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OUTLOOK Publisher H. Franklin Cargill
SEPTEMBER
Sectional Fall Tour: Section 4 (AM) Section 5E (PM) Section 6 (AM) Section 9S (PM) Section 12 (AM) Section 11 (PM) Section 8 (AM) Section 9N (PM) Section 7 (PM) Section 10 (AM) Section 5W (PM) Section 3 (PM) Section 2 (AM) Section 1 (PM) PK Retreat (Sparks) OCM Children’s Workers Conference Daughter’s Conference (Mustang) Chi Alpha Breakaway SYNERGY One Day Main Event Men’s Conference
September 5 September 5 September 7 September 7 September 8 September 11 September 12 September 12 September 14 September 15 September 18 September 21 September 22 September 25 September 2-4 September 8-9 September 15-16 September 22–24 September 28 September 29-30
OCTOBER
Light for the Lost Tour: Section 3 October 9 Section 7 October 10 Section 12 October 12 Section 11 October 16 Section 10 October 17 Section 9 October 23 Section 1 October 24 Section 5 October 26 Section 8 November 2 Section 2 November 6 Section 4 November 7 Section 6 November 9 District Ministers Retreat (Branson, MO) School of Ministry Spanish School of Ministry (Tulsa) Convergence (Norman, OK)
P.O. Box 13179 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 405.475.1100 www.okag.org
October 2-4 October 7 October 14 October 20-21
@OKDCofAG OklahomaDistrictCouncil
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 Dean Guthrie Children’s Ministries Darren Pilcher Executive Pastor Missions Susie Purkey Women’s Ministries
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
FIND A QU IE T P LAC E AN D
R EST AWHILE Perhaps my “favorite” event found on our calendar is known
as District Ministers Retreat (DMR). During this time every minister has an opportunity to lay aside the usual and normal activities and invest time with your spouse and other credentialed friends in one of the most beautiful settings to be found anywhere. If you have never attended this event, ask someone who has! Words cannot adequately define the time of enrichment and refreshment provided by three days in the Ozarks. Everyone lives in a “pressure cooker” known as life. However, those that invest their lives in ministry can testify to an increased intensity in the challenges of life as a result of daily living activities. I consider vocational ministry as the greatest privilege ever extended! There is no excuse for whining or complaining; however, Jesus instructed his disciples regarding the need of time away immediately following the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. It was time for a change of pace and Jesus insisted on a radical change. He specifically instructed His followers to take a break from the normal activities associated with ministry. No longer were they to carry the load of evangelism, deliverance ministry or the pressure of an unending schedule of service to the multitude. His words were clear – STOP – “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31 NLT). Christ’s followers had been so occupied with the King’s business that they had no time left for the King! The multitude was so great and the needs were so obvious that the disciples had neglected the basic priority of discipleship. No question that they had been busy, but while they were “giving out” they “gave out!” The scripture records, “He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.” Unfortunately, this same story could well be told of far too many Oklahoma Assemblies of God ministers – too busy with the King’s business without sufficient time for the King! The first week of October – October 2-4 - offers an unparalleled opportunity for our ministers to participate in this biblical mandate. The Oklahoma District Ministers Retreat is not “just another meeting.” It is designed to fulfill Mark 6:31! There are three primary reasons for DMR: 1. REST – (do it now or you will do it later) 2. REFRESH – (in the midst of nature that teaches the existence of God) 3. RELATIONSHIP – (fall in love with God, your spouse, and the family of God – again) Our special guest for this year’s retreat will be Dan Betzer. I am delighted that he has agreed to set aside these days to be
specifically with our Oklahoma family at Chateau on the Lake in Branson Missouri. Don’t be late – our first session will begin at 5 PM on Monday, October 2! Linda and I look forward to joining you as together we “go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.”
TEXAS HURRICANE RESPONSE Our prayers, hearts, and love are extended to the hundreds and thousands of victims across South Texas! Massive disaster has impacted our coast. I support and encourage our Oklahoma AG Family to respond appropriately with brotherly compassion. My recommendation would be as follows: If any of our churches or ministers desire to respond with monetary gifts, you may address your contributions to OKAG (Oklahoma Assemblies of God) and mail them to my office: PO Box 13179 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 All contributions should be marked “South Texas Flood.” Each church will be given AG Missions Credit. 100% of all collections will be forwarded (weekly) to the South Texas District of the Assemblies of God for distribution by Tim Barker, Superintendent of the South Texas District. I am confident that such action will assist many members of our AG family. Should you desire another option, I would encourage direct gifts being sent to Convoy of Hope through the General Council in Springfield. They are presently providing on-the-ground assistance to the victims. For those who would like to assist by sending a team, please contact our District Church Ministries Director, Chad Brodrick, by calling the OKAG District Office at 405-475-1100. Chad serves as our Oklahoma AG Disaster Relief Coordinator and is in direct communication with the relief efforts of the South Texas Assemblies of God District. He will be able to place you directly in contact with those coordinating the efforts there.
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MISSIONS
WHAT’S RIG HT A BOU T K N OW IN G YOU C OU LD
B E W R O NG In an attempt toward transparency, I admit that I have
been fired from a job. In my late teens, I worked for a telemarketing organization. And, my direct supervisor let me go due to what she called “laziness.” It was a tremendous shock to me. Well, she rehired me in the same setting of her confrontation with me, saying that she wanted to give me another chance to prove who I really was. I ended up breaking records and winning awards for my work…as well as learning a few essentials from that emotional time in my young life. Thinking that I was meeting expectations was only meeting status quo, which led to being wrong, really wrong. I also learned that accepting correction and doing something with it, is meant to be extremely valuable. One of the most essential ingredients to effective leadership is teachability. And, one of the most challenging areas in a leader’s life is admitting lack of knowledge or personal weakness. In addition, leaders must exhibit some level of increased awareness on the situation at hand in order to lead others forward. This would seem to require a gifted discernment and visionary acumen. So, what do leaders do with this tension of dealing honestly with a need for learning while manifesting certain leadership skills? Leaders must overcome the need to always be right. Humble leadership exhibits a learning posture as well as a willingness to refrain from being the smartest person in the room. One spiritual leader put it this way: Leaders must always assume that they could be wrong. There appears to be enormous health in such a perspective. Could it be that a leader’s ability to lead effectively could, in large part, be in response to their willingness to stay honed and humble at the same time?
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Choose a collaborative approach. Learning to depend on the capable insights around the table of your team is an exercise in learning all in itself. Read for purpose and not just pleasure. Leaders are readers… digesting books that deal with your current leadership context with the potential of reframing your preconceived ideas. Recruit outside voices. Coaching and counseling are necessary resources for helping to overcome potential blindspots and shortsightedness in a leader’s life. Take your own personal growth personally. No one is more responsible for your growth as a leader than you are. Lean more on the practice of prayer. God directs those who seek His direction – leaning into the power of prayer! Engage people on an intentional level. Intentionally spending time with people you lead, listening to their perspectives and learning more about their passions and concerns helps you to remain in a humble awareness of leadership’s purpose. The first step in learning as a leader is knowing you could be wrong. That is profoundly what’s right about it! In a risk of oversimplification, leaders do get better when they endeavor to get better. And, such improvement happens when we humble ourselves before God and those we lead in order to gain the needed knowledge, application, and even people to lead more effectively.
FINANCE
CR E AT IVE T E AM
RE S OU R CE S The following is a guest post by Jayson Evans, our Oklahoma District Media Director.
Using Creative elements in the church has been a constant over the years. From illustrated sermons to video announcements, creativity has often played a major role in a weekly service. While new technologies have made the building and implementing of creative elements easier, it can still be a challenge to produce the content needed week in and week out.
Whether working on design, web or video projects, the Internet has become a treasure trove of resources. Featured below are some of the resources and websites the Oklahoma District Council has found valuable when it comes to content creation. The sites listed vary in the type of content they focus on and also vary in price. However, the products and resources provided by the sites can be very affordable to the local church.
DESIGN RESOURCES: Creative Market (Free & $): creativemarket.com This site features affordable design templates and mockups and grants the prop licenses for reuse with modifications. They also offer weekly free items such as postcard templates and fonts.
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS: Buffer (Free & $): www.buffer.com Hootsuite ($): www.hootsuite.com Both of these tools offer enhanced social media management and scheduling. For a church that might have several social media accounts, tools like these can be great ways to schedule content, add images and repurpose old content again and again. Canva (Free): www.canva.com
VIDEO STOCK FOOTAGE: FilmSupply ($): www.filmsupply.com BigStock ($): www.bigstockphoto.com Flying to Nepal to get the fly-over video of Mount Everest might be a little out of budget. Luckily there are several sites like these that already have the footage you need. There is definitely cost involved with high quality stock footage, but it is minuscule compared to sending someone to gather the footage in person.
MUSIC LICENSING / VOICE OVER: The Music Bed ($): www.musicbed.com Soundstripe ($): soundstripe.com Voices.com ($): www.voices.com The use of copyright protected music in videos and performances must be something churches are aware of. Sites like Music Bed and Soundstripe do all the hard work by securing the proper licenses for your church’s need. Depending on the song and use, the cost can vary, but it is worth the investment to protect the creator of the music and the church. Voices is a great place to get a professional voice-over based on a budget set by you.
WEBSITE PLATFORMS: Squarespace ($): www.squarespace.com Wordpress ($): wordpress.com These website platforms have become the industry norm when it comes to building your site. Both offer great templates and flexibility when it comes to design. If you have any questions about creative resources, please contact Jayson Evans at media@okag.org or 405-475-1100.
This web-based software is a great tool for building social media content. With an abundance of images and fonts to choose from, anyone can build social media graphics to use royalty free.
STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY: Unsplash (Royalty Free): unsplash.com StockSnap (Royalty Free): stocksnap.io iStock Photo ($): www.istockphoto.com A great photo can make all the difference in a great graphic design. Each of these sites provide high-quality photos for use in your publications.
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D E S P E RAT E
PRAYERS Luke 11:1 (ESV) — 1 …“Lord, teach us to pray…” In the 2015-2016 season of the NFL, the Green Bay Packers were having a challenging year to say the least. After winning their first six games of the season, something changed and they lost four out of the next five games. Which put their chances of making the playoffs in serious question. So when they came to Detroit to play the Lions on Thursday, December 3, they were in dire need of a win if they were to have any chance at all. However, by the third quarter, they were down by 20 points and everyone began to doubt that they would be able to make a comeback. It seemed that they were have a difficult time making any progress with the ball and they were having difficulty playing as a team. But the Packers never gave up. Scoring 2 touchdowns in the latter part of the third and another on in the fourth, they had narrowed the score to 23-21. Yet by the end of the fourth, it looked as if the Packers were not going to pull off a win as the last play of the game resulted in Aaron Rodgers being tackled for a loss. The Lions, however, had committed a facemask penalty, which resulted in the Packers being awarded one more play. One last chance to score a touchdown and win the game with no time on the clock and buried deep on their own 39yard line. Rodgers takes the snap, scrambles from the defenders and let’s loose on a 61-yard “Hail Mary” pass to the end zone. A pass with a prayer. Amazingly, Richard Rodgers caught it in the end zone for a gamewinning touchdown. The play was dubbed the “Miracle in Motown.” Not only did they win the game, but were able to advance to the playoffs. I use this story, not because I am a Packers fan (go Broncos) but because there is an important illustration to this story that we can gain encouragement from. As ministry leaders we go through seasons of our lives and ministries where victories seem to come easy. Miracles are happening, new doors are opening, tithes are up as well as our attendances, and we have an abundance of volunteers (just kidding…we never have enough volunteers)! Then something happens. Sometimes we can explain it, other times it is a mystery and we find that the victories have taken a leave
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of absence, compliments have been replaced by complaints, we struggle with decisions, messages are not hitting home, and we need a miracle, a spark, a victory, an answer. I believe that we face these difficult seasons in our lives, not because God has left us, but because of the opportunity it affords us to deepen our persistence in prayer. Think about your times of desperation where you have had to dig deep, connect with God, and experience a breakthrough. When God answered your prayer and you know that it could not be explained any other way except that God came though on your behalf!
“Desperate people pray and take one more shot believing that it’s not over until He says it is.” When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, it wasn’t because they didn’t understand what prayer was, for they had been taught this from childhood, but because they saw the results of His prayers. While they may have not been at a point of desperation when the question was asked, they certainly had opportunity for desperate prayers after Jesus’ death and resurrection. They may have remembered when He concluded His teaching on prayer when He said that the Father would “give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” The results speak for themselves in Acts 2. Desperate people pray and take one more shot believing that it’s not over until He says it is. Jesus gave us a key component to prayer that everyone of us need in our lives and ministry. Father, give me your Spirit! He will always answer this prayer. Father, I ask that you would reveal your Spirit to each ministry leader across the state of Oklahoma. May your power and presence ignite a flame in the hearts of your church and that you would guide each one in the plans that you have for them. May they experience provision, empowerment, open doors of opportunity, miracles, signs and wonders. May the desperate prayers of your people be answered with the abundance of Heaven’s blessings! Amen.
WOMEN’S
DAU GH T E RS
CONFERENCE “The construction of a 21st-century altar begins with this foundational theological pillar: An encounter with God is essential to Pentecostal spirituality. We are people of the Spirit. We believe God has called us to be Spirit-empowered (Acts 1:8), Spirit-filled (Ephesians 5:18), and Spiritled. Shouldn’t we seek constant encounters with a God who still saves, delivers, heals and transforms? And if the altar represents a place of sacrifice, surrender and encounter, shouldn’t we lead the way in reviving it?” - Pastor Samuel Rodriquez, Lead Pastor New Season Christian Worship Center
Hola Girlfriends! As I type this we are one month away from our 2017 Daughters Conference and already have hundreds of ladies registered! We’re expecting 1,000 ladies at our first ever, Bi-lingual Women’s Conference in Oklahoma! My heart is to reach thousands of women from every age, ethnicity and economic sphere and by God’s Grace, we’re going to do it! You may remember I come from an un-churched home with three Generations of alcoholism and had a dramatic, personal encounter with God at the age of fourteen. I was never the same again! In fact, I’ll share my Backstory in the 2pm Friday, September 15th session. Don’t Miss the Opening Session! Come find out what happened that broke the curse over my family! Also! Don’t Miss Friday Night at 7 p.m. and Saturday Morning at 10 a.m., as our Mother-Daughter, dynamic-duo from Arizona, Pastors Kim Owens and Jess (Owens) Schlueter “breaks it open “with their dramatic testimonies, powerful preaching and an update on the sweeping move of God that’s been happening through every department of Fresh Start Church for the last 2 years, out in the Phoenix area! Find out what they did that “brought it!” I believe God will fill and refill women with His Holy Spirit, like He did in the Book of Acts-fire is gonna fall in Mustang, Oklahoma Friends! Come experience the “Empowering” dynamic of the Spirit that will Set free those who are bound by addictions, abuse and ailments, refresh the weary and call new servants into the ministry! All those of us in attendance who witness these things, will experience a spiritual shifting from “Church as Usual.”
Girlfriends, I personally invite you and your friends to Come and Experience His Powerful Refreshing Wind and take it back home with you! This is all for YOU! Much Love! Susie Purkey It’s still not too late! Register today at OKAG.org/daughters for $65 or $75 at-the-door. Students (12-24) and Seniors (65+) can register for only $30.
Here’s what you can expect for your Ticket: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Girlfriend Shopping, with over 40 Vendors in our “Marketplace.” Dynamic Worship with The City Worship Band. Spanish Panderistas - Colorful Girl-Worshipper Flags Corps during worship time. Two Special Presentations from 20th Anniversary Dove Dance, with over 25 Teen Girls in special costume. Teen Challenge Girl’s Choir Presentation from the New LifeHouse, in Disney, OK. (Special Video) Three Bilingual Services to welcome our Latina Sisters from almost 4O Hispanic Churches from all across Oklahoma. Hijas Del Rey! Daughters of the King! Three Anointed, Spirit-led Speakers in three different services. Altars a Priority! Unveiling of the 2018 LIFE RALLY THEME & Special Project. Valuable Prizes and give-aways, worth hundreds of dollars in every service for those who have Registered and hold Raffletickets. Grand-Prize Giveaway “A Daughters’ Living-Room “Prayer Nook”. “Selfie-Space” during Conference...stop by and get pics with your Friends! Eurasia Coffee Yummy Food & Sweets Booths Most importantly, a Powerful Presence from King Jesus, without which none of this really means anything!
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YOUTH
A C ON VE RGE N C E
O F L IG HT YOUTH PASTOR BIO: MITCH & BROOKLIN Mitch and Brooklin Rovang are the Youth Pastors at Faith Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have been the Youth Pastors at Tulsa Faith for about a year and a half. Both Mitch and Brooklin grew up in Broken Arrow where they attended school together, and currently attend Oral Roberts University. Mitch studies Business Administration with a minor in Old Testament and will be graduating in May 2017. He also plans to pursue a Masters in Divinity upon graduation. Brooklin has a degree in marketing and is pursuing her real estate license. Brooklin and Mitch are high school sweet hearts. They dated all through college, and have served God and his church the entire time. They recently married last July and are currently living happily with their English bulldog, Berkeley. Their passion is to serve God’s church with love, and to inspire, develop and reach next generation leaders. Their goal is to build leaders and disciple the next generation to reach the lost in their community and around the world. They won’t stop reaching until every student has heard and felt the love of Jesus. They look forward to the purpose that God has for their lives and will continue to unfold as they walk with Him and follow were He leads.
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November 3-4, 2017 More Details Coming Soon
CHILDREN
THREE THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM PUBLIC
EDUCATION A few a days ago I came across a great blog about three things
ministry growing? Don’t do things just because it’s the way they’ve always been done. Look around, take note of what is working and what isn’t, and make changes to take your kids’ ministry to the next level.
The article was written by Lindsay Dryer. She, along with her husband Josh, are the Children’s Pastors at Tru North Church located in Fairbanks, AK. Some may remember them from Kids Camp 2016. They were our evangelists during Camps 1 and 2. I am so excited how God is using this incredible couple to reach the kids of Fairbanks.
3) Get Mom & Dad Involved - Most parents expect that their kids will come home from school with homework, and they will most likely have to sit down at the table to help them through it. They expect to invest time in their kids’ education at home. It’s even more important that they are investing in their kids’ faith at home! Just as it is not just the teacher’s job to educate the student, it is not just the kids’ pastor’s job to disciple. In fact, parents should be the main disciplers in a child’s life.
that children’s pastors could learn from Public Education. I was pleasantly surprised when I also read that it was written by a relocated Okie that now resides in Alaska.
THREE THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM PUBLIC EDUCATION The start of school is just around the corner. As a former elementary teacher, I know teachers everywhere are gearing up with fresh ideas to make this the best year yet. As kids’ pastors and leaders, we can do the same! Here are three things kids’ ministry leaders can learn from public education as we begin a new school season: 1) Relevance is Key - Teachers are constantly looking for ways to stay relevant and keep their students’ attention. When away from school, kids have no shortage of things to keep their attention and fill their time. Not only do they have plenty of opportunity to engage in screen time with smartphones, video games, movies, and television; but they also have all the latest and greatest gadgets—like fidget spinners, hover boards and more. Great teachers look for ways to integrate their students’ interests into the classroom and keep their attention, and kids’ pastors can do the same. When students walk into your kids’ service, does it look like an exciting place to be? Are they sitting during the whole service, or do they get to move around and get a little crazy? Consider integrating videos, bright colors, and engaging activities. Keeping kids engaged and connected will ultimately help them grow in their faith.
The kids’ pastor can play a huge role in equipping the parents to intentionally disciple their kids when away from church. Just like parents might need some direction as they help their student with long division, parents may also need help in discipling. Send home a pamphlet each week with questions to guide faith-building discussion. Let parents in on what you’ll be teaching next week so they can begin talking with their kids about it before they get to church on Sunday. For an even more practical way to equip parents, host your own “open house” or “parent training night” to give parents tips on discipling their kids at home. Equipping parents to live out their faith with their kids is monumental for growing in their relationship with God!
Article republished with permission from AG KIDmin. For more articles like this one and others go to www.kids.healthychurch.com/subscribe
2) Know Better, Do Better or Evaluate - In the education world, nearly everything is evaluated. From student grades to the teachers’ effectiveness, and everything in between, evaluation is key to ensuring students get the best education possible. Education is constantly changing to fit the needs of the school, the classroom and the students. Kids’ pastors should follow suit. Evaluate your kids’ ministry. Reflect on your goals (or determine them), and evaluate how you are aiming to hit those goals. Are your kids learning and growing in their faith? Are they staying engaged during the services? Are you connecting with parents? Is your kids’
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IN MEMORY
James O. Creek
6/21/1926 - 8/3/2017 Reverend James Olen Creek, 91, of Tulsa went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017. He was born June 21, 1926 in Panama, Oklahoma to George and Verdie Creek. He was employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and retired after 32 years of service. Brother Creek was a Licensed minister with the Assemblies of God since 1974. His greatest enjoyment was traveling with his wife Sherral evangelizing churches across the country. James is survived by his loving wife Sherral Creek, daughter Sandra Williams, sons Larry Creek and Terry Creek, three step children Carrie Wilson, Rae Ann Smith, Dale Kelley, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.
MI N I ST ERS ’ S POU S ES Jewell Francis Bennett
Spouse of the late Johnnie Bennett 08/13/1919 – 07/28/2017
Ella Van Boutwell
Spouse of the late Billy Jack Boutwell 06/16/1940 – 08/16/2017
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P. Phillip Taylor
8/6/1943 - 8/3/2017 Reverend Paul Phillip Taylor, 73, went to his eternal home, the morning of August 3, 2017 in Tulsa, OK with his family by his side. He was born August 6, 1943 in Blytheville, AR to Fred Dalton and Geneva (Roberts) Taylor. He spent his formative years in Arkansas before he and his family moved west to California. Paul met the love of his life, Sherri Taylor, while working for a moving company. The two were married December 14, 1962 in Oxnard, California and recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. They had two children, Robin Sue and Mark Steven. Brother Taylor was a Godly man with a tender heart. He ministered for the Assemblies of God for many years, always giving out hugs to fellow members. He was a self-employed contractor in the paint and wallpaper industry. He enjoyed singing and playing the guiatar at family gatherings, in church, the local coffee houses and Rock of Israel. Family was the essential part of Phil’s life, always his focus. His immediate family his pride and joy. They will remember his love and laughter and sarcastic sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Paul was preceded in death by his son, Mark Steven Taylor; parents, Fred Dalton and Geneva Taylor; sisters, Teresa Gail Taylor and Melissa Lynn Laskey. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Taylor of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Robin Sue Taylor of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Adam Taylor, Taylor Ridener and Austin Ridener, all of Mesa, AZ; sister, Linda Elaine Taylor Dorward and husband, Rick of Oxnard, CA; and numerous friends and loved ones.
OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT NEWS PRAYER REQUESTS Clint Gray - New church provision, property to sell to right buyer, and Charles Collier. Raymond Doke, Sr. - Healing from broken leg, foot, and ankle. Samuel “Bud” West - Son’s healing from cancer.
INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
DONATIONS
PASTORS’ REPORTS Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 18 saved in Jail ministry, five adults saved in regular services, and 11 saved in Youth and one water baptism. Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports a 16 year old saved in Sunday morning service. Daryl Lee, Disney, reports seven children saved at Mega Sports Camp and 45 children were provided with school supplies. All donated by the Disney AG congregation. Leonard Stoner, Bluejacket, reports a great move of the Holy Spirit, two saved and one filled in revival with Jerry Ogdon. Jerry Yoder, Thomas, reports one saved and one baptized in water. Allen Lewis, Holdenville, reports one lady saved in regular services, one delivered from cigarettes and one from drugs. Gene Green, Pryor, God is healing and bringing in lost loved ones to be saved and two were baptized. Kurtis Ivey, Okarche, reports 25 saved in service at LYWC.
Peggs Faith has (17) 14’ green padded pews, one pulpit, one communion table. Must pick up. (918) 864-4232
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS NEW PASTORS Blackwell Bethesda Hobart Calvary Life
Lonnie Rutherford Steve McMahan
TRANSFERS Welcome Samuel Grosso Robert P. Overton Darrell Martin
From Minnesota Arkansas Arkansas
Alex Hanna reports 30 muslims were saved in Detroit. Five hundred and sixty eight were saved or delivered from the Middle East. Some were healed from cancer, deafness, paralysis, and demons. Dale Floyd reports 104 saved in July in prison services.
NEEDED Sand Springs First needs a Children’s Pastor and Full-Time Youth Pastor. Please call Pastor Luis Torres at (918) 245-4413.
FOR SALE 3.59 commercial acres west of McAlester 270 Hwy frontage. Contact Pastor Clint Gray of Arpelar Faith AG at (918) 470-9512.
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