We Are Epiok.org

November 9, 2012

Issue 44

We shall find the stars.

In strength, courage, hope, and love.

Who is Jesus Christ. 

Summer Camp 2013 Applications Posted

A job description for St. Crispin's Summer staff  and application are now on-line at: http://www.epiok.org/camps/stcrispins.html. This includes summer staff, deans, volunteers, nurses, and chaplains! We will do staff interviews on 4, 2013, at the Diocesan Offices.

St. Mary's Episcopal School Begins Search for Head of School

St. Mary's Episcopal School, Edmond, has posted the profile for the Head of School. For more information, you may click on:

http://www.epiok.org/deployment.html       

Safeguarding God's Children

Safeguarding God's People

The second part of our Safeguarding series is Safeguarding God's People. It is designed for all clergy and those in leadership positions or who are in supervisory position, and those who are in a pastoral relationship. This training is in two  parts: Harassment and Exploitation. Right now, we are trying to get all the clergy trained. There will be another offering of this training on November 27, 2012, at St. Dunstan's, Tulsa, PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT. It will start at 11 a.m. and takes right at 4 hours. You should plan to bring your lunch with you. If you will be attending this event, please contact Sabrina Evans at the Diocesan Offices so she can be sure to have an adequate number of handouts.

Moms In Prayer Group

St. Mary's School team of Prayer Warriors   (l - r) Gayle Jones, Kimberly Webb, Karla Launhardt, Donna Goins, and Julie McDonough

St. Mary's Episcopal School in Edmond has hosted a Moms in Prayer (MIP) group for the past several years.  A part of the MIP International, the group is an interdenominational, Christ-centered prayer ministry made up of moms, grandmom, aunts and any woman desiring to pray for children in the school.  The group meets once a week and follows an order of praise, confession, thanksgiving and prayers of intercession.  The group also lifts one teacher up each week, as well as four to five students.  By the end of the academic year, every faculty and staff member, and each student has been prayed for by name. For more information about MIP International, or to start a group in your church or school, contact www.momsinprayer.org.

The Church of the Redeemer Welcomes Bishop Ed and Wife Debbie

On Sunday, October 21, 2012, The Church of the Redeemer in Oklahoma City celebrated the visitation of Bishop Ed and his lovely wife Debbie. Bishop Ed presided over the service which included one (1) baptism and eleven individuals for confirmation. This was Bishop Ed's first visit to Redeemer since he installed Father Morgan Ibe as Rector two years ago. In his homily, Bishop Ed noted the milestones that have been achieved at Redeemer since his last visit.

There's A Big Fair Coming to St. Paul's on November 11th

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OUR DIOCESAN CHURCHES

One of the actions taken at Convention last week was to commit our Diocese to the National Church's Fifth Mark of Mission: "To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth" - and you can begin by coming to the

WHOLE CREATION COMMUNITY FAIR

THIS SUNDAY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL!

The Cathedral's WCC group has organized 15-20 fascinating exhibitors eager to tell you all about how you can mindfully integrate the care of Creation into your parish's daily life and walk with a lighter footprint on this Planet Earth. The Whole Creation Community ministry is built in the classic three-legged stool format, which includes prayer, education, and action.  The Fair will be a major piece of our educational effort-and you'll find much there that will move you to prayer and action as well.

One of our exhibitors, The Regional Food Bank, has asked us to bring bagged leaves which they will use to make compost for their organic gardens.  Let's bring them a whole truckful for their so-good cause! They'll even teach you how to do it too-one of many fascinating exhibits in store for you.  The Fair will be held in Dean Willey Hall from 10:00 to 1:00 on November 11th.  Don't miss it!

A RESOLUTION PASSED

Another way we can align ourselves with the National Church's Fifth Mark of Mission is to work within our parishes and missions to become better stewards of creation.  A resolution was passed last week at convention that encourages congregations to develop a plan that fosters change. By sharing action plans, local communities learn from one another and build a common resource bank to continue growing together in environmental stewardship.

The Diocese of Oklahoma already has a network to help bring support and resources for planning to the local level, and to assist in sharing information throughout Oklahoma: the Whole Creation Community (WCC). Parishes and missions are encouraged to call on the WCC to help them conduct a self-assessment and draft an effective action plan.

For more information please contact: 

Ferrella March ferrella@hotmail.com  405-397-7960

Halloween at the Rolling Green Community  

Oklahoma Episcopal Youth Events 

Lock-In and Worship Pictures 

What a great time we had at the Mission: Possible Lock-In at St. Paul's on Friday night of convention. There were some 50 youth in attendance and so many hands working behind the scene - the food was incredible, the space fantastic, the workshops were great, the fellowship and reconnecting with old friends - priceless. A special thanks to all the adults and college kids who were troopers and brought their air mattresses and "camped out" in the basement. 

Worship on Saturday started out with a video clip from an old "Mission: Impossible" scene where Jim finds the recorder to learn of his new mission. He is charged by Bishop Ed to find the youth of the diocese and bring them into convention to lead worship. The music starts and from all corners of the meeting space, youth wearing black fedoras and sunglasses crept in, passing out hats, sunglasses, and tee shirts to unsuspecting adults. The youth covered the entire stage area, several rows deep.

Worship was Celtic and everything was put onto Powerpoint. Youth took turn with the readings and leading music.

At the end, the Bishop honored the youth for their work and so did the entire convention floor.

The Episcopal Youth Leadership Academy (EYLA) youth were then introduced to the convention. This group was meeting in conjunction with the lock-in and convention.

MIQRA

MIQRA MEETING: DECEMBER 15TH 12 NOON DIOCESAN OFFICES. If you want to be in on the planning for this event, come join us.

You have been seeing the word and some information but here's more! A Miqra (meek rah) is a public reading of Scripture.

Our Miqra is to be offered January 19 - 21, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Edmond. We actually begin on Friday (the 18th) morning, with the help of volunteers - college students, youth ministers, and other volunteers - and the reading begins.

A small group of youth who have been working on the planning will get together on Friday after school and do the prep work to ready for everyone. We will share a meal together and worship together. The reading continues.

The event officially begins on Saturday (the 19st) at noon. Everyone who comes will have an opportunity to sign up to read scripture, but it is not mandatory that you read. Reading slots are 1 hour in length and a maximum of three can sign up for a particular hour.

Periodically throughout the weekend, we will pause in our various program activities to listen to the reading. Participants are also given free time where they can choose to sit in the nave and listen to the reading. Reading continues around the clock from the time we start until finished. These readings are usually covered by parents and adult volunteers.

Now, while the reading is going on in the nave, we are offering all types of workshops for the participants. They will have "tribe time" in which they will engage in discussions or activities. We will have games, movies, crafts, and of course, food.

We will end on Monday morning at 9:30 with a closing worship service. We will read the final chapter of Revelation together as a group at our closing worship.

So what are we asking of you? Hopefully, you will want to attend and participate. Maybe you play a musical instrument and would like to be a part of that offering. Talk it up with the youth in your congregation. Get them excited about this 1st Miqra. Get people registered!

Adults - we need lots of help for this. You don't have to be involved in Youth Ministry to participate. Volunteer to be a tribe leader, reader, provide snacks, or even lead a workshop!

This promises to be one of the best events we have ever offered!

Important Dates for Youth - Diocese of OK

New Beginnings - 6th - 9th graders - February 2 - 3, 2013, at St. Crispin's - Registrations have been mailed out but you can find the brochure on the web at: 

Mission Camp - March 18 - 22, 2013.

Summer Camp Spring Training, March 22nd-24th, at St. Crispin's. For anyone who is chosen as Summer Staff or Counselors in Training, this is a mandatory training event.

Happening - 10th - 12th graders - August 2 - 4, All Souls' Episcopal Church, OKC.

Province VII Missionpalooza Announced

Two New FREE Resources from The Episcopal Church

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