Oklahoma clergy to gather Jan. 15

At the Jan. 15 meeting of the Orders of Elder and Deacon and the Fellowship of Local Pastors, guest speaker will be Bishop Robert Schnase of the Missouri Area.

In advance of the meeting, Bishop Hayes requests all clergy read the book "Remember the Future: Praying for the Church and Change," by Schnase.

OKC-St. Luke’s will host the meeting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served courtesy of the Board of Ordained Ministry.

The day will begin with worship, including the Wesley Covenant Service, Holy Communion, and preaching by Bishop Hayes. The offering will go to the Clergy Crisis Fund.

Schnase’s presentation will begin at 1 p.m.

All clergy under appointment in Oklahoma are expected to attend the meeting.

For more information, contact D.A. Bennett, dabennett@saokc.org.  He is pastor at OKC-St. Andrew’s and chairman of the Order of Elders.