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P R AYE R SUGGE STIONS: IN YOUR CHURCH IN YOUR HOME IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE • Worship Service • Family devotions • Email a missionary to let - For PowerPoint slides of each page visit • Cut out missionary’s picture and them know you’re praying oklahomabaptists.org/cp hang on fridge for the week for them • Sunday School/Small Groups • Include in your quiet time • Prayer Ministry • Memorize missionary’s • Publish in newsletter/bulletins key verse • Social media Receive prayer requests: For additional copies: Facebook: OklahomaBaptists Download at oklahomabaptists.org/cp Twitter: @OKBaptists or order by emailing Instagram: OklahomaBaptists Brooke Biggs at bbiggs@oklahomabaptists.org BaptistMessenger.com Oklahoma Baptists’ weekly email: oklahomabaptists.org/newsletter
WO RKING TOGET HER IN P RAY ER At the end of Paul’s letter to the church as Colossae, we find a fascinating sentence. “Epaphras, who is one Pray for: of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you - God’s provision and protection for missionaries and their families his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his (John 17:15) prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.” (Col. 4:12) Paul teaches us that we can - A burden for the lost (Luke 19:10) labor in prayer. We can join someone in their hard work of following the Lord, pursuing and doing the will of God. - God’s Word to bring conviction and salvation This Prayer Guide gives you the opportunity to join the (John 16:8) work of many faithful servants by praying earnestly for them. Here are some suggestions as you pray for the - Hearts to be convicted of sin (John16:8) specific weekly requests in this Prayer Guide. - God to reveal Christ (Matthew 16:17) (2 Corinthians 4:3-4) Your Partner in the Work, - God to remove any barriers to their salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18) - True repentance (2 Corinthians 5:17) (Luke 13:3) D. Hance Dilbeck, Jr. Executive Director-Treasurer - New believers to become witnesses and Oklahoma Baptists lead others to Christ (Matthew 28:18-20)
S OU THE RN B AP T IST MISSION FUN DIN G Throughout the 2021 Missionary Prayer Guide, there are references to the following mission funding methods that are used by Southern Baptists to fulfill our Lord’s command in Acts 1:8 to carry the Gospel from Jerusalem to Judea to Samaria to the uttermost parts of the world. The Cooperative Program The Edna McMillan Oklaho- The Annie Armstrong The Lottie Moon Christ- is the financial foundation of ma State Missions Offering is Easter Offering is the annu- mas Offering is the annual our Southern Baptist mis- promoted during September of al offering promoted during offering promoted each De- sions and ministries around each year and supports mission March of each year. This of- cember to benefit missions the world. Each church gives and evangelism projects in Okla- fering provides additional around the world. This offer- a percentage of its budget homa. This offering is named af- funding beyond the church’s ing provides additional fund- through the Cooperative Pro- ter Edna McMillan, an Oklahoman Cooperative Program gifts for ing beyond the church’s Co- gram as we partner together who had a vision of reaching the the work of the North Amer- operative Program gifts for to touch the world for Christ. state of Oklahoma with the Gos- ican Mission Board in the the work of the International Additional information is pel. It provides additional funding United States and Canada. Mission Board and over 3,600 available from the Leadership beyond your church’s Cooper- Additional information may missionaries around the Office of Oklahoma Baptists. ative Program gifts. Additional be obtained from the North world. Additional information information is available from the American Mission Board. may be obtained from the In- More Info: Missions and Women’s Ministries ternational Mission Board. 405-942-3000 ext. 4525 More Info: Office of Oklahoma Baptists. oklahomabaptists.org/cp 800-634-2462 More Info: More Info: namb.net 800-999-3113 405-942-3000 ext. 4318 oklahomabaptists.org/smo imb.org/lottiemoon oklahomabaptists.org/smo
TAB L E O F CO NTE N T S (A LP HA BET ICA L ORDE R ) North Africa | 18 Charlie Gatton | 39 Terry Rials | 45 Sub Saharan Africa | 26 Rusty Gunn | 29 Kris & Shelley Riggs | 07 Americas | 64 Andy Harrison | 37 Bill Rowland | 42 Central Asia | 33 Gary Hawkins |09 Tim Russell | 46 East Asia | 49 Bentley Hill | 12 Kevin Russell | 62 South Asia | 40 Scott Hume | 55 Todd Sanders | 35 Southeast Asia | 56 Dean Johnson | 43 Chris Schlit | 16 Tyler Barnes | 28 Shane Kammerer | 21 Brady Sharp | 14 Drake Bendabout | 61 Joe Ligon | 27 Ray Strauss | 19 Pauline Boren | 44 Ben Mangrum | 22 Troy Taylor | 51 Brandon Brister | 30 Doug Melton |08 Danny Toombs | 60 Hector Candelaria | 38 Scott Morie | 57 Jon Wilhite | 65 Victor Cope | 13 John Niyondiko | 48 Don Williams | 24 Global Deaf | 67 Lendell Nolan | 54 Walter Wilson | 32 Hance Dilbeck | 05 Judi Page | 66 Michael Wilson | 59 Europe | 11 Ronnie Pain |50 Sarah Wooten | 34 Blake Farley | 06 Eric Ramsey | 53 Ron Fleming | 23 Quintin Ratliff | 17
Jan. 3, 2021 Meet Hance Dilbeck KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Pray for Oklahoma Baptist’s Executive Law he meditates day and night. Director, Dr. Hance Dilbeck. He “serves all Oklahoma Baptists in our cooperative ef- | Psalm 1:1-2 | forts to advance the Gospel.” Married to HOW TO PR AY : Julie for 35 years, the couple have three grown children and seven (in February) • That God “keep me from the grandchildren. evil one.” • Power in my preaching so the word of God advances. • Wisdom to be a good steward of resources and opportunities. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: hdilbeck@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | OKC, Quail Springs Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 5
Jan. 10, 2021 Meet Blake Farley HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • Local financial supporters. For we are His workman- ship, created in Christ Jesus • Increasing surrendering to the for good works, which Pray for Blake Farley, church planting work of the Gospel. God prepared beforehand so pastor of Woodward, Ascent Commu- that we would walk in them. nity. His ministry includes developing a • Opportunities to proclaim and leadership team, getting involved in the demonstrate the Gospel to those | Ephesians 2:10 | community and leading in preaching and who feel far from the love of teaching. He and his wife Taylor have Christ. been married for two years. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: bkracing@gmail.com Church Connection | Woodward, Ascent Church 6 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Jan. 17, 2021 Meet Kris & Shelley Riggs H OW TO PR AY : KE Y VER SE Serving in Niger • Pray for protection and But if I say, “I will not remember Him, boldness for Niger national nor speak anymore in His name,”Then partners in rural areas, who in my heart it becomes like a burning Pray for Kris and Shelley Riggs, face persecution. fire shut up in my bones; and I am tired Oklahomans who serve with the IMB in Niger. Kris leads the IMB teams in of holding it in, and I cannot endure it. • For God to raise up more Niger and in the training of national ministry partners and church- | Jeremiah 20:9 | partners; Shelley helps in community es in Niger. outreach. The Riggs, married 31 years, parent two teenagers. • That many young people and university students would turn to Jesus. Church Connection | From Niger, speaking in many Oklahoma churches Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 7
Jan. 24, 2021 Meet Doug Melton HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For wisdom in navigating the waters through the pandemic. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a Pray for Doug (wife Lana) Melton, Pas- • Strong marriages for our children ransom for many. tor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in and salvation of our grandchil- Oklahoma City. As such, he is involved in dren. | Mark 10:45 | preaching, teaching, praying, the overall vision and direction for the church, as well • Opportunities for our church to as supervision of ministry staff. He is also reach our city for Christ. the director of the SEND Oklahoma Net- work that leads church planting efforts in • New churches to be planted in Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: dougm@myshbc.com Church Connection | OKC, Southern Hills Baptist Church 8 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Jan. 31, 2021 Meet Gary Hawkins KEY VER SE Serving in Oklahoma But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, make your own judgment; for we cannot stop speaking about Pray for Gary Hawkins and wife Pau- what we have seen and heard. la. Gary serves church planting pastor of Sapulpa, Native Stone, executive direc- | Acts 4:19-20 | tor of the Fellowship of Native American Christians, and self-funded NAMB church planting mobilizer for Native Americans. HOW TO PR AY : In addition to pastoral duties, Hawkins • For healthy new and existing networks with ministry partners, as a re- Native churches. source to and for Native People sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. • For young Natives to spread the Gospel nationwide. Church Connection | Sapulpa, Native Stone Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 9
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Feb. 7, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KE Y VERS E Serving in Europe Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not be- Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout Europe. come weary. Their names and even the number of them are withheld for security rea- sons. | Galatians 6:9 | Through prayer, evangelism goals and open dialogue, IMB workers have seen national partners grow in their vision for evangelism and make active bold evangelism attempts. Of the 741 million people living in 49 nations in Europe, at least 59,196 in 2019 heard a Gospel witness; 1,583 became believers; 682 were baptized; and 40 churches started. Photo Courtesy IMB Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 11
Feb. 14, 2021 Meet Bentley Hill HOW TO PR AY : KEY VER SES Serving in Oklahoma • Wisdom as he assimilates into his new ministry role. As each one has received a spe- cial gift, employ it in serving one Pray for Bentley Hill and his wife Susan. another as good stewards of the Hill is now serving as director of missions • A servant’s heart to serve multifaceted grace of God. in LeFlore Association since January. Pri- pastors and churches in the association. | Peter 4:10 | or to this role, Hill was BCM director at Carl Albert; currently serving as interim director. Hill has a heart for discipleship, • As he serves as BCM interim, evangelism and missions. pray that God would call more students to fulltime service; and for revival on campus. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: bhill@lefloreassociation.org Church Connection | Poteau, Southside Baptist Church 12 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Feb. 21, 2021 Meet Victor Cope HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For Oklahoma’s American Indian churches. Many plans are in a person’s heart, but the advice of the LORD will stand. Pray for Victor Cope, pastor for 30 • That they reach people. years of Moore, First Indian Baptist | Proverbs 19:21 | Church; teacher for 32 years at Tecum- • Develop leaders and grow. seh Middle School and local Title VI ed- ucation program director; and execu- tive director for more than 30 years of Indian Falls Creek Baptist Assembly. He and his wife of 39 years, Elizabeth, are the parents of two daughters and grandparents of five. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: ndnrev@aol.com Church Connection | Moore, First Indian Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 13
Feb. 28, 2021 Meet Brady Sharp HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For people in Lawton, Fort Sill and the surrounding area to come Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before to the saving knowledge of Jesus. you were born I consecrated Pray for Brady (wife Melissa) Sharp, you; I have appointed you as a church planting pastor of Credence • Leadership development within prophet to the nations. Church in Lawton. He lists his duties as Credence Church. Gospel proclamation, leadership devel- | Jeremiah 1:5 | opment and cultural engagement. • For a deep sense of mission among the hearts of Credence and the disciples of Jesus in this area. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: brady@credence.church Church Connection | Lawton, Credence Church 14 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
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March 7, 2021 Meet Chris Schlit H OW TO PR AY : KEY VER SES Serving in Malawi • For their family’s walk with the Lord. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and Chris and Jamie Schilt, career mis- • Theological education in then the end will come. sionaries with the IMB, serve in Malawi, Malawi. south-central Africa. Chris teaches at | Matthew 24:14 | Baptist Theological Seminary of Malawi • Healthy Malawi churches. and partners for training sessions with pastors across Malawi. Jamie homes- chools the couple’s five children, minis- ters with the seminary’s female students, and helps at the Baptist guest house in Lilongwe. Church Connection | Grove, FBC 16 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
March 14, 2021 Meet Quintin Ratliff HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Thailand • For their return to Thailand. And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the • For believers there to be extent that you did it for one of Pray for Quintin and Kim Ratliff, strate- strong as they endure per- the least of these brothers or sis- gy team leaders for the IMB in Thailand, secution from their families. ters of Mine, you did it for Me.’ who were on stateside assignment in Oklahoma in 2020 and unable to return • For the Ratliff family as they | Matthew 25:40 | because of COVID-19. The couple, mar- prepare to once again sepa- ried 26 years, have two grown children. rate from one another. Church Connection | Attending OKC, Southern Hills Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 17
March 21, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KEY VER SE Serving in North Africa Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the na- tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I throughout North Africa and the Middle East, often re- am with you always, to the end of the age. ferred to as NAME. Their names and even the number of them are withheld for security reasons. | Matthew 28:19-20 | In the 19 nations and 578 million people of North Af- rica and the Middle East are 797 people groups. Last year, at least 31,460 heard a Gospel witness; 4,686 be- came believers; 1,394 were baptized; and 162 church- es were planted. Photo Courtesy IMB 18 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
March 28, 2021 Meet Ray Strauss HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • Prayers for his family. And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labor- • For Edmond Community ers are few; therefore plead with Pray for Ray Strauss, pastor of Ed- Church. the Lord of the harvest to send mond Community Church and NAMB out laborers into His harvest. Church Planting Catalyst for SEND Okla- • That Acts 9:31 would be homa. Married to Christina for 23 years, the experience of all Okla- | Luke 10:2 | the family also includes three sons. homa Baptist churches. • For new churches to be planted in Oklahoma. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: ray@eastedmond.org Church Connection | Edmond, Edmond Community Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 19
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April 4, 2021 Meet Shane Kammerer HOW TO PR AY : KEY VER SE Serving in Oklahoma but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall • For a deep healthy relationship with Jesus, be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and Pray for Shane (wife Kathleen) Kammerer, for physical and mental in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as BCM director at the University of Oklahoma, endurance. the remotest part of the earth. where he disciples and oversees students and staff, “as we mobilize and train quality • Provision and protec- | Acts 1:8 | disciples for evangelism, discipleship and mis- tion for my family and sions.” the entire OU BCM staff and their families. • Recruit more staff and student leaders, see more conversions and that repentance “would sweep OU.” Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: skammerer@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Norman, Providence Road Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 21
April 11, 2021 Meet Ben Mangrum H OW TO PR AY : KE Y VER SE Serving in Ohio • For God to continue to add people to our core For so the Lord has commanded us, ‘I HAVE APPOINTED YOU AS team. A LIGHT TO THE GENTILES,THAT Pray for Ben (wife Brittany) Mangrum YOU MAY BRING SALVATION TO from Tahlequah, Crescent Valley, church • To open people’s heart in THE END OF THE EARTH.’” planting pastor of Hamilton, Ohio, Inspir- our community to receive ing Hope. His ministry includes preaching, the hope of the Gospel. | Acts 13:47 | teaching, leadership training and vision casting. • To continue to provide churches and individuals to partner with us in planting Inspiring Hope Church. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: bmangrum_10@yahoo.com Church Connection | Hamilton, Ohio, Inspiring Hope Church 22 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
April 18, 2021 Meet Ron Fleming HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For a mission start in Atoka, and two pending starts in They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, Hugo and in Poteau. you and your household.” Pray for Ron Fleming, director of mis- sions in Choctaw/Chickasaw Association. • For churches to be | Acts 16:31 | His ministry includes “being the pastors’ strengthened. pastor; filling in at churches without pas- tors; and giving help in starting new mis- • For souls to be saved. sions.” He and Mary Christine, married 52 years, have two grown daughters, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: ronniechoctaw@sbcglobal.net Church Connection | Jackfork, Sardis Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 23
April 25, 2021 Meet Don Williams HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For the Holy Spirit to go before Disaster Relief and Chaplaincy But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all volunteers to prepare the hearts of these things will be provided Pray for Don Williams, Oklahoma Bap- those they serve. to you tists’ Disaster Relief/Chaplaincy director. He organizes, trains, equips and leads • For more workers for the harvest. | Matthew 6:33 | Oklahoma Baptists to advance the Gos- pel through disaster response and chap- • That Disaster Relief and Chap- laincy. He and Lori, married 37 years, laincy volunteers would be found have six grown children and eight grand- faithful in our service to the Lord. children. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: dwilliams@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | OKC, FBC Nicoma Park 24 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
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May 2, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KE Y VER SE Serving in Sub Saharan Africa But how are they to preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written: “HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD Sub-Saharan Africa. Their names and even the number of them are NEWS OF GOOD THINGS withheld for security reasons. | ROMANS 10:15 | About one billion people in 2,575 people groups live in the nations between Mali, Niger and Chad on the north, to South Africa at the bottom of the continent. Last year, 95,253 Sub-Saharan Africans heard the Gospel; 20,775 believed what they heard about Jesus; 3,982 were baptized; and 111 churches were started. Photo Courtesy IMB 26 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
May 9, 2021 Meet Joe Ligon HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • Wisdom to know how to lead. Therefore there is now no con- demnation at all for those who • Courage to lead. are in Christ Jesus. Pray for Joe Ligon, senior associate executive director. He serves as chief of • The opportunity and ability to | Romans 8:1 | staff for Oklahoma Baptists, providing help others in their journey. oversight for the day-to-day operations as well as the conference centers, over- seeing the support services group, and much more. He and Gayla, his wife for 37 years, are the parents of two grown sons. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: jligon@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Marlow, FBC Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 27
May 16, 2021 Meet Tyler Barnes HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For the people in the urban core of OKC, that their hearts would be He said to him, “Go home to your people and report to receptive to the Gospel. them what great things the Pray for Tyler (wife Chotsie) Barnes, Lord has done for you, and founding pastor of Oklahoma City, Thrive • For our leaders, that they would how He had mercy on you. Community. His ministry focus is “preach- lead with courage, passion and ing, coaching leaders and discipling Chris- humility. | Mark 5:19 | tians in the Way of Jesus.” • For our church, that we would experience a supernatural in-breaking of God’s presence in 2021. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: tyler@thriveokc.church Church Connection | OKC, Thrive Community Church 28 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
May 23, 2021 Meet Rusty Gunn HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • That his children continue to love and serve Jesus. for “EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED. Pray for Rusty Gunn, pastor of Sand • That he lives worthy of (his) Springs, Church that Matters, and a NAMB calling. | Romans10:13 | church planting catalyst. Married to Megan for 18 years, the Gunn family includes four • For Church that Matters. children: Gatlin, Gage, Bristol and Colt. He has church connections to Sand Springs, Angus; • For more churches to be Cushing, Oak Grove; Shawnee, Rock Creek; planted in Oklahoma. and Duncan, Fair. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: rusty@churchthatmatters.com Church Connection | Sand Springs, Church that Matters Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 29
May 30, 2021 Meet Brandon Brister KEY VER SE Serving in Oklahoma Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor, Pray for Brandon (wife Paula) Brister, Baptist Collegiate Ministries director at the | Romans 12:9-10 | University of Tulsa and Tulsa Metro BCM Coordinator. His ministry focus is on engag- ing new students, sharing the Good News of Jesus, teaching students how to follow HOW TO PR AY : Jesus, developing leaders, mobilizing stu- • That students would find Je- dents on mission and working to maintain sus, live for Christ and become good relationships with University of Tulsa lifelong disciple-makers. campus faculty and administration. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: bbrister@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Tulsa, South Tulsa Baptist Church 30 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
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June 6, 2021 Meet Walter Wilson KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Pray for Walter (wife Velma) Wilson, African American church partner for | Romans 12:1 | Oklahoma Baptists, as well as pastor of Lawton, Friendship. His leadership re- sponsibilities include his church, building and strengthening cooperation between HOW TO PR AY : the 61 or more Black churches in the state • For his work locally, statewide convention, and community involvement and nationally. for the six National Baptist churches in the Greater New Hope District. • His family. • His health and strength. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: w122853@gmail.com Church Connection | Lawton, Friendship Baptist Church 32 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
June 13, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KE Y VERS E Serving in Central Asia And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout Cen- tral Asia. Their names and even the number of them are withheld for | Mark 16:15 | security reasons. Central Asia includes the 550 people groups and almost 294 million people in 10 nations: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakh- stan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Latest statistics from Southern Baptists for Central Asia: 48,648 people heard a Gospel witness; 2,192 became believers; 1,265 were baptized; and 62 churches started. Photo Courtesy IMB Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 33
June 20, 2021 Meet Sarah Wooten H OW TO PR AY : KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma • For her to have “a vibrant and growing walk with the Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for Lord.” the LORD your God is the One who Pray for Sarah Wooten, Falls Creek is going with you. He will not desert program associate. She helps plan and • For those who work with you or abandon you. facilitate the eight weeks of youth camp, youth statewide. and helps plan and facilitate events to | Deuteronomy 31:6 | equip youth ministry leaders and volun- • For teens in Oklahoma to teers to reach students across the state. acquire a spiritual founda- tion for a life of following Jesus. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: swooten@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | OKC, Quail Springs Baptist Church 34 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
June 27, 2021 Meet Todd Sanders HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For opportunities to advance the Gospel and I am giving you a new command- ment, that you love one anoth- Kingdom of God. er; just as I have loved you, that Pray for Todd Sanders, Falls Creek Youth you also love one another. Camp program director and part of Oklaho- • Boldness in fulfilling God’s ma Baptists’ youth ministry team. In addition purposes. | John 13:34 | to directing youth camp programming, Todd serves Oklahoma Baptist churches through • That he remains mindful youth ministry education, small group and of God’s presence and disciple-making resources. Todd and Angela continual activity. Sanders, married 28 years, have two grown children, Hope and Hunter. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: tsanders@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | OKC, Quail Springs Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 35
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July 4, 2021 Meet Andy Harrison KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH. ‘The second Pray for Andy Harrison, director of the is this: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ Falls Creek and CrossTimbers Confer- There is no other commandment greater than these. ence Centers. He is responsible for the properties in Davis and “for ensuring that | Mark 12:30-31 | all events hosted here are fully resourced to meet the needs and expectations of HOW TO PR AY : our guests and the convention of Okla- homa Baptists.” Married for 38 years in • For his continued faithfulness and steadfastness. March to Kim, the couple has three grown children and one grandchild. • For his family. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: aharrison@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Pauls Valley, Trinity Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 37
July 11, 2021 Meet Hector Candelaria KE Y VER SE Serving in Puerto Rico But if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served, which were beyond the Euphrates Pray for Hector Candelaria, church River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; planting pastor of Iglesia Bautista Ci- but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. udad de Dios in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He leads in discipling, counseling and | Joshua 24:15 | preaching. He connects with Oklahoma City churches Iglesia Bautista Central and H OW TO PR AY : Quail Springs. Married for eight years, he and his wife are the parents of a year-old • For wisdom in raising our child. daughter, Abigail. • That I may be a better father and husband. • Gratitude for my wife Denisse. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: hcandelaria@ibcdpr.org Church Connection | San Juan, Puerto Rico, Iglesia Bautista Cuidad 38 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
July 18, 2021 Meet Charlie Gatton HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For boys and girls to hear and understand the Gospel. So you too, when you do all the things which were command- ed you, say, “We are unworthy Pray for Charlie Gatton, children’s min- • For camp staff to grow spiritu- slaves; we have done only that istry partner and CrossTimbers program ally during the summer. which we ought to have done.” director. He partners with churches to equip children’s ministers throughout • For children’s ministries to | Luke 17:10 | Oklahoma, and he plans and implements grow by reaching unchurched CrossTimbers Children’s Mission Adven- children. ture Camp. He and his wife for 29 years, Ann, have two grown daughters. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: cgatton@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | OKC, Southern Hills Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 39
July 25, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KE Y VER SE Serving in South Asia And on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout peoples; make them remember that South Asia. Their names and even the number of them are withheld His name is exalted. for security reasons. | Isaiah 12:4 | The 2,286 people groups in South Asia live in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Mal-dives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Last year, 103,328 South Asians heard the Gospel; 35,183 believed what they heard about Jesus; 29,286 were baptized and 9,911 churches were start- ed. In addition, 73,110 people were involved in ongoing Bible studies. Photo Courtesy IMB 40 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
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Aug. 1, 2021 Meet Bill Rowland HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For wisdom as he serves and leads in the association. The LORD will guard your go- ing out and your coming in from this time and forever. Pray for Bill (wife Teresa) Rowland, di- • For wisdom in knowing how best rector of missions in North Canadian As- to minister to extended family. | Psalm 121:8 | sociation. His ministry includes being pas- tor to pastors, resource to the churches, • That God would be glorified in strategist for missions and liaison be- every facet of his life. tween the association and the rest of the SBC. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: billncba@gmail.com Church Connection | Okmulgee, Calvary Baptist Church 42 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Aug. 8, 2021 Meet Dean Johnson HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • That God would continue to pro- vide opportunities for us to serve I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of and minister to our community. God in Christ Jesus. Pray for Dean (wife Sheila) Johnson, church planting co-pastor of Tulsa, Hope • That our Alpha Courses would see | Philippians 3:14 | Fellowship. While co-pastor Luke (wife continued fruit. Ashley) Emert leads worship, Johnson preaches and also is responsible for com- • For relational and financial success munity engagement, and both men are for our recently launched coffee responsible for pastoral care. shop. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: hopefellowshiphfc@gmail.com Church Connection | Tulsa, Hope Fellowship Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 43
Aug. 15, 2021 Meet Pauline Boren HOW TO PR AY : KEY VER SE Serving in Oklahoma You did not choose Me but I chose you, • That BCM finds favor with and appointed you that you would go students, faculty and ad- and bear fruit, and that your fruit would Pray for Pauline Boren, Baptist Col- ministration on campus. remain, so that whatever you ask of the legiate Ministry director at Oklahoma Father in My name He may give to you. City Community College. Her ministry • That God will bring work- | John 15:16 | strategy includes student evangelism, ers to reach the campus discipleship, leadership development, for Christ. missions and recruitment, plus develop- ing and maintaining supportive on- and • That we would be faithful off-campus connections. to share the Gospel and that people will be recep- tive to the Gospel. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: pboren@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | OKC, Exchange Avenue Baptist Church 44 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Aug. 22, 2021 Meet Terry Rials HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For pastor-less churches; for church planters, replanters, God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship revitalizers and pastors to serve with His Son, Jesus Christ our Pray for Terry (wife Kay) Rials, direc- Western Oklahoma churches. Lord. tor of missions in Western Oklahoma (formerly Concord-Kiowa) Association • For the association’s pastors to | 1 Corinthians 1:9 | in Weatherford. As such, he keeps busy stay strong in a difficult time and planting, strengthening and revitalizing not lose heart. churches, as well as being a pastor to the pastors. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: terry@concordkiowa.com Church Connection | Western Oklahoma Baptist Association churches Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 45
Aug. 29, 2021 Meet Tim Russell HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For the pastors and churches in Grady Association and throughout There is one body and one Spirit, just as you also were Oklahoma, that each would renew called in one hope of your Pray for Tim (wife Glenette) Russell, di- their passion for reaching the lost. calling; rector of missions in Grady Association, As such, he is a pastor’s encourager, • For all Oklahoma Baptists to seek | Ephesians 4:4 | church supporter, missions proponent, first the presence and power of supply preacher and local connection to God, passionate for the blessing of the state convention. the Lord. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: revrussell@live.com Church Connection | Chickasha, FBC 46 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
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Sept. 5, 2021 Meet John Niyondiko KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country, and from your relatives and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you; and I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and Pray for John Niyondiko, church planting make your name great; and you shall be a blessing; pastor of Unbound Church in Metro Oklaho- ma City, where he preaches, teaches, men- | Genesis 12:1-2 | tors and counsels as needed. Married 14 HOW TO PR AY : years to Daphrose, the family includes three children: Vaillant, Queen, and Hallel. • For God to raise more workers among the African Diaspora. • For unity among those who min- ister among the African Diaspora. • For our goal of sharing the Gos- pel with and making at least 1,000 disciples in 2021. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: jniyondiko@gmail.com Church Connection | Edmond, Unbound Church 48 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Sept. 12, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KEY VER SE Serving in East Asia “I permitted Myself to be sought by those who did not ask for Me; I permitted Myself to be found by those who did not seek Me. Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout I said, ‘Here am I, here am I,’To a nation East Asia. Their names and even the number of them are with- which did not call on My name. held for security reasons. | Isaiah 65:1 | Their ministry includes the six components of the missionary task: entry, evangelism, discipleship, healthy church formation, leadership development and exit to partnership. In a part of the world with 650 people groups, at least 92,281 people heard a Gospel witness; 14,548 became believers; 5,021 were baptized; and 426 churches were planted. Photo Courtesy IMB Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 49
Sept. 19, 2021 Meet Ronnie Pain H OW TO PR AY : KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body • For God to inspire cre- Pray for Ronnie (wife Marian) Payne, ative ways to reach the be kept complete, without blame at the coming of collegiate ministries director at North- NWOSU campus. our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, western Oklahoma State University and He also will do it. in Alva. His ministry involves student • A powerful move of | 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 | evangelism, discipleship, leadership de- the Holy Spirit touching the campus of next gen- velopment, missions, recruitment, and eration leaders who will more. impact the world. • A hunger for the Gos- pel as the absolute truth in a world of uncertainty. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: rpayne@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Alva, FBC 50 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Sept. 26, 2021 Meet Troy Taylor HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For God’s wisdom and strength to carry out what He has called It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you him to do. may obtain the glory of our Pray for Troy (wife LaRae) Taylor, direc- Lord Jesus Christ. tor of missions in Comanche Cotton Asso- • For people to respond to the ciation. His ministry includes encouraging Gospel and lives to be trans- | 2 Thessalonians 2:14 | and assisting the association’s 57 churches formed. to fulfill the Great Commission. • That he and his family would continue to grow in Christ and to serve Him faithfully. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: ttaylor4christ@hotmail.com Church Connection | Lawton, FBC East Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 51
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Oct. 3, 2021 Meet Eric Ramsey KEY VER SE Serving in West Virginia who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not ac- cording to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from Pray for Eric Ramsey. Both he and his wife all eternity, Gaye are PKs from Tulsa. In February 2020, Eric was named executive director-treasurer | 2 Timothy 1:9 | of the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists. As such, he oversees the cooperative HOW TO PR AY : work of Southern Baptists in West Virginia. • Building relationships with pastors and churches. • As he learns about West Vir- ginia, its pastors and churches. • For him and his wife as they live 1,000 miles from family. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: eric@wvcsb.org Church Connection | West Virginia Southern Baptist churches Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 53
Oct. 10, 2021 Meet Lendell Nolan HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For God’s favor in leading peo- ple to Jesus. For you have been called for this purpose, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving Pray for Lendell Nolan, pastor at Bixby. • For the leadership of the Holy you an example, so that you Church where he serves the community Spirit as the church seeks to would follow in His steps, of Bixby with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. launch weekly services and He and Patty, married 30 years, are the home-based small groups. | 1 Peter 2:21 | parents of three grown children. • That we might be a church consistently committed to planting new churches. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: pastor@lendellnolan.com Church Connection | Bixby, Bixby Church 54 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Oct. 17, 2021 Meet Scott Hume HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For wisdom, discernment, and favor on campus. Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim good news of His sal- vation from day to day. Pray for Scott (wife LeaAnne) Hume, • That my students would Baptist Collegiate Ministry director at the daily live out their faith in | 1 Chronicles 16:23 | Weatherford campus of Southwestern such a way that they point Oklahoma State University. He oversees all people lovingly to the cross. BCM ministries; teaches a freshman orienta- tion class; and is chaplain for campus as well • For continued blessing on as city police. the ministries here. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: shume@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Weatherford, Emmanuel Baptist Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 55
Oct. 24, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KE Y VER SE Serving in Southeast Asia Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout South- | 1 Chronicles 16:24 | east Asia. Their names and even the number of them are withheld for security reasons. The 2,702 people groups in Southeast Asia live in Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Phil- ippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Last year, 67,767 Southeast Asians through IMB workers and national partners heard the Gospel; 7,955 believed what they heard about Jesus; 5,581 were baptized; and 1,615 churches started. Photo Courtesy IMB 56 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Oct. 31, 2021 Meet Scott Morie HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For the association’s pastors to be healthy spiritually, physically, emo- So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be to you; just as the tionally and mentally. Father has sent Me, I also Pray for Scott (wife Sharon) Morie, send you. director of missions in Cimarron Asso- • For opportunities to start new ciation. He ministers among the pas- churches and revitalize older ones. | John 20:21 | tors and other ministry leaders in the association’s 53 churches “to encour- • For churches to work together to age and equip our members to ad- support one another and to be on vance the gospel.” mission in their communities. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: scottmorie@cimarronbaptist.org Church Connection | Drumright, FBC Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 57
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Nov. 7, 2021 Meet Michael Wilson KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma How delightful on the mountains are the feet of one who brings good news, who announces peace and brings good news of happiness, who announces salvation, and says to Pray for Michael Wilson, pastor of Zion, “Your God reigns!” Oklahoma City, Oikos. He shepherds the families involved with the mission of Oi- | Isaiah 52:7 | kos Church which, he says, is “to see the Gospel back in the home.” He and his HOW TO PR AY : wife Laura have four children. • For spiritual protection for myself and my family. • For the Lord to bring and raise workers to join us in our mission. • For guidance as we search for a place for corporate worship. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: michaelawilson@oikoschurchokc.com Church Connection | OKC, Oikes Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 59
Nov. 14, 2021 Meet Danny Toombs HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VER SE Serving in Oklahoma • That my relationship with Christ continues to be my The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many priority. witnesses, entrust these to faith- Pray for Danny (wife Jancy) Toombs, Bap- ful people who will be able to tist Collegiate Ministries director at Cameron • That the students I minister teach others also. University in Lawton. His ministry involves to grasp the truths of God leading students in their relationship with and have a true hunger for His | 2 Timothy 2:2 | Christ, including discipleship, leadership skills, Word. missions, ministry and evangelism. • That God would send revival to His people. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: dtoombs@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Lawton, FBC West 60 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Nov. 21, 2021 Meet Drake Bendabout HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Oklahoma I am giving you a new com- mandment, that you love one • That we are consistently seeking the Lord in our another; just as I have loved Pray for Drake (wife Katie) Bendabout, Baptist ministry and making His you, that you also love one an- Collegiate Ministries director at Murray State Col- Word known. other. lege in Tishomingo. As such, he helps students grow and mature in their faith. He also provides | John 13:34 | • For growth and leader- opportunities to develop strong relationships, ship in our ministry. and to disciple students to live on mission for God. • To know Him and make Him known! Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: dbendabout@oklahomabaptists.org Church Connection | Wainwright, FBC Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 61
Nov. 28, 2021 Meet Kevin Russell HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • To see area Christians come under conviction for their apathy. Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall Pray for Kevin (wife Cherie) Russell, di- I send, and who will go for rector of missions in East Central Associa- • For the physical and mental health Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. tion. His ministry includes assisting the local of the association’s pastors and staff. Send me!” church in fulfilling the Great Commission by | Isaiah 6:8 | • That each of our 48 churches planning, conducting and evaluating all ar- would have an increase in salva- eas of the association’s ministry. tions and baptisms. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: kevindrpastor@gmail.com Church Connection | Cookson, Cookson Baptist Church 62 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
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Dec. 5, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KEY VERS E Serving in Americas Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make His deeds known among the Pray for Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB throughout Central peoples. and South America. Their names and even the number of them are with- held for security reasons on the part of some of them. | Psalm 105:1 | Their ministry includes the six components of the missionary task: entry, evangelism, discipleship, healthy church formation, leadership develop- ment and exit to partnership. In this region last year, 28,286 people heard a Gospel witness; 2,195 became believers; 578 were baptized; and 23 churches started. Photo Courtesy IMB 64 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Jon Wilhite HOW TO PR AY : KE Y VERS E Serving in Colorado • For our church to be bold with the Gospel in our community; to see a Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; harvest of new believers. for consider what great things Pray for Jon Willhite, NAMB-ap- He has done for you. pointed church-planting pastor of • A deepening relationship with Jesus Wellington, Colorado, StoneBridge. Christ among our leaders and church | 1 Samuel 12:24 | Married to Tiffany for 18 years, the members. couple have four children. • That we would multiply in our small groups and through more church plants to have greater Kingdom impact. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: revjonw@gmail.com Church Connection | Wellington, Colorado, Stonebridge Church Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 65
Dec. 19, 2021 Meet Judi Page HOW TO PR AY : KEY VERS E Serving in Oklahoma • For salvation for her students. This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the • The ability to communicate whole world as a testimony Pray for Judi Page, an evangelism clearly God’s plan for them. to all the nations, and then strategist at International Encounters of the end will come. Ponca City, a ministry she started after • Health “for my husband and church planting. Her ministry involves myself. He is disabled, and I am | Matthew 24:14 | teaching English to and sharing the Gos- his only caregiver.” pel with international students. She and Van, married 54 years, have three sons and nine grandchildren. Send a prayer or word of encouragement to: jkpage1946@gmail.com Church Connection | Ponca City, FBC 66 Prayer Guide | Cooperative Program
Dec. 26, 2021 Oklahoma Baptists KE Y VERS E Serving the Deaf Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. Most of the approximately 70 million Deaf people around the world have never seen Jesus’ name signed in their language. Often ignored | Psalm 96:3 | and oppressed, the Deaf are some of the least evangelized people on earth. However, Oklahoma Baptists serving with the IMB gave a Gospel witness in 2019 to 8,356 of the global Deaf people group; 193 became believers; 138 were baptized and 15 churches were planted. Though names are withheld for security reasons, please pray for these Okla- homa Baptists and their work with the Deaf. Photo Courtesy IMB Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 67
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