We understand that there may be some confusion concerning the Church office hours. Here are some FAQ’s and answers that may be helpful.
Why are the doors locked?
-FUMC Skiatook is locked at all times for security purposes. This began after the break-ins several years ago, and the doors are locked for the safety of those present in the building. If you are ever waiting at any of the doors, please give us a call at (918)-396-2519.
Why was there no one at the Church when I came by?
-Our typical office hours are 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs for our office manager. Please keep in mind that we may be gone at a moments notice for people in need. We also leave the church often for meetings, mail/bank runs, church supply shopping, and because we do actually eat lunch. These are just some of the reasons we might not be in during office hours.
Can I tell if the office is open by the cars in the parking lot?
No, some days you may see cars in the parking lot that don’t belong to staff.
Why isn’t the office open from 9-5?
-Should the office ever not be open, Pastor Rich is available and on call 24/7. Occasionally, emergency calls occur on Saturdays that could take all day, and the staff might arrange another day off the following week. To meet these challenging situations, the staff often has to be flexible with their hours.
How can I reach someone if the office isn’t occupied?
The best and easiest way to guarantee staff will be at the office when you arrive is to call ahead of time so we can arrange the best time to meet! If you do show up without a phone call first, and we are gone, the office number is (918)-396-2519, you may leave a message on the answering machine or you can also reach us by email at admin@fumcskiatook.com or chrismanricharde@gmail.com. Facebook messenger is also a popular way people reach us!
As always, if you have any other questions, never hesitate to reach out to our staff. We are all here to help you and meet your needs. We are a church built on grace! If you did miss us, please reach out TO US and we will get you taken care of. We can’t help if we don’t know- AND WE WANT TO HELP!
