Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief ‘doing the job’ in Louisiana, reports 13 professing faith in Christ
LAKE CHARLES, La.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers continue to serve in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Currently, 120 DR volunteers are stationed in Lake Charles, La. and working through Lake Charles, La., Moss Bluff. “Oklahoma Baptist DR volunteers are doing the job,” said Don Williams, Oklahoma state DR director. “They have stepped up to the challenge and are working hard.” Williams reported 13 people made...
DHD: Zylstra masterpiece, Mohler on LU, DR in La., COVID lemonade, Thunder thoughts, Vin Scully
Greetings! My apologies for not offering a DHD last week. Last Friday, I had oral surgery in the morning. I thought I would have been able to offer my usual commentary on six timely topics that afternoon, but I just wasn’t able to function mentally like I thought I could. I guess the pain meds had a factor. But I’m back this week, ready to start Labor Day weekend! Let’s get to it! Another Zylstra masterpiece Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief helping hurricane victims in Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, La.—Work has begun for 60 Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers who are serving through Lake Charles, La., Moss Bluff. Don Williams, Oklahoma Baptists’ DR director, reported this team of volunteers has received 75 work orders, involving cleanup with tree limb removal, and 15 of the orders have already been completed. “Oklahoma Baptist DR volunteers have been working hard as soon as they have arrived,” Williams...
OBU hosts 10th annual Call Conference
SHAWNEE—The Call Conference met for the 10th consecutive year Aug. 29 with more than 240 participants at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU). Brian Baldwin, student evangelism and missions partner for Oklahoma Baptists, said the Call Conference is “designed for those who are exploring a call to ministry, whether they are discovering it or they are deepening their call.” This year’s theme for the Call Conference is “Unexpected,” based on...
Missions offering videos are excellent viewing, help inform Oklahoma Baptists
The Edna McMillan Oklahoma State Missions Offering (SMO) produced four new videos available for downloading at oklahomabaptists.org/smo. All four videos have multiple viewing options of full length, one minute, 30 seconds or 15 seconds. The viewing options make it possible for each video to be featured at any kind of service or meeting. For a Sunday morning service, a church may consider a shorter viewing during announcements. For a...
