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OOkkllaahhoommaaoutlookVolume 62, Issue 5 – May, 2009

A monthly publication of the Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies of God,P.O. Box 13179, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73113.

(405) 475-1100 - FAX (405) 478-1731 wwwwww..ookkaagg..oorrggEditor–Tom Goins

SUBSCRIPTION RATE $36.00 per year

General PresbytersH. FRANKLIN CARGILL CRAIG DACUS TOM GOINS

Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Secretary-Treasurer

Executive PresbytersCURTIS OWENS RON MCCASLIN

District DepartmentsLINDELL WARREN LINDA STAMPS-DISSMORE

Missions / Men’s Ministries Women’s MinistriesJACK SALKIL DOUG EVERAARD

Christian Education Youth MinistriesSectional Presbyters

Section 1 – Arlis MoonSection 2 – Leo GuthrieSection 3 – Melvin BakerSection 4 – Steve RoseSection 5E – Bruce McCartySection 5W – Darryl WoottonSection 6 – Doyle Seeley

Section 7 – Weldon WrightSection 8 – Micah WellsSection 9N – Darren PilcherSection 9S – Steve LanceSection 10 – Ron MeadorSection 11 – Billy MartinSection 12 – T.D. Gifford

MAYSchool of Ministry Game Day – District Office May 2

Credentials Testing Day District Office ............May 2

Fun Arts ............................................................May 2

LFTL Day..........................................................May 3

National Day of Prayer ....................................May 7

Mother’s Day ..............................................May 10

District Ministers’ Retreat –

Branson, MO ....................................May 11-13

Special Touch Camp – Colcord, OK ........May 18-22

Aged Minister’s Assistance Day ....................May 24

Memorial Day – Office Closed ......................May 25

Pentecost Sunday ........................................May 31

JULYKid's Kamps:

Intermediate Camp ..................June 29 - July 3Kamp #1 ........................................July 13-17Kamp #2.......... ..................................July 20-24Kamp #3....... .....................................July 26-29Kamp #4........ ..........................July 29-August 1

Independence Day – ......................................July 4

School of Ministry Game Day – District Office. July 4

Credentials Testing Day – District Office ..........July 4

District Camp Meeting – OKC ....................July 6-10

Missions Banquet..............................................July 7

JUNEYouth Camps:

Camp #1 ............................................May 25-29Camp #2 ..............................................June 1-5Camp #3 ............................................June 8-12 Camp #4 ..........................................June 15-19Camp #5 ..........................................June 22-26

Longdale Indian Kid's Kamp ........................June 1-5

District Royal Ranger Pow-Wow..................June 5-7

Credentials Testing Day – District Office ........June 6

School of Ministry Game Day – District Office ..June 6

Father’s Day ............................................June 21

National Native American Indian Fellowship

Convocation – Albuquerque, NM......June 15-18

Longdale Indian Youth Camp ..................June 22-26

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A true hero of the faith has been promoted to hiseternal reward. DDrr.. JJaammeess CC.. DDoodddd, long timecredentialed minister and former Oklahoma DistrictSuperintendent, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009.

The Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies ofGod owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Brother Doddand his family for their years of faithful and dedicatedservice. His life and legacy has left an impact on thisFellowship that will stand as a model of excellence inministry for all who follow.

James C. Dodd served as Assistant DistrictSuperintendent of the Oklahoma District for 27 yearsfrom 1953 until 1980. In 1980, he was asked to fill theoffice of District Superintendent, a position he held until1983. During the 1985 General Council of theAssemblies of God, he was elected as an HonoraryGeneral Presbyter, a title he held until his death.

Combining his years ofservice, he was a memberof the General CouncilGeneral Presbytery for 55years.

Brother Dodd wasborn on March 11, 1918 tothe Reverend Burl andRachel Ella (Bogan) Dodd in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Hewas the Pastor and Pastor Emeritus of the Broken ArrowAssembly of God. James and Francine Dodd becamepastors in Broken Arrow in 1942 and served that churchfor 36 years.

He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 70 years,Francine, on November 5, 2005. He is survived by 2daughters, Jimmie Belknap, Tulsa, Oklahoma, BarbaraDodd, Boston, Massachusetts, Grandson, Keith Belknap,Jr. and his wife Jacqueline, 3 granddaughters, Kimberleeand husband Bill Nash, Candice and husband Dave Reid,Lindsay and husband Joe Mancuso, 5 great grandsons,Billy Nash and wife Sarah, Jimmy Nash, Keith Belknap,III, Bruno Mancuso, Aiden Reid, 2 great granddaughters,Christina June Belknap and Emma Isabelle Reid.

Without a doubt, a great man among us has fallen.Reverend James C. Dodd was a leader far ahead of histime. His life was filled with poise, dignity, distinction,and an unquenchable fire to preach the Gospel of JesusChrist. He was a model for hundreds and thousands ofyoung preachers and only eternity will reveal the impacthis presence made on this world.

Thank you, Brother Dodd, on behalf of the OklahomaDistrict Council and The General Council of theAssemblies of God for your years of service as an OrdainedMinister of the Gospel. Your footprints in the sands oftime will never be duplicated but hopefully often imitated.

Frank and Linda Cargill

Oklahoma Students Awarded AG Trust ScholarshipsTwo outstanding Oklahomans - CCoouurrttnneeyy PPrreessttoonn,,

Southwest Covenant School (Yukon), and KKrraaggeerrTToommeess, Christian Heritage Academy (Del City), havebeen awarded $5,000 Ralph Riggs Scholarships by theAssemblies of God Trust in cooperation with theAlliance for Higher Education. Both of these youngpeople are presently high school seniors.

The scholarships awarded are granted over a four-year period. Across the nation, there were only 10 suchscholarships awarded by the AG Trust this year. Thescholarships are named after the former GeneralSuperintendent Ralph Riggs.

All 10 Ralph Riggs Scholarship awardees plan toattend an Assemblies of God endorsed college oruniversity. In its first year of existence, the AG Trustreceived 90 applications. Awards were determinedbased on academics, extra-curricular involvement,Christian service, Christian life, financial need, apersonal essay and references.

All applicants must earn a 3.5 GPA, be involved inan AG church, and plan to attend an endorsedAssemblies of God school directly following highschool. For more information about the AG Trust andthe Ralph Riggs Scholarship, visit wwwwww..aaggttrruusstt..oorrgg.

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Rev. Gorman G. Godwin was born on March31, 1916 in Dallas, Texas to Grover Cleveland andBennie Grace (Skinner) Godwin. He died on March21, 2009 in Lawton at the age of 92. Rev. Godwinwas raised and attended school in Dallas, Texas. Hemoved to California in 1935 where he worked in theanimation departments at Warner Bros., ColombiaPictures and Walt Disney. During his animationcareer, he became active in the ministry. DuringWWII, his career was put on hold to help with thewar effort as a draftsman and engineer. He returnedto the animation industry in California after the war,and became a full time minister in the early 1970’s.

Rev. Godwin married Faye Good on May 30, 1978in Lawton and they lived in the Los Angeles areauntil his retirement in 1986. Rev. and Mrs. Godwinmoved to Lawton to enjoy a slower paced life and tobe closer to family. He became active in severalcharitable ministries in Lawton and remained activeeven after his health began to fail, often working tohelp others over the phone. His greatest loves werealways his family and the ministry. He was precededin death by his parents; his wife; one brother,Charles Godwin; one sister, Melda Powell; and onegrandson, Daniel Sisneros. Survivors include hisdaughter, Tammy Sisneros and husband Dan of Las

Cruces, New Mexico; step son, Ben Good and wifeMargaret of Lawton; step daughter, Libby Brazelland husband Dean of Costa Mesa, California; 3brothers, Sam Godwin of Pampa, Texas, LloydGodwin and wife Frances and Ernest Godwin andwife Billye, all of Dallas, Texas; a granddaughter, 6step grandchildren, 23 step great grandchildren andnumerous nieces, nephews and extended family.


Reverend Gorman G. GodwinMarch 31, 1916 – March 21, 2009

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Rev. William “Ross” Davis Sr., age 106,entered into eternal life with our Lord and Savior,Monday, April 13, 2009 at Texoma MedicalCenter.Rev. Davis was born Aug. 9, 1902 in IndianTerritory in Oklahoma, the son of Charlie and Edna(Perry) Davis. Ross loved the Lord and was Hisfaithful servant. He was ordained as a minister forthe Assembly of God in 1934. He served in Yarnaby,Antlers, Oklahoma City, Hugo, Durant and inChildress, Texas. He was the oldest ordainedminister in the Oklahoma District. He served asassociate pastor for First Assembly of God inDenison for 20 years. In his latter years, Ross was a

member of Trinity Lighthouse Church in Denison.Ross loved his family and enjoyed spending timewith them. When his wife Gertrude Anderson Davispassed away, he later married longtime and dearfamily friend Lois Buchanan on March 17, 1973 inDenison. Ross was a loving and devoted husband,father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed byall who knew and loved him. He is survived by hisloving family, wife of 36 years, Lois Davis ofDenison, Texas; sons, Rev. Herbert H. Davis andwife Reba of Ardmore, Okla., Troy Davis and wifeSally of Denison, Texas and Clint Davis and wifeDee of Red Oak, Texas; daughters, Lois Bell of

Cartwright, Okla., Quannah Reed and husbandCarl, Shirley Grantham and husband Buddy and PatHogan, all of Lubbock, Texas; 25 grandchildren, 43great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents;wife Gertrude; sons, Luther Ray Davis and William“Bill” Davis Jr.; four brothers, one sister andgrandson Greg Grantham.

Reverend William “Ross” Davis Sr.August 9, 1902 – April 13, 2009

Rev. Elmer L. Coleman of Wagoner, OK wenthome to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior onWednesday, April 15, 2009. He was 95 years old.Rev. Coleman was born on July 18, 1913 near Ada,Oklahoma to Sidney & Cynthia Coleman and wasraised in the Durant area. He was preceded in deathby his parents, his loving wife of 69 years OpalColeman and infant twin daughters, two brothersClarence Coleman and Floyd Coleman and a sisterZelpha Swindell Hancock all of California. He issurvived by two daughters, Glendene Geurin & herhusband Nolan, Linda Whittenberg & her husbandAllen of Wagoner, one son Gary Coleman & his

wife Cheri of Broken Arrow, six grandchildren, sixgreat-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, onebrother, Vestal Coleman of Lancaster, California,several nieces and nephews, and a host of otherrelatives and friends. Rev. Coleman was a dedicatedservant of God and preached the gospel for over 60years. He was first ordained in 1944 with thePentecostal Church of God, and then ordained in1947 with the Assemblies of God. He pastored anumber of churches in Southern Oklahoma andWest Texas during his early ministry. He pastoredFirst Assembly of God Church in Wagoner from1959 to 1965 and First Assembly of God Church in

Coweta from 1966 to 1971. Next to his God hisfamily was the most important thing in his life. Hewas a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and in February of 2008 he celebratedFive Generations in the Coleman family with thebirth of a great-great grandson. After he retiredfrom pastoral ministry he continued to preach everyopportunity he got until he was no longer able. Heloved to make a garden and tend to his yard and takelong walks all over Wagoner.

Reverend Elmer L. ColemanJuly 18, 1913 – April 15, 2009


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We could all use our own personal financial adviser tohelp us navigate the economic turmoil of our times.According to the prophet Malachi, we have one…..theAlmighty God. He has a plan worked out for our fiscalsecurity.

The simple principle of Exodus 23:19 is His key tomonetary blessings. In offering the first of our earnings,we acknowledge that God is the source of everything andwe are completely dependent upon Him. Old Testamentbelievers were asked to set aside merely a tithe – a tenth– of all that the Lord generously gave. Malachi equateskeeping God’s portion for oneself with robbing God ofwhat rightly belongs to Him (Mal. 3:8).

The Lord doesn’t need our money, but He knows weneed to give. Doing so with a generous and willing heartdisplays the character of Christ in our lives. Remember,Jesus is a giver who gave His life for our salvation.

Generosity is a way to honor and worship the Lord. Ifour only expression of worship comes from the lips, weare missing the opportunity to demonstrate our love andgratitude for all that God has given us.

Some of us however, find it a challenge to put theprinciple into practice. Although we know what theLord has said, the thought of giving that way can causeanxiety about not having enough. Then, there may be atemptation to replace the Father’s plan with our ownbecause His feels so uncertain. We should be careful notto let fear override faith.

The problem is not with the Lord’s plan, but ratherwith unbelief. Fear reveals doubt that God can do whatHe has said He will do. The Lord promises to provideeverything that is needed if we will honor Him with thefirst part of our wealth.

Can you trust all of God’s Word? Many of us havestaked our eternal security on believing what the Lordhas said in the Bible about our salvation, yet some may

doubt what he says aboutmoney and His provision forus. What conflicted creatureswe are. We take one part ofScripture and say it is true, andyet we discount anothersection, feeling that the Lordcannot be trusted in the areaof our finances.

God tells us to ““tteesstt HHiimm iinn tthhiiss aanndd sseeee iiff HHee iissffaaiitthhffuull”” ((MMaall 33::1100)). In giving to the Lord we have theprivilege of watching Him fulfill His Word. Which ismore reliable our feelings or the Word of God? Say no tofear and step out in faith. Our Father is trustworthy.

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10. Lawton First $154,297.93 10. Broken Arrow The Assembly $250,119.90 11. Bartlesville First $154,149.23 11. OKC Crossroads $242,594.3212. OKC Lakeside $123,897.77 12. Duncan Bethel $221,874.4413. Weatherford Life Fellowship $120,241.62 13. OKC Lakeside $216,713.4414. Chickasha Grand $120,235.20 14. Bartlesville First $200,104.6415. Edmond Cathedral of the Hills $109,687.19 15. Chickasha Grand $198,033.80 16. Elk City First $101,458.37 16. Elk City Grandview $180,578.0117. Duncan Bethel $100,360.00 17. Edmond Cathedral of the Hills $163,942.4118. OKC The Rock $90,654.18 18. Sand Springs Cathedral of Praise $158,215.5019. Miami First $89,991.66 19. Ponca City First $152,482.50 20. Claremore First $87,804.00 20. Ada First $149,364.2321. Sand Springs Cathedral of Praise $84,740.50 21. Elk City First $145,492.07 22. Muskogee First $78,347.71 22. Claremore First $130,023.9423. OKC Bethesda $69,787.49 23. OKC Bethesda $127,661.38 24. Bartlesville Tuxedo $68,382.83 24. Miami First $123,378.3125. Woodward First $66,171.93 25. OKC The Rock $105,746.8226. Noble Assembly $63,831.00 26. Bartlesville Tuxedo $105,151.0527. OKC People’s Church $61,819.00 27. Noble Assembly $98,177.00 28. McAlester First $56,245.30 28. Muskogee First $98,166.6429. Enid Central $48,691.84 29. Coweta Assembly $86,789.2830. OKC Southpointe $44,744.86 30. Woodward First $86,785.37 31. Commerce First $43,939.00 31. OKC People’s Church $75,639.0032. OKC North Chruch $43,135.00 32. Enid Central $75,586.18 33. Coweta Assembly $40,741.17 33. Purcell Memorial $74,081.81 34. Purcell Memorial $39,892.00 34. Muldrow First $69,409.3335. Ponca City First $39,381.00 35. OKC North Church $67,625.0036. Jenks Newspring $36,208.04 36. McAlester First $67,094.7437. Elk City Grandview $35,472.51 37. OKC Southpointe $55,609.1838. Sallisaw First $34,749.23 38. OKC Christ’s Legacy $54,237.1239. Marlow First $33,040.88 39. Oologah Assembly $53,471.65 40. OKC Christ’s Legacy $31,791.28 40. Sallisaw First $52,320.6441. Tahlequah First $31,393.72 41. Commerce First $51,372.0042. Yukon Assembly $30,637.11 42. Tehlequah First $48,258.9743. Chickasha Central $30,362.23 43. Meeker Assembly $47,151.9444. Tulsa Eastland $30,048.23 44. Ardmore Crystalrock Cathedral $45,091.2345. Pawnee First $29,271.95 45. Poteau First $44,194.0646. Mannford Assembly $28,454.00 46. Jenks Newspring $43,624.6147. Claremore Verdigris $28,414.42 47. Marlow First $43,047.7248. Meeker Assembly $27,645.96 48. Claremore Verdigris $42,967.0549. Muldrow First $26,540.00 49. Mannford Assembly $41,752.30 50. Stigler First $26,182.01 50. Skiatook First $41,064.81

Praise God for another great year in missions giving! The thousands of people in our churcheshave once again demonstrated what partnership is all about. We rejoice with these 50 Top GivingChurches, but we also rejoice with the hundreds of other Oklahoma churches and the millions ofdollars they gave to missions in 2008.

At the end of 2008, Oklahoma was credited with $11,740,690 in Total Assemblies of God Giving.Assemblies of God World Missions Giving (AGWM) came to $7,408,832. To God Be The Glory!

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March 29th was a great day for Newkirk Assembly ofGod. Pastor Charley Hudspeth and congregationhonored Luther Pepper as the 2008 Oklahoma Teacherof the Year. Luther has received many awards throughouthis life but expressed this was the highlight. Luther hastaught for over 30 years and still has the same intensityas ever. His unique ability to bring the class into discuss-ion, to share experiences, and yet make the lessonapplicable to the student.

Becoming Teacher of the Year is not an easy task.There is a nomination process which takes place withinthe district, an evaluation that is made by the leadershipat Springfield and a process of elimination which then iscompared with all of the other Districts in the nation.

Regardless of the method that you may use in theprocess of discipleship, I would encourage you to considerthose that may be teaching within the ministry of yourchurch.

We have many that have dedicated themselves toservice by teaching. I feel that they need to be recognizedfor their accomplishments.

It is a simple process to nominate them but atremendous boost to the entire church and to the disciple

ministry of the church. For information concerning the2009 Teacher of the Year, go to the website atwwwwww..ookkaagg..oorrgg and select the Christian Education menu.

Teacher of the Year

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* Mental Noise - Constantly thinking about the thingsstill left to do can clutter our inner space. Theybecome mental noise and are very distracting.

* Unable to Focus - When too many things distract us,we feel overwhelmed, our focus becomes diffused,and things appear ‘foggy’ from our perspective. Inthis state, it’s tough to focus on our current tasks,think clearly or make fast & rational decisions.

* No Personal Life - We can become consumed by allthe external achievements we are trying to obtain forthe prized title of success. In so doing, we can forgetto experience Joy. We forget to look after our health,our personal life, and ourselves. We becomeunbalanced.

* Exhaustion - When our energies are not properlymanaged, we feel exhausted and diseased in our

bodies. This can physically manifest in differentways. For me, exhaustion translates to lower backpain, sleeplessness and dehydration.

* Self-Inflicted Guilt - When we become tooambitious, we tend to underestimate how long thingswill take and this will result in an overloaded plate.We commit ourselves to this overloaded plate, andset ourselves up for failure, unconsciously. When werealized that we haven’t done everything we’ve setout to do, we become subject to the guilt inflicted byour own minds. This can be destructive to ourmotivation and self-esteem.

* Hurt Relationships - When our attention is fullyoccupied with too many targets, we don’t have roomfor other important life areas, such as developing andmaintaining relationships with people.

* Unsatisfied - When we have too much on our plate,we are constantly chasing after the things we haven’tdone yet and forget to celebrate what we’veaccomplished. Our attention is spread out so thin,that we cannot really excel at achieving any of ourgoals. We become dissatisfied. Similar to self-inflicted guilt, this feeling is not conducive tohealthy self-esteem.

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Does the camp have a nurse? Do you make everyone wear their

seatbelts in the church van? How far away is an American hospital? Will it

be safe to drink the water? Is there cell phone service? These are all

questions that I have heard from the parents of teenagers before camps,

missions trips, and all other kinds of activities and events.

Safety is a big concern as a parent. As the father of three little

kids I understand the desire and the necessity to protect your children from

dangerous situations, from weirdoes, and even from themselves. It is a

normal, God-given desire to protect your spouse, your children, and those

that God has placed under your leadership. But sometimes we can take this

desire for safety and security to the extreme and actually do more harm

than good.

I recently read about a Christian university that canceled several

missions trips to Mexico due to concern over drug-cartel related violence. I

understand the university’s concern for the safety of the students and all

the other liability issues that they were attempting to handle. But what kind

of message does their decision sends to the students who were planning on

going on these missions experiences?

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Much has been written recently stating that among men, young

adults and teenagers Christianity is viewed as boring and irrelevant. For

them our faith looks like a predictable routine where each movement has

been choreographed ahead of time. Too often they have watched as we

changed the schedule, shied away from a ministry opportunity, moved to a

different location, or canceled the trip because there were just too many

risks.

Is it possible that we, as their pastors and parents, deserve part

of the blame for this perception? Have we shown them, or allowed them, to

do the work of God in the dangerous and dark parts of our world? In our

attempts to make them safe and secure have we robbed them of the

adventure of following Christ?

I am not suggesting that we intentionally look for danger to spice

up the appearance of our faith or that we take risks simply for the thrill of

it. What I am suggesting is that following Christ was never intended to be

boring and predictable. Following Christ is inherently risky to our ideas of

safety, security, and comfort.

As we lead others in this adventure we have to be ready to take

them into the dark corners of our neighborhoods, our nation, and our

world. We must encourage our children and the members of our youth

groups and churches to be a part of what our not- so-safe God is

doing in a not-so-safe world.

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Mothers Day is very special for me this year for severalreasons. My own mother recently celebrated her 90thbirthday. She is in good health, still drives her car, andplans a special event three times a year for the widows inher large church. I’m so grateful that she lives near me.She has prayed for me (and all of our family) for many,many years and I still depend heavily upon her prayers.

My own daughter, Tiffany, is expecting her first childthis summer—a girl, my first granddaughter. (I have threewonderful grandsons!) Soon there will be four generationsof women who are linked together; first because we arefamily, and secondly because we belong to the family ofGod. My mother, my daughter, and I have all been inministry. It is a godly heritage. I am blessed!

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Waxahachie, Texas to provide a beautiful banquet. Thisyear $5,700 in scholarships were provided by theWomen’s and Men’s Departments of the OklahomaDistrict.

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CChhaarrlleeyy HHuuddssppeetthh, Newkirk,reports 5 saved, many rededications and 2healed in regular services.

CClliinntt GGrraayy, Arpelar, reports husband and wiferededicated.

EEddddiiee MMccEEllhhaannnnoonn, Preston, reports 3 savedand 12 rededicated in regular service.

RRaayymmoonndd FFrriizzzzeellllee, Miami, reports 2 adults, 8youth, 4 children saved, 40 refilled, and 1filled with the Holy Ghost in regularservices and 1 saved in revival with LynnWheeler.

DDaann SShheeaaffffeerr, OKC, reports several saved,filled with the Holy Ghost, and severalremarkable healings.

SSttaannlleeyy RRaannddaallll, Coweta, reports 65 childrensaved during Kid’s Blast.

BBiillllyy BBrruummmmeetttt, Dewey, reports 3 saved inregular services and 5 filled with the HolyGhost.

JJiimmmmyy TToowwnnsseenndd, Eagletown, reports 3 savedin February.

JJiimm BBllaannkkeenn, Sayre, reports 7 children saved.LLaarrrryy HHaattffiieelldd, Chickasha, reports several

saved during February.MMoonnrrooee LLoowwrriimmoorree, Sallisaw, reports several

healed.RRuutthh DDeesskkiinn, Pittsburg, reports 1 saved in

Sunday A.M. worship.BBrraadd JJoonneess, Wright City, reports 2 filled, 4

saved, 3 rededicated, and several healed inregular service.

GGaarryy WWaallddeenn, Peggs, reports 4 saved in regularservices.

JJ.. RRaannddyy KKeelllleerr, Oglesby, reports 2 saved and1 filled with the Holy Ghost in regularservices.

DDaallee FFllooyydd reports over 40inmates saved in prison services.

DDaavviidd BBaakkeerr reports 55 saved and 20 filledwith the Holy Ghost in California andOklahoma revivals. Dramatic healingsincluding one healed of blindness.

KKeettttllyy CCaassiimmiirr reports 23 saved, 2 delivered, 1healed, and 2 filled with the Holy Ghost.

AAlleexx HHoollmmaann reports 1 saved.JJiimm FFuulllleerr helped 8 ministers get away, 3

medical assistance, 7 with familycounseling, and assisted a stranded pastor.

CChhrreesstteenn TToommlliinn reports 40 saved and 20filled with the Holy Ghost in Oklahomarevivals.

CChhaarriittyy HHaarrrriiss reports they built 3 tabernaclechurches in Niger and 10 adults weresaved in a Conference.

CClliinntt GGrraayy – financialprovision to start building.

WWooooddrrooww BBuurrggeessss – healing.TTaammaarraa DDuukkee – husband needs job.MMiicchhaaeell LLoobbmmeeyyeerr – wisdom and God’s will.JJoosshh BByyrrdd – strength and protection for him

and his wife.FFrraannkk SSaallaazzaarr – open doors.KKiieell SSppeellttss – Micah Walters healing from

bone cancer.RRiicckk CCaarrllttoonn – wife’s healing.

BBeetthhaannyy BBeetthheell needs achurch van donated.

CC..DD.. DDuupplliiccaaoorr for sale or donated, call GaryWhite (405) 933-1266.

Help for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visitwww.pastoralcareinc.com.

RReevveerreenndd aanndd MMrrss..KKeevviinn AAkkiinnss announce the birth oftheir granddaughter,Vanessa Elliana Akinsborn on 3-6-09, to Keith and Tina Akins.

RReevveerreenndd aanndd MMrrss.. RRoobbbbiiee HHoorrnn announcethe birth of their son, Jordan David Horn,born 3-11-09, weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs.

EEddddiiee MMccEEllhhaannnnoonnthanks everyone for their prayersduring his recent heart crisis.

DDaavviidd BBoouuttwweellll thanks everyone who prayedduring his recent back surgery.

KKeenn JJeennsseenn thanks everyone for their prayersin the recent passing of his father.

1188-- 2200’’ 3388--1144’’ 22--55’’ PPaaddddeeddppeewwss.. Make offer. Call (405) 475-1133for more info.

RReevv.. PPeetteerr LLaannddeerrss waschosen to attend St. Johns trainingprogram for Chaplains. Clinical PastoralEducation for people in trauma and griefsituations. Only 3 chosen per year.

RReevv.. aanndd MMrrss.. RRaayy MMyyeerrss will celebrate their50th Anniversary and renewal of weddingvows on Sat. May 16th at 1:00 at BethanyBethel. RSVP at (405) 942-0706.

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MMaarriillyynn MMuurrrraayy – (580) 402-0590RRiicchhaarrdd VVeennttoonniiss – (580) 471-1759SSeeccttiioonn 99RRiicckkeeyy WW.. AAuussttiinn – (405) 677-7548LLllooyydd AAvveerryy – (405) 969-2968JJoosseepphh BBoowwlleess – (405) 487-7187MMiicchhaaeell BBrriiddggee – (405) 735-6804BBaarrbbaarraa BBrruunneerr – (405) 375-5310KKeettttllyy CCaassiimmiirr – (301) 368-3615TThhoommaass CCoolllliinnss – (405) 631-3730DDoonn CCoollwweellll – (405) 872-5599DDaavviidd CCrriitttteennddeenn – (405) 794-0986JJooeeyy CCrroozziieerr – (405) 969-2881GGeennee DDrraaiinn – (405) 216-8467BBaarrrryy DDuunnnn – (405) 741-2284DDeewwaayynnee GGooootteeee – (405) 863-2200MMaarrnnaa HHiillllaarrdd – (405) 834-0221GGlleenn LLeeee – (405) 527-0791 LLeeoonn MMaarrttiinn – (405) 949-2576TTiimm MMaannzzaannaarreess – (405) 823-9822KKeerrrryy MMccCClluurree – (405) 301-3110DDaavviidd MMccMMuulllliikkiinn – (405) 219-6885BBeenn OOddeellll – (405) 720-1050MMaarrttiinn PPeerrrryymmaann – (405) 773-5096BBrruuccee RRiicchhaarrddssoonn – (405) 732-3492RRoonn VVaannMMeetteerr – (405) 447-5476DDeennnniiss WWhheeeelleerr – (405) 703-2035RRaannddyy WWiillkkeerrssoonn– (405) 819-4205SSeeccttiioonn 1100JJeerreemmyy BBllaacckk – (405) 320-1589

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