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| Ice Storm Response |
| February 1, 2010
Message from Richard Norman, VIM Disaster Response --Many parts of our state have been hit by a devastating ice storm.
Our main connection in helping to organize a response to the victims of this disaster is our partnership with the Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (OKVOAD). Hundreds of people have been serving those in need from the early hours of the storm during the emergency phase of this disaster.
The first priority efforts have involved food, shelter and medical needs. These OKVOAD partners spend tireless hours of pre-event preparation, training, funding and communicating and that is why they can respond effectively Read more>>
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| Sexual Ethics Training: Sacred Trust: Boundary Issues for Clergy |
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All appointed clergy (as well as those who might be considered for future appointment) are required to attend sexual ethics trainingbefore annual conference. Participants must commit to the entire time. You may attend a location close to your district or whatever site and date best fits your schedule. All those who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion with a copy placed in their file.
ALL RSVPS MUST BE INTO YOUR DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT BY FEBRUARY 8 (see Conference Web Calendar. Click in the District Calendar tab for Dates and Locations)
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| Current News |
| Day at the Legislature
The annual Day at the Legislature, set for Feb. 10, will focus on four issues: criminal justice, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence. In a change from previous years, the program will begin with morning sessions and lunch at First Christian Church, 36th and Walker, Oklahoma City. Afternoon meetings with legislators will take place at the state Capitol. more>>
Tulsa-based Engineers In Action get UMCOR funds
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has announced a grant of $9,600 to Tulsa-based Engineers In Action (EIA). The engineers group was formed out of the partnership between the Evangelical Methodist Church of Bolivia and the Oklahoma Conference. David Stephenson leads the Bolivia-Oklahoma ministry committee and is pastor at Skiatook UMC. more>>
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Shear joy
A Bedlam competition at Skiatook-First collected 1,500 cans of food for Skiatook Emergency Assistance Center in November. Youth Director B.J. Danner promised youth members could style his hair if the 150-member congregation met that goal. When Pastor David Stephenson spurred the United Methodist Men to join the effort, one individual vowed a big contribution if the youth also got to buzz-cut "OU" in the pastor's hair. (Rev. Stephenson is a third-generation OSU graduate.) The result? During church on Nov. 22, both leaders sported unusual haircuts, mixtures of orange and crimson—and the food gifts from the congregation surely helped people who are hungry!
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How you can help the
Haiti disaster relief effort |
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Oklahoma Volunteers In Mission is providing updates on the OKVIM Web site. Also, The United Methodist News Service (UMNS) is providing UM-related updates online.
Monetary donations to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). To give online: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/umcor
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Conference-wide Confirmation Retreat
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For 6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth
Church Registration/Brochure
Individual Registration Form
2010 Dates
Feb. 12-13 - Canyon Camp
Feb. 26-27 - Cross Point
March 5-6 - Camp Egan |
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