Author: Shirley Pittenger

Shirley Pittenger is the Digital Communications & Social Media Manager at Eastwood Baptist Church. She is married to Bob Pittenger who is the Community Groups Pastor at the Church at Battlecreek in the Tulsa Metro area. Shirley holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Baptist College of Florida. She enjoys teaching in the youth group, singing, reading, studying God’s Word, and spending time with her family.
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Handmade Gifts for the Holidays

Handmade Gifts for the Holidays

Save money and creatively tackle your gift list this year with our ideas for one-of-a-kind gifts you can create for the people in your life.

Sheryl Hawkins’ White Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispies Candy

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Photo credit: Lil’ Luna 

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 12 oz. dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup white almond bark

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine cereal, peanuts and marshmallows in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a pan melt white almond bark and peanut butter over low heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Add white chocolate and peanut butter mix to the cereal mixture and mix well.
  4. Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper and let set. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Store in airtight container.

Sheryl Hawkins’ Christmas Crunch {Funfetti Popcorn Christmas Style}

Adapted from Bake at 350

Funfetti Popcorn
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup popping popcorn kernels or 2 bags tender white popcorn
  • 12 oz bag vanilla candy melts, such as Wilton’s
  • 1 and 1/3 cups broken pretzel pieces
  • 12 oz green and red milk chocolate or mint M&Ms
  • Red, green and white sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

Using a popcorn popper, pop the corn into a large bowl according to manufacturer’s directions or see this recipe for Perfecto Popcorn.

(You can also use plain microwave popcorn.) Remove any unpopped popcorn kernels, then add broken pretzel pieces and M&Ms and toss.

Melt candy melts in a microwave safe bowl on 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.  Drizzle half of melted chips over popcorn mixture then stir, tossing gently a few times with a rubber spatula.  Drizzle the remaining half of melted the chips over popcorn and gently stir mixture until evenly coated. (Be careful not to over-stir, since the sprinkles won’t stick if the white chips begin to set and harden).

Pour mixture into a single layer onto wax paper.  Sprinkle entire mixture evenly with sprinkles (as many as you’d like) before vanilla chips set.  Allow to cool and harden, then gently break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

TIPS AND VARIATIONS

  • Add as many sprinkles as you like why not try different shapes and colors (Jingle Mix Nonpareils)
  • You could also try different flavored candy melts such as mint or peppermint
  • You don’t have to stick with M&M’s, why not try different festive sweets such as mini candy canes or marshmallows

Shirley Bedingfield’s Beef Jerky

Dried peppered beef jerkyINGREDIENTS

  • 5 lbs. “jerky meat” from Perry’s Meat Market on Lewis (bull round sliced thin for $5.29/lb.)
  • 1:3 ratio diluted Fort Worth Stockyards Natural Hickory Liquid Smoke
  • 1 bottle Accent Meat Tenderizer
  • 1 bottle Lemon Pepper
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 TB cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

Mix together in a big roasting pan and marinate in refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Place in dehydrator 5 – 8 hours.

If you don’t have a dehydrator, no worries!! You can make it in the oven! All you need is some foil and toothpicks or bamboo skewers.

Arrange your oven racks with one rack on the very top, and one on the next-to-lowest setting. Spread a piece of foil over the bottom rack, folding the edges up just a bit to make a disposable baking sheet.

Oven made Beef Jerky

One at a time, take each piece of meat, poke a toothpick through one end, and hang on the top rack, with the meat hanging down between the bars, and the toothpick laying across the bars.  It’ll drip on the foil, not on your oven!

Set your oven as low as it will go, about 160-170 degrees. Keep your oven cracked open by sticking a wooden spoon in the door. Dry your jerky in the oven for 5-7 hours. Start checking at 5 hours. You want the jerky to feel like rubber, kind of firm and bendy, not soft and squishy, but not dark and crackly. No grey spots. It may take a few tries to get it perfect. You can even remove jerky at different times to see how “done” you like yours. It will dry a bit more once you remove it from the oven. Take the toothpicks out and immediately put your jerky in a ziploc bag. This will keep it from drying out.

Steva Cottingim’s Spiced Tea

Spiced TeaMix the following together:

  • ¾ cup instant tea
  • 12 oz. Tang (1½ cup)
  • 12 oz. Powdered Lemonade mix
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 t. brown cloves
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • 1 cup cinnamon candies “red hots”

 

Add 2 – 4 tsp. to one cup of hot water and enjoy on a cold winter’s night!!!!!

Steva Cottingim’s Infused Salt

To make these punchy infused salts, just start with kosher salt, sea salt or flake salt and a clean, completely dry airtight jar. I would err on the smaller side for salts. Then you just add the herb (I prefer fresh) or spice (I use dry ground spices) to the salt—the drier it is, the less the salt will clump.

The best ratio for infused salt seems to be about 1 teaspoon spice or dried herbs to 1/4 cup kosher salt. With something fresh like citrus zest or fresh herbs, you can be more generous – and I love being a bit more generous with my herbs.

Here are some of my favorite varieties of infused salt and how I would use them:

ROSEMARY-LEMON SEA SALT

Sea salt scented herb rosemary

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cupcoarse sea salt
  • 3tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemongrated

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 110 degrees C (230 degrees F).
  2. Zest the lemon and finely chop the rosemary (leaves only, discard the stem). You may also use ground rosemary.
  3. Add the sea salt, rosemary and lemon zest to a food processor. Pulse until the salt becomes a little finer and everything is well mixed. I usually don’t grind my salt – just mix it because I love cooking with the coarser salt.
  4. Taste and increase the amount of flavorings, if desired.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. (If you use dried ground rosemary, and no lemon, you will not need to bake. Just put it in your jar.)
  6. Remove it from the oven and, if there are any lumps, pulse it in the food processor again.
  7. Let it cool for 5 minutes and store the rosemary-lemon sea salt in an airtight container or in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  8. Ideally, let it sit at least a day before using.
  9. The intensity of flavor will diminish over time, but it can last up to a year

*I sometimes add other herbs that blend well with rosemary, like sage and garlic for a favorite blend.  Thyme and Oregano also work well.  Just roughly chop the herbs together, even air dry for most of the day, or dry quicker in a warm oven and mix with salt. Store in a pretty jar or bottle.

A great seasoning for roasted veggies or Italian dishes that include pasta and sausage.  I also use this in soups and sauces and chicken or beef.

GARLIC INFUSED SALT

Garlic salt in a spice jar

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Kosher salt
  • About 1/4 cup of garlic cloves, usually about 1 1/2 heads of garlic

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Peel the garlic cloves and place in a food processor. Add the salt, preferably Kosher salt. The iodine and other minerals in table salt or celtic sea salt can cause the garlic to discolor.
  2. Process the garlic and salt mixture for about 20 seconds until it reaches the consistency of sand.
  3. Spread the mixture on parchment or a silicone baking mat and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake in a 180-degree oven for about an hour, until the mixture is dry and crisp. Use the oven heat to dry out the garlic slowly, but avoid browning it.
  5. Add the garlic salt back into the food processor and pulse it a few times until it resembles the texture of cornmeal.
  6. Store the mixture in an air-tight jar in a cool, dry place. Label and date your garlic salt, and discard any remainder after three months.

DRESS IT UP

For a tasty and eye-catching variation, try adding dried parsley or oregano to the food processor along with your garlic and salt.

For a peppery version, grind up black peppercorns in a coffee grinder or your pepper grinder; they’re usually too small and hard to grind finely in a food processor. Add the ground peppercorns to your garlic and salt mixture in the food processor and process. You might find that the added pepper allows you to reduce the salt in the mixture and still retain a delicious, flavorful mixture.

Use this to season avocado toast, soups, potatoes, rice, or sprinkle it over cooked vegetables.  This is great in anything you would put garlic and salt in.

Best BBQ Meat Rub

Homemade Spice Rub

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour all ingredients into a jar. Seal the jar and shake until all spices are well combined.

Zesty Lemon Soap Recipe via Beauty Crafter

Lemon scented soap

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the glycerin soap and lemon zest in a microwave safe container preferably a large glass measuring cup. Microwave for 30 seconds, then check and stir with a chopstick or spoon. Remove when soap is just melted or very close to fully melted and stir.
  2. Allow to cool while stirring. This helps the essential oils not dissipate off to quickly while being mixed in, but don’t be too fussy about it. Some will dissipate, but much will remain and the flashpoint of lemon essential oil is lower than the melt point of the soap base so you can’t stop it completely. Fragrance oils generally are less likely to waft away, but don’t have the benefits of essential oil either.
  3. Pour the soap mixture into the silicone molds and set aside to cool.
  4. Once full cool, pop the soap bars out. Be sure to store them in an airtight container or package after to avoid losing the lemon scent.

Dip-Dyed Candles via Martha Stewart

dye dipped candles
Photo Credit: Martha Stewart

MATERIALS

  • White pillar candles, assorted sizes
  • Bleached beeswax beads (for melting)
  • Double boiler or slow cooker
  • Vegetable peeler or knifeCrayons, in various colors
  • Wooden spoon
  • Taper candle
  • Ceramic plate or baking sheet
  1. Place wax beads in a double boiler or a slow cooker with a nonstick insert, filling about a quarter of the way. Melt wax, adding more chips for a higher wax line.
  2. Use vegetable peeler or knife to shave bits of crayon into wax (totaling about a quarter of a crayon). Stir to blend. Let any bubbles settle, and dip a taper candle into wax to test the color (once beeswax dries, it can be broken off, so you can use the taper for the next batch). Add more shavings for darker color. Remove wax from heat.
  3. With a slow, even motion, dip base of 1 pillar candle to the desired height. Hold candle in melted wax for 5 to 10 seconds; remove, and set candle, tinted end down, on plate or baking sheet to dry (once wax hardens, the candle should be easy to remove). If making multiple candles, return wax to heat as needed to maintain proper consistency.
  4. Let leftover wax solidify, and it will pop out easily. (Wash the pot or insert well afterward to use it again for food.)

Let us know if you have any questions and how your homemade gifts went over with your friends and family.  Wishing you the best Christmas!

 

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You’re invited to join us for our Christmas services as we celebrate Advent and Christmas.  Learn more at https://eastwoodtulsa.org/christmas-at-eastwood

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Saturate Tulsa – Don’t Let Them Suffer in Silence

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As Christians, we recognize that our beloved country is in turmoil and needs a spiritual reawakening. The kind that leads to true repentance and genuine revival.  Jesus said very specifically to go and make disciples of all nations but we have to begin first in our Jerusalem.  It’s not that one individual is responsible, it is the church’s responsibility.  The church needs to leave the building to go to the city.  Another way to say it is, it’s harvest time.

Saturate USA

Saturate USA is a God sized vision that seeks to take the love of the gospel to 60 million families and homes by the end of 2020 with the goal to help the church ignite repentance and revival in this country.

This is a vision that’s helping bring the body of Christ together that can only be described as divinely inspired.  Saturate Tulsa and Christ for All Nations helps local churches reach their nearest mission fields with free evangelistic materials including the multi-language Jesus film DVD’s.

Eastwood Tulsa Mission

We are going out into the community and we are putting these door hangers on each and every door.  The church is the place where we get our souls and our heart filled like a car is filled with gas and then we go out into the community and love on them and show them that Jesus is real.  Everyone that receives a packet, we pray that God would touch their hearts through the DVD’s and materials.

A lot of people are suffering in silence.  They don’t know that there is a way out. Through God we can overcome. We can be victorious. He changes lives. He heals lives. This is what we’re bringing to people. The real Jesus.  The one who loves them did not come to condemn them but came that every one of us would be set free.  So, we keep going, we keep sharing and we keep loving.

United in love and with God on our side, one city at a time, we can win our country back to Christ.

How to Get Involved

Packing Door Hanger Bags

Tuesday, November 27th and Wednesday November 28th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Choir Room.

Distribution

Saturday, December 1st from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  Must arrive at noon for orientation and snacks.

 

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Things to Do in Tulsa in November and December

13 Things To Do in Tulsa this Winter

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are plenty of festivals and family-friendly fun to be found in our area. Here are 13 things to do in November and December that are entertaining and offer family fun.  If there is something your family enjoys that is not included in this list, please share in the comments below.

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Date/Time

November 4, 2018

10:00 AM

Description

For Tulsa Foundation for Architecture Members Only.

See the 1931 Art Deco Fire Station #13 before it undergoes extensive restoration by its new owner.

This is not a guided tour, but due to the restricted space, we are staggering arrival times. Please RSVP on Eventbrite through your invitation email. INVITATION EMAILS WILL BE SENT AT 2 PM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31st. This event is open to TFA members, and there is a 4 ticket maximum due to the size of the space.

Photo credit: Patrick McNicholas

Website

http://tulsaarchitecture.org

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Date/Time

November 10, 2018

10:00 AM

Description

Monthly architectural walking tour! Each month features a different historical area or topic of downtown. November’s tour will be Route 66 + Blue Dome District. Learn about commerce and industry, Route 66, and the Red-Light District!

Cost

$13

Children 12 and under free if accompanied by a paying adult.

Location

Foolish Things Coffee Company

1001 South Main Street

Tulsa, OK 74119

Website

http://tulsaarchitecture.org/programs/

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Date/Time

November 23rd to December 31st, 2018

Festival Nights: Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-24); Friday, Nov. 30; All Fridays in December (Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28) and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). On these Festival Nights, the Museum closes at 9pm. For details, and more visit https://philbrook.org/visit/fundraising/festival/

Description

Philbrook Festival returns for eight unforgettable evenings November 23 – December 31, 2018. Enjoy the most beautiful place in Oklahoma during the most wonderful time of the year.

The Museum comes alive with festive holiday events, Santa, train rides, LEGO village, garden games, live music, shopping, décor, and thousands of lights reflecting the spirit of the season. Gather the whole family for an unforgettable experience.

Each Festival Night is ticketed and pre-purchased tickets are strongly encouraged, as space is limited each Festival Night. Youth 17 & under are free and require a ticket.

Cost

$

Location

Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rd
Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: 918-749-7941
Fax: 918-743-4230

Website

https://philbrook.org/visit/fundraising/festival/

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Date/Time

November 16 – November 18, 2018

Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

The country’s No. 1 contemporary craft show returns this fall Nov. 16 – 18 to the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square featuring 500 vendors in 900 booths. Shop clothing, jewelry, accessories, furniture, home decor, housewares, wood crafts, fabric crafts, gourmet foods, bath and body, and so much more.

Cost

Admission is just $10 at the door and is good for all three days. Kids 12 and under get in free.

Location

River Spirit Expo
4145 E 21st St
Tulsa, OK 74112

Website

http://www.aaoth.com

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Date/Time

November 17 to November 18, 2018

10:00 AM

Description

The Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon in Tulsa is a top annual sporting event in the region. Much more than just a competitive run, this two-day event features a health, fitness and sustainability expo that encourages healthy practices and educates the public on new and interesting ways to live a healthy life.

Runners have the option to tackle the whole marathon or gather friends for a relay team of three to five people. A 5K route, fun run and half marathon are also available. In the past, this event has received the titles Best Marathon, Best Half Marathon and Best Post Race Party by Oklahoma Sports & Fitness Magazine. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to have fun and be challenged.

Cost

$20 and up

Register to run here.

Location

Guthrie Green
111 E MB Brady St
Tulsa, OK  74103
Phone: 918-408-1208

Website

http://route66marathon.com

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Date/Time

November 22, 2018 – January 1, 2019

5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

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Description

A family friendly Christmas tradition since 1982, Rhema Christmas Lights Extravaganza offers a brilliant display of over two million twinkling lights and over 100,000 shimmering bulbs synchronized to Christmas music. Visitors to the Rhema Christmas Lights event can drive through the lights in their own vehicle, get out of the car and walk around the park, or view the spectacular displays from a carriage. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available on select evenings.

The “Christmas Tree Forest” features a 22-foot tree, including a five-foot star, surrounded by smaller, beautifully lit metal trees. And as always, the vibrant Rhema Park bridge acts as a remarkable centerpiece for the entire display.

Rhema’s Christmas lights display was designed to provide a safe, peaceful, and fun atmosphere in which people can enjoy the Christmas season and to bless the community and point visitors to the love of Jesus Christ and the real meaning of Christmas.

Cost

FREE

Location

Rhema Bible Church
1025 W Kenosha St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-258-1588

Website

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Date/Time

November 25 to December 31, 2018

5:30 – 10:00 pm

Description

Drive through Castleton Village, filled with over 2,000 holiday displays and thousands of colorful lights, creating an unforgettable experience. Open every night, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, 5:30 pm-10:00 pm.

Cost

FREE Drive through. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Location

The Castle of Muskogee
3400 W Fern Mountain Rd
Muskogee, OK  74401
Phone: 918-687-3625

Website

http://www.okcastle.com/castle-christmas.html

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Date/Time

November 24, 2018 through January 7, 2019

Description

Downtown Tulsa is transformed into a festive wonderland during Winterfest, an annual holiday tradition. Bring friends and family together for holiday festivities and share the joyful spirit of the season. Experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating on 9,000 square feet of perfectly layered ice (bigger than Rockefeller Feller Center in New York City), see Oklahoma’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to live entertainment and browse beautiful holiday light displays.

Cost

$6-12

Location

Downtown
200 S. Denver
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-894-4268

Website

http://tulsawinterfest.com

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Date/Time

November 23, 2018 through January 1, 2019

Description

Visit the annual “Garden of Lights” in historic Honor Heights Park in Muskogee this Christmas season.  The drive through experience includes 120 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season with over a million shimmering lights.

Cost

$5/car $10/bus

Location

Honor Heights Park
1400 Honor Heights Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74401
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Date/Time

December 4 – 24, 2018

10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Description

Features giveaways, crafts, activities and the chance to meet Santa. The daily event continues through Christmas Eve. One FREE photo with Santa, additional photos available for purchase. Open weekdays, 5 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.

See website for a complete schedule of events.

Cost

FREE

Location

101 Bass Pro Dr
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 355-7600

Website

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Date/Time

December 8 – 23, 2018

Description

Set in 1920’s Paris, the birthplace of classical ballet, Marcello Angelini’s vision of The Nutcracker has been a Tulsa favorite since 2003. Whether you’ve seen it once or one hundred times, this magical holiday spectacular is guaranteed to capture your imagination. This production will be retired in a few short years, be sure to see it now before it’s gone forever!

Cost

$25-$105

Location

Tulsa Performing Arts Center
110 E 2nd St
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-749-6006

Website

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Date/Time

December 8, 2018

1:00 pm

Description

Since 1926, the Tulsa Christmas Parade has entertained thousands of children and adults year after year as it winds through the historic streets of downtown Tulsa. This year’s theme is Miracle at Boston and 4th Street and will feature floats from holiday blockbuster movies such as, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Elf”, “Home Alone”, “A Christmas Story”, “Christmas Vacation”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “The Polar Express”, “Avengers”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, and more. Enjoy crowd favorites, such as gigantic helium balloons escorted by teams of balloon wranglers, bands, drill teams, and dancers, from the street view or from reserved, bleacher seating for $26. Tickets are available for individual seating as well as group rates.

Cost

FREE

Location

Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74103
Phone: 918-732-9403

Website

https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasParadeofTulsa

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Date/Time

December 8, 2018

10:00 AM

Description

Monthly architectural walking tour! Each month we feature a different historical area or topic of downtown.  December’s tour will be Deco in December.

Tulsa boasts one of the nation’s best collections of gorgeous Art Deco architecture. Join us to learn what all the fuss is about!

Cost

$13

Children 12 and under free if accompanied by a paying adult.

Location

Foolish Things Coffee Company
1001 South Main Street
Tulsa, OK 74119

Website

http://tulsaarchitecture.org

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Date/Time

December 14, 2018

7:00 PM

Description

This Hope in concert. Enjoy holiday favorites and timeless Christmas music from the acapella harmonies of This Hope.

Cost

FREE

Donations accepted

Location

Eastwood Tulsa
948 S 91stE Ave
Tulsa, OK 74112

Website

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Date/Time

Monday, December 24, 2018

6:00 PM

Description

Come with your whole family as we celebrate the both of the King of Kings. This special candlelight service is filled with joys of the season, carols and the sacred remembrance of our Savior. Hot cider and coffee will be available and a Christmas cookie or two.

Cost

FREE

Location

Eastwood Tulsa
948 S 91stE Ave
Tulsa, OK 7411

Website

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