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TEACH
2012
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We
are only eight days away from the TEACH Conference of the South Central
Educational Zone. This conference has an outstanding line up of speakers -
Hal Perkins, Woody Stevens, Corey Jones, and Greg Love – and will be
simulcast to four sites on our zone, including Tulsa Central.
How blessed we are to participate in these inspirational and
educational sessions. If you can’t commit for the entire conference, come
when you can and be inspired!(Friday 7pm; Saturday 9am and 1:30pm)
Registration is free:
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Incredible
Kick-off for Family/Connection Church
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516
people gathered together on Sunday morning, September 16, as Family Church
and Connection Church united with Brad Farnsworth as lead pastor. Brad and
the leadership team worked extremely hard to unite the many ministries of the
church in a two-week time period, and God honored their labor. The welcome
team, children’s ministry team and worship team functioned incredibly well
together. During the service, DS Dave McKellips led the congregation in
affirming their commitment to the mission and core values of the Church of
the Nazarene and Pastor Brad and the people committed themselves to God, one
another and the community they serve. Pastor Brad preached a powerful sermon
on the source of power of the Early Church and challenged people to
completely surrender their lives to the transforming power of the Holy
Spirit. The front of the worship center was lined with people who came
seeking the power that comes from a Spirt-filled life.
One
of the members told me that Pastor Brad was at the church on Saturday night
mopping floors and cleaning restrooms after Celebrate Recovery. It
demonstrated again what I have seen often in Pastor Brad – a commitment to do “whatever
it takes” to reach people for Christ. I know challenges will
remain for this congregation as they merge their ministries and lives, but we
rejoice in a God-blessed beginning! Let’s keep praying for Pastor Brad and
all the leadership of this “new” church.
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Revival
Report from Sapulpa
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What
an amazing Sunday morning of “Re-Knew” services in Sapulpa, OK. After Brother
Dan Bohi ministered the Word, over 175 came forward to repent of their sins.
GOD is doing a wonderful cleansing work in His bride in Sapulpa.
Sunday
night the glory continued as GOD poured out His mercy and administered His
grace as dozens were set free from fear and depression and shame. Several
others trusted Jesus as their Redeemer as well as their Deliverer.
Many
prayers of faith were lifted for healing. I can’t wait to hear the reports of
what GOD has done.
Monday
& Tuesday nights picked up where Sunday night left off. GOD’s power moved
in as Brother Dan spoke and many were set free from fear, depression and
shame. What a beautiful thing to watch the countenance change as forgiveness
and cleansing took place. The altars were full and dozens were sanctified.
I
know there were healings in many situations as GOD moved freely in our midst.
How
I thank GOD for these four services and the great things He has done.
-Pastor
Steve Davis
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A
"Re-Start" for Horton Chapel
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Pastor
John Hazelton and the people of Horton Chapel have worked hard preparing
their facilities and hearts for company as they transition their church to
“Country Faith Church of the Nazarene”. The gym has been converted into an
attractive and usable worship center where breakfast will be served every
Sunday. Nursery and children’s classrooms are being prepared. Personal
invitations have been extended as they launch their new ministry this Sunday,
September 23. The Young Family Band will join them and will be singing at
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with a pot-luck dinner in between.
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Church/Pastor
Review at Pryor
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The
Church Board of the Pryor Church met with me on September 18 to conduct the
pastoral review as set forth in the Manual of the Church of the
Nazarene, Paragraph 122. A document prepared in advance by the pastor and
board, “Annual Written Goals and Expectations”, was the primary tool used to
look at the pastor/church relationship. In addition, we discussed recent
accomplishments, major decisions facing the church, and strengths of the
pastor and board along with areas needing attention. Pastor Dan Hazelton
received a very excellent evaluation and review by the board and his pastoral
relationship shall continue according to the Manual provisions.
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This
fall, from September 30 through November 11, 2012, the Church of the Nazarene
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries office is delighted to provide a
40–day Bible reading emphasis especially for you. Available in print, online,
and via your smartphone, Engage
the Word is an intergenerational Bible reading plan designed for
everyone in your church family. There is no cost to sign up and participate.
Engage
the Word is easy, but it will make a difference! Visit
www.engagetheword.nazarene.org
for a full list of available resources to help with this transformational
emphasis.
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Grace and peace,
Dave
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