May 2010 | 1
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Publisher
Frank Cargill
MAY School of Ministry Game Day...... May 1 Credentials Testing Day ................ May 1 National Day of Prayer.................... May 6 Fun Arts................................................... May 15 Youth Camp #1.................................. May 24 - 28 Youth Camp #2.................................. May 31
JUNE District Royal Rangers PowWow June 4-6 School of Ministry Game Day...... June 5 Credentials Testing Day ................ June 5 Youth Camp #3.................................. June 7-11 Youth Camp #4.................................. June 14-18 Youth Camp #5.................................. June 21-25 I-Camp.................................................... June 28 - July 2
Editor
Jack Salkil
Other Contributors Mark Fitzgerald Marvin Lemke Ron Meador Elizabeth Moon Greg Tiffany
Designer
Brandon Knight
Copyeditor
Barbara Miller
...................................................................................... General Presbyters
Sectional Presbyters
Frank Cargill
Arlis Moon
Superintendent
Section 1
Craig Dacus
Leo Guthrie
Assistant Superintendent
Tom Goins
Secretary-Treasurer
Executive Presbyters Curtis Owens Ron McCaslin
Section 2
Melvin Baker Section 3
Steve Rose Section 4
Bruce McCarty Section 5E
Darryl Wootton
Ministry Directors
Section 5W
Doug Everaard
Section 6
Youth Ministries
Dean Guthrie
Children’s Ministries
Darren Pilcher Church Ministries
Michelle Pilcher
Doyle Seeley Weldon Wright Section 7
Micah Wells Section 8
David Brooks Section 9N
Women’s Ministries
Steve Lance
Jack Salkil
Section 9S
Executive Administrator
Don Barnes
Lindell Warren
Section 10
Missions
Billy Martin Section 11
T.D. Gifford Section 12
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/ SUPERINTENDENT
As your Pastor, it is my honor to place this special edition in your hand as part of the 97th Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies of God. We live in exciting days and are privileged to be part of God’s outpouring in these latter days.
ARMON NEWBURN
“a preacher of the Gospel”
Perhaps, no District Council can be compared with this 2010 event. Our church family gathers with no announced elections and with no scheduled resolutions to consider. We have come to hear what the Spirit would
Former District Superintendent, Armon Newburn, went to his eternal home on Sunday, March 7, 2010. His entrance into heaven occurred near the morning hour when he had stood on thousands of times to proclaim the Word. His legacy affirms his passion – “a preacher of the Gospel.” Brother Newburn was born November 16, 1932 in Wister, Oklahoma. He was proud to be known as a native son of the Sooner State. He was credentialed with the Oklahoma District, the only district with which he was ever a member, for approximately 58 years. He married JoAnn (Boyd) Newburn on June 14, 1952 in Poteau, Oklahoma. They devoted 27 years to pastoral ministry serving 4 Oklahoma churches – Wister Assembly, Duncan First, Muldrow First, and Tulsa Woodlake. In addition, he served 4 years as District Christ’s Ambassadors President, 14 years as an Executive Presbyter, 3 years as Assistant Superintendent, and 17 years as District Superintendent. Reverend Newburn served the General Council of the Assemblies of God for 8 years as non-resident Executive Presbyter, 31 years as a General Presbyter, and gave many years to various colleges and universities. Throughout his ministry, Brother Newburn maintained a fervent spirit for the cause of missions. He exemplified a passion to reach every person with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was under his leadership that Turner Falls Youth Camp was purchased and many construction projects were completed. Thousands of people have been impacted by his unwavering loyalty to the Assemblies of God and his personal commitment to preaching. In addition to Sister Newburn, he is survived by a son, Greg and wife Susan Newburn, of Broken Arrow and a daughter, Lisa Parsons, of Tulsa as well as 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Allie, Emily, Amanda, and Nicholas. Our loss is heaven’s gain! The Oklahoma Fellowship will never be the same without his leadership. He marked a path for all to follow!
say to the church! The initiatives and the actions of these next few days must propel us forward to a new decade and a renewed challenge to His priorities. Due to the district calendar adjustments, including the change from fiscal year accounting to calendar year, we find this meeting only 5 months from our last District Council. Therefore, the 97th District Council will not be “normal” – if there is such a description. May 2010 be recorded as “The Council of the Spirit!”
I never remember a time in which I was more excited about the future of this Fellowship. We have a unique opportunity to reach the “NEXT GENERATION” as we anticipate an end-time harvest. This is our hour – “Night comes when no man can work.” Thank you, for allowing Linda and me to walk this road. We pledge our prayers, our love, and our commitment to our Oklahoma Family! Frank and Linda Cargill Oklahoma District Pastors
FRANK CARGILL Superintendent 405.475.1100 frank.cargill@okag.org
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TRANSFERS WELCOME: Tim Turner Peter R. Richardson Rebecca Richardson
FAREWELL: Jonas & Kimberly Goodman
from the office of the
Executive Administrator
Arkansas New York New York
A few weeks ago we were ask to serve in the capacity of Ex-
Arkansas
ecutive Administrator. The responsibility consisted of giving oversight to new camp facilities at Sparks, giving oversight to other property, assisting the local church in some of the church endeavors and in general striving to facilitate ministries across the district.
NEW PASTORS Jerod Smith
OKC Highpointe
Jairo Castro
Tulsa Iglesia Eficaz
Our Superintendent Brother Cargill is a man that strives to answer all calls and fulfill all requests. Consequently he is extremely busy, therefore my primary goal is to facilitate his ministry in any and all capacity.
check out
WWW.MINISTRYDIRECT.COM
Needless to say I have had the honor in being involved in several areas. The Sparks property is the primary area presently. We have begun doing the work at Sparks and feel that we have gotten on track with where we need to be. We have started the process of developing the water line and should have water before long. We are waiting on decision from DEQ in relation to the lagoon and hopefully we will be in full construction shortly. Continue to pray with us that this will take place quickly. Also, the ministry to the Oklahoma PK’S is very important to us. If you have not completed the PK information for your family please call or email for the form. (405) 475-1100 or jack.salkil@okag.org Remember that we stand ready to assist you and your church in any capacity that you will allow us to do so.
JACK SALKIL
Executive Administrator 405.475.1100 jack.salkil@okag.org
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/ SECRETARY-TREASURER
TRANSITIONAL LAUNCH I am excited as we prepare for our 97th District Council. We have made some important
OKLAHOMA
changes in the District this year and I believe
SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
it launches us to a higher level in every area of our District Ministries. The transition in each level of ministry enables us to minister to every minister and t0 each local church congregation.
We are here to help you accomplish your vision on the local level. It is our desire to partner with you as a team
This has been our best year in the Oklahoma School of Ministry. We have over 283 students currently enrolled. Every “Game Day” is exciting as we review and study each book. We have new students joining every month and finding it extremely fulfilling as they study and interact together. We have worked hard to make our studies affordable. The District Presbytery Board serve as coaches to our students without pay. They want to make an investment in the lives of the young ministers and it is working.
member and see your visions come to reality. I truly feel this will be our greatest year in
Students are inviting their family and friends to join them on a
church growth and attendance in Oklahoma.
“Game Day” and they are enjoying the excitement of the study and the new relationships built with other students and instruc-
We will credential more ministers in 2010
tors. Many of these guests are enrolling in the next course of
than we have ever credentialed in the history
study and find it extremely gratifying to learn more about the
of the Oklahoma District. We have candi-
Bible and the ministries within the church.
dates from all over the state of Oklahoma coming to us to express their desire to be in the ministry.
We are finding new areas of ministry that are needed in this harvest of the last days.
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF MINISTRY SCHEDULE MAY (testing on June 5)
Level 1 The Local Church in Evangelism
Level 2 Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come
Level 3 Church Administration, Law and Finance
JUNE (testing on July 3)
Level 1 A/G Missions, History, & Governance
Ministers are planting new churches and
Levcl 2 Effective Leadership
finding creative ways to reach the lost.
Level 3 Introduction to A/G Missions
I’m sure you will agree, if we are ever going to do anything for the Lord, we need to do it with a feeling of urgency. We don’t have much time, the hour is late and the time is short. We are playing the last few seconds of the game and we are determined to win the lost.
TOM GOINS
Secretary / Treasurer 405.475.1100 tom.goins@okag.org
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/ CHURCH
the
H C R U CH
Have you ever stopped to read the little sayings on church marques? Well, I’ve got my top ten favorites: 10. “Come in and let us prepare you for the finals.” 9. “Prayer – wireless access to God with no roaming fees.” 8. “Walmart is not the only saving place.” 7. “Try Jesus. If you don’t like Him, the devil will take you back.” 6. “You may party in hell but you will be the BBQ.” 5. “Life stinks. We have a pew for you.” 4. “Don’t give up! Moses was once a basket case.” 3. “You give God the credit. Now give God the cash.” 2. “Caution: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning.” 1. “God shows no favoritism. But our sign guy does – GO CUBS!” There are many methods in reaching people and creativity is needed in this day of visual overload. Here’s the point, however: The Church changes lives not by mere signage, but through sincere obedience to what they learn from God’s Word. The first church followers of Christ were accused of leading a revolt (Acts 5) and causing trouble all over the world or as one translation puts it “turning the world upside down” (Acts 17). There are two primary characteristics that stand out in making them “revolutionaries”: (1) their intense appetite for the apostles’ teaching, and (2) their uncompromising and radical obedience to what they heard and learned. This revolution came out of a new birth desire to learn from the apostles. Acts 2:42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” These apostles were teaching the Christ life, and the new converts were hungering to know more about it. This hunger turned into obedience…and thus a revolution. Church consultant Carl George tells the story of a visit he had with the pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, David Yonggi Cho. He asked Pastor Cho what the secret was to his church growing by 20 percent each year even after reaching several hundred thousand in size. His answer was quick and to the point: “That’s simple. You divide your church into groups of ten and require each group to win at least two people to Christ each year.” Carl responded by saying, “Yes, I understand, but what
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happens when those groups don’t win two people a year?” Cho answered, “But they do!” In dismay Carl said, “But what if a group doesn’t win two?” Pastor Cho immediately responded, “We would discipline them. Jesus said, ‘Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.’ If ten people do not win two people over the course of the year, it means they are not following Christ and need to be disciplined.” When I read that story, my intense reflection was not on their determination to discipline (which wouldn’t work the same in the American culture), but the enormous expectation to live in obedience! The New Testament Church brought a revolution to society because they took what they learned and put it into living! They were taught to stand firm, so they stood firm. They were taught to pray without ceasing, so they prayed all the time. They were taught to love their enemies, so they lived forgiveness. They were taught that all who call on the Name of the Lord could be saved, so they crossed racial divides and preached the Gospel. They were taught that it was God’s will to heal, so they laid hands on the sick and believed for their healing. They were taught to eagerly seek the Gifts of the Spirit, so they operated with those Gifts to edify the church body. They were taught to love one another, so they willingly gave the proceeds from the sell of houses and property to the church that no one among the household of faith would be in financial need. No wonder they were accused of starting a revolt and turning the world upside down. They lived what they learned!!! Erwin McManus’ observation is so true: “It is significant that the history of the 1st Century Church is called the book of Acts, not the book of truths.” May we who preach and teach God’s Word, pastor local congregations and serve in spiritual leadership seek a fresh enabling from the Spirit and serve with a greater passion to see those we lead live in simple yet profound obedience to what they learn…for the sake of a holy revolution!
Check out this resource. Great for a pastoral team book study. Insights that encourage a healthy focus in church life.
LIFE Pledge| Top 5 Churches 2009 Darren Pilcher
Church Ministries Director 405.475.1192 darren.pilcher@okag.org
/ WOMENS
We find the year 2010 already clipping by so quickly. It has been such a joy getting acquainted with the ladies of Oklahoma. But as much as I love meeting new people,
there is One I challenge each of us “to know” more than ever before. The words of Isaiah 43:10 beckon each of us. “You are my witnesses, declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that
Elite Ladies Luncheon a special tea for widowed minister’s wives
June 25th at 11:00 a.m. Hosted at “A Spot for Tea”
you may KNOW and BELIEVE me and understand that I am he.” Life gets demanding and our calendars are full on a daily basis. Are you taking the time to know Christ today? Are you believing Him for what concerns you? Once you begin to know Him you will soon realize you can believe in Him as well! Keep your relationship with Christ alive! Know Him for who he wants to be in your life today!
New Sectional Reps We have an awesome team of ladies who serve as our sectional leaders across the state. I am excited to announce three of our newest representatives. Section 2 - Darla Holmes Section 4 – ReBecca Yandell Section 10 – Debbie Pratt Thanks to all of our reps for hearts to serve their sections and our district.
Online Resources: Don’t forget to check out all the valuable resources found on our National Website. www.women.ag.org
Michelle Pilcher
Womens Director 405.475.1192 michelle.pilcher@okag.org
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/ YOUTH
EVOLUTION
of Oklahoma Student Ministries
Even though I did not grow up in this fellowship, I have lived long enough to remember how youth ministry was done 20 years ago in some of our churches. I recall the setup and breakdown of a make shift youth room every week: chairs, banners, visitor booths, screens, overheads/video projectors. All this, so that we could have a “cool” service for the teens. And as soon as service was over, it was teardown, so that the church could have a fellowship dinner that following Sunday. Miami First A/G | Pastor Raymond & Cynthia Frizzelle YP: Chad & Julie Allred
As the need to reach students has grown, so has our vision. On any given Wednesday night all across our state, you will find “youth centers” that have been built to reach out to the thousands of students in communities. Your first thought might be, well sure, that is definitely the case in the big cities, with their lavished suburbs. But upon a closer glance, you will find something exciting happening in our smaller towns. The dreams & visions of senior pastors and the faithful giving of their congregations are producing a new season in student ministries that is catching fire all across the state.
Meeker A/G | Pastor Charles & Sherry Pearcy YP: Steven & Sasha Salvidge
Within the last year, Miami, Meeker, & Enid have all seen their visions and dreams become a reality. Certainly it’s never been just about building a building, but the truth is, because of the investment now in a facility, and the growth of student ministries, there will be a return down the road in the form of faithful followers of Christ for that church, a stronger commitment to missions and missions giving, and the ultimate slam-dunk—more souls that enter the kingdom. Enjoy the pictures and keep dreaming those dreams in your place of labor; you never know what God might be
Enid Central A/G | Pastor Kevin & Tammie Ward YP’s Rodney & Kate Wardwell
BIBLE|quiz A League
1 Owasso First Assembly 2 Muskogee First Assembly 3 OKC Highpointe #4
trying to build in your part of the kingdom.
BOOK WORTH
READING
Top 3 Individuals
SPEED THE LIGHT
UPDATE Missionary : Shawn Lee Location : China Received a 2009 STL vehicle Missionary : Gary Gunsolus Location : US MAPS Ministries Received a 2009 STL vehicle
1 Jesse Wagner | Owasso First 2 Micah Samuelson | OKC Highpointe 3 Daniel Wagner | Owasso First
Novice League 1 Owasso #1 | Owasso First 2 OKC Highpointe *3 Tulsa Harvest *4 Owasso #3 | Owasso First *5 Tulsa Christian Chapel *Three way tie for 3rd broken by playoffs.
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DOUG EVERAARD Book:
The 4:8 Principle By:
Tommy Newberry
Youth Ministries Director 405.475.1182 doug.everaard@okag.org
www.facebook.com/dougeveraard www.twitter.com/ouoakley www.oklahomayouthministries.com
/ CHILDREN
Oklahoma Children’s Ministries believes in the importance of ministry to children.
JBQ – Junior Bible Quiz is a ministry that includes kids in grades first through sixth. Questions are asked from a fact pack containing 576 cards. The cards have a point value of 10, 20, and 30 points. A round of questions are asked from a 20 question set. The district is divided into leagues and the quizzers compete against each other within the league. From league competition, winners will move forward to district competition, as well as regional and national finals. This is a tremendous min-
Kids, especially in today’s society, must be equipped to face the
istry that can include all churches - regardless of their size. For
challenges of living their Christian faith in a culture that openly
more information, contact Larry Mullins at larrymullins@yahoo.
opposes Godly beliefs. It is the desire of OCM to partner with
com or go to the JBQ website at www.jbq.org/oklahoma.
children’s pastors and workers all over the state to train, equip, and serve them as they minister to the children of Oklahoma.
I-Camp, Kids Kamp, and Little Radicals - Every
Here is a list of just some of the ministries that we offer:
year we have children from all across Oklahoma gather together
B.G.M.C. - The Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge is
at the Turner Falls Campground. Camp is a week long glimpse of heaven for many children. They walk and talk, play and pray in
basically two fold: raising funds for vital missions projects and
an environment that is saturated with Christian principles, Godly
building a missions foundation in our children. There is noth-
role models, and spirit-filled services that allow kids to make
ing greater than getting children involved in raising support for
lifelong decisions to serve the Lord.
missions. Each year we have seen the giving effort increase. It is our passion that every church within the Oklahoma District gets
Our purpose is to serve the local church with their ministry to
involved in B.G.M.C. For more information, visit the www.bgmc.
children. This is a role that Joy and I do not take lightly. It is our
ag.org or you can e-mail David and Tracy Zentz, our District
passion to partner with you and do what we can to help you
BGMC Coordinators, at okbgmc@cox.net.
take children’s ministry to the next level.
Mpact Girls Club is a program for winning girls to Jesus Christ through love and acceptance. Mpact Girls Club provides an environment of support and accountability while helping girls to develop their gifts and abilities. In addition, girls build lifelong relationships with mentors who encourage girls to be
DEAN GUTHRIE
Childrens Ministries Director 405.475.1172 dean.guthrie@okag.org
spiritual leaders. For more information about Girls Ministries, you can contact our District Girls Ministries Coordinator Liz Moon, at elizabeth.moon@okag.org.
Royal Rangers is a Bible based, Christ centered ministry (program) for boys ages 5-17. This ministry consists of age appropriate Bible studies, activities, advancements, and merits. Royal Rangers are passionate about evangelizing, equipping, and empowering the next generation of Christ like men and lifelong servant leaders. For more information about Royal Rangers, contact our District Royal Rangers Coordinator, Marvin Lemke, at mlemke@royalrangers.net.
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/ MISSIONS
“With my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” Psalms 89:1, NIV
Praise God for another great year in missions giving! The thousands of people in our churches have once again demonstrated what partnership is all about. We rejoice with the Top 100 churches in Total Assemblies of God Giving for 2009. We also rejoice with the hundreds of other Oklahoma churches and the millions of dollars they gave to missions in the past calendar year. At the end of 2009 Oklahoma was credited with $16,153,130 in total Assemblies of God Giving, placing our district Number Three in the nation. For the first time ever we had 28 churches that gave in excess of $100,000 to Assemblies of God Missions. Four Oklahoma churches placed in the Top 100 Nationally. To God be the Glory! Mustang Tulsa Owasso Oklahoma City Tulsa Weatherford Tulsa Oklahoma City Bartlesville Oklahoma City Broken Arrow Edmond Oklahoma City Bartlesville Duncan Chickasha Lawton Oklahoma City Elk City Claremore Elk City Oklahoma City Ponca City Muskogee Miami Sand Springs Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Purcell Enid Noble Woodward McAlester Meeker Crescent Coweta Pawnee Oklahoma City
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The Bridge Carbondale Assembly of God Owasso First Assembly of God Harvest Assembly of God Church Woodlake Assembly of God Life Fellowship Christian Chapel Assembly of God Capitol Hill Assembly of God Tuxedo Assembly of God Crossroads Church The Assembly Spring Creek Assembly of God Highpointe First Assembly of God Bethel Assembly of God Grand Assembly of God First Assembly of God North Church First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Grandview Assembly of God The Rock Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Cathedral of Praise Bethesda Assembly of God People’s Church Memorial Assembly of God Central Assembly of God Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Assembly of God Assembly of God Assembly of God First Assembly of God Christ’s Legacy Church
$1,189,136.25 $671,358.90 $528,758.20 $354,545.71 $343,535.53 $342,361.16 $311,404.47 $298,661.28 $249,927.72 $223,631.37 $217,193.38 $215,434.02 $212,236.75 $196,178.57 $176,790.00 $168,557.26 $159,849.77 $151,639.80 $142,830.02 $140,664.73 $132,602.65 $127,631.30 $124,686.96 $121,195.20 $119,098.90 $119,050.94 $106,997.28 $102,400.00 $91,895.81 $82,928.42 $78,704.08 $77,735.71 $74,063.16 $63,270.74 $62,776.06 $62,356.39 $53,871.88 $52,494.42
Yukon Skiatook Tahlequah Muldrow Pawhuska Tulsa Sallisaw Lindsay Oologah Claremore Stigler Poteau Mannford Enid Prague Lone Grove Tulsa Oklahoma City Stillwater Broken Bow Vinita Lawton Commerce Clinton Sapulpa Marlow Sapulpa Duncan Chickasha Ardmore Tecumseh Ada Jenks Ardmore Sand Springs Wister Oklahoma City Wagoner Gans Haworth Fairland Wright City Bristow Cushing Muskogee Altus Fairview Tishomingo Disney Buffalo Nicoma Park Wilson Chandler Cordell
Discovery Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Garnett Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Assembly of God Verdigris Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Assembly of God First Assembly of God Assembly of God Assembly of God Eastland Assembly of God Southpointe Church Calvary Assembly of God First Assembly of God Family Praise Center Assembly of God Calvary Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God South Heights Assembly of God First Assembly of God Glenwood Assembly of God Cornerstone Assembly of God First Assembly of God Crystalrock Cathedral Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Newspring Assembly of God Provence Assembly of God Prattwood Assembly of God Assembly of God Faith Tabernacle First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God Central Assembly of God Glad Tidings Assembly of God Midway Assembly of God First Assembly of God Assembly of God First Assembly of God Family Life Assembly of God Assembly of God First Assembly of God First Assembly of God
$50,021.61 $49,423.14 $48,472.35 $44,746.23 $43,736.79 $42,964.90 $42,257.57 $40,681.18 $39,691.57 $39,586.30 $39,087.20 $38,775.40 $37,381.89 $36,900.00 $36,552.87 $36,265.38 $34,537.89 $34,111.67 $33,137.97 $33,128.96 $33,022.26 $32,734.93 $31,374.29 $31,309.00 $30,621.48 $29,907.66 $29,623.93 $29,601.79 $28,931.13 $27,465.61 $27,274.50 $27,093.88 $26,039.49 $25,826.64 $25,282.74 $25,260.27 $25,084.82 $25,068.70 $24,407.04 $24,381.23 $24,207.84 $24,173.36 $23,841.47 $23,795.02 $23,711.67 $23,212.16 $22,687.79 $22,041.77 $21,242.31 $20,435.08 $20,150.00 $20,002.61 $19,986.00 $19,927.00
LINDELL WARREN Missions Director 405.475.1162 lindell.warren@okag.org
ORDAINED MINISTERS
Elmer Hathaway
7/31/1927 - 12/13/2009
W.W. Hays
8/31/1927 - 1/17/2010
Dovie Harms
11/4/1929 - 3/27/2010
Henry Jacobs
12/13/1917 - 10/4/2009
Titus De Luca
6/24/1928 - 9/16/2009
Carol Jean Neel
6/18/1911 - 12/1/2009
Armon Newburn
11/16/1932 - 3/7/2010
C.A. Webb
12/19/1925 - 2/24/2010
Andrew Young
5/26/1931 - 10/01/2009
MINISTERS SPOUSES Tony Foxx
spouse of Walsa Mae 1/7/1920 - 2/3/2010
Cathryn Hill
LICENSED MINISTERS
spouse of the late Robert L. Hill 5/15/1920 - 3/3/2010
Gladys De Luca
spouse of the late Titus De Luca 7/30/1929 - 2/1/2010
Norla Pierce
spouse of Edward Pierce 9/16/1942 - 12/13/2009
Evelyne Webb
Cecil Aycock
10/12/1916 - 10/8/2009
Paul Green
12/2/1932 - 2/27/2010
Larry Heath
2/21/1947 - 11/26/2009
spouse of the late C.A. Webb 10/25/1932 - 12/21/2009
Beulah Woodcock
spouse of the late Nelson Woodcock Died - 9/29/2009
Ellen Herren
6/27/1928 - 12/21/2009
Thelma Ward
7/23/1922 - 11/7/2009
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//GIRLS MINISTRIES register online @ chialpha.com Girls Ministries is all about mentoring, discipleship, fellowship, missions and fun! The Oklahoma Girls Ministries theme for 2010 is Super Girl! We are Super Girls because God formed each one of us. Body and
EMPOWER STUDENTS. ENGAGE PARENTS. EQUIP CONGREGATIONS.
Soul – we are fearfully and wonderfully made! This year we want
What if God raised up a generation of youth to storm the
to emphasize in our clubs and to each girl that God knew them
gates of hell on our college & university campuses? A
even before they were born and they are awesome.
recent study showed that there are three factors that lead to thriving believers on college campuses. 1) Multi-generational worship, 2) Multigeneration service opportunities & 3) having a mentor that is not a pastor, peer or parent. If you’re interested in helping your graduates not just survive but to thrive then check out thinktransitions.com - we’re looking for churches to partner with us & your graduates to see an awesome future ahead.
“ You know me inside and out, You know every bone in my body;
For all Chi Alpha staff, church staff working with college students or campus ministry, & single young adult pastors. You can register online @ chialpha.com
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you. The days of my life prepared before I’d even lived one day.” Psalms 139:15-16 The Message. We have special Super Girl and Super Kids t-shirts for sale and ideas for this theme available. If I can help you learn more about this special ministry to girls in
21st Annual Chi Alpha Classic Golf Tournament (4 person scramble)
your local church please contact me. We are here to serve pastors, children’s and youth pastors in any way we can.
Friday, June 18 | Early Bird registration due by June 1
Stillwater Country Club
LIZ MOON
Girls Ministries Coordinator 918.458.9387 elizabeth.moon@okag.org
register online @ xaoklahoma.com
Great time, Great fellowship, Great cause
GREG TIFFANY
Chi Alpha Coordinator 405.308.3737 XAoklahoma@aol.com
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//OKLAHOMA HISPANIC MINISTRIES A supernatural growth is taking place with our Hispanic Churches here in Oklahoma and we believe that it is because of love and prayer. Jesus speaks of that love in Matthew 25:35... “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” There are more than 350,000 of these strangers in our state. With the help of many “Anglo” and “Hispanic” churches we are seeing a tremendous growth among our churches. We have 11 Oklahoma District Spanish Churches with well over 1,000 members. In addition to these churches we have over 10 other preaching points, this includes departments within Anglo churches and “mission” type churches. These churches and preaching points minister to over 2,500 Hispanics each week. We have prayer daily in one or more of our churches. Whether it is having a morning prayer service or a nightly prayer service our churches believe in prayer. Many of our churches have an all night prayer meeting. These are called “Vigilias” and sometimes last up to 24 hours. We believe prayer is one of the keys of our growth.
MARK FITZGERALD
Spanish Ministries Coordinator 405.692.6161 markfitzgerald@usmissions.org
There is still much to do, the harvest of Hispanic souls in Oklahoma is vast, the workers are preparing, there is much still to gather in during these last days. We are in our second year of the Oklahoma Spanish School of Ministry with 53 students enrolled. We must have workers prepared to work in the field.
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I bring you greetings from the Oklahoma District Church Multiplication Network. This new division of ministry focus in Oklahoma is one of the proactive changes implemented in recent months by Superintendent Cargill. When he asked me to chair this department I felt a keen awareness that I should accept his invitation and give it my best effort. Although I am still pastoring Bethel Assembly in Duncan, I feel very confident that God will facilitate our efforts to put together a workable plan for planting new churches in the Oklahoma District. I am thoroughly convinced this energetic approach will result in a course of action that will lead our district into a new frontier of growth. Some might wonder why we need more churches in our state when we already have 480 plus churches. However, if we look back in history, Oklahoma had 480 churches fifty years ago. Since that time we have opened and closed hundreds of churches yet we still retain approximately the same numbers, both in churches and in constituency. We believe this is the time for growth in the District and church planting will be one way in which it will happen.
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Brother Cargill has allowed me to assemble a church multiplication team from across the state that will help me to develop this branch of ministry. Ron McCaslin, Darren Pilcher, Rodney Fouts, Eddie McElhannon, Phil Taylor, and Ric Freeman have agreed to serve with me. Since February we have begun the development of a church planting strategy and process that will enable potential church planters to accelerate the planting process. Our strategy is also to work with churches that will parent or partner with a new church plant by resourcing them with tools that produce healthy, vibrant new churches. Currently, we are introducing an application for church planters that can be obtained by calling my office. The team and I plan to have the system fully operational by the end of the year. Your prayers are appreciated in this effort. Please be patient and believe God with us for the greatest harvest in the history of our fellowship. Let us multiply.
RON MEADOR
Church Multiplication Coordinator 580.255.2745 rgmeador@cableone.net
PRAYER REQUEST
PASTORS’ REPORTS
Rebecca Morphew- healing for 8 mth old grandson, Pulmonary
veins and heart.
Don Ramsey- Virgina, health complications. Kettly Casimir- Ministry placement, children, youth, or singles. Harold Powell- Broken hip. Clint Gray- financial miracle. Alfred Pearson- job and direction. Joseph Bowles- grandmother’s healing of alzheimers and wisdom
for her care.
Glen Lee - healing of alzheimers and wisdom for his care
Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk, repots 3 saved, 2 rededicated, I
filled with the Holy Ghost, and 1 refilled.
Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports 8 students saved at school and 1
saved and 1 rededicated in regular service.
Billy Brummett, Dewey, reports 6 saved in regular service. Gary Furr, Pickens, reports 2 saved in February. Randy Cocheran, Cyril, reports 2 saved and 1 rededicated in
special meeting.
INFORMATION
Ron Masten, McAlester, reports baby 5 months into pregnancy
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prayer, Dr. confirmed total healing.
NEEDED
Dan Sheaffer, Okc, reports several saved and filled with the
Nicoma Park Family Life needs a part time children’s pastor and a
Holy Ghost in regular service.
part time music minister. Contact Pastor Gene Allen at (405) 708-
Phillip Clements, Barnsdall, reports 4 saved and 6 filled with
9987 or email pastorhga@familylifeag.com.
the Holy Ghost in regular youth service.
Robert Haynes, Ft. Towson, reports 7 saved and 6 filled with the
BIRTHS Mr. Larry and Reverand Rhonda Rock announce the birth of their granddaughter, Emily Renee Rock.
Lester Lowry, Enid, reports 13 saved and 3 filled with the
CONGRATULATIONS
Holy Ghost.
Holy Ghost.
John Newland, Waurika, reports 4 saved and 1 refilled.
Reverend and Mrs. Barry Prock celebrated their 20th Anniversary pastoring Garber Assembly on November 1, 2009.
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EVANGELIST’S REPORTS Kurtis Ivey reports 10 saved in revivals. Charles Holybee reports 5 saved in counseling in jail ministry. Marlynn Sue Wilder reports 1 saved.
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Jonas Goodman reports 2 youth saved.
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Joseph Bowles reports 1 rededication. Marna Hillard reports several rededications.
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