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NovemberNEXT Celebration Sunday................................ November 7Youth Pastor’s Retreat........................................ November 11-13Office Closed.......................................................... November 25-26CTN Retreat #2......................................................November 19-20
DecemberMissions Faith Promises Due...........................December 15D-Camp 1.................................................................. December 26-29Royal Rangers Junior Missions Camp......... December 27-30D-Camp 2...................................................December 29-January 1Ministerial Credentials Renewal Due......... December 31
JanuaryNew Year’s Day.......................................................January 1 Prayer & Bible Conference.............................. January 4-5School of Ministry Game Day........................ January 8Credentials Testing Day ...................................January 8Children’s Workers Conference.....................January 14-15Women’s Ministries Sec. LIFE Rallies......... January 18STL LAUNCH OKC.................................................. January 22Youth Camp Registrations Open................... January 28STL LAUNCH TULSA............................................. January 29ACMR Deadline...................................................... January 31
February(M)-Morning (E)-Evening
Deadline for All Credential Applications..February 1Sectional Council 5E…........................................ February 1 (M)Sectional Council 8............................................. February 1 (E)Sectional Council 5W......................................... February 3 (M) Sectional Council 4….......................................... February 3 (E)Sectional Council 1….......................................... February 4 (M)School of Ministry Game Day......................... February 5Credentials Testing Day.................................... February 5Sectional Council 6….......................................... February 7 (E)Sectional Council 3….......................................... February 8 (M)Sectional Council 2….......................................... February 8 (E)Sectional Council 9S .......................................... February 10 (M)Sectional Council 10…....................................... February 10 (E)Sectional Council 7……....................................... February 11 (M) Sectional Council 9N.......................................... February 15 (M)Girls Retreat............................................................ February 18-19Ordination Interviews........................................ February 21District Church Planting Boot Camp........... February 21 - 25Sectional Council 11.......................................... February 22 (M)Sectional Council 12.......................................... February 22 (E)Cert. and Lic. Credentials Interviews.......... February 26District JBQ.............................................................. February 26
DISTRICTCALENDAR
PublisherFrank Cargill
EditorJack Salkil
DesignerBrandon Knight
CopyeditorBarbara Miller
OtherContributorsMark FitzgeraldElizabeth MoonGreg Tiffany
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GeneralPresbyters
Frank CargillSuperintendent
Craig DacusAssistant Superintendent
Tom GoinsSecretary-Treasurer
ExecutivePresbyters
Curtis Owens Ron McCaslin
MinistryDirectors
Doug EveraardYouth Ministries
Dean GuthrieChildren’s Ministries
Darren PilcherChurch Ministries
Michelle PilcherWomen’s Ministries
Jack SalkilExecutive Administrator
Lindell WarrenMissions
SectionalPresbyters
Raymond FrizzelleSection 1
Leo GuthrieSection 2
Melvin BakerSection 3
Steve RoseSection 4
Bruce McCartySection 5E
Darryl WoottonSection 5W
Chad BrodrickSection 6
Weldon WrightSection 7
Micah WellsSection 8
David BrooksSection 9N
Steve LanceSection 9S
Don BarnesSection 10
Billy MartinSection 11
T.D. GiffordSection 12
/SUPERINTENDENT
Autumnbeautyboundseverywhere!Colorsburstforthfromthelandscape;crispbreezesfilltheair;winterclothesemergefromdeepwithintheclosets.ThesceneryacrossOklahomaservesasareminderthatwinterknocksonthedoor. But wait – THANKSGIVINGcomesfirst!
At the time I am writing these words, Linda and I are viewing the
Alps of Germany and Austria. This week we have had the delight
of living among a most unique sub-culture of society, families of
military personnel who defend our country. We are grateful to
have had the privilege of sharing our lives and the sentiments
of Oklahoma. It has been our joy to minister during the Assem-
blies of God Military Retreat in Garmisch, Germany as well as in
Wiesbaden, Germany as guests of Al and Emanuela Perna. God’s
blessings have been abundant!
Never have I been more grateful to belong to this great nation,
to be part of our wonderful Fellowship, or to witness the arm of
evangelism around the world. I can celebrate THANKSGIVING
2010with renewed emphasis!
Unfortunately we tend to live for the big moments of life. As
one major event concludes we immediately focus on the next
“big” item on the horizon. This season I desire to walk slowly
through the crowd; to pause and examine the beauty of a rip-
pling stream; to inhale the aroma of the fireplace, the simmering
spices, and to give thanks for the “little” things we often take for
granted.
Our lives afford few moments for quiet reflection. Standing on
the balcony of Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, I have been remind-
ed of an awesome God! During the final days of this month, let
us take time to discover new “quiet” moments. It will require
effort, but the action will result in a new revelation of the Eternal
Almighty!
Maywereverethelittlethings,im-merseourselvesinquietreflection,andcherishrelationshipsthatwemostvalue.HappyThanksgiving!
On September 14, 2010
ReverendRaymondFrizzelle,
Miami First Assembly of God
Pastor, was elected as Presbyter
forSectionOne. He was chosen
to fill the unexpired term of Arlis
Moon, a faithful brother, who has
provided outstanding leader-
ship as a member of the District
Presbytery for almost thirteen
years. The Moon’s recently accepted the pastorate at Altus
First Assembly of God and resigned from Tahlequah Calvary
where they served as pastors for the past eighteen years.
Our thanks and appreciation for the years Arlis served on the
District Presbytery Board. Liz continues to serve as our District
Girl’s Ministries Coordinator.
Pastor Frizzelle was born on March 30, 1954 and grew up at-
tending North Side Assembly of God in Fort Worth, Texas. Ray-
mond was saved at the age of 5 and filled with the Holy Ghost
with the evidence of speaking in tongues at the age of 12. He
was called into the ministry at 16 years of age. After graduat-
ing high school he worked for ten years as a Lay Minister at
Gospel Lighthouse in Dallas, Texas with Reverend J.C. Hib-
bard. In 1984 he spent 6 months serving a missions term with
“Beyond the Reef” in Portland, Oregon. In 1985 he returned to
Gospel Lighthouse to work with the Church in Street Ministry
for one year. From 1986 to 1992 he served two churches as
Children’s and Youth pastor. In 1993 he went on staff at Law-
ton First Assembly as Children’s Pastor and served there until
2002 when he was elected Pastor at Miami First Assembly of
God. He attended CFNI and Global University, was Licensed
with the Oklahoma District in 1993 and Ordained in 1997.
Raymond and his wife, Cynthia married on June 18, 1976
and have two children that serve in full-time ministry. Son
Aaron and Regan are on staff at Tulsa Woodlake Assembly
and daughter Melissa and Doug Young serve on staff at Miami
First, they have 4 grandchildren Jaxon and Jada Frizzelle and
Malachi and Chloe Young.
Brother and Sister Frizzelle have served as Pastors of Miami
First Assembly for eight years. Raymond has served as Sec-
tional Christian Education Representative, and Men’s Repre-
sentative and speaker at Children’s Conferences and Director
of Children’s Ministry at Single Parent and Family Camps.
Welcome Pastor and Cynthia Frizzelle to the District
Presbytery Board.
WHATARETHEPOSSIBILITIES?While driving to one of the Light for the Lost banquets, I began
to contemplate the construction of the new camp at Sparks. In
doing so I realized how much is needed to accomplish this mas-
sive goal.
I am not simply referring to the concrete slab, the plumbing, the
electrical, and the mechanical. Yes, that work is massive but
instead I am talking about the financial side of the project. I dis-
covered a long time ago that it is not one church or one person
that accomplishes Kingdom work. Sure! We need large dona-
tions, one-time gifts, and those who do the extraordinary.
However,itistheconsistentgivingofeveryone! We need
the children of Oklahoma to participate as well as the students.
After all they will be the direct recipients of this great facility.
We need grandparents to sponsor grandchildren. We need
families to “adopt” not only their kids but others who may not
have adequate finances. We need churches to take ownership
of a room, an entire cabin, the Dining Center, or the Worship
Center.
I have been excited to see the overall support shown in this
endeavor. BUTITISCRUNCHTIME!
Walls are going up; decking is being placed on trusses; buildings
are being dried-in so work can continue this winter. The mate-
rial is arriving daily and contractors are striving to stay ahead of
the process.
WOULDYOUCONSIDERWHATYOUCANDO? Let’s believe God
for a financial miracle! Let’s celebrate the POSSIBILITIES!
/EXECUTIVEADMINISTRATOR
MINISTER’S RENEWAL
It is renewal time again. You will be receiving your Annual Min-
isterial Renewal for 2011 around November 1. I would like to
encourage you to submit it back to the Oklahoma District Office
as soon as possible. Many times, if we put it aside we forget the
deadline and then we are late. The deadline is December 31,
2010. We will be processing over 1500 ministers renewals this
year. We need your help as early as possible. Please also remem-
ber the $30. renewal fee to the Oklahoma District Council. Your
renewal will have the amount you owe the General Council in the
upper right hand corner of your renewal form.
AGPassportReasonswhyaministershouldgetanAGPassportlogin:If an official AG minister sets up an AGPassport account using
their General Council MINISTER account number their ministerial
status will grant access to :
• The “Ministers Only” site. This site contains the ministers
directory, district directory and ministers letter (new & ar-
chived) among other features.
• Important messages from the General Superintendent to
the AG ministers community concerning critical happenings
such as updates on national and worldwide disasters, calls to
prayer, and other issues of vital interest to the fellowship.
• AG Technology Resources. This site provides free training
videos on common software like Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint.
• Other secure sites of special interest to our ministers com-
munity as they are developed and implemented.
ReasonswhyachurchshouldgetanAGPassportlogin:If an official AG church sets up an AGPassport login using the
church’s General Council CHURCH account number the church
status will grant the church access to :
• Annual Church Ministries Report Online.
• Free church website setup application, in order to set up and
publish a website.
• AG Technology Resources. This site provides training videos
on common software like Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-
Point.
• In addition to the above mentioned official AG category sites,
there are new resources and informational sites of all types
being developed continually.
• For instructions on how to set up an AGPassport login go to
www.ag.org/agpassportinstructions.
Ghana West AfricaI had the privilege to be the speaker at the Missionary Ralph Hol-
landsworth Memorial Service at the Southern Ghana Bible College
in Ghana, West Africa. It was a joy to see the accomplishments
of these wonderful missionaries on this African field. They have
made a tremendous impact for Christ in this entire country.
The service was conducted on the campus of the Bible College
in the large tabernacle that the Hollandsworths built. A special
part of the service was the dedication of this worship center to
the memory of Ralph Hollandsworth. The General Superinten-
dent, Rev. (Dr.) Paul Frimpong Mansod place large plaques on the
outside and the inside of the worship center as a lasting memorial
for the Hollandsworths.
The Assemblies of God Ghana executive officers are all graduates
of the Southern Ghana Bible College with Ralph Hollandsworth
as their mentor, teacher and principal. Pictured above are all four
executive officers.
TOMGOINSSecretary/[email protected]
/SECRETARY-TREASURER
TRANSFERS
YOUCANVISITWWW.OKAG.ORGFOROUROPENCHURCH&OPENFORCALLSLISTS
WELCOME:
Shannon Morgan Arkansas
Mitch Williams Ada ByngNEWPASTORS
/MISSIONS
ThanksgivingAgainYes, and I’m glad. Maybe all the elections didn’t go to suit us,
possibly 2010 witnessed sickness or even heartache in our
household, or perhaps economic difficulties rocked our world.
Still we made it, and it is Thanksgiving time again.
I trust that this Thanksgiving will find you overeating, spending
time with family and friends, rooting for your favorite football
team, and otherwise just kicking back, enjoying a little time off.
In spite of many wrongs the government of the United States of
America continues to recognize a national day of Thanksgiving.
Thank God! Thank God for America and our wonderful freedoms
and opportunities.
For the child of God Thanksgiving means even more. Thanksgiv-
ing becomes a way of life. Thanksgiving is a lifestyle, more than
a one day a year happening. The Apostle Paul said, “…overflow-
ing with Thankfulness.” Col. 2:7
Allow me now please to share some thoughts that should really
make us thankful. I’m not sure to whom credit should be given
for these stats and reasonings but here they are:
1. If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a
roof over your head with a place to sleep you are richer that
75% of the world’s population.
2. If you have money in the bank, cash in your wallet and spare
change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8 % of the
earth’s wealthiest people.
3. If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you
are more fortunate than the million people who will not survive
the week.
4. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the
loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of
starvation, you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.
5. If you can attend any religious meeting without fear of
harassment, arrest, torture or death, you are fortunate indeed as
billions of people in our world cannot.
We are blessed beyond measure. Let us always be thankful in
spirit and in deed.
Welcome Back
FariRider, missionary to Taiwan, has just returned stateside
to itinerate for the next year.
KirkandKarlaFord, missionaries to Siberia, returned in
August and will itinerate only until the first part of 2011.
StephenKuert, missionary to East Africa, arrived in
Oklahoma in July and will be itinerating until next summer.
GradyandJanetSmalling, missionaries to Europe, arrived
here in mid-summer and will be itinerating for a 12 month
cycle.
Welcome Home
After spending over 30 years in full time missionary work
in Latin America DaleandNancyJohnson have decided to
retire from their missions appointment and reside again in
Oklahoma. As the commanding officer says to our return-
ing troops, we say to Dale and Nancy, “Job Well Done –
Welcome Home.” And please let me add, “enjoy the grand
kids and help us in our Spanish Ministry.”
MISSIONARYNEWS
DarrenPilcherChurchMinistriesDirector405.475.1192darren.pilcher@okag.org
/CHURCH
/WOMEN
MICHELLEPILCHERWomensMinistriesDirector405.475.1192michelle.pilcher@okag.org
/YOUTH
DOUGEVERAARDYouthMinistriesDirector405.475.1182doug.everaard@okag.orgwww.facebook.com/dougeveraardwww.twitter.com/ouoakleywww.oklahomayouthministries.com
On November 11, 1620, the Mayflower dropped anchor in a natu-
ral harbor on the inside of the northern tip
of Cape Cod. There it stayed. The location
was not the Pilgrims’ first choice; they had
planned to settle near the mouth of the
Hudson.
The area where the ship made landfall had belonged to the
Patuxets, a fierce tribe that took intense delight in murdering any-
one who would dare invade their territory. A sickness, however,
had wiped them out, leaving their land free for the taking. The
Pilgrims didn’t even have to clear fields for planting. They were
already cleared for them.
The nearest neighbors were the Wampanoags, a civilized tribe
ruled by Massasoit. The chief and his people accepted the Pil-
grims and helped them. Squanto, a lone survivor of the Patuxets,
made his home with this new inhabitants and taught them how to
survive in this new and challenging land.
Although the bounty of the summer of 1621 brought a time of
heartfelt gratitude (the first Thanskgiving), the Pilgrims’ obligation
to repay the backers, who had financed their voyage, left them
dangerously close to starvation. Food had all but disappeared.
At one point, a daily ration of food for a Pilgrim was 5 kernels of
corn. With a simple faith that God would sustain them, no matter
what, they pulled through. History records that not a single one of
them died from starvation that winter. Not a one.
The harvest of 1623 brought a surplus of corn, so much that the
Pilgrims were able to help out the Wampanoags for a change.
They were so joyous they celebrated a second Day of Thanksgiv-
ing, and once again invited Massasoit to be their guest. He came,
bringing his wife, several other chiefs and 120 braves. They all
sat down to a feast of 12 venison, 6 goats, 50 hogs and pigs,
numerous turkeys, vegetables, grapes, nuts, plums, puddings and
pies. But, lest anyone forget, all were given their first course on
an empty plate.
They were each given 5 kernels of corn.
Upon reading this story I wondered what those 5 kernels would
remind us of:
The firstkernel reminds us that God loves us.
The secondkernel reminds us that God pro-vides for our needs.
The third kernel reminds us of the friends God has given us.
The fourth kernel reminds us of all the people God has given us who love us.
The fifth kernel reminds us that God hears our prayers and answers us.
HappyThanksgiving!
/CHILDRENS
DEANGUTHRIEChildrensMinistriesDirector405.475.1172dean.guthrie@okag.org
Last October I had the privilege of traveling with a group of
ladies who have a passion for Girls Ministries AND missions. We
journeyed to Belgium and then into Holland where we walked
the streets of the Red Light District in Antwerp and Amsterdam
several times praying and interceding for the women trapped in
such darkness behind the windows.
And now this year the National Girls Ministries Coins For Kids mis-
sions project is “A Taste of Freedom”. It’s rightly named because
in Antwerp, Belgium missionary April Foster has tea with girls who
come right from work off the Red Light District. Not only does
April give them tea and something to eat but she shares the Bible
and the love of Jesus with them. She also wants to provide a safe
place for them to live and where they can learn to cook, sew and
make jewelry. Some girls have been rescued already and they
now attend church, study the Bible and worship Jesus. (We went
to church with them and it was amazing!) But there are many
more who need our help.
You can help rescue more girls by giving to Coins For Kids!
National Girls Ministries has set a goal of $200,000 to be raised
for this project. The money will be used to buy a building for the
resource center and to pay for the apartment where April has Tea
and Bible studies!
A Taste of Freedom Coins For Kids missions project runs from
April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. Contributions may be sent
to the National Girls Ministries Dept. (you receive BGMC credit),
1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 or you can con-
tribute online at www.ngmevents.ag.org/cfk
Goal for OKLAHOMA is$25,000! We can do it and help buy the
resource center for the young ladies in Belgium who need peace
and safety! Go to YouTube and watch my Taste of Freedom-Bel-
gium video!
Girls and leaders across Oklahoma had hours of fun and very little sleep during the National Girls Ministries Sleepover on or around Sept. 24/25.
We had an awesome time at the Section 5 Sleepover at the Tulsa
Zoo with 181 girls and leaders in attendance. We had 3 salvations
and $300.27 was given for CFK
Section 11 Sleepover was held at Woodward First A/G with 37 girls
and 11 leaders in attendance. 3 girls gave their hearts to the Lord.
GM Coordinator Lanette Clevenger challenged her girls to bring
$1,000 for Coins for Kids this year and she would dye her hair the
colors of all the clubs. CFK total was $1,683.90, Lanette reports –
My hair is now all 6 club colors!
LIZMOONGirlsMinistriesCoordinator918.453.7124elizabeth.moon@okag.org
/GIRLS
COINSFOR
KIDS
/SPANISH
LasNoticiasEnEspañol501-C3 y su iglesia
Las iglesias del Distrito de Oklahoma no necesitan pedir su propio
501-C3 con nuestro gobierno. Cada iglesia que es una iglesia del
distrito o el concilio nacional de las Asambleas de Dios tiene esta
cobertura. Esto es para decir que nuestras iglesias pueden dar reci-
bos al fin del año, y este recibo es para que sus miembros lo puedan
usar cuando estén llenando los impuestos del IRS.
Noticias que podemos usar
Los días 25 y 26 de Noviembre las oficinas del dis-
trito estarán cerradas
Van a recibir papeles para renovar sus credenciales
ministeriales en Diciembre.
ACMR, los pastores de iglesias lo recibirán en
Diciembre, necesitarán llenar y regresar a Springfield,
MO antes el 15 de Enero 2011. Esta información es
sobre las iglesias.
Oklahoma Spanish School of Ministry (Instituto
Bíblico Oklahoma) empezará el 8 de Enero 2011. Si
quiere más información por favor llámanos. El costo
es $25 inscripción y $70 para cada curso, siendo 9
cursos por año.
Registrando sus credenciales
con el estado para realizar bodas
Cuando tenga sus credenciales del concilio nacional, necesitara
llevarla a la casa de corte y registrarse con el Clerk del corte. Una vez
hecho esto, usted puede llenar el acta de una boda en cualquier par-
te de Oklahoma. Recuerde que usted esta en su derecho de realizar o
no una boda, especialmente cuando usted siente que no está bien.
MARKFITZGERALDSpanishMinistriesCoordinator405.692.6161markfitzgerald@usmissions.org
WATCH&LISTENTODMRONLINEATWWW.OKAG.ORG
SALT is the primary student training conference of Chi Alpha, the Assemblies of God campus missions movement.
Young leaders find practical, Biblical preparation for ministry on campus, in
church groups and in the workplace while learning to reach out to God and one
another. SALT will include relevant training, anointed worship, passionate prayer
and encouraging friendships with hundreds of students from Texas, Oklahoma,
Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. SALT is open to all college-age young
adults, high school seniors planning to attend college, youth workers, pastors,
campus leaders and any person interested in campus missions.
How Much: $159 (Includes: conference registration, 2 lunches, 4 per room hotel housing)
2/room rates are also available
Online registration
www.saltcentral.com
GREGTIFFANYChiAlphaCoordinator405.308.3737XAoklahoma@aol.comwww.XAOklahoma.com
DONATEAt www.XAOklahoma.com you can now donate to the Chi Alpha Min-istry of your choice. A great way to help reach the campus and send a student to SALT.
/CHIALPHA
CharleyHudspeth,Newkirk, reports 3 saved, 1
rededicated and 2 healed in regular services.
JohnNewland,Waurika, reports 1 child saved in Sunday
School.
KenBurge,Sallisaw, reports 2 saved and 6 rededicated in
regular service.
RaymondFrizzelle,Miami, reports 3 adults saved in
regular service, 6 in jail and 2 girls saved in
Missionettes.
RandyCocheran,Cyril, reports 2 saved and several
rededicated in regular services.
JohnButts,West Siloam Springs, reports 1 saved Sunday
morning service.
ClintGray,Arpelar, reports 2 saved and 4 rededicated.
BradJones,Wright City, reports 106 saved during
Heaven’s Gates-Hell’s Flames.
DarrellCoffman,Mangum, reports 4 saved. Moved into
new building in October.
AlanDavenport,Corum, reports 12 saved, 4 healed with
the Holy Ghost in June, July, and August. Two
healed, 2 marriages restored, and 3 were
delivered.
GaryFurr,Pickens, reports 3 saved, 1 filled with the Holy
Ghost, and 1 healed from fractured knee cap in
regular service.
DeanaClingerman reports 2 rededicated.
KenBurgereports many saved, healed, and filled with
the Holy Ghost in revival with Lee Creek. Seven
saved in separate service. Three saved and filled
with the Holy Ghost at Tonkawa.
DavidCrittendenreports many healed in 5 services.
AlexHannareports 40 Arabs and Muslims were saved
in Toronto Canada. Eighteen were healed and
delivered. Sixty-seven were saved thru TV
programs.
PASTORS’REPORTS
EVANGELISTS’REPORTS
PRAYER REQUESTDougEveraard- son’s healing from cancer.
ClintGray- Wisdom and provision for Building program and
healing for high blood pressure.
LevurnDryden - daughter’s healing from complications after
hip replacement surgery
DONATIONSKathrynClark has organ that she would like to donate. Will
need to pick up and may need repairs – Call 405.390.2659
INFORMATIONHelp for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit
www.pastoralcareinc.com.
NEEDEDPianist needed in Eufaula area (918) 429-0582.
CongratulationsStevenBookoutjust celebrated 24 years at Sand Springs
Prattwood. God has blessed them and the congregation.
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