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June 29 – July 13: Pam on vacation in Colorado
July 4: Regional Office closed for Independence Day
July 7 – July 13: Michael Davison at Mission Camp Road Show, Texas City, Texas
July 15: Pam returns to the office
July 15 – August 16: Michael is on Sabbatical (a few days in Chicago)
July 19 – July 24: Pam & Michael attending General Assembly, Des Moines, Iowa

Summer is here! The spring storms have withered away leaving an abundance of mosquitoes, flies, frogs, ants, and still a lot of clean up. And now Oklahoma has transitioned into the hot, humid days of summer.

Camps

June has been rich with summer church camps:

Chi Rho Camp at Oak Ridge in Anadarko
JYF Camp and CYF Conference at Central Oklahoma Camp & Conference Center in Guthrie
Chi Rho & CYF at Texoma Christian Camp
Water Weekend in Kingston
Camp still to come: Grand Camp at Camp Christian in Chouteau

Of course, Michael Davison has been present for these camps, and I have made an appearance! The photo gallery of these camps can be found here.

Camp is one of the most amazing places to meet God, to deepen one’s faith, to make a commitment to be a disciple of Christ, to experience true community, to make life-long friends, and to begin to connect the dots that we practice our faith every day in a variety of ways.

Thank you to ALL who make camp possible: camp staff, counselors, directors, parents, grandparents, congregations, Disciple Mens ministry, Commission on Children, Youth & Young Adults, Regional staff, and the young people. We are especially grateful for the presence of a Disciple Peace Intern and two Global Missionary Co-Workers from Beirut, Lebanon. It takes more than a village! And always with the power of the Holy Spirit!

Mission Camp Road Show

Michael Davison will be leading the Mission Camp Road Show July 7-13. This mission trip is coordinated with Reach Beyond Mission, a Disciples non-profit ministry out of Austin. Fifty-four youth and adults will travel by charter bus to Texas City, Texas, where they will join the leadership of Reach Beyond Mission. Their work will include assisting Disciples Volunteering in Mission with long term recovery following Hurricane Harvey, and their learning will be “Creation Justice.”

Vacation

Pam & Randy are vacationing with their family in Pagosa Springs, Colorado for two weeks. She will be out of the office from June 29-July 13.

San Juan River, Pagosa Springs, CO. 2019

San Juan River, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. 2019.

Pagosa Peak. 2019.

Sabbatical

Michael Davison enters the third leg of his sabbatical from July 15-August 16. During these five weeks, in addition to rest and General Assembly, Michael will be traveling to Chicago, Illinois to attend the Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.

Pray . . .

As we pray for you, we also invite you to give thanks . . . for the Holy Spirit that has touched and transformed the hearts and minds of many campers . . . for opportunities to reconnect with family and friends, near and far, and . . . for safe summer travels.

General Assembly

Both Michael and Pam will be attending the 2019 General Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa from July 19- July 24. We hope to see many of our Oklahoma Disciples in Iowa engaging in the work of the larger church. Yes, there will be a night where Oklahoma Disciples gather for fellowship. Stay tuned to your email and social media for details.

CCOK3012019-07-17T10:54:28-05:00Jul 2, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Job Posting: Phillips Theological Seminary, Vice President of Advancement

Phillips Theological Seminary is searching to hire the position of Vice President of Advancement. Mission of Position: The Vice President of Advancement, in collaboration with the President, the Board of Trustees and other administrators, leads and oversees all activities and programs related to understanding and building financial support for the mission of Phillips Theological Seminary.

Please email a cover letter expressing interest in the position, being as specific as you can, and detailing relevant professional experience, education, and training, along with a resume, including the names and contact information of at least three professional references to gwen.derrick@ptstulsa.edu.

Read the full job description HERE.

CCOK3012019-07-17T10:52:21-05:00Jul 1, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Pentecost Video Message from General Minister and President, Terri Hord Owens

Watch the Pentecost video message from GMP, Terri Hord Owens here.

If you choose to donate to the Pentecost Special Offering, you may give online here.

CCOK3012019-06-10T13:10:19-05:00Jun 10, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

2019 Pentecost Special Offering: June 2 and June 9

How is the Pentecost offering used?

To help our new church movement continue to take root! Each year, half of this offering stays in the local Region or Area where it’s collected to start and uphold new churches.

The other half is used across the United States and Canada by New Church Ministry to support the recruiting, assessing, training and coaching of new church leaders at events like Leadership Academy. Our church planters remain committed to answering God’s call … to serve their neighbors, spread the gospel, and make more Disciples.

But they need the nurturing and generous support of people like you through the 2019 Pentecost Offering, June 2 and 9. Please help our new church movement continue to take root, bear fruit … and grow more Disciples every day!

Please give generously to this year’s Pentecost offering.

CCOK3012019-05-23T10:22:00-05:00May 22, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Job Posting: OGMP-Treasury Services Hiring Financial Reporting Accountant

The Office of the General Minister and President – Treasury Services, is looking to hire a Financial Reporting Accountant. Click HERE for the full job description.

CCOK3012019-05-22T13:24:52-05:00May 22, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Job Posting: Administrative Assistant at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, OK

Phillips Theological Seminary is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant in the Admissions & Student Services Office located in Tulsa, OK. Resumes will be accepted through Friday, May 24. Please contact MaryAnn Morris, Director of Admissions & Student Services, with any questions 918.270.6464. Click HERE to view the job description.

CCOK3012019-05-13T10:54:53-05:00May 13, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Share the “Good News” with an Annual Fund Gift!

Greetings Faithful Disciples!

I hope you have “seen the Lord.” Awed and amazed, I hope you are running to tell others the “Good News” that Christ is risen! You may certainly share this “Good News” with a donation to the Regional Church!

The Regional Church needs your generous financial support to continue to equip and empower others to tell this amazing story of God’s love and grace which is for everyone. Here is a glimpse of how your gifts are working to make a difference within the Regional Church.

Leadership Training School Event February 23rd at First Christian Church in Edmond

300 Disciples representing 67 congregations attended this remarkable connecting, equipping, and empowering event. View photo gallery
General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, spent the day with Oklahoma Disciples.
19 workshop leaders provided inspirational materials and dialogue on “Abide With Me: Disciples Roots, Inclusivity, & Justice.”

Spring Break Trips: International Affairs Seminar and Caminante Mission Trip

15 juniors and seniors in high school and 4 adults representing 10 congregations traveled to Washington, DC and New York City to enrich their faith and learn about “human trafficking.”
8 adults representing 3 congregations traveled to the Dominican Republic to engage with children at Caminante, a school that educates children so they are not vulnerable to “human trafficking”.

There’s more —

The Commission on Youth, Children & Young Adults has been planning and preparing an exciting summer camping season which begins in June.
The Commission on Clergy continues to welcome men and women who are called to vocational ministry and walk with them on the journey. On March 30th, Crown Heights Christian Church ordained Rev. Ron Motley in a beautiful celebration.
The Commission on Reconciliation is providing Pro-Reconciling Anti-Racism training around the Region.
And the Commission on Evangelism and New Church is busy welcoming 3 new churches to our Region.
Your 2 Regional Ministers continue to provide support and encouragement for Search & Call committees around the Region and a pastoral presence to our clergy in all of life’s varied circumstances.

Thank you for supporting the Regional Church which is committed to following the ways of Jesus by feeding the hungry, caring for the children, building relationships, and showing God’s amazing and steadfast love to all. This is how we strengthen the church — together.

With your dollars, we can continue to lead young and mature Disciples of Christ to share the love and care of Jesus near and far. Please give what you are able and know all gifts are blessed and multiplied by God!

Peace & God’s grace,

CCOK3012019-05-02T13:41:45-05:00May 2, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

East Side Christian Church is Moving and Partnering with Forest Park Christian Church

Press Release From East Side Christian Church:

85 years ago, 65 people met on a cold December day in 1933. They gathered near the intersections of 11th and Harvard in a room that would later become a beer parlor. An ordained UMC Minister named Frank J. Pippin made a suggestion that a new church be formed at 15th and Indianapolis. With the support of First Christian Church downtown Tulsa and others, that dream led to their first small building that is now an education wing.

East Side Christian Church was forged out of a desire for people “east” of town to be able to go to church, and with support from various people, a sanctuary was built in the art deco style. While updates have occurred, the outside of the building still is a beacon to that era.

Spending over two years in discernment and prayer, the congregation voted 100% to sell our building and move. After much more prayer, we have partnered up with Forest Park Christian Church at 91st and Mingo and we will be joining with them and celebrate Easter together on April 21st. Our last Sunday Services will be on Palm Sunday on April 14th.

We are a church of the people, not the steeple and to keep a building of this size open was not being good stewards of our call to show love to the community. We have chosen to partner with Forest Park Christian Church (DOC) because they hold the same values, theology and love that we have focused on for the many years.

Though we hate leaving our building behind, we know that our faith is not in a structure or nostalgia, but in a Creator, who made us to love others and to show that love. We will be able to do that better in a smaller space in south Tulsa.

We will continue our outreach projects like Cuppa-Thanks, but also look for new needs in our new community.

Signs at our church will soon change to let our neighbors and community know.

For information about our property, correspondence can be made to Kelly McKoy with McKoy Company at 918 403-9160 or email kmckoy@mckoycompany.com.

Please contact Rev. Evan Taylor at the above contact if you have any questions.

Click HERE to download the Press Release

CCOK3012019-04-08T11:07:04-05:00Apr 4, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Awards $46,000 in Grants

The Grant Committee has allocated 2019 grant funds, and checks were mailed March 12th. This year, grants totaling more than $46,000 were awarded to 28 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Churches and related institutions. Grant funding awards are based on events or programs with potential to make the greatest impact within communities. You can also see details of the awards for 2018 funding and 2017 funding.

Grant applications and guidelines for 2020 will be available soon at the links below; meanwhile, you may still view 2019 information. If you would like to be added to ODF’s email list for updates on the 2020 Grant Program, please send your contact information (name, address, city, state, zip, email, phone and church) to grants@okdfdn.org. Or call 405.525.6530 for more information. The deadline for submitting 2020 Grant Applications is 5:00 p.m., February 15, 2020.

CCOK3012019-04-08T10:36:33-05:00Mar 21, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off

Disciples Home Missions 2019 Lent Resources

The 2019 Lent Resource — The Rev. Dr. Betty Miller Green and the Rev. Dr. Irvin W. Green are the co-writers for this year’s Lenten meditations. She is presently the Associate Pastor of Woodland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Columbus, Ohio. He is the pastor of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Kettering, Ohio.

The season of Lent is one of the two most known seasons of the Church (liturgical) year. Whereas Advent leads up to the birth of Christ, Lent marks the final days of Jesus’ life and ministry. The season lasts for forty days, from Ash Wednesday until Holy Saturday (the day before Easter) excluding Sundays.

Lent is known for visual or conspicuous expressions of penitence, humility, or sorrow. This is because of the association made between the crucifixion of Christ and human sinfulness. One example of such expression is the placing of ashes on the foreheads of believers on Ash Wednesday. Throughout the time of Lent, sacrificial choices are emphasized. Such choices may include dietary changes (temporary or permanent), giving to the poor, or relinquishing personal luxuries. With the coming of Easter, which is technically beyond Lent, there is a shift from remorse to joy. Jesus, who died for our sins, is triumphant over sin. God’s people are granted a reprieve and a new covenant. Easter is as colorful and full of life as the Lenten season is careful to avoid such celebratory signs.

CCOK3012019-03-19T12:58:06-05:00Mar 19, 2019|Regional News|Comments Off