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Register Now for Adventurer Family Camp May 1-3, 2026
Register now for Adventurer Family Camp at Wewoka Woods. The theme is "Magnified: Discovering the Bigness of God."
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Oklahoma Conference Hispanic Churches Report 240 Baptisms in 2025
By Luis Prieto, Hispanic Ministries Director January 7, 2026 —Worker's Meeting Highlight The Oklahoma Conference celebrated a significant year of growth and renewal across its Hispanic churches in 2025, reporting a total of 240 baptisms as a result of coordinated evangelistic efforts and expanded ministry initiatives. Luis Prieto reviews how God led in 2025 and reports on the strategy for ministry and Hispanic evangelism efforts across Oklahoma. Central to this growth was the
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Pastors & Teachers Meet Together for 1st time in over six years
Since making disciples of young people is a shared objective of Adventist educators and pastors, the Oklahoma Conference leadership decided to invite both groups, who usually meet separately, to the Embassy Suites Conference Center for a joint 2026 worker's meeting in Oklahoma City Jan 5-7. Scott R. Ward, DMin, author of Following Jesus: Stories of Discipleship and Devotional Life was the keynote speaker. He highlighted importance that creating space for bonding, devotional
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Women's Ministries Retreat Announced
Southwestern Union women’s ministries announces their upcoming retreat in Frisco, TX on September 18-20, 2026. Check back for registration link later in January.
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Don't Miss "The CrEATION CASE" January 17 IN Tulsa
Rich Aguilera doing his Creation Case live event at Adventist Fellowship on Jan 17th at 6 pm. Tickets are $7.50. There will be a Pathfinder patch available.
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CERTIFICACION DIRECTORAS MINISTERIODE LA MUJER. ENERO 17 Y 18, 2026 EN OKC
Horario del evento Sabado Seminarios: 9 am a 12:30 pm Foto de grupo: 12:30 pm Almuerzo: 1 pm 2 pm Seminarios: 2 a 6 pm Cena: 6:15 a 7:30 pm Domingo Desayuno para las del hotel. No externas. Seminarios y entrenamiento para las nuevas directoras: 8:30 a 11:30 am Certificación: 11:30 am Presentadoras Nos honra contar con expositoras invitadas de la División, de la Unión y 2 de Conferencia, mujeres llamadas por Dios para inspirar, enseñar y edificar nuestra vida.Nuestras herman
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Read the December 2025 SOONER Newsletter Here:
Just click on the logo to see the newsletter
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Executive Committee Meeting Summary, December 11, 2025
This executive committee meeting was the final meeting for 2025: Opening Prayer & Devotional by Elder Nathan Shires: Elder Shires spoke on the theme of “God with us” from Matthew 1:22–23, highlighting its practical power. He illustrated this through his wife, who faced compassion fatigue in the medical field. One morning she awoke at 3 a.m., heart racing, overwhelmed, and depleted. She used the extra time to quietly commune with God through prayer and devotional reading. As
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Welcome Amneris Martinez as HR Director
Amneris Martinez brings more than 13 years of combined administrative and human resources (HR) experience to her ministry within Seventh-day Adventist denominational work. Her career is deeply rooted in service, mission, and a passion for strengthening organizational culture across all levels of the church. Amneris’ journey in denominational service began at her local church, where she discovered a profound love for serving others and faithfully served in various capacities,
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Welcome Jack Manongi as Assistant Treasurer
Jack Manongi comes to the Oklahoma Conference from the Northeastern Conference, one of six conferences that make up the Atlantic Union, covering the northeast United States which includes New York where he served as under treasurer. Jack and his wife, Grace, share a remarkable 35-year marriage and have two adult children, as well as a cherished grandson.
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New Digital Evangelism Initiative Announced
December 4, 2025 by Kimberly Luste Maran New Digital Evangelism Initiative Announced During #NADYEM2025 - A church from each conference to partner with NAD in digital evangelism. #NADadventist During year-end meeting on Oct. 30, 2025, Brent Hardinge, Adventist Connect director, shares details about how the local church digital evangelism initiative cycle and partnerships will work. Jose Cortes Jr., a Ministerial Association associate director, encourages conference leade
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Joan’s Collectibles, Gifts & Things!! NEW & USED BOOK SALE
New 50% off; Used 75% off, and some just “dirt cheap”!! WHERE: The Old Station Event Center. 8623 E 590 Rd, Catoosa, OK 74015. WHEN: Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pre-“sneak peek” at 9 am for colporteurs. Old, hard to find Spirit of Prophecy books, green, red, hardback and paperbacks, devotionals (gift-worthy, $5-$8), another (non-SDA) well used commentary set, sharing books and pamphlets. New books for sharing. Great Controversy, Steps to Christ, The
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Board of Education Cheers on Students and Faculty
The Oklahoma Conference Board of Education is meeting today, Dec 3rd, at the Oklahoma Conference Office. They paused for a mid-morning break for this energetic group photo!
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Tulsa Adventist AcADEMY UpDATE
Tulsa Adventist Academy’s mission is to prepare students for heaven and earth, and this school year began with exciting momentum. We opened with 128 students, the highest enrollment in the last decade. Our aim remains the same as it has been since 1916 : to help students grow academically while also growing spiritually. TAA’s scripture this year is Matthew 28:19 which reminds us to go and make disciples of all nations. This scripture points to our theme, “Let’s Go,” which
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Multi-church meal packing party Held by Native Ministries
During the recent government shutdown on a Sunday, the Oklahoma Conference Native Ministries (NM) department brought together more than 100 people from local churches to pack meals. The event was vital because even though “More than 50% of those who access food pantries are fully employed,” according to the Regional Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, there are food deserts all over Oklahoma, and the temporary suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) mea
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The Powerful Story of Parkview Adventist Academy’s History
Parkview Adventist Academy (PAA) has a rich history rooted in faith, dedication, and a commitment to quality education. Established in 1899 as Oklahoma City Seventh-day Adventist Church School , it began humbly with just 13 pupils in a small room of Elder McReynold’s house near the first Adventist Church in Indian Territory, located at 217 N.W. 7th Street. The school quickly relocated to the church basement, where Mrs. Hattie Sorenson served as the first teacher. Elder and M
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Oklahoma Conference!
The leadership and staff of the Oklahoma Conference of Seventh-day Adventists wish you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed season of Thanksgiving! As we gather to share in fellowship and food, we are reminded of the Apostle Paul's instruction in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 : "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." This year, and every year, we celebrate the deep blessings God has poured ou
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A Church for Eleven Families in Pakistan
By Jack Stout, Oklahoma Conference Executive Committee Board Member and Founder/Director of Turn To Jesus Ministries International When I stepped off the plane in Lahore for my third mission trip to Pakistan, I knew God had something extraordinary in store. Over the past two years, we have witnessed nearly 500 baptisms in this region, but what unfolded during this journey was unlike anything I had ever experienced. Reaching the Brick Kilns Our first days were spent among the
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PATRICK MILIGAN RETIREMENT ANNOUNCED
This week at the Pastors’ Meeting, Oklahoma Conference President, Daniel Ortega asked retiring Pastor Patrick Miligan, “What was the key to your successful ministry?” Without hesitation he answered. “My wife!” And quickly explained “We have always loved the people. If my parishioners needed me on my day off, I go. I take time off later. She understood the assignment….” “In retirement, we plan to do marriage enrichment seminars on the weekends,” Pastor Miligan said, "so get in
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