DHD: More thoughts during a pandemic
Greetings! After record-high temperatures yesterday, we just experienced a hail storm. At least you can’t say we are not entertained during this pandemic. Thank you for reading my DHD. Here’s six timely topics for you! Statewide prayer meeting Last night, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt organized a statewide prayer meeting that was televised and livestreamed. Karen and I watched and were encouraged. We enjoyed singing “You’re a Good, Good...
Oklahoma Baptist churches find ways to be neighborly amid COVID-19 crisis
Oklahoma Baptist churches know this is a time to show care and support for their respective communities. The challenge is, how can church members connect while observing social distancing? Three churches in particular have found a way to resolve this. Minco, First; Oklahoma City, Trinity and Purcell, First have made neighborhood cards that let people know their churches are willing to help during the COVID-19 crisis. “Basically, it is...
Almost closing its doors last year, Henryetta, Wilson continues to grow
HENRYETTA—Oklahoma Baptists have made goals of increasing attendance, baptisms, sending international missionaries and Cooperative Program giving each by 20 percent by the year 2025. These goals will involve churches across the state. Henryetta, Wilson has made great strides in helping meet the attendance goal. The church was having less than 10 people on average for worship services in the last few years. They were facing the...
DHD: Thoughts during a pandemic
Greetings! You have probably read a lot of information that relates to the current pandemic. I will also be sharing relevant topics, but I hope what I share will provide encouragement and biblically-based edification. Thank you for reading! Time to be neighborly When was the last time you spoke with the neighbors who live near you? Maybe this is routine for you. If so, good for you! If not, there is no better time than what we are...
DHD: Response to the pandemic and other topics
Greetings! I’m in the recovery stage of Type A Flu. Yesterday (Thursday) was the worst day, but I’m feeling much MUCH better today. Tamiflu is my friend! Thanks for reading this week’s DHD! I’ll mention more about having the flu and other experiences of the week, along with a current worldwide pandemic—you might’ve heard about it! ‘Christ must reorient you’ My devotional reading today was extremely applicable for the current situation...
