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Opportunities
Written: 1/2/2009
Part-time Administrative Assistant: Annual Conference Council, Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church. (must be willing and available to transition to a full-time position) Application deadline: January 31, 2009 Skills required: Strong computer skills (including Power Point, Wor...

70 churches are making Christmas merrier
Written: 12/12/2008
More than 70 Oklahoma churches intend to serve more than 7,000 families this Christmas through Project Noel. At four regional locations, representatives from the registered churches are now picking up gift items for the families ...

A flood of buckets
Written: 12/12/2008
Rows of UMCOR flood buckets, ready for shipment, line the walls at Centenary UMC on Nov. 2 during the Lawton District Conference and Awards Banquet. Framed certificates were presented to district “Flood Bucket Heroes.” ...

School of Religion names Teel outstanding graduate
Written: 12/12/2008
The Distinguished Alumna award is presented to Charlotte Teel, second from right, by Jacque Fiegel, president of the OCU Alumni Association; Mark Davies, dean of the Wimberly School of Religion; and OCU President Tom McDaniel. Charlotte Teel w...

Clergy Family
Written: 12/12/2008
In memoriam Mary Frances Noblitt Milhouse, 97, of Franklin, Ind., died Nov. 23, 2008. She was the widow of Bishop Paul W. Milhouse, who served the Oklahoma Area 1968-1980. Mary Frances...

Skyline JETS program expands to 3rd site
Written: 12/12/2008
Students in the newest JETS program gather at the OKC-Epworth church sign. By Aloise McCullough Hosting the JETs program was something OKC-Epworth church wanted to make happen for children in the neighborhood. ...

Living the Plan - Local Church Leader Workshops emphasize the new Strategic Plan
Written: 12/12/2008
Strategic Plan resources www.okumc.org Local Church Leader Workshop brochures www.okumc.org/LCLWRegistration ...

Living the Plan - Who visits small churches?
Written: 12/12/2008
How do we help people relate to God? —From the Fruitful Congregations Grid, Strategic Plan By Lewis A. Parks When small church lay and clergy leaders gather, their first comments often reflect an anger, defensiveness, and ...

Briefly
Written: 12/12/2008
Coming in January Watch your mailbox for the Winter issue of Contact, the Magazine. Theme is "Body Builders," based on Romans 12. All Contact newspaper subscribers receive free copies. Campaign urges TV viewing On Jan. 1...

Iraqis have a ball with Sulphur gifts
Written: 12/12/2008
In Iraq, Maj. Andrew Ballenger hands out soccer balls, gifts from Sulphur residents to the children. Children in Iraq received free soccer balls, uniforms, and shoes, thanks to the generosity of Sulphur residents. Wh...

Addiction ministry extends model to African UMs
Written: 12/12/2008
Two leaders of UM chemical dependency ministries join Annette Harper, left, in Côte d’Ivôire, Africa. They are Bishop Benjamin Boni, episcopal leader in Côte d’Ivôire, and Melissa Davis of North Carolina. ...

TEEM raises $280,000
Written: 12/12/2008
Funds aid work with impoverished people By Laura Gamble TEEM (The Education and Employment Ministry) raised more than $280,000 in pledges and cash for its ministry when it held the first-ever TEEM Builders Luncheon, on Nov. 11 at ...

Opportunities
Written: 12/12/2008
Opening for an Older Adult Ministry Coordinator:  Part-time coordinator needed to lead Older Adult Ministry. The successful candidate will oversee pastoral care, ministry, programs and activities for the over 65 constituents, both active ...

Extravagant generosity
Written: 12/12/2008
It’s not too late There is still time to make a year-end gift to your beloved United Methodist church or ministry. Gifts should be ma...

Guthrie church receives prestigious grant
Written: 12/12/2008
Renovation plans are advancing for historic Guthrie-First UMC. The church design, in the Akron Plan architectural style, is rare today. This Thanksgiving, the people of Guthrie-First United Methodist Church were extra thankful. T...

Digest Additions Issue 12/12/08
Written: 12/12/2008
Financial deadlines noted End-of-year financial deadlines were reported by the Oklahoma Conference Treasurer’s Office. • Jan. 9—Apportionment contributions must be received by the office as of this date to count for 2008. • Jan. 16—Deadline for Conference committee...

Expressions of worship
Written: 11/21/2008
    Expressions of worship Young-adult church leaders recently ...

New ideas emerge for meaningful worship
Written: 11/21/2008
Nathan Mattox, left, pastor of Morris UMC, and presenter Jonny Baker By Holly McCray Errant notions about emerging worship faded as two authorities on the concept gave it solid defin...

Art students create costumed fun for homeless children
Written: 11/21/2008
Associate Dean Melanie Shelley and sophomore Carla Yoselow, back row, deliver custom-made Halloween costumes, modeled here by Blake, 9, and Cody, 11. ...

Two McAlester churches vote to merge
Written: 11/21/2008
On Jan. 1, Grand Avenue and Wesley churches will unite as First UMC ...