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Registration for International Affairs Seminar 2017 OPENS @ 9am Aug 1

IAS is a study trip experience for CYF age youth in grades 11-12. This trip has become very popular in the past
5 years, and usually sells out the day registration opens. Amazing! The Registration Link will open at 9am on Monday, August 1. Yes, that is tomorrow.

Visit the Event Registration webpage and scroll down the page to find the link for Oklahoma registration.

IAS 2017 is limited to 25 youth that will be accompanied by 5-6 adults that serve as conversation partners, guides, and co-learners about the study topic.

Michael Davison2017-01-08T11:03:00-06:00Jul 31, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

NYC and DC Destinations for 2017 International Affairs Seminar

Youth will travel to Washington DC and New York City for the 2017 IAS (International Affairs Seminar) March 10-18. The study trip is for youth in grades 11-12.

Who Is My Neighbor? Interfaith Dialogue is a Christian Practice

Students study a topic that is relevant to being a citizen and a person who claims Christian faith. Youth return to their congregations with an informed perspective that can help shape their view of the world and their practice of Christianity.

The week long experience offers opportunity to build friendships with other Disciples youth and sponsors.

Online registration opens August 1 and closes Oct. 1. The trip is limited to 25 youth.

Download a sample itinerary and learn more about the registration costs.

This trip is sponsored by the CYYA Ministries of the Christian Church in Oklahoma. For more information contact Rev. Michael Davison 918.899.8940

CCOK3012017-01-08T11:03:01-06:00Jul 21, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Interfaith Youth Tour of OKC Set for Sept. 25

The Oklahoma Conference of Churches will be conducting its 9th annual Interfaith Youth Tour in Oklahoma City on September 25.

The tour will have stops at East Sixth Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Masjid Mu’min, and Vien Giac Buddhist Temple.

Exploring Christianity, Islam and Buddhism

The tour will educate the participants on aspects of Christianity, Islam and Buddhism. It will explore the historically African-American congregations of East Sixth Street Christian Church and Masjid Mu’min.

The $15 registration fee includes transportation and snacks. Youth groups, schools and organizations are welcome.

Learn More>>

Register

CCOK3012019-04-01T13:43:30-05:00Jul 21, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Mission Guthrie Unites Youth in Community Service

Over 200 DOC youth and sponsors from across the state plus a Texas youth group will be participating in Mission Guthrie July 16-20th.

This year’s theme is “Here Comes the Son – Project 7:16”. They were filled with awe and praised God…God has come to help his people. Luke 7-16

They’ll pour their enthusiasm, energy and hard work into a variety of work sites. Service projects include Guthrie Public Schools (paint lockers, stripe parking lots, clean playgrounds), Guthrie City Parks cleanup, and a number of private resident projects.

Fellowship is a huge part of the mission week. Host church FCC Guthrie is rolling out the red carpet to welcome them to the community. A Community Block Party starts at 7:00 pm Saturday featuring live music, food trucks and lawn games – all are invited.

It takes a lot of food and volunteers to host an event of this size. If you have an interest in providing or handing out food, setting up, participating at a work site, or just being a part of the excitement, please contact Mission Guthrie coordinator Staci Carey (405-831-5509 carey.staci@yahoo.com) or FCC Guthrie associate pastor Karen Allen at the church (405) 282-4080 karenkallen@cox.net.

Keep up with the action!

Twitter @missiongut
Facebook Mission Guthrie 2016

Participating Youth Groups

Central Christian Church, Enid
Crown Height CC, OKC
FCC Claremore
FCC Duncan
FCC El Reno
FCC Guthrie
FCC Stillwater
FCC Woodward
Hillcrest CC, OKC
Southern Hills CC, Edmond
The Welcome Table CC, Arlington, TX

CCOK3012017-01-08T11:03:02-06:00Jul 11, 2016|Mission, Youth|Comments Off

Thank You Camp Counselors!

The Region’s summer camp program closed July 1st as Chi Rho campers and staff as well as CYF campers and staff said their final prayers together and headed out the gates of camp back into the world.

Our Region owes a BIG THANK YOU and our gratitude to the adults that volunteered this summer at a camp, and those that will volunteer at Texoma Camp and Mission Guthrie later this month.

Our brand of Christian witness is alive and well. Not sure? Come and serve as a camp counselor next summer. Our children and youth get it when we say, “There is ministry to do and gospel to be that only we can do and only we can be.”

Check out the latest edition of the Children, Youth, and Young Adult Intersection.

CCOK3012016-07-05T16:16:03-05:00Jul 5, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Summer Camp Season in Session

Last week the summer camp season began with Heifer Week. Rev. Paul Ragle (FCC Stroud) led the group this year. Youth in grades 7-10 along with three adults spent time learning about how citizens of other countries live, by living and working in similar conditions.

This week Kairos Campers (grades 4-8) are enjoying the balmy summer heat at Camp Christian. Rev. Will Smith (FCC Wagoner) and Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs (FCC Tulsa) are directing this week. Please keep Kairos Camp youth and the adult volunteers in your prayers.

This Friday, Discovery Camp @ Central Christian Camp begins for its weekend run and on June 20, Junior Camp begins. The week of June 27 is the last week of summer camp. Chi Rho Camp @ Oakridge Camp will begin and CYF Conference @ Central Christian Camp will begin.

Visit the Families and Youth page to connect to all the opportunities and stories about the Region’s programatic ministry with Children and Youth.

Michael Davison2017-01-08T11:03:03-06:00Jun 15, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Mailing Error Sent Wrong Camper Letter

Late on Friday of last week I learned that we sent Chi Rho Campers the Discovery Camper letter last week. That is a mistake. I’ve been in touch with our printer and mailing service which will send the Discovery Camper letter to Discovery campers this week. Junior Camp, Chi Rho Camp, and CYF Camper letters will go out to mailboxes late this week. If you are anxious to receive your camper letter, visit the Families and Youth webpage and you can download the letter as well as learn about the Arrival and Departure Times for all our camps.

Thanks for your patience and understanding. Be well. Stay centered.

Michael Davison
Assoc. Regional Minister

Michael Davison2016-06-07T08:53:38-05:00Jun 6, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Summer Camp Arrival & Departure Times

This Sunday, June 5, the Region’s Summer Camp season begins with 11 youth and 4 adults departing from First Christian in Wagoner for the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR. Rev. Paul Ragle (FCC Stroud) is directing this adventure week. Congregations sending youth and adults: First Christian in Stroud, First Christin in Wagoner, Forest Park Christian in Tulsa, and First Christian in Purcell.

Each Camp begins and ends at a specific time. Parents and congregations transporting your campers, please help our volunteers by not arriving before Check-In Begins and by Being On Time to pick up your camper(s) at the end of the week.

Kairos Camp – June 13-17 @ Camp Christian
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 (noon)

Discovery Camp – June 17-19 @ Central Christian Camp
Check-In: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Camp Ends: 11:30 am

Junior Camp – June 20-24 @ Central Christian Camp
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 pm (noon)

Chi Rho Camp – June 27-July 1 @ Oakridge Camp & Conf Center
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 pm (noon)

CYF Conference – June 27-July 1 @ Central Christian Camp
Check-In: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Camp Ends: 12:00 pm (noon)

Michael Davison2016-05-31T14:04:40-05:00May 31, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Summer Camp Season Begins June 5

Show Up / Trust / Forgive / Stand / Do Justice / Change / Connect

It will be an exciting summer camp season. We are grateful for all the adults volunteering as counselors and directors. The Region cannot offer Outdoor Ministry without
all the wonderful volunteers, nor without the support of our congregations. Thank you. Check-In Times and Departure Times will be published Tuesday, May 31st.

Summer Camp Registration Numbers & Directors

Heifer Week: 11
Director: Rev. Paul Ragle

Kairos Camp @ Camp Christian: 44
Directors: Rev. Will Smith & Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs FearlessFaith

Discovery Camp @ Central Christian Camp: 80 (waiting list active)
Directors: Sally Wheeler, Curtis Dew, and Heather Chase

Junior Camp @ Central Christian Camp: 65
Directors: Anna Davis and Rev. Shannon Fleck-Speidel

Chi Rho Camp @ Oakridge Camp & Conference Center: 86
Directors: Lavonna Hopkins and Pastor Tom Stanley

CYF Conference @ Central Christian Camp: 92 (waiting list active)
Directors: Pastor Eula Hledik and Pastor John Wheeler

Summer Camp @ Texoma Christian Camp

Junior & Discovery Camp: July 17-20

Chi Rho Camp: July 20-23

CYF Camp: July 20-22

Water Weekend (grades 8-12): July 22-24

Click here to download the Registration Packet for Texoma Camp

Michael Davison2017-01-08T11:03:06-06:00May 23, 2016|Youth|Comments Off

Two (2) Camps Sold Out

This afternoon both Discovery Camp and CYF Conference reached their max capacity. Discovery Camp has 70 campers registered and CYF Conference has 86 campers registered. Michael is in conversation with the camp directors for each experience to determine if they can accept more campers and he is contacting the staff at Central Christian Camp to determine if more space is available. For now, these two camps are on waiting lists. To be added to a waiting list, email Michael and he will add your camper. Registration Numbers will be updated weekly from now until the close of all registration on May 16. Discount rates end on April 18. On April 19 all camp fees will increase.

It is an exciting time for Outdoor Ministry in the Region. Thanks for participating!

Michael Davison2016-04-14T17:06:33-05:00Apr 14, 2016|Youth|Comments Off