Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Beginning on Sunday, April 6, 2025, Reverend Jim Peña will be co-pastoring with Pastor Winston Wilson as our interim pastors.

Pastor Jim will be preaching on Sunday Mornings, except for Easter Sunday and Pastor Winston will be working with the music, children, and dealing with the details of running the church business.

Pray for our co-pastors, that they will speak the truth in love to us and be guided by the hand of our Lord Jesus Christ during this time of change and pray for us as a church that the Lord Jesus Christ will open our minds and our hearts to receive His word on Sunday Morning and that we will not only be hearers of the Word, but doers of the Word.

To learn more about Brother Peña, follow this LINK.

To learn more about Pastor Winston Wilson, follow this LINK.

Select this LINK to respond to the devastating wildfires in the state of California or give through the offering on Sunday morning or though LifeSong Church's online options by selecting this LINK.  Please use the memo "Compassionate Ministries Project ID: 140061" when you are online or on your check or offering envelope so that your gift will go toward the California Wildfires Response.

As the recovery from Hurricane Helene, Milton, and JOHN continues, 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 Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and John.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  "May they prosper who love you.  May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces."  Psalm 122:6-7 (NASB)

Conflict, displacement, economic crises, political instability–these ongoing struggles impact millions of people across the Middle East. Basic survival can feel like an overwhelming challenge when food costs soar or once-safe neighborhoods turn dangerous. In the midst of turmoil, Nazarene churches are providing essential compassionate care ranging from food vouchers and education for children to spiritual and psychological support.

Your gift will sustain vital expressions of Christ’s hope and healing for traumatized communities. Please select GIVE NOW or GIVE through LifeSong Church of the Nazarene and include this memo on your check or online giving app:  Project ID - 123595.

A series of wildfires devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii, killing dozens of people and destroying the historic town of Lahaina. The wildfires are the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. The Church of the Nazarene in Hawaii is responding to this crisis, with Nazarene congregations on Maui serving as evacuation shelters and providing food, bedding, clothes, toiletries, and other emergency supplies to evacuees. Your gift will support these efforts and a long-term future response as the island rebuilds.

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:  Project ID - 140029.

*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!

Select this LINK for the latest updates on Ukraine.

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!

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.

There are more people fleeing home than ever before.

As of 2019, 79.5 million individuals have fled violence, persecution, extreme poverty, and increasing climate crises in their home countries without any guarantee of ever returning. They are seeking safety, opportunity, and a chance to live with dignity. Those who flee often end up living in poverty, with insufficient food, clothing, and shelter. On top of physical needs, they are also coping with grief and trauma.

Around the world,

• 82.4 million people are forcibly displaced, a number that has risen exponentially in the last several years
• Half of those living as refugees are children, who often travel alone or in groups, making them especially vulnerable to human trafficking and other forms of violence
• On average, people will spend about 17 years living displaced.

Select this LINK for more information about how to help those seeking safety.

In Beirut, Lebanon, the Church of the Nazarene serves a community embroiled in an ongoing economic and political crisis. Through the spiritual care of churches, scholarships for children to attend Nazarene educational programs, medical and psychological care for those in need, and vouchers to offset the high price of food, the difficulties of daily life are reduced for people born in Lebanon and refugees from other nations. When you give, you’ll help Nazarenes in Lebanon provide hope and encouragement.

Select this LINK to give online to the Lebanon Crisis Response

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 Easter Offering and the World Evangelism Fund.

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.

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.

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:  To Be Announced Later
Day:  Sunday Afternoon
Time:  2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Place:  Worship Center, 200 West Beech Street, Durant, Oklahoma
Lead:  Pam Blankenship

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: April 5, 2025
Coaches Meeting Time:  9:30am-10:00am
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This year's children's quizzing will be over the book of Acts. This quiz will be over all 20 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 email her by selecting this LINK.

For more information about children's quizzing at LifeSong, please follow this LINK to our Children's Quizzing webpage

Date:  April 13, 2025

Date: April 14, 2025

Esther 4:14

Go out of your way to be a witness for Jesus Christ in whatever way you can. Suggestions: Wear a shirt that says, "I'm not ashamed of Jesus" or a shirt with a Bible verse on it; bring you Bible to work and put it on your desk if you can; or reach out to one person and tell them that you are a follower of Jesus and ask if you can pray for them or help them; or post something on social media like "We're here. We're not ashamed. We love Jesus and we love you."

Select this LINK for more information.

Select this LINK to hear Dr. Michael Brown, author of the new book "Silencing of the Lambs," talk about the "National Not Ashamed of Jesus Day" at the 42:35-minute mark of the program.  "Silencing of the Lambs" is a book that warns about physical persecution of believers in the United States if we don't speak up now.

Date:  April 20, 2025

Easter Offering

Come and worship with us this Resurrection Day as we celebrate Easter.

Dates:  April 23-29, 2025
Deposit:  $250.00
Total Cost $1,575.00 per person (includes lodging, transportation, most meals, entertainment)

SNU is announcing our first opportunity to travel with SNU Alumni & Friends and the launch of Storm the Road travel program.

Join us for our trip from Bethany, OK to Asheville, NC with stops in Memphis, Nashville, and the Gatlinburg-Area. Tennessee’s limitless entertainment options, North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and the people of SNU will make for an unforgettable week together.

Select the graphic to enlarge it for easier reading.  It can be enlarged even more by selecting the icon at the top right corner of the graphic.  To close the graphic, select the X icon at the bottom right corner of the graphic or simply select anywhere outside of the graphic.

Select this LINK or the QR code on the graphic for more detailed information and to register online or download a registration form to mail in.

We look forward to seeing you starting Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, 6789 Northwest 39th Expressway, Bethany, Oklahoma  73008  (405) 789-2050

Nazarene Youth International Convention
Day:  Sunday
Date:  May 4, 2025
Time:  3:30 PM
Place:  Youth Area

District Assembly and Nazarene Missionary International Delegates Registration
Day:  Sunday
Date:  May 4, 2025
Time:  4:30 PM
Place:  West Lobby

Childcare for birth - age 3 (Reservations required using link in Childcare note below.)
Day:  Sunday
Date:  May 4, 2025
Time:  5:45 PM
Place:  Nursery

Sunday Night Kids Worship (Reservations required using link in Childcare note below.)
Day:  Sunday
Date:  May 4, 2025
Time:  6:00 PM
Place:  Children's Area

District Service with District Superintendent, Dr. Jim C. Bond's Report & Vision along with the opening of this year's Oklahoma District Assembly (Live Streamed at www.oknaz.org/live)
Day:  Sunday
Date:  May 4, 2025
Time:  6:00 PM

District Assembly Business Session Continues
Day:  Monday
Date:  May 5, 2025
Registration Time:  8:15am-9:00am
Time:  9:00 AM-11:30 AM

District Assembly Workshops and Lunch (Select this LINK to view the 2024 Workshops.) (See Lunch note below)
Day:  Monday
Date:  May 5, 2025
Time:  11:30 AM-12:45 PM

District Assembly Business Session Resumes (Voting ends)
Day:  Monday
Date:  May 5, 2025
Time:  1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Ordination Service
Day:  Monday
Date:  May 5, 2025
Time:  6:00 PM
Reception following the Ordination Service in the Atrium to welcome our new District Superintendent, Dr. Jim Bond, and his wife, Donna, as well as to honor our Ordinands and Retirees.

Childcare
Select this LINK to sign up for childcare.
Select this LINK to see information for parents regarding your children.

Lunches
Lunches were purchased by each pastor for their delegates.  Chick-fil-A boxed lunch tickets will be available on Monday morning for $11.00.

Date: September 5-6, 2025
Place:  Embassy Suites, NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Registration Fee:  To be Announced.

I’m extremely excited to let you know that September 5 & 6, 2025, we will be going to a new hotel with lots of room to grow - Embassy Suites on NW Expressway!  Our speaker will be announced later 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, a group will be announced later 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.

Salary, all the camp food you can eat, and scholarship assistance for SNU students. 

Contact Ron Hunsaker at 417-686-0455 or Click Here for details. 

Date: May 29-June 1, 2025

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

Our speaker will be announced later.  The music leader(s) will be announced later.

Registration begins February 3, 2025, at 8:00am. 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.

Date: June 2-6, 2025

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!

Cost
Student: $230.00
Sponsor: $135.00 for one camp; $250.00 for Mid High and Senior High Camps
Late Fee:  $20.00 late fee after deadline added to the camp price for students and sponsors.
Scholarships and grants available.  Contact Pastor Brent Smith via email by selecting this LINK for more detailed information.

Deadline
Registration:  May 1, 2025
Sponsor Registration Acceptance:  May 27, 2025

Starting Thursday, February 6, 2026, select this LINK to register online, complete the waiver form, which EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE, get information about Theme Nights, find out about team colors, get the Camp Packet, and view a video for Camp Bond.
 
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.

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 Jordan Acree at (405) 684-0766 or email by selecting this LINK.

Date: June 9-13, 2025

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!

Cost
Student: $230.00
Sponsor: $135.00 for one camp; $250.00 for Mid High and Senior High Camps
Late Fee:  $20.00 late fee after deadline added to the camp price for students and sponsors.
Scholarships and grants available.  Contact Pastor Brent Smith via email by selecting this LINK for more detailed information.

Deadline
Registration:  May 1, 2025
Sponsor Registration Acceptance:  May 27, 2025

Starting Thursday, February 6, 2026, select this LINK to register online, complete the waiver form, which EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE, get information about Theme Nights, find out about team colors, get the Camp Packet, and view a video for Camp Bond.

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.

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 Jordan Acree at (405) 684-0766 or email by selecting this LINK.

Date: July 11-14, 2025
Theme:  To Be Announced
Speaker:  To Be Announced
Online Registration not available at this time.

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.

Select this LINK (not available at this time) to register online for the Elementary/Primary Camp.  Select this LINK to print out a pdf of the camper application for Elementary/Primary Camp at Camp Bond and other information about cost, location, check-in times, what to bring, what not to bring, etc. not given on the online registration form.  Select this LINK to print out a pdf of the councilor application for Elementary/Primary Camp at Camp Bond and other information about background check, ministry safe training. etc.  not given on the online registration form.

(For students that have completed grades 1-3)

Date: July 15-19, 2025
Theme:  To Be Announced
Speaker:  To Be Announced
Online Registration not available at this time.

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.

Select this LINK (not available at this time) to register online for the PreTeen/Junior Camp.  Select this LINK to print out a pdf of the camper application for PreTeen/Junior Camp at Camp Bond and other information about cost, location, check-in times, what to bring, what not to bring, etc. not given on the online registration form.  Select this LINK to print out a pdf of the councilor application for PreTeen/Junior Camp at Camp Bond and other information about background check, ministry safe training. etc. not given on the online registration form.

(For students who have completed grades 4-6)

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!