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The Sand Springs Seventh‑day Adventist Church will celebrate a historic milestone on October 10, 2026, marking 100 years of proclaiming God’s love to the Sand Springs community. Members, former members, pastors, families, and friends are warmly invited to join this special weekend of worship, fellowship, and remembrance. As part of the centennial celebration, organizers welcome additional stories, photos, documents, and memories from anyone connected to the congregation. Thos

Three years after a devastating attic fire forced the Weatherford Seventh‑day Adventist Church to close its doors, the congregation is preparing to open its doors once again—this time with joy, gratitude, and a renewed sense of mission. On Saturday Sabbath, October 17, 2026 at 11:15 a.m., the church will host its Grand Reopening Celebration and Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony, welcoming city leaders, families, neighbors, and students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU

Enjoy all 5 parts of this series playlist on this page! To see the entire Sabbath School Go video archive, visit the Sabbath School Go Page! This concluding study explores how God's promise to Abraham reveals the new covenant of faith in Jesus Christ, demonstrating that whenever God raises up a prophet, He is calling His people to trust Him and to place their faith in the Lamb of God. This study explores how John the Baptist fulfilled prophecy by preparing the way for the Lor

Oklahoma Conference Youth Director Pastor Israel Mora baptized two Pathfinders at the camporee. Oklahoma pastors supporting their Pathfinders at the (muddy) Union Camporee. It rained a bunch! Pastor Gio Marin's Pathfinders stopped to search for crystals on their way to the camporee. Pastor Mark Dubon's Enid "Arrowheads" Pathfinder Club stopped to pose with the Beaver at Buc-cees on their way to the Union Camporee. A group of uniformed Pathfinders from Tulsa proudly showcase

Enjoy all 5 parts of this series playlist on this page! To see any Sabbath School Go study, visit the Archive! In the final part of this five-part series on the gift of prophecy, Chris Bailey shows from Romans 1:19-20 that God designed creation itself as a book to reveal the Creator, so that every sense was meant to connect us to Him—and even when we run, His fingerprint in nature leaves us without excuse. In part four of this five-part series on the gift of prophecy, Chris

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BRISTOW, Okla. — Churches across the Oklahoma Conference opened their doors on Sabbath as local school communities led out for Education Sabbath, showcasing the impact of Adventist education through student-led worship and praise. At the Bristow Seventh-day Adventist Church, students, educators, and church leaders gathered for a special service centered on praise, community outreach, and faithful service. Under the leadership of head teacher Nelda Wilson and members of the sc

Young adults from across Oklahoma and beyond will be coming together for a refreshing weekend retreat, October 16–18, designed to help them connect with God and connect with each other. The event, titled Common Ground, will be held at Wewoka Woods Adventist Center, where participants will enjoy a blend of worship, fellowship, and meaningful conversations. The retreat will feature Nathan Shires, Oklahoma Conference Executive Secretary, as the weekend speaker. His messages will

Enjoy all 5 parts of this series posted daily, Monday-Friday, on this page! In the finale of this five-part series, we use 2 Corinthians 1:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, and 2 Corinthians 13:14 to show that God's grace is sourced from an unlimited well, making believers not just rich but truly wealthy in Christ. In part four of this five-part series, Chris Bailey uses 1 John 4:16, 1 John 3:24, and 1 John 4:12 to show that God's greatest expression of care is not merely dwelling with u

Three years after a devastating fire forced the Weatherford Seventh‑day Adventist Church to close its doors and undergo a full renovation, the congregation gathered with heartfelt joy for its first Sabbath School and worship services in the renewed space. The long‑awaited reopening marks a milestone not only for the Weatherford church family but also for the broader Oklahoma Conference community that has prayed, supported, and encouraged the journey toward restoration. An off

Educators gather for intentional growth, collaboration, and spiritual renewal Just before the school year started, teachers and principals from across the Southwestern Union gathered for the Southwestern Union Educators Convention—a time of learning, collaboration, encouragement, and professional growth. With the theme “School Culture by Design,” the convention challenged educators to be intentional about creating school environments where students and teachers can thrive. At

Native Ministries partners with Okmulgee Seventh‑day Adventist Church to share life‑changing wellness tools Earlier this year, the Okmulgee Seventh‑day Adventist Church launched a Diabetes Undone seminar, inviting Native American community members and neighbors to learn practical, faith‑based tools for defeating diabetes. With support from the Oklahoma Conference Native American Ministries Department, the church offered this multi‑week lifestyle‑medicine program at the Colleg

The Sallisaw Seventh‑day Adventist Church recently celebrated one of its most dedicated members, recognizing Tom Neal as the congregation’s 2026 Member of the Year. According to church treasurer Doris Trotter, every church needs Jesus — and every church also needs a “Superman.” For Sallisaw, that hero is Tom. Tom was honored during the worship service on Sabbath, September 19, where he received a Braum’s gift certificate as a small token of appreciation for his love, kindness

At the Tulsa Spanish Seventh‑day Adventist Church, a remarkable story is unfolding through the ministry of Pathfinder Bible Experience. Each year, coach Betty welcomes young people from both the church and the community, forming a team committed to studying and memorizing Scripture. One of those Pathfinders is a girl whose family is not yet Adventist and has faced challenges that make attending church difficult. Yet, despite those barriers, God is working in their home in une

The Sand Springs Seventh‑day Adventist Church will celebrate a historic milestone on October 10, 2026, marking 100 years of proclaiming God’s love to the Sand Springs community. Members, former members, pastors, families, and friends are warmly invited to join this special weekend of worship, fellowship, and remembrance. As part of the centennial preparations, organizers are seeking a more complete list of former pastors and the years they served. The church is also gathering

Bristow, Okla. — Bristow Adventist School celebrated a heartwarming morning of fellowship and family during its annual Grandparents’ Breakfast. The event was a resounding success, with every student having at least one grandparent join them for breakfast. The gathering created a beautiful atmosphere of gratitude and connection as grandparents and grandchildren shared smiles, stories, and a delicious meal together. Teachers and staff expressed appreciation for the strong turno

Members from the Altus, Elk City, and Weatherford Seventh‑day Adventist churches are preparing for their Annual Fall District Retreat, scheduled for October 3, 2026, at the scenic Picnic Shelter #2 at Quartz Mountain State Park. Nestled near the dam and surrounded by Oklahoma’s signature autumn beauty, the retreat promises a full day of worship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. Want to come join us for "Outside" worship? You're invited to bring makings for haystacks, which

This past Sabbath was a day of celebration at the Sallisaw Church, where six individuals were baptized and welcomed into the family of faith. The baptisms, led by Pastor Robert “Pastor Q” Quintana, reflected months of prayer, study, and personal decisions to follow Jesus. Pastor Q’s ministry in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, has been marked by compassion, community engagement, and a deep commitment to sharing Christ. As he prepares to begin a new chapter of ministry in Bozeman, Montana,

By the Oklahoma Conference Communication Department The Oklahoma Conference has launched a bold, Spirit‑led initiative called Oklahoma Reconnect, a movement designed to realign church culture with Heaven’s culture and reclaim members who have drifted from active fellowship. In a recent conversation, Conference President Daniel Ortega and Executive Secretary Pastor Nathan Shires shared the heart, purpose, and upcoming training opportunities for this growing ministry. “The aim

Enjoy all 5 parts of this series posted daily, Monday-Friday, on this page! Discover why every believer is born into a spiritual battlefield and must choose to fight for the winning team, using God's mighty weapons to tear down strongholds and bring every thought into obedience to Christ. This study of 2 Corinthians 12 warns that both the unrepentant sinner and the backbiting churchgoer are on the same team, and calls believers to stop living a lie and start living the truth