7th to 12th grade students.
Students will spend time in worship and small groups throughout the weekend as we learn how to seek God in a busy and chaotic world. In addition, there will be several fun activities to enjoy and free time where students can explore the Falls Creek grounds.
This event will start on Friday evening and we will return in time to attend the Sunday morning worship service.
Students who have not completed a First Moore 2024 medical release form will need to complete one and submit it before we leave on Friday evening.
Check-In Process:
- Students will drop off their luggage at the trailer that will be parked outside the doors of the east atrium entrance.
- Once your luggage is dropped off, please come inside to the check-in table. You will need to submit any final payments, turn in any medical forms, and check-in any medications.
- After students are checked in, they will go to the student center and wait for further instructions.
Parent Meeting - November 13th @ 7:30pm (Student Center)
Trunk or Treat
First Moore is excited to host a night of fun, food, games, and more for the family on Sunday, October 27 from 5:00-7:00pm.
There are many opportunities for the people of First Moore to serve our community. You could decorate a space and hand out candy, donate candy, help with food, inflatables, parking, registration, and more.
What is Trunk or Treat? Trunk or Treat is an outreach event for the families and children in our community. Trunk or Treat is similar to a Fall Festival in that it serves as a safe and fun alternative to traditional Halloween activities. It also provides a great opportunity to connect with our community.
When is Trunk or Treat? Sunday, October 27 from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
How does a Trunk or Treat work? At a Trunk or Treat event, people decorate their trunks and give candy or prizes to the children as they walk by. (You could even have a game in your area if you would like.) We have set a goal for 60 decorated trunks to help make this a fun family event. (The church will provide the candy!) This year, put your creative caps on because we will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for the best-decorated trunks!
How can I be a part of this event? There are several ways that you can be a part:
Decorating a trunk and pass out candy.
Donating wrapped candy to be handed out. (There are candy donation boxes around the church to drop off your candy.)
Work at the Snack Stop.
Help set up/run activities. (connector team, inflatables, pumpkin painting, safety team, etc.)
Help clean up following the event.
Save this picture to your phone and send it to those you want to invite to Trunk or Treat!
Fall Break
We will not have any Wednesday night activities on October 16. Enjoy your evening!
Oklahoma Worship Choir
The Oklahoma Worship Choir is made up of 9 church choirs from around the state of Oklahoma. Join us on Sunday, October 6th at 6:00pm here at First Moore for a powerful night of worship, as we premier our brand new album, He’s in the Room.
Band of Brothers
Men, join us on September 29 for an evening of great food and fun. We will get to enjoy a meal from Van’s Pig Stand and hear a message from Chris Jensen, OBU’s Head Football Coach. The cost is $10 if you register before Sept. 23, after that, the cost will be $15. Stick around for door prizes!
Learn about Chris Jensen:
“Hired in 2012, Chris Jensen is the first Oklahoma Baptist University head football coach since 1940. He enters his 12th season as head coach on Bison Hill.
Under his direction, OBU has compiled a 45-66 record and turned in four winning seasons, including back-to-back years in 2019 and 2021. Jensen has coached 20 All-Americans in Division II, NAIA, and NCCAA. He totals 71 All-Conference selections, and 85 players who were Academic All-Conference and one Academic All-American. Additionally, he has seen five players named NAIA Scholar Athletes.
Jensen posted his latest winning season on Bison Hill in 2023 (6-5), which featured the program's best home record (4-1) in its Division II era. The OBU defense played a key part in the team's success, holding opponents to the fewest amount of points per game since the school joined the NCAA. Oklahoma Baptist also turned in program bests in total offense and passing yards (146.2) allowed per game. The Bison finished the year as the No. 1 ranked passing defense in the GAC for the first time ever.
For their efforts, three defensive players earned All-GAC nods, a tie of the school's record, while two (Scooter Baker, Brett Karhu) became the first defensive All-Americans in the DII era. OBU turned in six total All-Conference honorees (Offense - Michael Marshall, Nick Harris, Jake Sitsler), the second-most in program history.
Jensen has seen three Bison sign major professional contracts, such as wideout Keilahn Harris, who inked a unrestricted free agent agreement with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. Additionally, quarterback Preston Haire signed with the European Football League's Hamburg Sea Devils and offensive lineman Jake Foshee accepted a deal with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
In 2021, Jensen steered the Bison to its best-ever NCAA Division II record at 8-4. That included a trip to the postseason where Oklahoma Baptist defeated UT-Permian Basin in the FunTown RV Heritage Bowl. That season, OBU extended its win streak over conference Oklahoma schools to 16 games.
Jensen saw 50-plus school records fall on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, as his 2021 squad was one of the most prolific teams in his coaching career. Four Bison (Preston Haire, Keilahn Harris, Josh Cornell, Tyler Stuever) earned All-America honors and Keilahn Harris was named a D2CCA First-Team All-Region honoree. Quarterback Preston Haire was tabbed GAC Offensive Player of the Year for a second consecutive season after ranking amongst the top in Division II in statistics for another year.
Under Jensen's watch, the Bison offense set a program record and ranked fifth in the nation in first downs (313), along with leading the GAC in three other offensive categories. The passing attack accounted for 41 touchdowns, a significant jump from the 2021 total of 26. In fact the next closest touchdown occurred in 2018, when OBU racked up 28. The 2021 offense saw its best numbers in the following categories since joining Division II: Passing yards per game (287.08), passing yards (3,335), passing efficiency (149.52), completions (322), and completions per game (26.83).
The 2021 defense recorded a GAC-best 34.0 sacks after totaling 11.0 in 2019. Furthermore, OBU led the conference with 79.0 tackles-for-loss. Much of the credit was given to linebacker Josh Arnold, who led the charge with 20.0. Arnold finished as the all-time leading tackler in program history with 395 stops on Bison Hill. Additionally, Robert Lolofie, an All-GAC selection in 2021, led the team with 9.0 sacks, the most by a Bison player in the Division II era.
Jensen's 8-3 mark in 2014 landed the Bison in the No. 26 spot in the NAIA rankings and tied a school record for single-season wins. In 2017, the Bison finished No. 1 in the NCCAA power rankings.
Jensen came to OBU from Southmoore High School, whose football program Jensen also began. He rebooted the Bison program in 2012 and had the first season in the fall of 2013.
Jensen started the Southmooore football program in 2008. In his and the program's second year, the SaberCats were 11-2 and reached the Class 6A semifinals. Jensen was named Oklahoma 6A-1 Coach of the Year in 2009.
Jensen's coaching stops also include assistant posts at Westmoore (defensive coordinator), Bartlesville (offensive coordinator), Durant (offensive coordinator and assistant head coach), Moore (offensive line) and Little Axe (offensive line and outside linebackers).
Jensen was a varsity letterman at the University of Oklahoma, playing on the offensive line.
A self-described Army brat, Jensen graduated from Lawton High School and received a Naval Academy nomination. He achieved the level of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America.
Jensen received his Bachelor of Science degree in education in December 1992 from OU. He earned his master's degree in education administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in May 2006.
Chris and his wife, Patti, have three children, Tayler, Tanner, and Camryn. They are members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee.”
Parents' Night Out
Join us for Parents’ Night Out, starting at 5:30 and will end at 9pm on August 30, 2024!
PJ party, kids can wear their pjs! They will get to eat pizza, play games, and watch the movie “Migration!”
$5 per child, $20 max per family
Ages: Infant - 6th grade and Special Needs.
Registration ends August 28.
Equip Series
For three weeks, Pastor John will discuss the importance of fellowship, friendship, and discipleship within the life of a believer. Join us at 6:30 in the atrium as we dive into, “The three ‘ships.”
Promotion Sunday
All grades and ages will be promoted into their new classes during their Life Group hour (9 am)! Those entering 1st grade and 7th grade, please keep an eye out for special instructions for that morning.
Pray for Japan
Some members of First Moore have a unique opportunity to join with a sister church in Japan (Tokyo Baptist Church- TBC) and help bring the gospel to some communities in and around Tokyo, Japan. Please support our mission team by lifting them in prayer before the Father during this time. Please pray as the Lord leads you. Please use the following daily prompts as “starters” for your own prayers on their behalf each day. If you’re uncertain what to say, pray the verses included for each day!
Monday, 7/22 - Departing OKC around 7:30 AM. After months of anticipation, the team is excited to get going! Pray for them as they journey many, many hours to have traveling mercies - make all their flight connections, luggage travels with them, and everyone remains healthy. Pray they can rest on the long flights. Ask the Lord to help them be salt and light at all times despite being with “new” travel partners and being away from family and their usual routines. (Col 4:5-6)
Tuesday, 7/23 - Finally arriving in Tokyo around 4 pm Tokyo time. The team plans to eat supper then get some sleep. Pray that their bodies can easily adapt to the time difference, and that the Lord will grant them rest and recovery from the flights. Pray they can embrace new sights, sounds, and smells as many visit Japan for the first time. (Is 30:15)
Wednesday, 7/24 - The team will begin with orientation and have a time of prayer together, followed by lunch. Pray they will each have a learner’s heart and bond quickly as co-laborers. The early evening will be devoted to prayer walking and evangelism at the Shibuya train station. Ask the Holy Spirit to grant them spiritual insight as they cover the area in prayer on behalf of the lost of the Shibuya area as well as the believers of the local congregation of Tokyo Baptist Church. Ask for “divine conversations” with curious commuters who are interested in spiritual conversations or just practicing their English with an American! (Col 1:28-29)
Thursday, 7/25 - Pray for the team as they minister in the afternoon to many seniors through the local ministry. Pray they will boldly love these dear ones in ways that clearly reflect how much God loves them. Pray for continued insight and impact as they return to the station in the early evening for more prayer walking/evangelism. (Ps 92:12-15)
Friday, 7/26 - Daytime hours are free time and may be spent in touring, resting, etc. Pray for each team member to have a growing understanding of local culture and spiritual needs, as well as insight into their own personal walk with the Lord. (Ps 73: 25-28) As they return to the station in the early evening, pray for key conversations and spiritual breakthroughs among the lost of Shibuya.
Saturday, 7/27 - Pray for leadership and each team member to have servant hearts, reflecting the heart of Christ (Phil 2: 5-11) as they serve refreshments at the TBC English Cafe where local citizens have been invited to learn and practice their English skills (a favorite of many Japanese!). Pray for believing hearts to be knit together in the love and unity of the Spirit as our team joins in evening worship with Japanese believers.
Sunday, 7/28 - Ask for traveling mercies as the team journeys about two hours away to help lead worship among another community (TBC-Misato) of local believers. Ask that these believers will be encouraged by the love, prayers, and service of the team during a time of praise, studying God’s Word together, and sharing a fellowship meal afterwards. Ask the Lord to give the team and local believers insight into how best to help bring the Good News to the citizens of Misato. (Col 3:12-17)
Monday, 7/29 - As the team ministers alongside a local Detention Ministry, pray they will be salt and light to both those serving time as well as the guards and other staff. Pray that His light will shine brightly in the midst of darkness. Pray for detainees to have openness to a Christian praying with them for concerns for themselves and their families. (Matt 25: 35-40) Pray for the team to have spiritual and physical endurance as well as boldness as they spend the afternoon in prayer walking and evangelism at a local park. If the Lord allows, they may be able to minister to homeless in the park. Pray for wisdom and divine conversations to draw those they meet closer to knowing the Lord personally. (Eph 6: 19-20)
Tuesday, 7/30 - This is intended as a free day for the team. Lift them up as they process all they have experienced and prepare to return to their home culture. Sometimes coming back home can be a greater challenge than going. The team will have had experiences and challenges that friends and family back home might not fully relate to. Ask the Lord to prepare all of us to receive them back and have eager, listening hearts as they use words and photos to share all they’ve seen the Lord do. (Ps 75:1)
Wednesday, 7/31 - The team will depart Tokyo and return, Lord willing, all in the same day, despite many hours of travel time. Ask again for traveling mercies. Ask the Lord to speak clearly to each individual as well as our congregation at First Moore to understand how He wants us to partner with Him and working with other laborers in His harvest fields around the world. (John 4:34-38)
Freedom Celebration
Join us on Sunday, June 30 starting at noon in the Atrium for a time of fellowship and celebration. We will be enjoying a church meal together as we celebrate the freedoms we have as Americans. Our meal will be Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, and Potato Chips from Van’s Pig Stand. The meal is free if you RSVP by June 23 and it will cost $5 per person and $20 family max after June 23.
We will also be raising funds for Missions through a dessert auction. If you would like to donate a dessert for the auction you can do so by selecting “bring a dessert” below.
Falls Creek 2024
Students that have completed 7th-12th grade are invited to join us for a life-changing week at one of the world’s largest youth camps, Falls Creek. Falls Creek is located in Davis, OK and has been holding camp for over 100 years. Students will have the opportunity for many different activities and enjoy time with friends while at Falls Creek. Most importantly, they will hear the gospel and be challenged to live their lives for Jesus.
Parent Meeting - June 12th @ 7:30pm (In the student center.)
Early Bird- $135 per camper (Through May 31st)
Regular- $155 per camper (Through June 12th)
Late - $180 per camper (After June 12th)
Registration closes June 19th!
Next Gen Movie Night
Next Gen, join us for a movie night on June 19. Rather than sitting outside in the heat, we will be in the atrium enjoying the cool AC while we watch a movie. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and enjoy the show! Concessions will be available.
Next Gen Summer Kickoff
Our Next Gen Team is planning a great night to help our preschoolers, kids, and students start summer on the right foot. Preschoolers and Kids will be in the Atrium/Gym from 6:30-7:30. Students will begin in the Student Center at 6:30 and end in the Gym at 8:00. Food. Fun. Inflatables. We will have free food, inflatables, and games! We will have childcare for those 4 years old and younger for the parents who are serving during the event.
Schedule of Events:
6:30pm:
Students Meet In the Student Center
Preschool & Kids Meet In Atrium
7:30pm:
Students Move To Gym
Preschool & Kids Dismissed
Embracing Generations - Game Night
Our Embracing Generations Game Night is a night where all ages come together and simply play games and grow relationships! On May 8, come prepared to play some pickleball, dominoes, corn hole, board games, gaga ball, 9 square, and more!