Northeast Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene

Dear NEO family,


Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus! I trust you are walking in the grip of his grace and love today.

We have been reminded in recent days how our lives can be turned upside down very quickly. Last Sunday, Family Church Pastor, Brady Wisehart, was on the way to church to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Church. Someone ran a red light and broadsided his vehicle. We rejoice that Brady did not have more extensive injuries or broken bones, but he is dealing with significant bruising and pain. Let’s continue to lift him up in prayer.

On Tuesday, a huge crowd gathered in Mustang, OK to honor the memory of Maxine Morris, mother of Broken Arrow Pastor Larry Morris, and to celebrate the hope we have in Christ. Pastor Larry and his wife, Christy, both shared and helped all of us in attendance to laugh and cry. Let’s continue to pray for comfort and strength for Larry and his family.

The Tulsa Southwest Church has unanimously called Rev. Wayde Normandin to be its pastor. Pastor Wayde has served the Chelsea Church the past three years. The Normandin’s last Sunday at Chelsea is Oct. 10 and they begin work at Southwest on the 17th.

The Davenport Church has unanimously called Rev. Lowell Clark to be its pastor. Pastor Lowell and Marilyn are on the job and already deeply loved by all ages in the congregation.

Southern Nazarene University to open campus in south Tulsa. See the link below for details. http://www.ncnnews.com/nphweb/html/ncn/article.jsp?id=10009558
Work and Witness Opportunity: MIAMI NEW LIFE CHURCH; OU-Texas Weekend, Oct. 2
OK it is a big game day and we still want to enjoy helping out at Miami church….sooo we will have the
game on the big screen and have a hard working, but fun, time. Chips, popcorn, beverages and a little
friendly fun. We will be doing the following tasks:

• Assemble the Kitchen and place new tile down in this area.
• Remove old kitchen area and construct a wall in the existing fellowship hall.
• Install tile floor in Kitchen.
• Help with general cleanup.
• Make cookies for the hard working folks.

We think we can accomplish this in a single visit if we have enough help. (Apx 25-30 folks needed).
We will meet at the church at Miami on October 2 at 8:30 am game kickoff is 2:30PM. Some may want
to group up in cars/ trucks in Tulsa area and carpool or caravan up there. I can help coordinate this if
you will call me at 918-607-8561,or better yet, e-mail me at Jerry@thermoflo.net

The NEO “Hit The Mark” District Men’s event, held on September 18, had 30 in attendance. Thanks to Pastor Jeff Wooten for coordinating this first time event and for all who participated. We hope this will be an annual event. I understand tomahawk throwing may be added next year.

1. Top 5 in hand gun will receive a certificate that enables Top Shot bragging rights for the next year.
      1st Shannon Rasmussen Muskogee
     2nd Jeremy Rasmussen Muskogee
     3rd John Cochran Claremore
     4th Brock Lewis Wagoner Cornerstone Community
     5th J. J. James Claremore

2. Top 5 in Rifle will receive a certificate that enables Top Shot bragging rights for the next year.
    1st Daniel Brewer Wagoner Cornerstone Community
    2nd Amanda Brewer Wagoner Cornerstone Community (Yes we allowed some ladies in and they placed)
    3rd Roger Malchow Claremore
    4th Wayne Metzger Claremore
    5th Rodney Rasmussen Muskogee

3. Top 5 in shotgun clays will receive a certificate that enables Top Shot bragging rights for the next year.
     1st Daniel Brewer Wagoner Cornerstone Community
    2nd John Cochran Claremore
    3rd Roger Malchow Claremore
    4th Brock Lewis Wagoner Cornerstone Community
    4th Lyle Rasmussen Muskogee
    5th J. J. James Claremore
    Carl Brown from Hominy made it to the 2nd round but left before it started. He did look like a contender.

Deputation Schedule for Missionaries in NEO this Fall.
Bob and Rosa McCroskey (Indonesia)
Oct. 10 a.m.----Regency Park------p.m. ---Miami

Scot and Jill Riggins (Papua New Guinea)
Oct. 17 a.m.---Sapulpa--------p.m. ---Claremore (NE Zone)
18-----------Coweta-Wagoner
19-----------
20-----------Tulsa Hills (Zone)
21-----------Pryor
22-----------Vinita
23-----------
24 a.m.---Muskogee-----------p.m. ---Broken Arrow (SE Zone)

Jim and Kay Williams (China)
Oct. 9------------Drumright
10 a.m.---Tulsa First------------p.m. ---Tahlaquah
17 a.m.---Owasso--------------p.m. ---Okmulgee
Nov. 7 a.m.---Bartlesville-------p.m. ---Sapulpa (SW Zone)

Steve and Brenda Heap (Brazil)
Oct. 24 a.m. ---Pryor (Faith Promise)--p.m.______________

George and Nancy Miller (Solomon Islands)
Dec.. 19 a.m. ---Owasso---------p.m.______________

There are still a few open dates. Please let me know if you would like to schedule one of these missionaries for your church.  Naoma Hemphill, Deputation Coordinator, 224-8204

Hope you have a great weekend! You are loved!

Dave McKellips