Full list of clergy appointments, pages 2-3 • Relevant ...

[Pages:12]THE OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST

Volume 2, Number 8 ? June 6, 2014



News from Annual Conference

? Full list of clergy appointments, pages 2-3

? Newly ordained and commissioned clergy, page 4

? Stories and more photos coming in June 27 issue

Mission u

? Relevant studies for all ages, pages 5-8

One year later ...

Mission director assesses UM aid as 2013 tornado recovery continues

By JEREMY BASSET Director, Office of Mission

The first anniversary of the May 2013 tornadoes in central Oklahoma gives us an opportunity to reflect on the recovery work that has begun and what still lies ahead. Twelve months ago saw an immediate and significant response from aid agencies around the nation. More than 50 organizations responded to the rescue, recovery, and rebuild tasks. Today, nine agencies remain involved in the construction and volunteer efforts; United Methodists count among those continuing to serve. Government officials have stated that full recovery will take at least two years.

Donations of $1.25 million

The Oklahoma Conference (OKUMC) and the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) have worked together on recovery efforts. They report receiving a total of $1,246,353 in direct donations over the past year.

A joint committee was established to authorize expenditures of this money. That committee has representatives from both conferences, under the leadership of Bishop Robert Hayes Jr.

This total represents $1,028,523 from churches, $171,265 from individuals, $35,131 from businesses, and $11,434 from church organizations such as youth and women's groups. The amount does not include contributions made through UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

As of April 29, almost $100,000 had been

spent, with the balance to be spent as outlined in this story.

The value of collaboration

Oklahoma United Methodists are part of a highly unusual cooperative effort by five major religious and secular aid agencies. Formed because of the May 2013 storm disasters, this collaboration is called the Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Project.

The Project unites, but is not limited to, the work of the American Red Cross, the Oklahoma United Methodist Church, Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

The Project oversees case management, volunteer management, and construction project management for the repair and rebuild needs spawned by the storms in central Oklahoma.

The OKUMC and OIMC have received very generous grants from the Red Cross and the United Way of Central Oklahoma to fund our overhead costs in this collaboration.

? We received a two-year Red Cross grant of $1,168,285 for the case-management work. The process of case management seeks to connect various sources of help for affected families and individuals in a one-on-one approach. The United Methodist Church is recognized nationally for exceptional success in this field.

? The Red Cross also awarded us a grant of $1,864,970 for volunteer and construction project management. Rebuilding is most helpful when deployment of the work is organized. When volunteers can go where they are most needed, their skills and efforts have the greatest impact for good. The UM

? 3,258 families get help

? 30,000 volunteer hours

? Valuable partnerships

Volunteers In Mission ministry is highly regarded for such work.

? United Way gave us a grant of $766,000 for purchases of tools and construction supplies and for warehousing.

These financial resources in hand are managed through the OKUMC Treasurer's Office and subject to fiscal accountability and auditing processes. The grantors also receive audited reports on the use of their monies.

Tracking the numbers

As of April 29, through our shared work in case management, we have helped meet needs in 3,258 cases for families/individuals impacted by the storms. Of that total, 1,589 cases were completed, 1,107 were open, and 562 were pending as of that date.

In the area of volunteer management, we report approximately 2,300 volunteers have deployed through three volunteer reception centers. Those volunteers have given in excess of 30,000 volunteer hours to the recovery work. The centers are in Moore, El Reno, and Shawnee, and are staffed by United Methodist coordinators.

These statistics are from Federal Emergency Management Agency and Red Cross reports.

Adding these numbers to those reported by six other agencies involved in the volunteer management, the Oklahoma Disaster

See Disaster, page 10

UMNS photo by Mike DuBose

This aerial view shows a tornado-damaged Moore neighborhood on May 31, 2013. Welcome changes are visible there today, with new and repaired homes going up.

Page 2 2014 Appointments

Oklahoma Annual Conference

Boldface words signify new clergy assignments and parish changes implemented in June 2014.

ARDMORE DISTRICT

Larry Bauman, District Superintendent

Ada, Asbury................................... Linda Lusnia Ada, First......................................... David Daniel Allen..........................................Robert Langston Ardmore Churches:

Asbury.....................................Randal Richards First................................... Jessica Moffatt Seay

Associate......................................... Tony Caro Associate...................................... Brad Dery Warren Memorial............................. Cyvil Burke Calera.........................................Jennifer Kellogg Colbert............................................ Paula Tucker Courtney......................................Carolyn Higdon Davis..........................................Steve Harshaw Durant................................................ John Breon Associate...................................... Jeff Hiller Elmore City................................ Caroline Lovett Gene Autry................................................... TBS Gerty.......................................... Bela Strickland Healdton........................................ Susan Marks Kingston......................................Paul McDowell Konawa..........................................Steve Littrell Lighthouse......................................Terry Thomas Lindsay..................................................Ron King Lone Grove................................. Pam Anderson Madill........................................ Brett Thomasson Mannsville................................... Frank Simpson Marietta/Thackerville....................David Shahan Maysville.........................................Mike Deviney Mill Creek...........................................Betty Stone Paoli.................................... Kay Karen Kennedy Pauls Valley.................................... Mark Watson Pontotoc......................................... Duane Baker Ringling/Velma............................... John Marks Springer......................................... Pearl Broome Stratford/Fitzhugh......................Wanda Littrell Sulphur..............................................P.J. Stewart Tishomingo......................................Michael Dye Wanette..............................................Lisa Miller Whitebead...................................... Dennis Yates Wilson.......................................... Waylon Dancer Wynnewood..................................Roland Barrick

BARTLESVILLE DISTRICT

George Warren, District Superintendent

Avant............................................ Earleen Reedy Bartlesville Churches:

East Cross..................................Jeffrey Burress Associate................................... Chad Perceful

First....................................................Kevin Tully Associate................................... Tari Carbaugh

Grace Epworth................................ Sharon Ball Oak Park................................ Donald E. Jones Big Cabin......................................... Donald Scott Chelsea, Memorial....................... David Sanders Claremore-First............................... Ray Crawford

Associate...............................Janelle Brammer Claremore-St. Andrew's/Foyil.......Steve Posey Cleora.......................................... Stephen Nation Collinsville, Meadowcreek..............Brian Mangan Copan.............................................. Warren Peck Delaware/Chelsea, Epworth................Darrel Cox Dewey.............................................. Dale Durnell Fairland...............................Shannon Rodenberg Grove.............................................Randall Hamill Jay/Quapaw...............................Furan Jackson Ketchum.....................................Dianna Bradford Miami............................................Mark Rickman Nowata......................................... Cheryl Newton Ochelata...........................................Ted Hoffman Oologah.........................................Craig Denslow Otterbein......................................James Bradford Owasso........................................Charles Horton

Associate.....................................Taud Boatman Associate........................ James Cinnocca Jr. Pawhuska.........................................Kathy Morris Shidler/Foraker/Grainola............. Velma Carriaga Skiatook.........................................Susan Whitley South Coffeyville/Lenapah.............. Jerry Coldren Spavinaw/Salina.................................. Lora Stiles Sycamore Chapel/Wyandotte...... Jonathan Bates Vinita................................................. Sonja Tobey Welch.......................................Robert Van House

CLINTON DISTRICT

Charles E. Graves, District Superintendent

Altus, First........................................ David Player Altus, Grace/Blair............................. Bruce Davis Altus, Highland Heights/Duke.......Micah Welcher Arapaho.....................................Dean Brookshier Calumet/Red Rock......................... Tiffany Nagel Canute........................................... Timothy Israel Chapel Hill......................... Wendi Jencks-Wilson Cheyenne........................................Alex Costea Clinton....................................Roland Youngberg Cordell...................................Amanda Lockwood Custer City/Independence............. Gregory Keith Eakly/Alfalfa...................................... Virgil Payne Eldorado........................................Glenn Hardin Elk City............................................. Terry Koehn Associate.....................................Devon Krause Elmer/Tipton....................................... Lynn Rudd Erick............................................... Jack Atkinson Fay...................................................Larry Harlan Geary.........................................Timothy Ashcraft Granite............................................. Terry Jordan Hinton............................................. Gary Haynes Hobart.....................................Brandon Dollarhite Hollis/Gould..................................... Donald Alton Hydro..................................... Brandon Blacksten Leedey/Hammon............................Chuck Gilbert Lone Wolf...........................................Sue Merritt Lookeba/Bridgeport...................... John Gable Jr. Mangum....................................... Marsha Purtell Sayre......................................... Marvin Stuckey Sentinel......................................Felecia Hensley Thomas................................ Warren Heatley Jr. Watonga....................................... Stephen Davis Weatherford........................................Lynn Brack Willow............................................ Scott Northrip

ENID DISTRICT

Donna Dodson, District Superintendent

Aline/Cleo Springs......................... Rachel Parrott Billings.................................................Ruth Tipps Blackwell....................... Richard "Cap" McIlnay Braman.............................................C. M. Wilson Canton/Loyal.............................. Kristen Melton Carmen/Dacoma...............................John Bizzell Cherokee........................................ Robert Duran Enid Churches:

Bethany.......................................Kimberly Giles Christ.............................................Kim Domnick First............................................. Randy Mitchell

Associate..................................Susan Southall New Hope.......................................Diana Pruitt Peace........................................Heung Sun Lee Willow View..............................Lesly Broadbent Fairview.....................................Richert Redinger Garber/Hunter....................................Linda Pope Helena......................................... Joel Thompson Hennessey.......................................... James Hill Hitchcock.......................................James Farmer Jefferson/Kremlin...................... Michelle McCarty Jet/Prairie Valley.................................... Mary Irby Kingfisher...............................Patrick McPherson Lamont............................................... Alan Nagel Lucien/Covington..........................Ruth Atterberry Marland (Disciples of Christ)......................... TBS Nardin/Medford...........................David Jenkins Newkirk..............................................Bryan Tener Okeene........................................Robert Harrison Pond Creek..................................George Lupton Prairie Chapel.............................Sharon Cochran Ringwood......................................... Terrill Parvin Tonkawa..........................................Janice Sharp Wakita/Manchester........................ Lisa Anderson Waukomis/Drummond.................... Garry Vincent

LAWTON DISTRICT

Chris Tiger, District Superintendent

Anadarko-First/Verden..................David Gardner Anadarko-St. Paul......................... Horace Martin Apache........................................... Chris Stinnett Bethel........................................... Michael Wood Cache.......................................... Will Pasieczny Carnegie/Mountain View............Kristiane Smith Cement.......................................Laurie Stinnett Duncan Churches::

First.....................................................Greg Tolle St. Paul's.....................................Andrew Haire Stephens........................................ Mikel Araujo Wesley/Comanche................. Kevin McKinley Elgin.................................................Coy Reemer Fletcher/Cyril............................. Tom Trautman Fort Cobb/Highland.......................... Nathan Mills Frederick...................................... Chris Dodson Gracemont.................................. Adonna Bridges Grandfield/Randlett..................Sandra Shepherd Lawton Churches: Aldersgate Redemption.................Lory Fahle Centenary........................ Norma Gravely-Quinn Associate.................................... Cydni Tillery First....................................................Alton Potts Lawton Heights...........................Darrell Maddox New Light................................... Kiyoung Jeong New Church Start........................ Phil Hodson St. Paul's....................................... Lisa Beavers Wesley Chapel................................. Ken Baden Manitou............................................. David Jones Marlow.......................................Matthew Scraper Ryan............................................Edwin Harwood Snyder/Indiahoma............................... Jim Perkin Sterling/Rush Springs.................... Rick Endicott Temple................................................. Christy Clark Walters/Hulen............................ Brantley Tillery Waurika............................................Karen Slater

McALESTER DISTRICT

Darrell Cates, District Superintendent

Alderson..................................... Brandon Parker Antlers............................Sheila Combs-Francis Atoka/New Zion.............................Daniel Ramey Boswell/Soper.......................... R. Michael Wood Broken Bow/Eagletown................. David Gordon Calvin........................................................... TBS Coalgate/Clarita................................ Lyle Shipley Edgewood/Dow................................ David Monk Eufaula..................................... Michael Brannon Heavener/Hodgen.............................. Tim Boyer Heavener Hispanic Fellowship/Howe.............. ................................................Stephen Romero Henryetta............................................. Kyle Kiner Holdenville.....................................Charles Rettig Hugo, First/Hugo, Wesley.......... Francis Bartley Hugo, Paul's Chapel/Ft. Towson....Michael Frazier Idabel.............................................. David Mercer Kiowa/Pittsburg......................................Jim Ray Krebs-Grace...................................... Mimi Kelley McAlester-First....................... Matthew Judkins

Associate...................................... Chris Symes McCurtain/Keota..............................Mike Morgan Poteau................................................. Kyle Clark

Associate................................. Tracy Hoskins Quinton/Canadian.......................... Sherry Heath Redland/Pleasant Hill.................. Timothy Trujillo Rocky Point............................... Joseph Cochran Seminole........................................ Gary Wilburn Stigler..............................................Larry Gaston Stuart............................................................ TBS Talihina/Tuskahoma........................ Don Baker Valliant/Wright City..........................Lois Bartley Weleetka....................................................... TBS Wetumka............................................Tom Logan Wewoka, First/Bowlegs..................... Susan Rice Wilburton..........................................April Coates Wister......................................... Lance Ashmore

MUSKOGEE DISTRICT

Emery Mason, District Superintendent

Adair.................................................. Dylan Ward Beggs/Mounds....................... Richard Brasher Bethel/Westville...............................Dan Eischen Bokoshe.........................................Tony Huffman Braggs/Woodall................................Cher Devore Checotah......................................... Wayne Loftin Associate............................................ John Hart Chouteau..................................... Connie Taylor Cookson..................................... Rudolph Freese Coweta................................................Sara Pugh Ft. Gibson........................................Barry Collins Gore........................................Leonard McCarty Haskell/Porter.................................. Paul Vickery Hulbert............................................ John Crogan Inola........................................Michael Shepherd Locust Grove.............................Matthew Franks Morris...............................................Judy Conner Muldrow & Roland-Trinity................... Craig Clark Muskogee Churches:

First............................................... Jack Kemper Spencer/Trinity................... Thomas Corrigan St. Paul......................................... Mark Jardine

Associate....................................Gregory Boyd Okay......................................Stephanie Crogan Okmulgee.................................... Brian Matthews Oktaha.................................................. Terry Fox Pocola............................................... Nikki Carter Pryor.........................................Richard Robart II Sallisaw........................................... Trevor Smith Schulter....................................... Kris Mayberry Spiro/Cameron ................................. Kim Hutson Stilwell.............................................. Rose LeRoy Tahlequah............................... James Graham III Vian................................................ Marcia Martin Wagoner...........................................Jim Hollifield Associate..............................Yvonne Buchanan Warner...........................................Jeremy Jones

OKC NORTH DISTRICT

Rockford Johnson, District Superintendent

Cashion............................................. David Petty Choctaw............................................ Andy James Crescent......................................... Richard Cato Crescent, Mount Vernon................Cecelia Brooks Edmond:

Acts 2................................................Mark Foster Associate...................................... Andy Nelms

Chinese International UMC........Puong Ong Lau Connect...........................................Adam Ricks

Associate...................... Christopher Ruddell First................................................ Sam Powers

Associate........................................ Don Vaught New Covenant.................................. Adrian Cole El Reno, Ellison Ave......................Charles Broam El Reno, Wesley..............................Barry Bennett Guthrie, First.................................... Mike DeMoss Guthrie, West.......................................John Punni Harrah................................................Randy Little Jones................................................. Robert Foos Luther/Nicoma Park.................... David Cressman Mount Zion..................................... Lamarla Cook Piedmont......................................... Randy Wade Spencer/Urban Mission......Jack Terrell-Wilkes Yukon, First.................................... Robert Younts

Associate....................................... Kristi Swink Yukon, Good Shepherd................ Michael Burkett

Associate.....................................Charlotte Teel Greater Oklahoma City Churches: Chapel Hill.......................................Robert Rose

Associate.............................Nancy McCullough Associate..................................... Stephen Hale Associate...................................Kristopher Tate Diaconal..................................... Suzann Wade Church Planter, Summit...................Allen Buck Church of the Servant.................. Robert Gorrell Associate........................................ Tim Travers Associate.................................Randy Shrauner Associate.................................. David Wheeler Associate......................................... Curtis Nigh Associate.....................................Robyn Goggs

Crown Heights.............................. Dianne Peters

Douglas Boulevard................... Crystal Hughes Grace.............................................. Ed Coy Light

Lakeside................................... Randy McGuire Leland Clegg.....................................Marla Lobo

Mayfair Heights............................Marvin Nelson

Associate....................................... Jeff Mildren

New Hope............................................ J.D. Ward

Associate.............................................Cali Eck

Nichols Hills.................................Randy Scraper

Associate.......................................Pam Cottrill Putnam City..................................Robert Kanary

Quail Springs................................. David Clewell

Quayle....................................Victor McCullough

Associate.....................................Erica Thomas

St. Mark's................................... Keith Cressman

Associate................................ Patricia Johnson

St. Matthew.................................... Ron Perceful

Associate............................... Wendee Perceful

Village.................................................Rik Marion

Wesley.........................................Marvin Hudson

Wickline............................................ Eric Snyder

Associate................................. Nancy Hamilton

OKC SOUTH DISTRICT

Greg Tener, District Superintendent

Alex/Ninnekah..................................... Sue Lykins Blanchard....................................... Travis Hopper Chickasha, Epworth........................ Scott Keneda

Associate........................ Ashley Green-Young Franklin........................................... Gerry Rhodes Lexington............................................... Ted Uhlig Minco/Friendship............................... Vera Walton Moore, CrossTimbers..................... James Hunt Moore, First..................................... Robert Harris

Associate...................................... Adam Shahan Moore, New Life............................... Kathy Brown Mustang............................................. Larry Holder Newcastle............................................Paul Calkin Noble.............................................. Patricia Harris Norman Churches::

Bridgeview..................................... Sheri Lashley Goodrich........................................Jim Shepherd McFarlin.......................................... Linda Harker

Associate .................................Shyloe O'Neal Associate.................................... Tino Herrera Associate..........................Harriett Leigh Kemp St. Stephen's..............................Jeannie Himes Associate.......................Jeni Markham Clewell Pocasset......................................................... TBS Purcell, Bowman Chapel..................... Cleo Bryan Purcell, Trinity.....................................James Kim Shawnee Churches: Bethel........................................ Daniel Fletcher St. Mark's............................ Stephanie Stephens Trinity................................................ David Rose St. Paul's......................................Perry Williams Wesley............................................ Ben Williams Tecumseh............................. Josh Langille-Hoppe Tuttle.................................................... Steve Brant Union City/Cogar.............................George Rowe Washington................................... Ernest Jackson Wayne.................................................. Bo Ireland Wheatland.............................................Tara Foos

Greater Oklahoma City Churches: Cornerstone..............................Brad Humphrey First................................................. Mark McAdow Korean, First....................................Joon No Um St. Andrew's.................................... D.A. Bennett

Associate................................... David Johnson Southern Hills.............................. Connie Gibson Sunny Lane...................................Margo Vestal

Associate.................................. Ulrik Petersen Oklahoma City Cooperative Urban Parish: Capitol Hill......................................... Bob Brooke

The Christ Experience.................Semaj Vanzant Associate........................................ Linda Truitt

Clark....................................................Estell Ray Epworth.................................Deborah Ingraham Lambuth..................................... Larry Jacobson Linwood............................................Dean Taylor Penn Ave/Redemption................... Brad Rogers St. John's Co-Pastor................. Murray Crookes Co-Pastor......................................... Obed Alba St. Luke's........................................... Robert Long

Associate................................. Wendy Lambert Associate.................................. Phil Greenwald Associate.......................................... Keith King Associate........................................ Wendi Neal Associate................................. Andrew Haynes Associate...................................... David Poteet Associate.................................. Dawn Richards Associate.................................Jeremy Sanders Associate...................................Josh Attaway Selecman...................................... Richard Ehlers South Lee...................................... Bennie Warner

STILLWATER DISTRICT

Patricia Malloy, District Superintendent

Blackburn/Maramec..............................Jeff Kuhn Bristow.............................................Katherine Hill Chandler/Agra............................. C. Allen Carson Cleveland/Hominy.......................... David Mingus Cushing.........................................Kathy Leithner Dale............................................... Russell Currie Depew............................................ Cheryl Peters Drumright........................................ Norman Bolin Eden Chapel........................................ John Curtis Fairfax........................................ Ronal Weathers Glencoe........................................ Ralph Wangler Kaw City....................................... Lindee DeRoin Kellyville....................................... Dick Woodford Lost Creek............................................Max Rudd Mannford........................................David Rowley McLoud............................................ Charles King Meeker................................................Carla Hale Morrison/Ripley............................... Arron Grantz Mulhall/Orlando............................. Adrian Pollard Okemah, St. Paul's................ Valerie Jones-Steele Pawnee/Skedee................................Susan Ross Perkins...........................................Laura Glover Perry...........................................Michael Strange Ponca City Churches:

Albright........................................ Scott Spencer Asbury........................................... James Riggs First.............................................. Michael Smith St. Paul's............................William Doyle Sharp Prague/Arlington............................ Derrek Belase

Prague Associate....................Sharon Capron Sapulpa.................................. G. Allen Schneider Stillwater Churches:

First............................................ Michael Chaffin Associate..................................Kyle Anderson

Highland Park................................James Jones Stroud...................................Gerard Nsabimana Wellston.............................................Jim Dorsey Yale.................................................Richard Ayers

TULSA DISTRICT

Dan Peil, District Superintendent

Bixby..................................................Dan Pulver Associate..................................Matt Thompson

Broken Arrow Churches: Abiding Harvest................. Christopher Buskirk First................................................ Larry Varvel Associate................................ Desiree Sharp Heritage......................................Scott Rodgers St. Stephen's............................ Kirtley Moelling Catoosa-Disciple..................................Kurt Glassco Jenks............................................. David Karges Leonard....................................... Kenneth Smith Sand Springs............................ Donald Tabberer Turley............................................Kristi Simpson Verdigris.........................................Mark Whitley Greater Tulsa Churches: Aldersgate..............................R. Wayne Hayes Asbury.............................. Thomas Harrison Jr. Associate.................................... Guy Ames III Associate...................................Richard Read Associate......................Gloria McGee-Denton Associate..............................Todd Miller Craig Associate............................. Charles Ryser Jr. Associate...........................James Lenderman Boston Avenue............................. David Wiggs Associate.......................William Tankersley III Associate................................ William Crowell Associate......................... EvaMarie Campbell Associate.......................... Mary Ann Emmons Associate........................................ Paul Staat Centenary....................................Keith McArtor Christ............................................. Robert Feist Associate.....................................Mark Polson Associate............................. James Stilwell Jr. Epworth...................................... Richard Bland Faith.................................... Charla Gwartney Associate................................... Erma Pregler Associate................................James Lambert

First...............................................Wade Paschal Associate...................................... Aaron Tiger Associate.......................... Connie Cole Jeske Associate......................................Peter White Associate...............................Harold Hamilton

Grace/West Tulsa................. William Welch II Harrison.......................................Dolores Willis Korean......................................... Tae Won Son Lake.................................................... Roy Betz Living Water............................ Heather Scherer Memorial Drive............................ Temple Diehl New Haven.................................Cynthia Havlik

Associate............................... Suzanne Davis Nueva Esperanza......... Daniel Llanos-Jimenez Rose Hill.....................................Antonio Porter St. James......................................Gary Harber

Associate....................................Josue Araujo St. Luke's Fellowship/Redemption II.................

.............................................. Rick Forthman St. Mark's.......................................Barry Hayes St. Matthew's/Missional Communities ............................................ Thomas Hoffmann

Associate................................ Jose Estrada St. Paul's.................................... Twila Gibbens

Associate............................... Michelle Daigle Sheridan Avenue.............................Mark Mann Southern Hills/Trinity....................Tom McElroy University............................. M. Nathan Mattox Wesley...........................................David Fields Will Rogers.................................. Robert Johns

WOODWARD DISTRICT

David Burris, District Superintendent

Alva, First................................... Terry Martindale Arnett............................................. Rusty Husted Beaver............................................L. Don Griffin Boise City/Kenton.................. Cynthia Robertson Buffalo/Fort Supply.......................... Phillip Davis Capron..............................................Clark Struebing Fairview/Catesby..........................Mike Mahaffey Fargo/Gage...................................... Jeff Ralston Felt..........................................Charles Wiggins Forgan/Gate...........................Jane Ellen Dibden Goodwell, Centenary............Anna Marie George Guymon, Victory Memorial................ Gary Holdeman

Associate................................... Tino Espinoza Hardesty...............................................Lee George Hooker/Tyrone..........................Lester Bussell Jr. Keyes/Marella..................................Dwight Odell Laverne/Rosston............................Roger Parker Mooreland....................................Larry Masoner Morning Star.....................................Jacki Banks Quinlan/Freedom.................................... Scott Ware Seiling.......................................... Norm Wasson Sharon/Mutual.......................................Deb Kerr Shattuck.......................................Rick Trobaugh Texhoma........................................ Mike Enright Turpin/Baker.................................Todd Bergman Union Center........................... Herb Bridgewater Vici/Lenora..................................... Don Whitman Vida en Abundancia, Laverne..........................TBS Waynoka/Cheyenne Valley............ Barbara Fyffe Woodward Churches:

Faith..................................... Charles Baumann First............................................Shannon Davis New Horizon.....................................Becky Pierson

EXTENSION

MINISTRIES

Campus Ministers: East Central State University......Janey Wilson Cameron University...Montie & Galeda Jones EOSC..........................................April Coates Langston................................. Cecelia Brooks OPSU.............................Anna Marie George OSU .......................................Michael Bartley OU........................................Daniel Dennison Southeastern Oklahoma State University........ ..........................................................Tim Ford SWOSU.......................Elizabeth Horton-Ware UCO................................... Christy Germany University of Tulsa.............Charles Spears Jr.

Chaplains:

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa.....

..................................................Tracy Schumpert

Good Shepherd Hospice, OKC........John Gober

Hometown Hospice, Muskogee....Cynthia Culver

Horizon Communities In Prisons, Pontotoc......

....................................................Duane Baker

Mercy Health Center, Pastoral Care Dept., OKC

.......................................................Beverly Powell

Pauls Valley General Hospital..........................

...................................... Perla Martinez-Goody

U.S. Air Force.............................. Sam Tucker

U.S. Air Force.......................... James Parrish

U.S. Air Force................................ Martin Barnes

U.S. Navy.........................................Tiffany Eddy

Epworth Villa, OKC............................ Lisa Crone

Oklahoma Methodist Manor, Tulsa...................

...............................................Warren Ambrose III

The Commons, Enid..................Gail Edmison

Church World Service...............Rebekah Belase

Conference Ministry Center: Assistant to Bishop/Director of Communications .........................................................Joseph Harris Clergy/Congregational Development Director ...................................................Charles Nordean Connectional Ministries Director.....Craig Stinson CJAMM.........................................Adam Leathers Director of Discipleship with Small Membership Churches.....................................Diana Northcutt Office of Mission Director...............Jeremy Basset Office of Mission, GBGM Missionary/Coordinator for Hispanic/Latino Ministry.....Carlos Ramirez Treasurer.......................................Brian Bakeman VIM Coordinator of Disaster Response & Domestic Missions...................Richard Norman

Counselors: NorthCare, Guthrie.................... Dane Lemmons Center for Therapy and Wellness, OKC................. .............................................................Curtis Nigh Pastoral Counseling of Norman............................. ..................................................Jo Beth Kee-Rees

GBGM Missionary, Liaison to Palestine and Israel.............................................Kristen Brown GBGM Missionary, OU Chinese Fellowship....... ...........................................................Fuxia Wang GBGM Missionary, Philippines.............................. .................................................Marsha Alexander GBGM Mission Interpreter in Residence, Western Jurisdiction........................Glenn Rowley GBOD, The Upper Room...............Thomas Albin Mission Border Hope/First UMC, Eagle Pass, Texas .................................................Becky Baxter-Ballou Oklahoma-Bolivia Partnership, OK VIM Liaison....... ......................................................David Stephenson

Oklahoma City University: Assistant Professor of Religious Education.... .........................................................Leslie Long College of Arts & Sciences Dean...................... ......................................................M. ark Davies Director of Student Life......... Rod Newman Vice President for Church Relations/ Dean of the Chapel................... Charles Neff Wimberly School of Religion Director............... .............................................Sharon Betsworth

Oklahoma Methodist Manor, Executive Director..... ............................................................Steven Dickie Restore Hope Ministries Executive Director............... .............................................................Jeffry Jaynes Saint Paul School of Theology at OCU Dean......... .......................................................Elaine Robinson Seattle Pacific University School of Theology.......... ............................................................Kevin Watson Skyline Urban Ministry Executive Director................ .......................................................Claudia Lovelace Skyline Urban Ministry Associate............................ ........................................................Rebecca Morton Director of Emotional & Spiritual Care, Oklahoma Conference of Churches.............Mary Gaudreau Wesley Theological Seminary........Carol Cook Moore Deaconesses: CASA Inc., Ada.............................. Jerrie Lindsey OKC-St. John's...................................Elaine Parrent Turtle Rock Farm......................................Pat Hoerth

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The Oklahoma United Methodist Contact

June 6, 2014

From left: Newly ordained elders with Rev. Harker and Bishop Hayes are: Michael Dye (seated); and (standing) Adam Leathers, Matthew Scraper, Temple Diehl, Jack Terrell-Wilkes, James Cinocca, Gerard Nsabimana, Adam Ricks, April Coats, and Kyle Anderson.

From left: New provisional elders with Rev. Harker and Bishop Hayes are: Shyloe O'Neal, Richard "Cap" McIlnay, David Gardner, Coy Remer, Desiree Sharp, Joel Thompson, Jennifer Kellogg, Andy Nelms, and Adam Shahan.

At right: With Bishop

Hayes and Rev. Harker

are Harold Hamilton

and Cynthia Culver,

newly ordained deacons.

Sacred rituals mark

clergy achievements

Photos on this page show clergy commissioned and ordained during Annual Conference, in ceremonies May 2728 at OKC-St. Luke's. With them are Bishop Robert Hayes Jr. and Linda Harker, wearing red stoles. Rev. Harker chairs the Board of Ordained Ministry.

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THE COOPERATIVE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION IS NOW ...

Mission

u Oklahoma Conference United Methodist Women, UMW

SPIRITUAL GROWTH STUDY

How is it with your soul?

GEOGRAPHIC STUDY

The Roma of Europe

SPECIAL INTEREST STUDY

The Church and People with Disabilities

The Women's Home Missionary Society could not have imagined how its plan to offer a school of Christian mission in the early 1900s would blossom into the premier mission education event for the denomination. Many people associate Mission u, formerly the Cooperative School of Christian Mission, with United Methodist Women. Dean Derrek Belase declares its value is much broader. "Mission u is for everyone. It is not limited to members of UMW. It is a great place to interact with others who have their eyes on the missional outreach of the Church," said Rev. Belase. In the Oklahoma Conference, Mission U is cosponsored by the United Methodist Women and the Mission & Service Ministry Team.

RELEVANT ISSUES

Participants grow in understanding the mission of the Church in the current world context.

Earl Mitchell became involved in the early 1970s, "when the issue of South Africa was high on everyone's agenda. In 1968 the UMW removed its funds from Chase Manhattan Bank because of the U.S. and its banks supporting South Africa and its apartheid system."

Just a few years later, a timely mission study covered this important topic. Dr. Mitchell was tapped to lead it.

He recalled many church members were unaware of the need for the Church to become involved in this issue.

"This was quite an eye-opener," he said. "After studying `Nations of Southern Africa,' the students in my course were ready to get to work and support the Church's involvement."

This cutting-edge relevance continues. One year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, students were learning about that country. When immigration topped daily news, a course was developed about immigration in the Bible.

Trina Bose-North, also a longtime Oklahoma study leader, said, "Mission u has a long history of offering quality courses to deepen our spirituality and our understanding of ourselves in God's world."

When you come to Mission u, be prepared to engage in challenging topics. According to Rev. Bose-North, "It is a pleasure to teach at Mission

Hands-on mission projects are a part of the Mission u experience. See page 7 for this year's project.

u because the people who attend come ready to learn and be pushed. The level of openness and engagement is so refreshing."

This year, studies focus on the Church and people with disabilities, the Roma people of Europe, and a question: How is it with your soul?

LIVES CHANGED

Mission u participants find their lives changed in many ways.

In a 2011 Contact interview, Anne Marie Boyce reflected on her time as a student before her twoyear stint as school dean. "God has used the School of Mission to feed my interest in missions and to prepare me as a VIM Team Leader. I have been attending for 20-some years and wouldn't miss it!"

Bose-North said, "In 2005, I first taught the India/Pakistan study. I jumped at the opportunity because my family is from India. I learned so much from the study and people in the classes that I have said yes to teaching on the Sudan, Haiti, and the Roma of Europe." She returns this year as study leader for the geographic topic.

Jeanne Hathcock, a member of Good Shepherd UMC, Yukon, enrolls in the geographic studies.

"Learning and sharing in a nonjudgmental way gives me the freedom and desire to share more with others. Understanding the issues and human needs that span our globe empowers me to make choices that will make a positive difference in the world," Hathcock said.

Worship is an important part of the Mission u experience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Mission u is for all people. There are classes for youth and children. Scholarships are available for them, and for adults attending the first time.

Full participation in the weekend session counts as advanced lay speaker training. Pastors can earn Continuing Education Units.

The word "school" has been dropped from the name, but education for mission remains at the heart of Mission u. Participants engage via classroom study, enrichment sessions, plenary speakers, and beautiful worship.

This four-page section contains all you need to sign up for this year's eventful program.

Hathcock said, "I wish Mission u happened more often. I can never get enough!"

Learning Together for the Transformation of the World.

DATES

Weekend Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20 Registration.................................... 3 p.m. (begins) Supper ...............................5 p.m. (school begins)

One Day Plus Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21 Registration.................................... 4 p.m. (begins) School ....................................... 6:30 p.m. (begins)

LOCATION

Oklahoma City University 2501 N. Blackwelder | Oklahoma City

LEADERSHIP

Rev. Derrek Belase, dean derrekbelase@ | 405-714-1554

Jo Ellen Reed, assistant dean jreed@ | 405-455-1913

Flo Conklin, registrar flojconk@ | 918-967-2407

SPONSORS

Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church

United Methodist Women Mission and Service Ministry Team

CONTINUING EDUCATION

LAY SPEAKERS

Participation counts for an advanced course

PASTOR

1 CEU credit is awarded for participation in the weekend school; 0.8 hours awarded for participation in the one day plus school

SCHOLARSHIPS

We are happy to announce that scholarships will be available for youth, children and adults with preference to 1st time attendees. ? 4 ? Full scholarships for youth ? 4 ? Full scholarships for children ? 4 ? ? Scholarships for adults ? 2 ? ? Scholarships for commuters For scholarship informaton contact: Flo Conklin flojconk@ | 918-967-2407

FUTURE STUDIES

2015

Pursuit of Happiness; Latin America; The Church and People with Disabilities

2016

The Bible and Sexuality; Latin America; Climate Justice

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A NOTE FROM THE DEAN

Last year was the inaugural year of "Mission u: Learning Together for the

their own growth and understanding of the world. This year will be no different! This paper is filled with all

Transformation of the World." Giving the information you will need to get

up old traditions, even

registered to participate.

a name, is hard to do!

Mission u is for all

We get comfortable with

people. In our weekend

those sorts of things, but

session, we have classes

if you attended Mission

for children and youth,

u or talked with anyone

meaning the entire family

who did, I think you

can attend. Men and

will hear many positive

women study together in

things. The name may

all classes and participate

have changed but the

alongside one another

mission is still the same:

in activities. You will be

mission education for

glad you took a few days

the transformation of the world.

Rev. Derrek Belase

out of your summer to participate in Mission u,

Staying on the

our conference's premier

cutting edge of the day's issues is

mission education event.

what Mission u is all about. From

the very beginning, the studies have

See you in OKC very soon,

pushed participants to new places in

Rev. Derrek Belase, Dean

MISSION SPEAKER

The time generally devoted to

Oklahoma United Methodists to serve

a mission speaker will be used this

the needs of hurting people, especially

year for a unique opportunity to

after their lives have been turned

hear about the United Methodist

upside down by disaster

response to disasters, specifically in

Richard has the privilege of serving

Oklahoma. The focus will

as the current chairman of

be on the aftermath of

the Oklahoma Voluntary

the devastating May 2013

Organizations Active

tornados.

In Disaster (Oklahoma

The panel discussion

VOAD), which brings

will be moderated

together voluntary

by Richard Norman,

organizations active in

associate director of our

disaster services in an

Conference's Office of

effort to foster more

Mission. Disaster relief is

effective response in time

a large part of Richard's

of disaster.

portfolio.

He holds a Bachelors

His ministry enables him to help those in need

Rev. Richard Norman

of Science in Mass Communications from

by teaching, training and enabling

Oklahoma State University and

other people to grow and develop as

received his Seminary education at

disciples of Jesus Christ as they serve Phillips Theological Seminary. He is

their "neighbors in need."

a certified Christian communicator

Part of his job is leading the

by the General Board of Higher

Disaster Response Ministry enabling

Education and Ministry.

HOW IS IT WITH YOUR SOUL?

This year's spiritual growth study is for anyone interested in deepening their spirituality and engagement in mission. Framed within four verbs ? "pray," "learn," "mentor" and "transform" ? the study gives an overview of the setting for the main question, "How is it with your soul?" This question was a prime one in Methodist class and band meetings, and moves in a trajectory from the individual to the church to the world. Within this framework, the study seeks to discuss biblical texts, Wesley and the early Methodists, faithful women past and present, and spiritual practices.

REV. CHARLA GWARTNEY

In 16 years of vocational ministry, Charla has served five congregations. Three have been distinctly urban and two have been in suburban settings. Different settings have helped her develop a passion for relationships, spiritual growth and leadership development. Currently, she is serving as the pastor for Memorial Drive UMC in Tulsa, Okla. Charla has been in spiritual direction for thirteen years. This

experience has taught her the importance of intentionally asking the question, "How is it with your soul?" Charla believes that nothing could strengthen the church more than teaching believers how to become disciples through spiritual formation. Teaching at Mission u has been a long-time dream of hers and she is excited to drink from the well of living water with each of the participants.

DEACONESS JERRIE LINDSEY

Jerrie, a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, has been a member of UM Women since age 19 while in college at the University of Oklahoma. After completing her degree in Medical Technology she worked in the laboratory of the hospital in Broken Arrow for five years before she and her husband began their family. During the years of raising her family she was a UMW member in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico and served in several offices including president, treasurer, and district president. In 2010 Jerrie helped to start a Christian club in her town's high school. The SWAM (Students With A Mission) Club, is open to all high school students and emphasizes the

possibility of the students choosing "missionary" as their vocation as well as being missionaries as they live their daily lives in high school.

Jerrie responded to a renewed feeling of a calling to service as a Deaconess in 2011 and was recently consecrated at the UMW Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky.

REV. SUSAN SOUTHALL

Susan is an Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference and is currently serving as the Minister of Discipleship at EnidFirst UMC. Susan worked 19 years for Shell Oil Company before answering the call into ministry. Her first appointment was in Oklahoma City where she was the Minister of Care for Church of the Servant. Throughout her ministry she has led a number of retreats as well as teaching on the Bible and Spiritual Disciplines. She is currently attending the Two Year Academy for Spiritual Formation. Susan states, "I am very excited about this study's focus on the work of the soul. It is at the very heart of a devoted Christian life. I look forward to growing in faith with each participant in this summer's Mission u!"

THE CHURCH AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The new issue study is designed to increase awareness of issues around disability awareness by discussing attitudinal and architectural barriers encountered by individuals with disabilities. The study covers ways to enhance full participation of persons with vision and hearing loss as well as people with mobility loss as well as helping participants engage in advocacy to help the church become more welcoming and accessible to those with disabilities. The church is incomplete unless the gifts of all are nurtured and put to use.

REV. ROSE MARIE LEROY

Rose Marie is an ordained minister in the Oklahoma Conference. She feels that God has blessed her call to the ministry for many years, and she has worn many hats. After undergraduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, she experienced a "hit you over the head" call to the hospital chaplaincy. Saying "yes" reluctantly, she began a journey which took her from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma.

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WEEKEND PREACHER

We are pleased to announce our

Institute and Saint Paul School of

weekend preacher will be former

Theology.

conference UMW president and

She is married to Lloyd Benson,

former conference lay leader Judy

a former speaker of the Oklahoma

Benson. She is a long-time

House of Representatives,

supporter of the mission

and together they have

education event.

three children and seven

Judy has served the

grandchildren.

church in many different

She is a graduate of

ways, including being

Oklahoma University.

a General Conference

Judy has taught in the

delegate seven times as well

School of Christian Mission

as the first female to lead

program and has led six

the delegation. She now

Volunteers-In-Mission teams

serves as the chairperson

to Costa Rica, Mexico and the

of the Annual Conference

Rio Grande conference.

Corporation.

Judy Benson

Her commitment

She has served as our

to children and youth is not only

jurisdictional lay leader and on the

evident in her church work, but in

South Central Mission Council.

the arena of state government where

She has also served the general

Judy created the Oklahoma House

church as a member of the Board

of Representatives "Campaign for

of Discipleship and a trustee for

Oklahoma Kids" and has served on

two institutions ? Lydia Patterson

various boards to prevent child abuse.

The United Methodist Committee on Relief will benefit from this year's session of Mission u. The offering we collect during worship is being designated for an UMCOR project and our on-site mission project is putting together flood buckets. The packaging of buckets will take place on Saturday evening during fellowship time. The buckets will be given to UMCOR to use in places of disaster.

Please bring any of the following items.

You will find collection boxes near the registration area.

? 5 gallon bucket with resealable lid

? Sponges (no cellulose sponges)

? Liquid laundry detergent (25 oz. bottles)

? Liquid household cleaner (12-16 oz. cleaner that can be mixed with water)

? Scouring Pads (nothing with soap built in like SOS or Brillo pads)

? Clothespins

? Dish soap (16-28 oz. bottles)

? Clothesline (50 ft. or 100 ft.)

? Air freshener

? Insect repellant spray (6-14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover)

? Scrub brush (plastic or wooden handle)

? Heavy Duty Trash Bags (33-45 gallon size)

? Dust Masks

? Kitchen Dish Washing Gloves

? Cleaning wipes (handi wipes, reusable wipes; no terry cleaning towels)

? Work Gloves (cotton with leather palms or all leather)

After working as a hospital chaplain for five years, and Rose Marie attended Oklahoma State University, where she completed her master's degree in marriage and family therapy.

While in part-time practice, she also worked for the local hospice as chaplain and various other roles. In 2000, her husband says she had a "millennial" crisis and accepted a call to pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church.

ANNETTE LOOS

Annette Loos has been a member of the UM Women since 2000 and has served as an officer at the local, district, and conference levels. She is currently working on her Doctorate of Education in Leadership from Creighton University and will graduate December 2014. Annette has worked with people with disabilities for the last 20 years. Her daughter Katie is mildly intellectually disabled and her future son-in-law Nick has cerebral palsy. Annette has been an advocate for the rights of adults with disabilities to obtain employment, housing, and the opportunity to have as normal a life as possible. Annette currently is working with the Ms. Abilities America program to promote the leadership and confidence of women with disabilities.

THE ROMA OF EUROPE

The Roma are often called "gypsies" by others. Many people who live in the U.S. know little or nothing about the Roma. In Europe, and especially in Eastern Europe, it is a different story; the Roma are the single largest minority group. They deserve our attention. This study will introduce us to the Roma, with an emphasis on Eastern Europe.

REV. TRINA BOSE NORTH

Trina is a lifelong United Methodist, growing up in San Diego First UMC. She came to Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma City University, as a religion major with a minor in women's studies. Trina went to Candler School of Theology for seminary. Since returning to Oklahoma, she has served two churches (Leonard UMC and Cashion UMC) and worked for the Volunteers In Mission office. Trina was ordained an elder in 2008 and is currently on personal leave. She is married to Dr. Justin North and the proud mother of two young children, Carter and Maya. This is Trina's fourth time teaching the geography study at the Cooperative School of Christian Mission.

YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S STUDIES

Weekend school only

Topic ? "The Church and People with Disabilities

Children's Leader LUISA MEDINA

Luisa is a graduate of Oklahoma City University. She works as the Associate Children's Director and Mission Coordinator for New Hope UMC in OKC. Luisa enjoys and has a passion for working with children and helping them to develop and grow in their

faith. Luisa also has a passion for mission. She started doing mission work at the age of 12 and has not stopped since. In her opinion, teaching children at a young age that there is always a way to be a "good neighbor" to everyone is the best job ever! Luisa taught the children's class at Mission U last summer, 2013, and is so excited to have the opportunity to teach again this summer!

Youth Leader TO BE ANNOUNCED

Order online at or call (800) 305-9857

BOOKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT MISSION U; HOWEVER YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE STUDY TEXT BEFORE YOUR CLASS BEGINS TO GET MORE OUT OF CLASS.

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Mail registrations to: Flo Conklin PO Box 609, Stigler, OK 74462 | 918-967-2407 | flojconk@

? Deadline for registration: July 12, 2014 ? Scholarships available with preference to 1st time attendees ? No refunds after July 12, 2014 ? Study books will be available to purchase at Mission u ? Dependant care allowance with presentation of receipt

$25 per day max.

? Full payment due with registration ? MAKE CHECKS PAYBLE TO MISSION u

Oklahoma Conference MISSION u

Adult Registration Form Week-End School Friday--Sunday, July 18-20, 2014 1.5 Day School Sunday Night--Monday, July 20?21, 2014

Studies for 2014--Mark your 1st and 2nd choice: How is it with your Soul? _______________ The Roma of Europe___________ The Church and People with Disabilities __________________ Female r Male r Couple r Name ____________________ Preferred Name _________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State____________ Zip ______________ Email ___________________Phone (_____)_______ Cell (_____ )____________ Church __________________ District _________________________________ Laity r Clergy r 1st Time Attendee r Number of years attending __________________________________________ Emergency Contact ___________________ Relationship __________________ Contact Phone (_____ )_______________ Please indicate status: CEU r (must attend all classes for credit) Special needs ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Weekend School Adult full package includes tuition, housing and meals.......................... $125.00 Commuter package with meals (not staying on campus)......................... 95.00 Commuter package without meals............................................................ 55.00

Meal tickets available for purchase at registration desk Amount Enclosed $________________

1.5 Day School Adult full package includes tuition, housing and meals ........................... $70.00 Commuter package with lunch (not staying on campus).......................... 45.00

Amount Enclosed $________________ Housing will be in 2 and 4 bedroom suites with full size beds.

Children Registration Form

Study--The Church and People with Disabilities July 18 - 20, 2014--weekend only

Children's School--1st through 6th grades Male r Female r Name __________________________ Relation to child ____________________ Date of Birth ______ /_______ /______ Grade in Fall 2014 _________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State____________ Zip ______________

Child / full package per child................................................................ $85.00 Commuter package with meals............................................................ $45.00 Commuter package without meals...................................................... $25.00

Oklahoma Conference MISSION u

Youth Registration Form July 18 - 20, 2014--weekend only

(registration deadline July 12) Study--The Church and People with Disabilities

Male r Female r

Name _____________________ Preferred Name ________________________

Date of Birth ______ /_______ /_______ _Grade in Fall 2014 _________________

Address _________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State____________ Zip _____________

Email ____________________________ Phone (_______ )__________________

Church _____________ District _______________________________________

Emergency Contact ________________________________________________

Relationship ______________________________________________________

Contact Phone (_______ )_______________ Insurance YES r NO r Insurance Company ______________________ Policy # ____________________ Allergies __________________________________________________________

Parent Consent Form (print)

Parents must read and sign the permission slip below!

First Name _____________________ Last Name _______________________

Parent's cell (_______ )___________ Parent's work phone (_______)__________

To whom it may concern: The undersigned does hereby give permission for my child __________________________________to attend and participate in activities sponsored by the MISSION u on July 20-21, 2014.

We (I) authorize an adult, in whose care the minor has been entrusted, to consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical or dental diagnosis or treatment and hospital care, to be rendered to the minor under general or special supervision and on the advise of any physician or dentist licensed under the provision of the Medical Practice Act on the medical staff of a licensed hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital. The undersigned shall be liable and agree (s) to pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such medical and dental services rendered to the aforementioned child pursuant to the authorization.

Should it be necessary for our (my) child to return home due to medical reasons, or otherwise, the undersigned shall assume all transportation costs. The undersigned does also hereby give permission for our (my) child to ride in any vehicle designated by the adult in whose care the minor has been entrusted while attending and participating in activities sponsored by the MISSION u.

I consent to the use of my child's image or voice in photographs, audio and/ or video recordings taken during the course of the event for the purpose of promoting MISSION u.

Youth Participant's Signature _______________________________________ Father's signature ________________________________________________ Mother's signature _______________________________________________

? Youth will stay with the Youth Group with appropriate chaperones. ? Youth School is available during Weekend School only. ? Youth full package includes tuition, housing and meals........$85.00 ? Scholarships available with preference to 1st time attendees.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring Bible, notebook, pen & pencils, flashlight, casual clothing, jacket or sweater, swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes, rain apparel, twin-size bed linens, pillows, blankets, towels & wash cloths, and personal hygiene items. Leave your cell phones at home ? bring an alarm clock!

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