www.neoregeneration.com We are just days away from the start of Camp (Re)Generation, and we are excited! First and foremost, I want to ensure that all of our District family is surrounding this event in Prayer. This weekend will be a time where students get away from their normal routine and step into God's presence. Countless lives have been impacted because of the way God spoke to them at a camp and we want this camp to be no different. Our theme this year is profound - we are coming to God with the desire to let Him (Re)generate our lives and take away all the aspects that get in the way. It also stands for us becoming this (Re)Generation, that is bringing that message to the people around us. So join with us in prayer that above all else students will encounter the God of the Universe and allow Him to make us the (Re)Generation. Secondly, I want to encourage any churches who still may have people interested in signing up that it is NOT TOO LATE. Jump on this band wagon and get those last few students to camp!! -Dustin Wine

News from the District

We had a record attendance at Kidz Kamp with over 260 participants. Thanks to Camp Director, Linda Holland, Speaker, Beckie Richberg and all the workers and kids who made the camp a success! Broken Arrow First is voting Sunday on whether to extend a call to Rev. Brian Stephens to be their next lead pastor. Family Church is intensifying their prayers this week as they seek clarity on a person to invite to be their next lead pastor. Retired elder Fred Bunch passed away and the funeral was on Saturday, July 21. Evangelist Nathan Covington is recovering from successful surgery on Tuesday, July 24. Continue to pray for Nathan and Linda. Nick Vernier is having total knee replacement on August 23. Horton Chapel has been remodeling their gym and getting equipment needed for a new focus and outreach effort set to being in August. The Church Board of the Sapulpa Church met with me on July 24, 2012 to conduct the pastoral review as set forth in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, Paragraph 122. Pastor Steve Davis received a very excellent evaluation and review by the board and his pastoral relationship shall continue according to the Manual provisions. Each local church is asked to complete their “Annual Written Goals and Expectations” by August 15 and file a copy with the District Superientendent. Registration for Ministers and Mates Retreat is due August 1. The next Oklahoma School of Ministry offering, “Pastoral Counseling”, begins on Monday evening, August 20. Grace and peace, Dave Welcome New Pastors Phil Burkhart and wife, Angelia, join our district as Worship Arts Pastor at Tulsa's Central Church. We welcome Cassondra Eyster and family as Family Pastor at Grove Lakewood Community. New Arrival Congratulations to Don and Jaci Engie (Grove) on the birth of their fourth child, Hezekiah Isaac Jacob, born Sunday, July 22, weighing 7 lbs., 8 oz. and 20 inches long.

The recent shootings in Colorado have left many feeling uncertain and afraid. The television stations have been covering the massacre in great detail. The images of people mourning the loss of loved ones and innocent people suffering from gunshot wounds are etched deeply on our minds. Many of our children and teenagers have seen the headlines and are silently wrestling with the unsettling feelings that come from unanswered questions. Why do random acts of evil happen, and why does God allow it? Am I safe, and how should I make sense of my world? Questions like these leave parents and ministry workers wondering what to say and how to nurture their kids in a time when they too are wrestling with the same questions. Because of this, SDMI and The Discipleship Place have put together a webinar opportunity with Rev. Rick Underwood, LPC, MHSP, NCC, and would invite you to join us on Friday, July 27, at 11:45 am (CDT). Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, and Director of Journey Counseling Center at Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene in Nashville, Tennessee. Before pursuing formal clinical counseling, Rick and his wife, Donna, served as youth pastors and university pastors in Florida and Tennessee. Rick’s unique perspective of youth and university ministries, along with his formal clinical experience, will be very beneficial as we discuss ways to help our children and teenagers through this time. Click here to register for this webinar, and feel free to contact us by email at DiscipleshipPlace@nazarene.org or by phone at 888-243-2767 with any questions. John Comstock CLT Coordinator, Church of the Nazarene Toll Free:  888-243-2767 Direct: 913-577-2811 E-mail: discipleshipplace@nazarene.org Web:  www.DiscipleshipPlace.org

The latest Manna House quarterly newsletter is available for your review. Many people were prayed for and Bibles distributed to those requesting one. Anyone with large print King James Bible (New or Used) and would like to donate them to Manna House, we can use them. We have requests all the time, but don't have the large print available. You can see from our report that many people are helped thru Manna House and God has blessed in so many ways. Our motto is: To God be the Glory -Howard Essary, Director

Dear NEO family, Summer has arrived in NEO! Although I complain about the heat we have been experiencing, one thing I love about summer is church camps for kids and youth. My life, and thousands of others, have been greatly impacted by God through camps. Director Linda Holland reports that we already have 228 kids registered for Kidz Kamp.  PTL!  If you haven’t registered your kids and grandkids, there is still time.

Who: Kamp is for children who have completed the first through the sixth grade. Where: Sky Ranch at Cave Springs, Ok When: Friday, July 13 through Monday, July 16, 2012 Cost: Early Bird registration $175 (includes snacks) Late registration $195 (after June 28) Deadline for Registration: All registrations must be postmarked by June 28, 2012. After June 28 you must pay late fees. The speaker this year is Beckie Richburg.  Remedy from SNU will be doing our music and fun activities.  Our theme is "Training Kamp", "Run in such a way as to get the prize." I Cor. 9:24.  We are putting on the armor of God to enable us to win the prize.  All forms are posted on our website, www.neonaz.com.

Youth Camp 2012

www.neoregeneration.com A message from Dustin Wine: I hope all of our churches are promoting Camp *(Re)Generation to your students because it is going to be a fantastic weekend. And if you are wondering why you should send your students, I'll give you 5 good reasons and one made-up reason: 6. A kiddie pool filled with oatmeal 5. Every person who comes to camp receives a cardboard cut-out of me 4. Our band, Same State, and our speaker, Blair Spindle, are awesome 3. We will have a Giant Fire (emphasis on Giant) 2. It will be a great chance for your students to hang out with a bunch of district students 1. God will be there!! So I hope you guys continue to promote it and get your students pumped up for camp!

News from the District

Pastor Jason Powers had a very positive review at Tahlequah. The church is reaching many new people and is full of hope for the future. Pastor Steve Brown, a recent graduate of Nazarene Bible College, has been unanimously called to pastor the Cleveland Church. Family Church and Broken Arrow First are both prayerfully seeking direction from God for their next lead pastors. I keep this verse on my desk: “Show me your ways, O Lord; teach my your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are God, my Savior and my hope is in you all day long.” Join me in praying for guidance and direction for the church boards of these churches and the candidates with which they are in dialogue. Michael English and Steve Ladd will be in concert at Claremore Church on July 15, 6pm.

NEO June Statistics

Attendance for June                                                 2012-13                2011-12     SDMI                                 3,014                  2,822     Morning Worship          3,872                  3,854

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David Stevens, Vinita. . .   It is an honor and a joy to serve the Lord and the Church of the Nazarene. The Sunday Morning prayer at 9AM has made a difference in the Church. The ‘atmosphere’ of the services just seems different. Bill Hilton, Tulsa Living Hope. . . Our June SS increased by 71% over last June, and our June worship was 63% higher. Don Engie, Grove Lakewood Community. . . We have new people coming who are now going out – sharing Christ- and bringing new people. We have begun to see the beginning fruit of what God is doing here. One of the new families - both parents have come to Christ here the past few months – are excited to become more of a part of what God is doing here. The husband, who a few months ago was completely against church and Christians, is now following Christ and wanting to help us organize a Car and Bike show to connect with the community! Pray that God would help us- by His Grace- to be a church that is faithful to the message and obedient to the mission. Thank you for your prayers and support. Mark Hiehle, Claremore. . . As we focus on the Great Commission, the church was asked to list three names of people on a card that need Salvation and who they want to help lead to the Lord.  Those names were also placed on the altar and added to our weekly prayer list used on Wednesday nights.  As each person prays for those they listed, the church is joining them as we are praying for 153 people… and counting.  We are asking God for opportunities to present the gospel to them and that they will receive Him.  Brad Farnsworth, Tulsa Connection. . . Day Camp for Kids with Garnett Church at Green Country Event Center was highly successful. Tim Odom, Collinsville. . . Had VBS and had a great time with 17 accepting Christ in their hearts! Scottie Behm, Chelsea. . . We had a wonderful Father’s Day service with a great sticky message, Christian dads are like a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup and duct tape.  We enjoyed the Annual District Assembly and took home the message that we should first focus on our little church (our family).  I praise God for my little church, and ask His continued blessing in each of our families and homes. John Hazelton, Horton Chapel. . . What we believe as a church.  We are initiating a new beginning for an older church.