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OUTLOOK MARCH
Credentials Seminar (OKC) School of Ministry Gameday District Council Resolutions Due Spanish School of Ministry (Tulsa) District Bible Quiz Girl’s Ministries Power Surge
APRIL
Fine Arts Festival (Mustang, The Bridge) School of Ministry Gameday Credential Celebration Spanish School of Ministry (Tulsa) Christian Fun Day 105th District Council (Lawton First) Century Leadership Conference Women In Leadership Luncheon Missions Celebration Luncheon
MAY
School of Ministry Gameday OCM Fun Arts (Muskogee) Spanish School of Ministry (Tulsa)
April 6-7 April 7 April 14 April 14 April 21 April 23-24 April 23 April 23 April 24
May 5 May 5 May 12
Sparks Youth Camp: Camp #1 May 28-June 1 Camp #2 June 4-8 Camp #3 June 11-15 Camp #4 June 18-22 Camp #5 June 24-27
JUNE
Publisher H. Franklin Cargill
March 3 March 3 March 9 March 10 March 23-24 March 24
Spanish School of Ministry Graduation (OKC) District Royal Ranger Pow-Wow TX-OK-LA Camp Meeting Elite Ladies Luncheon (Tulsa) Elite Ladies Luncheon (OKC) District RR JLTA
June 2 June 8-10 June 12-15 June 14 June 15 June 20-24
Designer Jayson Evans 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 Dean Guthrie Children’s Ministries Darren Pilcher Executive Pastor Missions Susie Purkey Women’s Ministries
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@OKDCofAG 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 L Duane Elmore Section 9S Don Barnes Section 10 Ric Freeman Section 11 Arlis Moon Section 12
SUPERINTENDENT
A RE O U R C H U RC H E S
HEALTHY?
Almost everyone that lives in America would be quick to confirm the blessings of God upon our land. We have been provided with an abundance of “things” that we often take for granted. Most of us have closets filled with clothing that we may not live long enough to wear out. Our garages and drive-ways usually have vehicles sufficient for every driver in the house and sometimes even more than that. We enjoy the multiple pleasures of life as a result of housing, technology, economics, educational opportunities and a government system that allows our participation. When it comes to food, Americans are known around the world for the size of our portions and the convenience of purchase. Seldom have we experienced a shortage; grocery shelves are full and over-flowing; and fast food enterprises are too numerous to count. However, we are also known to be over-weight, unhealthy, and diseased as a result of our eating. At times our blessings have become our weakness. When it comes to church, worship facilities, and availability of the Gospel, no one should question the blessings of God upon our nation. At the same time, could it be that our privileges have resulted in undisciplined living and a lack of spiritual power? Could it be that we might be described as “having a form of godliness but denying the power there of?” Would there be merit in describing the spiritual life of America as unhealthy? One of the first questions that must be addressed is, “Are
churches healthy?”
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There are many standards and measurements that could be used to evaluate. We should be concerned about every church, but please limit your thinking only to our Fellowship – the Assemblies of God of Oklahoma. Our church! There are three basic questions that every church leader should be asking on a regular basis. The honest answer will determine the “health” of our church. 1. What is the history of our weekly attendance? 2. How do we measure our spirituality? 3. Are we in the business of multiplication? The world of social media and trends in preferences has had an impact on the people sitting in our pews. In attempting to address this shift, even the church has gone online by live streaming of worship services, upgrading of websites and providing avenues for contributors to donate without being physically present. In an attempt to serve the changing moods of the current culture, worship experiences are packaged in such a way as to attract this fast paced yet shorter attention span audience. Fewer opportunities to “assemble” have challenged leadership to evaluate the format of church services and to prioritize the value of every 30-second interval of time in an attempt to be relevant. Have we catered to the audience without being sensitive to the heart of God?
For the most part of our Oklahoma churches, the “counting of noses” remains the only systematic and measurable objective whereby we assess impact and effectiveness. A healthy church will be one that reaches more people than it did last year, five years ago or ten years ago. Numbers simply don’t lie even though there are always means whereby they may be manipulated. If the trajectory of attendance is negative or even flat-lined, the health of the ministry must be acknowledged. A healthy church will be a growing church. A second measurable objective of a healthy church is directly linked with results. The church must not become merely a social club or a gathering place for those of “likeminded” status; it was commissioned by Christ to be an agency of transformation. The church must be an agency that is motivated to win the lost; the church must be the place that experiences the miraculous salvation of souls on a constant basis; the healthy church will not allow missional drift to deter its reason for being. Testimonies of salvation may be “messy” but without new birth, death becomes inevitable. Before doing the math, however, are we recording conversions or recycling the saints? Repeating the sinner’s prayer, lifting of a hand or even walking the aisle of the church is just the beginning. One of the first acts of discipleship is observable at the time of a water baptismal celebration. If transformation is to be witnessed, water baptismal services will be a frequent and a consistent activity within a healthy church. How many people have confirmed their relationship with Christ by following His example of baptism this past year? Perhaps the most challenging objective of a healthy church involves multiplication. If His Kingdom is to be expanded, “our kingdoms” will become secondary as we seek to follow the will of the Father. John the Baptist knew his purpose was to decrease in order that Christ might increase. In one manner of speaking, each generation should strive “to work themselves out of a job” for the Kingdom is bigger than one person or even one church. We will never be the church that demonstrates the heart of God until we reach beyond ourselves by serving the poor and planting churches. Our ministry must multiply, if we are to reach this world for Christ. A HEALTHY CHURCH WILL GROW NUMERICALLY – WITNESS CONVERSIONS – MULTIPLY THRU REPRODUCTION! Thanks for being a part of our family! Frank and Linda Cargill
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
OK LAH OMA MIS S ION S
CE LEBRAT I O N Is the Great Commission more of a strong suggestion rather
than an authoritative mandate? Well, it probably depends on how you view the Lordship of Christ. We involve ourselves in missions not because the need is great (and, the need is truly immense), but because of loving obedience. Hudson Taylor said, “The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.” On April 24, 2018 we have the pleasure of celebrating some results of our obedience. Oklahoma Missions Celebration is a gathering for rejoicing in the partnership between missionaries and local churches among our great state. We will not only reflect back but also give reports on what God is doing through us around the world as well as forecast in faith concerning our part in global projects for the future. Retired missionaries will be honored and the tremendous, groundbreaking plans on our Oklahoma Arab World Initiative will be shared as well.
Please join us as we celebrate Oklahoma Missions in an experience expressed through a delicious meal, riveting media, inspiring testimonials, music and color from around the world. Through faithful Oklahoma giving in monthly support as well as project money through BGMC, STL, LIFE, and LFTL for missionary efforts, our legacy in global evangelism continues. So, let’s celebrate it! Oklahoma Missions Celebration Lawton First Assembly April 24, 2018 Noon – 1:30pm This event is FREE to all who attend. However, we need your RSVP online today (okag.org/missionscelebration). Space is limited! For more information, please feel free to call our office. Rejoicing and Responding in His Name, Darren Pilcher
DARREN PILCHER M IS S IO N S DIRE C TO R EX EC UT IV E PASTO R DA R R E N . P ILC H ER @ O K AG. O R G @ DA R R E N P ILC H E R
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FINANCE
EF FE C T IVE AN D
EFFICIENT Church leadership is as much about behind-the-scenes
administration as it is about up-front leadership. Building infrastructure to accomplish a vision requires as much (if not more) effort as does being up front communicating the vision. Good organizations learn how to accomplish both.
The filter of “effective and efficient” will cause us to look at things differently. It will be uncomfortable. It will surface the need for personal development and greater dependency on God in our lives. It will lead to uncomfortable conversations (mostly about our own leadership). Most importantly it will enable us to become better leaders and better stewards of what God has put in our charge.
One characteristic well run churches have in common is that they ask good questions. One of the best questions to apply to decisions within a ministry context is to ask, is this decision going to be effective and efficient? This question applies at almost every level and to almost every decision a church leader makes. Anywhere the resources of time, money, facilities, and volunteers can be put to work, this question is necessary. At its core, looking at issues through the lens of their effectiveness and efficiency is all about stewardship. It is about looking at your resources (people, money, facilities, time, influence, etc.), and asking if each is being developed and utilized to its highest and best use.
what is expedient is not always what is best in the long-term. You don’t have to apply this filter to your decision making process very long to discover that “effective and efficient” can be an uncomfortable measuring stick. It is for this reason that many church leaders opt to make decisions based on what is expedient. Expedient is easy. Expedient is comfortable. Expedient does not make waves…at least in the short-term. But what is expedient is not always what is best in the long-term. As leaders who care about the long-term health and sustainability of what God has called us to accomplish, it would serve us well to begin doing away with what is easy and comfortable and begin to look at what is best for our churches. This is especially true when what is best for the church in the long-term may not be what is best for us in the short-term.
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CHURCH
W H AT ’S
HAPPENING MAIN EVENT 2018 MAIN EVENT INFORMATION Looking down the road, I am so excited about this year’s Main Event Men’s Conference scheduled for September 28-29 at Sparks Campground. Our theme this year is Courageous and we are challenging men to step out and boldly follow God’s purposes and plans for them. We believe that this will be a fantastic weekend that will revive and renew the men of your congregation. I am so excited to announce that Scotty Gibbons will be our Guest Speaker this year! Scotty has invested over 20 years of ministry in the local church and currently travels and speaks at youth, adult, and family events across the nation. He has a passion for leadership development and I know that he will have a powerful word for the men of Oklahoma. We will be sending out promotional information beginning in April so that men can make plans to join us. Registration for Men’s Conference will open on May 1st at the low introductory rate of $69! This price will be good for one month only, then the price will increase. So make plans today to register early!
LIGHT FOR THE LOST I want to say a huge thank you to all that have supported Light for the Lost in 2017. Because of your faithfulness to the Lord and your commitment to supply the needs of your missionaries around the world, we were able to raise over $660,000 for evangelistic materials making an eternal impact in the lives of so many! I appreciate all that you have done to make the gospel accessible to those who desperately need to hear of God’s love for them! There are many resources available to help share the vision of Light for the Lost with your congregation. They can be found at: www.lftl.ag.org
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SENIOR ADULT CONFERENCE I want to encourage you to connect your Senior Adults with the upcoming National Senior Adult Conference, September 4-6 in Branson Missouri. Registration is open and spots are filling fast for this incredible conference. Their registration includes three meals, general and breakout sessions, and a Branson Belle Cruise ticket for Thursday evening! Special guests include Doug Clay, Rick DuBose, Greg Mundis, Rick Allen and The Hoppers in concert! You can find more information at www.samconference.ag.org Thank you for the opportunity to serve this fellowship. We have some of the greatest ministry leaders anywhere! May God’s richest blessings rest on you! Chad Brodrick
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WOMEN’S
WOM EN IN LE AD E RS H IP
LUNCHEON Ladies I am so excited about our Women in Leadership Luncheon next month on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 12 Noon, in
Lawton, Oklahoma! Held in conjunction with Century Leadership Conference and the Oklahoma District Council, I pray you will make your plans now to join us! It will be such a powerful time in God’s presence with inspirational woman and friend – Deanna Shrodes, Director of PF Women! (Read more on Deanna below.) She has proven leadership skills, a love for Women’s Ministries and exemplifies true dependence upon the leading of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We can learn and imitate so much from her, please don’t miss girls! • • • •
Registration is Open NOW @ OKAG.org/Luncheon. The Deadline to Register is Monday, April 16th. *There will be NO tickets sold at the door, since this is a catered event. $25 pp includes a gourmet, all-you-can-eat, hot lunch buffet, dessert and a free gift. Someone at each table will win a beautiful centerpiece. Special presentation by: Lawton First AG Women’s Ministries, “Girlfriends,” Debbie Pratt, Director
GUEST SPEAKER: DEANNA SHRODES Deanna Shrodes, is the Women’s Ministries Director for the Pen-Florida District of the Assemblies of God. She took on the role of Director of PF Women at an extremely challenging time in the department’s history. Under her leadership, the department paid off almost $75,000 of debt in six months of time as well as achieved a new level in reaching and empowering women across the state of Florida. Deanna is most passionate about investing in leaders and leadership health and is an Ordained minister
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with the Assemblies of God. She has served as co-pastor alongside her husband Larry, for 30 years. Together, they are Lead-Pastors of Celebration Church Tampa (AG). Deanna is a speaker in demand in the United States and abroad, and is an accomplished musician, worship leader and recording artist. Additionally, she is an award-winning writer of four books, and has been featured in many publications worldwide, including The Huffington Post. She is currently studying for her masters in leadership at Southeastern University and will graduate in December of 2018. Deanna has three adult children. You can read Deanna’s blog at www.deannashrodes.net.
YOUTH
T H AT ’S A
WR AP Thank you to everyone who helped with the Oklahoma candy
sale! We are still receiving final totals and wrap-up information from across the state. If you have not already turned in yours in, please do so ASAP. We will start mailing out prizes once all info is in.
If you know of someone who is interested in being a lifeguard this summer as SPARKS Youth Camp, please call OYM office and speak with Miriam Luginu or by email at Miriam.Luginu@okag.org.
YOUTH PASTOR BIO: WES LAWHORN Wes Lawhorn is the Youth Pastor of Fusion Youth at Cornerstone Church in Bristow, OK. He has been serving there under Pastor Mark Lehman and Pastor Mark Evans since March of 2017. Simultaneously, Wes is working towards achieving a degree in Christian Leadership at Southwestern Christian University. Wes grew up in Copan, Oklahoma and was an active member of Spirit Church in Bartlesville. He is incredibly thankful for Pastor Darryl Wootton and Youth Pastor Jordan Moore for their wisdom and guidance in his life. He is also thankful for the leadership and influence of Doug Everaard as the District Youth Director. In his free time, Wes enjoys playing and coaching sports - especially golf. He formerly was a part of the Southwestern Christian University Golf Team and still enjoys being able to play with family and friends. Growing up, the Assemblies of God youth camps had a tremendous impact on Wes’ life, for that is where he initially felt the call to youth ministry. He has a great passion for the youth generation and has hopes of one day ministering to students all across the world. Wes has a growing passion to see students discover and walk in their own personal calling. He also has a huge heart for discipleship and taking relationships deeper than surface level. At Fusion Youth, through the help of his youth and adult leaders, they are trying to cultivate an atmosphere to where students can come to a place of God-centered revival.
APRIL 21, 2018
Gates Open at 10:30am Early Bird // $20.00 (Ends April 14th)
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CHILDREN
M A RC H MIS S ION S
MADNESS Every year during the month of March, BGMC runs its annual
campaign called “March Missions Madness-Lost Change for Lost Souls.” This campaign takes place throughout March. The month of March was chosen because National BGMC Day is the second Sunday in March. The purpose of this campaign is to bring special attention to BGMC and what it does. The object of the campaign is to get every person in the church involved by looking for lost change (money) for one month in order to reach lost kids around the world. Lost kids are reached by supplying our missionaries with the supplies they need to spread the gospel. We suggest you give every person in the church a Buddy Box. These boxes are available at myhealthchurch.com and come folded flat so they take up little storage space. Because they are folded flat, they fit into church bulletins. This is an easy way to get a BGMC offering container to every church person. The Buddy Boxes are the size of a juice box container. These boxes are also more cost effective for BGMC. Challenge the congregation to search their homes, cars, sofas, washing machines, dresser drawers, etc., to find change that is “lost.” By giving this lost change to BGMC, lost souls will be reached with the gospel. The Buddy Boxes are to be turned in when they are full. Some people will fill them in one week, so give them another box to fill. Announce that all boxes should be turned in on the last Sunday. Some people will continue to fill their boxes throughout the year. Get on board with BGMC for 2018 and let this be the greatest giving year for BGMC in Oklahoma!
KIDS CAMP REGISTRATION Kids Camp 2018 Registration is underway! July will be here before you know it. Camp Coordinators get your kids registered as soon as possible. Spots are filling up fast. Go to www.okag.org/kidscamp for more info and get your campers registered today!
KIDS CAMP INTERNS We are looking for mature, Spirit-filled Christians who have a genuine love for kids. The ability to work in harmony with those whose views may be different from your is a must for a Summer Inter. Summer Interns must be willing to commit to serve the entire camp season, which is June 28 – July 28. All Summer Interns are required to attend a weekend training session, June 1 – June 3. Summer Interns will learn the integral workings of camp. They will work to prepare the camp prior to the camper’s arrival. This will include cleaning, office work, manual labor, etc. Once camp starts, Summer Interns will assist in any position to help make the camp run smoothly. OCM Summer Interns do not go home on the weekends. This time is spent preparing the camp for the next week and preparing our hearts for servanthood. Summer Interns should be able to work well with others. They need to be able to take instruction and follow through until the task is complete. Summer Interns should not be afraid of hard work. Summer Interns must focus on insuring that each child has the best camping experience possible. All Summer Interns must be at least 17 years of age. This is a volunteer position and space is limited. Go to www.okag.org/kidscampintern and apply today!
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CHI ALPHA
HA PPY E AST E R FROM
CHI ALPHA The 2nd edition of Ramen Noodles for the Collegiate Soul is available this spring to help prepare your seniors for college and life ahead. We look forward to working with you, give us a call for the details.
OKLAHOMA MISSIONS BENEFIT The 29th Chi Alpha Classic is joining together with the Oklahoma Missions Golf Benefit for an awesome Missions Celebration! Monday, June 17 at the Gaillardia Golf Course in OKC. Details are available at www.okag.org/golf.
Oklahoma XA teams are heading to both coasts for an incredible week of training May 12-19 for the Student Institute in Campus Missions in Bellingham, WA and Nags Head, NC. Registrations are due by April 1.
GREG & SUSAN TIFFANY CHI ALPHA XAOKLAHOMA@AOL.COM 405-203-7377 XAoklahoma.com
G I R L S M I N I S TR I E S POWER SURGE MARCH 24, 2018 Bethesda Church 3101 SW 89th St. OKC, OK
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Oklahoma Girls! You gave $8,525.38 to Coins For Kids Caring For Baneasa project for Romania . Oklahoma was 8th in the nation!
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SPANISH
CO
WORKERS
This is a great time of the year. Cold weather is leaving us and Spring time is right around the corner.
Pastor, you must plant in order to see the increase. We all want to see the increase but we must work. Let’s work and work together during this planting time of the year.
It’s about that time to think about planting a garden if you are into that sort of thing. I know that the garden is a lot of hard work: the working of the soil, the sowing of the seeds, the praying for rain, and the waiting for the vegetables to ripen and be ready to eat.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Paul tells us in the Bible about planting and watering. In the book of First Corinthians chapter 3 and verse 6, Paul says, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” Pastors, we work together. Paul goes on to say in verse 9, “We are laborers together with God.” We must work together to see a harvest. Have you ever thought that if you will work with other pastors and evangelists, you will see a great Harvest?
August 10-11
Annual Camp Meeting, Sparks
September 22
Missions Convention, Tulsa
September 29
Missions Convention, Muskogee
October 20
Workshop for Leaders and Pastors, Muskogee
Working together can become hard, but if we have one goal in mind (souls) we will see an increase. If we plant, we will see a harvest. We can only see the harvest, if we plant. We must prepare the soil, the souls of the lost. We must plant the seed, the Word of God. We must pray over the seeds that we have planted. Then we must watch God give us the increase.
November 17
Workshop for Leaders and Pastors, Norman
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ROYAL RANGERS Oklahoma Royal Rangers have some great events coming soon! • • • •
Leaders Conference – March 10 Shooting Sports Camp March 22-25 District Pow Wow – June 8-10 Junior Leadership Training Academy June 20-24
You can find registration forms online at okroyalrangers.com or by calling Sid McCoy (405)488-7004. We would like to recognize some recent changes for our District Staff. The current District Deputy Director, Rev. Daniel Clark has accepted an appointment as South-Central Region Training Coordinator. The current District Shooting Sports Director, Kasey Bruce has accepted an appointment as the Royal Rangers National Shooting Sports Assistant Director. Our current District Webmaster, Joe Blackwood has accepted an appointment as District Communications Coordinator. Joe shared some thoughts I would like to pass along:
“With more and more homes lacking at least one parent, its falling to churches to provide programs to develop our boys into real men and followers of Jesus Christ. Royal Rangers is a place for boys to find a hope and a purpose in today’s chaotic world and prepare them to take it on instead of being lost in it. I am one of those success stories. Now I seek out others. If it wasn’t for this gender specific ministry and its volunteers (like Chris Anderson & Blaine Ryals), I never would have accepted Christ. I am humbled to be part of this life altering organization. I strongly encourage anyone who can to support us through finances or skills to do so. You can make a difference. The tiniest efforts breed lasting changes to boys’ lives”. Rev. Joe Blackwood OK District Communications Coordinator SID McCOY R OYAL R ANG E R S MR SIDMCCOY@G MAIL . CO M (4 0 5) 4 8 8 - 7 0 0 4 v OKLAHOMA OUTLOOK | 13
IN MEMORY
Carol W. Elkins
10/24/1927 - 3/1/2018 Reverend Carol Wayne Elkins passed from this life on March 1, 2018 at home with family by his side, at age 90. Carol was born on October 24, 1927 in Briscoe County, on a ranch between Clarendon and Silverton, Texas. He spent his early years in New Mexico, joined the Army Air Corp where he served in Guam. Carol married the love of his life Eleanor Josephine Porter on May 26, 1952 in Hurley, New Mexico and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage before Eleanor’s passing in December of 2017. Carol worked in Civil Service at Tinker Air Force Base and retired from Altus Air Force Base. Carol and Eleanor devoted 65 years to the Gospel, volunteer prison ministries, Carol visited the county jail weekly, it was a huge part of who he was, rain or shine he was there, helping anyone in need and always looking out for others. He also had a weekly radio broadcast.
Brother Elkins is survived by three sons Rex Elkins and wife Karen of Henryetta, Ricky Elkins and wife Kae of Sentinel and Allen Elkins of Clinton and one daughter Donna Gifford of Sentinel. Carol leaves a legacy of six grandchildren Bridgette, Cody, Kyla, Austin, Heather and Kraig and ten great-grandchildren Keelie, Kayden, Daryn, Kyann, Chamber, Chevelle, Jathan, Charity, Kelsey and Emma. Carol was preceded in death by his loving wife Eleanor, his parents, his sisters, his brothers, grandson Kyle Rex, great-grandson Ryan and son-in-law Darrin Keith Payne.
MINIST E RS’ SPOU SE S Mary Frances Cox 1/30/1923 – 11/24/2017 Edwina K. Simpson 3/02/1926 – 3/03/2018
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OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT NEWS PRAYER REQUESTS Steven Waters - permanent and full time job. Clint Gray - New church provision, right buyer for property and healing for Cassie Day of a cyst on the brain.
INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
PASTORS’ REPORTS Bob Wingo, Sr. Ada, reports one saved and one refilled in a Sunday night service. Huey Long, Allen, reports 11 were saved on Jan. 27th. Marketplace Youth Extravaganza had over 100 high school students. Larkin Enlow, Miami, reports two young adults saved in a Sunday morning service. Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports 12 year old boy saved in Sunday morning service. Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 12 saved in regular services, seven women and 13 men saved in jail ministry. Keith Ayers, Terral, reports 148 were saved in 3 night outreach of Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames of which hundreds were in attendance. Had one saved through food distribution.
TRANSFERS Welcome Mark Munter Benjamin Coats Seth Cash Bradley Smith Alan Albright Tyler Harris Gary White
From Arkansas Kansas Arkansas Arkansas Kansas Southern New England Alabama
Farewell Daniel Haase Robert Miller
To Southern Missouri North Texas
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Dale Floyd reports 45 men and women saved. Dan Parker reports four healed, one filled with the Holy Ghost and several saved in Texas revivals. Alex Hanna reports 959 Arabs and Muslims were saved, delivered or healed on Israel missions trip and thru world-wide live TV programs.
NEW PASTORS Boynton Dean Moore Finley Glory Hill Ron Brannan Soper Raymond Doke, Sr. Frederick Lighthouse Cathedral James D. Johnson Shady Point First Richard Ferguson
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