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OKLAHOMA
OUTLOOK JUNE
Spanish School of Ministry Graduation (OKC) Sparks Youth Camp #3 TEX-OK-LA Indian Camp Meeting Royal Ranger Pow Wow Sparks Youth Camp #4 Elite Ladies Luncheon (Tulsa) Elite Ladies Luncheon (OKC) Sparks Youth Camp #5 Royal Ranger JLTA Sparks Youth Camp #6
JULY
Kids Camp #1 Kids Camp #2 Camp Meeting (OKC) Senior Ministers’ Luncheon Kids Camp #3 OYM Synergy 1-Day Kids Camp #4 Lil Radicals Camp
AUGUST
Royal Rangers RTC General Council (Anaheim) National Fine Arts (Anaheim) GM Celebration (OKC) Century Leadership Roundtable
Publisher H. Franklin Cargill
June 3 June 5-9 June 6-9 June 9-11 June 12-16 June 15 June 16 June 19-23 June 21-25 June 25-28
July 3-7 July 10-14 July 12-14 July 14 July 17-21 July 20 July 24-28 July 30-Aug. 1
August 4-5 August 7-11 August 7-11 August 18-19 August 24
Designer Jayson Evans Josh Lowder Copyeditor Renae Elmore
GENERAL PRESBYTERS
SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS
H. Franklin Cargill Superintendent
Raymond Frizzelle Section 1
Craig Dacus Assistant Superintendent
Keith Williams Section 2
Darryl Wootton Corporate Secretary
Terry Bradley Section 3
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS
Bob Yandell Section 4
Bruce McCarty Ron McCaslin MINISTRY DIRECTORS Chad Brodrick Church Ministries Doug Everaard Youth Ministries
P.O. Box 13179 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 405.475.1100 www.okag.org @OKDCofAG
Dean Guthrie Children’s Ministries Darren Pilcher Executive Pastor Missions Susie Purkey Women’s Ministries
OklahomaDistrictCouncil ORDAINED FEMALE PRESBYTER Deborah Burke
Jamie Austin Section 5E Mike Buie Section 5W Jeromye Jackson Section 6 Jimmy Keith Section 7 Kelly Coffey Section 8 David Brooks Section 9N Duane Elmore Section 9S Don Barnes Section 10 Ric Freeman Section 11 Arlis Moon Section 12
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SUPERINTENDENT
W E ARE
HON OR ED Thanks for making our 104th Oklahoma District Council a tremendous success! I especially want to extend my appreciation to The Assembly in Broken Arrow for hosting this event. Pastor Ron Woods and his tremendous team were gracious, full of hospitality, and efficient with their details to every situation. Thank you, Pastor Woods, for opening your arms and allowing us such tremendous freedom.
In addition, the District Council in session ratified a number of nominees that were presented by the District Presbytery. The following individuals will be presented to the up-coming General Council scheduled to be held in Anaheim, California: Under 40 Ordained Minister Chad Allred
Secondly, we owe a great debt to the members of our District Leadership Team for service above and beyond the call of duty! Special appreciation is extended to Darren Pilcher, District Missions Director and Executive Pastor, for his leadership not only during the Century Leadership Conference but throughout the entire District Council.
African American Ordained Minister Theodore Hughes
Our Administrative Assistants – Bailey Fallett, Barbara Miller, Bev Robertson, Cody Phillips, Deana Smith, Dona Bunn, Renae Elmore, Robin Johnson, Shelle Anderson – who served professionally by providing personal attention to every detail and gracious hospitality to our ministers and guests.
Our Independent Auditor’s Report and Consolidated Financial Statements, as prepared by BKD CPAs and Advisors, was received and adopted with praise and thanksgiving to God for a miraculous year.
So many things would have never happened without the expertise of our Media Team, directed by Jayson Evans and Josh Lowder. Their team worked many hours with preparation before the meeting; they were quickly attentive to every detail during the meeting; and, they coordinated the break-down and clean-up that always follows such a conference. Linda and I are thankful for our team! They are nothing short of firstclass! The Oklahoma District is blessed. Every speaker brought a word of encouragement and challenge. The variety of guests constantly challenged and inspired all who were present as we opened our hearts to receive from their ministry. We were honored to have such a line-up of outstanding presenters. During our annual business session, two executive offices were scheduled for election. Congratulations to Craig Dacus who was elected to another 4-year term as our Assistant District Superintendent and to Ron McCaslin who was selected to serve an additional 4-year term as an Executive Presbyter. Both of these esteemed brethren were elected on the nominating ballot with outstanding votes of affirmation.
South Central Executive Presbyter Frank Cargill Craig Dacus
I trust that many of our Oklahoma AG Family members are making plans to attend the 57th General Council scheduled for August 7-11, 2017. Registration and housing reservations are still available generalcouncil.ag.org. We are so proud of the vast number of students, parents, and sponsors that will be representing Oklahoma in the National Finals of Fine Arts. There are several very important elections scheduled including General Superintendent, General Treasurer, and Executive Director of US Missions. As always there will be a number of resolutions to be acted upon during the business session. If you are attending General Council, please make attendance at the business sessions a priority – it is essential for our Fellowship! Linda and I are honored to walk among such beautiful people. We are proud of our Oklahoma Ministerial Family and pray for you daily. May God fill your summer activities with His presence as together we seek to abide under His anointing!
FRANK CARGILL DISTR ICT SUPE R INTE NDE NT F R ANK . CAR G IL L @O K AG . O R G
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MISSIONS
RESPO N D IN G FOR T H E
F UT U R E Since the inception of the Oklahoma Assemblies of God, over four hundred missionaries from our great state have been sent to sixty countries around the world. From traversing mountainous regions to beating paths through untamed jungles, God’s servants have given all for the sake of Christ and His message. And, because of that holy abandonment, hundreds of indigenous churches and training centers have been established. But the work is not done… As a matter of fact, there are frontiers that Oklahoma has yet to venture. Millions are still waiting to hear about Christ and experience the love of God. What do we do about that? We do what Oklahoma has always done when presented with an undeniable missions opportunity. We pray, give and go! The Arab World represents sixteen countries across North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula with over 340 million people (just a little larger than the population of the United States). It also represents four hundred unreached people groups. But, here’s what we need to know: Oklahoma has never had an Assemblies of God career missionary on the ground in this part of the world. As of this Spring, we are responding for the future by launching the Oklahoma Arab World Initiative. Our initiative is made up of a three year/three-fold strategy to plant the Church in three key Muslim cities – Basra, Iraq; Algiers, Algeria; and, Damascus, Syria. The details of our initiative are as follows: FUND, PRAY, SEND • • •
to FUND three church planting teams in the three targeted cities at $100,000 each ($300,000) to raise up 300 prayer leaders to PRAY for the Arab World three times a week to believe the Holy Spirit to SEND out three missionary units to join Live Dead in the Arab World
This is an exciting time to be a part of what God is doing around the world. We join with Him in His passion to see His Kingdom come to every dark place on the globe. Consequently, we partner together to bring Him glory in the Arab World. More information on this initiative will be forthcoming to all of our Oklahoma Assemblies of God family. For immediate details on how you can be involved, please call our office at (405) 475-1132.
DARREN PILCHER M IS S IO N S DIR E C TO R E X EC UT IV E PASTO R DA RR E N . P ILC H ER @ O K AG . O R G @ DA RR E N P ILC H E R
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FINANCE
CREATIN G A VOLU N T E E R
C ULTU R E A N IN TERVIEW WITH STEP H ANIE S IMON
Volunteers are the life blood of the local church. The
ability to lead teams of volunteers is one of the most critical qualities a church leader should develop. I recently had the privilege of working with one of the most talented leaders of volunteer teams I have ever met. Stephanie Simon is the Executive Assistant to the Lead Pastor and Ministries Director at The Assembly in Broken Arrow. She was the point person at the church with whom we worked to put on the Century Leadership Conference and District Council. This is the third time we have worked with The Assembly for these events, and they always do an amazing job! This church, its leadership, and its volunteers are amazing. In looking at the importance of building a volunteer culture, I thought it would be good to hear from someone who has a proven track record being one of the best. Below is a short interview with Stephanie about the importance of building a volunteer culture in the local church. How many volunteers and volunteer teams do you lead on a weekly basis? I lead 150 volunteers that serve on the special events team of our church. I coordinate and recruit from within this team to facilitate calendared events throughout the year. This includes everything from small events to events like the Century Leadership Conference and the Oklahoma District Council. Special events team members serve in a variety of roles and tasks including general hospitality, event set up, seasonal decorations, meal preparation, phone calls, and other miscellaneous projects. How important are volunteers to the ministry of the church? We call our volunteer teams our “Dream Team” because without their partnership our staff would never be able to accomplish the vision of our church. We believe that everyone is uniquely gifted and talented and that they can discover their purpose and make a difference with their life by serving in the local church. Without the gifts, the passion, and energy of our Dream Team, our staff would be unable to do effective ministry. What do you love most about leading teams of volunteers?
a special event. The better prepared I am with details and clearly defined tasks, the better I am able to lead the Dream Team and provide confident and organized leadership. My preparedness in organizing details and tasks directly relates to our Dream Team’s effectiveness. I have to prepare before anyone even shows up in order to provide the clarity of direction and the proper resources that are needed to successfully direct an event. The second challenge relates to navigating the variety of personalities within volunteer teams. We are all Christ followers but we are all still human with different gifts and talents. As the leader, it is often my job to find the right volunteer personalities for the various positions needed and then cover offenses, mediate, and resolve issues when personalities have challenges. God’s wisdom and grace make this somewhat daunting task possible. What are some of the best ways you have found to keep volunteers motivated and focused as they serve? By far, the best way to keep volunteers motivated is to serve alongside them. When I set the example and show my eagerness to serve with joy, it becomes contagious. I never ask anyone to do a task that I myself would not be willing to do as well. (It also helps to feed them!). When I can share a story, a testimony of life change, or a note of thanks from someone we have served, I try to share it with the team. After an event is over, I also write a hand-written thank you to each person who served on our team, reminding them of how valuable they are and how they made a difference by serving. What are some practical ways church leaders can build a volunteer culture inside of their church? The most important factor in building a culture of volunteerism is relationship. When volunteers know that they are appreciated for their gifts and talents, rather than just for filling a need, they then find purpose in their serving. Before, during, and after the volunteer events I try to spend time checking up on the volunteers, asking them about their personal lives and being their friend. When they know that they are genuinely appreciated for who they are and not just for what they do, they will go the distance in serving with me. You can find out more about the church at www.theassembly.org and can reach out to Stephanie directly at ssimon@theassembly.org.
My greatest joy comes from serving with others and seeing lives changed as a result. It is amazing to see that those who serve are often changed as much as those who are being served. There’s something very spiritual and powerful that takes place when we allow people to express the gifts God has given them. Some of my greatest friendships have been developed while serving at our church events. What are the greatest challenges to leading teams of volunteers? Two specific challenges come to mind when I think about leading teams of volunteers. The first challenge is to be sure that I plan and organize events thoroughly before I have our teams report for
KEVIN CONNER F INANCE & O PE R ATIO NS K E VIN. CO NNE R @O K AG . O R G @K E VINSCO NNE R
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CHURCH
UNSUNG
HEROES When we think of model individuals that we want to pattern
our life and ministry after, we certainly have a long list of heroes of the faith that stand out in Scripture and throughout history. While I can think of great men and women who have made tremendous impacts on the kingdom and I have contemplated and practiced some of the characteristics I have seen in their ministry, I have had my biggest source of inspiration from ministry leaders in Scripture. Paul is one of those heroes that stand out in my mind as someone who made a tremendous impact that lasted through the generations. His work and ministry has impacted untold millions of people and has been an example of someone who went all-in! While his story is one that we are all familiar with, I am also intrigued with those individuals of whom Paul commended. When someone of his stature and ministry effectiveness applauds someone else, I begin to take notice. There is one such individual that Paul commends that we don’t know a lot about, yet I would love to meet with him for a few moments to find out more about his story. That is Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus was not an apostle and spiritual statesmen like Paul. He wasn’t an elder like Timothy. There is no record of any outstanding work that he accomplished before or after his time with Paul. Nothing is known of his family, his personal background, his conversion, how long he had been a believer, or his specific function in the churches at Philippi, Rome, or elsewhere. For all that we know, he was simply a believer who was willing to follow the Lord’s direction and do whatever task was necessary. He exemplifies the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of Christ that involves no public acclaim, no prominence, no high office, no great talents or gifts. He was not a noted preacher, teacher, or leader; yet Paul gives him some of the highest accolades that anyone could receive especially from an Apostle of Paul’s stature. Because they chose Epaphroditus to bring their gift to Paul and to minister to him (Phil. 2:25; 4:18), the Philippians obviously held him in the highest regard and trusted him implicitly to fulfill the task. Although he may not have held an official position in their church, they knew that he met the apostle’s high moral and spiritual standards. He had the soul of a servant, going willingly to Rome to help Paul in any way he could for as long as he was needed.
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, Philippians 2:25 (ESV) After stating his intent to send Epaphroditus back to Philippi, Paul first gives five titles that reveal this man’s character. A Brother: Paul considered him to be not only a fellow child of God, but brother also denotes camaraderie with one another. That they had developed a friendship as they worked side-by-side serving the Lord together. A Fellow Worker: Epaphroditus had put forth the effort to work alongside Paul during his stay. This wasn’t just an impersonal, official relationship; it was an affectionate partnership in the Kingdom. A Fellow Soldier: Obviously because it was kingdom business, there were struggles that they faced that were spiritual in nature. The enemy had battled against their work, and they fought together! A Messenger: While we don’t know any of the content of the message that Epaphroditus gave to Paul, we do know that he was faithful in delivery and trustworthy to complete the task. A Minister: This title would trump them all. For Paul to give him this high esteem validates all that Epaphroditus had done. He was considered a self-giving, tireless, sacrificial, and humble servant and was held in high regard by Paul and the church in Philippi. Epaphroditus reminds me of so many unsung heroes throughout the church who labor faithfully in the kingdom. Often without recognition or accolades, they simply do what is necessary to accomplish Kingdom business. As ministers of the Gospel, may we recognize and honor those who have been faithful to give of themselves, their time, talents and resources. It is through their efforts and ours, that we become better…together! It has been such an honor to serve the Oklahoma District Family over the past few months. Thank you for allowing Nyree and me to have a part in encouraging, training, and investing in your churches and communities. If we can do anything to serve you, give us a call! Blessings!
CHAD BRODRICK C H URC H M IN IST RIE S C H A D. B RO DRIC K @ O K AG. O R G
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Chad and Nyree
WOMEN’S
BIBLICAL LE AD E RS H IP
PRINCIPLES Hi Girlfriends! A few weeks ago, I invited my Women’s Ministries Board on a Leadership Team Retreat to Waco, Texas. We shopped, we ate Mexican Fried ice cream, (Shout out to Ninfa’s) and YES we shopped at MAGNOLIA. Hallelujah. We even had a Royal-Ranger U-Haul in tow, to prove it! As good as all that sounds, it wasn’t the highlight for my team and me. The highlight was the powerful time of ministry with Kerry Clarensau, (Director of Women’s Ministries for the North Texas District Council) and prayer together, as a team. Wow! You know? We are only as effective as our prayer life, friends. Do you have a struggle? Prayer can move mountains. Are you weary? Prayer can energize. Do you feel like no one values what you’re trying to do in ministry? Prayer can transform our motives and reveal hidden things. God is watching over us and He doesn’t miss a thing. He sees you and me and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Heb. 11:6) We prayed out loud. We prayed specifically and corporately for one-another. We prayed in English and in our heavenly prayer languages…we took authority over delays, distractions and detourants. We bound the enemy and we loosed the Holy Spirit in situations and guess what? It was more powerful than any book, any speaker or any ministry activity, as great as those things are. Today’s Challenge - How long has it been since you’ve called a Prayer meeting with your leadership team? I challenge you to put it on the calendar. Watch how the Holy Spirit will enhance your mechanics. It’s amazing! Let us return to reliance on HIM. I asked Kerry Clarensau to speak to us on the subject of “Key Leadership Principles in the Life of Every Successful Leader.” The notes are so practical and powerful that I felt directed to share them with our constituency. Integrity in Ministry is what wins the race. One casualty is too many. Let us Guard Ourselves! Biblical Leadership Principles (Joshua 23:8-11)
7. Love the way Christ loves us. (1 Peter 1:22, John 13:14, Romans 12:10; James 5:9, 1 Peter 4:9, Col 3:13, 2Cor 13:11, 1Cor 1:10, Romans 15:14). 8. Reveal your love for Him by loving others- starting with those closest to you. 9. Engage in healthy relationships with women. Make sure to connect with women who: • have more experience • are your peers • have less experience • have yet to follow Christ and who are in need 10. Engage in healthy relationships with men- interact with them as brothers in Christ. You are getting too close to another man if you: • compare your husband to him • feel the need to impress him • long to spend time alone with him • feel “caught” when someone finds you together • think about him frequently throughout the day • give him excessive compliments • exchange gifts • talk about sexual topics • talk about hurts without your spouse present • guard your conversation when your spouse is present 11. Strive to excel in building up the church (1 Cor. 14:12) not yourself. 12. Do everything with excellence – no matter how small. I love you Girls and I’m here for you, Susie
1. Arrange your day to meet with Him. 2. Express Gratitude 3. Trust His love in humble dependence one moment at a time. (Prov. 4:23) 4. Allow His Word to shape your thoughts, attitudes, actions and responses. 5. Endure hardship as discipline. 6. Be content in His love – guard your heart against seeking anything apart from Him (modern leadership idols: position, influence, achievement, recognition…).
SUSIE PURKEY WO ME N’ S DIR E CTO R SUSIE . PUR K E Y@O K AG . O R G
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YOUTH
D IST RIC T
BIBLE QUIZ A LEAGUE
YOUTH PASTOR BIO:
HAY DEN & B RIT N EY HEF N ER
First Place – Muskogee 1st Assembly of God, Muskogee, OK TOP TWO INDIVIDUALS First- Mary Meddaugh-Muskogee 1st Assembly of God Second - Josiah Schwarz-Muskogee 1st Assembly of God
EXP LEAGUE First Place – Purcell , Memorial Assembly of God Second Place – Muskogee 1st Assembly of God TOP THREE INDIVIDUALS First – Chris Adams – Purcell, Memorial Assembly of God Second – Lucas Mahaffey – Purcell, Memorial Assembly of God Third – Aodhyn Allen – Muskogee 1st Assembly of God
MIDDLE SCHOOL QUIZ LEAGUE
First – Trinity Morgan – Noble Assembly of God Second – Gabrielle Bell – Noble Assembly of God Third – Jed Gamboa – Noble Assembly of God
Hayden and Britney Hefner are the youth pastors at Capitol Hill Assembly in Oklahoma City. They began serving at CHA - Hayden’s home church - in December 2015. Hayden was born and raised in the Oklahoma City area, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May 2016 with a degree in Creative Media Production. Hayden came to know the Lord at a very young age, and made the decision to pursue full-time ministry while in college. Britney was born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, and moved to Tahlequah, Oklahoma with her family in 2010. She attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University and graduated in December 2016 with a degree in Church Ministries. Hayden and Britney met at the Oklahoma District Fine Arts Festival in 2013, while they were both seniors in high school. They dated long-distance throughout college, and were married in June 2016. Their desire is to teach students how to study the word of God, equip them to be the church in their community, and encourage them to live lives that glorify God. In addition to serving as the youth pastor at CHA, Hayden also spends considerable time creating original video content for the church. Britney teaches at Capitol Hill’s Mother’s Day Out program and also tutors a young boy with special needs after school. Both Hayden and Britney are grateful to God and the elders at Capitol Hill for the opportunity to serve the local church and fulfill God’s call on their lives.
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July 20 , 2017 Woodlake Church Tulsa Featuring: Terry Parkman
CHILDREN
ON E
ACCORD This past week I had the privilege to spend some time with both our Kids Camp Leadership Team and the Kids Camp Worship Team. Our Leadership team spent time reflecting on past years at Kids Camp as well as planning and dreaming for this upcoming season, while our Worship Team worked hard at rehearsing the worship sets for Kids Camp. The following is an excerpt from a devotion that I did with both teams: “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?” - Amos 3:3 The phrase “one accord” is used 12 times in the Bible, 11 of which are in the book of Acts. The common thread of “one accord” throughout this book must not be ignored. Of the 11 times “one accord” is used in Acts, seven times were in the context of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, miracles being released, and the Body of Christ being strengthened. The other four times were detailed instances of a crowd rising up against the apostles. In both sets of cases, being in one accord preceded a release of power (whether good or bad). When we as a ministry team are in one accord, it leads to a release of power in the Lord.
One accord = with one Mind, with one Passion Being in one accord leads to the release of the power of the Holy Spirit, the strengthening of the Church, and makes the way for salvation for the lost. As a ministry team, we MUST operate in one accord, not for the sake of saying we’re a great team, but so that we position ourselves to be used by God in a mighty way. He wants to touch His people, and He has purposed in His heart to use us to do it. So, let’s be in unity for the sake of His people. Therefore, if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, then make my joy complete by being of one mind, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. – Philippians 2:1-2
DEAN GUTHRIE CHIL DR E N’ S DIR E CTO R DE AN. G UTHR IE @O K AG . O R G @O CMDE AN
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IN MEMORY
Floyd Jennings, Jr.
7/22/1931 - 3/27/2017 Reverend Floyd Jennings Jr., 85, of San Angelo, TX went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017, in San Angelo, surrounded by his loving family. Floyd was born July 22, 1931, in Fitzhugh, Oklahoma, to Floyd Fay and Winnie Mae Hooper Jennings. He grew up in Oklahoma and moved to West Texas in 1955. He married the love of his life, Deloris Ann Mainord, on May 29, 1953 and they shared 63 beautiful years together. Floyd worked in the petroleum industry for many years and retired in 1983. Floyd was a man of incredible faith and was called to become a minister in his next profession. In 1960, he became a fulltime pastor and worked as a pastor and as an associate pastor at numerous churches in Oklahoma and West Texas for more than 55 years. He fully retired in 2015, but never ceased to teach and spread God’s Word whenever he could. Brother Jennings was above all, a loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandchildren and occasionally loved to go fishing as well. His incredible faith and his tremendous love for his family will always be cherished and he will live on in our hearts forever!
Ralph Eugene Fowler 8/10/1932 - 3/29/2017
Reverend Ralph E. Fowler born August 10, 1932 completed his journey to be with the Lord on March 29, 2017. During his final months, he resided at Brookdale Assisted Living in Broken Arrow, OK. Many of the nurses who cared for him commented about his sense of humor and that he never complained. It was not unusual for him to be found preaching a sermon in the hallway or dining room. Although his memory had faded, he could still stand next to his wife at the piano and sing the words to every old hymn that had thread its way into his heart. His love for people and Jesus was evident even until his last days here. Brother Fowler was the valedictorian of the Williamsport High School class of 1950. He worked as paymaster at the Byron Leathers Tannery in Williamsport for two years before attending Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. A few years after graduation, he was Ordained by the Assemblies of God and recently was honored with a 50 year service award. He pastored churches in Shookstown, MD; Marlowe, WV; and Mesa, AZ. He and his wife retired to Oklahoma to be near their grandchildren. While pastoring in the Potomac District of the Assemblies of God, he was elected to serve on the Board of Presbyters.
Johnny Dale Floyd 5/21/1934 - 4/6/2017
M I NI ST ERS ’ S POU S ES Patricia “Patsy” June Hale Spouse of the Late Jerry Hale 6/15/1930 – 4/17/2017
Bobbie Lee McDonough
Spouse of the Late T. A. McDonough 11/3/1926 – 4/29/2017
Reverend Johnny D. Floyd, 82, of Roland entered into his Heavenly rest Thursday, April 6, 2017. He was born May 21, 1934, in Moffett. He married Virginia Lee Lowrimore on August 3, 1952, in Van Buren. Floyd was an Ordained Assemblies of God minister for 50 years. Most recently, he served as associate pastor of Amazing Grace Fellowship in Van Buren. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Virginia of almost 65 years; three sons, Rev. Dale Floyd and wife, Virginia of Roland, Art Floyd and wife, Jean of Huntington and Stan Floyd and wife, Sara of Muldrow; daughter, Sondra Reynolds and husband, Rev. Ray Reynolds of DeQueen. Brother Floyd also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Brother Floyd loved God and loved going to church. He cherished his family and was a great example for them in both life and death. He will be greatly missed by many.
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OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT NEWS PRAYER REQUESTS Clint Gray- wisdom and provision for new church and for current location to sell. Joe and Betty Bartlett - health issues. Lorn Starling- He and wife’s healing and strength. Kaye DePinto - healing from shoulder replacement. Leamon Rich - he and wife’s strength. Fred Ticeahkie - health, family, ministry, transportation, and all tribal leaders.
INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
NEW PASTORS OKC Hilltop Terral First Atoka Farris Glenpool Woodlake Guthrie Generations Wynona
Tony Nichols Keith Ayers Ed Miller Dave Goff Josh Seabolt Travis Barbee
TRANSFERS Transfer In Hal Corbett
From West Texas
PASTORS’ REPORTS Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk, reports three adults saved and three youth saved. Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 57 saved in jail ministry, six adults saved in regular services and 10 saved in youth. David Downing, Wynona, reports 65 year old woman filled with the Holy Ghost, two rededicated, and two more filled with the Holy Ghost. Willis “Tag” Rowan, Broken Bow, reports six saved. Kurtis Ivey, Okarche, reports 45 saved at El Reno and Okarche Campuses. Jerry Yoder, Thomas, reports 12 saved on Wednesday night services in March. Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports two saved and two rededicated in FCA ministry. Benjamin Ayers, Terral, reports one saved and one healed in revival. Claude Bryant, Oklahoma City, reports several saved and healed--a genuine move of God.
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Dale Floyd reports 49 men and women saved in March. Marna Hillard reports testimonies of healings of serious health issues and two children that were saved are working to lead their unsaved parents to the Lord. Alex Hanna reports 1075 Arabs, Americans, and Muslims have been healed from several types of cancer, one was stage 4 cancer, diabetes, others delivered, or filled with the Holy Ghost thru Satellite TV. Three thousand nine hundred and eighty one contacted the prayer lines. One heart attack patient was raised from the dead in the Holy Land. Amani Fam reports many being saved thru Arabic Satellite TV.
NEEDED CONGRATULATIONS New Life Pentecostal Assembly dedicated their new sanctuary on February 18th with Jim McNabb officiating. Continue to pray for the ministry - Pastor Luke Yohannan. Rev. and Mrs. Bud West celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in March. In 1970 he was told he had less than one year to live—they have much to celebrate!!
Norman Ignite Church needs a Youth Pastor. Contact Rodney Hutcheson at (405) 756-4112 or send resume to rhutcheson@rocketmail.com.
FOR SALE Poteau Calvary has a 2003 Ford 22 Passenger Bus, 40K, new floor, new carpet. $8500 (918) 647-4990 or (918) 721-9847
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