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 

We enter the month of July celebrating and praying for another mission trip to Belize and a team from UHBC who are helping to share the love of Christ with those around the world.  I am so pleased that UHBC is expanding their ‘doing’ in missions with trips to Riverside, Panama, Belize and then locally helping provide free furniture and household items for international students on August 15th from 8am-1:30pm and helping move over 20 international students this summer.  These practical and ‘hands on’ things help us accomplish our vision to create an environment of grace where people grow in their relationship with Christ.
This month we start a new expository teaching series on the book of Haggai then we will kick the fall semester off with a unique teaching series on “Kids Stories for Adults” that will look at Bible stories we may know in a different light.  

For the month of July, let me encourage us as individuals and families to take a moment to rest.  The Biblical principle of a Sabbath is one that allows us to recover, restore, and refocus ourselves on God.  If you are unable to take a day off a week to do enjoy this type of rest, at least try an hour a week or a day a month where you can put away the phones and distractions of social media to enhance your family life and your spiritual life.  I promise once you try it, you will like it!

Have a great summer holiday if you are away and remember to catch up or watch us live on our church app and YouTube!  

Eternally connected.
Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
BRING IT, GIVE IT, TAKE IT
Mark your calendars for August 15th from 8am–1:30pm for the UHBC Free Giveaway! We're opening our church to neighbors near and far to come browse and take home anything they need, completely free of charge. Come shop, come share, and come be a part of something good right here in our community.

Have items to donate?
Drop them off at the church anytime during the week of August 10–15, or bring them the morning of August 15 between 6–8am before the event begins. We're also looking for volunteers to help greet, load, and deliver throughout the day. Look for sign-up sheets in the lobby to serve and help make this a day to remember!

PRAYERS FOR BELIZE MISSION TRIP
Our Belize mission team is wrapping up their trip and heading home soon! As they finish their final days of ministry and prepare to travel, please keep them lifted in prayer. Pray for safe travels, healthy bodies, and hearts full of gratitude for all God has done through them. We can't wait to welcome them home!

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Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Join us at The HUB for a fun-filled evening of friendly competition! Adults will battle it out on the courts for bragging rights and trophies across four reserved courts. Bring your own paddle or use one available at the facility. Whether you're playing or cheering from the sidelines, it's sure to be a great time of fellowship and fun.
Fundraiser graphic for the UHBC Belize Mission Trip at University Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma
CHURCH CONFERENCE AFTER SERVICE
Sunday, July 26 | 12:00 to 1:00 PM


Following the worship service, join us in the fellowship hall for our Church Conference and Potluck! Bring a side dish and/or dessert to share as we enjoy a meal together and discuss church business as a congregation.

It's a great opportunity to connect with your church family and have a voice in our community. We hope to see everyone there!
And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'  
Mark 16:15

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John Talley speaking on stage at University Heights Baptist Church for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sunday in Stillwater, Oklahoma
PANAMA MISSION TRIP
This May, six men from UHBC participated in a mission trip to the country of Panama. We were also joined by Rodney’s brother-in-law from Tulsa, and Ryan’s friend from Colombia (South America). The group of eight served with pastor Marc Omar from Providence Church to share material needs, such as groceries and Joy Bags, as well as encouragement, prayer, and the gospel in and around Panama City. We were also able to attend a service at Providence Church where we were encouraged by the ministry of a woman named Jasmine. She serves nearly 100 kids in vulnerable situations by teaching them English and the Bible and by providing meals for them. Her faithfulness is an example of all that can be accomplished when we see a need in the community and seek to collaborate with God to meet it.

Ultimately, the trip was a valuable reminder that God is at work throughout the world through His people. It also reinforced the important role that short-term mission trips can play in encouraging and supporting those who are faithfully serving in challenging places. The photo shows Jasmine preparing a few of the kids to sing worship songs in both Spanish and English during our service at Providence Church.