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DISTRICT CALENDAR
Publisher
FEBRUARY
Frank Cargill
Sectional Council Tour: Section 1................................................ February 1(Evening) Section 4................................................ February 2(Morning) Section 5W............................................ February 2(Evening) Section 6................................................ February 4(Morning) Section 3................................................ February 4(Evening) Section 2................................................ February 5(Morning) Section 11............................................. February 8(Evening) Section 12............................................. February 9(Morning) Section 9N............................................. February 9(Evening) Section 8 ............................................... February 16(Morning) Section 5E.............................................. February 16(Evening) Section 9S.............................................. February 18(Morning) Section 7................................................ February 18(Evening) Section 10 ............................................ February 19(Morning) School of Ministry Game Day ..... February 6 Credentials Testing Day.................. February 6 Chruch Planting Day......................... February 7 Ordination Interviews...................... February 15 Girls Retreat........................................... February 19-20
Editor
World Day of Prayer.......................... March 5 School of Ministry Game Day...... March 6 Credentials Testing Day ................ March 6 National Royal Rangers Council.. March 11-13 BGMC Day.............................................. March 21 Guys Get-Away.................................... March 26 State Bible Quiz.................................. March 26-27 Palm Sunday......................................... March 28
Jill Everaard Elizabeth Moon Greg Tiffany
Jack Salkil
Designer
Brandon Knight
Copyeditor
Barbara Miller
...................................................................................... General Presbyters
Sectional Presbyters
Frank Cargill
Arlis Moon
Superintendent
Section 1
Craig Dacus
Leo Guthrie
Assistant Superintendent
Section 2
Tom Goins
Melvin Baker
Secretary-Treasurer
Section 3
Executive Presbyters
Steve Rose
Curtis Owens
Bruce McCarty
Ron McCaslin
MARCH
Other Contributors
Ministry Directors
Section 4
Section 5E
Darryl Wootton Section 5W
Doug Everaard
Doyle Seeley
Dean Guthrie
Weldon Wright
Darren Pilcher
Micah Wells
Youth Ministries
Children’s Ministries
Church Ministries
Michelle Pilcher Women’s Ministries
Jack Salkil
Administrator
Lindell Warren Missions
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Steve Lance Section 9S
Ron Meador Section 10
Billy Martin Section 11
T.D. Gifford Section 12
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/ SUPERINTENDENT
PENTECOSTAL “Everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit”
LEADERSHIP FRANK CARGILL
Motivation causes an individual to reach beyond dreams in quest for suc-
display of action may describe others. However, many influences impact
cess; therefore, the person driven to excel and who steps up to the next
the formation of leaders.
level emerges as a leader. Leadership comes in multiple shapes and sizes, acknowledged in various degrees, and discovered in organizations of all
Leadership characteristics develop in relationship to the background and
description. The diversity found among leaders challenges the definition
the value system of the individual. Specific factors manifest themselves
of leadership; however, an analysis of traits and characteristics reveals
in the leadership style of one who values biblical principles. Reliance
many common threads.
upon the Spirit of God determines personal values, moral standards, and the significance of accomplishments. Pentecostal leadership emerges.
Observers use measurable objectives in evaluating leadership. People
Such leadership pursues a higher calling, and decisions reflect eternal
judge the effectiveness of leaders by the finished product that emerges
standards.
from a specified course of action. Those involved in leadership constantly orchestrate change and provide direction for the future.
Individuals who base their significance upon the operational gifts of the Holy Spirit demonstrate what it means to serve as pliable vessels.
Positive and negative responses define a leader. Accomplishments serve
The Pentecostal experience impacts daily living as well as leadership
to substantiate the effectiveness as well as the relevance of leadership.
principles. Pentecostal leaders operate with recognition of their role in
Many factors and demands associated with a leader’s personal journey
the family of God. Their hands become an extension of His hands. Their
help to shape and form him or her. Great leadership finds its roots in
lives function as mirrors of His love. They have experienced the same
dreams and creativity; however, unless the potential leader casts a
transformational power imparted and distributed on the Day of Pentecost
vision, those unique moments of reflection die in obscurity. A vision
as described in the Acts of the Apostles. Their leadership demonstrates
alone breeds frustration unless followed by the birth of a strategic plan of
Pentecostal values regarding personal perspectives, direction in vision
“Great leadership finds its roots in dreams and creativity; however, unless the potential leader casts a vision, those unique moments of reflection die in obscurity.”
casting, commitment to pursuit of discipleship, and confidence in the eternal process. My daily prayer cries anew unto God for a generation that experiences and exercises Pentecostal leadership!
Pursuing His Passion
action. At the end of the journey, people rate a leader by the final chapter
Frank and Linda Cargill
and the impact of the leader’s life upon those who follow.
Your Pentecostal Pastor
The journey shapes a leader. A single event may crown a hero; but a leader emerges in the process of a chain of events that move from present reality and arrive at an anticipated future.
FRANK CARGILL Superintendent 405.475.1100 frank.cargill@okag.org
Leadership styles vary greatly from person to person. The specific assignment and the area of responsibility may dictate style while motivational techniques may define some individuals. Mood swings and inappropriate
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/ SECRETARY-TREASURER
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TIDBITS & TIPS TRANSFERS
2010 MILEAGE ALLOWANCE The mileage allowance set by IRS for 2010 is .50 per mile. It is important to keep your mileage log for your records.
LOCAL CHURCH 501-C3 All Assemblies of God churches are covered under the General Council 501C3 status. The local church does not need to file for their own 501C3. If you would like to have a letter from General Council to give evidence of your local church status. Please contact dheck@ag.org. She will be glad to send the letter to you. The following information is needed: Church Name – Church Address – Church General Council number.
WELCOME: J. Scott Carper
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Rocky Mountain
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CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS FOR THE LOCAL CHURCH
North Texas Tennessee
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MEMORY Rev. W.W. Hays was born August 31, 1927 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the son of
ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS & REPORTS
Perry Hays and Etta (James)
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Hays. He married Edith Mae (Crase) Hays on August 4, 1945 in Cassville, Missouri. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2003 in Roland, Oklahoma. Rev.
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Hays passed this life on January 17, 2010 in Ft.
You can view the current and past copies of the Oklahoma Outlook by going online at www.okag.org. This is the quickest way to have your copy. It is posted online the date it is completed. The Oklahoma Outlook mailed to you comes later due to mailing preparation and mailing delays. We encourage you to obtain your Outlook online to save the expense of printing and mailing.
Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 82 years, 4 months and 11 days.
Survivors are: 5 daughters: Phyllis Anoatubby of Gowen, Ok., Barbara Hardison of Fredricksburg, Va., Doris Tomlin of Sallisaw, Ok., Sandra Smith of Van Buren, Ar. and Vivian Morris of Paris, Ar.--1 son: Daryl Hays of Boyd, Tx.--16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren--extended family: Judi and Jason Bryant--
TOM GOINS
Secretary / Treasurer 405.475.1100 tom.goins@okag.org
friend and caregiver: Mary Beasley--several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends-He was preceded in death by his wife: Edith Hays, parents: Perry and Etta Hays--2 grandsons: Weston Hays and Richard Smith--1 brother: Benny Hays-1 sister: Mary Smith
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/ YOUTH
or even wondering if I could survive on a deserted island. My fear then beI have often heard the question asked, “Does the
comes that we are offering a generation of youth a false sense of reality. That somehow fantasy and real life can meet somewhere in the middle
media influence culture or does culture influence the media?” I am not
and we choose to call it truth. I know that God created us with the ability
completely sure of the answer. I do know that we are infiltrated with
to use our imaginations. However, we as Christians have an obligation
images that are presented to us as “real life.” My question then becomes
to balance the imagination with the truth, who is Jesus Christ our Savior.
when did “real life” become scripted and idealized? Take reality televi-
We need to remember that God is the master of creativity, but that does
sion for example. We use the term reality, but it is the farthest thing from reality. The media has perfected taking what the world sees as ordinary and
“The only problem is that in our every day lives we are not signing for a record contract, racing across the world, or being placed on an island with a bunch of strangers. And yet we call it reality.”
not give us license to “create” our own reality and live by standards that are rooted in the non-truth. So this year, our theme for Girls Retreat is “Reality.” We want to
transforming it into extraordinary. The only problem is that in our every
help our young women across this state, plug back into truth, discover
day lives we are not signing for a record contract, racing across the world,
God in real life, and combat what we are willing to accept from the world
or being placed on an island with a bunch of strangers. And yet we call it
as reality. -JILL EVERAARD
reality. Encarta’s Dictionary defines reality as, “actual being or existence, as opposed to an imaginary, idealized, or false nature.” So isn’t the idea of “reality TV” a contradiction? And contradiction is not truth. I find myself watching these shows and being entertained by the thought of singing for millions or joining with my best friend to discover new worlds,
DOUG EVERAARD Youth Ministries Director 405.475.1182 doug.everaard@okag.org
www.facebook.com/dougeveraard www.twitter.com/ouoakley www.oklahomayouthministries.com
SYNERGY YOUTH WORKERS CONFERENCE
“The church is doing a great job right now of developing leaders, but we are falling short in making disciples.” Judy Gregory|former Jr High pastor at
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Granger Community Church Synergy Youth Workers Conference 2010
/ CHURCH It is with great excitement and anticipation that Michelle and I join the Oklahoma District team. We are honored to have been asked by Pastor Cargill to direct the division of Church Ministries for the churches of our great state.
Our passion is to see this “hope for the world” growing in strength
Our heart is to serve, partner and network across the communi-
insight into the servant leadership role among God’s people.
and effectiveness. Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, said, “It’s the church or it’s lights out…There is nothing like the local church when it’s working right.” We couldn’t agree more. Our family has had the privilege and blessing of being a part of a local body of believers all of our lives. We are who we are by the grace of God working through those churches. And, growing up in the homes of pastors and ministers has given us the special
ties, rural areas and cities where district family members minister. Please don’t hesitate to call on us as we are eager to know and
We would like to publicly thank Highpointe Church in Oklahoma
fellowship with you, your family and ministry. The division of
City, our latest pastorate, for being gracious enough to release us
Church Ministries covers everything from adult discipleship and
into this new season of ministry.
marriage enrichment to men’s and women’s ministries where Michelle serves as the women’s ministries director.
Again, our joy will be the connections that we make with you in the coming days.
We believe in the local church! These lighthouses of compassion and truth strategically planted among neighborhoods and metro areas are truly the hope for our land.
Serving You in Christ’s love…from our family to yours,
The Pilchers Darren, Michelle, Ethan and Emma
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/ CHILDREN That night as the park was about to close, my dad decided that Brian needed to experience at least one of the rides. Dad wasn’t easy on him at all. He should have started out on a carousel or something, but he didn’t. They headed straight to the parachute drop. I think I saw Brian turn three shades of green just standing in line. As the safety belt was being checked, Brian was just on the verge of a major meltdown. My dad very calmly put his arm around him and said, “Son, calm down. I’m right here. I’m not going to let anything happen to you.” With that being said, the ride started and the seat that my dad and Brian were sitting in shot straight up in the air. Mom and I stayed on the ground and watched as their seat became a little black dot a few hundred feet in the air. As the parachute started drifting down, I wondered how Brian was going to react, or if he had passed out on the way up. As they touched down, I got a first look at my bench riding friend, and he had the biggest grin on his face. “That was totally awesome! Can we do it again?” My immediate thought was, “The park is closing genius, where
DEAN GUTHRIE
were you this morning?” We headed for the gate as they made the last call to clear the park. Brian was still buzzing about his one ride adventure at Six Flags.
It was the end of my 6th grade year. My family was planning a trip to Six Flags Over Texas. I was an only child, and for the first time ever, my mom
God’s word says in Hebrews 13:5 – “Never will I leave you, never will I
and dad were going to let me bring a friend along on our family vacation.
forsake you.”
I thought long and hard about who I was going to choose to go with us. I decided to take my friend, Brian. He had no brothers and sisters either. It was just him and his mom. I thought it would be cool to let him come with us, because he didn’t get to go places like this very often. The day had come, and we were so excited. All the way to Arlington, we were planning and plotting our whole day at Six Flags. Brian had never been there, so I was filling him in on what the best rides were. I was telling him about the roller coasters, the scramblers, and the parachute drop. Once inside the gate, my parents had said the greatest thing any parent
What could possibly be more comforting than God’s promise to never leave or abandon us? It’s a promise that no person could make to another, but when God makes a pledge like this, we can be assured that He will keep it.
could ever say to their child. “Do you guys want to go off on your own,
You know, sometimes we don’t feel prepared or ready for the rides that
or do you want to stay with us?” That was music to my ears. By the time
life leads us on. We feel as though we will be safer watching the ride
we heard “stay with us,” we were on the other side of the park. Little did
from a park bench near by. How many times have we been urged by God
I know, my Six Flags adventure would have an unexpected turn. As we
to try something that is just a little outside our comfort zone? Today I
moved closer to the rides, Brian started getting a little nervous. It seemed
urge you, the next time that life decides to take you on a ride, remember
every ride we walked up to, he didn’t want to go on. After three hours of
that God is there sitting beside you. With his arm around you, He’s letting
walking around - not riding a single ride, we met up with my parents for
you know, “Calm down I’m right here. I’m not going to let anything happen
lunch.
to you.”
During lunch, they began to tell us of all of the rides and attractions they had been on - all of the really fast thrill seeker rides. I explained to them the scariest thing we rode on that day was a park bench. After lunch, I decided to stick with my parents. They backtracked through the park and rode all the rides again, this time with me. Brian would always find the nearest bench and sit there until we were finished.
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DEAN GUTHRIE
Childrens Ministries Director 405.475.1172 dean.guthrie@okag.org
/ MISSIONS
“Our bodies change, our environment changes, government changes, people change and the church changes. We change to satisfy a need or we change out of desire.” Life is about change. Our bodies change, our environment changes, government changes, people change and the church changes. We change to satisfy a need or we change out of desire. For the record, I am excited about the changes we see being implemented in the district leadership. The restructuring should catapult us forward in the years ahead. Please know that I fully support our superintendent and the changes he is making. In this year of transition I will still be involved to some degree with Men’s Ministries. Darren Pilcher will be an excellent leader. I look forward to working with him and lending my support to his vision. At our November Council I quickly listed major changes I have witnessed in missions over
Today, we have MORE:
Open Doors Partnership Humanitarianism Technology Communication Specialization Secular Covering Centralization Personnel Travel Education Money Prayer Discipleship Church Plants Souls
the last couple of decades. Missions in the
Yes, we have more of most everything in mis-
Assemblies of God stays on the cusp of ways to
sions. With this abundant life in missions we
better win our world to Christ. The changes we
can do more and reach more. PTL!
LINDELL WARREN UPDATES ON PERSONNEL Because of an editing error Stephen Kuert was omitted from last month’s list of missionaries returning stateside this year. Stephen will be back in Oklahoma in mid summer – July or August. Another word of explanation please? Because our Outlook is now on-line greater care has to be given to listing the names of our missionaries. So, if you wonder why some names do not appear in print it could be because they labor in a sensitive country. The Missions office would be happy to answer any questions regarding personnel.
LINDELL WARREN Missions Director 405.475.1162 lindell.warren@okag.org
see in modern missions are producing More.
EVERY CHURCH, SUPPORTING EVERY MISSIONARY, GOING EVERYWHERE, & REACHING EVERYONE February 2010 | 9
//GIRLS MINISTRIES Welcome 2010! Welcome new vision and new ideas for winning girls to Jesus Christ! I am so excited about this new year and what I can do to help Oklahoma girls and leaders in our wonderful churches across the state. We have several events on the calendar for the early part of 2010 that your girls and leaders will not want to miss. Girls Retreat at Crossroads Church, OKC on Feb. 19-20 will be a wonderful time of ministry to your 6th-12th grade girls and we always love working along with the OYM!
Conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri. March 1-2 is National Girls Ministries sessions so don’t miss it! I will be doing a session on Teen Girl Ministries and there will also be a District Connection time so “meet me in St. Louis”!
//CHI ALPHA FOR THE
LOVE OF STUDENTS This year, Feb 14 is both Valentine’s Day & Chinese
2009 Coins For Kids project for the nation is PROJECT INDIA, and your Girls Ministries has until March 31 to send in funds for the kids of India. Have a great year and if we can do anything to assist you in gender specific ministries please contact me or your Sectional Girls Specialist.
March 1-5 2010 CLARITY, North American Children’s Ministries
NewYear (year of the Tiger!) With Chinese students being one of the largest international student groups on our campuses. Just another reminder that as we love students we have the opportunity to show God’s Love to the World!
2010 XA MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES Globally 2010 is the year of
LIZ MOON
Girls Ministries Director 405.475.1172 elizabeth.moon@okag.org
the Tiger. May the tenacity of a Tiger rise up within each of us as we strive to see Christ lifted up on our campuses, in the marketplace & around the World! Thanks for your prayers as we strive to equip,
GREG TIFFANY
Chi Alpha Director 405.308.3737 XAoklahoma@aol.com
empower & mobilize students with a vision bigger than themselves. 2010 XA teams include: * OKC Inner City Outreach March 27-29 * Haiti (with UCO XA)
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* Chiapas, Mexico May 16-25 (with OU XA) * Rwanda May-June (with OSU XA) * Costa Rica June 30-July 10 * South Africa July 16-26 (with SWOSU XA) For more info on these or other XA opportunities give us a call, we would love to hear from you!
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PRAYER REQUEST
PASTORS’ REPORTS
Rebecca Morphew – 5 month old grandson needs healing. Clint Gray – financial miracle for building fund. Alfred Pearson- job and direction. Alex Hanna – Egyptians Christians being persecuted by Muslims.
INFORMATION
Phillip Clements, Barnsdall, reports 5 saved in regular services. Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk reports 1 saved, 2 rededicated and
1 healed in regular services.
Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
Larry Hatfield, Chickasha, reports several saved and
NEEDED Nicoma Park Family Life needs a part time children’s pastor and a part time music minister. Contact Pastor Gene Allen at (405) 7089987 or email pastorhga@familylifeag.com.
rededicated in regular services.
John Newland, Waurika, reports 2 rededicated. Darrell Coffman, Mangum reports 10 saved. Dale Tarp, Wilson, reports 8 children saved in children’s church.
BIRTHS
Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 29 saved during Christmas
Reverend Tamara Duke would like to announce the birth of her 3rd
child, Emma Marie Mae Duke, born on 12- 28-09 weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. And was 18” long.
Program.
Mark Fox, Meeker, reports 5 saved in regular services. One
healed from heart condition and 1 healed from kidney
Rev. and Mrs. Kent Crawford announce the birth of their daughter,
failure.
Adlee Grace Crawford, on 12-07-09, weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. And was
Monroe Lowrimore, Sallisaw, reports 2 saved in regular
17” long.
Mr. Brady and Rev. Shanna Baker announce the birth of their lst child, Caiden Brady Baker, born on 12-4-09, weighing 6 lbs. and 5 ozs. And was 19 ½” long.
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services.
Pete Peterman, Hitchcock, reports 1 saved in regular services. Don Ramsey, North Rock Creek, reports 8 children saved in
Christmas service. Three adults saved during 2009.
EVANGELIST’S REPORTS Ken Burge reports 36 saved and 51 filled with the Holy Ghost. Robert and Jan Teel reports 6 saved and 6 filled with the Holy
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Ghost in December. In 2009 367 saved and 75 filled.
Keith Peach reports 1 saved. David Crittenden reports many healed and set free. Tina Richardson reports 1 deaf lady rededicated and 1 deaf
man filled with the Holy Ghost.
Charles Holybee reports 4 saved in jail. Harold Powell reports 1 saved through personal witnessing.
If you know what a hashtag or DM is, you’re probably
Alex Hanna reports 2,200 saved through Satellite Arabic Chris
on twitter. Take a second and add @OKDCofAG
tian TV, 140 saved in Egypt and 75 saved from serious
to the list of people you follow, and stay current on
illnesses.
upcoming events and news.
Dale Floyd reports over 400 men and women saved in prison
services in 2009.
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