First Regional Youth Council Event of 2018

reconcile (def)

to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired;
to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable;
to compose or settle;
to bring into agreement or harmony; make compatible or consistent;
to reconsecrate;
to restore.

The Regional Youth Council kicked off 2018 with the first of six (6) weekend events focused on the different ways people reconcile with themselves, one another, and with social systems that order living. Chi Rho youth and adults from 11 congregations attended Reconcile 1, Feb. 24-25. Crown Heights Christian Church opened their fellowship hall and sanctuary to the group during the day when games, singing, and simple mission projects led to worship and a message from Rev. Darryl Burton (darrylburton.org) who shared his story of being wrongfully incarcerated for twenty-four years. His story of hope and journey with Jesus gave the group something to ponder and inspiration for their living.

Following dinner the group traveled to the Oklahoma Science Museum for the evening and overnight in the museum. The “Star Wars” theme at the museum helped participants think about the science within the story, and it was a hyper-sized gift to have the entire museum reserved for the group. Click here to see the photos.

Thank You . . .

To the Adults that sponsored their groups and gave their time to help make this event possible.
Pastor Ron Motley and Crown Heights Christian Church for the hospitality.
Rev. Valerie Austin (Community Christian Church Ponca City) for connecting us to Rev. Darryl Burton.
The staff at the Oklahoma Science Museum.
The RYC planning team for Reconcile 1 led by Pastor Tara Dew (First Christian El Reno) and Matthew Gillett (Western Oaks Christian Church Oklahoma City).
The congregations that sent groups:
- Arnett Christian Church
- First Christian Church Chickasha
- First Christian Church El Reno
- First Christian Church Hennessey
- First Christian Church Midwest City
- First Christian Church Norman
- First Christian Church Sulphur
- First Christian Church Woodward
- Crown Heights Christian Church OKC
- New Covenant Christian Church OKC
- Western Oaks Christian Church OKC
AND all the Regional Youth Council who represent these congregations:
- Disciples Christian Church Bartlesville
- First Christian Church Cyril
- First Christian Church El Reno
- Central Christian Church Enid
- First Christian Church Hennessey
- First Christian Church Midwest City
- First Christian Church Norman
- New Covenant Christian Church OKC
- Western Oaks Christian Church OKC
- First Christian Church Sulphur
- Forest Park Christian Church Tulsa
- First Christian Church Woodward