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Remembering September 11th

Never Forget September 11, 2011

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Remembering September 11th, 2001

What were you doing Tuesday, September 11th, 2001? If you were like everyone else on the planet, you were watching the terror unfold in New York City as evil sought to steal, kill, and destroy. Terrorists sought to steal our freedom, hope, security, and faith by killing as many innocent Americans as possible when they attacked and ultimately destroyed the World Trade Center.

I remember that awful day.  My husband and I had just moved to Oklahoma City where he had started a new job.  I was still unpacking boxes that morning when he called and told me to turn on the tv. I saw images of the North Tower of the World Trade Center engulfed in flames.  Some thought a small plane had crashed into the building, others thought there had been some kind of explosion.  Minutes later live cameras captured a passenger plane deliberately flying into the South tower of the World Trade Center.  There was no mistaking that America was under attack!!

I watched in horror as thousands of Americans who showed up for work that day desperately sought to escape the towering inferno. Then, just as suddenly, reports came that the Pentagon was also under attack.  Another passenger plane that had been hijacked crashed into the U.S. Department of Defense building killing 53 passengers, six crew, and 125 military and civilian personnel.

At 9:59 am the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed killing 800 civilians and first responders in the building and surrounding area. The urgency to rescue those remaining in the North Tower was paramount. Hope was running out.

Barely having time to grasp the devastation of the events in New York and D.C., reports of yet another hijacked passenger plane had crashed into an empty field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.  It was reported that passengers on board American Airlines flight 93 had called family members to inform them their plane had been hijacked and were told of the events unfolding in NYC and Washington, D.C. These brave souls on board this fated flight decided to force their way into the cockpit and take back the plane. Together they fought the four muscle hijackers and are suspected to have attacked the cockpit with a fire extinguisher. The hijackers then pointed the nose to the earth going upwards of 500 miles an hour.  All 44 people on board were killed.

There were still 1,600 people in the North Tower at 10:28 am when the tower collapsed. I sat there all day glued to the tv watching the unthinkable loss of life, families changed forever. The world joined us in our mourning.

With all U.S. airspace shut down and all civilian planes grounded, it appeared the attack was over.  The search for survivors would continue through the afternoon of September 12th.

The President Addresses the Nation

At 8:30 pm, President George W. Bush addressed the Nation from the White House, “Today our nation saw evil – the very worst of human nature. And we responded with the very best of America – with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring of strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any small way they could.” He concluded his remarks with these unforgettable words:

“Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: ‘Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.’ This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Thank you. Good night, and God bless America.”

Timeline

8:46 am AA Flight 11 North Tower Floors 93-99, 76 passengers & 11 crew, hundreds inside the building killed instantly.

9:03 am United Airlines 175 South Tower Floors 77-85, 51 passengers & nine crew, untold hundreds.

9:37 am  Pentagon AA 77, 53 passengers & six crew, 125 military and civilian personnel killed.

9:58 am 9-1-1 call from Flight 93

9:59 am Collapse of the South Tower – 800 civilians and first responders in the building and surrounding area killed

10:03 am Crash of flight 93 in an empty field near Shanskville, PA, 33 passengers & 7 crew killed

10:15 am Collapse of the Pentagon E Ring

10:28 am Collapse of the North Tower – 1,600 people killed

12:30 pm Group of 14 Survivors Located in Ruins of North Tower’s Stairwell B

5:20 pm Collapse of  7 World Trade Center, 47 tower had burned for hours and had been evacuated earlier.  There were no casualties.

8:30 pm President George W. Bush Addresses the Nation from the White House

10:30 pm Rescue workers locate trapped PAPD Officers

Never Forget September 11th, 2001

We will never forget.  We honor their memory, their sacrifice.  Only 18 were rescued from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Do you remember the day when you were rescued? The moment you came to saving faith in Jesus Christ?  You see, this life is full of evil that seeks to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10) but GOD came to give life everlasting (John 3:16).

I remember the day I was rescued from sin and death.  I was 13 years old when I realized I was separated from God because of my sin (simply put, sin is anything you say, do or think that breaks God’s laws).  Through faith, I confessed my sin before a Holy God and asked for forgiveness through the sacrifice of His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

If you have never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, please view our Gospel page or feel free to contact us with any questions or prayer requests you may have.

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5 Ways to Get Involved in Broadcast Ministry

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I’m done with church. Why do I need to go to church when sermons are available online?”, said a church member to his pastor. In today’s technologically advanced, information at your fingertips, modern society this seems like a reasonable question. Churches who invest in a broadcast ministry often have their services streamed live on their website, Facebook, and YouTube, have a weekly blog and weekly podcast available on three platforms as well as an awesome app that makes all content accessible in one place. With so much good content available from your church, why not sit at home? Here’s why. Community.

The mission of broadcast ministry is to reach those outside your church. It’s an evangelistic tool to reach those without Christ with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s a growth tool to help people find you who may never drive past your physical location. It’s a communication tool to engage with members who in turn share content with their friends and family. What it is not is an excuse to sleep in and sit on your couch during worship (unless you’re sick, of course, or homebound ).

Corporate worship requires assembling together to sing praises, study God’s word, pray for one another, minister to one another’s needs, hold each other accountable, and disciple one another. This can only happen in community.

So, while you’re growing in community with your church, don’t forget about the mission of the church to evangelize the lost and reach those without hope. You are an important part of the broadcast ministry. Here’s how you can help.

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Our newly revised free App will be the hub of everything that is happening at Eastwood Tulsa. You will definitely want this on the front screen of your smartphone. You’ll get:

  • daily notifications to keep you encouraged and inspired
  • direct connection to Bible reading
  • prayer request information
  • Church calendar of events
  • and both audio and video teaching

This App will be the hub of everything that is happening at Eastwood. We will use our church App not just as an internal church communication method but also as a major tool for outreach and evangelism.

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Subscribe to our Podcast

This weekly podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Podbean and in video format on our YouTube channel and airs every Wednesday with hosts Jeremy Rhodes and Pastor Gordon Small. Every week, we take our Sunday message, or maybe another topic altogether, and talk about it in a relaxed setting and hopefully help you take the truths from Sunday, and bring them alive on every other day of the week.

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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We have an Eastwood Tulsa YouTube channel!  You can share and watch sermons on the go in the YouTube app or on your computer.  When you subscribe and click the notification bell it will let you know when we upload new content.  It’s a great way to connect with us here at Eastwood Tulsa and have all the sermon series at your fingertips.  Just search “Eastwood Tulsa” and you will find all the videos from Fruit of the Spirit, Listen, Fishers of Men, Seeking God and our new Podcast.

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Subscribe to our Blog

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Technology continues to advance quickly and people are using social media throughout the day. Let’s do our part to make it a positive, encouraging, safe place for people to spend their time.

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Back to School Central

Back to School Central

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The Ultimate Tulsa Metro Area Back to School Guide 2018

Back to School can be very hectic and stressful for parents and students alike. We hope to help make this year start off cool and collected.  We’ve compiled a number of resources for you to get your family ready for Back to School.

Our FREE community Back2School Bash is Wednesday, August 15th@ 6:30 pm with food, inflatables, and tons of fun.

Public School Start Dates

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Events in the Tulsa Area

Local resources to help you prepare for and celebrate the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

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August 3-5: Tax Free Weekend

Throughout tax-free weekend, certain clothes and shoes are exempt from sales tax until midnight Sunday. Each item must be less than $100 to remain tax free. Athletic shoes and clothing are not included. Other items not exempt from sales tax include accessories, electronics and school supplies.

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August 1 – 17: Rogers County School Supply Program

When: Registration starts Wednesday, August 1st through the 17th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: First United Methodist Church Claremore, 1615 North Hwy 88, Claremore, 918-341-4580

The Rogers County School Supply Program provides free school supplies for any public-school child living in Rogers County who cannot afford to purchase their own supplies. Children who need supplies may register August 1 to 17, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Registration is in the Children’s Center which is located on the west side of FUMC Claremore’s Central Campus (1615 N. Highway 88). For more information visit https://claremorefumc.org/schoolsupplies
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August 4: Claremore Back-to-School Bash

When: Saturday, August 4th, 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Where: Northeast Technology Center, Claremore, 1901 North Hwy 88,

Several local groups will be in attendance, giving out information that will help for the upcoming school year. The kids will get plenty of goodies to be used at school. Visit here for more information.
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August 4: Broken Arrow Back to School Bash

When: Saturday, August 4, 9:00 am – noon

Where: The Assembly Broken Arrow, 3500 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow

The Broken Arrow Police Department, The Assembly at Broken Arrow and St. John Broken Arrow are also proud to sponsor the 12th annual Back to School Bash on Aug. 4 free of charge. There will be free school supplies, haircuts, immunizations, vision screening and more! Other organizations in attendance will include: Camp Bandage, Family and Children’s Services, Tulsa City-County Library, Vince and Larry the Crash Test Dummies and McGruff the Crime Dog. For more information click here.
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August 6 -7: Cuts for Kids

When: Monday, August 6th and Tuesday, August 7th, 9:30 am – 9:30 pm

Where: Clary Sage College, 31st and Sheridan, Tulsa

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August 9: Kiowa Tribe Back-To-School Distribution

When: Thursday, August 9, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: Eastwood Baptist Church, 948 S 91st E Ave, Tulsa

The Kiowa Tribe Back-to-School Distribution will be in five different locations in the month of August. Must have CDIB card and verification of enrollment form for each student. Students in grades Pre K – 12th are eligible for the distribution. Click here for Enrollment Information. To fill out an application, click here.
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August 9: Back to School Community Resource Fair

When: Thursday, August 9 from 9:00 am – noon

Where: Tulsa Technology Center, Lemley Memorial Camps, 3420 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa

At this free come-and-go event, more than 70 businesses and nonprofit organizations will provide school supplies and/or information about programs and services that can make the school year more successful. Attending children will receive free school supplies, immunizations, dental screening, haircuts, vision screening, and much more while supplies last. Children must be present to receive school supplies as supplies are limited.

For more information about the “Back-to-School Community Resource Fair,” visit here or call the Martin Regional Library at 918-549-7323.
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August 10: Bixby Back to School Event

When: Thursday, August 2, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Where: Bixby Community Outreach Center, 77 E Breckenridge Ave, Bixby

Don’t miss out on the BOC Back To School Event – Backpacks with all school supplies will go out on Thursday, Aug.2nd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. First come first served. All people receiving services that day must be current registered clients. Read More here or contact 918-366-9226 for more information.
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August 11: Sand Dazzle & Back to School Bash

When: Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Nienhuis Community Center, 3201 N. Ninth St., Broken Arrow

A free community event with free backpacks with school supplies, face painting, games, inflatables, hot dogs, snow cones and our giant sand pit that kids can play in and dig for prizes!!! Broken Arrow Beauty College will be giving out free haircut vouchers for back to school haircuts. Kids can try out the latest and greatest video games with Game on Party Trucks and Broken Arrow Martial Arts Academy will do demonstrations and give out some coupons for free lessons. The Hub Gym & Evolve Paleo Chef of BA will give health tips & healthy goodies and much more. Parents can register to win a $100 visa gift card. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
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August 12: Sand Springs Back to School Bash

When: Sunday, August 12, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: Tulsa Technology Center’s Sand Springs Campus, 924 E. Charles Page Blvd.

The Sand Springs Ministerial Alliance is helping kids get ahead this coming school year with the group’s 2018 Back to School Supply Giveaway event happening on August 12th.

Those who need supplies can show up from 2-4 p.m. to catch a free haircut, get a new backpack, and pick up common school supply items such as paper, pencils and glue sticks. Click here for more information.
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August 16: Rudisill Back to School Community Resource Fair

When: Thursday, August 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Rudisill Library, 1520 N. Hartford Ave.

Prepare your child for a successful school year. Learn about Tulsa City-County Library’s services and community resources, while picking up school supplies and giveaways for your child. Supplies and giveaways are limited on a first-come-first-serve basis. The resource fair includes immunizations; enrollment for new students; vision and dental screenings; book, backpack and school supply giveaway; face painting; balloon animal art; book walk; and more. For immunizations, a parent or legal guardian must accompany each child to provide consent. Please bring a copy of your child’s most recent immunization record. Vaccines are offered at no cost to children who are eligible for Medicaid, uninsured or American Indian. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library, Tulsa City-County Library, Modern Woodmen of America and Oklahoma Caring Foundation. For more information visit the Tulsa Library.
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August 24: Bixby Back to School Kick Off

When: Friday, August 24, 4:30 pm -6:30 pm

Where: Charley Young Event Park, 50 W. Dawes, Bixby

This year’s Bixby Back to School Kickoff event will be Aug 24th – 4:30-6:30pm right before the Bixby -Jenks football game! Live Music, Food Trucks, Family Activities will be a great way to Kick Off the school year, student clubs and football season! For more information click here.
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Other Helpful Information:

The back to school season is a busy time for everyone, and the Tulsa Health Department is committed to helping make your life easier, happier and healthier! Visit here for helpful information about immunizations, shot records, and birth certificates.
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Helpful Articles:

Parenting with Love and Logic
Start School with a Smile
Battling the Back-to-School Blues

Hey Sigmund
Dealing with School Anxiety: Powerful Things That Adults Can Do
How to Empower Your Child to Deal with School Anxiety
19 Practical, Powerful Ways to Build Social-Emotional Intelligence in Kids & Teens
Anxious Kids At School. How to Help Them Soar [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”orange”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Back to School Ideas Pinterest Board

Get inspired with these back to school ideas >> https://www.pinterest.com/eastwoodtulsa/back-to-school

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Tips and Tricks

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Book That Shocked the World

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The prison official shouts, “Give me their names! Names! Tell us the names” but Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, tied up in a dark-and-dingy Romanian prison torture chamber, remains silent.

His face is bloodied, and his feet scarred from relentless beatings. The guards had offered him a deal: If he hands over the names of Christians to the Communist government, he would get a reduced sentenced – perhaps even be freed. But he refuses.

“It’s only a matter of time,” the prison official tells him. “Wurmbrand . . . Be reasonable. Your life belongs to me now.

A weak Wurmbrand, struggling for each breath, responds, “My life is not my own. I belong to Christ.”

The gut-wrenching and inspirational story of Wurmbrand is well-known to Christians worldwide thanks to his book that shocked the world, Tortured for Christ.  Pastor Wurmbrand endured 14 years in a communist prison and became the “voice” of the underground church to the free world.

Wednesday night August 22nd, 2018 moviegoers will have a chance to watch his story unfold on the big screen when Tortured for Christ – based on the 1967 best-selling book by the same name — is screened at Eastwood Baptist Church. It was produced by The Voice of the Martyrs and is presented by OnBuzz and Voice of the Martyrs.Invite your friends and family to this screening of Tortured for Christ where you will watch this amazing true story unfold and learn how persecuted believers all around the world can be supported.

Tickets are $9 per person and can be purchased at https://onbuzz.tugg.com/events/tortured-for-christ-movie-0lsh

 

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