ESSCC Order of Service

April 19, 2026      

• Opening Music         Elevated Voices of Praise
• Opening Prayer       Cynthia Clegg
• Scripture                    Cynthia Clegg
   Jeremiah 8:4-8 and 12
• Praise & Worship       Elevated Voices of Praise
• Corporate Prayers         Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr.
   We continue to pray for sister Reba Massey and Vicki Walker for  improved health and healing,  Praying for all our members/relatives fighting cancer: Anceo Francisco, Carla Burdine, Brittney Hadley, Gail Hadley, Josephine McCleary, mother to sister Kim Smith, and her sister Deborah McCleary; LaJuana Celestine,  pray for the  Cowen family, especially his son and family who had to flee the war in the middle east. They have arrived safely, and are currently residing at the Cowen’s home. Praying for those grieving, with the loss of friends and family.  Praying for all those with financial needs due to the economy,  furloughs, layoffs  or suffering from  new policy cuts to services.
     
• Music  Selection               Senior Choir
• Sermon                              Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr.
  “Shameless”
     Jeremiah 8:4-8 and 12
• Invitation to Discipleship     Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr.      
• Offering                                    Cynthia Clegg
       Invitation/Instrumental   Milton Hopkins
• Announcements                  
  See “Upcoming Events at ESSCC” on website or app for more details. Please save the dates and make plans to attend!
• Words of Institution-Communion   Cynthia Clegg
•  Benediction                

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ESSCC Food Pantry

Sister  Tina and Sister Gloria are available after church each Sunday for anyone in need of food items .

Disciple Women’s Fellowship

 Disciple Women will be attending a Movie Premiere screening of  “Joshua”, May 16, 2026 . University of Central Oklahoma . Tickets are $10. Please get with sister Karrie if you are interested in joining us. 

Young Adults  fellowship  

The next meeting will be Saturday, April 25 from 6-7:30 pm at Chef Y’s Sweet Shoppe, 1013 NE 4th St Unit G 105 A on “Spiritual Burnout: Serving God but Running on Empty.” Join us for honest conversations and real renewal!

It’s natural to be overwhelmed by life in general, from time to time. But what do you do when your tired is TIRED, and how can exhaustion affect us when it comes to serving God? If you’ve ever wondered about any of this, you’re not alone! Join us for an honest and refreshing conversation about spiritual burnout, where we’ll explore how to find true rest, renewal, and strength in God again. Come as you are—this is a space for real talk, encouragement, and restoration.

April Study Scriptures:  1 Kings 19:3-8, Matt 11: 28-30, Luke 10: 38-42, John 15:4-5

The Church Ministry Serving schedule and Upcoming Events flyers are posted on the website. The successful operation of our church is dependent upon all of us making plans to attend and participate, in all meetings, rehearsals and events , to ensure that we, at East Sixth Street are giving God our very best effort.  Let’s prioritize Gods work in 2026 and teach our children to do the same. “Only what we do for God will last.” 

Reminders – don’t READ OUTLOUD 

Wednesday Night Bible Study takes place every Wednesday at 7pm. 

First Sunday Breakfast and T-shirt and Wednesday Night Bible Study Dinner  is provided on the 1st and 3rd Sunday  morning and Wednesday night ,  respectively. Thank you, Sister Rosa!

Save the Date 2026 Events

National Convocation Biennial Session 2026

Register now for this spirit filled worship opportunity – June 11-14, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. We hope to take a bus from Oklahoma .

Pastor 30th Anniversary Celebration

Banquet Tickets on sale now.

STANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS (DO NOT READ ) 

ESSCC Food Pantry

We are in  need of donations  to rebuild our pantry and freezer items. If you have non perishable items or freezer vegetables, please bring them and leave in the kitchen for sister Tina and Gloria . They will be available after church each Sunday for anyone in need of food items .  If you are aware of people in the community who may need help, have them reach out to sister  Tina so she can make arrangements  to meet them at the church.  Please pray for all of those in need during this difficult time. Thank you for any help you can give.

Community Resources

Find information on the new Community Resources page! (See link at the top of the website or app).

Disciple Women’s fellowship

Sister LaKeisha Lewis is our Chairperson and sister Kim Smith is our assistant Chairperson of ESSCC Disciples Women Fellowship. Sister Karrie Harris is our  treasurer and her assistant treasurer is Sister Sheila  Jones. Cynthia Clegg has agreed to be our DWF secretary .  Brittney  Houston and Michell Eike have agreed to be communication coordinators.

Children’ s Church

We have two group of children for Sunday Children’s Church. PreK- 3rd grade and 4th grade through 6th grade. (12 years and under)- we will not be working with toddlers at this time.   We will ask one Teen to help with the younger class each Sunday.

First Sunday Breakfast and T-shirt Sunday 1st and 3rd Sunday. Thank you Sister Rosa!

We will continue to  be on Facebook Live. We are still needing  someone to volunteer to coordinate Zoom for  Wednesday Night Bible Study . See Pastor Jackson if you are interested. 

Church App is available for iPhone and Android phones in the Apple store and Google play store- East Sixth Street Christian Church (ESSCC).

ESSCC Prayer List

Family of Gloria Carter. Family of George Hughes. Sister Janita Blair. Brother Anceo Francisco. Sister Carla Burdine. Sister LaTonia Moore. Brother Cowen. Leslie Green (friend of Benny). Sherri Dickerson, sister Reba Massey, Deacon Tony Francisco, Sister Vikki Walker and family, Bro. Rufus Adams; Family of  Sis Shirley Riley Burton ;  Sister Tina Henderson;  Family of Elder Marvin Fisher; Bro. Jameson Clegg; Sister Kim Smith and mother Josephine McCleary;  Sister Whitney Blair; King David and Monica; Naomi Jackson & family; Mrs. Emma Lemons; Sister Sheila Jones and family; Mr. Donte Payton; Mr. Ron Clark;  Ulah & Lamar Ustinov;  Minister Stephanie Parker; Elder Nedella Foster; Chris Dinkins; Sister Rosa Tillman;  Karen Smith; Brother Bobby and Sister Gail Hadley & family; Brittney Hadley Pattico & family; Family of Brother Andre Francisco;  Curtis Nunley and Family;  Ernest Johnson & family; Dianne Ross McDaniel;  Sister Edwina Peoples; Annette Martin & family; LaRose Bradley family;  Sister Erma Howard; Ron Magnus; Deborah McCleary. Avereigh Moseley.

Church Contact Information at Glance

East Sixth Street  Christian Church

1139 NE 6th Street, OKC. OK 73117

(405)-235-3201

email -esscc1919@coxinet.net

Mailing Address: PO Box 54674, OKC. OK 73154

Online Giving: web page– esscc1919.org (Givelify, PayPal, credit and debit card)

Facebook- East 6th Street Christian Church– https://www.facebook.com/East-6th-Street-Christian-Church-10150128353095599

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