June 2019

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OKLAHOMA

OUTLOOK Publisher H. Franklin Cargill

JUNE

Spanish School of Ministry Graduation (OKC) Credential Application & Exam Deadline Youth Camp #2 District Royal Ranger Pow-Wow Youth Camp #3 Senior Heritage Banquet Youth Camp #4 District RR JLTA Youth Camp #5

June 1 June 3 June 3-7 June 7-9 June 10-14 June 14 June 17-21 June 19-23 June 23-26

JULY

Kids Camp #1 June 30 - July 3 Lil Radicals July 4-6 Kids Camp #2 July 8-12 Kids Camp #3 July 15-19 Kids Camp #4 July 22-26 National Fine Arts July 29 - August 2 General Council July 31 - August 4 Royal Rangers RTC July 31 - August 3

AUGUST

Girls Ministries Celebration (OKC) Century Leadership Roundtable (OKC) PK Retreat

August 10 August 22 August 31 - Sept. 2

Designer Jayson Evans Josh Lowder Copyeditor Renae Elmore

GENERAL PRESBYTERS

SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS

H. Franklin Cargill Superintendent

Raymond Frizzelle Section 1

Craig Dacus Assistant Superintendent

Keith Williams Section 2

Darryl Wootton Corporate Secretary

Terry Bradley Section 3

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS

Bob Yandell Section 4

Bruce McCarty Ron McCaslin MINISTRY DIRECTORS Chad Brodrick Church Ministries Heath Corrales Youth Ministries Dean Guthrie Children’s Ministries Darren Pilcher Executive Pastor Missions

P.O. Box 13179 Oklahoma City, OK 73113

Susie Purkey Women’s Ministries

405.475.1100 www.okag.org @OKDCofAG OklahomaDistrictCouncil 2 | OKLAHOMA OUTLOOK

ORDAINED FEMALE PRESBYTER Deborah Burke

Jamie Austin Section 5E Jason Byers Section 5W Jeromye Jackson Section 6 Jimmy Keith Section 7 Kelly Coffey Section 8 David Brooks Section 9N Duane Elmore Section 9S Don Barnes Section 10 Ric Freeman Section 11 Arlis Moon Section 12

SUPERINTENDENT

OF STOR M A SHELT E R IN T H E T IME

Construction has begun! The past few weeks (often interrupted by the weather) has witnessed building site preparation for the centerpiece of THE DREAM.

Thank you for the many individuals that have already become “Oklahoma Storm Chasers” by making a faith promise of at least $1,000 toward the F5-rated gymnasium that will provide shelter for our youth campers and kid’s campers during their experience at Sparks Camp. Based on this year’s unpredictable weather, we cannot possibly get this project finished quickly enough!

I never remember a season when the community of Sparks was referenced as often by our weather forecasters than this year! I have always felt the need for providing an adequate building for our students ever since we constructed our basic camp facilities a few years ago. NOW IS THE TIME! Individuals have not only pledged but many have already contributed toward becoming an “Oklahoma Storm Chaser.” An up-todate list of those individuals who have already given will be included with next month’s Outlook mailing. Remember – our goal is that 1,000 individuals will become “Oklahoma Storm Chasers.” All names of those contributing $1,000 or more on or before February 28, 2020 will be inscribed on a donor plaque to be placed inside the new building.

The additional fund-raising campaign is known as – “WE LOVE CAMPERS!” Every church is urged to promote THE DREAM as often as possible. If our Oklahoma churches will set a goal of raising $400/student, THE DREAM can be constructed debt free!

Pastors, Youth Pastors, Children’s Pastors: understand that unless this urgent need receives your endorsement and promotion – I have no way of reaching the people within your congregation. I am convinced there are grandparents, parents, uncles and aunts, and a host of senior citizens that never had children that would respond by “sponsoring” kids and teenagers associated with your church. They only need to be given an invitation!

We are attempting to give you all the tools necessary for promotion.

Every month a new video announcement and up-date is prepared by our OKAG Media Team. I would urge you to share these as part of your weekly announcements. Keep them constantly before your congregation and allow them to be challenged. Please instruct them on your desire for how they can direct funds toward the project thru your local church.

Two short announcements have recently been distributed to every Oklahoma pastor via email. If you don’t remember seeing your personal copy, have one of your youth or a member of your audio/video team open the following link:

www.okag.org/dreamvideo Please share this link with your leaders as well as your entire congregation. Repeat the video weekly as part of your announcement package during worship. They might also be used as pre-service announcements if you should use a video loop – or during offering time – or even following service. The choice is yours.

Set a goal for your church. (Not all churches are equal, so one size objective cannot possibly fit all churches.) Share “your goal” with your congregation. Keep it constantly before them. Why not set two goals – a minimum goal to achieve as well as a faith promise goal – and then trust God for a miracle!

GOAL = total number sent to youth camp and kid’s camp X $400 FAITH PROMISE GOAL = number of students between 8 and 18 as reported on your ACMR X $400 Please forward funds to my office as frequently as monthly; however, the deadline for this campaign is June 30, 2020. Our projected plan for occupancy is the 2020 camping season.

TOGETHER – let’s demonstrate – ‘WE LOVE CAMPERS!”

FRANK CARGILL DISTR ICT SUPE R INTE NDE NT F R ANK . CAR G IL L @O K AG . O R G

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MISSIONS

CR E AT IN G S PAC E

THIS SUMMER When I realized that my “study” at home was nothing more

than a place to store books (more like stack books), open mail and pay bills, the obvious became too obnoxious to ignore. It was a moment that the fever pitch of frustration turned into an unplanned day of re-organization. After boxing up a crazy amount of books and rearranging as well as eliminating furniture, it was as if a new room of possibilities appeared out of nowhere. What was once a space to think, study, read, write and pray became that designated place again.

Now, sad for me, everyone in the family wants to use it. Simply said, we created space.

Don’t be distracted by the simplicity of this analogy. We often find ourselves yanked here and there throughout the day with nothing but a deep yawn to give as the sun sets. Intentionality is the only answer for the otherwise ever so full calendars. My life verse is 1 Corinthians 9:26, which says, “I run with purpose in every step.” And, it’s the challenge of those words that turns into a daily prayer for me. Why so? Life happens…for all of us. And, if I’m not guided by purpose everyday, I will live everyone else’s.

And, speaking of intentionality, here are some suggestions for creating that much needed space: • • •

SCHEDULE IT! For me, I include scheduled morning time (first part of my day) as well as many lunch hours to think and process. If lunch isn’t available, I carve out time in the afternoon.

STRATEGIZE FOR IT. So, what do you want to think about? Get specific about your thinking time. And, use the tools that help you think.

SATURATE YOURSELF IN IT. As we all know, unnecessary distractions can blow your thinking time. So, create that reasonable, distraction-free space.

The Summer months are some of the best times to refocus and create space again – space emotionally, relationally, physically and, most importantly, spiritually. Consider strategic time away to clear your mind so clutter can be eliminated. I know for me, clutter occurs often in my mind. When I can think, and think more clearly, I live and lead better. Join me and let’s create some space this summer.

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CRI T I C I SM Being critical is not always a bad thing. Sometimes being

critical is important. Being critical can help you look at situations in a very technical way. It can help you weigh alternatives against each other to come up with the best choice in a given circumstance.

Critical thinking can develop emotional intelligence. It can help you see other people’s perspectives and expand your own thinking in the process.

However, if you work inside an organization long enough, you can become critical in a way that is simply not helpful. A heart that is not guarded against the corrosive nature of criticism can grow poisonous to the team and to the organization. Often the longer you have been with an organization the more difficult it can be to keep criticism at bay. You can begin only seeing the bad, the negative, and the things you want to be changed. You can become blind to what might be working, what can be improved, and ways to make the organization better.

A heart that is not guarded against the corrosive nature of criticism can grow poisonous...

FINANCE

Because I can slide into this harmful habit quite quickly, I have worked to develop some assumptions in my life that, hopefully, make me more of help to my leaders, than a hurt.

1. Unless there is a clear pattern of objective evidence to the contrary, always give your leaders the benefit of the doubt.

2. Your leader is making the best decision possible, with the best information possible, for the greatest amount of good for the organization.

3. Your leader does care about your ideas, even if they choose to go in another direction.

4. Your leader has more information than you do, and you don’t need to know everything they know.

5. Your leader is under more pressure than you realize.

6. Your leader sees a bigger picture.

7.

Your leader knows every choice will make some people happy while simultaneously making other people mad.

8. You can be a help or a hurt. Choose to be a help.

Leaders are a favorite target of critical people. Sometimes the criticism is intended to be helpful, but often it is not much more than a loosely veiled attempt to let the leader know you think they are doing a lousy job.

CHURC H EXC EL

KEVIN CONNER

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ST RE N GT H IN

TH E STO RM It was May 10, 2010 and we were busy with preparations

to host a leadership meeting in our home. At the same time, we were watching the weather on the local news channel, as heavy thunderstorms and tornados were making their way east along Hwy 9. Heading toward Tecumseh.

Growing up in Southwest Kansas and Eastern Colorado, I was used to seeing these types of storms, many of which produced tornados.

In fact, one of our favorite pastimes as a family was going out and watching the thunderstorms as they developed. I grew to have a healthy respect and knowledge of how these storms would develop.

As the storm approached and the satellite signal died, I went outside to continue to watch as a large cloud of dust and debris filled the sky just to our west. Turning to run into the house, I sent everyone to the closet as I shut the door, grabbed the dog, and I ran to join them. Within seconds, the dirt and debris blew past the windows with such power; I could not see anything else.

Huddled in the closet, we prayed that God would spare us and put His hand of protection over us. That 30-second prayer lasted the length of the storm as it continued past us. When we emerged, the damage in our neighborhood and community was substantial.

Experiences like this are inevitably stuck in our memory. Not just because of the storm and damage, but also because of those who rallied around us during difficult times. Over the next few days, the support from friends, our congregation, and churches meant the world to us.

Oklahoma is currently experiencing natural disasters on an unprecedented scale. Tornados, thunderstorms, and flooding has affected many areas across our state but the storm is not the end of the story. In fact, it is just the beginning as communities begin the recovery and rebuilding of their homes, businesses and churches.

The impact will be felt for months to come.

Now more than ever, the church has the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in ministering to the hurting. Many have lost everything and do not know where to turn for help. That is where the church thrives, leading people in compassionate care and concern for the needs they are facing.

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How do you mobilize and motivate the church to meet the needs of those impacted by the storms?

1. Find needs in your community and provide where you can.

Helping your congregation to see the needs around them is the first step to mobilizing them to meet needs. Nothing motivates people more than to see tangible results of meeting needs in their own community.

2. Encourage and empower people to serve. There are individuals within your church that have a heart for ministering to the needs of those who are hurting. Involve and empower them to lead the charge in soliciting and providing resources. Their passion will be contagious and others will follow.

3. Develop long-term vision for support and service. We know that the recovery from natural disasters is a process that takes months and sometimes years. Plan to provide for the initial need, while remembering that victims of loss may need assistance months down the road.

4. Make serving a regular habit of the church. A church that serves the needs of the community will find new opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As churches make serving others a priority, they find that their vision concerning the purpose of the church becomes clearer.

I still remember who called, who offered to help, and who came along side to assist us in our recovery. I am deeply grateful for their willingness to come to rural Oklahoma and walk with us through the journey of recovery. Their sacrifice to help has never been forgotten.

If you would like more information on how you can help churches and communities across Oklahoma who were impacted by these storms, feel free to contact us at the Church Ministries Office. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus!!

WOMEN’S

WOM EN OF T H E WORD

CO N F E R E N C E Happy Summer, Friends!

This month I wanted to feature an exciting component of Oklahoma Women’s Ministries–Our Hispanic Women’s Ministries, under the direction of OKAG Spanish Directors, Mark and Nancy Fitzgerald. In March 2019 the “Mujer eres Libre” (Women of the Word) Conference was held at our District Campgrounds in Sparks, Oklahoma and we had 160 people in attendance! To God be the Glory! We are super excited about the move of the Holy Spirit currently taking place among our Hispanic Assemblies of God Fellowship here in Oklahoma! Friends, the last census taken in the year 2010 showed Oklahoma to be at 9% Hispanic*. Our next government census will take place next year in 2020 and we could very well see a doubling or even more of these numbers.

trained dancer. She did a ballet interpretation of a worship song and ministered powerfully under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The altars were full.

Our campground was wonderful. We were able to set our own times and have three services and one late night snack/fun time. Ruth Ann knows that the Hispanic’s like to have beans and tortilla with all the meals so she provided them. We did use the food prepared by the café and the women were very happy with our meals.

Your Welcome video, inviting them to Daughters Conference in September was shown at the late night fun time. Next year is already being planned and we are excited! Thank you so much for all you do! I enjoy being a part of your women’s team.”

In 2017, Oklahoma Women’s Ministries launched a New Ministry Model called “Hijas del Rey…Daughters of the King,” as a way to connect the women in approximately 40 of our Hispanic Churches throughout Oklahoma with the greater English-speaking District Family. Some of our Hispanic churches are pastored by AG Credentialed Latinas. Exciting! Additionally, we brought translators to the platform of our Annual Daughters Conference for the first time in 2017, working with the Fitzgeralds, to learn how we could become more effective and better unified. A Bible Study was also written and translated into Español, to go alongside the new theme, adding further value to our efforts and enhancing our desire to be one big family of God. Over 5,000 copies of this study have been sold with the proceeds going to missions.

We are now approaching the two-year mark since the bilingual launch and are beginning to see a beautiful harvest emerging. Glory to God! Not only are we seeing increased attendance of 10–15% Latinas at Daughters Conference annually but now, we are thrilled to see our Hispanic Women networking together and growing in their faith-walk with our Lord Jesus Christ and desiring more connection and ministry.

Group picture taken at Mujer eres Libre” (Women of the Word) Conference

Friends, we are seeing an exciting trend in ethnic diversity and women expanding in leadership across our great State and it is our desire to minister to EVERY person and make room for their gifts.

We believe in the plans God has for all people! (Jeremiah 29:11)

*Excerpt from Oklahoma Watch article: ‘From the Panhandle city of Guymon to the Little Dixie community of Heavener, Hispanics now comprise a significant and growing portion of the population across Oklahoma. The Hispanic population of 218 Oklahoma communities have more than doubled over the past decade, according to an Oklahoma Watch analysis of 2010 and 2000 Census data.’) http://oklahomawatch.org/2012/11/29/hispanic-population-

Blessings! Susie Purkey

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Here is a snip-it of the Good Report from OKAG Hispanic Director, Nancy Fitzgerald with an image from the Mujer eres Libre Conference: “Susie - The Spanish Women’s Conference was wonderful! God came down in all three services!!! We were very pleased and had over 160 women attend. There were a few men and around 20 children. Our Speakers were Pastora Anahy Garcia from Iglesia Nueva Vida, Pryor, OK and Pastora Rocio Jimenez of Iglesia Cristiana Asamblea de Dios La Puerta, OKC, OK. The girls’ dance group from Iglesia La Puerta AG performed in all the worship services. One of the girls, a young lady from Colombia, is a

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YOUTH

CREAT IVE ID E AS T H AT

E N GAG E Hey Oklahoma!

A passion of mine during my years of youth ministry was coming up with creative ideas to engage during our services. There were times it was frustrating, but overall it was a lot of fun.

CREATE A NETWORK • Find people that will work with you.

• Connect with your parents.

• Connect with other youth pastors and swap series ideas.

We recently talked about this on a livestream we do on Wednesday mornings, so if you missed it, here are the notes.

CREATE THE ATMOSPHERE Were you created? Then you are creative. You don’t have to go out and find it, it’s already down inside of you.

When it comes to Creativity, put these thoughts in place:

“Creativity is simply forgetting where you stole it from!”

CREATE A PRAYER TIME FOR YOUR SERIES DREAMING SESSION When you do this, you’ll learn really quickly what is a good idea and what is a God idea.

Here are a few ideas about how to Create the Atmosphere: • Let the idea be created from scripture, not just the scripture used to fit your idea • Use the culture (be up on what is current and utilize it for God’s glory) • Don’t over utilize too many creative elements. You can overkill with creativity so be careful.

CREATE A PLAN It’s alright to plan out your series. The same Holy Spirit who functions in spontaneity is also the same Holy Spirit who can give you revelation, months in advance. I’ve seen it happen. This allows you to even more creatively plan for what you are going to say, look for illustrations and set up stage design and posters.

“Creativity is simply forgetting where you stole it from!”

CREATE A TEAM • Find a Creative Person, someone who enjoys being creative, and set them loose.

• Find someone who loves to devour scripture and dig the deep truths out of the Word.

• Find a person who is just willing to serve. “Not too many people in ministry are more holy than the ‘Gopher’.”

• Find the good, the bad and the ugly. Not just those who agree with your every thought, find some people with opinions.

• Remember that in meetings like this, you can’t allow things to get personal. Be real and raw.

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God has created us to be creative people and our people respond better to a gospel that is presented creatively. If you struggle in this area, let us help. I hope you have an awesome service this week.

Be Blessed Oklahoma, Heath, Alisha, Miriam, and Lincoln

CHILDREN

OUR KIDS IT’S FOR THE SAFETY OF

Over the past several months, the OCM department has been

Avoid One-on-One Activity between a Child and an Adult - If a teacher needs to counsel with a child, he/she should do so in a private area but in view of another adult or other individual.

This procedure is not to inhibit the teacher’s relationship with the children, but rather to protect those relationships from being misunderstood by others.

Never in the history of the Church has there been such great concern about protecting children, lay workers, ministers, churches, and ministries from the blight of child abuse and its ramifications. Child abuse is a rude reality in today’s society. A single incident of abuse or molestation even if only alleged, can devastate a child, a family, a church, and a ministry. For this reason, every church should have an established, active child abuse prevention policy. Child abuse prevention is everyone’s responsibility. The following suggestions, if put into place, could help save a world of hurt to not only your church, but to children, families, and all parties involved.

Respect the Privacy of Others - Every person deserves to be respected. Teachers must respect the dignity and sanctity of every child. Privacy requires space. Teachers should respect the space of every child, being careful to not intrude into a child’s space without an invitation to do so. Teachers also need to be cautious of where and how they place their hands on children. Innocent signs of affection can be misinterpreted by others.

reviewing the policies that we have in place to ensure the safety of our leaders, volunteers, and children when it comes to the events that we hold. As we are always looking for procedures that would help us do that within our department, the local church should be doing all it can to ensure that they are doing all they can as well.

Child abuse prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

Keep a Record of Unusual Behavior and Occurrences - Always keep a written record of any unusual behavior and occurrences involving children, teachers, and helpers. Document the unusual behavior, the time and place it occurred, the circumstances in which it happened, and what action was taken. A pattern of unusual behavior and occurrences should be reported to your pastor or church board.

The Church’s Responsibility - According to law, the local church is not a guarantor of the safety and well-being of children, but is responsible for injuries that result because of negligence on the part of the church. To protect itself from concerns of liability, the local church should both screen and supervise its teachers.

Report Incidences of Child Abuse to Your Pastor or Church Board - If you suspect or are aware of child abuse, immediately report it to your pastor or church board. Any of these church leaders should take appropriate measures and action, reporting the incident when necessary. (Contact your state’s agency for child protection or a local school counselor for more information.)

Screen Your Workers - Every potential children’s worker should complete an application form for church workers. The applicant should consist of any previous church activities, as well as personal references, and should include a signed statement. Each church or reference contacted should be listed on a record of contact form.

Each week across the state of Oklahoma, there are children’s pastor, pastors, leaders, and other people doing all they can to ensure an incredible encounter with God during their services. Let’s make sure to use that same drive and passion to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our kids and leaders as well.

Establish Procedures and Policies - Set up procedures and policies for proper conduct. Make sure they are understood and followed by all workers.

Establish Job Descriptions - Every worker should have defined responsibilities for which he or she is accountable.

Require at Least Two Adult Leaders for All Off-Site Activities - To protect the integrity and safety of your Leaders, two or more responsible adults should be present at all special activities.

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IN MEMORY

Paul DeWolfe

David L. Caley

Reverend Paul DeWolfe, 91, of Dumas, died Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Reverend David Lewis Caley went to be with the Lord on Friday March 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 27, 1930, to Guy Raymond and Christine (Lewis) Caley.

4/19/1927 - 3/24/2019

Paul was born on April 19, 1927 in Guymon, OK to Frank and Sylvia DeWolfe. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had served as an Assemblies of God pastor for many churches throughout his life, having served in Texas and Skedee, Watonga, Snyder, Sayre and retiring in Taloga,OK. He had served as the chaplain for the Oasis at the First Assembly of God in Dumas. He had been very active in the VFW in Dumas and was a former State of Texas Chaplain for the VFW. He married Margarette Chambers on December 4, 1946 in Hominy, OK. He is survived by his wife, Margarette DeWolfe of Dumas; a son, Vaughn DeWolfe and wife, LaNita of Edmond, OK; a daughter, Jan Corbin and husband, Steve of Dumas, TX; seven grandchildren; Anthony DeWolfe and wife, Erin; B.J. Corbin and wife, Delane; Candace McHann and husband, William; Lindsay Corbin; Andra Daniel and husband, Andy; Danyce Chapman and husband, Kelly; Ryan Corbin and wife, Courtney; fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Ricardo Jimenez

8/20/1962 - 3/20/2019 Dr. Ricki, a husband, a daddy, a paw paw, a preacher and a friend to us all went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019. He passed at the age of 56 and left behind his wife, Janie Jimenez, three kids, Bethany, BriAnn, and Brilliant Jimenez and his two granddaughters, Braleigh and Grace.

He devoted his life to serving the Lord. At the age of 19 on July 11, 1981 he asked Jesus to become his Lord and Savior and he received the calling to be a preacher and a teacher of the word.

For the last 37 years he has been a faithful servant, staying true to the word of God keeping the Holy Ghost as his guide.

He pastored Living Word Christian Center in Abeline, Tx for 15 years and was then called to the Evangelistic field. He traveled the world with his wife preaching the gospel for the past 18 years. He never wavered in his faith; he was steadfast in his belief and fought the good fight.

He has stepped into a new dimension, a new atmosphere and a new anointing. He has been accepted by our Savior and we must now continue to set the fields on fire.

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2/27/1930 - 3/29/2019

David served in the US Army being in one of the first units being sent into the Korean War and serving on the front lines where he was awarded a bronze star and a purple heart. He loved the Lord and preached His word for over 64 years. David started as an ordained minister for the Open Bible Church for 5 years and then being an ordained Assemblies of God minister for 59 years.

He enjoyed raising roller canaries. He took them to many competitions and won numerous trophies and ribbons for the tone and harmonizing of his canaries. His family described him as very patient, quiet, and kind until he was behind the pulpit; then the Spirit of the Lord would take over. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Kay Caley; children Chris Peppers, Ed (Tammy) Caley, and Guy (Kathleen) Caley; daughter-in-law, Renata Caley; brother, Charles (Beverly) Caley; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Marcus L. Alexander 10/26/1934 - 5/17/2019

In his lifetime, Reverend Marcus L. Alexander conducted more than a thousand revival meetings preaching to thousands upon thousands of people all across the southwestern United States. He also pastored six different congregations including Faith Assembly of God in Tulsa, and First Assembly of God in Muskogee. Many people today testify to having received Christ under his ministry. Marcus was always an encourager and helped mentor others in their life and ministry.

Marcus was called “the Walking Bible� for his memorization of Scripture often quoting hundreds of verses with each sermon!

In addition to his having memorized all of the New Testament and most of the Old, he was also an academic scholar having graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, in Waxahachie, TX and also attended AGTS in Springfield, MO. Marcus also served on the tribal council of the Western Cherokee Nation of Missouri and Arkansas, often praying over their meetings in their native Cherokee language.

OKLAHOMA

DISTRICT NEWS PRAYER REQUESTS Clint Gray - New church building provision and pray that God would send a buyer for the current properties.

Stephen Biggerstaff - loss of wife.

INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.

DONATIONS Nice organ for needy church. Contact John Newland 580-3520717 or 580-352-8384.

PASTORS’ REPORTS Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 29 adults, 16 children, 16 youth saved, 17 preschool children saved and four baptized in water.

Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports one teenage boy saved during Sunday morning service. Surgery was a success on Mark Andrews’ knee and God has healed his back pain. Also, three teens saved in a FCA huddle.

John Newland, Newkirk, reports four saved in regular service.

Gary Mullen, Sallisaw, reports three rededicated in regular services and one saved in Sunday School.

Bo Gibbs, Carney, reports eight saved in March.

Jerry Yoder, Thomas, reports five saved and three baptized in water.

Larry Landtroop, Sulphur, reports one saved and baptized in Sunday morning service.

Owen Mannin, OKC, reports four saved and seven filled with the Holy Ghost.

Keith Ayers, Eagletown, reports two saved in regular service, seven saved in Royal Rangers, and seven saved during Easter musical.

Mitch Fitzgerald, Antlers, reports several healed and blind eyes restored is service.

TRANSFERS Welcome Bobby Chambers Braley Fryer Aubrey Fryer Matthew Stidham Gregory Cox Nancy Fomasi Charles Reed Farewell Mark Munter

From Tennessee Michigan Michigan West Texas Potomac No. California/Nevada North Texas To Mississippi

NEW PASTORS Maysville First OKC Crossroads Church

Mark Hodges Marc & Talena Johnson

EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Dale and Virginia Floyd reports 319 men and women saved in their services in the past three months.

Larry Martin reports 2,408 first time salvations and many miracles at January Crusade in Bako, Ethiopia.

Marna Hillard reports several saved, healed, and rededicated in two services.

Amani Fam reports many saved, healed, and filled with the Holy Ghost in revivals in Dubai and Egypt.

Alex Hanna reports 717 Egyptians, Muslims and Arabs saved thru social media. Thirteen hundred received miracles of deliverances and healings. One healed from cyanosis and saved from amputation. Others healed from colon and breast cancers, healing from tumors, gynecological, sarcoma, diabetic coma, gangrene legs and arthritis. Twenty-three hundred Arabs and Muslims were saved. Also, osteomalacia and neck tumors healed on a three year old girl.

Robert Teel reports 13 saved and six filled with the Holy Ghost in February and March.

MINISTERS’ SPOUSES Tonya Biggerstaff Spouse of Stephen Biggerstaff 3/21/1969 – 4/04/2019 Viola May Lytle Spouse of Fred Lytle 5/14/1927 – 4/18/2019

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