Bixby First Methodist

The Covenant with Moses.
Moses led the Israelites to Mount Sinai in the southern end of the Sinai Peninsula. They remained there for eleven months while Moses received the Ten Commandments and the Law. The LORD gave all of the laws recorded in Leviticus and Numbers to the Israelites at Mount Sinai during this time. At Mount Sinai, the LORD made a covenant with Israel. “If you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6 but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation.” The Ten Commandments are divided into two tablets. The first tablet, which includes the first four commandments, deals with our relationship with God. The second tablet, which includes the last six commandments, deals with our relationships with each other. The tablets of stone were written by the finger of God, but when Moses returned to the people and saw them worshiping a golden calf, he threw down the tablets and broke them. Later, God worked through Moses to renew the covenant with God’s people. The giving of the Law in Exodus takes place just a few months after Israel was set free from slavery in Egypt. The events of the book of Deuteronomy are set 40 years later, just before Israel was about to enter the Promised Land. Deuteronomy is a second giving of the law - hence its name, which means second law.
🙏Ask God to help you grow in faithfulness and live out the Ten Commandments.
📖Read Psalms 34-36; Exodus 19:1-8, 31:18, 32:15-19, 34:1-28; Deuteronomy 5:1-21

🎉❤️ Welcome to the Bixby First Family! ❤️🎉

We are excited to officially welcome Melissa and Madelyn Epp as new members of Bixby First Methodist Church!

Joining a church family is an important step in a faith journey, and we are grateful that Melissa and Madelyn have chosen to call Bixby First home. We look forward to growing in faith together, serving alongside one another, and sharing in the life of our church community.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome and praying for God's blessings as they continue their walk with Christ and become part of the ministry and mission of Bixby First.

"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." — Romans 15:7

Welcome, Melissa and Madelyn! We are so glad you're here! 💙

⭐🌍 The Covenant with Abraham

God called Abraham and made an incredible promise: He would give him a land, make his family into a great nation, and bless him so that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him. ✨

There was just one problem—Abraham couldn't see how any of it would happen.

He was 75 years old. He had no children. The promise seemed impossible.

Yet when Abraham questioned God, God led him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them... So shall your descendants be.” 🌟

Abraham chose to trust God's promise, even before he could see the outcome.

How often do we find ourselves in the same place? We pray, we wait, and we wonder if God is still working. But God's promises are not limited by our circumstances or our timelines. God always keeps His promises—often in ways and at times we never expected.

And just as God blessed Abraham to be a blessing to others, God blesses us so that we can share His love, grace, and hope with the people around us. 💛

🙏 Thank God for His faithfulness. Ask Him to give you patience while you wait, faith when you cannot see the outcome, and a heart that uses His blessings to bless others.

📖 Read: Psalms 30–33; Genesis 12:1–3; 15:1–19

🌈💙 The Covenant with Noah

After the flood, Noah's first response was worship.

He thanked God for His faithfulness, His protection, and His provision. Noah offered his best to God, and Scripture tells us that his offering was pleasing to the Lord. Gratitude, generosity, and worship have a way of drawing us closer to God's heart. ✨

In response, God made a covenant with Noah and all creation. Even though humanity was still imperfect, God committed Himself to the future of the world. He promised never again to destroy the earth with a flood and placed the rainbow in the sky as a sign of His faithfulness.

What a powerful reminder: God's love is not based on our perfection. God's faithfulness is rooted in His character. 💛

The storms of life will still come, but God's promises remain. He remembers His people. He walks with us through every season. He is committed to us even when we struggle, fail, or wander.

When you see a rainbow, remember that it points to a God who keeps His promises and whose love endures forever.

🙏 Thank God for His faithfulness and His commitment to you. Ask Him to help you respond to His great love with a life of worship, gratitude, and trust.

📖 Read: Psalms 24–29; Genesis 8:20–22; 9:8–17

📸 Sunday Photo Recap! 🌿🐒🌴

What an incredible Sunday at Bixby First! As we gathered for worship, our amazing volunteers were hard at work putting the final touches on our VBS rainforest adventure.

From towering trees and jungle vines to all the exciting details hidden throughout the building, the transformation is almost complete! Every decoration has been carefully placed to create an unforgettable experience for our campers as they learn about God's love this week.

We are so grateful for the many volunteers who have given their time, creativity, and energy to make VBS a fun, welcoming, and faith-filled environment. Your servant hearts are helping create memories that will last a lifetime.

Take a look at this week's photo recap and see some of the hard work that has gone into preparing for an amazing week of Vacation Bible School!

Please join us in praying for our campers, leaders, and volunteers as VBS begins. We can't wait to see what God has in store! 🦜🌿❤️

🌿🦜 The rainforest has arrived at VBS! 🐒🌴

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible volunteers who spent time this past week transforming our church into a rainforest adventure for Vacation Bible School!

From lush greenery and jungle pathways to all the creative details that bring our theme to life, your hard work, imagination, and servant hearts have created an exciting environment where children can learn about God's love and grow in their faith.

Vacation Bible School wouldn't be possible without the many hands that work behind the scenes. We are so grateful for every volunteer who painted, crafted, decorated, carried, hung, and helped make the rainforest come alive!

We can't wait to welcome our VBS kids and watch them experience this amazing space. Thank you for helping create a place where faith, fun, and adventure come together!