Dear Faithful Friends in Christ,
Thank you for your participation in your congregation as well as your generous contributions to the Annual Fund of the Christian Church in Oklahoma. Your gifts help the Regional Church as it seeks to support and encourage your pastor(s) and connect congregations in mission and ministry.
The Regional Church is asking you to contribute toward the 2016 Annual Fund goal of $130,000. All gifts are welcome, and we believe are blessed and multiplied by God.
Your regional church at work!
We had a very exciting Regional Assembly in April at First Christian Church Tulsa with over 300 adults and youth in attendance. The theme was Festival of Missions, where several inspiring and exciting things happened. Here’s just a few but you can read the whole story here.
- The Golf Tournament hosted 6 teams!
- Rev. Juan Rodriguez from the Christian Church in Florida reminded us that we are a
“barrier breaking, bridge building” denomination, and Rev. Micah James encouraged us to
remember “why” we do mission. - We literally moved out in mission on Saturday morning and supported nine different organizations: Stamp Out Starvation (20,000+ meals); OK Blood Institute (40+ donors);
FCC Snack Packs (made a month’s worth); Oxley Nature Center (cleared 2.5 miles of trail); Tulsa SPCA (painted and cleaned kennels); Church World Service (assembled 100 hygiene kits); Emergency Infant Services (transitioned clothing); Harvard Avenue Community Garden (weeded and tended to garden needs); Community Food Bank (moved 7,000+ pounds of food). - In closing worship we heard from nine different congregations who each shared their
mission and ministry beyond their doors.
In the area of Youth, the International Affairs Seminar was exceptional with young people and adult sponsors; summer camps have begun and are full to capacity with young people and counselors.
A Regional mission trip to Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, to work with our ministry partner Caminante is scheduled for the end of July. Learn more>>
Reconciliation monies are being disbursed.
A new Regional Board was installed at Regional Assembly, and they will begin their work to vision and plan the future on August 20th at a Regional Board Orientation.
The Region continues to support and care for seminary students and students in the Commissioned Ministry Training Program, and your Regional pastors continue to be present to pastors and congregational life around the region, including providing aid and disaster relief.
Your gift is important
We cannot do any of this without your financial help. Please consider a generous gift to the Regional Church as we continue to be God’s hands and heart in Oklahoma. You may donate securely online here, or send your gift to our office: Christian Church in Oklahoma, 301 NW 36th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73118.
Peace & God’s grace,
Pamela G. Holt
Regional Minister
