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)

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!

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.

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.

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).

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:  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:  May 12, 2024

Celebrate and give thanks to God for your Mother!

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 26, 2024

Please welcome our Special Guest Speaker, Doctor Eileen Ruger, as she brings us the Word of God on Sunday Morning, May 26, 2024

Pray for our speaker, that she will speak the truth in love to us 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.

Select this LINK to view Doctor Ruger's biography.

Date:  May 26, 2024

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: May 30-June 2, 2024

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 our new District Superintendent, Dr. James (Jim) C. Bond.  The music will be led by Adams Voice.

Registration begins February 1, 2024, 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 3-7, 2024

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 to Register:  May 1, 2024

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 Avarilla Anfuso at (405) 625-1363 or email her by selecting this LINK.

June 9, 2024

Date: June 10-14, 2024

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 to Register:  May 1, 2024

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 Avarilla Anfuso at (405) 625-1363 or email her by selecting this LINK.

Requirements to qualify for the Regional Quiz:  Quizzer who received a medal and is currently in the 1st-6th grades.
Registration Forms, Waiver, and Payment Deadline:  May 10, 2024.  Quizzers cannot register on June 14, 2024, if all forms. waivers, and payments have not been received on or before May 10, 2024. Select this LINK to print out the registration form.  Select this LINK to print out the liability waiver form.
Registration Date:  June 14, 2024
Registration Time:  6:00pm-7:30pm or 8:30am morning of June 15, 2024.
Date: June 15, 2024
Start Time: Red Level 9:30am; Blue Level 10:30 AM as close as possible.
Place: Southern Nazarene University
Cost of Regional Quiz:  $45.00 per quizzer.  Make checks payable to Oklahoma District.
Housing:  $20.00 per person on campus of SNU (only if interested)

This year's children's quizzing will be over the book of Matthew. 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: June 18, 2024
Day:  Tuesday
Time: 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Early Voting Dates:  June 13-14, 2024
Early Voting Days:  Thursday and Friday
Early Voting Day Times:  8:00 AM-6:00PM

Early Voting Date:  June 15, 2024
Early Voting Day:  Saturday
Early Voting Day Time:  8:00 AM-2:00 PM

Select this LINK for more information.

Select this LINK for information about why Christians should be involved in voting.

Date: July 12-15, 2024
Theme:  CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
Speaker:  To Be Announced
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.

Select this LINK to register for the Primary Camp.

(For students that have completed grades 1-3)

Date: July 16-20, 2024
Theme:  CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
Speaker:  To be Announced
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.

Select this LINK to register for Junior Camp.

(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!

Date: September 6-7, 2024
Place:  Embassy Suites OKC NW, 3233 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Early Registration Fee before August To Be Announced later
Late Registration Fee after August To Be Announced later
Final Deadline to Register:  August  To Be Announced later

Room arrangements can only be made by contacting Reverend Dorothy Whipp at (405) 740-8296 or selecting this LINK to contact her via email.

Details for the Girlfriends Retreat can be found on the graphic titled "Girlfriends Retreat."  That graphic can be enlarged by selecting the graphic.  You can close the graphic by selecting the X at the bottom right-hand corner of the graphic.

Select this LINK (link disabled until further notice) to register for Girlfriends Retreat.

Date: October 15-25, 2024
Place:  Nairobi, Keyna

This Work and Witness Trip will be to go and work at the African Nazarene University helping them with a variety of tasks.  The main objective is for equipping their classrooms with appropriate technology for study, so that each classroom meets university students' needs.

To sign up, contact Randy Jones, our coordinator for the Oklahoma District Mission Trip or Reverend Mary Johnson Runion our District NMI President to make a reservation deposit or for more information.  We will need to know if anyone is interest in going as soon as possible.  Mr. Jones contact information is (405) 612-4113 or select this LINK to email him.  Reverend Runion's contact information is (405) 795-3803 or select this LINK to email her. 

Please send a check payable to the Oklahoma District and mail it to:

Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene District Office
P.O. Box 887
Bethany, OK. 73008

The projected cost of the trip is $2,600.00 which includes the round-trip airline tickets from Dallas to Kenya, meals, transportation and lodging, visa, and insurance.  There is an optional one-day safari available for an additional $200.00.

The first order of business would be to obtain a passport, which may take some time if you do not already have a valid one.

Select this LINK to view a video Rob North sent at District Assembly to inform folks about the project.  Our district sent our material funds on to Kenya two years ago, because COVID didn't make it possible for us to send a team at that time. In the video, you see the students expressing their thanks for those funds. The error in the film is that Rob North says that we are coming in September 2024. Our dates are now in October 2024. We look forward to meeting students and continuing the work at ANU.

Thank you for your support of missions.  We look forward to hearing from you on this project.

Serving Him together,

Mary Johnson Runion
OK District NMI President

Date: November 1-2, 2024
PLACE: Camp Bond
SPEAKER: To Be Announced
SONG LEADER: To Be Announced
REGISTRATION: $50.00 per person
HOTEL ROOMS: $60.00 per room; up to 4 people
RV PARKING: $25.00 per spot

Theme:  To Be Announced

Select this LINK to register for this retreat.

Select this LINK to contact Courtney at Richland Church of the Nazarene for more information.