Village Baptist Church has pastored thousands of congregants from its prominent location on May Avenue. The church started as a mission church of Trinity Baptist Church on NW 23 as that congregation looked to expand its evangelistic reach to the far reaches of Oklahoma City. The Village was a new city, and the area was undergoing major development as northwest Oklahoma City expanded and its population grew. While the city was growing, church membership at Village Baptist quickly multiplied, as well.
See CHURCH, Page 10
Ellie is a rescue dog. She was found digging through the trash as a puppy covered in fleas and severely malnourished. The Karns family — Abby, Danny, Phenix, Sydney, Magnolia, Rosie and Phil — has had her two years now and she is the best dog in the world. She loves squirrels, ice cream, going in the car, going to the dog park and playing with the kids. She is a very picky eater and she hates being left out. She wants to be
Nineteen women will make their debut at the 78th annual Bachelors Club Christmas Ball on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
The black-tie ball begins at 8 p.m. with the debutante presentation to begin at 9 p.m. Each debutante is to be escorted by a member of the Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City.
After the debs are presented, guests dance to the music of Souled Out and the evening
concludes with a late breakfast. Cleats for Kids is the recipient of the charitable proceeds of this year’s ball, a local non-
Since 1947, the Red Andrews family, community leaders, and dedicated volunteers have come together to provide a holiday meal and gifts to families in need.
This longstanding tradition
included in everything. We love her very much! Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@ okcfriday.com.
profit designated by Club President Luke Chansolme. Cleats for Kids, or C4K for short, seeks to change lives by providing free sports
continues in 2024 with the annual Red Andrews Christmas Dinner event, offering free groceries and toys to the Oklahoma City community. On Christmas Eve, 9 a.m. to noon, families are invited to
shoes and safe equipment to kids in need so they have a chance to play sports regardless See DEBS, Page 12
Santa Fe South Charter School at 7000 Crossroads Blvd., Oklahoma City, to receive bags of groceries for a hearty Christmas dinner, along with a
See DINNER, Page 2
Water may taste different as Hefner Plant improvements enter next phase
Oklahoma City’s Hefner Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is entering the next phase of its $44 million improvement project to modernize its ozone disinfection system and increase treatment capacity.
The project has no impact on the safety of the water, although some customers may temporarily notice a slight difference in the water’s taste or odor.
“We’re excited to continue making progress on this important upgrade, which we first began last December,” Utilities Director Chris Browning said. “Modernizing the Hefner Water Treatment Plant is a key step in
ensuring we can meet current and future demands while maintaining our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to all customers.”
During this phase of the project, crews are to temporarily shut down the plant’s ozone disinfection system, allowing for upgrades to be made. The shutdown is anticipated to last for five weeks. While the ozone system is offline, plant operators are transitioning to a chlorine-based disinfection process—similar to the one used at the Draper WTP, where
See HEFNER, Page 5
Brennan Wade, Anna Holden, Ramey Brinkman, Sara Jane Pitzer, Nick Parkinson, Aspen Minihan and Pearce Wade on Thanksgiving morning.
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toy for every child. This distribution event is open to the public and entirely free of charge.
“Last year, we served approximately 8,000 people and distributed thousands of toys and coats,” said Mary Blankenship Pointer, board secretary/treasurer of the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner Foundation. “The Red Andrews Christmas Dinner is our gift to the community, and with the rising economic needs this year, we anticipate an even greater demand. It’s heartwarming to see Oklahomans come together to support one another during the holiday season.”
In addition to food and toys, the Foundation is calling for donations of new or gently used coats for all ages.
“Last year, we distributed hundreds of much-needed coats to children and adults,” Pointer said. “Parents often make sacrifices to ensure their children are warm, and every coat donated can make a big difference for a family in need.”
Donations of new, unwrapped toys and coats are now accepted at the following locations:
• Jackie Cooper BMW – 14145 N. Broadway
• The Goldman Law Firm – 222 N.W. 13.
• Cort Furniture – 4300 N.W. 39 St.
• Frontier State Bank – 5100 S. I-35 Service Rd.
Monetary donations are also welcome and can be mailed to: Red Andrews Christmas Dinner Foundation, Attn: Mary Blankenship Pointer, 2513 S.W. 124 St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73170
“Serving at the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner has been life-changing,” Pointer said. “One young boy came to me last year with tears in his eyes, saying he’d been good all year, yet found no gift under his tree. The joy on his face when he received a toy at our event was unforgettable.”
FRIDAY in Quebec City
Charles and Jeanne
Gamble with OKC FRIDAY in Quebec City in front of the Chateau Frontenac where they had high tea. This was a cruse from Boston to Montreal with lots of wonderful stops in Portland and Kennebunkport, Maine; New Brunswick, Canada; Nova Scotia, Canada; Newfoundland, Canada; and six cities in Quebec, Canada. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
Celebrate Pink
CK & Co. hosted a shopping night in anticipation of Oklahoma Project Woman’s Celebrate Pink Luncheon, at which the store provided the fashions for a style show. Above: Celebrate Pink Honoary Chairman Ctaci Gary, Chairman Candi Bullard and Honorary Chairmen Sherry Cohlmia. At left: CK & Co. owner Kathy Brown, Oklahoma Project Woman Development Director OKC and Western Oklahoma Valerie Aubert and CK & Co. founder Jane Childress.
- Photos by Rose Lane
FOOTBALL | PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
Lincoln Christian rallies past Chargers in semis
After jumping out to an early first-quarter lead, Heritage Hall watched as top-ranked Lincoln Christian rallied with 42 unanswered points on the way to a 42-14 seasonending loss last Friday night in a Class 3A semifinal matchup at Prague High School.
The No. 2 Chargers (12-2) capitalized on a pair of turnovers to race out to a 14-point lead just as they did in a Week 1 loss to the Bulldogs.
Tailback Barrett Travis got things started with a short twoyard run and quarterback Hudson Ferris tossed a nine-yard TD pass to Porter England with about 30 seconds left in the first quarter.
Heritage Hall’s defense held Lincoln
Christian to just 61 total yards on 10 plays over the first 12 minutes.
However, the game
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changed quickly in the second quarter as the Bulldogs (13-0) scored 21 straight points to take control.
Lincoln Christian’s defense stymied Travis, holding the senior to just 99 yards and one TD on the ground after he rolled up 439 allpurpose yards and notched five touchdowns a week ago in a quarterfinal win against Holland Hall. Heritage Hall finished with 249 yards of total offense, including 140 on the ground and 109 through the air. In the other semifinal, Sulphur cruised to a 68-21 win over Checotah last Friday at Moore High School.
Heritage Hall receiver Porter England (4) makes a leaping catch against Lincoln Christian during their Class 3A semifinal last Friday at Prague.
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Redbud Classic names board members
The Redbud Classic announces the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience, dedication and passion for community engagement. Jason Leach, Jennifer Booth, Nathan Elliott, Blake Henderson, Alyssa Slayton, Taylor Jovanovich, Cindy Maggart and Yury Rouba join the board. These new members will help guide the Redbud Classic in its mission of promoting fun, fitness and philanthropy in Oklahoma City.
HEFNER
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ozone is not utilized. Both types of disinfection meet all regulatory guidelines as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
The replacement of the Hefner WTP’s ozone system is essential as the current system approaches the end of its service life. Once complete, the plant’s rated treatment capacity is to increase from 75 million gallons per day (MGD) to 100 MGD, allowing it to better meet peak demand, particularly during high-use summer months.
The Hefner ozone system upgrade is scheduled for completion in 2025. For more information about the Oklahoma City Utilities Department, visit okc.gov/utilities.
Redbud’s board of directors members play a pivotal role in steering the organization toward its mission and are responsible for high-level strategic planning, making major decisions that shape the direction and growth of the various events and determining the annual beneficiary of raised funds.
The Redbud Classic’s 2025 events are set for April 5-6, 2024, benefiting Sisu Youth Services, a local nonprofit providing essential resources to at-risk youth in the Oklahoma City area.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Festival of the Arts needs volunteers and day chairs to help make the 2025 festival unforgettable. If you’re interested in being part of the magic, email slewis@ artscouncilokc.com.
THIS WEEKEND
Dec. 7 • Cowboy Christmas Parade
Stockyards City Main Street invites you to its annual Cowboy Christmas Parade on Saturday. The festivities kick off at 10 am with the Slash O Ranch Longhorns leading the parade. Also included in the parade are equestrian groups, marching bands, antique cars, community groups, law enforcement, pageant royalty, the famous Cowboy Santa, and much more. The parade will begin at Penn and Exchange, head west on Exchange to Agnew, turn south on Agnew to SW 15th St.
Dec. 7 • Art Moves The Arts Council’s Art Moves heads to Downtown OKC’s Lights on Broadway for family fun to get you in the holiday spirit. Have a holly jolly good time on Dec. 7 and 14 featuring face painting, bal
Dec. 7 • Saints Santa Run
The Saints Santa Run features a 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a free 50 yard Kids’ Dash. The 5K route takes runners through Midtown and historic Heritage Hills neighborhoods and begins and ends in the east parking lot of SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. Participants will receive a commemorative Saints Santa Run tshirt and finisher medal. Free ac ti vi ti es include visits with Santa, face painting, balloon art, a magician, photo ops, a Milk & Cookies bar plus festive music to keep everyone in the holiday spirit. Food for purchase will be available onsite. Runners are encouraged to dress as Santa or wear their most creative holiday attire for the costume contest, with cash prizes awarded for the Most Fes ti ve, Best Santa, Best Pet. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the top race winners. Registration is open online at DowntownInDecember.com/SantaRun.
loon art, street performers, holiday tunes and more from 4 – 7 pm.
Dec. 7 • The Nixons See 90s alt rock band The Nixons at the Diamond Ballroom beginning at 6 pm with special guest Sponge, Aranda and Eyebolt.
Dec.8 • Sleigh Bells Market Sleigh Bells Market returns for its 8th year at the OKC Public Farmers Market in the OKC Farmers Market District and will be on both floors (stair and elevator access). Hours are noon to 5 pm.
Dec. 8 • Deck the Hall
Join The Cowboy for a dinner event brimming with joyful
Western melodies with music from Red Steagall and the Boys in the Bunkhouse, and an evening of great food, family fun and Christmas cheer — cowboy style. For over 50 years, Red Steagall has entertained around the globe. Tickets are $90 for adults; $30 for children 12 and under; $75 for members. For ticket avail
ability please contact Hannah Forman at hforman@national
cowboymuseum.org.
OKC THUNDER
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Tuesday, Dec. 31 • Minn Timberwolves 7:00 pm
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Movies at the Museum
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is offering a delicious slate of films throughout the holiday season. With a festive mix of art films, international festival winners, and cinema classics, there should be something for everyone to enjoy.
Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers kicks the month off with a fascinating inside look at the British National Gallery’s “once in a century” Van Gogh exhibition. Focusing on Vincent Van Gogh’s unique creative process, the film explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionized his style. According to Exhibition on Screen, Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealized spaces and symbolic characters. This was partially responsible for his notorious breakdown, but it did wonders for his creativity.
Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers is running for two weekends this month. The screenings take place Dec. 6 at 7:30, Dec. 7 at 5:30 pm, Dec. 8 at 3 pm, Dec. 12 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 13 at 5:30 pm, Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 15 at 12:30 pm.
Dahomey, a new documentary from
French Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop, won The Golden Bear at this year’s Berlin Film Festival and is considered an early contender for Best Documentary and possibly Best International Feature at next year’s Oscars. The film traces the historic repatriation of 26 royal treasures from France to Benin, exploring colonialism, cultural heritage, and collective memory. Dahomey screens Dec. 6 at 5:30 pm, Dec 7 at 8 pm, and Dec 8 at 12:30 pm.
A Traveler’s Needs, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival, reunites French film icon Isabelle Huppert with Korean writerdirector Hong Sangsoo for this meditation on simple pleasures, cross-cultural connections, and the mysteries of language. Traveler’s screens Dec. 13 at 8 pm, Dec. 14 at 5:30 pm and Dec. 15 at 12:30 pm. All We Imagine as Light, winner of the Grand Prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, explores the light, lives, and textures of contemporary, working-class Mum-
bai. This fiction feature debut from celebrated writer-director Payal Kapadia focuses on two roommates working together in a city hospital. The film plays Dec. 27 at 8 pm, Dec. 28 at 5:30 pm, and Dec. 29 at 12:30 pm.
Joshua Oppenheimer, the two-time Oscar nominated documentary director of The Act of Killing has created his first fiction film called The End and critics are loving it. The End is a musical about a family in denial at the end of the world, starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon. It is considered a dark horse for awards glory. The End screens Dec. 20 at 8 pm, Dec. 21 at 7:30 pm, and Dec. 22 at 3 pm. And finally, the crown jewel is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, the Palme d’Or winning musical from 1964 starring French film icon Catherine Deneuve, directed by Jacques Demy, with music from Michel Legrand. The story of the daughter of an umbrella shop owner falling in love with a garage mechanic has never been more beautifully told than this 60th anniversary 4K restoration. Umbrellas plays Dec. 19 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 20 at 5:30 pm, and Dec. 21 at 5 pm. Happy Holidays!
OKC Zoo doctor receives highest certification
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is proud to announce Dr. Daniela Yuschenkoff is the third member of the Zoo’s veterinary medicine team to earn the prestigious title of Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (DACZM). There are only about 300 board-certified zoological medicine specialists in the world, and Oklahoma now has six.
“We are very excited to welcome Daniela into the American College of Zoological Medicine,” said Dr. Jennifer D’Agostino, the Zoo’s Chief Animal Programs Officer and ACZM vice president. “This distinction is a testament to all of her training and
hard work and we are thrilled that we have another Board-Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine on the OKC Zoo vet team.”
Associate Veterinarian Yuschenkoff joins D’Agostino and Dr. Gretchen Cole, the Zoo’s Director of Veterinary Services, as diplomates of the ACZM.
“This is the highest level of certification for a zoo veterinarian,” Yuschenkoff said. “As soon as I knew I wanted to be a zoo vet, this has been my ultimate goal.”
It’s an intense certification program requiring years of veterinary schooling, internship, and residency, culminating in a comprehensive two-
day exam.
“It’s a very rigorous process,” she said. “It’s been three years of compiling and organizing information, and six weeks of intense study just cramming all that material in my head before the test. It’s been my goal for more than nine years of my veterinary training, and now that I’ve achieved it, I’m very excited to continue growing, learning, and improving for the sake of our animal family.”
Having three ACZM diplomates at the OKC Zoo indicates the Zoo’s animal family is receiving the best possible veterinary care available, Yuschenkoff said.
In addition to exemplary training,
being a diplomate also opens doors for communication and collaboration between veterinarians.
Yuschenkoff detailed the amount of intense study and training necessary to complete her certification in a blog at okczoo.org
Guests have the opportunity to view animal exams and procedures at the OKC Zoo’s state-of-the-art Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital and watch the Zoo’s expert veterinary care team in action. Scheduled animal exams are posted on the Zoo’s Facebook page and Instagram stories, and are dependent upon animal participation or other emergencies.
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some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
Guardianship
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, December 6, 2024) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PG-2024-988 In the matter of the Guardianship of ) ) OSVNNV Jay Redbird Cortes ) and Zeus Nickola Cortes, ) minor children )
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You are hereby notified that Jimena Cortes Godinez and Honorio A. Perez has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minors OSVNNV Jay Redbird Cortes and Zeus Nickola Cortex, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Kerr Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 320 Robert S. Ker Avenue on the 19 day of December 2024, at 2:00 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 21 day of November, 2024.
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Items: Discussion and possible action regarding all claims list is attached and available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 201. Davidson moved Blough seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3Maughan Davidson and Blough Discussion and possible action regarding payment of Purchase Card Statement dated 10/31/2024 to Bank of America for purchases made using Oklahoma County purchase cards. Requested by Chantel Boso Purchasing Department. Davidson moved Blough seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Davidson and Blough Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-5230 for Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted by each department list available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk Room 201. Davidson moved Blough seconded to approve. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Davidson and Blough Opening of the following bids and/or Requests for Qualifications. Any vendor wanting to review the bids or RFQs may see the Purchasing Agent immediately following this meeting. P25120-03 Burial And Cremation Program Administration CW25064 Online Surplus Auction Services Davidson moved Blough seconded to tabulate and return. P25120-03 Burial and Cremation Program Administration Alternatives Cremation and Funeral Service Absolute Economical Funeral Home The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Davidson and Blough Davidson moved Blough seconded to tabulate and return. CW25064 Online Surplus Auction Services JJKane Auctions Dakil Auctioneers Inc. GovDeals.com Purple Wave Auction Graham Auctioneers PropertyRoom.com Inc. The Public Group The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Davidson and Blough Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: CW25041 - Wholesale Prescription Drugs Davidson moved Blough seconded to accept the recommendation of the purchasing agent. Award No. 35-2024 Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Davidson and Blough Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation from the Central Purchasing Department for selection of lowest and best bid: P25373-01 5th Floor Court Clerk Renovation 906 accept recommendation of the purchasing agent Davidson moved Blough seconded to accept the recommendation of the purchasing agent. Award No. 33-2024. Caddell & CO. LLC The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3Maughan Davidson and Blough Consent Agenda Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and approved with a single vote. However any item on the consent agenda is subject to individual consideration at the request of a member of the body. The following items are Consent Items and are routine in nature: Davidson moved Blough seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 - Maughan Davidson and Blough Canceled check# 101029300 in the amount of $150.00 issued to Board of Regents of The University of Okla Health Sciences Center dated 10/23/2024. Reissue on 11/20/2024. Discussion and possible action regarding Workers’ Compensation claim payments from Consolidated Benefits Resources in the amount of $10 304.65 for the period of 11-12-2024. Item requested by Karen Kint Director of HR & Safety. Discussion and possible action regarding the Treasurer Depository Fund Summary for the month of October 2024. Requested by Forrest “Butch” Freeman Oklahoma County Treasurer. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 1751 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $250 000.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Kindy Stevens Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit AffirmedRX Invoice No. 1750 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $250 000.00 pending notification of encumbrance to Kindy Stevens Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-5186 to transfer equipment from the inventory of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office to the Harper County Sheriff in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 19 Section 421.1. One 1 2013 Ford Explorer Interceptor c/n B301-00109 s/n 1FM5K8AR1EGA18495 acquired 08/05/2013 from a vendor not on record for $27 008.00 One 1 2008 Dodge Charger c/n B612-00353 s/n 2B3KA43G38H243350 acquired 03/31/2008 from a vendor not on record for $20 862.00 Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution No. 2024-5187 to transfer equipment from the inventory of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office to the Murray County Sheriff in accordance with the provisions set forth in Title 19 Section 421.1. One 1 2013 Ford Explorer Interceptor c/n B30100105 s/n 1FM5K8AR6EGA18492 acquired 08/05/2013 from a vendor not on record for $27 008.00 One 1 2013 Ford Explorer Interceptor c/n B301-00107 s/n 1FM5K8AR8EGA18493 acquired 08/05/2013 from a vendor not on record for $27 008.00 One 1 2008 Dodge Charger c/n B612-00378 s/n 2B3KA43G08H240387 acquired 05/31/2008 from a vendor not on record for $20 862.00 One 1 2008 Dodge Charger c/n B612-00379 s/n 2B3KA43G58H243351 acquired 05/31/2008 from a vendor not on record for $20 862.00 Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Benefit Warrant No. 872246 through 872279 for Oklahoma County in the amount of $32 718.78 pending notification of encumbrance to Kindy Stevens Oklahoma County Treasurer’s Office. Discussion and possible action regarding Tin Horn Installation in District 2 for Maggard. This item is in compliance with Resolution No. 2020-5733. Requested by Stacey Trumbo PE County Engineer. Monthly Report of Fees for the Planning Commission Inspection Fee Funds State Building Code Fund and the Fee Fund Report for October 2024. Monthly Report of Officers for the month of October 2024 for the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau Monthly Report of Fees for Court Fund: October 2024. Litigation: Case No. BOE Notice of Appeal Case No. CJ-2024-7093 Petition Case No. CV-2024-1354
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“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus).
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767.
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“Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818.
“Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878.
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The church bells have been a musical testimony for decades, reminding the community that Village Baptist Church exists to share God’s love.
But COVID had a devastating impact upon the church and attendance dropped like it did at so many other churches. Today the church draws around 150 congregants for 10:30 a.m. services on Sundays.
To combat the decline in church membership church leaders sought answers through prayer and after a year of soul
searching decided to rebrand their church by renaming it Village Bible Church. Pastor Ryan Redwine hopes the decision to rebrand the church will help attract new members and serve more people.
“God has been so good to us and I’m grateful to report that our church, by the Holy Spirit’s power, is rebounding and has a vibrancy and community outreach/impact that hasn’t been seen for some time,” said Redwine who has pastored the church for the past six years.
“We’re happy to report we’re growing again with guests just about every week which is always exciting.”
Redwine has pastored other churches including
Soldier Creek Baptist Church in Midwest City and Eastan Baptist Church near Marietta. He has served as a collegiate/young adults minister in Fort Worth and as a missionary in Reno, Nev. He has a Ph.D. in systematic theology and has taught master’s level classes in seminary.
“The decision to rebrand our name to Village Bible Church is simple – we wanted to reach and serve more people in our community with the Gospel of King Jesus,” he said. “Most people don’t put as much stock in denominational tags and allegiances as in former days. Most individuals living in The Village don’t identify as Baptists and we want all those folks to know they don’t have to be Baptists to attend our church.
“We have many people who have joined our church from varied denominational backgrounds and traditions,” he said. “More important-
ly, our desire at Village Bible Church is to reach those who have relationship with Jesus Christ. We want them to know that God loves them and has a great plan for their life.
“We believe rebranding to Village Bible Church removes any preconceived barriers,” he said. “God loves all people, and we want to do all we can to share the Gospel with all and tell them of His amazing grace and love.”
Redwine said the recommendation to rebrand Village Bible Church came from the leadership body and shepherding staff/ministers. It took nearly a year to answer questions from church members regarding how the name change or rebrand might impact the church.
“Our deacons did a great job of casting the vision of how a rebrand to Village Bible Church might positively impact our reach,” he said. “We
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chose Village Bible Church because of its clarity in revealing our desire to be committed to and follow God’s Word, the Bible.
“If we could communicate anything to The Village community it would be that we love God’s Word and we truly enjoy learning and applying His Word to our lives for it is in God’s Word that we learn of His great love for each of us individually and all of humanity,” he added. “We take great pride in supporting local community ministries like Hope Pregnancy Center, BritVil Food Pantry, Whiz Kids, and community school involvement. The God of the Bible tells us to go and love others and that’s exactly what we want to do.”
Village Bible Church has a storied 73-year-history with pastors who have been community leaders.
“We’ve had wonderful leaders here at Village,” he said. “My personal
lar classes at Natural Grocers locations taught by dietary and nutrition professionals. These free classes offer education and practical steps for children, teens, and adults with focus on reading labels. Learn how to select foods to address health concerns such as stress, depression and diabetes. Another local option is the ReStart class available through Wellness and Longevity workshops. VillagesOKC has an online calendar, LoveYourAge.org, offering a quick link to upcoming events and workshops as well.
interaction has been with Ted Kersh, Jim Butler and Jimmy Kinnaird. I’ve also heard very positive comments regarding Pastors Reilly, Springfield, et al,” he said. “We’ve been blessed with great leaders over the years, and it is my great privilege to stand on the shoulders of the gifted and innovative leaders who came before me.”
Village Bible Church is still a Southern Baptist Convention affiliated church with its theology and doctrinal statement aligned with the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message.
“I’m so proud to be the pastor at Village Bible Church – The Lighthouse of Love where Jesus is King,” he said. “We love reaching out to our community. It’s one of our main aims to be an outreach-minded church. We want everyone to know that God loves them, and we do too, and we believe the best way to show this is through service and outreach.”
Christ the King Catholic Church celebrated its 75th anniverary with a gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The 75th event chairmen, from left, Lesley Smith, Elizabeth Jordan, Lauren Paternostro, Debbie Jones, Julie Naifeh and Christ the King pastor Father Rex Arnold.
Christ the King celebrates 75 years
Some 900 people attended Christ the King’s gala. In photos, clockwise, starting above: Suzy Lytle, Jenny Love Meyer, Bridget and Lee Foster and John Meyer; Barney and Gayle Semtner, Nora Medley and Jerry Kelley; and front, Catherine Callaway, Nick Callaway, Dean Fitzpatrick, Joseph Krenger and Sue Krenger, and back, Corie Naifeh, Rick Naifeh, Julie Naifeh, Father Jim Goins and Mike Krenger.
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Blake Oliver, Bo Naifeh, Caroline Watkins, Tucker Jacobsen and Jack Naifeh as members of the Bachelors Club invite Caroline to take part in the debutante court.
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of financial circumstance. So far, C4K has equipped more than 275,000 Oklahoma kids so they can play.
Chansolme said he chose Cleats for Kids because it has a strong impact on communities across the metro area. The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City has a long history of uplifting the community and supporting the well-being of Oklahomans. The club’s support of an organization that has a track record of doing the same –Cleats for Kids – reflects that commitment, he said.
According to tradition, Bachelors Club members – “escorts” – invite the women to be debutantes on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28). They present each debutante personally with an invitation and a rose and toast them with a glass of champagne.
The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City has raised more than $1,120,000 for local charities through its annual Christmas Ball. Last year, the ball raised $40,000 for Pivot, A Turning Point for Youth.
The Bachelors Club of Oklahoma City was founded in 1938 by a group of young men who wished to promote the social and philanthropic undertakings as well as leadership in the Oklahoma City area. The debutante presentation began in 1945 as a way to raise funds for various Oklahoma City charities. It has been held annually, except in 2020 due to the pandemic, since then.
This year's 19 debutantes to be presented are:
Hadley Stark Allen, daughter of Chris Allen and Stacey Rist; Sarah Catherine Bass, daughter of Paige and Mike Bass; Bella Dianne Brown, daughter of Kristen and Matt Brown; Camden Marie Furnish, daughter of Laura and Ryan Furnish; Anna Elizabeth Holden, daughter of Kimberly and Tony Holden; Kate Wolf Johnson, daughter of Jackie and Patrick Boyle; Allison Blair Lathrop, daughter of Katie and Jamie Lathrop; Helen Elizabeth McDonald, Lisa and Mike McDonald; and Meg Meridith Miller, daughter of Angela and Mark Miller and the late Mrs. Traci Tarwater Miller.
Also, Aspen Grace Minihan, daughter of Lisa and David Patrick Minihan; Sarah Jane Pitzer, daughter of Jill and Clint Pitzer; Julia Michele Reynolds, daughter of the late Joe Brett Reynolds and of Sheli and Phil Stenseth; Olivia Emiline Ross, daughter of Amy and Frank Sewell and Jeff Ross; Georgia Lillian Seres, daughter of Donna and Rusty Rasmussen and Ken and Stephanie Seres; Tennegrace Pauline Shapard, daughter of Kim and Bill Shapard; Vivienne Ella Sweet, daughter of Sara and Kyle Sweet; Cate Caroline Tollison, daughter of Stephanie and Mike Tollison; Caroline Kathleen Watkins, daughter of Kari and Hardy Watkins; and Kylie Ryan Wood, daughter of Michelle Cobb and Jeff Wood.
Escorting the debutantes are the following escorts: Luke David Chansolme, president, son of Jennifer and David Chansolme; Ramey Edward Brinkman, son of Lillie-Beth Sanger Brinkman and Heather and Wade Brinkman; Lucas Todd Butler, son of Sarah and Doug Butler; Evan Wilson Condon, son of Sheri and Bill Condon; Henry James Gauthier, son of Kylie and Stephen Gauthier and the late Christine Gauthier; Roy Mason Georgia, son of Trisha Georgia and Roy Georgia; Joseph Anthony Harroz, son of Ashley and Joe Harroz and Samia Harroz; Henry David Hooten, son of Whitney and David Hooten; Tucker David Jacobsen, son of Nicole and Jeff Jacobsen; William Henri Margo, son of Debbie and Brad Margo; and Jackson Zeak Naifeh, son of Monique and Justin Naifeh.
Also, Robert Franklin Naifeh, son of Libby and Todd Naifeh; David Blake Oliver, son of Jennifer and David Oliver and Karen Wright; William Matthew Paque, son of Brittanie and Matt Paque; Nicholas Alexander Parkinson, son of Breena and Andrew Parkinson; Austin Price Pendarvis, son of Kathryn and Kent Phillips; Jack Pruitt Duncan, son of Merrie and Robert Duncan; Jackson Browning Roberts, son of Sarah and Hayden Roberts; Matthew Davidson Smith, son of Karen and Martin Smith; Brennan Charles Wade, son of Paula and Buddy Wade; and Pearce Garnett Wade, son of Paula and Buddy Wade.
On the chamber calendar
Annual Meeting/Holiday Lunch
Thursday Dec 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Andy B’s Bowl Social 11917 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Registration is $32 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. Register by Monday, Dec. 9.
Christmas Community Coffee
Thursday Dec 19, 8 - 9 a.m.
First Bethany Bank & Trust 6500 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany
Bachelors Club President Luke Chansolme, Henry Gauthier, Cate Tollison, Hadley Allen, Bella Brown, Evan Condon and Jackson Roberts on Thanksgiving morning.
