MARCHSchool of Ministry Game Day........................ March 5Credentials Testing Day ................................... March 5Daylight Savings Time Begins........................ March 13BGMC Day................................................................. March 13District RR Leaders Conference.................... March 25-26Women’s Leadership Training Seminar..... March 25-26

APRILDistrict Bible Quiz Finals.................................. April 1-2School of Ministry Game Day......................... April 2Credentials Testing Day.................................... April 2District Fine Arts Festival.................................. April 8-9District RV Convention...................................... April 8-9Spring FCF Trace.................................................... April 15-16Regional JBQ........................................................... April 22-23District Council...................................................... April 25-26Ordination Presentation................................... April 26Christian Fun Day................................................. April 30

MAYSchool of Ministry Game Day......................... May 7Credentials Testing Day.................................... May 7Fun Arts Festival.................................................... May 14Credential Presentation.................................... May 21Youth Camp #1......................................................May 23-27Youth Camp #2.................................................... May 30-June 3

JUNESchool of Ministry Game Day......................... June 4Credentials Testing Day.................................... June 4Youth Camp #3.................................................... June 6-10Royal Ranger Pow-Wow..................................... June 10-12Youth Camp #4......................................................June 13-17Youth Camp #5.................................................... June 20-24Royal Ranger JLTA................................................ June 22-26iCamp........................................................................ June 27-July1

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..................................................................GENERAL PRESBYTERS

Frank CargillSuperintendent

Craig DacusAssistant Superintendent

Tom GoinsSecretary-Treasurer

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS

Curtis Owens

Ron McCaslin

MINISTRY DIRECTORS

Doug EveraardYouth Ministries

Dean GuthrieChildren’s Ministries

Darren PilcherChurch Ministries

Michelle PilcherWomen’s Ministries

Jack SalkilExecutive Administrator

Lindell WarrenMissions

SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS

Raymond FrizzelleSection 1

Leo GuthrieSection 2

Melvin BakerSection 3

Steve RoseSection 4

Bruce McCartySection 5E

Darryl WoottonSection 5W

Chad BrodrickSection 6

Weldon WrightSection 7

Micah WellsSection 8

David BrooksSection 9N

L Duane ElmoreSection 9S

Don BarnesSection 10

Billy MartinSection 11

T.D. GiffordSection 12

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FRANK CARGILL //District Superintendentfrank.cargill@okag.org

A unique gAthering of believers in April 1914 gAve birth to whAt we know As the generAl CounCil of the Assemblies of god.

From Hot Springs, Arkansas the flame of Pentecost quickly spread as preachers passionately

began to promote an initiative of world-wide evangelism. The humble group of approximately 300

probably could have never dreamed that constitutes would multiply by the millions. Today, our

world family consists of over 65 million adherents.

The history of our Oklahoma Fellowship dates to a Tulsa tent campmeeting held on the bank of the

Arkansas River only three months following the Hot Springs meeting. In July of 1914, the structural

foundation of the Oklahoma District Council of the Assemblies of God came into existence.

April 25 and 26 we will assemble to worship and celebrate during the 98th Oklahoma District

Council. We have much for which to give praise! I urge every member of our Oklahoma family to set

aside the time and join us in Oklahoma City, 8701 North Kelley, for these two days. Come expecting

a miracle!

Our guest speaker lives in the world of evange-

lism. Greg and Sandy Mundis serve as the Eu-

rope Regional Director for the Assemblies of God

World Missions. They bring a fresh word that

excites me about the future as God continues

to pour His Spirit upon today’s generation! I am

delighted to present Greg to our family and fully

believe this District Council will inspire all who

come expecting.

Two elections are scheduled for our time together. The positions of District Secretary and the Execu-

tive Presbyter for the Eastern Zone will be balloted upon. Exciting reports will be shared regarding

ministries as well as goals for the future. One of our largest groups of applicants will be presented

and celebrated through the Act of Ordination. We will remember our heroes that have left this world

and share Communion in anticipation of our Lord’s return.

Linda and I are honored to serve you and we are excited

about the opportunity of sharing these days of fellowship

with our Oklahoma Family!

Hot Springs Opera House where the first General Coun-cil was held.

Visitors and delegates to the First General Council, Hot Springs, Arkansas, April 2-12, 1914.

$140.2 million is a significant amount of money. According

to the Department of Labor (DOL), that is amount of money em-

ployers were forced to pay in 2008 for violating the minimum

wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards

Act (FLSA). The vast majority of that figure - $123 million – was

directly tied to overtime violations. Faced with a two-year

statute of limitations for unintentional violations, and a three-

year statute of limitations and subsequent fines for intentional

violations, church leaders would be wise to take a hard look at

how employees are both classified and compensated.

Under FLSA, non-exempt employees – employees who are not

exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements – are

required to be paid at least minimum wage ($7.25 per hour)

for the first 40 hours worked in a given workweek, and a rate

of one and one-half times their regular hourly rate for all time

worked over 40 hours.

Two Common Mistakes Churches Make Regarding Overtime Pay:

1 Assuming that paying an employee a salary and

giving them a special job-title automatically

makes them an exempt employee under FLSA. The fact

that a church employee is paid a salary or possesses a

certain title is not a guarantee that the church is not re-

quired to pay overtime in the event the individual works

more than 40-hours in a given week. While there are

clearly delineated exceptions for executive, administra-

tive, professional, computer, and outside sales employ-

ees under FLSA, a thorough examination of the indi-

vidual’s actual job duties is required to see if they truly

are exempt. In other words, it’s not what you say they

do which determines whether an employee is exempt or

non-exempt, it is what they actually do. Fact Sheet #17A

on the DOL website (www.dol.gov) provides a detailed

explanation of which employees truly qualify for which

exemptions.

2 Assuming that compensatory time can be offered

in lieu of overtime pay. Providing an employee

with compensatory (comp) time refers to the practice

of providing paid time off for hours worked in excess

of 40, in lieu of paying the required overtime. At the

current time, FLSA only allows public sector – govern-

ment – employers to provide this benefit. Private sector

employers – including churches – are prohibited from

using this practice. The right to receive overtime pay is

not a right that an employee is able to waive under the

law. Simply put, if they qualify for it and they work it,

you are required to pay it.

Overtime pay can be a costly added expense over the course of

a year. With proper management and thoughtful preparation,

the added cost can be minimized, if not eliminated all together.

The point is not to avoid paying people what they are worth,

or short-change the people which make the ministry effective.

The point is to become proper stewards of the resources at

your disposal, and to ensure that as the ministry grows, funds

can be utilized in the best and most effective way possible.

Additional resources and more detailed information can be

found at the U.S. Department of Labor’s website:

www.dol.gov.

YOU CAN VISIT WWW.OKAG.ORG FOR OUR OPEN CHURCH & OPEN FOR CALLS LISTS

KEVIN CONNER, MBA //Financial Accountantkevin.conner@okag.org

TOM GOINS //Secretary/Treasurertom.goins@okag.org

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OVERTIMEPOLICY

Reverend Lawrence Langley of

Spiro, Oklahoma was born Octo-

ber 13, 1921 in Ladonia,Texas to

L.L. and Lona (Clements) Langley

and passed away February 16,

2011 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at

the age of 89.

He is survived by; Wife, Billie

Langley of Border, Texas;Two

Daughters; Jean Curry and hus-

band Glen of Spiro, Oklahoma; Sharon Bilderback and husband

Bill or Redding, California

One Step Son-Stan Aylor of Border, Texas; Two Sisters; Elizabeth

Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Lavelle Moore of

Border, Texas; Two Brothers; Bill Langley of San Antonio, Texas;

Dan Langley of San Angelo, Texas; Nine Grandchildren; Seventeen

Great Grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pearl B.

Langley; one son, Larry Langley; two brothers, Weldon and Marcel

Langley. He was a member of the Victory Worship Center and

he loved to cut wood, fishing, and hunting, especially squirrel

hunting. Reverend Langley ministered for the Assemblies of God

for Sixty years in Oklahoma, California, and Colorado.

IN LOVINGMEMORY

Kathryne Blair Spouse of Franklin Blair 12/28/25 - 11/9/10

Donna Ventonis Spouse of Richard Ventonis

6/29/52 - 12/15/10

Edith Wells Spouse of the late Lloyd Wells

1/18/17 - 1/17/11

Marie Boyd Spouse of W.L. Boyd

11/15/25 - 1/18/11

Bonnie Ham Spouse of Dwayne Ham

6/17/31 - 1/26/11

Carol Pierce Spouse of the late E.F. Pierce

4/29/09 - 2/18/11

NUESTRA MISIÓN EN EL MUNDO...

1. EVANGELIZAR A LOS PERDIDOS.Hermanos este año necesitamos buscar nuevas maneras de tocar

el mundo alrededor de nosotros. Tenemos una grande oportuni-

dad aquí en Oklahoma y también tenemos el mandamiento de ir

al mundo. Tenemos que ayudar a los misioneros aquí en EEUU

y alrededor del mundo. Hoy, prepare su iglesia para tener una

convención misionera durante 2011.

2. ADORAR A DIOS. Hermanos tenemos que aprender la manera de adorar a Nuestro

Señor. Nuestros jóvenes y niños quieren ver ejemplos y nosotros

podemos hacerlo, si buscamos Dios primero con todo nuestro

corazón.

3. DISCIPULAR A LOS CREYENTES.Cual mejor manera de discipular a nuestra gente que por medio

de grupos pequeños. Hoy hay varias iglesias que utilizan esta

herramienta. Dr. Cho en Corea tiene una iglesia muy grande

gracias a esta herramienta de grupos pequeños, algunas veces

llamados grupos celulares. Discipulado es una pieza importante

para el crecimiento de creyentes, usted puede comenzar un día

nuevo entre semana o utilizar algún día de los que ya tiene.

4. MOSTRAR COMPASIÓNEs tiempo que las iglesias Hispanas muestren la compasión como

Cristo en la Biblia. Nuestro Señor Jesucristo buscaba a aquellos

que necesitaban ayuda. Hay gente que tiene necesidades muy

grandes y El Señor nos manda a extender su compasión.

Noticias que podemos usar... La junta anual que siempre tenemos con todos nuestros

pastores y sus cónyuges se va a realizarse el 26 de Marzo 2011

en el auditorio del distrito que está ubicado en 8701 North Kel-

ley Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. La junta comenzará a las 10 am.

Comuníquese con nosotros para más información y confirmar su

asistencia.

MARK FITZGERALD//Spanish Ministries Coordinatormarkfitzgerald@usmissions.org

MINISTERS SPOUSES

Oklahoma Teen Challenge continues to grow, making room

for many more adolescents and young adults needing its

services. Last year plans were developed to begin the new

Oklahoma City Teen Challenge Center, an adult men’s program.

With all the hurdles passed and the city permits granted the

new center now houses and directs 20 adult men with beds

for 15 more. Pastor Deborah Burke and Oklahoma City Inner-

City Church have made available their facilities located at

2212 S.W. 55th Street, for this new T.C. Center. Mike Messier

directs the Oklahoma City Teen Challenge Center under the

auspices of Wayne Gray, Executive Director of Oklahoma Teen

Challenge.

The Sonrise Ranch Center in Cache operates at or near capac-

ity all the time with 44 beds. When the new Everitt Center

is completed at Sonrise Ranch the capacity will increase to

60. Hopefully, the Everitt Center can be completed this year.

Financial gifts and work crews would definitely be welcome.

New Lifehouse and Brush Creek Boys Ranch in Northeastern

Oklahoma continue to bless teenagers and their families with

around the clock supervision and education. Administratively

both centers are directed by Shawn and Shanon Blankenship.

The adolescent centers house at present 35 young people.

Freedom House in Sapulpa, under the direction of Karen Coon,

keeps improving its facilities as the ministry there serves adult

women. From 10-15 women reside at Freedom House at any

given time.

From a small beginning over 23 years ago to a multi-site,

multi-million dollar ministry today, Teen Challenge moves

ahead, ever growing to help meet needs among our families

and churches in Oklahoma. May God ever bless Oklahoma

Teen Challenge.

LINDELL WARREN //Missions Directorlindell.warren@okag.org

The Ever Expanding Ministry of

OKLAHOMA TEEN

CHALLENGEAnnual Oklahoma

MAPS-RV Volunteer Convention

April 8 & 9 at Jones, First Assembly of God Registration: Begins at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, April 86:30 PM First Service & Meal

Speaker| Lindell Warren,

OK District Missions Director

Saturday, April 9 9:00 AM Service & Meal

Speaker| Jerry Bell

National MAPS-RV Director

12:00 PM Bricktown, OKC

6:30 PM Closing Service & Meal.

Cost: $12.50 per person (includes 3 meals)

For further information please call:

Gary Gunsolus South Central Regional MAPS-RV Coordinator

580 221-1860

Or

Jean MooreConvention Host

405 399-9455

All District Missions BanquetIn conjunction with

Ninety-Eighth Oklahoma District Council

April 25, 2011, 4:00 p.m.

Location: Central Oklahoma Homebuilders, 420 E. Britton Rd., OKC

Speaker: Greg Mundis, AGWM Regional Director for Europe

Sponsored by the District Departments

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What an awesome time was had at our LIFE Rallies around the state! A heartfelt thanks

to the sectional representatives for a job well done in each section. LIFE Missions Pledges

totaled $121,501.12! Thank you ladies for your heartbeat for Missions!!! If you have not

made a LIFE Pledge for 2011 you still have time. The project we are focusing on this year

is equipping the kitchen at the new campground in Sparks. We need every ladies group to

participate in seeing this dream come to pass! I am praying for God to give your ladies fresh

ideas and innovative ways to raise the funds needed for this project.

MICHELLE PILCHER //Women’s Ministries Directormichelle.pilcher@okag.org

DOUG EVERAARD //Youth Directordoug.everaard@okag.org

SPEEDTHELIGHTThank you once again for your faithful giving to STL in 2010. The churches

and student ministries across Oklahoma gave $259,840.44 this last year for the

purchase of vehicles and sound equipment to be given to our missionaries all

around the world. In weeks to come we will be sharing some of the details of

your giving and what & who it went to.

One thing I have realized walking with my son Grayson through his fight with can-

cer is that life continues on. With that said we are already into a new year, thank

you to all the student ministries who participated in STL Launch back in January.

We saw over $350,000. worth of goals come in for STL for 2011 with more on the

way. If you have not yet set a goal for STL as a student ministry, let me challenge

you to take up this cause and give your students the opportunity to give. Listen

to what students at Bartlesville 1st A/G did to raise funds and awareness for STL:

When a couple guys saw the forecast for early February, they realized that they

had to capitalize on the opportunity. Flyers were made and the word got out

quickly that if you needed your driveways and sidewalks cleared during the

winter storms, there were a few teenagers that would shovel for a donation to

missions. Two record breaking snowfalls and 36 houses later, four high school

guys from Bartlesville (Johnathon Weber, Kendall Veach, Derek T. Mabon, John-

Paul White) raised over $2,000 for Speed the Light by shoveling snow!

This story begs the question, “What can I do for STL?” “What resources do I have

around me to make a difference?”

Our Goal this year in Oklahoma is to give $500,000.00 to STL! Will you be a part?

WHY I’M A NEXT GENERATION PARTNER?“Without a clear defined definition of the future we have no hope, and I think the

NEXT generation campaign clearly defines what we want to do and thats to provide

a new camp for generations to come so that they can find hope?”

Chad Allred | Student Ministries Pastor Miami 1st Assembly

The NEXT Christians: How a New

Generation is Restoring The Faith

By: Gabe Lyons

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2 Chronicles 26:5 | “He(King Uzziah) sought

God during the days of Zechariah, who

instructed him in the fear of God. AS LONG

AS HE SOUGHT THE LORD, GOD GAVE HIM

SUCCESS.”

Who or what are we seeking today?

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DEAN GUTHRIE //Children’s Directordean.guthrie@okag.org

BGMCupdateThis year the Oklahoma District did an outstanding job by giving $ 225,955.63 to

BGMC, placing us fourth in the nation once again. For 2011, we have set a goal of

$300,000. If we meet and surpass this goal, I have agreed to make a trip to the Georgia

Aquarium, where I will swim in the shark tank. I want to thank all of our churches for giv-

ing to BGMC this year. You have done a terrific job in helping spread the gospel. I would

also like to say, if your church does not participate in BGMC, please prayerfully consider

doing so. A big thank you to David and Tracy Zentz our District BGMC Coordinators,

for their tireless effort in promoting this ministry to churches around the district. This

couple loves BGMC and would welcome the opportunity to come to your church and

share their passion for this wonderful ministry with your kids. If you would like to receive

more information about BGMC you can go online at www.bgmc.ag.org, or you can contact

the District Children’s Ministries Department at ocm@okag.org

Top 10 Oklahoma BGMC Churches

1. The Bridge | Mustang

2. First Assembly of God | Bartlesville

3. First Assembly of God | Stigler

4. First Assembly of God | Woodward

5. Grand Assembly of God | Chickasha

6. Maranatha Assembly of God | OKC

7. Memorial Assembly of God | Purcell

8. First Assembly of God | Owasso

9. First Assembly of God | Lindsay

10. Lone Grove Assembly of God | Lone Grove

POWER SURGE 2011 is joining with

Women’s EMPOWER on March 25 & 26 at The Assembly in

Broken Arrow. Our workshops are for Preschool, Mpact, and

Teen Girl Ministries leaders. These Breakout Sessions will offer

relevant ministry ideas, hands on activities and great informa-

tion! On Saturday all GM leaders are invited to attend a very

special “Heart To Heart” session which includes a continental

breakfast and giveaways!

Pastor, please consider investing in the training of your leaders

by making sure they have the finances to attend!

Confessions of a Non-BarbieKinda Wilson

Princess Charm School : A Godly Approach to Beauty, Poise, and RighteousnessLisa Harris

Also Including:Sunlight Kids for your nursery ministry

Rainbow unit project ideas with “Make & Takes”

Stars Club Recharged

Creative Teaching Skills

Everything Daisies & Prims

Crafts with Stacy

Twilight

Social Networking and other awesome tools

“Inspired” for Coordinators

Navigate the NGM, TGM and GPH websites

For Registration information please contact The Children’s

Ministries Department at ocm@okag.org .

Coins For Kids project money is due by March 31, 2011. Send to : National Girls Ministries Office

General Council of the Assemblies of God

1445 North Boonville Avenue

Springfield, MO 65802-1894

GREG TIFFANY //Chi Alpha Coordinatorxaoklahoma@aol.com

ELIZABETH MOON //Girls Ministries Coordinatorelizabeth.moon@okag.org

Charley Hudspeth, Newkirk, reports 2 rededicated and 1

healed.

Raymond Frizzelle, Miami, reports 17 saved in jail

ministry and 9 adults saved in regular service.

Oren Jackson, Watonga, reports 2 saved in December.

Keith Peach, Atoka, reports 1 filled with Holy Ghost and 3

first time salvations on Haworth Teen Fine Arts

Fair.

Bonnie Sheaffer, Okc, reports several saved.

Billy Brummett, Dewey, reports 3 miracles of divine

healing.

Ken Burge, Sallisaw, reports 2 filled with the Holy Ghost

and 1 refilled.

Robert and Jan Teel report 3 filled with the Holy Ghost in

December, and 4 saved, 5 rededicated, and 19 filled with

the Holy Ghost in January.

Kurtis Ivey reports 20 saved in revivals.

Charles Holybee reports 10 saved in jail.

David Crittenden reports many healed, saved, and

delivered.

PASTORS’ REPORTS

EVANGELISTS’ REPORTS

PRAYER REQUESTDoug Everaard- son’s healing from cancer.

Joseph Bowles- employment and guidance.

Robert Walden - he and wife’s ongoing health problems.

Karen Merz - Healing from multiple surgeries.

DONATION80 dark blue choir robes. Contact Merwin Pickney at (918)

622-7100.

INFORMATIONHelp for Pastors call (918) 758-4147 or visit

www.pastoralcareinc.com.

NEEDEDSkedee Assembly needs 20 pews 10 or 11 ft. Contact Lance

Howell at (918) 767-2665.

Full time youth pastor. Contact Kevin Martin at (405) 258-

1841 or send resume’ to martintubby@yahoo.com

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE LISTED ON THIS PAGE OF THE OUTLOOK, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL. BARBARA.MILLER@OKAG.ORG

OKLAHOMADISTRICTNEWS

TRANSFERSWELCOME:

Robert & Martha E. Favela Gulf Latin

Gabriel Elliott Arkansas

Darren G. Widner Southern Missouri

Russell E. & Judy Allen Southern Missouri

Lindsey R. Snider North Texas

Tyler R. Herring Southern Missouri

Roger Baker Arkansas

Michael R. & Nancy I. Fister Hawaii

Charles Howington Arkansas

Gary Powell Arkansas

FAREWELL:

Joseph Kellogg North Texas

Ricky & Amy Van Pay Rocky Mountain

Roger Reston New Mexico

Gary L. Thiessen Kansas

Jason Armstrong North Texas

Ricardo & Laura Aguilar Gulf Latin

Andrew Haire Southern Missouri