Reverend Larry Morris was elected superintendent of the Oklahoma District on 1 May 2023. Reverend Morris served as the vice president for external relations at Southern Nazarene University.

For more detailed information about Reverend Morris, please select this LINK.

As the recovery from Hurricane Ian begins, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) is committed to acting in compassion, including the long-term needs that go beyond immediate risks and dangers. Click HERE to learn more about Nazarene Compassionate Ministries response to Hurricane Ian.

*We Unite in Prayer*

Father of all mercies and God of all comfort,

look with love on all who are suffering during this time of strife and warfare. Protect the defenseless, comfort the children, heal the wounded, and sustain the refugee and hungry. Turn hearts to lay down weapons. Open to all a way of reconciliation and lead us to be peacemakers in our own spheres, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, the Prince of Peace.

Amen.

Select this LINK to learn more about the European Nazarenes are responding to the crisis in Ukraine and how you can help!

Nazarene churches in Ukraine are responding to those impacted by conflict and displacement.  To support, GIVE NOW or give through your local church.  Please include this memo on your check or online giving app to your local church:  NCM Eurasia North Field Crisis Fund - 137043.

Thank you for giving to the Lord!

Recovery from this earthquake will take years.
Your support will make a difference.

Click HERE to learn more about Nazarene Compassionate Ministries response to the earthquake in Haiti.

Our hearts ache for those in Afghanistan—those who are in danger, those who are afraid, and those who are hurting. In times of grieving, the Psalms offer lament to cry out to God in prayer.

Click HERE to learn more about Nazarene Compassionate Ministries response to Afghanistan.

Volunteer workers are needed at Camp Bond this year for the summer camps.  If you would like to do some volunteer work at Camp Bond, such as working in the kitchen or housekeeping or maintenance and grounds or being a lifeguard etc., sometime this summer, please select this LINK (link temporarily disabled) and complete the questionnaire and the camp officials will be in contact you.  Please be aware that you will also need to complete a background check if you are scheduled to work and did not have to do one last year.

Thank you so much for giving to the Lord!

Support the work of the Church of the Nazarene through the World Evangelism Fund. Your personal gifts reach around the world to change lives and transform hearts in Jesus' name ... making Christlike disciples in the nations.

Select this LINK for more information about the World Evangelism Fund.

Select this LINK for more information about the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM).

NEW FOR ME IN 2023

• READING/STUDYING THE WORD.  HOW? _________________.

• PURPOSEFUL, PRAISE FILLED PRAYER.  HOW? _______________________.

• FAITHFUL SERVING IN THE NAME OF JESUS.  HOW? ____________________.

• IN MY CHURCH - FINANCIALLY GIVING (TITHES AND OFFERINGS), FAITHFULLY ATTENDING, FRUITFUL DISCIPLING.  HOW?  ____________________________________________________________

• HELPING SOMEONE IN NEED BY.  HOW?  ______________.

• FAMILY.  HOW?  __________________________________________________________________.

• SEEING ONE PERSON COME TO KNOW JESUS THROUGH MY PURPOSEFUL PRAYER AND  APPROACH TO SHARING MY FAITH (WHO?)  HOW?  ______________________________________________.

Suggested options for Bible reading, devotional, and study:

My Utmost For His Highest (O. Chambers)   https://utmost.org/
Year Chronological Bible Reading Plan  https://www.blueletterbible.org/assets/pdf/dbrp/1Yr_ChronologicalPlan.pdf

Also, by using the Bible App by YouVersion.com.  YouVersion has many devotional and Bible study options to choose from.  Download YouVersion for your mobile device at iTUNES or by selecting this LINK.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Join us in our church devotional this year.  We will be following Bible scripture and comments from "My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers by selecting https://utmost.org/ or follow this LINK to see the devotional on our church devotional website page.

READING THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Read the whole Bible in one year with the "Chronological" reading plan from the Blue Letter Bible WEBSITE.

Hand Crafted Items from the wood of the old First Church of the Nazarene building in Durant, Oklahoma.  Click LINK for pictures and detailed information for ordering.

These hand-crafted items are made out of wood from various selections of the old Church, now "The Monterey."

Donated proceeds will go towards our new church building project.

Please email Carol Smith at this LINK to get information about each item or call or text her at (580) 916-5778.

ONLINE DONATION METHODS: Can be processed here  using a Personal Computer or here  using a tablet or mobile device.  Please specify your order in the "other" tab.

Date: June 1-4, 2023

Please join us at Camp Bond for Family Camp to worship or Lord and Savior Jesus Christ together as the Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene family.

Our speaker will be Susie Shellenberger.

Registration begins February 7, 2023. Contact Reverend Dorothy Whipp via email by selecting this LINK or call or text her at (405) 740-8296 for registration and information.

Please select the graphic for prices and other details.

Select this LINK for more information about Camp Bond.

June 11, 2023

Date: June 9-16, 2023
Place:  Indianapolis, Indiana 

International Church of the Nazarene General Assembly and Conventions

The General Assembly and Conventions is a place for Nazarenes to gather for celebration and worship, as well as to conduct the business of the global church and its various ministries.

Please select this LINK for more in depth information about the General Assembly.

Date: June 11, 2023

Immediately following the General Assembly Sunday Service, the SNU Alumni Association will be hosting a luncheon for alumni and friends of Southern Nazarene University. There will be special music, video presentations, updates from the University, and special recognition of SNU Alumni who exemplify the theme of our gathering, Purposefully Different! We hope you will join us!

$25 per person

RSVP by June 2, 2023

Select this LINK to REGISTER FOR LUNCH

The Luncheon will be located at the Westin Hotel in the Capital Ballroom. Select this LINK for more information about the hotel and the location.  Open the image below in a new tab so that you can zoom in to see the details of the floor plan.

Date: June 10, 2023
Place: General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana

This year's children's quizzing will be over the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. This quiz will be over all the digsites.  If you have any questions, please contact Martha Wilson.

If you want to get started in quizzing but do not have the funds in which to start, PLEASE call Mrs. Selena Kyzer (Oklahoma District Quiz Director) at (405) 789-9411 or select this LINK to email her.

For more information about children's quizzing at LifeSong, please select this LINK.

Can you help?

We are in need of 400 volunteers for World Quiz!! If you are attending General Assembly and will be there on Friday, June 9, or Saturday, June 10, and would be able to help even for a few hours, we would be most appreciative!!! We'll find you a perfect spot, complete with on the job training! Contact Reverend Dorothy Whipp, for more details. by selecting this LINK.

You can get updated information on our homepage.  If you have any questions or comments, select this LINK to email your questions or comments to Bethany Hanna.

Date:  June 18, 2023

Celebrate and give thanks to God for your Father!

Date: June 18-21, 2023

Join us for Oklahoma District Mid High Camp (For students that have completed grades 6-8).

During this week, your student will have a blast playing games, enjoying the amenities of Camp Bond, and making new friends their age. Most importantly, your student will have the opportunity to worship and learn more about who God is and how God can transform their life!

There will be three theme nights!

Night one is "TENT TEAM COLOR" night.

Each church will be assigned a team color.  Colors will be announced closer to camp.
Wear your color the first night to be ready for TENT!

Night two is "JERSEY" night.

Wear your favorite team's jersey or colors.
Let's see if you are a real fan of your favorite team!

Night three is "JURASSIC PARK" night.

Who doesn't love a good dinosaur theme?!
Come dressed in your best Jurassic Park get up!

Cost
Student: $175
Sponsor: $105 for one camp; $165 for Mid High and Senior High Camps
Student $185 late fee after deadline.
Scholarships and Grants available.  Contact Pastor Brent Smith via email by selecting this LINK for more detailed information.

Deadline to Register
May 22, 2023
Select the LINK to register online.

Please give your registration fee to LifeSong Church of the Nazarene by putting your check or cash into the offering plate at one of our services. You can also use your financial institution's "Bill Pay" feature to send a check to the church at any time. Please write "Middle School Camp" in the memo portion of the check or the offering envelope and the number of people that the registration fee will cover. You can also give your registration fee to the church by giving online anytime by selecting this LINK using a computer or this LINK using a mobile device. Input the amount of your registration fee in the "Scholarship/Church Camp" field, and then specify "Middle School" and the number of people that the registration fee will cover in the box to the right of your ministry giving amount, which is required.  LifeSong Church of the Nazarene will then send one church check to the District Office for all the students and sponsors from our church.

Grants for camp registration fees are available for those that want to go to camp but are not financially able to pay the registration fee. Please contact Pastor Brent Smith to see if you qualify.

Along with being registered, EACH STUDENT MUST have a waiver form signed and turned on the first day of camp.  This form can be obtained from Pastor Brent Smith.

Local church sponsor(s) are required.  Select this LINK for sponsor details and requirements, teen camp guidelines, and liability waiver form example.

If you have questions, please contact Reverend Avarilla Anfuso at (405) 625-1363 or email her by selecting this LINK.

Date: June 22-25, 2023

Join us for Oklahoma District Senior High Camp (for students that have completed grades 9-12).

During this week, your student will have a blast playing games, enjoying the amenities of Camp Bond, and making new friends their age. Most importantly, your student will have the opportunity to worship and learn more about who God is and how God can transform their life!

There will be three theme nights!

Night one is "TENT TEAM COLOR" night.

Each church will be assigned a team color.  Colors will be announced closer to camp.
Wear your color the first night to be ready for TENT!

Night two is "JERSEY" night.

Wear your favorite team's jersey or colors.
Let's see if you are a real fan of your favorite team!

Night three is "JURASSIC PARK" night.

Who doesn't love a good dinosaur theme?!
Come dressed in your best Jurassic Park get up!

Cost
Student: $175
Sponsor: $105 for one camp; $165 for Mid High and Senior High Camps
Student $185 late fee after deadline.
Scholarships and Grants available.  Contact Pastor Brent Smith via email by selecting this LINK for more detailed information.

Deadline to Register
May 22, 2023
Select the LINK to register online.

Please give your registration fee to LifeSong Church of the Nazarene by putting your check or cash into the offering plate at one of our services. You can also use your financial institution's "Bill Pay" feature to send a check to the church at any time. Please write "High School Camp" in the memo portion of the check or the offering envelope and the number of people that the registration fee will cover. You can also give your registration fee to the church by giving online anytime by selecting this LINK using a computer or this LINK using a mobile device. Input the amount of your registration fee in the "Scholarship/Church Camp" field, and then specify "High School" and the number of people that the registration fee will cover in the box to the right of your ministry giving amount, which is required.  LifeSong Church of the Nazarene will then send one church check to the District Office for all the students and sponsors from our church.

Grants for camp registration fees are available for those that want to go to camp but are not financially able to pay the registration fee. Please contact Pastor Brent Smith to see if you qualify.

Along with being registered, EACH STUDENT MUST have a waiver form signed and turned on the first day of camp.  This form can be obtained from Pastor Brent Smith.

Local church sponsor(s) are required.  Select this LINK for sponsor details and requirements, teen camp guidelines, and liability waiver form example.

If you have questions, please contact Reverend Avarilla Anfuso at (405) 625-1363 or email her by selecting this LINK.

Date:  June 25, 2023

Follow this LINK for information on The Lord's Supper.

2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Follow this LINK for suggested questions to examine yourself to see if you are in the faith.

Those that plan to view our live streaming service online and participate in Communion with us should obtain and prepare their Communion Elements as soon as possible.  Then on the Sunday that we serve Communion, please have your Communion Elements available at the being of the service so as not to be rushed when the Church takes Communion.

Date: June 25, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

We will be assembling Crisis Care Kits on Sunday afternoon after we enjoy lunch together and have a missionary lesson at the Worship Center after the Sunday Morning service.

If you would like to make a contribution, please use this LINK to go to our "Ways We Donate" page and choose your method of contributing to this worthy endeavor.  If you contribute using a check or cash in an envelope, please write in the memo portion of the check or the blank portion of the envelope "Crisis Care Kits."  If you want to donate using our online giving application, please select the GivePlus+ button of your choice and input the amount that you wish to donate in the "Other" category and then input "Crisis Care Kits" in the note/memo next to the amount and complete the rest of the required information.  Thank you so much for your offering to purchase the items needed for these Crisis Care Kits so that these kits can be ready and available when an emergency arises!

For more complete information about the Crisis Care Kits from the Oklahoma District Nazarene Missions International, please select this LINK.

JOIN A LIFE GROUP AND GROW

Who holds you accountable spiritually?  Who lifts you up?

Who do you help hold accountable spiritually?  Who do you lift up?

To find out more information about our LIFE groups follow this LINK.

To find the places and times of your Life Group, please refer to the Regular Schedule on the home page of this website or the Calendar page on this website.

Date:  July 2, 2023
Day:  Sunday Afternoon
Time:  2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Place:  Worship Center, 200 West Beech Street, Durant, Oklahoma
Lead:  Michelle Smith

The New Life Group will continue our study in the book called "SACRED REST," by Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D.

This Life Group is open to all who want to attend.

Select this LINK to get more information about how to join our group, obtain the book the date for the next schedule meeting, and get more details about our group.

Please join us every other Saturday afternoon at the Worship Center located at 200 West Beech Street, Durant, Oklahoma.

Day:  Wednesday
Time:  Evening Meal:  5:00 PM; Service:  6:00 PM
Place:  Worship Center:  200 West Beech Street, Durant, Oklahoma

Please join us every Wednesday of the month as we pray together that God will lead us as a church in the way we need to go concerning our ministries, for a new church building on our new plot of ground, our Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene leadership, and our Half-Million Mobilization:  Prayer Journal "Call to Prayer:  Easter to Pentecost."

A light meal will be provided before the service.

Date:  July 5-9, 2023
Place:  Tampa Bay, Florida

Nazarene Youth Conference is a quadrennial event that will bring together an estimated 10,000 high school students and youth leaders from across the USA/Canada Region for five days of worship services, service projects, and more. 

Select this LINK to see a recap of the 2019 NYC!

Select this LINK for more information about NYC23!

Please pray for our youth conference that the lives of our youth will be changed and made alive and on fire for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that our youth will be bold witnesses, disciples, and defenders of our faith for our Lord Jesus Christ, and they would be able to resist the world that hates them and would change them to be like the world when they return to their own homes and communities.

Date: July 14-17, 2023

CAMPOPOLY
Speaker:  Stefanie Harris
Online Registration available.

Scholarships and Grants available.  Contact Pastor Brent Smith via email by selecting this LINK for more detailed information.

For more information, email Pastor Dorothy Whipp by selecting this LINK.

(For students that have completed grades 1-3)

Date: July 18-22, 2023

CAMPOPOLY
Speaker:  Pastor Kason Oakes
Online Registration available.

Scholarships and Grants available.  Contact Pastor Brent Smith via email by selecting this LINK for more detailed information.

For more information, email Pastor Dorothy Whipp by selecting this LINK.

(For students who have completed grades 4-6)

Help us by sharing your students ' information.  We need information for any student attending ANY college or university in State of Oklahoma.  Please scan the OR code in the graphic or select this LINK to complete the information form for your student.

The form is intended to provide college pastors within the Nazarene community with information about potential students in their respective areas.

Date: August 17-19, 2023
Start Time: 1:00 PM on August 17, 2023
Location: Bethany First Church of the Nazarene
Cost: $30 per person
Topics: Church planting churches and Church Planting Essentials

To register, select this LINK.

Date: September 8-9, 2023
Place:  Embassy Suites, NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Registration Fee:  $50.00

I’m extremely excited to let you know that September 8 & 9, 2023, we will be going to a new hotel with lots of room to grow - Embassy Suites on NW Expressway!  Our speaker, Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith, has become a great friend, and I know you will love her!  She’s a medical doctor, devoted Christian, wife, mom, writer and speaker.  Also, Libby Frees & Friends will be leading worship!  You do not want to miss it!!
 
My prayer is that we will have a HUGE attendance!
 
Love you! 
Sandy

Registration details and more information to be announced later.

THE HALF MILLION MOBILIZATION 
Colossians 4:2
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

We Begin...

We begin to usher in a new day in the USA/Canada Region in the Church of the Nazarene.  We do this not in our own strength, but in the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ.

• Do we believe God can change the trajectory of our declining churches?
• Do we believe God will raise up leaders to start new churches?
• Do we believe God has a place in our current culture for the Nazarene holiness message?

Of course, the answer is yes. Perhaps there has never been a better time in the USA/Canada Region for the work of God’s church to break through.
Let us join together in a time of prayer for renewal in our ministry and our churches.
Let us pray for a resurgence in the Nazarene message of hope and holiness.

“God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it.” 
- John Wesley

Please join the Church of the Nazarene USA/Canada Region family in this HALF-MILLION MOBILIZATION by selecting this LINK in order to find out more information about how to mobilize in prayer.