Holiday Service Times
Holiday Office Hours
COS Info
Be sure to download the COS App and sign up for the weekly email! These are great tools for keeping up with what’s going on around COS, submitting prayer requests, or taking notes on Sunday morning. If there is a weather-related closing, we will send a push notification to the app and post it to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The COS App can be downloaded for your Apple or Android device.
Project 7
Round FOUR, the final round, of the Project 7 Silent Auction will be live on Facebook beginning November 30th, and bidding will end at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3rd. Don’t forget to select “all comments” under the item you’re bidding on to ensure you are the highest bidder. You can check out the items up for bid in the lobby. Please remember you are bidding to make a difference, not save a buck!
Our 2024 goal is to raise $31,000 by December 31st, 2023. As of today, $6,347 has been donated. To support this ministry, please write “Project 7” in the memo line of your check or, if giving online, choose the fund “Project 7”.
End Year Giving
Thank you for your faithfulness in support of the ministries of COS. As we draw near the end of 2023, here are some reminders for tax regulations on charitable donations. As a non-profit, religious organization, your contributions are tax-deductible (please see your tax advisor for any limits on deductions). However, according to IRS Publication 526, "contributions to individuals who are needy or worthy cannot be deducted even if you make them to a qualified organization for the benefit of a specific person. But you can deduct a contribution to a qualified organization that helps needy or worthy individuals if you don't indicate that your contribution is for a specific person." What does that mean? When you donate to COS, you trust the ministry teams to decide how gifts are stewarded. If you wish to help someone in need, giving directly to that person without expecting a tax donation letter is best. If you have any questions regarding this IRS Tax rule, please contact Jenny at 918-787-4365.
To be deductible on your 2023 tax return, your contribution check must be written, dated, and postmarked on or before December 31, 2023. We cannot make exceptions to this regulation. We will hold our books open for the first week of January 2024 so we may issue a 2023 contribution statement for donations written, dated, and postmarked in 2023. Again, thank you for your faithfulness to the ministry of Jesus through COS.
COS Youth
Our 6th - 12th grade students are headed to Winter Jam in Tulsa on Friday, March 1st, 2024. We have the suite reserved, and tickets are $15. There are 40 spots open, so invite your friends! Visit https://grovecos.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2034235 to register.
- On Sunday, December 24th, there will be ONE service at 10:30 a.m. We will gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.
- There will be no service on Sunday, December 31st. Every year, COS closes the Sunday after Christmas and encourages our members, volunteers, and staff to relax and recharge by spending quality time with friends and family.
Holiday Office Hours
- Closed December 25th- 31st to give staff members time with family.
COS Info
Be sure to download the COS App and sign up for the weekly email! These are great tools for keeping up with what’s going on around COS, submitting prayer requests, or taking notes on Sunday morning. If there is a weather-related closing, we will send a push notification to the app and post it to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The COS App can be downloaded for your Apple or Android device.
Project 7
Round FOUR, the final round, of the Project 7 Silent Auction will be live on Facebook beginning November 30th, and bidding will end at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3rd. Don’t forget to select “all comments” under the item you’re bidding on to ensure you are the highest bidder. You can check out the items up for bid in the lobby. Please remember you are bidding to make a difference, not save a buck!
Our 2024 goal is to raise $31,000 by December 31st, 2023. As of today, $6,347 has been donated. To support this ministry, please write “Project 7” in the memo line of your check or, if giving online, choose the fund “Project 7”.
End Year Giving
Thank you for your faithfulness in support of the ministries of COS. As we draw near the end of 2023, here are some reminders for tax regulations on charitable donations. As a non-profit, religious organization, your contributions are tax-deductible (please see your tax advisor for any limits on deductions). However, according to IRS Publication 526, "contributions to individuals who are needy or worthy cannot be deducted even if you make them to a qualified organization for the benefit of a specific person. But you can deduct a contribution to a qualified organization that helps needy or worthy individuals if you don't indicate that your contribution is for a specific person." What does that mean? When you donate to COS, you trust the ministry teams to decide how gifts are stewarded. If you wish to help someone in need, giving directly to that person without expecting a tax donation letter is best. If you have any questions regarding this IRS Tax rule, please contact Jenny at 918-787-4365.
To be deductible on your 2023 tax return, your contribution check must be written, dated, and postmarked on or before December 31, 2023. We cannot make exceptions to this regulation. We will hold our books open for the first week of January 2024 so we may issue a 2023 contribution statement for donations written, dated, and postmarked in 2023. Again, thank you for your faithfulness to the ministry of Jesus through COS.
COS Youth
Our 6th - 12th grade students are headed to Winter Jam in Tulsa on Friday, March 1st, 2024. We have the suite reserved, and tickets are $15. There are 40 spots open, so invite your friends! Visit https://grovecos.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2034235 to register.
Petra's Closet Christmas Angel Tree
Pick an angel to shop for and return the unwrapped items to COS no later than December 18th. If you would like, you can place all the items in a giant Christmas bag, but please do not wrap them. Be sure to attach your angel tag to the gift bag so Jenean will know to whom the gifts belong.
There have been questions about parents requesting gift cards and the children asking for gaming systems, so Jenny contacted Jenean Perryman with your concerns. Here is her response and a different perspective to think about: A Grove school counselor personally recommended each Angel, so the need has been vetted. Parents requesting a gift card would like to shop for their children personally. This ensures the child's style and preference are met. As for the gaming systems, think back to the "IT" toy of your childhood. When asked what they wanted, these children responded honestly. They may not need the gaming system, but they hear their friends talking about it, so naturally, they would love to have one, too. Jesus reminds us to give with a joyful heart, so please give how you feel led.
If you have any questions about the Angel Tree or Petra's Closet, please get in touch with Jenean Perryman at 918-801-5687.
There have been questions about parents requesting gift cards and the children asking for gaming systems, so Jenny contacted Jenean Perryman with your concerns. Here is her response and a different perspective to think about: A Grove school counselor personally recommended each Angel, so the need has been vetted. Parents requesting a gift card would like to shop for their children personally. This ensures the child's style and preference are met. As for the gaming systems, think back to the "IT" toy of your childhood. When asked what they wanted, these children responded honestly. They may not need the gaming system, but they hear their friends talking about it, so naturally, they would love to have one, too. Jesus reminds us to give with a joyful heart, so please give how you feel led.
If you have any questions about the Angel Tree or Petra's Closet, please get in touch with Jenean Perryman at 918-801-5687.
Our office is closed on Fridays
Tithes & Offerings
You give to the church, but where does it all go? Here is how your tithes and offerings are used at COS: Weekly tithes and unmarked offerings are deposited in the General Fund Account to be used towards operational expenses and other church-sponsored ministry areas. If you would like to contribute above your tithe, COS offers the following giving opportunities.
If you have any questions please contact Jenny at 918-787-4365 or office@grovecos.com.
You give to the church, but where does it all go? Here is how your tithes and offerings are used at COS: Weekly tithes and unmarked offerings are deposited in the General Fund Account to be used towards operational expenses and other church-sponsored ministry areas. If you would like to contribute above your tithe, COS offers the following giving opportunities.
- Places & Spaces (Building Fund) - these funds are used for major improvements to the church building or building debt reduction as needed.
- Benevolence Fund – Our primary focus is people in our church and those living in the cities of Grove and Jay who are struggling to pay their utility bills and have received a cut-off notice. An application process is used, and a committee follows a set of guidelines to determine the amount of assistance to be awarded. It is our desire to be a “hand-up” ministry and work with willing applicants to teach them how to budget their resources so they can thrive instead of just trying to survive.
- Project 7 - At COS we want to be a part of what Jesus desires for his church. To do this, we partner with agencies to provide love and support for the poor and underprivileged in our community and around the globe. We want to be intentional about meeting the 7 areas of need as outlined in Matthew 25:34-40 and James 1:27
- Other – On occasion, there may be opportunities to give to a specific area such as our youth department, a local ministry fundraiser, or a community project.
If you have any questions please contact Jenny at 918-787-4365 or office@grovecos.com.
Weekly Bible Studies and Groups
COS Wednesday Night Student Ministry
COS Youth for 7th - 12th grade
This is our Wednesday night program for 7th - 12th grade. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m., activities begin at 6:00 p.m., and end around 7:30 p.m. Pre-register your student by following this link. This ministry follows the GPS school calendar and school inclement weather policy.
COS Kids, A-Team for 3rd - 6th grade
This is our Wednesday night AWANA program for 3rd - 6th grade. Check-in starts at 5:45 p.m., activities begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. An adult must accompany all students during check-in. AWANA Children's Ministries™ develops a biblical foundation and teaches kids to live a life of wisdom and grace. This group meets during the school year and follows the GPS school calendar and school inclement weather policy.
COS Student Ministries is seeking energetic volunteers passionate about teaching children about Jesus. Volunteer opportunities for Sunday morning include nursery (0-2 years), Little Ones (3-5 years), and COS Kids (6-12 years). Wednesday evenings include COS Kids in 3rd - 6th grade and COS Youth in grades 7th - 12th. Support positions are available as well. These include check-in assistance and sound booth technicians. A background check is required for all volunteers.
For more information, please contact Family Pastor Jason Cox at 918-787-4365 or jason@grovecos.com.
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On the Rock Men's Group
On the Rock Men's Group meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the COS Kid's Warehouse. This group will study 1st and 2nd Peter, along with the book Letters from Grandpa by COS member Gary Walker. For more information, please get in touch with Tracy Marshall at 918-801-1222.
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Bible Study Fellowship
The 2023-2024 study will be on the book of John. A men's and women's group meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a women's group meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
BSF meets at COS during the school year. Men and women are welcome to join and will study the same material but in separate small groups. BSF runs for 30 weeks during the school year, and you may join at any time. Several short studies will be announced during the year. For more information, visit the BSF Study Page or contact Julie Martin at 918-801-5888 or Joe Minardi at 918-859-5882.
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Fostering Together
This group is designed for foster families to get together once a month for family-friendly activities. You can find more information on their website or contact Kellie McCorkle at 832-474-1968 or mccorkle.kellie@yahoo.com.
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Narcotics Anonymous
This group meets in the COS Kid's Wing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m. and Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. The purpose of this group is to provide help from peers and offer an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Narcotics Anonymous is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs, including alcohol. Membership is free, and there is no affiliation with any organizations outside of NA, including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Tasha at 539-345-1447.
COS Youth for 7th - 12th grade
This is our Wednesday night program for 7th - 12th grade. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m., activities begin at 6:00 p.m., and end around 7:30 p.m. Pre-register your student by following this link. This ministry follows the GPS school calendar and school inclement weather policy.
COS Kids, A-Team for 3rd - 6th grade
This is our Wednesday night AWANA program for 3rd - 6th grade. Check-in starts at 5:45 p.m., activities begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. An adult must accompany all students during check-in. AWANA Children's Ministries™ develops a biblical foundation and teaches kids to live a life of wisdom and grace. This group meets during the school year and follows the GPS school calendar and school inclement weather policy.
COS Student Ministries is seeking energetic volunteers passionate about teaching children about Jesus. Volunteer opportunities for Sunday morning include nursery (0-2 years), Little Ones (3-5 years), and COS Kids (6-12 years). Wednesday evenings include COS Kids in 3rd - 6th grade and COS Youth in grades 7th - 12th. Support positions are available as well. These include check-in assistance and sound booth technicians. A background check is required for all volunteers.
For more information, please contact Family Pastor Jason Cox at 918-787-4365 or jason@grovecos.com.
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On the Rock Men's Group
On the Rock Men's Group meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the COS Kid's Warehouse. This group will study 1st and 2nd Peter, along with the book Letters from Grandpa by COS member Gary Walker. For more information, please get in touch with Tracy Marshall at 918-801-1222.
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Bible Study Fellowship
The 2023-2024 study will be on the book of John. A men's and women's group meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a women's group meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
BSF meets at COS during the school year. Men and women are welcome to join and will study the same material but in separate small groups. BSF runs for 30 weeks during the school year, and you may join at any time. Several short studies will be announced during the year. For more information, visit the BSF Study Page or contact Julie Martin at 918-801-5888 or Joe Minardi at 918-859-5882.
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Fostering Together
This group is designed for foster families to get together once a month for family-friendly activities. You can find more information on their website or contact Kellie McCorkle at 832-474-1968 or mccorkle.kellie@yahoo.com.
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Narcotics Anonymous
This group meets in the COS Kid's Wing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m. and Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. The purpose of this group is to provide help from peers and offer an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Narcotics Anonymous is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs, including alcohol. Membership is free, and there is no affiliation with any organizations outside of NA, including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Tasha at 539-345-1447.
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