Nueva Esperanza creates chapel

Joe Lynch, left, and Daniel Llanos-Jimenez pray at the chapel dedication. In Tulsa, a new prayer chapel was dedicated May 23 by the Nueva Esperanza congregation. The Hispanic congregation and Rose Hill UMC share the building at 748 N....

Mexican bishop leads Tulsa celebration

An ethnic meal draws a crowd at Nueva Esperanza church in Tulsa during a weekend of anniversary activities. A bishop of The Methodist Church in Mexico helped Tulsa’s Nueva Esperanza UMC celebrate another year in ministry. Rev. Dr....

Ridgecrest welcomes Hispanic congregation

Joint worship set On March 21, Bishop Hayes will preach at OKC-Linwood, in a joint morning worship service combining congregations of four UM churches—Ridgecrest, St. John’s, Clark, and Linwood. ...

'Though we are small, we praise God and thank you' - Living the Plan

Updates from the six Hispanic congregations in Oklahoma were compiled this summer by Daniel Llanos-Jimenez of Tulsa, who chairs the Conference’s Hispanic Ministries Society and leads Nueva Esperanza UMC. Highlights from his report are shared here. By Rev. Daniel Llanos-Jimenez We are part of the dynamic personality of United Methodism. Our Conference committee consists of a Financial Committee and what we call the...

Congregations connect in state's northwest - Living the Plan

From left are Tenssy Romero, Ana Estrada, and Gloria Guajardo, standing beside the 15-passenger van their church received as a gift. ...

Spotlight on Hispanic Ministries

Leaders at a Canyon Camp retreat for youths include, from left, Jonathan Huerta of Guymon, Manuela Rojas and Perla Goody, both of Pauls Valley. Photos by Kelly Atkison   Eight reach out across Oklahoma The Hispanic Ministries Committee of Oklahoma Conference provides guidance for eight UM congregations. This summary of their faith witness was compiled by Amelia Snyder. WOODWARD DISTRICT • Panhandle Hispanic Ministry, at El Buen Pastor UMC, Guymon. Launched in...

Bishops' Week focus is 'Discipling Hispanics'

The 2006 focus for Bishops’ Week is "Discipling Hispanics: A 21st Century Mission Challenge." Dates are June 22-24 for the event at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville, Ark. Keynote speaker is Justo L. Gonzalez, who is credited with a crucial role in the Hispanic Summer Program, theological education sponsored by 38 seminaries and universities. Workshops include: "Helping Non-Hispanic Congregations Reach Hispanics," "Hispanic Ministry in Rural Areas," "Nurture and Support for Hispanic Clergy," and...

Merger builds bridge between two cultures

OKC-Hillcrest and Fuente de Vida merge By Holly McCray A new bilingual congregation in Oklahoma City will hold its first worship service on the first Sunday in June. On April 30, a church conference was conducted at OKC-Hillcrest UMC by District Superintendent Jim Gragg, and the members voted to invite Fuente de Vida and Hispanic pastor Tino Espinoza to join with them as one congregation. "The plan is for the new church to determine its name, and the members of the Fuente de Vida...

Bishop's week

  Spotlight is on Hispanic ministry The 2006 focus for Bishops’ Week is "Discipling Hispanics: A 21st Century Mission Challenge." Dates are June 22-24 for the event at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville, Ark. Keynote speaker is Justo L. Gonzalez of Rio Grande Conference. Workshops include: "Helping Non-Hispanic Congregations Reach Hispanics," "Hispanic Ministry in Rural Areas," "Nurture and Support for Hispanic Clergy," and "Cultural and Generational Diversity in Hispanic...