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welcome to the Oklahoma
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018
DELEGATES INFORMATION
This booklet contains the Annual Conference
agenda information, special event
announcements, and ministry resource
information for your local church.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Service of Celebration and Holy Communion | pg. 32
Service of Veneration and Vitality | pg. 40
Bishop’s Priorities, Lay Leader
Service of Word and Table, Wednesday | pg. 52
Service of Commissioning and Ordination of Deacons,
Elders, and Recognition of Associate Member | pg. 56
Service of Word and Table, Thursday | pg. 67
Service of Sending Forth | pg. 72
United Methodist Ministry Center
1501 N.W. 24th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3635
405.530.2000
www.okumc.org | On Facebook: Oklahoma United Methodist Communications | For all Social Media: #okumc18
Produced by Communications Ministry
Annual Conference Procedures
at Oklahoma City University
Fire Emergency: The lower level of the McDaniel Student Center is the shelter
Proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly manner. The Freede for both United Methodist Hall and the Student Center.
Wellness Center has multiple exits both to the south and OCU personnel will be monitoring the weather and will alert
to the north. In addition to the exits directly from the arena, the Bishop if evacuation is needed. OCU personnel (including
there are multiple exits at both ends of the hallways on the the OCU Police Department) will give the all-clear signal.
east and west sides of the building.
In case the electricity goes out in the Freede Wellness
Tornado Emergency: Center, the back-up generators will take over operation of
The primary shelters in the Freede Wellness Center: the facility.
• Locker rooms and restrooms on the east side of the For Other Emergencies or How to Contact a Delegate in
building the event of an emergency:
If the above is filled, use the following in this order: Contact the information desk (lobby of the Freede Wellness
• Locker rooms and the restrooms on the west side of the Center) at 405-208-5060.
building
• East hallway
• West hallway
Annual Conference Photography Policy
Please be aware that the Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church has designated representatives to
photograph and video during the sessions of Annual Conference.
As a participant, your likeness and/or voice may be utilized by the Oklahoma Conference for information sharing
and ministry purposes.
Unless we receive a written request from you to not use your voice or likeness, we will assume that your presence is consent. The
OKUMC Communications Ministries and GNTV Media Ministries will serve as primary Annual Conference photographers and
videographers. The Annual Conference sessions are streamed live on the Internet, and your voice or likeness may also appear there.
Since this is a public event, media coverage also may occur.
This consent will remain in effect until such time as you give written notice of your removal of your release of information to the
Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church.
If you have any questions, contact Dr. Joseph Harris, director of Communications, 405-530-2077, jharris@okumc.org.
Annual Conference Delegates:
Lay Leader Chuck Stewart will lead an interactive response session Tuesday evening following the Episcopal Priority in
the Freede Center. Please have a device ready to connect to the internet and follow the steps below:
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Table of Contents
3 | District Seating Chart
4 | St. Luke’s Map
5 | OCU Campus Map
6 | Annual Conference Agenda
7 | Wi-Fi Access, Where Do I Go?
8 | Annual Conference Workshops
11 | Special Events
12 | Ministry Locations
15 | 2018 Denman Award
19 | New People New Places
32 | Annual Conference Worship Bulletins
32 | Service of Celebration and Holy Communion
40 | Service of Veneration and Vitality
52 | Service of Word and Table, Wednesday
56 | Service of Commissioning and Ordination of Deacons,
Elders, and Recognition of Associate Member
67 | Service of Word and Table, Thursday
72 | Service of Sending Forth
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DISTRICT seating chart 3
floor plan of st. luke’s umc
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OCU Campus map
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Wesley UMC
1) Freede Wellness
2) UM Ministry Center
8 3) East Kramer Building
4) McDaniel Student Center Great Hall
5) United Methodist Hall
6) Angie Smith and Harris Chapel
7) Meinders School of Business
8) Sarkeys
9) Wanda Bass
10) Walker Center
11) Wesley United Methodist
X Handicapped parking
Annual Conference Agenda
Tuesday - Thursday, May 29-31, 2018
TUESDAY, MAY 29
Oklahoma City University, Freede Center 8:30 am: Business Session
New People New Places
OK, Let’s Finish This!
7:00 - 8:30 am: Laity Registration | Freede Center Lobby
One Matters
7:00 - 8:30 am: Clergy Registration | Angie Smith Chapel
9:00 am: Teaching Time | Freede Center
7:00 am: Displays set up | Freede, Leichter Room, 2nd floor
Rev. Junius Dotson
8:30 am: Laity Orientation Session | Freede
12:00 pm: Lunch – Food trucks available | South Side
8:30 am: Clergy Executive Session | Angie Smith Chapel
of Freede Center
9:30 am: Gathering | Freede
2:00 pm: Teaching Time | Breakout Group #1
10:00 am: Opening Celebration with Communion | Freede
3:30 pm: Breakout Group #2
11:15 am: Business Session Begins
5:00 pm: Evening Break
Safety Announcements
Enabling Motions
Consent Calendar St. Luke’s UMC
Election of Conference Chancellor 6:30 pm: Special Music - St. Luke’s UMC Choir
OK, Let’s Finish This! 7:00 pm: Worship Service of Commissioning and
Strength for Service: To God and Community Ordination - Bishop Nunn preaching
12:00 pm: Lunch 8:30 pm: Reception | Christian Life Center
2:00 pm: Business Session Resumes | Freede
Introduction of Dignitaries
Circle of Care - New Foster Homes
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Welcome Keith Howard Oklahoma City University, Freede Center
Farewell Don Batson
OCU - Farewell Robert Henry 7:30 am: Registration Open | Freede West Lobby
Welcome Martha Burger 7:30 am: Service of Word and Table | Angie Smith Chapel
New People New Places 8:30 am: Business Session | Freede Center
Introduction of Ordinands and Commissioned Archives and History
Recognition of Retirees New People New Places
Break Council on Finance and Administration
Pension and Health Benefits Woodworth Estate Grant Committee
5:00 pm: Evening Break New Faith Communities
6:30 pm: Worship, Memorial, Episcopal Priorities, Oklahoma UM Foundation
and Lay Leader | Freede Resolutions
Items Lifted From Consent Calendar
12:00 pm: Lunch Break
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 1:30 pm: Business Session Resumes | Freede Center
Oklahoma City University, Freede Center OK, Let’s Finish This!
Worship Service of Sending Forth
7:30 am: Registration Open | Freede West Lobby 3:00 pm: Dismissal
7:30 am: Service of Word and Table | OCU Chapel
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GENERAL INFORMATION Health Insurance
Kramer School of Nursing East building 2nd floor W
Registration w
Located in the Freede Center Lobby Recording Secretary
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(see the daily agenda for times and locations) United Methodist Ministry Center d
Information Desk with Message Board Tellers w
Freede Wellness Center lobby, east end RM #112, Athletic Trainers, Freede Wellness Center J
Retiree Book Sale Cry Room
Walker Center, RM #166 RM #130, Freede Wellness Center, west hall
Childcare: St. Luke’s UMC Communications w
Upper level, Freede Wellness Center
(Only children with reservations are guaranteed a place in childcare)
Prayer Room
St. Luke’s Main Line (405) 232-1371 RM #118, Men’s Locker Room, Freede Wellness Center
Susan Easttom / St. Luke’s (405) 609-1036; (580) 243-8964
SPECIAL COURTESIES & SERVICES
Infants (1 year and younger)
Freede Wellness Center S
A room for nursing mothers will be available at • Concessions
OCU’s Freede Center during daytime sessions and at Lobby, east and west ends
St. Luke’s Wednesday evening.
• Cokesbury Display
1 year olds - 5th graders Walker Center, RM #151
ALL CHILDCARE will be at St. Luke’s UMC, 222 N.W.
15th St. Enter on west side of building through the glass
Kramer School of Nursing
• Health Screening
doors.
Kramer East – 2nd floor, RM #225 and #231
CHILDREN MAY BE DROPPED OFF 30 MINUTES PRIOR
• Lifetouch Clergy Directory
TO EACH SESSION AND MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER
Kramer East – 3rd floor, lobby (left off of elevator)
THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER THE END OF EACH.
LOCATION OF CONFERENCE SERVICES OTHER
Conference Treasurer • Mail Service
RM #138, Men’s Locker, Freede Wellness Center Mail Room, McDaniel Student Center, east end
Connectional Ministries • UMCOR Kit Collection
RM #139, Official’s Dressing, Freede Wellness Center North OCU Parking Lot
wi-fi access
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY A member of OCU’s IT department will be available
The Wi-Fi access code for all areas of OCU during the at the information desk in the lobby of the Freede
Conference: Wellness Center to assist with any concerns
pertaining to accessing the Wi-Fi connection.
network ID: UMC
password: umc@okcu Charging stations will be available on both sides of
the arena in the Freede Center.
STREAMING
Friends back home can watch the sessions and worship services online at www.okumc.org/acstreaming or
on the Oklahoma UMC app.
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annual conference
2018 workshops
JOURNEY
Wednesday, May 30, 2 pm Teaching Time
1. Courageous Conversations
We are so excited about two sessions of workshops that McDaniel Student Center Great Hall
will be offered at this year’s Annual Conference. With the Scott Hughes,
theme QUEST: Journey, Pursuit, Mission and our teaching Discipleship Ministries
day on intentional discipleship systems, you will go away Rev. Dr. Junius Dotson, General
with practical tools in your toolbox for making disciples of Sercretary of Discipleship Courageous Conversations (structured
Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Minsitries
dialogues for learning) aim to encourage
and equip local churches to hold
SESSION 1 - By Church Size (average worship attendance) meaningful conversations regarding
complex social and topical issues.
with a focus on discipleship
A toolbox of resources (webinars,
Under 75 AWA - Freede Center downloadable resources, articles, etc.)
76 - 129 AWA - Angie Smith Chapel Sanctuary is designed to empower churches in
130 - 300 AWA - Sarkeys 100
creating nurturing, supportive, yet
Over 300 AWA - McDaniel Student Center Great Hall
challenging spaces for adults to grow
through engaging diverse perspectives
Session 2 - Delegate Choice and self-reflection.
JOURNEY
1. Courageous Conversations - McDaniel Student Center, Great Hall
2. Hilarious Giving - Sarkeys 100
2. Hilarious Giving
Sarkeys 100
3. Dicipleship in the Workplace: Untapped Potential for Every Church -
Harris Chapel in Angie Smith Chapel building Mike Wiley, OKUMF
4. Church and Community Development: School Partnerships - Meinders
School of Business, Gardner Conference Room Based on 2 Corinthians 9:7, we will
5. Sharing Your Story through Social Media - Angie Smith Chapel building, share stories and resources to assist
Watson Lounge with several areas of stewardship and
6. How Spiritual Direction Helps Churches, Lay Leaders, Staff, and Clergy generosity in the local church.
- United Methodist Ministry Center, Woodworth Room
3. Discipleship in the Workplace:
PURSUIT
Untapped Potential for Every Church
1. The Discipleship Journey - Sarkeys 103
Harris Chapel in Angie Smith Chapel
2. Safe Spaces: Security Ministries and Safe Sanctuaries - Walker Center
168 Terry Koehn
3. Missional Evangelism via Live Streaming - Meinders School of Business,
Kerr McGee Auditorium We often think of “the work of the
4. Fresh Expressions of Church - Wanda Bass School of Music Atrium church” as that which happens in church
5. Small(er) Church Youth Ministry - Sarkeys 104 buildings or through church programs.
6. STRIDE: Creating Discipleship Systems - Angie Smith Chapel Sanctuary But disciples of Jesus spend most of
7. A Wesleyan Approach to Young People’s Ministry - Kramer East, Room 335 their time doing all sorts of “work”: as
8. God’s Call and What to Do About It - Sarkeys 108 employees and employers, work-at-
home parents, as significant volunteers,
MISSION or even as those who care for loved
1. What’s Global Warming Got to do with Me and My Church? - Walker ones with various needs. None of that
Center 144 is outside of being a disciple of Jesus,
2. Community Trauma: Ten Things to Know When a Congregation Faces so how can the church honor work and
the Unimaginable - Sarkeys 102 resource people to serve Christ well in
3. First-Class Ministry to First Responders - Kramer East, Room 336
all those places?
4. Know Your Community: Demographic Information and Possibilities -
Wesley UMC, Kingswood Room (4th level)
5. Bridges Out of Proverty and Getting Ahead - Wesley UMC, Fellowship
Hall
6. Connecting Church and Community in Mission - Wesley UMC, Sanctuary
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4. Church and Community
Development: School Partnerships
Meinders School of Business, Gardner
PURSUIT and missional opportunities through
the creation of a virtual campus. In
2017, Southern Hills UMC streamed
Conference Room into over 40 countries, and over 300
Tiffany Nagel Monroe 1. The Discipleship Journey major metropolitan areas around the
Sarkeys 103 world. Through the use of simple, cost-
School partnerships are key to Adam Shahan, LDMT effective platforms, we will explore an
building stronger communities and efficient, step-by-step process that will
thriving churches. Discover innovative The Discipleship Journey is an 18-month produce immediate results.
ways to initiate school partnerships, coaching process provided by the
develop church discipleship programs Leadership Development Ministry 4. Fresh Expressions of Church
that reinforce the value of school Team (LDMT). Churches who take the Wanda Bass School of Music Atrium
partnerships, and outreach initiatives Discipleship Journey will accomplish Chris Tiger,
that support and nurture schools and the following: An intentional pathway New Faith Communities
educators. School partnerships are not to discipleship; transforming your
just valuable, but vital and possible for first-time guests into Jesus followers; a The Fresh Expressions movement began
churches of all sizes and locations. meaningful partnership with your local in the United Kingdom. This wave of new
school; making you a better community faith communities has emerged to reach
partner; an understanding of your
5. Sharing Your Story through unchurched and dechurched people and
neighbors and neighborhood; giving you lead them on a journey to follow Jesus.
Social Media a clearer pathway to evangelizing; and
Angie Smith Chapel, Watson Lounge We will look at how this movement
a method for raising up new leaders, can be used by God to reach people in
Tabitha Beckman bringing fresh perspective for your
Oklahoma.
congregation.
Social media is a powerful tool that
churches can use to engage and connect 5. Small(er) Church Youth Ministry
with the people inside or outside the 2. Safe Spaces: Security Ministries Sarkeys 104
church. We will explore ways to start or and Safe Sanctuaries Brad Fiscus, Tennessee Conference
Walker Center 168
improve your social media presence.
Eva Marie Campbell and Think you can’t have a thriving and vital
Paula Gradney-Garner youth ministry in a small church? Think
6. How Spiritual Direction Helps
Churches, Lay Leaders, Staff, and again! Small(er) Church Youth Ministry
We will look at and review ways of will help you see the big impact small
Clergy incorporating security and safety
United Methodist Ministry Center, churches can have on the faith journey
Woodworth Room
measures into the life of your church of their young people. Encouraging and
in a way that supports the ministries of practical, this one-of-a-kind resource is
Peter White
the church. Time will be spent sharing your guide to designing, launching, and
about Safe Sanctuary measures that leading effective disciple-making youth
We all deeply love God’s church. But to
specifically address the needs of those in ministry.
what degree are all of our activities—the
the LGBTQ community.
committees we serve on, the seminary
classes we take, the worship services we 6. STRIDE: Creating Discipleship
participate in, the ministries we lead— 3. Missional Evangelism via Live Systems
drawing us deeper into the heart of God? Streaming Angie Smith Chapel Sanctuary
Spiritual direction is one practice where Meinders School of Business Kerr McGee Ken Willard, Leadership for
Auditorium
we open up space to listen more intently Transformation
to God’s presence with us amidst all of Matt Scraper
the church work we love so much. This workshop is informative, interactive,
In this workshop, we will take a look
and inspirational. In Matthew 28, Jesus
at effective and efficient methods of
streaming your worship services, studies,
9MISSION 4. Know Your Community:
said, “Go and make disciples.” How
is that going in your ministry? While Demographic Information and
every church is different, there are Possibilities
common elements to effective disciple- Wesley UMC Kingswood Room (4th level)
making processes. Participants will be 1. What’s Global Warming Got to Carlos Ramirez, LDMT
equipped to return to their churches do with Me and My Church?
and begin the process of creating their Walker Center 144 This workshop introduces three on-line
own discipleship pathways. Ken will Deaconess Pat Hoerth demographic platforms available to
give an overview of all three stages Oklahoma Conference churches –
from his book, with an emphasis on Workshop participants will engage 1) MissionInsite, 2) Zeemaps and
Stage One – Preparation: Getting in a process that connects them with 3) American Fact Finder. These platforms
the Soil Ready. (Great Things Begin their love of and concern for nature, allow leaders to have a deep overview
with Prayer; Recommitting to Our explores the justice and spirituality of of the community around their local
Mission; Evaluating Our Current State; creation care and helps them fulfill churches.
Understanding Our Objective) This (as individuals, families, churches)
session has been designed for all types the commitment made in last year’s 5. Bridges Out of Poverty and
and sizes of churches. resolution at Annual Conference to help Getting Ahead
reduce global warming. Wesley UMC Fellowship Hall
7. A Wesleyan Approach to Young Don Jones
People’s Ministry 2. Community Trauma: Ten Things
Kramer East, Room 335
to Know When a Congregation Bridges Out of Poverty is a
Derrek Belase, DMT Faces the Unimaginable comprehensive plan for enabling
Sarkeys 102 individuals to move out of poverty and
What advice does John Wesley offer Mary Gaudreau become self-sufficient by building eleven
for churches considering ministry with resources. Getting Ahead is a classroom
youth, children, and young adults? What From high-profile to lower-attention resource for helping up to fifteen people
advice do we get from his writings? incidents, churches are uniquely begin this journey to greater prosperity.
How does this sync with current reality gifted to respond to crises within their
and research? Come and hear how it all communities and beyond. This workshop
fits together … and even get some cool 6. Connecting Church and
explores basic information about the Community in Mission
resources to take home! spiritual and emotional impact of Wesley UMC Sanctuary
traumatic incidents as well as strategies Jeremy Basset,
8. God’s Call and What to Do About It for response. Office of Mission
Sarkeys 108
Board of Ordained Ministry 3. First-Class Ministry to First Our context in ministry really matters!
Responders The community around us gives us
Provided by the Annual Conference Kramer East Room 336 our primary place of mission and
Board of Ordained Ministry, this Chaplain Sam Tucker service – and applying what it means
workshop examines the many ways God to be a disciple of Jesus helping in
calls us to various ministries and our Building upon the annual conference the transformation of the world.
collective responses. We will define the special offering related to Strength for This workshop will explore ways of
role of the Local Church and the Pastor- Service devotionial guides, a longtime understanding the issues in your
Parish Relations Committee and explore military chaplain and others in first community and engaging them
credentialing opportunities of the Board response work will help you understand effectively.
of Ordained Ministry, including The the uniqueness of those to whom we cry
Bi-Vocational Pastor’s Academy, Local out for help is critical to journey with
Pastor Licensing School and further them in faith. They are spiritual and our
educational requirements. churches can have a huge impact on their
lives.
10Special events
at annual
FOOD TRUCK conference 2018
MEAL OPTIONS
Many Events Require Pre-Registration
Located outside the south doors of the Freede Center
TUESDAY, MAY 29
Asbury Theological Seminary Alumni Luncheon - 12 - 2 pm
WEDNESDAY, LUNCH, MAY 30 OKC First UMC - 131 NW 4th St., OKC, OK, 73102
Harris Hall | $15 per person (pre-registered), $20 for walk-ins
Let’s Do Greek Phillips Theological Seminary Luncheon - 12 - 2 pm
(they also have restaurants around the metro) Wesley UMC, 1401 NW 25th St., Fellowship Hall
https://letsdogreek.com/food-truck-menu/ $30 for walk-ins
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
OKCity Grill Missions Breakfast - 6:45 am - 8:00 am
(burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken strips) Wesley UMC, 1401 NW 25th St., OKC, OK, 73106 | $10 per person
https://okcitygrill.com/ Guest Speaker: Bishop Jorge Merino, Methodist Church of Chile
United Methodist Women Luncheon - 12 - 2 pm
Pitchfork Great Hall, McDaniel University Center, OCU | $18 per person
(MIO grown and produced foods) Luncheon tickets must be purchased in advance
https://pitchforkkitchen.com/
Saint Paul School of Theology Alumni Luncheon - 12 - 2 pm
Purchase your lunch from Freede Center Food Trucks and gather
Smokey Joe’s BBQ together in the Small Gardner Conference Room - Meinders School of
(ribs, pulled pork, etc.) Business
Perkins School of Theology Luncheon - 12 - 2 pm
Taco Truck: TBA Atrium of the Wanda Bass School of Music, OCU
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Oklahoma United Methodist Historical Society Luncheon - 12 - 2 pm
Dulaney-Browne Library, Room 503, OCU | $15 per person
ocu Call 405-208-5067
CAFETERIA
OCU student cafeteria meal tickets you pre-purchased
11 at registration are included with your name badge at the
registration table.
Meals may be purchased at the cafeteria entry, also.
Serving Times:
Lunch................... Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Dinner.................. 5 to 6:30 p.m.
11ministry Locations
MINISTRY DISPLAYS -
Freede Wellness Center, Leichter Room, 2nd floor
IN KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING -
East Building 2nd Floor - Health Screening, Room #226 and #231
East Building 3rd Floor - Lifetouch Clergy Pictures, Southwest Lobby Area
RETIREE BOOK SALE -
Walker Center, Room #166
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OCT 2018 THE TOWER HOTEL – (405) 842-6633
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REGISTRATION RESERVATIONS
Event Cost: $300 per person Hotel arrangements can be made with the
Includes meals and event materials. All event Tower Hotel. A limited block of rooms is
sessions will be held at the Tower Hotel. reserved for the event.
EVENT REGISTRATION, HOTEL RESERVATION, AND MORE
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
WWW.CATCUSA.COM
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You’ll find the app by searching for OKUMC Tell your friends and congregation they can
or Oklahoma UMC in the App Store or download the app and the meeting’s live
Google Play store. stream on their smartphones or tablets.
This free app, launched by your The conference APP is now available year-
Communications Minisry, enables you to round with new content and social media
quickly access all the information you need tools just a click away.
for your annual conference experience.
You also can choose to receive
Get your smartphone or Among the contents you’ll find: announcements for specific groups:
tablet and download the Annual Conference Agenda delegates, laity, clergy, and/or youth.
Annual Conference app now! Pre-Conference Workbook
Special Events NEED HELP?
Social Media Links If you need help downloading or navigating
Where To Eat (Local Restaurants) the app, a volunteer will be available at the
registration tables Tuesday morning only.
Look for sign.
Watch our video first, for more information, on okumc.org/delegate.
13Register Your Wellness Account Through Viverae
• Visit www.connect.viverae.com or the Viverae App
• Select Register
• Enter your last name and date of birth (DOB)
• Enter your identifier: DOB + Last 4 of SSN
• Enter the registration code: okumc (all lowercase)
• Follow prompts to complete registration
Once you have completed your account registration, there are
2018 HEALTH & WELLNESS two new options for completing your biometric screening.
BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS Option 1:
For Active Clergy and Spouses Contact the Quest Service Center at 1-855-623-9355 to
schedule an appointment. You can also schedule through the
Tuesday, May 29 - Thursday, May 31 online portal by selecting Profile, Resources, Screenings, the
7 am - 3 pm Quest Screenings, and following the prompts to request an
East Kramer School of Nursing - OCU Campus appointment.
OKUMC Clergy only: if you missed the deadline Option 2:
to schedule your biometric screening at Annual Visit your physician and have that doctor complete the Quest
Conference this year, you can still participate in Physician Lab Form (found in the online portal), then submit it
the Wellness Program for 2019 and earn incentive back to Quest.
points.
For more information contact:
Retired Clergy and Spouses Screening Kate Scraper, director of Benefits & Personnel |
Tuesday, May 29 from 7 am - noon only; Rm 226 (405) 530-2063 | kscraper@okumc.org
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14Though Delia had always been active in the ministries of
Christ Church, she began to take on more leadership in the
church in 1991. Chairing Marriage and Family Life ministry
denman award for several years, Delia, with Bob’s help, designed and taught
marriage classes that soon became a requirement for anyone
for evangelism wishing to be married at Christ UMC.
In 1994, Christ UMC was one of the first churches to institute
The Harry Denman Evangelism Award, sponsored by The
contemporary worship services in groundbreaking ways. The
Foundation for Evangelism, provides a way for each annual
response to these services became a springboard for major
conference to recognize one who is practicing evangelism in
growth in CUMC’s attendance. Delia became the Worship
daily life and through the local church.
Director for these contemporary services as well as the
ongoing traditional worship services. Delia taught each team
The late Harry Denman, for whom the award is named,
member how sharing their talents was crucial to sharing the
had a decades-long, life-transforming personal ministry of
love of God.
evangelism as a lay person. He said, “The only way to see
Christ is to see Him wrapped in a person…” Denman Award
In 2005, Abingdon Press published Bob’s
nominees are recognized as that kind of person.
first book outlining his belief that ministering
to people’s needs was truly the Christ-
This year, the Oklahoma Annual Conference is recognizing
like way to lead. His book, Needs Based
Rev. Dr. Robert Pierson and Delia Pierson. On November
Evangelism, shares his experiences and
30, 1973, Bob Pierson and Delia (Saied) Pierson married,
teaches congregations how to adopt this form
beginning a life-long partnership in love, marriage, and
of leadership. Delia was highly involved in
ministry.
editing and adding to the experiences shared in it.
In 1969, Dr. Pierson began serving as senior pastor of Christ
When Bob retired from CUMC in 2006, he
United Methodist Church in Tulsa, where he would remain
wrote his second book, Tell, that teaches
for 37 years. Though Bob was the “appointed pastor,” there
others how to share your faith. Bob and Delia
was never a doubt in the hearts of those she served that Delia
formed the Leadership Nexus Foundation in
was just as much a pastor as her husband. Together they
2006, a nonprofit seeking to raise up leaders
grew a loving community of faith that would live out what
for the transformation of the world through
they called the “Christyle,” sincerely asking “What would
training events, congregational and personal
Jesus do?” in everything the members said or did long before
coaching, and community development.
it was a slogan on a bracelet.
They grew the church from approximately 150 in weekly
attendance to over 1800 and created the Phoenix Sunday
School class and other supportive ministries for divorced
people beginning in the late 1970s. Their Divorce Adjustment
workshops ministered to thousands across the region and
continued for the next 30 years.
When the Iron Curtain fell and Russia opened in 1992, Bob
chaired the Oklahoma Annual Conference Russia Initiative,
becoming the first United Methodist pastor to bring the
gospel to Russia. With Delia by his side, they led several
teams from Oklahoma to plant Methodist churches in
Moscow, Voronezh, and several other small cities. One
life changed was Irina Mitina’s in 1993. Serving as their
interpreter, Irina heard the Gospel message for the first time
and committed her life to Christ one evening after translating
the sermon for the congregation. Today, Irina leads The
United Methodist Church in Russia as both a pastor and a
District Superintendent.
15There are currently over 700
children in foster care who,
tragically, are separated from
their siblings. Siblings who
experience parental loss,
neglect and abuse depend upon
one another to survive.
In Oklahoma, a sibling set of
3 has only a 65% chance of
staying together while in foster
care. Circle of Care and its
partners are striving to keep
more brothers and sisters
together.
The Legacy of Care Campaign is raising $5 million for construction and
endowment of 8 new homes for large sibling sets.
With the generous support
of the Oklahoma United
Methodist Conference,
the Oklahoma United
Methodist Foundation,
The Helmerich Trust, and
many individuals, churches
and foundations, over $4
million has been raised
thus far. Construction
has begun on one home
in Alva and one in Enid.
January 2018 - Rev. Carol Cook Moore of Alva 1st UMC, Bishop James Nunn, Bill
Future homes are planned Junk of the OKUMF and supporters bless the Alva sibling home site.
for Woodward, Elk City,
Shawnee and Coweta.
For more information on how you can help finish this campaign,
please contact Sarah Steffes at 405-215-1400 or visit legacy.circleofcare.org.
16Oklahoma United
Methodist Campus Want to know more?
Ministry Visit our ministry booth
Making Disciples | Forging Christian Leaders | Transforming the World at Annual Conference.
400 students in worship every week
600 students involved in weekly discipleship groups
UMCOR Kit Collection
For the last 12 years the Oklahoma Annual Conference has collected kits for The United
Methodist Committee on Relief.
During Annual Conference a truck will be ready to receive the kits you have collected. UMCOR
has asked us to focus on SCHOOL KITS and HYGIENE KITS but all kits will be accepted.
Assembly instructions can be found at http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies.
The truck will be parked in the North OCU parking lot Tuesday through Thursday.
We will gladly accept cash donations to be used to purchase supplies and to cover our delivery
costs to UMCOR. Checks can be made out to “Office of Mission” and mailed to our office, 1501
NW 24th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Please write “UMCOR Kit Supplies” in the memo line.
If you have questions, contact Kristin in the Office of Mission.
kterrell-wilkes@okumc.org | 405-530-2029.
17 Photo by: Jaime Claire Media, 2015During the two-year courses, each consisting of four weekends - two in the spring and two in the fall
- participants will receive a baseline of either youth or children ministry skills, both theoretical and
practical, that are needed to lead and work with youth and children.
PARA-PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION TO ENHANCE YOUR MINISTRY PRACTICE
AUGUST 3-5, 2018 FEBRUARY 1-3, 2019
Digging Deeper in the Bible: Confirmation, Teaching, and Media
Inter-faith studies
NOVEMBER 2-4, 2018 APRIL 5-7, 2019
Examining the Hard Side of Ministry: Curriculum:
Warning Signs: family abuse, social media, Choosing, Adapting, and Writing
bullying, drugs, mental health, and more
CONTACT: REGISTER ONLINE:
Dr. Leslie Long - llong@okcu.edu www.okumc.org/ywa
SPONSORED BY:
Oklahoma Conference Oklahoma City University, Wimberly
of The United Methodist Church School of Religion
18new people for new places
2018 Grant Awards | https://www.newpeoplenewplaces.org/
Increasing Our Global Footprint Project SHINE Leadership Development & Mobile Day
OU Wesley Foundation, Norman | $40,600 WFLU Student Intern Program (Year 2) Camps (Year 3)
McFarlin Memorial UMC, Norman | $26,140 OKUMC Camps & Retreats | $91,521
International students at OU find welcome,
meet Christ, and are sent out in leadership, Langston Wesley Foundation: Langston Many young people who have never had a
both to the campus and, upon graduation, to Children from four partner schools chance to go to camp are introduced to a
many scattered places around the world. populated by high-need families learn about life of faith when camp comes to their town
God in a VBS/Camp style setting during the through Mobile Day Camps. In every district,
Single Parent Groups & Upgraded school-year breaks when their parents still a host church and up to eight nearby towns
Communications Village UMC, Oklahoma have to work. will be invited to send their young people to
City | $21,090 a week-long day camp, where children from
McFarlin in Motion a variety of racial-ethnic backgrounds can
The 1300 single parents and Mobile Food Pantry (Year 3) McFarlin experience some first steps in knowing and
their children who live in and around Memorial UMC, Norman | $25,000 following Jesus.
The Village will have their unique needs
addressed through a program at Village Children and their families in underserved Methodist After School Tutoring (MAST)
UMC. neighborhoods around high-needs First UMC, Laverne | $2,640
elementary schools in Norman are
Worship on Hurd (Year 2) introduced to a church that wants to reach Younger elementary children in the Laverne
First UMC, Edmond | $30,000 toward them, building rapport and trust, area receive tutoring in English along with
and inviting them into the life of this vibrant a foundational knowledge of God through
Younger people attending a new worship church. worship and song. The children and their
service in a new space are meeting Christ families then connected with the church
and committing their lives to him through First Jenks members through relationship-building and
excellent worship and an intentional plan First UMC, Jenks | $26,700 invitations.
of discipleship. In only a few months, this
ministry has brought 15 new professions of Gen Xers and Millennials who recently International Fellowship
faith. moved to the Jenks area are finding a new Asbury UMC, Tulsa | $40,000
modern liturgical worship and focused
Oak Park Retreat Center (Year 2) outreach of hands-on mission. People from around the world who live in
Lost Creek UMC, Stillwater | $41,000 the Tulsa area are finding a new home for
Modern Worship Improvements worship and experiencing an intentional
Using their clear and intentional path of First UMC, Yukon | $18,600 pathway toward discipleship.
discipleship, Lost Creek UMC is investing
deeply in the children in and around the New young people moving into Yukon meet WFLU Student Intern Program (Year 2)
community of Perkins, and is multiplying its Jesus in a new modern worship service Langston Wesley Foundation, Langston |
effectiveness by partnering with many other with updated space and technology. They $16,275
community agencies and groups to renovate also participate in intentional discipleship
space that will become the Oak Park Retreat pathways in order to grow deeper in faith. Young adults attending Langston University
Center. experience ministry led by student interns,
Outreach Ministry - Interns (Year 2) who themselves are growing in faith and
Outstanding Wednesdays (Year 3) UCO Wesley Foundation, Edmond | $15,000 leadership while leading others.
Southern Hills UMC, OKC | $11,256
College students in Edmond experience a The Foundry at Heritage (Year 2)
Children aged 3-15 from nearby schools find burgeoning Wesley Foundation that offers Heritage UMC, Broken Arrow | $51,734
a new church home through a Wednesday a very specific pathway of discipleship and
after school program that engages them helps them grow in the love of God and their Young adults who have never been a part of
and their families in year-round activities neighbor, and in areas of leadership. Heritage UMC are now being formed in a
that center on art and community outreach powerful new ministry called The Foundry.
activities. With its outward focus and clearly-outlined
192019
New
pathway of discipleship, even a person
unexperienced with the faith can grow
Blessing Bags & Foster Family Outreach
First UMC, Antlers | $5,000
People
deeply in relationship to Jesus.
Collegial Connection Ministry (Year 2)
The growing numbers of foster children in
the Antlers area receive a note, personal
New
Quayle UMC, OKC | $33,200 visits, and a bag with personal items as
Youth and young adults in northeast
the beginning steps in a relationship with
the church family, who then invite them to
Places
Oklahoma City and in nearby Langston who specific church-sponsored activities.
have recently participated in an intentional
discipleship plan can now deepen their Friday Friends Ministry
Timeline
growth through an intentional plan of First UMC, Okmulgee | $9,600
leadership.
Children of working parents who are
Redemption Solutions affected by the new four-day school week in
Penn Ave.– Redemption UMC, OKC | Okmulgee are finding a Friday home in the
$30,709 church. Fed both nutritionally and spiritually, Accepting Applications
Youth and children who have one or more
these children are nurtured by church
volunteers and by a variety of partner groups
Early June 2018
parents who are incarcerated will now have in the community.
a 3/4-time youth director who is trained in
their specific needs, including family bonding Acts 2:4 - ESL Ministry
during and after the incarceration. Faithbridge UMC, Heavener | $20,000
Applications Due
Project FLAME (Year 2) Spanish speaking newcomers to the August 31, 2018
First UMC, Hominy | $5,000 Heavener area can learn English as a second
language in an accepting environment, at 11:59 pm
Residents of Hominy beyond the reach of while also being welcomed into a language-
The United Methodist Church will find friendly bilingual worship service and small
a monthly breakfast including prayer, group Bible studies led by some of our September 2018
Scripture, and encouragement. emerging new Hispanic leaders.
NPNP Committee
Thrift Store Evangelism Initial Evaluations
Living Water UMC, Glenpool | $56,423
2018 Grant Total $747,938
Visitors to a thrift store in Glenpool
are finding a new place for Bible study,
# of # of October 2018
District Applicants Awards
discipleship, and worship through this
church’s creative redemption of needed Cimarron 1 1
NPNP Interviews
space that was otherwise underused. Council Oak 8 4
Inviting Piedmont Crossroads 10 7
First UMC, Piedmont | $130,450 Green Country 4 1
Heartland 7 5
New people around Piedmont who respond
to a creative new first contact by the church Lake Country 3 2
will be invited to join a journey of discipleship Northern Prairie 3 2
and growing in faith. Wichitas 2 0
Other 3 1
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20Saint Yootz Day
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018
CONCERT
Concert is included in your park
admission price.
CONCERT FEATURING
TOBY MAC
MEALS - DEALS
Tickets for $10
Includes 3 chicken strips, chips,
cookie and drink served 4 - 6 p.m. at
Flapjacks Cook House
The pavillion is available for use from
4 - 7 p.m.
An annual fundraising event for family and friends
...ain’t over yet of all ages to support.
YOUTH SERVICE
FRONTIER CITY OKLAHOMA CITY
MORE INFORMATION
Park hours: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call (800) 231-4166, Ext. 2199;
(405) 530-2199; mdecastro@okumc.org
Tickets Sales
EVENT SPONSORED BY
$25 per person
THE CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRY
Children 2 and under admitted free
Oklahoma United Methodist Ministry Center
Includes • Park admission • Concert 1501 NW 24th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3635
Church Vans & Buses park FREE
SEASON PASS HOLDERS
Use your season pass, but please make
a donation to YSF at the ticket booth
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018
OUR TICKET BOOTH
Located at the old will-call building
front gate area from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS:
21 www.okumc.org/youthy Skyline Urban Ministry provides groceries, meals, clothing,
eye exams, and dignity to Oklahomans living in poverty.
Skyline Urban Ministry nurtures disciples of patrons to see, receive, and give the tangible and
Christ to deeper relationships with Christ and intangible love and grace of Christ.
new levels of compassion and respect for those
living on the margins by promoting a change How can Skyline be a partner with you in serving
in heart through relationships built by serving those who live on the margins in your community?
shoulder-to-shoulder with one another.
Contact us at:
Skyline makes disciples of Christ through 405-632-2644 | www.skylineurbanministry.org
providing opportunities for volunteers, staff, and Facebook @SkylineUrbanMinistry
Commission on
archives and history
The ministry of memory recognizes the importance of promoting distinctive Wesleyan and United Methodist traditions and recognizing and
celebrating historically significant people, events, and sites in the Oklahoma Conference.
CURRENT PROGRAMS CONFERENCE ARCHIVES OKLAHOMA UNITED
METHODIST HISTORICAL
Historic Site Recognition: Is your The Conference Archives are located on the SOCIETY
church associated with an historic event, fifth floor of the Dulaney-Browne Library on
development, or personality of strong the campus of Oklahoma City University. The OUMHS is the public face of Archives
historic significance to the Oklahoma Christina Wolf, Conference Archivist, stands & History in Oklahoma. Membership in the
Conference? Begin the process of ready to assist you with your research needs, Society helps to support the Conference
nominating your church as an Oklahoma whether you are researching your church’s Archives and provides opportunities
Conference Historic Site by visiting the history or researching your Methodist for sharing the history and heritage of
Commission website. genealogical roots. Methodism in Oklahoma. The Annual
Luncheon scheduled during Annual
Local Church Archives: Your church should Christina Wolf, Archivist Conference is just one opportunity to come
maintain its own local church archives. Do Archives & Special Collections, Dulaney- learn about the history of the Conference.
you need help in setting up an archive? Browne Library, Oklahoma City University
Visit our website for more information and dblarchives@okcu.edu | 405-208-5919 Membership is only $10 per conference year.
resources. For more information and/or to become a
Reading Room: member, visit our information booth during
https://www.okumc.org/Archives_History Dulaney-Browne Library Room 508 Annual Conference.
Reading Room Hours:
September – April: 9 am – 5 pm, Mondays –
Fridays; May-August: By appointment
Archives & Special Collections website: http://libguides.okcu.edu/Archives_home
221501 NW 24th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106-3635
CJAMM Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries 405.530.2015 | 405.530.2014 | Fax: 405.530.2049
kharlin@okumc.org | www.cjamm.org
The vision of the Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries flourishes under the leadership of Kristen
Harlin, executive director, developing ministries for Oklahoma United Methodists to serve in mission
for the care of prisoners and their families. CJAMM oversees three Redemption Churches located in
Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Lawton; two New Day Camps for children of incarcerated parents (ages
8-14); and two Exodus Houses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for ex-offenders reentering society.
REDEMPTION UMC
The three Redemption Churches offer services twice weekly along with
classes such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Thinking for
a Change, Relapse Prevention, Parenting for Prevention, Cage Your Rage,
Disciple Bible Study, Confirmation, Computer Training, Budgeting and more.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Become a DOC-badged volunteer and attend
services, teach a class, aid with transportation, provide food, monetary
donations and prayer. Contact Lawton Aldersgate at (580) 355-4230, Tulsa
St. Luke’s at (918) 585-9637, OKC Penn Avenue at (405) 528-0963 for more
information on each program.
EXODUS HOUSE
Exodus House Tulsa and Oklahoma City follow a six-month
residential program for equipping released ex-offenders and their
families in becoming productive, self-supporting, cohesive family
units. Residents move into a fully-furnished apartment sponsored
by various churches, UMWs, UMMs, and Sunday school classes.
Residents find employment, establish savings accounts, and are
held accountable in a healthy, Christian, drug-free environment.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donate household items, sponsor
a resident (suggested at $400/month), mentoring, grounds
upkeep, refurbishing outside of apartments, help with office
expenses, vehicle maintenance and gas for donation pickups,
apartment sponsors, monetary donations and prayer.
NEW DAY CAMPS
New Day Camp is a week-long camp for children with at least one incarcerated
parent. Camp I, held in June, is for children ages 8-11 and Camp II, held in July, is
for youth ages 12-14. Both are at Camp Cross Point on Lake Texoma. There is no
cost for the campers and transportation is provided and arranged throughout
the state of Oklahoma. We pride ourselves on maintaining a volunteer ratio of
one adult per two campers. Each child receives unconditional love, a teddy bear,
a backpack, a Bible, any needed clothing items and a week of just being a “kid.”
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Volunteer at camp; supply health and beauty items for
the “store”; donate water shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen (non-aerosol
varieties); sponsor a camper for $250; help with transportation through your
local United Methodist church; monetary donations; and prayer.
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Learning Together for the Transformation of the World ADULT
Weekend School - July 20-22
One Day Plus - July 22-23 STUDIES
Spiritual Growth
Study
Children and Youth Studies
What About Our
Sr. High - Michael Smith Money Special Interest Study
Is It Just Money?
Jr. High - Rev. Glenda Skinner-Noble Kathy Caldron
Is It Just Money? Embracing Wholeness:
Elementary Age Children - Faye Perry An Earth Perspective
Money Matters for Covenantal Living
For more information, contact: Geographic Study Rev. Greg Tener
Betty Prentice, dean: bettyjeanprentice@gmail.com Missionary
Sue Helms, asst. dean: sahelms@sbcglobal.net Conferences of the U.S.
Download registration forms at Rev. Meri Whitaker
www.okumc.org/umwprograms
CEU 1 - Weekend School (8 hours in class)
Sponsored by Oklahoma Conference United Methodist Women and Mission and Service Ministry Team
Save The date!
OSU Wesley Foundation
Open House
Saturday, September 1
823 West University
Stillwater, OK 74074
okstatewesley.org
info@okstatewesley.org
405.372.5830
245-DAY ACADEMY THE ACADEMY RHYTHM
The Academy is a five-day experience of community
FOR SPIRITUAL living in the monastic tradition. The nature of the
Academy requires full-time participation. The rhythm of
the day is punctuated by:
FORMATION Worship - morning, afternoon, and evening
Lecture - morning and afternoon
Periods of Silence - morning and afternoon
Heaven on Earth The Great Silence - overnight
Finding the Center in Uncentered Times Listening Circles - evening
Meals - in community
These are strange and disquieting times Free Time - for rest, hiking, conversations, and
we live in, full of conflict, stress, and
rapid change. We often pray “Your
kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.”
FEES
Lodge Double................................................$555
How can we stay so centered in the loving
compassion of God that we can cooperate Lodge Single ................................................ $655
with the Spirit in bearing its gifts into the
world? Cabins...........................................................$500
After August 23, only double cabin lodging available.
REV. SUZANNE SEATON SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Suzanne Seaton will be
presenting on the topic: A Members of the Oklahoma Conference of The United
Sacred Dance: Contemplation Methodist Church, OIMC, lay and clergy, will receive a
and Action grant of $175 automatically.
Others are encouraged to seek assistance from local
and denominational sources, such as women’s and
DR. FRANK ROGERS JR. men’s groups or continuing education grants.
Frank Rogers will be
presenting on the topic: ONLINE REGISTRATION
Finding Our Compassionate
Center in Turbulent Times Register online:
www.okumc.org/SpiritualFormationAcademy
Please make note:
Final Payment due by
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018.
OCTOBER 21-26, 2018 For more event information contact:
Kathy Leithner
Canyon Camp | Hinton, OK 918-533-8218
25“Get On The Bus”
To Little Rock & Memphis
September 20-23, 2018
Join Bishop Nunn and other
United Methodists around
the state as we travel to
the National Civil Rights
Museum in Memphis, TN,
and Little Rock Central
High School in Little Rock,
AR.
While on a chartered bus,
we will have conversations
about race relations,
racism, white privilege,
social bias, and intercultural
competence.
The cost is $295 per person
(double hotel occupancy).
This trip is sponsored by the Oklahoma United
Methodist Commission on Strengthening the For more information,
Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC-21) , contact Rev. Twila Gibbens
the Commission on Religion and Race (CORR), at 918-508-9079 or
the Oklahoma Board of Church and Society, and twila.gibbens@gmail.com
the “Get on the Bus” design team. This trip is a or Rev. Trina Bose North at
follow up to the 2017 Retreat in Tulsa - “Get on 405-535-8288.
the Bus-Let’s Talk About Race” - also sponsored
by SBC-21, CORR, Church and Society, and the Register online at
“Get on the Bus” design team. www.okumc.org
by August 1, 2018.
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2018 Conference Camps Schedule
CANYON EGAN
JUNE JUNE
EGAN
GRADE CAMP CODE DATE GRADE CAMP CODE DATE
6-8 CLUE Jr. 1U1 June 4-8 6-8 Journey 2Y1 June 6-10
3-5 Growin' in Grace 1G1 June 11-13 7-Grad Camp United 2A1 June 11-15
Council Oak
6 6th Grade Camp 1X1 June 11-15
1-2 Sonshine 2S1 June 16-17
3-5 Joy–Creative Arts 1J1 June 15-17
7-Grad Green Country 2R1 June 18-22
1-2 Sonshine 1S1 June 16-17
3-5 Growin' in Grace 2G1 June 25-27
7-8 Wilderness 1W1 June 16-22
6 6th Grade Camp 2X1 June 25-29
7-Grad Spark 1P1 June 25-29
JULY
JULY
GRADE CAMP CODE DATE
GRADE CAMP CODE DATE
9-Grad Lead - High School 2C1 July 2-6
3-5 Growin' in Grace 1G2 July 16-18 Formerly CYME
6-8 Lead - Mid High 1E1 July 16-20 3-5 Joy - Creative Arts 2J1 July 6-8
Formerly JEM
1-2 Sonshine 2S2 July 7-8
1-2 Sonshine 1S2 July 21-22
3-5 Growin' in Grace 2G2 July 16-18
9-Grad CLUE Sr. 1U2 July 23-27
6 6th Grade Camp 2X2 July 16-20
CROSSPOINT OFFSITE
JUNE OFFSITE
GRADE CAMP CODE DATE GRADE CAMP CODE DATE
1-2 Sonshine 3S1 June 23-24 9-Grad Dayspring WOW 4D1 July 5-9
7-Grad CP Youth Camp 3H1 June 25-29 9-Grad Trek 1 Sr. High 4K1 June 23-30
JULY 6-8 Trek 2 Jr. High 4K2 July 14-22
GRADE CAMP CODE DATE
9-Grad Dayspring South 3D1 July 9-13
6 6th Grade Camp 3X1 July 13-15
3-5 Growin' in Grace 3G1 July 13-15
Transforming Lives...Growing Leaders
31Photo by: Levi T. McKay, NWTX Communications, 2016
Service of Celebration and Holy Communion
Quest
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 | 10:00 a.m.
The Freede Center, Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19
GATHERING 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP 10:00 a.m.
The asterisk † denotes that one is invited to stand as he or she is able.
Today the Oklahoma Conference gathers for the opening of our 2018 Annual Conference.
As we enter into worship please note:
• Silence or turn off all electronic devices.
• To respond to wheat-based bread allergies and extend the accessibility of Christ’s table, all communion stations are
gluten-free. Communion will be received by district and served by the respective District Superintendent and Lay
Leader of each district.
32GATHERING MUSIC Korean First UMC
“This Is Amazing Grace” This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness That You would take my place
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger That You would bear my cross
The King of Glory, the King above all kings You lay down Your life
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder That I would be set free
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder Oh, Jesus, I sing for
The King of Glory, the King above all kings All that You’ve done for me
This is amazing grace Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
This is unfailing love Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
That You would take my place Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
That You would bear my cross Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Oh, Jesus, I sing for Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
All that You’ve done for me Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter This is amazing grace
The King of Glory, the King of Glory This is unfailing love
Who rules the nations with truth and justice That You would take my place
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance That You would bear my cross
The King of Glory, the King above all kings You lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You’ve done for me
“Reckless Love” And I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You
give Yourself away
Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of
You have been so, so good to me God, yeah
Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
You have been so, so kind to me There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of Coming after me
God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the There’s no wall You won’t kick down
ninety-nine Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me
I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You give
Yourself away There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of Mountain You won’t climb up
God, yeah Coming after me
When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me There’s no wall You won’t kick down
You have been so, so good to me Lie You won’t tear down, coming after me
When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me
You have been so, so kind to me Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of
God
And oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the
God ninety-nine
Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the
ninety-nine And I couldn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it, still, You give
Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of
God, yeah
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