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SEPTEMBER SOM Tour Section 12 (AM), 11 (PM)............ September 1 PK Retreat (Turner Falls).................................... September 3-5 SOM Tour Section 8 (AM), 5-E (PM).............. September 6 SOM Tour Section 2 (AM), 3 (PM)................... September 8 Quiet Influence Women’s Retreat................. September 9-10 SOM Tour Section 5-W........................................ September 12 SOM Tour Section 4 (AM), 1 (PM)................... September 13 SOM Tour Section 10 (AM), 9-N (PM)........... September 15 Kids Convention..................................................... September 17 District Minister’s Retreat................................. September 19-21 Light For the Lost Spanish Service............... September 30
OCTOBER Credential Interviews.......................................... October 1 Light For the Lost (Sec. 3).................................. October 3 Light For the Lost (Sec. 7).................................. October 4 Light For the Lost (Sec. 12)............................... October 10 Light For the Lost (Sec. 11)............................... October 11 Light For the Lost (Sec. 1).................................. October 13 Light For the Lost Spanish Service............... October 14 Light For the Lost (Sec. 9N)............................... October 17 Light For the Lost (Sec. 9S)................................ October 18 Convergence (Youth Convention).................. October 21-22 Light For the Lost (Sec. 6)................................... October 24 The Main Event: Men’s Conference................ October 28-29
November Reach the World Auction..................................... November 1 Light For the Lost (Sec. 4).................................... November 3 Women’s Prayer Encounter................................. November 4-5 Credential Presentations – Eastern Zone.... November 5 Light For the Lost (Sec. 8).................................... November 7 Light For the Lost (Sec. 2).................................... November 10 Youth Pastors Retreat............................................. November 10-12 Light For the Lost (Sec. 5W)................................ November 14 Light For the Lost (Sec. 5E).................................. November 15 P B & J Retreat (Children’s Ministries)........... November 25-26 405.475.1100 info@okag.org @OKDCofAG facebook.com/OklahomaDistrictCouncil
Copyeditor Renae Elmore 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 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
NEXT What if the future depended entirely upon you – or even only upon your church? Would there be hope for the NEXT Generation? I often ponder, who will fill my shoes? Who will carry the Gospel to those who have never heard? Where will the future Pentecostal leaders encounter the call of God and have an opportunity to allow the Holy Spirit’s guidance regarding life-long commitments? In Oklahoma, thousands point to the impact of an experience at Turner Falls. For it was during a Kid’s Kamp or a Youth Camp credentialed ministers and ministers’ companions:
Will you - as a credentialed minister - join me in the cause?
Found Christ as a result of camp
Every preacher, every church, every Assemblies of God
Made lasting relationships as a result of camp
attendee in the state of Oklahoma is needed as a NEXT
Met their spouse as a result of camp
Generation Partner.
that God made a difference in their life. Many of our
Received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as a result of camp Heard the call to missions as a result of camp Are in the ministry today as a result of camp
IF NOT NOW – WHEN? IF NOT US – WHO? IF NOT IN OKLAHOMA – WHERE?
We stand facing an opportunity that only comes once to a generation. We must answer the call. The NEXT Generation awaits our response!
I need to hear from you – if the dream is to become a reality!
Frank Cargill, Pastor Oklahoma AG Ministries
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FRANK CARGILL // District Superintendent frank.cargill@okag.org
Resources for Setting Compensation You don’t have to look very deep or long inside a church budget to see that compensation makes up the heftiest portion of its operational expense. I know of churches which spend as little 30% of their operational budgets on staffing and churches which spend as much as 80%. Whether this compensation percentage falls in the lean or the fat category will depend on several factors such as church size, staff size, staff tenure, the city in which the church is located, and many other factors beyond the scope of this article. The old adage, “you get what you pay for” is not always
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true in ministry circles. A great many individuals entering
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larger number are experienced, qualified, and educated well beyond the level of compensation which they receive. That
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Whether a church is staffing for growth, or looking to fill a previously occupied position, the church and board needs to know not only how much it can afford to pay (a crucial piece of information no doubt), but also what the industry standard is for the position for which it is trying to fill. MinistryPay.com There are many resources available to assist a church in coming up with a number that is both reasonable and equitable in this
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Missions Leadership for the Local Church Help is on the way! In helping our churches achieve a higher level of excellence and effectiveness, the
Here’s the deal. The Discovery Weekend and the Acts 2 Journey
Oklahoma District Leadership Team, in tandem with the Healthy
through the proactive involvement of your key people. The Friday
Church Network Team, will be hosting three simultaneous
Pastor’s Summit is for you and your spouse. The Saturday Vision
Discovery Weekends across Oklahoma on November 11 & 12,
Team Summit is put together for the pastor and key leaders from
2011. The inclusive invitation makes no distinction between any
your church. These key leaders should be staff members, board
of our churches. Opportunity will be given to all our churches to
members and key influencers. On Saturday bring at least six
attend a Discovery Weekend at Lawton, Oklahoma City or
people with you, but no more than 20. Staff people certainly are
Muskogee.
important; however getting your lay people involved is of para-
are not just for pastors. It is designed to transform your church
mount importance. The Discovery Weekend will be totally complimentary. The HCN Team includes Dr. Mike Clarensau, Senior Director; Dr. Ron
After much thought and planning the following schedule was
McManus, National Church Consultant; and Reverend Rick Allen
determined:
National Church Consultant. One of the presenters will be at each location for The Discovery Weekend. A notebook will be
Discovery Weekend
provided, and the noon meal on Saturday will also be complimentary. Your Oklahoma District Council is picking up the tab for the entire Discovery Weekend. General Superintendent Dr. George Wood says, “The Healthy Church Network continues the comitment toward the core values of the Assemblies of God. Church revitalization is a key component for our existing churches which have seen a plateau or declining spiritual and numerical growth. Under the direction of Mike Clarensau, HCN presents Spirit empowered, transformative pathways that include current spiritual
November 11 & 12, 2011
Acts 2 Journey Retreat Retreat # 1 Retreat # 2 Retreat # 3 Retreat # 4
January 20 & 21, 2012 April 13 & 14, 2012 August 24 & 25, 2012 November 16 & 17, 2012
assessments, biblical training for leadership teams and congregation, and leadership strategies that connect the current church family to the community they serve for future growth.” After the Discovery Weekend, opportunity will be given to sign up for the Acts 2 Journey. In the Acts 2 Journey, Pastors and their selected Vision Teams will commit to a one-year journey of development (four weekend retreats) that includes in-depth training, personal coaching, meaningful connecting, prayer, visioneering, and strategic planning. This team experience helps
Please remember that all five weekends will follow these times: FRIDAY ~ Pastor’s Summit 1:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. SATURDAY ~ Vision Team Summit 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Also, remember that we will meet simultaneously at Muskogee, Oklahoma City and Lawton.
each church find its own unique direction and plan for future effectiveness, while enjoying the encouragement of other congregations in the same process.
LINDELL WARREN // Missions Director
lindell.warren@okag.org
DARREN PILCHER // Church Ministries Director darren.pilcher@okag.org
National Champs Again!!!
National Fine Arts
For the 3rd time in four seasons, Owasso 1st Bible Quiz Team takes home the National Championship trophy!
Oklahoma walked away with 5 National Award
Congratulations to all the winners!
Below are the Top 10 Finishes:
Owasso First AG – 1st Place in the Championship Division Coaches – Kevin Wagner, Joshua Wagner, and Nicole Wagner Quizzers – Jesse Wagner, Aaron Jackson, Daniel Wagner, Luke Wagner
of Merit Winners at the 2011 National Fine Arts Competition!
National Award of Merit: Drama Solo Zachary Leasau--Spring Creek A/G, Edmond, Ok. National Award of Merit: Spoken Word Sarah Southerland--Provence A/G, Ardmore, Ok. National Award of Merit: Brass Solo Michaela Wiggin--Coweta A/G National Award of Merit: Woodwind Solo Renzo Filomeno--Capitol Hill A/G, OKC. National Award of Merit: Book Chapter Micah Hefner--Capitol HIll A/G, OKC.
Notes – Daniel Wagner and Jesse Wagner were the 3rd and 4th highest scorers
T-shirt Design: 5th place Valerie Wade--Calvary Temple A/G, Tulsa, Ok. American Sign Language Solo: 2nd place Jonathan Drake--First A/G, Bixby, Ok. Highpointe OKC – 12th Place in the Championship Division Puppetry Group: 3rd place Coaches – Elizabeth Bluebird and Jordan Davis ”All Hands And No Feet”--Central A/G, Enid, Ok. Quizzers – Seth Urbina, Micah Samuelson, Adrian Davis, Connor McGraw, Puppetry Solo: 3rd place Matthew Alfaro, and Matthew Samuelson Anna Brodrick--Tecumseh A/G Puppetry Solo: 6th place Notes – Micah Samuelson was the 15th highest scorer in the Championship Annie Shell--The Bridge A/G, Mustang, Ok. Division. Large Drama Ensemble: 4th place ”Noah”--The Bridge A/G--Mustang, Ok. Small Drama Ensemble: 5th place Muskogee First AG – 12th Place in the Challenger Division ”Hugh Donaldson”--The Bridge A/G, Mustang, Ok. Coaches – Daniel Meddaugh, Mary Meddaugh, and Tracy Meddaugh Traditional Instrumental Ensemble: 8th place Quizzers – Ryley Nutt, David Meddaugh, and Paul Meddaugh ”Limitless”-- Capitol Hill A/G, OKC. Notes – David Meddaugh was the 5th highest scorer in the Challenger Division. Small Vocal Ensemble: 6th place Copy--Cathedral of Praise--Sand Springs, Ok. Small Vocal Ensemble: 8th place Erin and Alyssa--First A/G, Hominy, Ok. Male Vocal Solo: 7th place Richard Fowler--First A/G, Poteau, Ok. “I have learned that as a leader you teach what you know, but you reproduce First Person Essay: 4th place who you are. How can I talk about the importance of camp to my students Sarah Cocks--Heartland Church, Norman, Ok. First Person Essay: 7th place without contributing to the camp? How can I complain about why all the Hayden Hefner--Capitol Hill A/G, OKC. funds have not come in, without contributing to the solution? I can teach my Short Story: 4th place students to give, but I will not reproduce what I am not.” Hayden Hefner--Capitol Hill A/G, OKC. Short Story: 7th place Micah Hefner--Capitol Hill A/G, OKC. Ryan Summers in the Championship Division, respectively.
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Middle School Pastor The Bridge, Mustang OK
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KAPPA TAU COMMUNICATION DIVISION (COLLEGE) American Sign Language Solo: 2nd place Cliff Mullins--The Assembly at Broken Arrow
DOUG EVERAARD // Youth Director doug.everaard@okag.org
DEAN GUTHRIE // Children’s Director dean.guthrie@okag.org
In Memory Of Rosemary Hollandsworth 9/12/1929 - 7/16/2011 Rosemary was born on September 12, 1929, in Yampa, Colorado, to Michael J. and Opal E. Ryder and was ushered into Heaven on July 16, 2011. Rosemary was an amazing lady - full of strength, kindness, laughter and love! She met her husband, Ralph, at First Assembly of God Church in Grand Junction, Colorado. After their wedding in 1950, and graduation from Central Bible College, they served as pastors in Blair, Oklahoma. Later, they were accepted as missionary candidates and in 1956, sailed to Liberia, West Africa to begin serving as career missionaries. They lived in a small bush town which was accessible only by plane, or a three day walk to the nearest road. One story recounts how Ralph would walk with her up and down the airstrip each evening, trying to get her tired enough so that she would sleep, and not notice the snakes, spiders, scorpions and other manner of animals which scurried about in
Paul Hutsell 5/12/1929 - 3/19/2011 Reverend Paul Hutsell passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Reverend Hutsell was recognized for 50 years of ministerial service at the Oklahoma District Council in 1998, and served as an Oklahoma missionary for many years. Paul and Dreta were approved as Assemblies of God missionaries in 1955, and served in Paraguay, South America for their first assignment until 1970.
Ministers’ Spouses Edna Vernon 12/14/1918 - 7/16/2011 Ruby Richards 1/18/1937 - 7/18/2011 Virginia L. Human 2/12/1922 - 7/19/2011
Their next assignment sent them to Honduras for four years. The final twenty-one years of foreign missionary work were spent as Area Directors for the South American Andean Region of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecaudor, Peru and Bolivia for thirteen years, then doing the same for the Caribbean area for eight years. After semi-retiring, Paul continued to promote missions in the southwestern region of the United States for many years on behalf of the
the ceiling of their little mud hut. Gradually, however, she learned to live there, and later excelled at teaching new missionaries how to thrive with the challenges of living in Africa. She and Ralph worked in Liberia from 19561974 and in Ghana from 1975-1996. After retirement, they lived in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and in 2005 moved to Gig Harbor, Washington, to be with their daughter. Rosemary and Ralph were married for nearly 60 years when he passed away. She is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw, Rebecca and Jim Brooks of Gig Harbor; sister, Jean Dunn of Grand Junction; brother, Steve Clark of Grand Junction; three grandchildren, Beth, Jim, Jr. and John; and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made in honor to the Ralph and Rosemary Hollandsworth - Building Missionaries Scholarship fund at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri.
Assemblies of God Foreign Missions Department, until Dreta’s health no longer allowed them to travel. Paul was a faithful servant of the Lord, as he served for almost 50 years as a missionary, and more than 60 years as a minister of the Gospel. He is survived by his wife Dreta of Roswell, NM; daughter Diane Collins and son-in-law Ron Collins of Roswell, NM; daughter Beverly Moss and son-in-law Rev. Mike Moss of El Reno, OK; son Rev. Phil Hutsell and daughterin-law Devonna Hutsell of Roswell, NM; son Steve Hutsell of Seattle, WA; son Chaplain Major Loren Hutsell and daughter-in-law Heather Hutsell of Columbia, South Carolina; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
OKLAHOMA DISTRICT NEWS
PASTORS’ REPORTS Kelly Hayne, Tulsa, reports one Muslim saved in a special service. One confirmed healing, two saved, and one delivered from drug addiction in regular service. Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 12 saved in jail ministry, three adults and three children saved in regular service. Twenty saved at Kid’s Camp and five filled with the Holy Ghost.
PRAYER REQUEST Doug Everaard- son’s healing from cancer Clint Gray- healing Marion Ledbetter- husband’s healing Harold Powell- healing from stroke E. Michael Rhodes- healing James Rowton- healing Jimmy Schwyhart- healing
INFORMATION Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit www.pastoralcareinc.com.
NEEDED Part time Youth/Music Leader at Shawnee New Life. - Contact David Pollard (405) 214-8282.
CONGRATULATIONS Reverend and Mrs. Charley Hudspeth were honored with a 5th Anniversary reception as Pastors at Newkirk Assembly.
FOR SALE Nancy Scroggins, from Lone Grove, has two houses for sale on five acres. (918) 479-5668.
DONATION Organ. Contact Kevin Martin, (405) 258-1841. Brentwood Choral Music - ready to sing books, anthems, CD’s, DVD’s, holiday music, etc. - Contact Prattwood A/G, (918) 245-0297.
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Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk, reports two saved, one rededicated, and two healed in worship service. Brad Jones, Wright City, reports several saved and rededicated in revival with Reverend Stacy Strather. Keith Peach, Atoka, reports six filled with the Holy Ghost. Menno Miller, Miami, reports one saved on Wednesday night and one saved in youth service. Don Ramsey, Seminole, reports one adult and two children saved. Quenton Newton, Healdton, reports eight saved. Darrell Coffman, Mangum, reports ten saved and two rededicated.
EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS Deana Clingerman reports 16 saved or rededicated, nine filled and eight refilled with the Holy Ghost at Kid’s Kamp. Charles Holybee reports 12 saved and three rededicated in jail. Huey Long reports three saved, six rededicated at Miami. One confirmed healing from lung cancer and one saved in Tennessee. Ken Burge reports 26 saved, 22 filled with the Holy Ghost, and several healed. Pete Olson, reports two rededications.
NEW PASTORS Michael Bridge- Okc Maranatha Tim Boyett- Wagoner First