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Your guide for weekly, ministry prayer requests
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
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• Sunday School/Small Groups • Include in your quiet time
• Prayer Ministry • Memorize missionary’s
• Publish in newsletter/bulletins key verse
• Social media
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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
Photo Courtesy IMB
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 ProgramJan. 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 910 Prayer Guide Photo Courtesy IMB | Cooperative Program
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 11Feb. 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 ProgramFeb. 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 13Feb. 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 ProgramCooperative Program | Prayer Guide
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IMBMarch 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 ProgramMarch 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 17March 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 ProgramMarch 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 1920 Prayer Guide Photo Courtesy IMB | Cooperative Program
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 21April 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 ProgramApril 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 23April 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 ProgramCooperative Program | Prayer
Photo Guide 25
Courtesy IMBMay 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 ProgramMay 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 27May 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 ProgramMay 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 29May 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 ProgramCooperative Program | Prayer Guide
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IMBJune 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 ProgramJune 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 33June 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 ProgramJune 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 3536
Photo Prayer Guide
Courtesy IMB | Cooperative ProgramJuly 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 37July 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 ProgramJuly 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 39July 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.
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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 ProgramAug. 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 43Aug. 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 ProgramAug. 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 45Aug. 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
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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 ProgramSept. 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.
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Cooperative Program | Prayer Guide 49Sept. 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 ProgramSept. 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
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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 53Oct. 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 ProgramOct. 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 55Oct. 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.
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56 Prayer Guide | Cooperative ProgramOct. 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 5758 Prayer Guide Photo Courtesy IMB | Cooperative Program
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 59Nov. 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 ProgramNov. 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 61Nov. 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
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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.
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64 Prayer Guide | Cooperative ProgramDec. 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 65Dec. 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 ProgramDec. 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.
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