Announcements
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Welcome to Church of the Servant! We feel blessed that you have chosen to worship with us today! You can find the service online HERE or on YOUTUBE.
AUGUST FISH APPEAL
Whiz Kids
For more than 15 years, Church of the Servant has partnered with Whiz Kids, a faith-based tutoring and mentoring ministry that helps elementary students improve their reading skills while building confidence and meaningful relationships. Since 2010, our church has welcomed students each week, pairing them with caring, consistent volunteers who encourage them academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
This August, our Fish Appeal will support the Church of the Servant Whiz Kids ministry. Your gifts help provide weekly snacks, birthday gifts, Star of the Week celebrations, educational supplies, and other resources that make each child feel welcomed, valued, and loved. Whiz Kids also depends on volunteers. Whether you serve as a tutor, substitute tutor, bus helper, snack volunteer, or assist with setup and cleanup, every role helps create a place where children can thrive. As one volunteer shared, "If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, I think Whiz Kids is right for you." Together, we can help children discover the joy of reading, the confidence to succeed, and the hope found in a community that believes in them. Thank you for helping children discover the confidence that comes one page, one book, and one caring volunteer at a time. For more information, go HERE.
BACKPACK BLESSING
Sunday, August 9
As a new school year begins, we invite all students, teachers, parents, and school staff to bring their backpacks to worship for our annual Backpack Blessing on Sunday, August 9. A backpack carries books, supplies, and everything needed for a day at school. During this special blessing, we pray that each backpack will also be a reminder that God goes with us wherever we go. Whether entering preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, we want every student, teacher, and parent to know they are loved, supported, and surrounded by the prayers of their church family. Each participant will receive a tag to remind them that Jesus is always with them as they learn, grow, and share His love with others throughout the school year. Join us as we celebrate a new beginning and send our students and educators into the school year with God's blessing, encouragement, and love!
BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH
August 9, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
On August 9, from 5:00-7:00 PM, we will have a fun Back to School Splash with lots of water fun on the south lawn with pizza and cookies for dinner! Bring your friends and neighbors for a night of fun!
WOMEN'S RETREAT - "Still Waters"
September 11 - 13, 2026 | St. Crispin's Conference Center (Seminole County)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER - SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th!!
Step away from the noise of everyday life and join us for a peaceful weekend of rest, renewal, and connection at our Women’s Retreat 2026: Still Waters. Set in a beautiful lakeside lodge, this retreat is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with God in a meaningful way. Together, we will explore what it means to be led beside still waters—places where God restores our souls, renews our strength, and gently reminds us of His presence. MORE INFORMATION
BLOOD DRIVE
August 16 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for our Blood Drive on August 16 at Church of the Servant and help make a life-saving difference in our community! Every donation matters! Sign up today at Oklahoma Blood Institute. Let’s show up for our neighbors in a powerful way. You never know whose life you might save. REGISTER HERE.
MISSION AND MINISTRY FAIR
Sunday, August 16 | 11:00 AM
Mark your calendars now for the Second Annual Church of the Servant Mission and Ministry Fair to take place in the concourse following Sunday morning service. Our concourse will be lined with booths representing the many Mission and Ministries carried out by your church. As you visit each booth, you will have the opportunity to learn about what that mission and ministry does, get information, and find out about how you can become more involved. Whether you are new to our family of faith or have been part of Church of the Servant for decades, this will be a Sunday you will not want to miss as you get to witness firsthand the breadth and width of what God is doing in this place and discern just where God is calling you to be a part of it.
To the leaders of our various Mission and Ministries, we obviously want you to participate! From Sunday School Classes and Bible Studies, to ongoing missions, to various service teams, we need to hear from you. Please reach out to Belongings Coordinator Cindy Fast at cfast@churchoftheservant.com, and she will get you signed up for your own booth and share more information about how you can prepare for this important event.
FALL KICKOFF
August 19, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday, August 19, as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year! Enjoy a free, fun-filled dinner from 5:00–6:30 p.m. We’ll be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and baked beans. Feel free to bring another side dish or dessert to share as we enjoy food, fellowship, and time together as a church family. At 6:30 p.m., our regular Wednesday evening activities will begin, including Bible studies, youth group, children’s activities, and choir.
ADULT CONFIRMATION BIBLE STUDY
For Men & Women
14-Week Study Beginning August 19
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM in Classroom 12 or 6:30 PM in Community Hall
Led By Rev. Kyle Anderson
This Fall, join Pastor Kyle for a fourteen- week Adult Confirmation course. Much like the Confirmation class taught to youth, this study will focus upon understanding the Bible, Theology, and Discipleship from our United Methodist lineage.
Two sessions will be offered:
DISCOVER SERVANT
Sunday, August 30 | 11:00 AM | Community Hall
Are you interested in learning more about Church of the Servant, its history, ministries, and how to become a more active participant or even a member?
Join Senior Pastor Kyle Anderson and Belongings Coordinator Cindy Fast for lunch provided by the church in Community Hall following service on Sunday,
August 30. This will provide them an opportunity to get to know you, for you to ask any questions you might have, and together discover if Church of the Servant
might be the faith family for you! Let us know to expect you by emailing Cindy Fast at cfast@churchoftheservant.com.
LORD, HEAL MY HURTS by Kay Arthur
Precept Class
WEDNESDAYS — SEPTEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 9, 2026 (In-class study)
THURSDAYS — SEPTEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 10, 2026 (Zoom class)
TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 AM | LEADER: NANCY HARRIS
Do You Need Healing? No Matter How Deep the Wounds, God Can Heal Your Hurts.
Everyone hurts. The pain runs deep, the scars never seem to fade, and the memories torment us. As a result, our growth is stunted, our walk crippled, our relationships infected. Will relief never come? Yes – when you put yourself in the hands of Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals! No matter what you've done or what's been done to you, He wants to be your refuge. He loves you. And He offers healing for your deepest wounds. Discover how God can turn your sorrow into joy in Lord, Heal My Hurts. For more information, go to servantokc.org/bible-studies#pc.
PSALM 23
Thursdays, September 3 - September 24 | 5:30 PM | Community Hall
Welcome to Sheep “101”. Please join me as we delve into the meaning of the 23rd Psalm from the viewpoint of the sheep, David the Shepherd, and a modern-day sheep rancher. Your journey will take you back to the time of David, to the wilds of Africa, and to a modern-day sheep ranch. It should be an informative, enlightening, and entertaining four weeks as we experience the parallels between sheep and humans. Come and be a part of the “flock”. Presented by Harli Reeves. Sign up at the Welcome Center in the concourse.
For more information about this study and other Bible studies offered this fall, go to servantokc.org/bible-studies.
Prime Time Fellowship Luncheon
September 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for Prime Time on Thursday, September 10, as we welcome Pastor Nathan Oney and his wife, Kristia, for a special time together. Nathan and Kristia will share their stories, reflect on the journey that led them to Church of the Servant, and talk about their excitement for ministry in the months and years ahead. Along the way, they'll have a few surprises in store that you won't want to miss! Come enjoy great fellowship, get to know your new pastoral family a little better, and be part of a fun and meaningful afternoon. Come enjoy a great meal, warm fellowship, and an encouraging time together. Invite a friend and join us!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th. More information at servantokc.org/prime-time.
GriefShare
September 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Have you experienced the death of a loved one? If so, we invite you to join our Grief Support Group, beginning on Thursday, September 10, 2026. We'll meet in person. The course will meet each week and continue through November 19, 2026. We'll meet each Thursday afternoon (1:30 - 3:00 PM) in the Library at Church of the Servant. The facilitators will be Mary Garrett and Marge Carmichael. There's no cost for the course, and each participant will receive a complimentary workbook. If you'd like to register for the group, just call 405-728-4738 and speak to Vicki Roberds, our Coordinator of Care Ministries. Or you can email her at vroberds@churchoftheservant.com. Registration never closes, so you can join us for any or all of the meetings, and it's never too late to sign up.
ATTENDANCE:
Please take a moment to fill out the blue attendance pad located at the end of each pew. You can also use the Self Check-in, now available in the Digital Bulletin.
AUGUST FISH APPEAL
Whiz Kids
For more than 15 years, Church of the Servant has partnered with Whiz Kids, a faith-based tutoring and mentoring ministry that helps elementary students improve their reading skills while building confidence and meaningful relationships. Since 2010, our church has welcomed students each week, pairing them with caring, consistent volunteers who encourage them academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
This August, our Fish Appeal will support the Church of the Servant Whiz Kids ministry. Your gifts help provide weekly snacks, birthday gifts, Star of the Week celebrations, educational supplies, and other resources that make each child feel welcomed, valued, and loved. Whiz Kids also depends on volunteers. Whether you serve as a tutor, substitute tutor, bus helper, snack volunteer, or assist with setup and cleanup, every role helps create a place where children can thrive. As one volunteer shared, "If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, I think Whiz Kids is right for you." Together, we can help children discover the joy of reading, the confidence to succeed, and the hope found in a community that believes in them. Thank you for helping children discover the confidence that comes one page, one book, and one caring volunteer at a time. For more information, go HERE.
BACKPACK BLESSING
Sunday, August 9
As a new school year begins, we invite all students, teachers, parents, and school staff to bring their backpacks to worship for our annual Backpack Blessing on Sunday, August 9. A backpack carries books, supplies, and everything needed for a day at school. During this special blessing, we pray that each backpack will also be a reminder that God goes with us wherever we go. Whether entering preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, we want every student, teacher, and parent to know they are loved, supported, and surrounded by the prayers of their church family. Each participant will receive a tag to remind them that Jesus is always with them as they learn, grow, and share His love with others throughout the school year. Join us as we celebrate a new beginning and send our students and educators into the school year with God's blessing, encouragement, and love!
BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH
August 9, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
On August 9, from 5:00-7:00 PM, we will have a fun Back to School Splash with lots of water fun on the south lawn with pizza and cookies for dinner! Bring your friends and neighbors for a night of fun!
WOMEN'S RETREAT - "Still Waters"
September 11 - 13, 2026 | St. Crispin's Conference Center (Seminole County)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER - SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th!!
Step away from the noise of everyday life and join us for a peaceful weekend of rest, renewal, and connection at our Women’s Retreat 2026: Still Waters. Set in a beautiful lakeside lodge, this retreat is designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with God in a meaningful way. Together, we will explore what it means to be led beside still waters—places where God restores our souls, renews our strength, and gently reminds us of His presence. MORE INFORMATION
BLOOD DRIVE
August 16 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for our Blood Drive on August 16 at Church of the Servant and help make a life-saving difference in our community! Every donation matters! Sign up today at Oklahoma Blood Institute. Let’s show up for our neighbors in a powerful way. You never know whose life you might save. REGISTER HERE.
MISSION AND MINISTRY FAIR
Sunday, August 16 | 11:00 AM
Mark your calendars now for the Second Annual Church of the Servant Mission and Ministry Fair to take place in the concourse following Sunday morning service. Our concourse will be lined with booths representing the many Mission and Ministries carried out by your church. As you visit each booth, you will have the opportunity to learn about what that mission and ministry does, get information, and find out about how you can become more involved. Whether you are new to our family of faith or have been part of Church of the Servant for decades, this will be a Sunday you will not want to miss as you get to witness firsthand the breadth and width of what God is doing in this place and discern just where God is calling you to be a part of it.
To the leaders of our various Mission and Ministries, we obviously want you to participate! From Sunday School Classes and Bible Studies, to ongoing missions, to various service teams, we need to hear from you. Please reach out to Belongings Coordinator Cindy Fast at cfast@churchoftheservant.com, and she will get you signed up for your own booth and share more information about how you can prepare for this important event.
FALL KICKOFF
August 19, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday, August 19, as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year! Enjoy a free, fun-filled dinner from 5:00–6:30 p.m. We’ll be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and baked beans. Feel free to bring another side dish or dessert to share as we enjoy food, fellowship, and time together as a church family. At 6:30 p.m., our regular Wednesday evening activities will begin, including Bible studies, youth group, children’s activities, and choir.
ADULT CONFIRMATION BIBLE STUDY
For Men & Women
14-Week Study Beginning August 19
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM in Classroom 12 or 6:30 PM in Community Hall
Led By Rev. Kyle Anderson
This Fall, join Pastor Kyle for a fourteen- week Adult Confirmation course. Much like the Confirmation class taught to youth, this study will focus upon understanding the Bible, Theology, and Discipleship from our United Methodist lineage.
Two sessions will be offered:
- 4:00 PM in Classroom 12
- 6:30 PM in Community Hall
DISCOVER SERVANT
Sunday, August 30 | 11:00 AM | Community Hall
Are you interested in learning more about Church of the Servant, its history, ministries, and how to become a more active participant or even a member?
Join Senior Pastor Kyle Anderson and Belongings Coordinator Cindy Fast for lunch provided by the church in Community Hall following service on Sunday,
August 30. This will provide them an opportunity to get to know you, for you to ask any questions you might have, and together discover if Church of the Servant
might be the faith family for you! Let us know to expect you by emailing Cindy Fast at cfast@churchoftheservant.com.
LORD, HEAL MY HURTS by Kay Arthur
Precept Class
WEDNESDAYS — SEPTEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 9, 2026 (In-class study)
THURSDAYS — SEPTEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 10, 2026 (Zoom class)
TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 AM | LEADER: NANCY HARRIS
Do You Need Healing? No Matter How Deep the Wounds, God Can Heal Your Hurts.
Everyone hurts. The pain runs deep, the scars never seem to fade, and the memories torment us. As a result, our growth is stunted, our walk crippled, our relationships infected. Will relief never come? Yes – when you put yourself in the hands of Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals! No matter what you've done or what's been done to you, He wants to be your refuge. He loves you. And He offers healing for your deepest wounds. Discover how God can turn your sorrow into joy in Lord, Heal My Hurts. For more information, go to servantokc.org/bible-studies#pc.
PSALM 23
Thursdays, September 3 - September 24 | 5:30 PM | Community Hall
Welcome to Sheep “101”. Please join me as we delve into the meaning of the 23rd Psalm from the viewpoint of the sheep, David the Shepherd, and a modern-day sheep rancher. Your journey will take you back to the time of David, to the wilds of Africa, and to a modern-day sheep ranch. It should be an informative, enlightening, and entertaining four weeks as we experience the parallels between sheep and humans. Come and be a part of the “flock”. Presented by Harli Reeves. Sign up at the Welcome Center in the concourse.
For more information about this study and other Bible studies offered this fall, go to servantokc.org/bible-studies.
Prime Time Fellowship Luncheon
September 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for Prime Time on Thursday, September 10, as we welcome Pastor Nathan Oney and his wife, Kristia, for a special time together. Nathan and Kristia will share their stories, reflect on the journey that led them to Church of the Servant, and talk about their excitement for ministry in the months and years ahead. Along the way, they'll have a few surprises in store that you won't want to miss! Come enjoy great fellowship, get to know your new pastoral family a little better, and be part of a fun and meaningful afternoon. Come enjoy a great meal, warm fellowship, and an encouraging time together. Invite a friend and join us!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th. More information at servantokc.org/prime-time.
GriefShare
September 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Have you experienced the death of a loved one? If so, we invite you to join our Grief Support Group, beginning on Thursday, September 10, 2026. We'll meet in person. The course will meet each week and continue through November 19, 2026. We'll meet each Thursday afternoon (1:30 - 3:00 PM) in the Library at Church of the Servant. The facilitators will be Mary Garrett and Marge Carmichael. There's no cost for the course, and each participant will receive a complimentary workbook. If you'd like to register for the group, just call 405-728-4738 and speak to Vicki Roberds, our Coordinator of Care Ministries. Or you can email her at vroberds@churchoftheservant.com. Registration never closes, so you can join us for any or all of the meetings, and it's never too late to sign up.