Resurrection Lutheran Church
(405) 354-3322
Yukon, OK
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RLC Events and Activities

RLC Living Nativity, Dec 18, 2022

RLC hosted a Living Nativity with live animals on Sun, Dec 18. The Living Nativity was at 6pm and 7:30pm. 

This event also included a petting zoo, two live camels, sheep, goats, and a donkey. There was also refreshments, games and photo opportunities in between. A big thanks to all the RLC folks who participated and those who helped behind the scene. 

Living Nativity Video via FaceBook

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A Caroling We Did Go, Dec 2022

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On Dec 11, a group gathered together to go Christmas caroling. They helped make Christmas cards and then went caroling at nursing homes and to some of our shut-in members.

​Our New Digital Sign Blessing & Unveiling, Sept 11, 2022

Our digital sign was unveiled on Sept 11 and is now promoting RLC programs and activities. 

Some Benefits of Our New Sign
Eye catching messages that will attract the attention of people walking and driving by.
-A more effective and efficient way to promote RLC worship services, special programs, upcoming activities, special announcements and more. 
-The ability to promote multiple messages on the same sign.
-The ability to update messages remotely which is especially helpful in inclement weather, when there are last minute changes, etc. 
-Enhance out ability to communicate with younger members of the community who pay more attention to colorful, moving digital messaging. ​

The Old RLC Sign Comes Down, Sept 2022

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At the July RLC Council Meeting, the Council voted to move forward on a new digital sign for the church. The old sign served us well for many years, but it had gotten tired looking and it was hard to change the messages. 

IA digital sign had been under discussion for over a year, and research has been conducted a couple of times, but following a well thought out PowerPoint presentation covering the latest option, the Council voted unanimously to move forward. Council President Stephen Tharp and Council Member Katherine Dawson have been instrumental in researching options for the project.
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Christmas Caroling Dec 2021

Thanksgiving Mystery Dinner: Who Stole the Turkey?  Nov 2021

RLC Carnival, Sept 26, 2021

We had a good turnout for the RLC Carnival on Sept 26th.  It was great fun for the entire family, with games and prizes.
The cost included all of the activities except for the pie in the face and refreshments.  All proceeds from this event went to our Youth Programs.  

Spring Clean Up 2021

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Two new juniper trees were planted in the front of the church to replace one that died and one that had not fared well after the ice storm. Garden beds are all cleaned out and ready for spring planting when weather allows. Thank you Katherine for spearheading this project. ​

Unloading the Pumpkins, 2020

RLC Table and Giveaway of Chocolate Covered Pretzels and Yukon Chocolate Festival, Feb 2020

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Christmas Eve Services

Making Christmas Cards, Packing up Cookies and More, Dec 7

Trunk or Treat, Oct 23, 2019

Czech Festival Booth, Oct 2019

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Blessing RLC First Responders

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In Sept, we collected drinks and snacks to donate to Yukon-area first responders. We also blessed our own members who are first responders. To see pictures of the youth delivering our donations to local police and fire fighters, see our Youth Activities section.

Oklahoma City Lutheran Churches Provide New Bedding for Oaks Indian Mission Students

​The Oklahoma City Women of the ELCA provided new quilts, and bedding for 40 students and 2 cabin leaders for the Oaks Indian Mission for the beginning of their school year in mid-August.

In a combined effort of several churches, 40 oversized twin quilts, 60 twin sheet sets, 2 queen quilts, 2 queen sheet sets, and 44 pillows were collected. Members of Ascension Lutheran delivered the bedding on August 16.
​Thanks to:
Ascension Lutheran for many quilts and sheet sets
Covenant Lutheran Oklahoma City Churches for queen sheet sets
Lord of Life Lutheran for sheet sets
Our Lord Lutheran for a quilt and sheet sets
Redeemer Lutheran for sheet sets
Resurrection Lutheran for sheet sets
St. Mark Lutheran for pillows
St. Paul Lutheran for quilts
A special thanks to Sophia Carr of Ascension Lutheran for leading and coordinating this effort.

4th of July Celebration

We gathered for ice cream sundaes and then some RLC members went to the park to hand out flags. A good time was had by all. 

RLC Hosted a Table at the Yukon Chocolate Festival, Feb 2019

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Handing out free homemade fudge at the Yukon Chocolate Festival is a lots of fun and a great way to be visible in the community. Penny and Larie are having a great time. Thank you, Justin, for heading up the fudge project and thanks to his helpers. Thank you to Larie for the banner and decorations, and a big thanks to those who helped hand out fudge as well.

Souper Bowl Sunday Results

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Non–perishable food items:
LA Rams:103  
New England Patriots: 80

Money collected for the Manna Pantry & ELCA World Hunger:
LA Rams $274.00
New England Patriots $178.15

The winner for the RLC Souper Bowl the LA Rams!
A very big thank you to all who participated!!

Paint and Palette Fun, Dec 2018

Pumpkin Patch: Unloading the Pumpkins

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Welcome Back to Pastor Mark and Family, Sept 2018

Pastor Mark and family returned from a wonderful sabbatical in Europe. They were greeted with a special breakfast and an amazing donut display.

Congrats to Our Confirmands and a Big Send-off for Pastor Mark

Happy 6th Anniversary Pastor Mark, Feb 2018

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Souper Bowl Sunday, Helping Our Community, Feb 2018

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2022 Christmas is Near: All Four Banners are Hung

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Presentation of Quilt to Peter Cox, Sept 25, 2022

Peter Cox graduated from Southern Nazarene University earlier this year and he retired from the Air Force. The RLC Quilters presented him with his own special quilt on Sept 25. Congratulations to Peter and thank you for your service. 

We now Have a Book Sharing Box (Focus on Youth Books) and a Food Box at RLC to Serve Community

Youth Christmas at the Park, 2021

Pumpkin Patch: Thanks to All Who Helped Unload and Set it Up

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Eagle Scout Project Benefits RLC: Food Sharing Box

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Children's Christmas Program Warmed Our Hearts, 2020

Santa Stopped by to Thank Our RLC Staff for a Job Well Done, Dec 2020

Singing Christmas Carols and Making Music at Ranchwood, Dec 7

Paint and Pallet Fun, Oct 20, 2019

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I just want to extend a big thank you to all of you who supported the RLC BBQ dinner and the Paint & Pallet activity. --Lori B

Hand Carved Olive Wood from Bethlehem Christians, Feb 2019

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If you missed out on the beautiful merchandise for sale, here is the contact information for the Shepherd Field Group.

Youth Backpack Give Away and Lunch, Aug 2018

Thanks to all of you who helped RLC with the backpack/school supplies giveaway to kids in our communities who need a little extra help with back-to-school expenses. You are a blessing! 

RLC Table at Yukon Chocolate Festival, Feb 2018

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Eagle Scout Project Benefits RLC: A Way to Feed the Hungry!

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Our very own mini food pantry

2017 Was a Very Good Year!

RLC Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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RLC Christmas Party Fun

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RLC Christmas Tea and Cookie Decorating

Christmas Caroling at Senior Centers

Sanctuary Clean-up In Preparation for Updates, Dec 3, 2017

Making Christmas Ornaments, Dec 3, 2017

Annual RLC Thanksgiving Dinner

Caffey Baby Shower Oct 29, 2017

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The congregation came out to celebrate Sarah and Austin Caffey's baby (Harper Grace is due in January), showering the couple with many gifts. The group had a great time and a lovely brunch was served. Several of the younger girls enjoyed helping the Caffeys open the gifts.

Annual Meeting Potluck a Big Success

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The potluck dinner on Nov 9, before the Annual Meeting, was well attended.

Back to School Activities: Blessing of the Backpacks, Introducing Sunday School Teachers and Our Resurrection Kids Teachers

Hand and Foot Canasta Group Has a Great Time, July 2017

A group of RLC members and friends meet the first Thursday of the month at RLC for a rousing game, snacks and socializing. They always welcome players.

Bishop Michael Girlinghouse Preached at RLC in June

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Our Graduating Seniors Receive their Quilts

Getting Ready for Vacation Bible School is Great Fun

Youth Lead Service on Feb 5, 2015

Our youth participated in all parts of our combined Sunday service—from the readings and songs, to special music, communion and even the sermon.

It was an inspiration to all who attended.

Thanks to all who helped our young people prepare.

Looking Back at 2016

Christmas Caroling at the Senior Center

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Christmas Potluck and Gift Exchange Was a Time of Sharing and Laughs

On Friday, Dec 16th, we had a church-wide potluck dinner, pictures with Santa and a gift exchange for the adults who wanted to participate. It was lots of fun.
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It's so hard to pick a present when you don't know what's inside!
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GIfts come and go in the Dirty Santa game!

Where Did RLC Pumpkins Pop Up?

RLC pumpkins showed up in the strangest and not-so-strange places.
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A pumpkin showed up at RLC Bell Choir practice.
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This little one popped up at the Piedmont Chamber of Commerce office.
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This little pumpkin was happy to get away from the rest at the RLC Pumpkin Patch.
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A little guy joined our contemporary music group's practice.
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At college in North Carolina
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Pumpkin popping up at OSU in Stillwater
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At Mom's new workplace
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A pumpkin goes to college at Oklahoma City University.
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Introducing the family pumpkin to a newly-adopted kitten at PetsMart. Meow.
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This little pumpkin hopes for a slam dunk.
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This little pumpkin wanted lunch at Lee's Sandwiches.
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A visit with cousins

RLC Chili Cook-off and Dessert Bake-off Winners for 2016

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Best Chili Ever! Steve (1st Place), Andrea (2nd Place), Jean (3rd Place) and Dave (Honorable Mention)
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Best Bakers at RLC: Liz (1st Place), Meri (2nd Place), Jeff (3rd Place) and Jennifer (Honorable Mention).

Dear Santa... I have been so good.

What a Great Family Time on December 4th

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Participants were invited to make an ornament for the RLC tree and one to take home.
On Sunday, December 4, right after the late worship service, a group of fun-loving families joined in some family fun.

After a light lunch, ornaments were created and decorated by hand—one to hang on the Christmas tree in the sanctuary and one to take home. That fun activity was followed by tree decorating in the sanctuary and a Christmas movie.

To view the slide show, please visit the "Youth Activities" section. There are pictures of families decorating homemade ornaments, decorating the tree in the sanctuary and Pastor Mark blessing the ornaments.

Blessing the Ornaments

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Impromptu Fun & Fellowship

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If you think we need more fellowship time with our fellow RLC members, have no fear! It's happening.  Andrew and Nathan Borseth and Paul Francel and Lisa Gigstad were feeling blue, so they went together to an OKC Blues game!! 
Here is the photo evidence.  Nathan and Lisa were later, so they didn't get to be in the photo before the game (shown to the right).

Celebrating the Cox Family Return!

The Cox family returned home after being stationed in Germany for several years and are now stationed at Tinker AFB. On Nov 13, we hosted a special coffee hour in their honor. A warm welcome to Peter, Jennie and their daughters, Lena and Lydia.
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Peter hams it up for the camera.

2016 Pumpkin Sale Went Well

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The Annual Pumpkin Patch is something we all look forward to. The profits from selling the pumpkins goes to our youth group for their next trip to the National Youth Gathering. Many members came to help unload pumpkins on Oct 15. A special thanks to Lori B, who does so much work to make this event a success.

Easter Egg Hunt Was a Basket of Fun!

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Watch the full slide show under "Youth Activities" section.

2015 RLC Activities

Quilt Raffle Winner

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The Quilt Ladies raffled off this gorgeous quilt to raise funds for their ministry. Rodney Wiedemann won the quilt. Congratulations, Rodney!

RLC Christmas Party

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Santa was a welcome visitor at our family Christmas program. Jean Ross and her nieces enjoyed a visit.

Christmas Tea Was Fun for Kids and Adults

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We Burned the Mortgage Thanks to You

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Rodney W and CW West celebrate the payoff of our mortgage, fall 2015. We now own our church building and our lot on NW 10th. Thank you for all the special contributions over the past few years that made this possible.