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Apportionment giving rises slightly in 2011
Written: 1/27/2012
Where the money goes:
When you give $1 to the regular offering at your church, this is how it is used. 90 cents remains with your local church. 8 cents supports mini...
2012: A year for holy conferencing in all the Church
Written: 1/27/2012
By Holly McCray
A special year of holy conferencing has arrived for United Methodists worldwide. The quadrennial General Conference and Jurisdictional Conferences join Annual Conferences on the 2012 calendar.
That means this is a special year f...
Tulsa church earns national Interfaith award
Written: 1/27/2012
From left: Vicky Langston, who chairs Boston Avenue Church’s Interfaith Concerns committee; Mark Kharas of the Nat...
Opportunities
Written: 1/27/2012
Youth Director: Part-time. Rick Robart, Dewey UMC, rrobart@cableone.net.
Youth Director: Part-time. Janitor: Part-time. Nursery Worker: Part-time. OKC-Southern Hills UMC, Connie Gibson, conniejgibson@att.net.
Minister of Pastoral Care: Part-t...
Bishop Hayes, Dean Oden to give lectures
Written: 1/27/2012
Bishop Robert Hayes and Dean Amy Oden will speak at OCU Feb. 16.
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OCU contributes to Skyline at Christmas
Written: 1/27/2012
The chapel offices overflowed again this Christmas season, with an outpouring of gifts from the OCU community for the Angel Tree families at Skyline Urban Ministry, a United Methodist-related mission in Oklahoma City.
A total of 82 individual...
Understanding extravagant generosity: Sharing our resources to make a difference
Written: 1/27/2012
Online Resources
View and use new online videos about 21 Apportionment items. Go to www.okumc.org, ch...
Quail Springs gets moving with wellness program
Written: 1/27/2012
Photo by Cindy Mason
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Clergy family finds medical help just a phone call away
Written: 1/27/2012
Photo courtesy of Lifetouch
Colleen and Randy Little cuddle Belle, one of several pets.
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Talley relishes his role of elf for Project Noel
Written: 1/27/2012
Photos by Amelia Ballew
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Briefly
Written: 1/27/2012
Day at Legislature: Feb. 13
On Feb. 13, criminal justice and immigration will be spotlighted at the state Capitol during the Day at the Legislature, sponsored by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches, an ecumenical group.
Keynote speakers will be...
Clergy Family
Written: 1/27/2012
In memoriam
Rev. Wesley Robert Kimball, 86, of Sherman, Texas, died Dec. 25, 2011. His pastoral career began in 1950, and he retired in 1987. He also served 33 years in the U.S. military.
Wes was born March 31, 1925, in Fairview. He married Shi...
Seminary Lite: 3 Saturday courses for laity
Written: 1/27/2012
Three spring courses in "Seminary Lite" begin Feb. 18 on the Oklahoma City University campus, offered by Saint Paul School of Theology at OCU.
Each course meets one Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch. Enrollment is pe...
Taking the first steps
Written: 1/27/2012
Is it time to update your will?
Many significant things can happen in a year. The Foundation suggests you consider reviewing your will or estate plan every four yea...
McFarlin dedicates big new space for play
Written: 1/27/2012
More room to play
Above, ...
HELPING OKLAHOMA'S KIDS
Written: 1/27/2012
HELPING OKLAHOMA’S KIDS
—On Feb. 12, Oklahoma churches will observe Circle of Care Sunday. This special offering supports this ministry with children, youths, and families in Oklahoma. In November, the Tulsa site (abo...
Prayer Ministry for the 2012 General Conference: National Training Event
Written: 1/27/2012
Prayer Ministry for the 2012 General Conference:
National Training Event
in Oklahoma City
on Jan. 29-30
at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
Church address:
...
Campaign surpasses goal for Canyon cabins
Written: 1/6/2012
By Holly McCray
Donations have exceeded the goal to fund two new cabins at Canyon Camp.
The additional money is significant; it gives officials hope that the buildings can be ready when summer’s youth camps open.
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New church connects in Edmond
Written: 1/6/2012
Equipment including black drapes and quality sound and lighting transforms a school room into worship space, where Adam ...
Re-Ignite! Classes generate enthusiasm to grow disciples
Written: 1/6/2012
www.okumc.org/lclw (Registration, District schedules and class information online)
The song declares, "It only takes a spark." That also describes the Re-Ignite! workshops this winter, at 11 locations across the state.
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