Cover of the UHBC April 2026 newsletter titled Remembering What Matters Most featuring three crosses at sunset in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Cover of the UHBC April 2026 newsletter titled Remembering What Matters Most featuring three crosses at sunset in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Pastor’s Corner 

This week is special for believers, as we reflect on and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and the benefit we receive when we place our faith in Him for eternal life. Hopefully, you are using your Easter devotional, which helps prepare us for this consideration and points us toward the glorious Resurrection Sunday.
April is always a bit of a reflective month for me, as it is the last month we soak up those relationships with students, teachers, professors, etc., who may be finishing one chapter of life and moving on to the next. It is an opportunity for us to see the impact we have made, both as individuals and as a church, in the lives of those around us. In some cases, it also means sending them off to a new school, a new adventure, a new town, or even new jobs. However, it is also a time for renewal and refocus.

A renewal of our passion to make disciples and invest in the lives of others, and a refocus on why we do what we do as believers. As we have challenged our church to be actively involved in discipleship, let me encourage each one of us to refocus on this endeavor and invest in the lives of others spiritually.
A special call out to our senior adults, as you are now in a season in life where you have the time, experience, and spiritual maturity to invest in those who are younger than you, as we need it! If you are interested in either being discipled or would like to disciple someone else in this eternal investment, don’t hesitate to let me know.

Praying we are becoming known for what we love and not for what we hate!

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announcements

Good Friday - Friday, April 3rd, The Church Office will be closed.
Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Joy Bags Service Project
We’re excited to share that high school students from Stillwater Christian School have taken on Joy Bags as a service project! Recently, students were hard at work cutting pockets and toppers that will be used in assembling the bags.
Pictured left to right are teacher Robin Wanless alongside students Seth Green and Campbell Moore. Volunteers Renee Peters, Joyce Drew, Janis Burger, and Jone Hawkins also led two workshops to train the students in cutting and ironing the pieces so they can be sewn onto the Joy Bags.
We are so grateful for the time, care, and teamwork these students and volunteers are pouring into this meaningful project!

Joy Bags continues to accept donations of fabric. Items can be placed in a bag or box and dropped off at the church office during the week, or on Tuesdays from 1–3 PM at the block building off West Street.
Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
COMMUNITY EVENT - April 7th at 6:30 PM
We are excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Every Heartbeat Matters—a special evening celebrating life, hope, and the impact we can make together. This community event will feature inspiring stories, meaningful connections, and a shared vision for supporting women and families.

We are honored to welcome national speaker and author Amy Ford, Co-Founder and President of Embrace Grace, who will bring an encouraging message about making a difference through love and compassion.

Join us for a meaningful night where your presence can help change lives and shape futures. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Join us on social media and stay connected! 

You're Invited

Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Belize Mission Trip Lunch Fundraiser
Join us after the worship service on Sunday, April 26, for a special lunch fundraiser supporting this year’s Belize Mission Trip. Come enjoy a great meal while supporting a great cause!   
Red Eye event graphic for UHBC university student gathering at The Coffee House in Stillwater, Oklahoma
SEMESTER WRAP-UP
The end of the semester is almost here, and Red Eye is the place to be before we wrap up for the summer. Whether you need to study, recharge, or just be around good people before finals week hits, come as you are.

Join us on April 8 and for our final meetup of the semester on April 29. After that, we won't be back until fall classes begin.

Come connect, breathe, and finish the semester strong with a safe and welcoming community around you. Bring your books, bring a friend, and make it count before summer break.

We'll see you there!

Sausage Sizzle churchwide lunch event graphic for the UHBC outdoor fellowship cookout on April 19 2026 in Stillwater, Oklahoma
CHURCHWIDE LUNCH
Fire up your appetite and head outside after the worship service for our Sausage Sizzle! We'll be firing up the grill for sausages, fresh air, and great fellowship with your church family.

It's the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with one another after church. All are welcome and we'd love to see you there!

Join us on Saturday, April 19, 2026 right after the worship service. See you outside!
FUN EVENT FOR ALL
Come join us for a casual evening of good food and great fellowship! Bullets & Sausages is a relaxed church get-together with a special emphasis on connecting with our college students.

Sunday, April 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Corey Redding's home. The address will be shared at a later date, and please note the time may be subject to slight adjustment as we get closer.

Whether you're a college student or a longtime church family member, come enjoy sausages, good company, and a laid-back evening together. We'd love to see you there!

More details to come. Save the date and plan to join us!

Next Month

SAVE THE DATES
Seniors: History & Heritage Day Trip
 Come along for a wonderful day out as we head to Shawnee to visit the Potawatomi Indian Museum! It's a great opportunity to explore local history and heritage while enjoying the company of your church family.

We will meet at the church and travel together by church van on
Thursday, May 8, 2026 

Space on the van is limited to 24, so be sure to RSVP early! Please contact the church office by Wednesday, April 29th to reserve your spot. We'd love to have you join us. Don't miss out!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 
John 3:16

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John Talley speaking on stage at University Heights Baptist Church for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sunday in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Supporting the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a tradition our church family is proud to uphold year after year. Founded right here in Stillwater on the OSU campus in 1954, FCA has grown into an international ministry dedicated to leading coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

We are especially blessed to support John Talley in his role as Area Representative. Through his tireless work with FCA, John has impacted thousands of students and young athletes by sharing the Gospel. Most recently, John led a group of college and youth students to the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko. They spent the weekend ministering to the local students, offering hands-on support and sharing the love of Christ with the community.