CCOK301, Author at Christian Church in Oklahoma

Caminante Mission Trip News

First of all, thank you for all your help in making the April mission trip to Caminante a success.

The April mission trip was educational in nature. Five participants from four Disciples churches took six suitcases with supplies to donate to baseballs, toothpaste and toothbrushes, clothing, cosmetology and craft supplies.

The Disciples visited four homework rooms where they did a craft project (God’s Eyes) with the children and gave toothpaste and toothbrushes to all in attendance. One participant did electrical repairs.

They made coconut jewelry with Haitian children and visited La Casona, the vocational school. They visited the capital city of Santo Domingo and spent time with Sister Denisse and her staff learning about the various ministries of Caminante.

The group visited a school, about an hour north and east of Boca Chica. Its basketball court was unusable and in disrepair. The Region would like to raise money to repair the backstop and net and buy basketballs. Sister Denisse agreed this was a worthwhile fundraising project for the Oklahoma Region.

If you are interested in supporting Caminante with a donation, you may donate online HERE or mail a check to the Regional Office:

Christian Church in Oklahoma
301 NW 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(note on the check memo “Caminante”)

The next mission trip is scheduled for Saturday, July 21st – Saturday, July 28th. The trip will cost about $1800 per person. Some partial scholarships are available.

Interested in getting involved? Call Rev. Don Johnson 580-402-2612

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Pray with Israel/Palestine Sunday, May 20

Join the Region in prayer with Israel/Palestine on Sunday, May 20. Read more HERE.

Prayers for Israel/Palestine:

Come Comforter, Holy Spirit, Love Divine: descend upon your people – Israelis and Palestinians – in this land. Reveal to them a new vision of reconciliation amid conflict, and open before them new paths for peace. Uphold their pursuits of justice and righteousness in the face of violations against their humanity. Fortify their courage and tenacity for hope when despair assaults them and frustrates their quest for the promise of abundant life. Pour out your grace upon them to overcome evil with good. And, help us all –individually and collectively – as a Church, and as a nation – to be instruments of your grace and channels of your peace. Amen.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:17-05:00May 16, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

2018 Pentecost Special Offering

When the day of Pentecost had come, awe came upon everyone who witnessed the wonders being done through the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:43). Indeed the Spirit of Pentecost is alive in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) through the awe-inspiring passion of the New Church Movement!

Under the 2020 Vision, we have grown our Disciples family by welcoming many new and affiliated faith communities into the fold. Our church planters are eager to answer God’s call to spread the gospel in new ways and places. Our established congregations are sharing resources, love, and support. Our Church is sowing
seeds and reaping an abundant harvest that bears witness to God’s overflowing love for God’s children.

Your gift to the 2018 Pentecost Offering will help new churches grow in your own Region or Area, and it will provide support to new church planters across the life of the Church through Hope Partnership’s New Church Ministries. The stewardship of our courageous new church leaders is vital, and your contribution to the Pentecost Offering connects planters with much-needed resources for support and sustainability.

Make A Gift

God continues to bless the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) through the mission and ministry of all our congregations, and today, we have the opportunity to share God’s blessings by giving abundantly to the Pentecost Offering. Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift!

Learn more about New Church Ministries at hopepmt.org/plant

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:27-05:00May 14, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

Forest Park Christian Church Hosts “The Different Faces of Poverty and Homelessness” Conference

You can make a difference in the lives of others! You are invited to Forest Park Christian Church on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:00am for “The Different Faces of Poverty and Homelessness” Conference.

Click HERE for more details.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:33-05:00May 10, 2018|Congregations|Comments Off

Disciples Women T-Shirts For Sale Until May 29th

Due to popular request, the Disciples Women T-shirts from the earlier fundraiser campaign are available again for a short time. Order your shirt by May 29th. The shirts are available in many colors and sizes.

Sizes Small-XXL (Unisex V-Neck T-Shirt 60/40)

Click HERE to order.

Sizes 1X to 5X (Hanes Ladies Just My Size Plus V-Neck T-Shirt)

Click HERE to order.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:39-05:00May 10, 2018|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Golf Tournament May 12, 2018 at New Covenant Christian Church

Please join fellow Disciples at Lake Hefner Golf Course Saturday, May 12th for the New Covenant Christian Church “Original Master” Golf Tournament. Shot gun start at 8:00 a.m. with a 4 person scramble.

The cost for golf & cart is $50.00 per golfer. Checks may be made payable to NCCC. You can pay when you check in on Saturday.

The money raised will go to the new Chalice NCCC Community Garden. Please contact Mark Harry markharry55@gmail.com or 405-255-6997 from NCCC with any questions and to register your team. If you don’t have a team don’t worry, you will be added to a good team.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:44-05:00May 10, 2018|Congregations|Comments Off

Oklahoma Disciples Foundation 2018 Grants Awarded

In 2017, ODF implemented a grant-making process to provide funds for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma related programs, ministries and missions. Over the years, several permanent endowments have been established by donors or through closed church memorial funds with specific, varied purposes to provide ongoing funding to the Foundation’s grant program.

The endowments support ministries and missions for children, youth and young adults as well as provide for the education of clergy, laity and congregations on the guidance and art of spiritual giving. Endowments also provide funding to benefit healthcare ministries for seniors, church innovation and ecumenical spiritual education for students. View the endowment summaries at the link above.

The deadline for applications for 2018 Grant Funding was 5:00 p.m., February 15, 2018. The ODF grant-making committee has met, allocated the funds listed below and checks have been mailed. The grant program awards funding based on events or programs with potential to make the greatest impact. Details of the 2018 awards are outlined HERE.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:50-05:00Apr 12, 2018|Congregations|Comments Off

Top 100 Congregations Giving to Disciples Mission Fund

CONGRATULATIONS to the SIX congregations in the Oklahoma Region who made the “Top 100 Congregations Giving to Disciples Mission Fund.” Thank you for your generosity!

Crown Heights Christian Church, OKC
First Christian Church, Edmond
First Christian Church, Norman
First Christian Church, Ponca City
Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa
Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond

It is customary for Regions to receive monthly reports of congregational giving to Disciples Mission Fund, because that is the primary way both the General Office and regions are financially sustained. Regions receive annually the “Top 100 Givers to Disciples Mission Fund.” In 2017, every region in the United States and Canada had at least one congregation represented in this “Top 100.” In 2017, Oklahoma has six represented in the “Top 100.”

We can also celebrate that out of Oklahoma’s 149 congregations, 83 congregations give to Disciples Mission Fund through a direct gift or through Special Day offerings. No gift is too big! and no gift is too small! We are very grateful for every gift because this is the primary way that the Region of Oklahoma’s operating budget is funded so that we can provide and enrich the ministry and leadership around the region that you expect.

If your congregation would like to hear more about how Disciples Mission Fund works, please contact Pam Holt at pholt@okdisciples.org. She will come to your congregation to say first, “thank you for your ministry and giving” and secondly, to help folks understand Disciples Mission Fund and the joy of giving to our great church.

Give to the Disciples Mission Fund

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:56:55-05:00Apr 12, 2018|Regional News|Comments Off

April 10, 2018 Bi-Vocational Clergy Cluster: Online Meeting

You are invited to the next Bi-vocational Clergy Cluster Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:30pm Central Time. The online meeting will take place via Zoom Video.

We will spend some time checking in with each other in intentional sharing about what leads us into ministry, then Owen Cayton from Ankeny Christian Church, Ankney Iowa will be sharing with us some really innovative ideas for making worship inspiring. You won’t want to miss this.

Click HERE to join.

CCOK3012019-03-12T09:57:01-05:00Apr 9, 2018|Clergy News|Comments Off

Camp Christian Cabin Fire

Camp Christian of Northeast Oklahoma is sad to share that the Howard Lodge cabin was consumed by a fire during the early hours of Good Friday morning. Thankfully, no groups were on campus at the time and no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.