BACK FROM THE HOLY LAND

Dr. Matthew Mitchell Senior Minister

Greetings, Church of the Servant Family!

I am writing this to you on Saturday, March 4, after returning home from my third trip to the Holy Land. When I began to prepare for my first trip in 2019, I could never have imagined how much each trip to the Holy Land would impact me.

While I am still a bit weary from travel, my soul is refreshed, and my walk with the Lord is vigorous. I do not say any of this to boast. No, I confess this to glorify our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Upon my return, I quickly heard the good news of all that was happening while I was away. Multiple people informed me about how outstanding the Ash Wednesday service had been and how the Holy Spirit moved people to come down and pray at the end of a Sunday worship service. Others quickly said how impactful the Wednesday evening fellowship and prayer study had been. Finally, on Friday night, I was honored to serve Holy Communion at the Women’s Ministry event. As soon as I entered the building, I could hear the voices of a great gathering of believers. Upon entering the courtyard, I witnessed full tables with beautiful and genuine fellowship. The worship was spectacular too! Listening to the voices proclaiming the glory of Jesus and calling on the Holy Spirit was absolutely amazing!

Friends, I believe God is doing something new at Church of the Servant. What exactly the new thing is, I do not know. However, I know God is moving, and the catalyst of this movement is our congregation’s focus on prayer. As a body, I implore our family of faith not to be distracted by all the other options for us to focus on. I also invite you to Wednesday night fellowship and study. God is moving in a new way at these gatherings, and I do not want you to miss out! Register for Wednesday night dinners at ServantOKC.org/kitchen . No registration necessary to attend the study.

A particular scripture comes to mind for our congregation. It is from John 15:4-6:

“Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit because apart from me, you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.”

Jesus focuses on abiding in a relationship with him when he speaks to the disciples in this scripture. I invite all of us to continue to abide in Jesus Christ together. Plan to be part of next Wednesday night! We will focus on how to abide with Jesus in fellowship and prayer.

I cannot wait to see you soon,

INVITE: We need your help!

15,000+ Easter Mailers to go out!

Help us spread the good news of Jesus Christ throughout our community! On Tuesday, March 21, at 10:30 AM, we need 20-30 volunteers to gather in Community Hall and label 15,000+ Easter mailers! We will meet immediately following Tuesday morning Women in the Word Bible study. We hope you can join us!

The process is simple:

1. Grab a ready-made tray with labels and postcards.

2. Label the postcards and place them in the tray.

3. Grab another tray and repeat until all 15,000+ postcards have been labeled.

4. Grab a few blank postcards to hand out to family and friends.

This is a simple task that will make a huge impact! If you are available to help, please contact Heather DeShazo at hdeshazo@ churchoftheservant.com or call the church office at (405) 721-4141.

April 2 (EASTER JAM)

April 10 (EASTER JAM)

3PM | CENTRUM . HOSTED BY SERVANT KIDS

3PM | CENTRUM • HOSTED BY SERVANT KIDS

Songs, Games, Easter Story, Egg Hunt

Songs, Games, Easter Story, Egg Hunt

April 13 (DINNER & BIBLE STUDY)

5-8PM | COMMUNITY HALL

April 5 (DINNER & BIBLE STUDY)

Dinner - 5-6:30pm | Bible Study - 6:30-8:00pm

5-8PM | COMMUNITY HALL

April 14 (HOLY THURSDAY)

Dinner - 5-6:30PM | Bible Study - 6:30-8PM

7PM | CENTRUM MODERN WORSHIP

Holy Communion Service

April 6 | HOLY THURSDAY

7PM | CENTRUM

April 15 (GOOD FRIDAY)

7PM | CELEBRATION CENTER

Holy Communion Service

Musical presentation of “The Lenten Sketches” Kids will meet in The Point. Nursery available.

April 9 (EASTER SUNDAY)

April 17 (EASTER SUNDAY)

10AM | CELEBRATION CENTER

9:30AM & 11:00AM | CELEBRATION CENTER

Servant Kids will not meet. Nursery will be open for ages 3 and under.

Servant Kids will not meet Nursery will be open for ages 3 and under during both services

APRIL 9 • 10AM