Publisher Frank Cargill Editor Jack Salkil Designer Brandon Knight Copyeditor Barbara Miller
.................................................................. GENERAL PRESBYTERS
SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS
Frank Cargill Superintendent
Raymond Frizzelle Section 1
Craig Dacus Assistant Superintendent
Leo Guthrie Section 2
Tom Goins Secretary-Treasurer
Melvin Baker Section 3
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS
Steve Rose Section 4
Curtis Owens
APRIL District Bible Quiz Finals.................................. April 1-2 School of Ministry Game Day......................... April 2 Credentials Testing Day.................................... April 2 District Fine Arts Festival.................................. April 8-9 District RV Convention...................................... April 8-9 Spring FCF Trace.................................................... April 15-16 Regional JBQ........................................................... April 22-23 District Council...................................................... April 25-26 Ordination Presentation................................... April 26 Christian Fun Day................................................. April 30
MAY School of Ministry Game Day......................... May 7 Credentials Testing Day.................................... May 7 Fun Arts Festival.................................................... May 14 Credential Presentation.................................... May 21 Youth Camp #1......................................................May 23-27 Youth Camp #2.................................................... May 30-June 3
Ron McCaslin
Bruce McCarty Section 5E
MINISTRY DIRECTORS
Darryl Wootton Section 5W
Doug Everaard Youth Ministries
Chad Brodrick Section 6
Dean Guthrie Children’s Ministries
Weldon Wright Section 7
Darren Pilcher Church Ministries
Micah Wells Section 8
Michelle Pilcher Women’s Ministries Jack Salkil Executive Administrator Lindell Warren Missions
David Brooks Section 9N L Duane Elmore Section 9S Don Barnes Section 10 Billy Martin Section 11 T.D. Gifford Section 12
JUNE School of Ministry Game Day......................... June 4 Credentials Testing Day.................................... June 4 Youth Camp #3.................................................... June 6-10 Royal Ranger Pow-Wow..................................... June 10-12 Youth Camp #4......................................................June 13-17 Youth Camp #5.................................................... June 20-24 Royal Ranger JLTA................................................ June 22-26 iCamp........................................................................ June 27-July1
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he was granted License in 1991; the Investiture of Ordination in 2008. Each level of ministerial recognition was through the
SECTIONAL COUNCILS
Oklahoma District Council. His home church, from the time he
Weather challenges presented an abundance of problems;
and served as Youth Pastor in his home church from 1984 to
however, with adjusted and flexible schedules we ended the season by completing 13 tremendous Sectional Councils and
was 9 years old, is Oklahoma City Abundant Life Assembly of God. He was fully involved in numerous Oklahoma Ministries 1994 under direction of Pastor Cecil Brown and Pastor Craig Dacus.
canceled only 1. Attendance, participation, excitement, and involvement across Oklahoma gave every indication of a “healthy” church. OKLAHOMA AG MINISTRIES EXISTS TO SERVE BUILDING HEALTHY MINISTERS ENABLING HEALTHY MINISTERIES The following Sectional Presbyters were affirmed to continue serving our Fellowship for an additional two-year term:
Section 3 – Melvin Baker
Section 5E – Darryl Wootton
Section 5W – Bruce McCarty
Section 7 – Weldon Wright
Section 9N – David Brooks
Section 11 – Billy Martin
Steve Lance, Presbyter of Section Nine South, requested that
Duane Elmore and Misty Hurt were united in marriage in 1988. They are the proud parents of three children: Rachel (17), Sarah (15), and Jed (9). Welcome, Duane and Misty, to the Leadership Team of the Oklahoma District!
THE STEEL IS IN SPARKS!
the Section select another individual to serve. Pastor Lance has contributed greatly to our leadership team and remains greatly loved by all; however, he stated that after much prayer he felt this action was the will of God. He continues to serve effectively as Noble Assembly of God Pastor.
WELCOME NEW SECTIONAL PRESBYTER
This photo was taken on March 23, 2011 as 13 trucks arrived with material
Duane Elmore, Pastor of Memorial Assembly of God in Purcell
for the New Worship Center
for sixteen years, was elected to serve as Presbyter for Section Nine South. He accepted to serve during the Annual Sectional Council held at Oklahoma City Bethesda on February 10, 2011. A native Oklahoman, Duane grew up in the greater Oklahoma City area. He was born in Oklahoma City on October 31, 1964. Following graduation from Putnam City West High School in 1982, he attended South Oklahoma City Junior College and later Southwestern College of Christian Ministries where he majored in Pastoral Ministry. Reverend Elmore received a Christian Workers Permit in 1987;
FRANK CARGILL // District Superintendent frank.cargill@okag.org
EASTER This is an exciting season of the year. Easter is coming and I always enjoy this time of celebration of the resurrection. This gives meaning to our experience as christians. He Is Alive. There is nothing dead about our experience with the Risen Christ. We celebrate the fact that our Lord is living and He is still touching people today. This is a season of miracles.
OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF MINISTRY This is a great year for the Oklahoma School of Ministry. Our enrollment and attendance is the highest ever. Students are excited to study God’s Word. We have open enrollment and we are enrolling new students every day. Encourage students in your church to give us a call and inquire about enrolling in OSOM.
LA FIESTA | SATURDAY, MAY 7 We invite you to come on this very special day for the Oklahoma School of Ministry. Our Spanish students are preparing a free meal for everyone. We will have plenty of food, music and fun. Classes will begin at 9:30 am. Our meal will be served at 12:30. You can’t miss this day. We are going to celebrate. All Spanish schools from all over the state will be joining us.
ORDINATION AT DISTRICT COUNCIL The ordination service is always such a great time and this year we have the largest number of ordination candidates in the history of Oklahoma. We know these candidates are called into the Harvest Fields of these Last Days and will have the greatest opportunity to work for our Lord. Your presence in this service will be a tremendous encouragement to these ministers.
THINK ABOUT THIS In my devotions I was blessed by these words. Jesus didn’t love us just because we need to be loved. He loved us also that we might learn to love (serve) one another (John 13:34). Henry Drummond, in his classic sermon “The Greatest Thing in the World,” explained how such a transformation takes place: If a piece of ordinary steel attached to a magnet and left there, after a while the magnetism of the magnet passes into the steel so that it too becomes a magnet. The way we learn to love others, then, is by staying so close to Jesus that His love becomes our love for others. The Jesus in you may be the only Jesus someone ever meets. Make sure they see the Jesus people have always loved. “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.” (John 13:15)
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TOM GOINS // Secretary/Treasurer tom.goins@okag.org
God keeps doing great things in the Assemblies of God churches of Oklahoma!
Poteau | First Assembly of God
$64,865.00
Skiatook | Assembly of God
$61,970.00
Enid | Central Assembly of God
$61,803.00
Coweta | Assembly of God
$61,383.00
Pawnee | First Assembly of God
$61,256.00
We rejoice with our churches and people that have been so
Stigler | First Assembly of God
$60,015.00
richly blessed that in turn they have given so much!
Yukon | Discovery Assembly of God
$58,578.00
Claremore | Verdigris Assembly of God
$54,749.00
At the end of 2010 Oklahoma was credited with $17,326,587
Oklahoma City | Southpointe
$54,133.00
in Total Assemblies of God Giving. Assemblies of God World
Lone Grove | Assembly of God
$48,298.00
Missions Giving (AGWM) came to $7,532,098. This year 30
Tulsa | Eastland Assembly of God
$45,678.00
churches within our district gave in excess of $100,000 to As-
Tahlequah | 29Eleven
$43,949.00
semblies of God Missions. To God be the Glory!
Meeker | Assembly of God
$43,160.00
Sallisaw | First Assembly of God
$41,985.00
Mustang | The Bridge Assembly of God
$999,703.00
Stroud | Assembly of God
$41,316.00
Tulsa | Carbondale Assembly of God
$903,993.00
Oologah | Assembly of God
$40,001.00
Owasso | First Assembly of God
$711,923.00
Muldrow | First Assembly of God
$39,617.00
Oklahoma City | Crossroads
$670,136.00
Lawton | Calvary Assembly of God
$37,803.00
Tulsa | Woodlake Assembly of God
$427,581.00
Ardmore | Crystalrock Cathedral
$37,313.00
Weatherford | Life Fellowship
$363,792.00
Lindsay | First Assembly of God
$34,384.00
Oklahoma City | Harvest Assembly of God
$327,319.00
Stillwater | Calvary Assembly of God
$33,759.00
Tulsa | Christian Chapel Assembly of God
$277,064.00
Prague | Assembly of God
$33,700.00
Bartlesville | First Assembly of God
$246,389.00
Ada | First Assembly of God
$33,617.85
Oklahoma City | North Church
$243,251.00
Commerce | First Assembly of God
$32,841.00
Bartlesville | Tuxedo Assembly of God
$231,582.00
Tecumseh | Assembly of God
$30,147.00
Broken Arrow | The Assembly at BA
$223,192.00
Wilson | Assembly of God
$29,912.00
Oklahoma City | Capitol Hill Assembly of God $222,760.00
Broken Bow | First Assembly of God
$29,109.00
Lawton | First Assembly of God
$222,253.00
Wright City | First Assembly of God
$27,582.00
Edmond | Spring Creek Assembly of God
$215,311.00
Fairland | First Assembly of God
$27,541.00
Oklahoma City | Highpointe
$200,323.00
Chickasha | First Assembly of God
$27,068.00
Duncan | Bethel Assembly of God
$176,778.00
Colcord | West Siloam Springs A/G
$26,063.00
Sand Springs | Cathedral of Praise
$153,585.00
Muskogee | Church Central
$25,813.00
Muskogee | First Assembly of God
$152,479.00
Tishomingo | First Assembly of God
$25,732.00
Oklahoma City | People’s Church
$143,869.00
Enid | First Assembly of God
$25,205.00
Elk City | Grandview Assembly of God
$140,947.00
Vinita | Family Praise Center Assembly of God $25,155.00
Claremore | First Assembly of God
$140,901.00
Duncan | Cornerstone Assembly of God
$25,153.00
Elk City | First Assembly of God
$140,476.00
Sapulpa | Glenwood Assembly of God
$23,316.00
Crescent | Assembly of God
$130,643.00
Haworth | First Assembly of God
$23,010.00
McAlester | First Assembly of God
$125,092.00
Wagoner | First Assembly of God
$22,779.00
Oklahoma City | Faith Tabernacle
$125,070.00
Tulsa | Faith Assembly of God
$22,492.00
Oklahoma City | Bethesda Assembly of God $119,841.00 Oklahoma City | The Rock Assembly of God
$111,215.00
Miami | First Assembly of God
$106,579.00
Chickasha | Grand Assembly of God
$102,633.00
Purcell | Memorial Assembly of God
$87,221.00
Ponca City | First Assembly of God
$80,834.00
Oklahoma City | Christ’s Legacy
$72,717.00
Noble | Assembly of God
$72,215.00
Woodward | First Assembly of God
$72,144.00
LINDELL WARREN // Missions Director
lindell.warren@okag.org
LOWERING DOWN HOPE! On August 5, 2010, 33 miners became trapped a half mile below the surface in the San Jose gold and copper mine in northern Chile. It was 2 ½ weeks later when rescue workers were finally able to drill a tiny borehole in the emergency shelter that they were surprisingly all detected alive. Three 4-inch holes were then drilled to lower necessary supplies while Chilean authorities feverishly carved out a plan of rescue. Of those essentials sent down to the miners, one with particular significance is worth mentioning: 33 mini Bibles! Since the heart-wrenching vision of a young insurance consul-
National LFTL Day May 1, 2011
tant by the name of Sam Cochran, Light-for-the-Lost has been lowering down hope in the dark regions around the globe. Funding resources such as audio, visual and printed materials, LFTL continues to provide tools to get this Message of Hope to as many people as possible. Through the financial leadership of men and the partnership of local churches, LFTL to date has raised more than 200 million dollars.
Don’t forget our LFTL Cuba Bible College Project! Oklahoma Commitment: $1,000 per student for the first 400
Oklahoma has been a leader in this movement for many years. Our relationship with missionaries has been historic. These “boots-on-the-ground” have gone into risky but revolutionary places, and we’ve had a part. Now, more than ever, because of the times, our relationship and participation is called to a higher level.
+ SAVE THE DATE Oklahoma Men’s Ministries to host...
“Let’s continue this leading legacy of light. Together, we can aggressively interrupt the destructive deeds of darkness by rushing in Light for all who are lost. Join me… let’s lower down Hope and turn on the LIGHT!”
THE MAIN EVENT MEN’S CONFERENCE,
“The Fight is On!”
October 28-29, 2011. More information coming soon!
DARREN PILCHER // Church Ministries Director darren.pilcher@okag.org
Exciting things are happening in Oklahoma Women’s Ministries!! We have taken our first steps in raising funds to equip the kitchen at the new campsite. This is taking place through the missions extension of our department called LIFE (Ladies Investing For Eternity.) On March 5th, in spite of the chilly weather, ladies from across our state converged on the new camp in Sparks to catch the vision. As we walked across this incredible site, we saw what God is doing and began to dream about what will take place in the future. Thank you to each local church and every individual lady that gives to LIFE! You are the reason we are able to support such an awesome dream that God is bringing to pass.
MICHELLE PILCHER // Women’s Ministries Director michelle.pilcher@okag.org
A big thank you on behalf of STL Oklahoma missionaries goes out to Jeff Walker Section 5W youth rep. & Sr. High pastor at Tulsa Carbondale A/G, Brittany Calvert Jr. High pastor at Tulsa Carbondale A/G, Chris Davis youth pastor at Bartlesville 1st A/G, Chris Rathbone youth pastor at Tulsa Turley A/G, Sharla Roche youth pastor at Sapulpa June Rose A/G, Tony Laughrun youth pastor at Sapulpa Glenwood A/G, Michael Stroud youth pastor at Pawhuska 1st A/G And a host of over 30 students who particpated in this event. The Section 5W team under the direction of Jeff Walker took up pledges totally $15,830.00 for a walk-a-thon that started with a rally at Sapulpa Glenwood A/G and culminated in a prayer walk at the new youth camp in Sparks, Oklahoma. At the end of the night the students were challenged by Stephen Kuert missionary to East Africa. Thanks again Section 5W for “walking so missionaries don’t have to!”
“Check out the Campus Missionary pack, contact OYM for details on how to get this in your students hands.”
@oklahomayouth @ouoakley facebook.com/oklahomayouthministries facebook.com/dougeveraard
DOUG EVERAARD // Youth Director doug.everaard@okag.org
On March 18, O.C.M. hosted our first ever B.G.M.C. Pheasant Hunt. The day was filled with great fellowship, good hunting, and a stirring missionary challenge. The event benefited missionary John Siebold and his ministry work in India. Also, on hand at the hunt was David Boyd, National B.G.M.C. Director. Thanks to those in attendance, we were able to raise $13,600 in commitments  for missionary projects in India.
DEAN GUTHRIE // Children’s Director dean.guthrie@okag.org
IN LOVING
MEMORY REVEREND LARRY KEITH LEWIS
BONNIE BEA HAM
October 15,1951 - March 14, 2011
June 17, 1931 - January 26, 2011
was born October 15, 1951 in Hay-
Bonnie Bea Munson was born June 17,
ward, California to Alvis and Rachel
1931, to Bea Olan Munson and Fannie
(Wisener) Lewis. He passed from this
Mae Ward in Selman, Oklahoma. There
life March 14, 2011 in Hugo, Okla-
she attended scholl by horseback until
homa, at the age of 59.
the 6th grade when she moved to Woodward shere she graduated from
Larry Keith Lewis married Rita LaGene
high school.
Knight August 11, 1970 in Empire, California and together they raised two children. Reverend Lewis
On December 14, 1948, Bonnie joined Dwayne Ham in mar-
pastored churches in NEveda, California and Oklahoma. He had
riage. To that union, three children; Larry, Delaine, and Tony
been a minister since the age of 17. He was a tax preparer for
were born.
H&R Block in Muskogee for many years, and was an auctioneer since 1990. Larry was recently retired and living in Rattan,
They made their home in Woodward where Dwayne worked as
Oklahoma. Throughout his life he enjoyed many hobbies such
the circulation manager at the newspaper.
as photography, leatherworking, had wood carving, music and ministry.
In 1986 Bonnie gave her heart to Jesus and made a radical transformation in her life. By 1993 she was licensed as a min-
Reverend Larry was preceeded in death by his parents: Alvis &
ister with the Assemblies of God. Dwayne and Bonnie pastored
Rachel Lewis; and his grandson: Dekota Lewis.
the Waynoka Assembly of God church for about 10 years. After retiring, Dwayne and Bonnie lived in Woodward until moving to
He is survived by his wife: Rita of the home; and a granddaugh-
Oklahoma City in 2010.
ter: Sarah Williams of the home; two children: David Lewis & wife Trisha of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Cindy (Lewis) Croft &
Bonnie went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2011.
husband Lonnie of Rattan, Oklahoma; two brothers: James Lewis & wife Margret and Dennis Lewis, all of Norman, Oklahoma;
She is survived by her husband Dwayne of 63 years, her daugh-
five other grandchildren: Jazzmin Lewis of Apache, Oklahoma,
ter Delaine Prophet and husband Randy of Edmond, Oklahoma;
Joshua Croft of Rattan, Oklahoma, Levi Hunter Lewis, Bobbie Jo
her son Tomy Ham of Dallas, Texas; her grandsons; Jeff Ham
and Luke Lewis all of Muskogee, Oklahoma; numerous nieces
and his wife Kristy of Wichita, Kansas; Brandon Ham of Wichita,
and nephews; his favorite pets: Laddy Bug and Bubba of the
Kansas; Curry Ham and wife Amber of Dallas, Texas; and Daniel
home; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Martin of Edmond, Oklahoma; and four great grandchildren Grayson, Addison, Connor, and Jaxson Ham.
OKLAHOMA DISTRICT NEWS
PASTORS’ REPORTS Darrell Coffman, Mangum Red River Cowboy, reports 14
saved or rededicated.
Raymond Frizzelle, Miami First, reports 2 saved in regular
service.
Menno Miller, Miami NW A/G, reports 1 saved. Michael Lobmeyer, Tulsa Igelsia Oeste, reports 12 filled
with the Holy Ghost on January 30th.
Bryan Fouts, Spiro Victory Worship Center, reports 11
PRAYER REQUEST Doug Everaard- son’s healing from cancer. Joseph Bowles- employment and guidance.
INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
NEEDED Ada Byng needs 20-50 “Church Hymnal” songbooks, also des-
saved and 8 filled with the Holy Ghost.
Ed Sullivan, Wright City Chihowa Chuka Indian Church,
reports 13 saved or rededicated this year.
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Robert and Jan Teel report 3 filled with the Holy Ghost. David Crittenden reports many healed. Alex Hanna reports 73 Arabs were saved. Eight from Iraq
received healings and deliverances through
reasonably. Contact Mitch Williams at (405) 380-6374.
Arabic Satellite TV.
David Hunter needs 15 passenger vans and trucks for the Teen
the Holy Ghost in Sunday morning service at
Challenges in Cache and Okc. (580) 647-4971.
Cordell. One filled was 90 years old.
Part time youth pastor/music leader at Shawnee New Life.
perately needs church van if you have one to donate or sell
Contact David Pollard at (405) 214-8282.
Lance Perritt, reports 2 men rededicated and 4 filled with
Tina Richardson reports a deaf girl healed from severe back pain.