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Companion Diocese Uruguay
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of Oklahoma and Uruguay. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
New Web site:
http://uruguay.anglican.org/
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The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
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The Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday, August 12. |
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We Are Epiok.org
August 5, 2011
Issue 25 |
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Ordinations
Congratulations to our four newest clergy!
Tim and Kirsten Baer - Tim is serving at St. John's Tulsa, and Kirsten is at St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow.
Blake Woods is now serving at St. Dunstan's, Tulsa.
Edmund James ordained on May 15, is serving at Trinity, Eufaula.
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Santa Maria Virgen, OKC Annual Party
Come join Santa Maria Virgen for a fun filled day of music, food, games, and a dunking booth. With the purchase of a $5 raffle ticket, you have a chance of winning a 47" television, pool, and many more gifts.The fun starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m. Santa Maria is located at 5500 S. Western OKC, OK. For information, call 405 631 6747. |
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Kairos of Oklahoma Prison Ministry
I recently heard a sermon in which the priest said that one way to evangelize was to listen to someone and to develop a relationship with that person. Prison systems are funded in such a way that they can do little more than warehouse the people who have been locked away for what they did. They rely on volunteers to minister to these people in hopes of making a difference in their lives. Kairos is one of these ministries and is modeled after Cursillo. It starts with a 3 day weekend of talks, posters, food, and most of all discussion. Kairos team members are called to listen and love, not to judge or change. We are advocates of God's love not prisoners or prisons. When you listen and love the Holy Spirit can work miracles beyond our imagination. As good as the week end is what makes Kairos a powerful ministry is that it does stop there. We have continued contact which reinforces the recognition of God's love. As Christians we believe that lives can and will be changed. Those who work in prison ministry can witness to the fact that God has the power to change the lives of people for whom society has given up, and He uses it.
Preparations are being made for Kairos #10 at Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville. If you feel the call to minister to the people that society has forgotten or would just like to see if God does what he says, or would just like more information, feel free to contact me or anyone associated with Kairos. If you cannot participate your prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Chuck Evans
chuck@efs.tzo.com
251.300.7620 |
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St. Simeon's Western Days: Bonanza Bash
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The Center for Youth Ministry
LeaderResources announces their new Center for Youth Ministry. For one low price, you can download all the lessons you need from Journey to Adulthood (J2A), Making it Real & Relevant (MRR) or two other youth curricula -- PLUS easy, ready-to-go youth retreats, fundraisers, parent support & confirmation programs!
Check them out at www.LeaderResources.org/cym. |
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Brotherhood of St. Lawrence
Steak Cook-Off
The Brotherhood of St. Lawrence of Trinity Episcopal, Tulsa OK, will be hosting the 3rd annual Oklahoma Steak Cook-off competition on August 27th (for additional information http://oksteakcookoff.com/). The event will take place on Trinity's campus from 11 am to 7pm. Last year over 2,300 people enjoyed a steak dinner in beautiful downtown. The OCSC has raised over $40,000 for groups including the Iron Gate, Habitat for Humanity, Community Food Bank, Gardens of Faith, New Hope and Rebuilding Together Tulsa. All proceeds from the competition and the steak dinners go to lend a hand to these worthy charities. There will also be over 100 classic and collector cars and motorcycles on display in the area around the cooking competition.
Tickets for this great event are on sale for $20 per person which will include a 16oz rib-eye steak cooked by one of the 50+ competitors plus a salad and a baked potato. If you would like to attend, tickets may be purchased on line at the above web site. |
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Godly Play Training Offered
The Rev. Judy Gann will be offering a Godly Play Training event on August 13, starting at 9 a.m. at Christ Church, Tulsa. This training is open to anyone interested in exploring Godly Play as a Sunday morning offering. |
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VBS's Cover the State
St. Augustine's of Canterbury, OKC, held a "Live Like Jesus Did" Lock-In. They started at 1 p.m. on Saturday and ended at the completion of the 8:30 a.m. worship service. 28 Children were in attendance, along with parents, and approximately 15 spent the night in their tents. The group made bread and cooked it for dinner and breakfast, made homemade butter and painted with boiled and strained fruits and vegetables. At night, prior to bed, our resident "rabbi" told the story of creation. The Rev. Dana Orwig came and taught us Jewish songs and dance to add to the event.
 
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25th Annual Honor Dance at Whirlwind
Join us for the Twenty-Fifth annual Honor Dance at Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family in Watonga, Oklahoma. The dance is Saturday, September 10 starting at 1:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Oklahoma Council on Indian Ministries and Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family.
Let us know if you are bringing a group so we can plan on how many are coming for dinner. Contact The Rev. Jim Kee-Rees with any questions you may have about the day, cell 405-974-0024, e-mail jkeerees@epiok.org.
Whirlwind Mission is located one mile east on Hwy 33 from the intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 281. The new dance grounds are on the south side of the highway across the street from Legion Park.
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Call for Artists and Craftsmen for
Canterbury Faire 2011
A festival featuring art, children's activities, food, and entertainment for all ages.
Event Date: Saturday, October 1
Application Deadline: Friday, August 26
If you work in acrylic, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, watercolor, photography, wood, pottery, oil, graphics, textiles, glass, or other medium, plan now to exhibit and sell your artwork at St. Augustine's Canterbury Faire.
To get an application packet with more information:
http://staugustine.episcopaloklahoma.org
email your request to staugustine@sbcglobal.net and put "Canterbury Faire" in the subject line
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STRUM AND DRUM FESTIVAL PLANNED
This year's event will be offered October 28 and 29, at All Souls' Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City, OK. The change is being made to keep costs down and allow for those in the area to attend without spending the night away from home. Lynn and Lindy Hearn, along with our own Hal Greenwood will work with the "strummers" and Morgan Ibe and Josh Keegan both of OKC, along with others, will work on the "drum" side.
We will end on Saturday with a Strum and Drum Eucharist at 3 p.m., which will be open to the public.
Further regisrtation information will be available soon.
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A Women's Retreat
CREATION
CENTERED
SPIRITUALITY:
And God Called
Creation
"Good"
8-9 October 2011
St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center
Retreat Facilitator: The Rev. Debora L. Jennings
Want more information, contact Pam Hudson, 2800 N.W. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. |
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Safeguarding God's Children Training Opportunities
We have been working hard to provide Safeguarding training sessions so that all clergy, including deacons, would have an opportunity to be trained. It is our intention that all clergy and deacons complete Safeguarding God's Children training by the end of the year. In order to help you out, we have scheduled the following training opportunities:
August 9 St. Paul's, Claremore - 10 a.m.
September 20 Diocesan Center, OKC - 10 a.m.
October 13 St. Andrew's, Stillwater - 10 a.m.
November 19 St. Basil's, Tahlequah - 10 a.m.
December 5 St. Luke's, Chickasha - 5:30 p.m.
These trainings should take about 3 hours long.
August 12 Train the Trainer opportunity at the Diocesan Offices beginning at 9:30 a.m. This training will take about 5 1/2 hours long. You should bring your lunch and $5 to cover drinks and snacks.
Safeguarding God's Children is required of all clergy and deacons who are active in ministry within the diocese, including clergy that serve as supply. Attendance at one of these trainings is mandatory. Safeguarding must be retaken every 5 years for clergy.
These trainings are open to all in people of the Diocese. Even if you have had safeguarding in the past, you must recertify every 5 years to keep current. You can download the registration form at:
http://www.epiok.org/resources/safeguarding_god_s_children.html
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Closing - Prayer for August
"God, you send rains in season. It is a season of need in Oklahoma. Send more rain to that parched land and more again across all the thirsty southern states. Find a small and willing cloud sitting bored over some vacant part of the Caribbean, and give it a push toward Oklahoma City. Make a Hurricane, perhaps, not strong enough to destroy, but filled with warmed moisture and send it North. We ask you for rain. Let the drought unite many millions to ask you for help. We trust in you. You made the world to need the waters of heaven. You made the world to need the waters of life. You are the source of rain. We ask you. Let it rain. In Jesus name."
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
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