Preachers Gather

The monthly preachers' luncheon at Oklahoma Christian was a real blessing. John Curtis from Durant did a great speaking on the author of Psa. 119. I enjoyed seeing a big number of "spiritual giants" who have had an impact on the church (and my life over the years). I was especially thrilled to visit with Ralph Burcham (credited with introducing me to my future wife at Camp Rock Creek) and Duane Eggleston (mentor to hundreds of youth ministers). Bob Rowley always does a super job putting this together.
The staff from North MacArthur are really excited about the program later this week. The Affirming the Faith "lectureship" will be Friday and Saturday.

February Area Wide in Norman

Westside provided the setting for another meaningful worship service tonight. Brett McKnight directed the beautiful singing. Jeremie Beller of Wilshire brought a right-on-target lesson on the "Serve One Another" passages of the N.T. His was easy to follow and retain: the pages of scripture are filled with examples and expectations for us to be servants. His three points were - we need to fill our days with: Selfless Service, Silent Service, and Service of Simple Acts.

For those the youth group who didn't go, you are cheating yourself out of a wonderful chance to be together, to grow spiritually, and to have fun being around hundreds of teens who are trying to live right.

We need you, yes . . . . . but you need us, too! gary

48th Annual Moore Youth Rally

Well, they did another great job hosting almost 400 teens. The meal was great, Sisters. The brethern at Moore Central hosted Willie Franklin again. "Uncle Chocolate" (as he calls himself) doesn't hold back; his famous straight talk to young people is all the advice parents and youth ministers may be too reserved to give and wished they could say. Groups from as far away as Broken Bow gather every February to the Granddaddy of Oklahoma youth activities.It's always inspiring to be around Ronnie and Willie. Logan Cates did a splendid job of leading the awesome singing.
From a personal note, it was great to see Phil Woeke again.

Don't forget the next AWTG is Sunday, Feb 10th, at Westside in Norman.