Homecoming
2012
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Dear
NEO family,
It
was such a joy to gather as a District Family for Homecoming 2012. Our
speakers – Dr. Mark Lail, Dr. Stan Toler and Dr. Daniel Ketchum – were
outstanding. The Pastor’s reports were encouraging and fun! The Ordination
Service was well attended and inspirational. Our NMI and NYI Councils planned
meaningful conventions and service opportunities.
We
are always looking for ways to improve our District events! As you consider
the School of Stewardship, Ordination Service, Assembly, and NMI and NYI
Conventions:
1.
What are two things about Homecoming 2012 that
you particularly appreciated?
2.
What are two suggestions for improvement?
I
would love to hear from you! Send your ideas to dmckellips@neonaz.com.
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Election
Results
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District
Advisory Board
Ordained
Ministers: Steve Davis & Casey Hollingsworth
Laypersons:
Jeff Cotner & Jerry Wilburg
SNU
Trustee
Ordained
Minister: Steven Lester
SDMI
Board
Ordained
Minister: Jason Powers
Layperson:
Jim Crutcher
General
Assembly 2013 Delegates
Ordained
Ministers: Claude Guy & Jim Thornton
Laypersons:
Duane Cox, Betty Guy, & Jerry Wilburg
General
Assembly 2013 Alternates
(in
order)
Ordained
Ministers: Casey Hollingsworth, Monty Nichols, Geoff Gunter & Rodney Amos
Laypersons:
Barbara Gunter, Bud Lauhon, Betty Wilburg, Jeff Cotner, Phyllis Mayberry,
& Rhonda Lester
Dr.
Dave McKellips was re-elected as District Superintendent for a 4-year term
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Transitions
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Horton
Chapel has unanimously called Rev.
John Hazelton to be their pastor. This rural church is
transitioning into a “Country Casual Church of the Nazarene”
Pray
for Cleveland,
Broken Arrow First, and Family Church as they are searching
for pastors. Cleveland is interviewing a candidate June 23 and 24.
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May
Statistical Leaders
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I
Want to Celebrate. . .
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David
Stevens, Vinita. . . A family that had
dropped out a few years ago had some serious relationship problems. Although
I was not able to counsel them directly, I gave what advice I could. God
moved in their lives and the family is together, and have been in Church the
last 4 Sundays. We must be patient and wait on God’s Spirit to move in our
ministry to people. One year ago I mentioned eye surgery. My eyes are
almost completely back to normal.
Jim
Thornton, Tulsa Hills. . .
·We
are privileged to welcome those from SoCo who have chosen to merge ministry
efforts with the THC family.
·Jon
Goss is off to a great start as our summer youth intern.
·Currently
preaching a series titled “Changed”. It is pretty much some old school
Naz doctrines with a new label. But the folks are really responding
well. God is good.
·Attendance
has been on the rise even before the SoCo merger. Visitors just keep
coming.
·14
people on the platform just for praise team on Sunday
Joel
Heid, Dewey. . . Two baptisms. One was a believer
who wanted to be baptized (my 12 year old son) and one was a new believer of
recent weeks. We rejoice in the work of God’s Spirit as we continue to
pray.
Brad
Farnsworth, Connection. . . 618 Prayer on Wednesday
doing well; Project Reach Team going into neighborhood around GCEC to contact
people once a month during our worship service.
Don
Engie, Grove Lakewood. . . God is developing a
strong core group here in Grove. We have seen God develop great fruit in the
lives of people here. A couple who have been here in the church a long time,
have begun to ask again –“What does God want me to do for Him now…?” A
couple, whose husband came to Christ, has become a part of our core group –
and will go through membership class this month. This is the first family we
have seen come to the church, grow, surrender completely to Christ – and now
want to be about the mission He has called us to! I also want to celebrate
the way God has brought a strong team together leading the people to be about
reaching the lost here in Grove. God has led not only my good friend Robert
McLemore here as Associate Pastor, but also Cassondra Eyster – who will be
here in late June-, to serve as Family Pastor. Thank you for your prayers and
support.
Claude
Guy, Sand Springs. . . Participation of the
full board in Church leadership training for our church action plan.
Scott
Behm, Chelsea. . . That the Resurrected Lord, the
Spirit of Christ is alive and making a difference in Chelsea, Ok. We
were honored to have Dr. Dave and Gloria McKellips come and share the word of
God with us. Joan and Fred Hemphill also celebrated their 62-wedding
anniversary on that day. Our congregation celebrated with Bill Reynolds
for his 94th Birthday, and Bill still attends church most every Sunday.
We
are blessed with the wonderful worship music leadership provided by Linda,
Jana, Stacy, Amber and the entire Couch family. We continue to pray on
behalf of our congregation, for the healing touch of the Lord for those who
are ill, for the families, marriages, and that the Grace of the Lord draw
nearby bringing His salvation upon those who are eternally lost as the Spirit
so moves.
Carl
Brown, Hominy. . . We are starting a new “Mustard Seed
Sunday School Drive” reaching out to the community with love and faith.
Matthew 17:20 says “With faith the size of a mustard seed you can move
mountains”. We believe that this next year we will see mountains move and
lives saved. We are excited about what God is getting ready to do in Hominy.
We celebrate God’s wonderful love.
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Youth Camp
2012
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