A summer-long century celebration commences at Falls Creek
DAVIS—The 100th summer began for the youth weeks at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Centers, June 5-9. The sun was shining and providing warm weather for Falls Creek’s first week, which was a welcoming condition. Jason Langley, director of conference centers for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO), was pleased with the kickoff at Falls Creek, as the legendary campground provides new attractions while offering the same...
CrossTimbers keeps connecting kids with Christ
DAVIS—Glenn Barber is excited about children’s camp. The program director at CrossTimbers Children’s Mission Adventure Camp is experiencing the fifth year of the camp for 3-6 graders at the campground location near Davis. Barber, who also is the childhood ministry specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO), said even though CrossTimbers is five years established at the current encampment, they are still working...
ACC illuminates: Associational Children’s Camp tells campers to shine the Gospel light
“Camp has gone extremely well,” said Tim Green, director of missions in South Canadian Association, who serves as ACC business manager. “I have gone around and spoken to most churches from my association that are here. Everyone has said they wouldn’t change a thing.” Green has been involved in 19 ACCs, and he is encouraged with the turnout, especially since ACC has gone to two sessions. Session one went May 28-31 and registered 3,472...
Falls Creek Line-Up Summer 2017
Messenger previews speakers, worship bands for the summer youth weeks The summer youth weeks at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center begin this month with Week 1 starting June 5. The Baptist Messenger previews each speaker and worship band that will be at Falls Creek this summer with Andy Harrison, Falls Creek program director, offering his comments on each speaker and band. Speakers Speaker: Anthony Jordan Week: Week 1, June 5-9...
Oklahoma Bible Conference studies 1 Peter, offers refreshment time for pastors
DAVIS—“When it comes to preaching and teaching 1 Peter, knowing those resources, the ‘well’ in which Peter drew, is going to really help you as work through it. 1 Peter is a dynamite book,” Heath Thomas said during his opening lecture at the Oklahoma Bible Conference, May 8-10, at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center. Approximately 50 pastors and church leaders met in Falls Creek’s Mathena Family Event Center for the annual...
