DISTRICT CALENDAR November NEXT Celebration Sunday................................ November 7 Youth Pastor’s Retreat........................................ November 11-13 Office Closed.......................................................... November 25-26 CTN Retreat #2......................................................November 19-20
Publisher
December
Frank Cargill
Missions Faith Promises Due...........................December 15 D-Camp 1.................................................................. December 26-29 Royal Rangers Junior Missions Camp......... December 27-30 D-Camp 2...................................................December 29-January 1 Ministerial Credentials Renewal Due......... December 31
January New Year’s Day.......................................................January 1 Prayer & Bible Conference.............................. January 4-5 School of Ministry Game Day........................ January 8 Credentials Testing Day ...................................January 8 Children’s Workers Conference.....................January 14-15 Women’s Ministries Sec. LIFE Rallies......... January 18 STL LAUNCH OKC.................................................. January 22 Youth Camp Registrations Open................... January 28 STL LAUNCH TULSA............................................. January 29 ACMR Deadline...................................................... January 31
February (M)-Morning
Editor
(E)-Evening
Mark Fitzgerald Elizabeth Moon Greg Tiffany
Jack Salkil
Designer
Brandon Knight
Copyeditor
Barbara Miller
...................................................................................... General Presbyters
Sectional Presbyters
Frank Cargill
Raymond Frizzelle
Superintendent
Section 1
Craig Dacus
Leo Guthrie
Assistant Superintendent
Tom Goins
Secretary-Treasurer
Deadline for All Credential Applications..February 1 Sectional Council 5E…........................................ February 1 (M) Sectional Council 8............................................. February 1 (E) Sectional Council 5W......................................... February 3 (M) Sectional Council 4….......................................... February 3 (E) Sectional Council 1….......................................... February 4 (M) School of Ministry Game Day......................... February 5 Credentials Testing Day.................................... February 5 Sectional Council 6….......................................... February 7 (E) Sectional Council 3….......................................... February 8 (M) Sectional Council 2….......................................... February 8 (E) Sectional Council 9S .......................................... February 10 (M) Sectional Council 10…....................................... February 10 (E) Sectional Council 7……....................................... February 11 (M) Sectional Council 9N.......................................... February 15 (M) Girls Retreat............................................................ February 18-19 Ordination Interviews........................................ February 21 District Church Planting Boot Camp........... February 21 - 25 Sectional Council 11.......................................... February 22 (M) Sectional Council 12.......................................... February 22 (E) Cert. and Lic. Credentials Interviews.......... February 26 District JBQ.............................................................. February 26
Other Contributors
Executive Presbyters Curtis Owens Ron McCaslin
Section 2
Melvin Baker Section 3
Steve Rose Section 4
Bruce McCarty Section 5E
Darryl Wootton
Ministry Directors
Section 5W
Doug Everaard
Section 6
Youth Ministries
Dean Guthrie
Children’s Ministries
Darren Pilcher Church Ministries
Michelle Pilcher
Chad Brodrick Weldon Wright Section 7
Micah Wells Section 8
David Brooks Section 9N
Women’s Ministries
Steve Lance
Jack Salkil
Section 9S
Executive Administrator
Don Barnes
Lindell Warren
Section 10
Missions
Billy Martin Section 11
T.D. Gifford Section 12
Autumn beauty bounds everywhere! Colors burst forth from the landscape; crisp breezes fill the air; winter clothes emerge from deep within the closets. The scenery across Oklahoma serves as a reminder that winter knocks on the door. But wait – THANKSGIVING comes first!
/ SUPERINTENDENT On September 14, 2010 Reverend Raymond Frizzelle, Miami First Assembly of God Pastor, was elected as Presbyter for Section One. He was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Arlis
At the time I am writing these words, Linda and I are viewing the
Moon, a faithful brother, who has
Alps of Germany and Austria. This week we have had the delight
provided outstanding leader-
of living among a most unique sub-culture of society, families of
ship as a member of the District
military personnel who defend our country. We are grateful to have had the privilege of sharing our lives and the sentiments of Oklahoma. It has been our joy to minister during the Assemblies of God Military Retreat in Garmisch, Germany as well as in Wiesbaden, Germany as guests of Al and Emanuela Perna. God’s blessings have been abundant! Never have I been more grateful to belong to this great nation, to be part of our wonderful Fellowship, or to witness the arm of evangelism around the world. I can celebrate THANKSGIVING 2010 with renewed emphasis! Unfortunately we tend to live for the big moments of life. As one major event concludes we immediately focus on the next “big” item on the horizon. This season I desire to walk slowly through the crowd; to pause and examine the beauty of a rippling stream; to inhale the aroma of the fireplace, the simmering spices, and to give thanks for the “little” things we often take for granted.
Presbytery for almost thirteen years. The Moon’s recently accepted the pastorate at Altus First Assembly of God and resigned from Tahlequah Calvary where they served as pastors for the past eighteen years. Our thanks and appreciation for the years Arlis served on the District Presbytery Board. Liz continues to serve as our District Girl’s Ministries Coordinator. Pastor Frizzelle was born on March 30, 1954 and grew up attending North Side Assembly of God in Fort Worth, Texas. Raymond was saved at the age of 5 and filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues at the age of 12. He was called into the ministry at 16 years of age. After graduating high school he worked for ten years as a Lay Minister at Gospel Lighthouse in Dallas, Texas with Reverend J.C. Hibbard. In 1984 he spent 6 months serving a missions term with “Beyond the Reef” in Portland, Oregon. In 1985 he returned to Gospel Lighthouse to work with the Church in Street Ministry for one year. From 1986 to 1992 he served two churches as
Our lives afford few moments for quiet reflection. Standing on the balcony of Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, I have been reminded of an awesome God! During the final days of this month, let us take time to discover new “quiet” moments. It will require effort, but the action will result in a new revelation of the Eternal Almighty!
Children’s and Youth pastor. In 1993 he went on staff at Lawton First Assembly as Children’s Pastor and served there until 2002 when he was elected Pastor at Miami First Assembly of God. He attended CFNI and Global University, was Licensed with the Oklahoma District in 1993 and Ordained in 1997. Raymond and his wife, Cynthia married on June 18, 1976
May we revere the little things, immerse ourselves in quiet reflection, and cherish relationships that we most value. Happy Thanksgiving!
and have two children that serve in full-time ministry. Son Aaron and Regan are on staff at Tulsa Woodlake Assembly and daughter Melissa and Doug Young serve on staff at Miami First, they have 4 grandchildren Jaxon and Jada Frizzelle and Malachi and Chloe Young. Brother and Sister Frizzelle have served as Pastors of Miami
FRANK CARGILL Superintendent 405.475.1100 frank.cargill@okag.org
First Assembly for eight years. Raymond has served as Sectional Christian Education Representative, and Men’s Representative and speaker at Children’s Conferences and Director of Children’s Ministry at Single Parent and Family Camps. Welcome Pastor and Cynthia Frizzelle to the District Presbytery Board.
/ EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
WHAT ARE THE
POSSIBILITIES? While driving to one of the Light for the Lost banquets, I began to contemplate the construction of the new camp at Sparks. In doing so I realized how much is needed to accomplish this massive goal. I am not simply referring to the concrete slab, the plumbing, the electrical, and the mechanical. Yes, that work is massive but instead I am talking about the financial side of the project. I discovered a long time ago that it is not one church or one person that accomplishes Kingdom work. Sure! We need large donations, one-time gifts, and those who do the extraordinary. However, it is the consistent giving of everyone! We need the children of Oklahoma to participate as well as the students. After all they will be the direct recipients of this great facility. We need grandparents to sponsor grandchildren. We need families to “adopt” not only their kids but others who may not have adequate finances. We need churches to take ownership of a room, an entire cabin, the Dining Center, or the Worship Center. I have been excited to see the overall support shown in this endeavor. BUT IT IS CRUNCH TIME! Walls are going up; decking is being placed on trusses; buildings are being dried-in so work can continue this winter. The material is arriving daily and contractors are striving to stay ahead of the process. WOULD YOU CONSIDER WHAT YOU CAN DO? Let’s believe God for a financial miracle! Let’s celebrate the POSSIBILITIES!
JACK SALKIL
Executive Administrator 405.475.1100 jack.salkil@okag.org
/ SECRETARY-TREASURER
Ghana West Africa I had the privilege to be the speaker at the Missionary Ralph Hol-
MINISTER’S RENEWAL
landsworth Memorial Service at the Southern Ghana Bible College
It is renewal time again. You will be receiving your Annual Min-
of these wonderful missionaries on this African field. They have
isterial Renewal for 2011 around November 1. I would like to
made a tremendous impact for Christ in this entire country.
in Ghana, West Africa. It was a joy to see the accomplishments
encourage you to submit it back to the Oklahoma District Office as soon as possible. Many times, if we put it aside we forget the deadline and then we are late. The deadline is December 31, 2010. We will be processing over 1500 ministers renewals this year. We need your help as early as possible. Please also remember the $30. renewal fee to the Oklahoma District Council. Your renewal will have the amount you owe the General Council in the upper right hand corner of your renewal form.
AGPassport Reasons why a minister should get an AGPassport login: If an official AG minister sets up an AGPassport account using their General Council MINISTER account number their ministerial status will grant access to : •
The “Ministers Only” site. This site contains the ministers
The service was conducted on the campus of the Bible College in the large tabernacle that the Hollandsworths built. A special part of the service was the dedication of this worship center to the memory of Ralph Hollandsworth. The General Superintendent, Rev. (Dr.) Paul Frimpong Mansod place large plaques on the outside and the inside of the worship center as a lasting memorial for the Hollandsworths.
directory, district directory and ministers letter (new & archived) among other features. •
Important messages from the General Superintendent to the AG ministers community concerning critical happenings such as updates on national and worldwide disasters, calls to prayer, and other issues of vital interest to the fellowship.
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AG Technology Resources. This site provides free training videos on common software like Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Other secure sites of special interest to our ministers community as they are developed and implemented.
Reasons why a church should get an AGPassport login: If an official AG church sets up an AGPassport login using the church’s General Council CHURCH account number the church status will grant the church access to : •
Annual Church Ministries Report Online.
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Free church website setup application, in order to set up and
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as their mentor, teacher and principal. Pictured above are all four executive officers.
YOU CAN VISIT WWW.OKAG.ORG FOR OUR OPEN CHURCH & OPEN FOR CALLS LISTS
TRANSFERS
publish a website. AG Technology Resources. This site provides training videos
on common software like Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-
NEW PASTORS
In addition to the above mentioned official AG category sites, there are new resources and informational sites of all types being developed continually.
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of the Southern Ghana Bible College with Ralph Hollandsworth
WELCOME: Shannon Morgan Arkansas
Point. •
The Assemblies of God Ghana executive officers are all graduates
For instructions on how to set up an AGPassport login go to www.ag.org/agpassportinstructions.
Mitch Williams
Ada Byng TOM GOINS
Secretary / Treasurer 405.475.1100 tom.goins@okag.org
/ MISSIONS
Thanksgiving Again Yes, and I’m glad. Maybe all the elections didn’t go to suit us, possibly 2010 witnessed sickness or even heartache in our household, or perhaps economic difficulties rocked our world. Still we made it, and it is Thanksgiving time again. I trust that this Thanksgiving will find you overeating, spending time with family and friends, rooting for your favorite football team, and otherwise just kicking back, enjoying a little time off. In spite of many wrongs the government of the United States of America continues to recognize a national day of Thanksgiving. Thank God! Thank God for America and our wonderful freedoms and opportunities. For the child of God Thanksgiving means even more. Thanksgiving becomes a way of life. Thanksgiving is a lifestyle, more than a one day a year happening. The Apostle Paul said, “…overflowing with Thankfulness.” Col. 2:7 Allow me now please to share some thoughts that should really make us thankful. I’m not sure to whom credit should be given for these stats and reasonings but here they are: 1. If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head with a place to sleep you are richer that 75% of the world’s population. 2. If you have money in the bank, cash in your wallet and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8 % of the earth’s wealthiest people.
MISSIONARY NEWS Welcome Back Fari Rider, missionary to Taiwan, has just returned stateside to itinerate for the next year. Kirk and Karla Ford, missionaries to Siberia, returned in August and will itinerate only until the first part of 2011. Stephen Kuert, missionary to East Africa, arrived in Oklahoma in July and will be itinerating until next summer. Grady and Janet Smalling, missionaries to Europe, arrived here in mid-summer and will be itinerating for a 12 month cycle.
Welcome Home After spending over 30 years in full time missionary work in Latin America Dale and Nancy Johnson have decided to retire from their missions appointment and reside again in Oklahoma. As the commanding officer says to our returning troops, we say to Dale and Nancy, “Job Well Done – Welcome Home.” And please let me add, “enjoy the grand kids and help us in our Spanish Ministry.”
3. If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more fortunate than the million people who will not survive the week. 4. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 500 million people in the world. 5. If you can attend any religious meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death, you are fortunate indeed as billions of people in our world cannot. We are blessed beyond measure. Let us always be thankful in spirit and in deed.
LINDELL WARREN Missions Director 405.475.1162 lindell.warren@okag.org
/CHURCH
Darren Pilcher
Church Ministries Director 405.475.1192 darren.pilcher@okag.org
/ WOMEN
MICHELLE PILCHER
Womens Ministries Director 405.475.1192 michelle.pilcher@okag.org
/ YOUTH
DOUG EVERAARD Youth Ministries Director 405.475.1182 doug.everaard@okag.org
www.facebook.com/dougeveraard www.twitter.com/ouoakley www.oklahomayouthministries.com
/ CHILDRENS
On November 11, 1620, the Mayflower dropped anchor in a natural harbor on the inside of the northern tip of Cape Cod. There it stayed. The location was not the Pilgrims’ first choice; they had planned to settle near the mouth of the Hudson. The area where the ship made landfall had belonged to the Patuxets, a fierce tribe that took intense delight in murdering anyone who would dare invade their territory. A sickness, however, had wiped them out, leaving their land free for the taking. The Pilgrims didn’t even have to clear fields for planting. They were already cleared for them. The nearest neighbors were the Wampanoags, a civilized tribe ruled by Massasoit. The chief and his people accepted the Pilgrims and helped them. Squanto, a lone survivor of the Patuxets, made his home with this new inhabitants and taught them how to survive in this new and challenging land. Although the bounty of the summer of 1621 brought a time of heartfelt gratitude (the first Thanskgiving), the Pilgrims’ obligation to repay the backers, who had financed their voyage, left them dangerously close to starvation. Food had all but disappeared. At one point, a daily ration of food for a Pilgrim was 5 kernels of corn. With a simple faith that God would sustain them, no matter
Upon reading this story I wondered what those 5 kernels would remind us of:
The first kernel reminds us that God loves us. The second kernel reminds us that God provides for our needs. The third kernel reminds us of the friends God has given us. The fourth kernel reminds us of all the people God has given us who love us. The fifth kernel reminds us that God hears our prayers and answers us.
Happy Thanksgiving!
what, they pulled through. History records that not a single one of them died from starvation that winter. Not a one. The harvest of 1623 brought a surplus of corn, so much that the Pilgrims were able to help out the Wampanoags for a change. They were so joyous they celebrated a second Day of Thanksgiving, and once again invited Massasoit to be their guest. He came, bringing his wife, several other chiefs and 120 braves. They all sat down to a feast of 12 venison, 6 goats, 50 hogs and pigs, numerous turkeys, vegetables, grapes, nuts, plums, puddings and pies. But, lest anyone forget, all were given their first course on an empty plate.
They were each given 5 kernels of corn.
DEAN GUTHRIE
Childrens Ministries Director 405.475.1172 dean.guthrie@okag.org
/ GIRLS
Goal for OKLAHOMA is $25,000! We can do it and help buy the resource center for the young ladies in Belgium who need peace and safety! Go to YouTube and watch my Taste of Freedom-Bel-
COINS FOR
KIDS
gium video!
Girls and leaders across Oklahoma had hours of fun and very little sleep during the National Girls Ministries Sleepover on or around Sept. 24/25.
Last October I had the privilege of traveling with a group of ladies who have a passion for Girls Ministries AND missions. We journeyed to Belgium and then into Holland where we walked the streets of the Red Light District in Antwerp and Amsterdam several times praying and interceding for the women trapped in such darkness behind the windows. And now this year the National Girls Ministries Coins For Kids missions project is “A Taste of Freedom”. It’s rightly named because in Antwerp, Belgium missionary April Foster has tea with girls who come right from work off the Red Light District. Not only does
We had an awesome time at the Section 5 Sleepover at the Tulsa
April give them tea and something to eat but she shares the Bible
Zoo with 181 girls and leaders in attendance. We had 3 salvations
and the love of Jesus with them. She also wants to provide a safe
and $300.27 was given for CFK
place for them to live and where they can learn to cook, sew and make jewelry. Some girls have been rescued already and they now attend church, study the Bible and worship Jesus. (We went to church with them and it was amazing!) But there are many more who need our help. You can help rescue more girls by giving to Coins For Kids! National Girls Ministries has set a goal of $200,000 to be raised for this project. The money will be used to buy a building for the resource center and to pay for the apartment where April has Tea and Bible studies! Section 11 Sleepover was held at Woodward First A/G with 37 girls and 11 leaders in attendance. 3 girls gave their hearts to the Lord. GM Coordinator Lanette Clevenger challenged her girls to bring $1,000 for Coins for Kids this year and she would dye her hair the colors of all the clubs. CFK total was $1,683.90, Lanette reports – My hair is now all 6 club colors!
A Taste of Freedom Coins For Kids missions project runs from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. Contributions may be sent to the National Girls Ministries Dept. (you receive BGMC credit), 1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 or you can contribute online at www.ngmevents.ag.org/cfk
LIZ MOON
Girls Ministries Coordinator 918.453.7124 elizabeth.moon@okag.org
/SPANISH
Las Noticias En Español Noticias que podemos usar
501-C3 y su iglesia
Los días 25 y 26 de Noviembre las oficinas del dis-
Las iglesias del Distrito de Oklahoma no necesitan pedir su propio
trito estarán cerradas
501-C3 con nuestro gobierno. Cada iglesia que es una iglesia del distrito o el concilio nacional de las Asambleas de Dios tiene esta
Van a recibir papeles para renovar sus credenciales
cobertura. Esto es para decir que nuestras iglesias pueden dar reci-
ministeriales en Diciembre.
bos al fin del año, y este recibo es para que sus miembros lo puedan usar cuando estén llenando los impuestos del IRS.
ACMR, los pastores de iglesias lo recibirán en Diciembre, necesitarán llenar y regresar a Springfield, MO antes el 15 de Enero 2011. Esta información es sobre las iglesias. Oklahoma Spanish School of Ministry (Instituto Bíblico Oklahoma) empezará el 8 de Enero 2011. Si quiere más información por favor llámanos. El costo es $25 inscripción y $70 para cada curso, siendo 9 cursos por año.
Registrando sus credenciales con el estado para realizar bodas Cuando tenga sus credenciales del concilio nacional, necesitara llevarla a la casa de corte y registrarse con el Clerk del corte. Una vez hecho esto, usted puede llenar el acta de una boda en cualquier parte de Oklahoma. Recuerde que usted esta en su derecho de realizar o no una boda, especialmente cuando usted siente que no está bien.
MARK FITZGERALD
Spanish Ministries Coordinator 405.692.6161 markfitzgerald@usmissions.org
WATCH & LISTEN TO DMR ONLINE AT WWW.OKAG.ORG
/ CHI ALPHA
SALT is the primary student training conference of Chi Alpha, the Assemblies of God campus missions movement. Young leaders find practical, Biblical preparation for ministry on campus, in church groups and in the workplace while learning to reach out to God and one another. SALT will include relevant training, anointed worship, passionate prayer and encouraging friendships with hundreds of students from Texas, Oklahoma,
DONATE At www.XAOklahoma.com you can now donate to the Chi Alpha Ministry of your choice. A great way to help reach the campus and send a student to SALT.
Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. SALT is open to all college-age young adults, high school seniors planning to attend college, youth workers, pastors, campus leaders and any person interested in campus missions.
How Much: $159 (Includes: conference registration, 2 lunches, 4 per room hotel housing) 2/room rates are also available Â
Online registration www.saltcentral.com
GREG TIFFANY
Chi Alpha Coordinator 405.308.3737 XAoklahoma@aol.com www.XAOklahoma.com
PRAYER REQUEST
PASTORS’ REPORTS
Doug Everaard - son’s healing from cancer. Clint Gray - Wisdom and provision for Building program and
Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk, reports 3 saved, 1
healing for high blood pressure.
Levurn Dryden - daughter’s healing from complications after
rededicated and 2 healed in regular services.
hip replacement surgery
John Newland, Waurika, reports 1 child saved in Sunday
DONATIONS
Ken Burge, Sallisaw, reports 2 saved and 6 rededicated in
Kathryn Clark has organ that she would like to donate. Will need to pick up and may need repairs – Call 405.390.2659
School.
regular service.
Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 3 adults saved in
INFORMATION
regular service, 6 in jail and 2 girls saved in
Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit
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Randy Cocheran, Cyril, reports 2 saved and several
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Congratulations Steven Bookout just celebrated 24 years at Sand Springs Prattwood. God has blessed them and the congregation.
John Butts, West Siloam Springs, reports 1 saved Sunday
morning service.
Clint Gray, Arpelar, reports 2 saved and 4 rededicated. Brad Jones, Wright City, reports 106 saved during
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rededicated in regular services.
Heaven’s Gates-Hell’s Flames.
Darrell Coffman, Mangum, reports 4 saved. Moved into
new building in October.
Alan Davenport, Corum, reports 12 saved, 4 healed with
the Holy Ghost in June, July, and August. Two
healed, 2 marriages restored, and 3 were
delivered.
Gary Furr, Pickens, reports 3 saved, 1 filled with the Holy
Ghost, and 1 healed from fractured knee cap in
regular service.
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Deana Clingerman reports 2 rededicated.
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Ken Burge reports many saved, healed, and filled with
the Holy Ghost in revival with Lee Creek. Seven
saved in separate service. Three saved and filled
with the Holy Ghost at Tonkawa.
David Crittenden reports many healed in 5 services. Alex Hanna reports 40 Arabs and Muslims were saved
in Toronto Canada. Eighteen were healed and
delivered. Sixty-seven were saved thru TV
programs.