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Behind The Wheel
BY CHUCK MAI, AAA OKLAHOMA
Stretching Your Fuel Dollars
& Shrinking Your Risk On The Road
and other
crimes—not to be confused with
high crimes and misdemeanors—are
not just big city phenomena. Rural areas
seem more prone to them than urban
locales.
Hint: you’re not completely safe anywhere.
But with a little common sense (and my
AAA tips), you can do a lot to increase your
level of safety.
Plus, I’ve dusted off my crystal ball for a
sage (or maybe not so sage) prediction on
where gasoline prices are headed. I’ll even
show you how to save some greenbacks at
the pump.
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IGHWAY ROBBERY
summon help down the road. Stay in the car
until police or your auto club arrives.
• Carry emergency items in your vehicle:
a reflective “Help” sign, flashlight (with fresh
batteries), first-aid kit, blankets, gloves and
simple tools.
• Learn how to change a tire; know where
your jack is and know how to use it; check
the air pressure in your spare tire (and all
tires) monthly.
Wait – There’s More
• If you have a flat tire in a dark or dangerous location, drive slowly to the nearest
service station or public place. Even if you
ruin the tire, you will not have risked your
life.
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• Always park in a central, well-lighted
Personal security tips:
place, preferably where there are attendants
• Keep your car in good mechanical condition to avoid breakdowns and allow you to on duty or people passing by. Try to park so
react quickly if you find yourself in a bad sit- that you will approach the driver’s side of the
car when you return. You won’t be surprised
uation.
by someone who has crouched by the door.
• Hold your car keys in your hand as you
• If you notice someone suspicious near
approach your parked car. Don’t wait until
your car, walk in a different direction toward
you reach the car to start searching for them
in your pockets or purse. Experts say you are a public place and seek help.
• To help deter abductions in your own
most vulnerable when getting into or out of
car, consider having it equipped with an
your car.
alarm that goes off a few seconds after you
• Check the backseat before getting into
enter the car unless you turn it off.
your car, even if you left it with the doors
• Avoid shortcuts that take you through
locked.
unfamiliar or unsafe areas.
• As you drive, keep all doors locked. It’s
• If your car is rammed from behind and
a good habit to get into.
the hit seems to have been deliberate, stay in
• Keep your auto club emergency road
service phone number in your car as well as your car with the doors locked. Wait for
police to arrive.
in your wallet or purse.
• Beware of men in civilian clothes driving
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
• If your car becomes disabled, raise your unmarked cars who show you what appears
hood, lock yourself in and turn on the four- to be a police badge. Don’t roll down your
way flashers. When someone stops, roll your window or get out of the car. Instead,
request that a marked police car be called.
window down an inch and ask the person to
• Never follow a
stranger who offers
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your way on an
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driving as if you were intoxicated, or by running into something.
Road Rage
How can you avoid being the victim of an
aggressive driver? While there are no sure
techniques, three basic guiding principles
can help:
• Don’t Offend. Drive defensively, not
offensively. Use your turn signals—exercise
extra caution when merging on divided
highways—don’t tailgate—and keep your
hands on the wheel. Never make any gestures that might anger another driver, even
“harmless” expressions of irritation like
shaking your head.
• Don’t Engage. Limit confrontations
with other drivers by giving angry drivers
lots of room—avoiding eye contact—and
heading for a public place if an angry driver
starts to follow you. Do not go home.
• Adjust Your Attitude. For too many
motorists, driving becomes a contest. Are
you one of those drivers who allows the
shortest possible amount of time for a trip
and then races the clock? Give yourself a
break—allow a stress-relieving cushion of
extra time—and forget about winning.
Fuming at Gasoline Prices
Gasoline is one of those things we just have
to have—an essential element in our daily
lives. Consequently, we track its price like a
cheetah chasing a springbok across the
African tundra.
Late spring and early summer has been a
time of rising pump prices in recent years, as
refineries switch to producing EPA-mandated cleaner-burning summertime blends, and
this year promises to be no exception. The
market continues to be susceptible to the
most minor of production and distribution
disruptions. Front-page headlines often have
a greater impact on prices than cold, hard
economic realities.
Maximize your fuel dollars:
• Only use premium gasoline if your
owner’s manual recommends it.
• Slow down. Going 75 mph uses more
fuel than traveling 55 mph.
• Avoid jackrabbit starts and sudden
stops.
• Combine errands.
• Shop by telephone to eliminate wasted
trips.
• Keep your tires properly inflated.
• Check your air filter and change it if it’s
dirty.
• Maintain your vehicle’s engine; replace
spark plugs regularly.
• Turn on the air conditioner only when
you really need it.
• Check your vehicle’s gas cap. Damaged
or loose caps allow gas to vaporize.
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Getting Ready for
Camp
B Y L I N DA M A N S U R
A
LL OF
US who
have
experienced the
joy, camaraderie,
activities, memories, and
most importantly, the spiritual growth of
Christian camp for ourselves as teens, want
those same things for our children. In 2004,
we also insist on well-trained, properlyscreened counselors who ensure personal
safety and security for our children as they
enjoy well-planned activities that fill each
day of camp.
Today many camps no longer have rustic
cabins, outdoor classrooms, volunteer cooks, or
cold showers. Parents are more likely to find
air conditioned sleeping quarters, lively Bible
lessons in state-of-the-art auditoriums, and
trained food service personnel being utilized to
make the camps more attractive. Sports are
still a big part of everyday camp life, but these
too have passed far beyond the afternoon softball game or a lazy swim at the lake.
Before filling out applications, seek the
answers to all of your questions about a particular camp. Don’t only rely upon what
you’ve heard from your child or his friends.
Go to the proper sources such as the camp
director, ministers at your church, or other
parents who’ve actually sent their children
there. That way, you’ll be more comfortable
on drop-off day.
We’ve learned that some questions are of
prime importance. What are the qualifications of the director of this camp and how
long has this staff been together? What is
the mission statement of the camp? How do
you choose, screen, and train counselors?
Who is responsible for safety and security?
What happens in case of illness or accident,
and where is the closest major medical facility? In a family emergency, how do you contact your child at camp? How can your child
contact you? Snagging the director for
answers during the crowded frenzy of the
last minute does not promote good feelings
or full communication on either part.
Of course, you’ll want to actually see the
place your child will be sleeping and a copy
of the schedule of activities. Be honest about
your child’s abilities—especially swimming.
In front of peers, kids will act as if they are
experts at everything, and that could get
some children into a dangerous situation.
Camp directors and individual cabin counselors need to know your child’s health
needs, especially if the child has a chronic
condition such as diabetes or asthma. Once
again, children do not like nor deserve to be
singled out, therefore it is incumbent upon
you as the parent to make sure that information is communicated as discreetly as possible, yet in a way that enables your child to
fully enjoy the camp experience.
Lastly, prepare your child for camp! This
includes telling him what a normal day
might be like, as well as helping him to
properly pack. As a former counselor, I was
surprised at the number of times parents had
given little help in packing or information as
to the expectations of the camp. Watching a
child open a suitcase with only two changes
of clothes for a seven day week, with no
swimsuit, towels, or everyday grooming supplies, was heartbreaking for everyone.
Obtain a copy of all camp requirements
well beforehand so that your child is free to
concentrate on the important experiences
and fun activities. (Ahem, note to moms
with young adolescent daughters... too many
camp counselors have had to give “the talk”
to a frightened young girl about normal but
unexpected physical developments while at
camp. Help her be adequately prepared!)
Kids who are well prepared are confident
and ready to flourish in a higher level of
independence.
If the camp has a dress code, find out
about it and follow it. Don’t place your son
or daughter in a position for embarrassment
or rebellion by sending inappropriate clothing. Clean, comfortable, and modest clothing is all that is required. Save stiff new
clothes and all the new fashions for the first
day of school!
Good preparation by all, a cooperative and
expectant attitude by the camper, and open
communication between parent and camp
staff will ensure that you hear those six wonderful words from a happily worn out
camper at pick up time, “Can I come back
next year?”
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Camping
In Our Own Backyard
Camp Loughridge Offers “Day Camp” Alternatives to
Traditional Camps
BY STEPHEN THOMAS
OST OF US have
had some sort of
camp experience
or another. Whether it was a
weekend with friends in a
tent or a summer away from
home, we can appreciate the
unique opportunity of being
out in nature, away from the
familiarities of where we live.
But for some kids, the idea of
leaving home for an extended
period of time is a little scary.
Also, some parents are more scared of a
week of camp than their kids are. And with
today’s busy schedules of sports practice and
piano lessons, sometimes there isn’t time for
a week or two away. However, just fifteen
minutes away from the center of Tulsa, there
is a campsite that solves all those problems.
Camp Loughridge is a hidden treasure of
a campsite. Featuring 147 acres of beautiful
forests and several pristine lakes, the site
stands in contrast from the busy metropolitan area that most of us call home.
You may not have known that thousands of
Tulsa area kids have made Camp Loughridge
their favorite summer activity. You see, unlike
the normal camp setting, Camp Loughridge
is a day camp where kids come for a nine-tofive camp day filled with all the traditional
activities of a “stay-away” camp.
Originally a YWCA camp called Parthenia, the land was bought in 1959 by the First
Presbyterian Church of Tulsa. The church
renamed the land in honor of a pioneer missionary to the Creek Indians, Rev. Robert
M. Loughridge. In 1996, the camp was
made a 501c3 corporation, overseen by a
board mostly made up of members of Tulsa’s
First Presbyterian Church.
During the seven weeks of day camp during the summer, children from ages six to
thirteen have a six period day full of outdoor
activities such as archery, canoeing, ropes
courses, nature programs, and much more.
Not only that, but during all these activities,
they look up to a staff of counselors who
work hard to exemplify the love of Christ in
their lives.
M
times when we will refer kids to other
camps, if it’s what is going to be the best
experience. We know that God has blessed
us with an advantage in some areas because
we are so close to Tulsa,” said Ewing.
Camp Loughridge takes their ministry
seriously. One example of their commitment
is the “Kids Kamp” Scholarship Fund, which
provides one whole week of camp during the
summer for kids who normally wouldn’t get
the chance to experience the Great
Outdoors. Another sign of their
commitment is their capital campaign and recently completed expansion to broaden the scope of the
camp’s ability to minister. In a concerted effort to cover the campsite
with the Hand of God, members of
the board met every week for nearly
three years to discuss and pray over
the camp’s potential for life-changing influence.
Even with summer around the
corner and spring moving fast, there
is still a little time to catch the
Camp Loughridge fever and consider the camping experience that still
allows you can sleep in your own bed
at night. If you would like information about
the camp or contact the camp staff, you can
find them at www.camploughridge.org or by
calling their offices at (918) 446-3535.
At the heart of every camper’s day is
chapel, where worship, prayer, and Scripture
keep the camp focused on serving God. “We
want to be a unifying force in the Body of
Christ,” said Mark
Ewing, the camp’s
director. “Our mission
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is to provide an intergenerational program
and facility for the promotion of Christian
growth and spiritual
renewal.”
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FamilyFun
Ideas
4. Tour Local Facilities. If you call
ahead, you can often
arrange a tour of
some fascinating
facilities. It will be a
learning experience
for you and the kids.
Suggestions might
include Daylight
Donuts or Krispy
Kreme Donuts, the
WonderBread BakANT TO CREATE a memorable day
ery,
or
Frankoma
Pottery.
or evening with your family without spending a lot of money? The 5. Swim and Fish at Keystone Lake. Right at
our doorstep, there are miles of shoreline
following list is only a snapshot of the many
to swim, fish, and have a great time.
free or inexpensive family activities to be
6.
Go to a Pet Store. Who doesn’t like to go
found close to home. Be creative, plan
play
with the puppies? Beware! Remind
ahead, and even the simplest activity can be
the kids that it is only for fun or you will
something the kids will remember for a lifebe taking one home.
time. Remember, all they really want is for
7.
Volunteer! There is nothing more fun and
you to focus 100 percent of your attention
rewarding
than to do something for someon them!
one else. Every member of the family will
Twenty “Free” Family Activities
enjoy it.
1. Public Parks. Don’t miss these gems right
8. Visit a Retirement Home. Take a box of
in your own backyards! Play on the
cookies, add a couple of family songs, and
swings, feed the ducks, shoot some basyou will be the highlight of someone’s day.
kets, play Frisbee golf, or just play tag or
You and your kids will feel good all week.
hide and seek.
9. Have a “car washing” party and plan
2. Fishing. Always a family favorite. The
ahead to get wet! Put on your swimsuits,
secret though is for mom and dad not to
forget the thought of doing a perfect job
bring their own fishing pole. Focus on the
and get everyone involved and wet!
kids, talk about nature, and point out the
10. Camp out in your own backyard or in your
many ways that you and God love them. A
living room. Use your imagination and it
suggestion... buy the smallest hooks you
will be a wonderful memory.
can find and use the tiniest bait. Then
11. Go to the Library. Borrow a book for
watch your kids delight in catching even
every member of the family and don’t forget
the smallest fish.
the wide selection of movies and tapes you
3. Bike on Tulsa’s Many Miles of Trails.
can borrow. Spend some time away from the
phone to read out loud
Thinking of sending your kids to camp
to your kids.
12. Play Board Games
this Summer? Here is Community Spirit’s
or do a family puzzle at
Choice of the Top 5 Area Christian Camps
home. Always a
(In Alphabetical Order)
favorite!
Camp Loughridge, 4900 W.
13. Go to Keystone
71st Street, Tulsa, OK, (918)
Dam and watch the
446-4194 Ext 102, www.camBald Eagles. A Winter
ploughridge.org
time activity. Check
Dry Gulch USA, close to Pryor,
out www.tulOK. Contact Church on the
saaudubon.org/
Move or call (918) 785-2156,
eagles.htm.
www.drygulchusa.com.
14. Bake cookies for
New Life Ranch, 160 New Life
someone special.
Ranch Dr., Colcord OK,
15. Take a nature walk.
(918) 422-5506,
Divide up in teams
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and compete to find
Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, Avant,
specific items.
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16. Go to a garage sale.
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17. Make a home video
YMCA Camp Takatoka, Rt. 1
to send to grandma.
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19. Go to the court house and watch a trial.
20. Attend local festivals such as Broken
Arrow’s Rooster Days or Claremore’s
Chili Festival. Watch Community Spirit for
details.
Twenty “Fairly Cheap” Family
Activities
1. Rent a hotel for a night and swim in their
pool.
2.Go to a museum!
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 South
Rockford Road, www.philbrook.org.
Gilcrease Museum 1400 North Gilcrease
Museum Road, 918.596.2700,
www.gilcrease.org.
Davis Gun Museum, 333 Lynn Riggs Blvd.
(U.S. Route 66) Claremore,
www.state.ok.us/~jmdavis/
Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 Will
Rogers Blvd., Claremore.
Woolaroc Museum, located 12 miles Southwest of Bartlesville on State Highway 123,
www.woolaroc.org
And our favorite, A definite “Must See,”
The Missions Memorial, 8863 East 91st
Street, 918.459.0431,
www.missionary.net/memorial
3.Go Bowling. Riverlanes is one of our
favorites. Or, try Tulsa’s newest smoke-free
family center... Mickey’s at Eastland Mall.
You will love it.
4.Go Ice Skating or Roller Skating.
5.Go to a Baseball game. Drillers, TU, ORU,
RHEMA, High School, or Little League.
Buy a Coke and some Cracker Jacks and
have some fun.
6.Play Putt-Putt and then get a cold root
beer at Weber’s.
7.Have a crafts night out at a scrapbook store
or at The Beaded Sister.
8.Go horseback riding.
9. Go to the Tulsa Zoo. If you haven’t been in
a while, you are in for a treat!
10. Attend a flea market or trade show at the
fairgrounds.
11. Plant a tree.
12. Visit a State Park.
13. See an IMAX movie—entertaining and
educational.
14. Go to the pool or better yet, to Big Splash.
15. Ride the rides at Bells Amusement Park.
16. Attend a Christian Concert. Don’t miss
the local guys! Some of the best shows are
bands right here in town. Watch Community Spirit for events.
17. Play at Laser Quest.
18. Go to a rodeo, horse show, or dog show.
19. See Oklahoma at Discoveryland in Sapulpa or The Man Who Ran at the Picture in
Scripture Amphitheater in Disney, OK
20. Take a wild airboat ride on the great
Arkansas River. It is a blast for all ages!
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Branson...
Family-Friendly, Undeniably FUN!
B Y TO M M c C L O U D
A
BOUT A THREE-AND-A-HALF-HOUR
shows along the exciting “strip” to the quiet
waters of the troutpacked Lake Tanikomo, Branson offers a
family-friendly
atmosphere that
might even put Disney World to shame.
Though
not advertised as
such, there
is something
50’s At The Hop—Hoppettes and Dreamdates performing
unmistak- with Marvin Short, 4-time Sax Player of the Year
ably
“Christian” about this exploding
Dollar City to the guy who gets great pleas“little town.” In fact, you don’t
ure from helping to raise butterflies at “The
have to be there long before you
Butterfly Place.”
get the feeling that the locals
It is a simple town, a place where enteraren’t just putting on a face for
tainment stars are just as comfortable sitting
the cash-spending tourists, they
in one of the local restaurants as they are on
are genuinely friendly right down stage. It is a community where old-fashioned
to their unpretentious, unspoiled
values will never go out of style. A wondertoes. They could have easily
ful escape from the hectic life of cell phones
turned the town into a little Las
and deadlines, Branson is calling your name
Vegas, but instead, they have held in hopes that you might relax and invest in
their ground, reserving and dedisome family memories that will last forever.
cating “their” town for good,
If you have never been to Branson before,
clean,
you will quickly realize that there is more to
family
do than you could squeeze in during a
fun. In
month of Sundays. But, let me save you a
fact, if
little time by recommending a few of my
you lis- personal favorites.
ten
First of all, you absolutely can’t miss the
closely, Great Passion Play. Just down the road to
you just Eureka Springs, the Great Passion Play is
may
definitely worth the drive. Expertly prohear a
duced and performed, this “show” pulls you
softyout of your comfort zone into the world in
spoken which Jesus lived. And if the incredible
testimusic, costumes, and the ultimate resurrecmony
tion of Christ do not bring you to tears, you
from
need to check your pulse to see if you are
unexstill alive. As you experience the thrilling
pected
epic drama of the Greatest Story ever told, a
Jim Stafford in front of
cast of hundreds will bring to life the story
his theater in Branson
of the Man who changed the world forever
“prophets” ranging from the old
before your eyes. And while you are there,
Jim Stafford with son, Sheaffer (11) and daughter
fiddle-playing woman at Silver
you can also opt to take the interactive New
G. G. (6) who perform in show with Jim
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drive from here, nestled in the beautiful Ozarks, lays about the prettiest
vacation place that a family might “wanta”
go. Now, before you drop into that stereotypical thought that Branson is “only for the
retired folks,” think again. The fact is, no
matter what your age, you will find a world
of fun in Branson, Missouri. From the great
April 2004
The Christ of the Ozarks Statue at the Great Passion
Play in Eureka Springs,AR
Holy Land Tour, hear the Parables of the
Potter, and then see the Bible Museum, the
Sacred Arts Center, and the Christ of the
Ozarks.
Before you hit the shows along the strip, I
recommend that you stop in at the Veterans
Memorial Museum. This out-of-the-ordinary museum salutes all those men and
women who have paid the personal price to
preserve our freedom. With over 18,000 sq.
ft. filled with over two thousand exhibits, the
museum guides you through our 20th Century history, from WWI, WWII, Korea,
Vietnam to the Persian Gulf. You will be
touched by this tribute, especially the world’s
largest war memorial bronze sculpture with
fifty life-size combat veterans, modeled after
a combat soldier from each state.
When you are ready for the shows, one of
my favorites is Jim Stafford. Whether or not
you are old enough to remember his fun
songs like “Spiders & Snakes,” spend ten
Braschler Music Show performers
On the New Holy Land
Tour at the Great Passion
Play visitors meet ‘Simon
Peter’ and walk the
shores of Galilee
minutes with
Jim and you
will see why he is routinely voted as Branson’s Best Entertainer. From his multipleinstrument songs, to the 3-D show and the
jokes he plays on the crowd, this show is
truly a “hoot” for all ages.
Another hot show is “50’s At the Hop.”
Hold on to your seat or you will be dancing
in the aisles as some of Branson’s most talented young performers sing and dance to
the music of the 50’s. From poodle skirts and
ducktails to bobby socks and saddle shoes,
the costumes and the sounds will pull you
into a time when the world was a bit more
naive and Rock n’ Roll was young.
But no show expresses the Ozark country
influence like the Braschler Music Show.
This full-stage repertoire of country, bluegrass, comedy, and gospel brings together
some of the region’s most talented performers to deliver toe-tappin’ tight harmony,
backed up
by a wide
selection
of instrumental
artists.
From the
glorious
voices of
the
Braschler
ladies and
the
Braschler
Quartet
(Branson’s
Gospel
Group of
the Year),
to the
humorous
Cliff Braschler performing “The King Is
Coming” at the Braschler Music Show
antics of “Willie Makeit,” there is no wonder
why this show is a favorite year after year.
And of course no Branson trip is complete
without visiting everybody’s favorite Russian
comedian, Yakov Smirnoff. As he weaves
personal stories into a hilarious routine of
jokes, you soon come to realize that there is
a quiet honesty and moral message to his
performance. And as he gradually expresses
his pride in being part of the greatest nation
on earth, he will bring a patriotic tear to
your eye. But get ready to laugh, ’cause this
“Comedian of the Year” will keep you in
stitches. “What a country!,” he quips. And
before the show ends, you will be thinking
“What a guy!”
Put Branson on your calendar for this
vacation season. It is the kind of place where
memories are made and it awaits you just a
short morning’s drive away.
You can learn more about Branson shows
and events by visiting the Branson Chamber
of Commerce website at www.explorebranson.com.
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Jim Stafford Theatre, W. Hwy. 76
Grab your seat & buckle in for a hilarious ride of music & laughter
with comic-genius, Jim Stafford, voted Branson’s Best Entertainer.
Jim Stafford delivers spectacular special effects (including a real
3-D Virtual Thrill Ride), hilarious comedy, and sensational music in
a fun-filled show. Get the Giggles with Jim as he plays 3 guitars at
once, launches his flying saucer, sets cows stampeding, saves Chihuahuas and makes you a part of his fun-fest. A visit to Jim
Stafford’s world is the adventure of a lifetime! Shows are at 7:30
PM with some selected 3:00 PM matinees.
jimstafford.com • [email protected]
3440 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, MO 65616
Jim Stafford Theatre, W. Hwy 76
If you’re “Searchin” for fun, take a trip with the Hottest Show in
Branson! “Shake, Rattle, & Roll” with the Hoppettes, their Dreamdates, and the Rockin’ Hop Band. Poodle Skirts, Saddle Shoes,
Duck Tails & more bring back all the fun of the 50’s where “It's
Your Party” and you can “Rock Around The Clock” with over 50
songs! You’ll get down to the sounds of Elvis, MoTown, Doo Wop,
Gospel, and Rock-n-Roll. 50’s At The Hop–where you can Rock
It...You Can Roll It...Bop & Even Stroll It! Shows are at 2:00 PM on
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun & 8:00 PM on Sunday.
50satthehop.com • [email protected]
PO Box 1590, Branson, MO 65615
Eureka Springs, AR
America’s #1 outdoor attended drama! Visit Eureka Springs,
Arkansas (only 48 scenic miles south of Branson), and witness the
power and majesty of the thrilling, epic drama of the Greatest Story
Ever Told. At America’s #1 attended outdoor drama a cast of hundreds brings to life the story of the Man who changed the world forever. Also, enjoy unique on-site attractions like the interactive New
Holy Land Tour, Christ of the Ozarks Memorial Statue, Bible Museum, Sacred Arts Center, dine at the restaurant, and more, all in the
beautiful Ozark Mountains.
greatpassionplay.com • [email protected]
PO Box 471, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Yakov Smirnoff Theatre, W. Hwy 76
Danger! Explosive laughter with Yakov, the Famous Russian Comedian! Voted Two-Time Comedian of the Year, Yakov takes you on a
comedic journey packed with tall tales and witty perceptions, funny
facts and huge laughs. Our funny philosopher shares a patriotic
vision of life in these United States, celebrates the differences between
men and women, and delivers comedy from the heart. Only in America can you see Yakov & his comic juggler, Slim Chance, backed up
by Romeo & Juliet, St. Peter, Boris the Horse & more. What A Country! What A Show! Shows are at 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
yakov.com • [email protected]
470 State Hwy. 248, Branson, MO 65616
3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
The Braschler’s present a show filled with great music (country, bluegrass, gospel, & pop) and incredible talent, plus hilarious comedy with
Willie Makeit! A light-hearted, joyful performance packed with extraordinary musical talent. You’ll thrill to the power harmony and glorious
voices of the Braschler Quartet, Branson’s Gospel Group of the Year and
recipients of the Branson Family Tradition Award. The Braschler Music
Show is what Branson is all about…fabulous talent with a warm, personal
touch. Shows are Monday through Friday at 3:00 PM and Sundays at
8:00 PM. (The 3:00 PM show on Thursday is an all Gospel Matinee).
braschlermusicshow.com • [email protected]
PO Box 1408, Branson MO 65615
1250 W. 76 Country Music Blvd.
Ten great halls filled with over 2,000 awe-inspiring exhibits progressing through the wars of the 20th Century including WWI,
WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf to honor our veterans. Features the world’s largest war memorial bronze sculpture
with 50 life-size soldiers going into battle (each modeled after a
combat soldier from each state). The names of those killed in
action during WWII and each war after that line the walls of the
10 great halls. This national tribute to our veterans is a thought
provoking and emotionally powerful experience for everyone.
veteransmemorialbranson.com
[email protected]
PO Box 2010, Branson MO 65615
Post Oak Lodge
A total of eight lodges
provides excellently appointed sleeping quarters for up
to ninety guests. All include
common areas which
encourage the guests to
interact, and in two of the
larger lodges, guests can
even play pool, shuffleboard,
and other games while they
lounge around the nicely
equipped kitchen.
The main lodge contains a
full-service dining area
offering a wide variety of
cuisine choices, freshly prepared each day by Chef
Damian Jacob and his professional staff. Surrounding “the
Great Room” entrance (perfect for weddings!), are
meeting areas of all sizes,
fully equipped to create the
right atmosphere for groups
ranging from a small staff of
three or four to a conference
of two hundred or more.
One of the meeting rooms
in particular contains the
teleconferencing tools necessary to allow people all over
the world to have effective
“face-to-face” conversations
without anyone having to
leave their own home town.
But as beautiful as the lodges are inside,
they are surpassed by the grandeur of Persimmon Ridge. Guests at Post Oak Lodge
can spend hours exploring the countryside, teaming with plants and animals.
They can “become a team” while completing the full Ropes Course, or try their
skills at softball, volleyball, basketball,
horseshoes, or shuffleboard. And, they can
walk the miles of walking trails while
chatting with a friend or watching to see
the many deer that routinely run through
Persimmon Ridge. And for the anglers in
your group there is even a pond that is
stocked full of large mouth bass.
So, whether you are looking for a weekend retreat for your extended family or
planning a church-wide camp or seminar,
you really should consider Post Oak
Lodge. It truly is a “gem” in which we can
all be proud.
A Secret Gem Awaits Your Discovery
Perfect for Church Retreats, Reunions, Meetings, and Family Fun
T ’S THE
PERFECT
RETREAT
CENTER,
I
training facility, family
reunion getaway, and
wedding spot.
It is equipped with beautiful lodges, stateof-the-art teleconferencing meeting
rooms, and excellent dining. And, it is less
than seven miles from downtown Tulsa.
Yet up until now, you may not have even
known of the incredible Post Oak Lodge.
Nestled in the heart of over a thousand
acres of the breath-taking Persimmon
Ridge overlooking downtown Tulsa, Post
Oak Lodge was once Our Lady of Osage
Hills, a retreat of the Catholic Diocese of
Oklahoma. In 1997, it was purchased by
the Williams Companies and completely
renovated into a world-class Williams
Learning Center (training/retreat center).
Then last fall, a group of local businessmen purchased the property and began to
dream big dreams of turning Persimmon
Ridge into one of Tulsa’s most prized
gems.
Since acquiring the property, they have
already finalized plans of locating the
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exciting new
Oklahoma
Centennial
Garden,
(opening in
2007!) within
the beautiful
Persimmon
Ridge valley
and now the site has been listed as a finalist in the site selection for the “American”
Project, a twenty-one story statue (taller
than the Statue of Liberty) of a proud
Native American, standing tall in the
Oklahoma landscape.
But with all of the excitement over the
grandiose development dreams of Persimmon Ridge LLC (Gentner Drummond,
Tom Atherton, Don Quarles, and Dr.
Robert Schooley), it would be a true mistake to overlook the benefits that Post
Oak Lodge itself offers to our community. Gradually, the
secret is getting out
and churches and
local businesses are
beginning to discover this tranquil
camp/retreat/
meeting/get-away
location.
April 2004
Post Oak Lodge offers
Leadership Retreats, Team
Building sessions, and Project
Management workshops.
Spring is in Full Bloom
AT T H E C O U N T RY C L U B O F W O O D L A N D H I L L S
Tulsa’s Finest Rental Retirement Community
Warm, Friendly Atmosphere for the Young at Heart
If Only the Apostle Paul
Had a GPS System
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church recently had a men’s
weekend retreat at the Post Oak Lodge. Seventy-five of the
“Kirk Men of Christ” spent the weekend in prayer, study,
interaction, and lots of good fun.
One of their activities was especially unique. A couple of
their members, Nelson Orr and Ian Bushyhead, pulled together a special outdoor orienteering course.
The men were divided into three groups
and equipped with GPSs (global positioning satellite systems), a compass, and a
topography map of Persimmon Ridge.
Their assignment was to follow the map
through an imaginary reenactment of one
of the missionary journeys of Paul. The
game was the brainchild of Nelson Orr,
one of the men who had originally built
the ropes course for the Williams Training
Center.
“Each of the three groups were assigned
one of the three missionary journeys of
Paul,” Nelson explained. “They had to use
the GPS and other tools to find specific
locations and were given assigned Biblical
texts to read at each stop. The game
encouraged the men to pull together as a
team, gave them an extra reason to walk
the beautiful land around the lodge, and
helped them to think about the lessons of
Paul’s journeys.”
“We had a real good time out at Post
Oak,” Nelson said. “What an awesome
facility! The food, the rooms, it was all just
perfect.”
And as for the GPS drill? Who knows,
if Paul had had access to a GPS unit,
there may have been even more missionary journeys.
• No Buy-In Fees
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only 5 minutes from Tulsa!
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918-425-2112
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Rooster Days Festival
to be Held on May 6,7,8 & 9
Broken Arrow Prepares Again for Oklahoma’s Oldest Festival
HE BROKEN ARROW Chamber of
Commerce is putting the final touches on the plans for this year’s Rooster
Days Festival. For 72 years, Broken Arrow
citizens, along with people from miles
around, have gathered to celebrate their civic
pride while having some good clean fun.
Why Roosters? Well, it is a tradition that
started back in the spring of 1931. As the
story goes, local town leaders created the festival as a way to enhance the area’s thriving
egg and poultry business. Seems that every
farm had a tendency to acquire more roosters
than they needed over the course of the year.
A single rooster by itself wasn’t worth much,
but if all the farmers got together and took all
their roosters to market at the same time,
they could get a better price. The Chamber
saw it as a way to bring folks to town, and
promoted the idea by throwing in an additional two cents per pound for any rooster
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sold at the annual rooster days. It was just
enough of a reason for every farmer to
bring his family and his roosters to town and
join in the fun. (Although I doubt if the
roosters enjoyed it much).
The festival grew every year. In fact, it
even gained a bit of national publicity (albeit
negative publicity) when Life Magazine did a
feature story on how mean those Okies were
being to the roosters. There was, in fact, a
traditional game where money was tied to a
rooster’s foot and people would try to grab
the money as the rooster bounced along the
top of the crowd. I’m sure that the locals
weren’t trying to be mean to those roosters,
but the anti-cruelty-to-animal folks (and the
roosters) objected.
Entertainment has always played a big
role in every Rooster Days Festival. In the
early days, folks like Bob Wills and the
Texas Playboys would originate their noon
broadcast over
KVOO from a
grandstand on Main
Street. As the people
listened, played, and
swapped stories, they
built a sense of
friendship and loyalty
that helped make
Broken Arrow the
family-friendly community that it is
today.
Kathy Landreth, of
the Broken Arrow
Chamber, promises
that this year will be
as big or bigger than
ever. You can expect
colorful floats, bands,
clowns, and horses to
provide the sort of
parade that can only
happen in a picturesque community
like Broken Arrow.
Where else can you
watch grown people
yell out their best
rooster crow in hopes
of winning the big
rooster crowing con-
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test? Or, where
can you find local girls competing for
the honored title of Miss Chick? From the
start of the parade to the closing song, and
from the carnival rides to the corn-dogs, it is
all good clean fun for your entire family.
This year’s entertainment will include lots
of talented local performers, along with a full
slate of professionals. Friday night is country
music night, with lots of foot-stompin’ great
entertainment. Saturday night is a favorite
among Community Spirit readers, when
gospel groups (contemporary Christian) hit
the stage to a normally over-flowing audience.
All in all, Rooster Days brings in over
100,000 visitors to the festival, and you sure
don’t want to miss it. And while you are
there, be sure to come by the Community
Spirit booth and introduce yourself. We will
be there to greet you.
What is there to see and do?
• Come to watch the old-fashioned parade,
complete with bands, clowns, and even a
politician or two.
• Attend the Murphy Brothers carnival with
dozens of rides for “kids” of all ages.
• Listen to the bands, the singers, and watch
the Rooster Crowing Contest.
• Walk through the indoor trade fair where
you can buy everything from insurance to
T-shirts.
• Attend the Miss Chick contest.
• Bring “Mom” and show her a good time
for Mother’s Day.
• Don’t forget to do a little shopping in Broken Arrow while you are in town.
Where is Rooster Days?
Rooster Days is held at Central Park, 1500
South Main. To get there from Tulsa, you
will want to exit at Elm Place off the Broken
Arrow Expressway, then turn East at either
71st (Kenosha), or 81st (Houston) to reach
Main Street. There, you will turn South to
Central Park.
What to bring?
Suntan lotion, spending money, and a blanket or lawn chair to watch the concerts. No
coolers are allowed.
SATURDAY NIGHT “GOSPEL” ENTERTAINMENT
JASON MORANT
A Soon-to-be-Star Bent on
Leading You to Worship
Though his new CD to be released next
month will certainly catapult him onto
stages all over the country, this young performer is most comfortable leading worship in church. In fact, his music career
actually started when his pastor expressed
a desire to capture on CD what was taking place in their youth worship services. With the support of his church, Jason recorded his first
live album, Make Me New, in 1998. At that time, his band had
adopted the name “Adam’s Lament,” and under that name Jason
began traveling and ministering in churches across southeastern U.S.
Jason has the God-given ability to draw people of all denominational backgrounds together into a meaningful worship experience.
The result is quickly building a loyal base of fans all over the country.
And once you hear Jason in concert, don’t be surprised if you
become one of them.
ACROSS THE SKY
Pop Rock, Focused on the Right Things
Across the Sky is a favorite among the young. Often
compared to the likes of
Jason Mraz, Rooney, and
John Mayer, they combine
high energy and great vocals
that are catching both the ear
and the attention of scores of
young Christians.
The voices of this Word
Records duo were seemingly
made for each other. Both
twenty-one-year-olds, both
full of passion for God, and both brimming with musical talent that had drawn the interest of the record label,
Ben Kolarcik and Justin Unger had never met before
early in 2002. By the end of August, the two were “close
as brothers,” as they will quickly tell you.
The resulting match spawned the impressive debut,
Across the Sky, filled with a swirling blend of sounds
that make them completely unique, in Christian music
and beyond. Hope-filled lyrics, primarily written and
co-written by the two, permeate their music alongside
a true blend of pop and rock.
Recently nominated for a Dove Award, this duo is
on their way. No matter whether you are sixteen or
sixty-one, listen to their
lyrics and watch as they
move their way up to the top
of the charts.
His song “All About You” is now a favorite, and listeners all over
the country are hooked and are clamoring for his other songs to get
airtime.
The industry doesn’t know much about him, but just wait. This
“rocket” is headed for the top. Come to hear him and you will be
able to say that you were there just as the fuse was lit.
FFH
FFH was drawing
large crowds in Tulsa
long before they hit
the big time in
Nashville. Their ability
to play, harmonize, and
carry a song is almost
secondary to their ability to seamlessly lead
the crowd from being an audience to being a group of believers in
worship. Their list of hit songs include “Watching Over Me,” “Open
up the Sky,” and “Have I Ever Told You?” Get there early, and get
good and warmed up as you enjoy the other bands, and then be ready
to get on your feet, because watching FFH is a real experience.
Thank You for a Great Year!
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We competed against 6,000
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The award acknowledged us for our commitment to the community, product sales, employee technical support, and training. They also recognized that 100 percent of our service
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Thank you ACCA. And a special thank you to
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long wait to get his music
career off the ground. But for
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as quickly as his music was finally released to the right
folks, he has jumped to the top of the charts.
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72nd Annual
Thursday
Park Open from 4:30 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m.
Friday
May 6, 7, 8, & 9, 2004
Central Park
1500 S. Main, Broken Arrow, OK
Come and Experience...
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es, minencourage area Christians
istries,
to use their new exciteand
ment to live the Passion of
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Tulsa District Attorney
nity
serve our neighbors in the Tim Harris
leaders
streets who desperately
want to turn their lives around. for strategic community outreach planning and promotion
“I often go to work and see
of available resources.
how another child in our comCornerstone Assistance Netmunity began hanging out
with the wrong crowd, has now work connects, trains, and progrown up to be an adult who is vides resources to more than
without purpose, and is now in 210 area churches and mintrouble for committing a crime istries to transform lives from
against a fellow citizen,” Harris poverty to purpose. Through
says. “People need a purpose to its partnerships, churches start
car care clinics, medical clinics,
prevail in today’s tough world.
mental health services, and a
We can change this tough
host of other servant minworld with a servant’s heart.”
istries. Cornerstone’s Work
Harris will be speaking to
Opportunity Center (WOC)
hundreds of area pastors, laity,
activates churches and minand community leaders on
istries to work together to help
Thursday night, April 22, at
those who are homeless, on
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hurting families in our comwhat he believes Christians in
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ting your Passion for Christ
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT
23
Business Focus
A Lesson in Heritage
3rd Generation Mill
Creek Lumber & Supply
Sets Sites on Growing “the Old Fashioned Way”
N THIS LIFE, it is
possible to inherit
gold, silver, stocks,
bonds, or land. But no
doubt the most important things a person can
inherit are the values and
work ethics which those
family assets were built
upon in the first place. In
fact, it is what you do
with your heritage that
will ultimately define
your level of personal
success.
For Jeff Dunn, the
young, aggressive president of Tulsa’s third-generation Mill Creek Lumber and Supply, it is a
heritage that can’t be
taken lightly. His grandfather started Mill Creek in 1934. Carved
out of the depression with literal sweat and
tears, L.E. “Pete” Dunn built his business by
treating folks right and fulfilling every
promise. A generation later, his father James
D. Dunn ( Jim) left his role as a rocket scientist for the Man Space Center in Houston
to take on the responsibility of continuing
that philosophy. Growing the company, he
also gave back to Tulsa. He invested in the
community in many ways such as serving as
the president of the Chamber of Commerce
and as a member of the Board of Trustees
for Tulsa Community College. As a result,
when Jeff became president of the company,
he took on more than the responsibility for
the bottom line of a successful enterprise.
He took on the heritage of doing something
special with it.
Today, Mill Creek Lumber & Supply is
bigger than Jeff ’s grandfather could have
imagined. With nearly five hundred employees, the company is involved in nearly every
aspect of the construction and building
industry. From their commercial contracting
group and their strong presence in the
wholesale lumber industry, to their highly
successful commercial and residential carpet
and tile business, they offer a wide range of
goods and services. In fact, their nicely
arranged stores now offer home improve-
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ment items from windows and doors to fireplaces, tools, and
kitchens.
Mill Creek currently
operates six lumberyards, a custom mill, a
custom woodworking
plant, a wholesale operation, a professional tool
and fastener retail location, two commercial flooring locations, and
eighteen retail carpet and tile stores. They
operate two full-scale lumber yards, one in
Tulsa and one in Broken Arrow, and
between the two, they process nearly 1,500
train car loads of lumber each year. In addition, they currently have a total of ten retail
centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas,
Bartlesville, Grove, Jenks, McAlester,
Muskogee, Owasso, and Skiatook.
Jeff is well prepared for the challenge of
running Mill Creek. He is equipped with a
Business degree in Economics and Finance
from Baylor, and a law degree from the University of Illinois. After spending ten years
building his own business and real estate law
practice, he agreed to return to Mill Creek.
“I never expected to work in the family business, but it has been very gratifying to work
with my dad. He is extremely intelligent and
April 2004
it is a wonderful experience. In fact, I would
not have wanted to take on this responsibility without him there. He is the chairman of
the Board and remains actively plugged into
the company,” Jeff said.
Jeff said that the five hundred Mill Creek
employees come from all different backgrounds and faiths. But he explained that
what they all have in common is a strong
level of integrity. It is a common bond that
keeps them working together and continuing to grow. Jeff is
extremely complimentary of the
senior management at Mill
Creek. Finding
them highly
receptive to
change and new
ideas, he has great
hopes of seeing
the company grow
to the next level.
Currently at
approximately
$160 million in
annual sales, the
company has set
its sites on moving
into additional
major markets and
expanding to
$250 million
in the next
five to ten
years.
But don’t
expect them
to lose sight
of their heritage in the
process. “We
have a strong
tradition of service and we are proud of our
heritage. In fact, I believe that Mill Creek is
the best service company in the building
materials industry that I have ever seen. We
have a reputation of providing great service
and lowering costs for our builders. And in
the carpet and tile business, our close working relationship with companies like
Mohawk and Shaw gives us a competitive
advantage in offering the newest products at
a better price,” Jeff said.
Jeff and his wife, Mendi, have two children. Langley is seven and Barrett is three.
They love Tulsa and can’t see themselves
ever living anywhere else. That is good news
for our town. For if they truly continue in
the family tradition, they will work nearly as
hard building up our community as they
work to build their own company. After all,
it’s a heritage thing.
April 2004
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
25
Heart & Home
B Y N . DA N E T Y N E R
When Your Past Is Present
True or false?:
“You can’t change the past!”
is made by many
who have experienced painful
things in their past. The pain may
have been experienced in childhood, in a
previous or current marriage, or in some
other kind of relationship altogether.
Analogous to the “Get-out-of-jail-free”
card in Monopoly, this partly-true saying
serves as a “Get-out-of-painful-emotional-work” card for many walking wounded.
The statement is partly true, but not fully.
That we cannot change the facts of the past
is obvious. What happened—whatever happened—happened. We cannot undo what
was done, no matter how desperately we
might want to. The funds embezzled by the
business partner and squandered on drugs
are unrecoverable. The lover who left has
not even looked back. The deceased loved
one is gone. The fact that you were sexually
violated is as irreversible as it is horrible.
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HIS STATEMENT
Indeed, we cannot change what happened.
We don’t live with the facts of damaging
life-events alone. We carry away from
those events some things that are not
immutable. Recognizing this difference is
invaluable.
When we are unable to recognize the
difference between the changeable and the
unchangeable things, we are set up for one
of two serious problems: unnecessary misery or unnecessary exhaustion. The famous
Serenity Prayer addresses our situation eloquently: “God grant me the serenity to
accept the things I cannot change, the
courage to change the things I can and the
wisdom to know the difference.”
Consider three essential issues in this
prayer. First, we must find peace regarding
certain unchangeable things, things about
which we desperately want change.
Indeed, we need God’s help to find that
serene place of acceptance of what feels
absolutely unacceptable. Second, we need
courage (perhaps more accurately stated,
God’s power released in us) to change
even the changeable. Sometimes
the “doable” is only
done with the help
of God and others.
Finally, the prayer
affirms our need
for God’s wisdom
to know the difference between these
two. It is not obvi-
ous. Our minds can trick us: we can be
deceived. This prayer, prayed until it is
answered, can keep us from unnecessary
misery or unnecessary exhaustion.
We can agree that the facts of the past
cannot be changed. What then can be
changed? Sandra Wilson, in her book Hurt
People Hurt People identifies four things
that can and must be changed, if I am to be
changed. They are: 1) My perceptions of
my experiences; 2) My conclusions about
my experiences; 3) My choices in response
to my experiences; 4) The life patterns I
have formed as a result of my experiences.
All of these are indeed changeable, but not
necessarily obviously changeable, nor easily
changed, and rarely overnight.
Much of the family dysfunction in our
culture is largely rooted in these issues.
Wounded people, instead of finding healing, pretend to be well. It may not be too
difficult to keep up the pretense in public,
but at home we are found out. We are not
as well as we want people to think.
If you’ve had painful experiences in the
past, and you’ve concluded, “nothing can
be done about it,” please consider this
“second opinion.” If an honest assessment
of your life indicates that your past is
showing up in the present, seek the help
needed. If disproportionate anger, distrust,
suspicion, or defensiveness is evident in
present relationships, this may be a sign
that your past is pathologically present.
You can “be transformed by the renewing
of your mind.” This is Christianity. Not
only will you benefit in this transformation,
but those closest to you will be blessed, too.
Dane Tyner is founder and director of Home Improvement Ministry. H.I.M. is a Christian counseling ministry with offices in Cityplex Towers in Tulsa. Contact
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Me And My Bling
Attitude Is Everything!
W
HETHER YOU REFER
to it as dough-re-me,
moo-la, cashola or
the ever-popular bling, money
and your “things” are very
important. Let’s face it, it’s hard
to get much done without
them. Jesus spoke of money in
most of his parables because it
represented the ultimate common denominator. It served as
the commodity that could connect servant and king, and
although centuries have passed
since the teachings of Jesus were
recorded, money still manages to
be a common thread that stitches us together. Whether rich or
poor, we all need it, spend it,
and some of us even hoard
it. Some have a healthy attitude
toward it and its use while others seem to struggle.
Money Problems?
Possibly the most misquoted
Scripture in the Bible can be
found in 1 Timothy 6:9-10. It
just happens to deal with our
attitude toward money.
People who want to get rich
fall into temptation and into
many foolish and harmful
desires that plunge men into
ruin and destruction. “For the
love of money is the root of all
kinds of evil.” (NIV)
Did you catch the operative
word here? It’s not money that’s
the problem but the attitude, or
“love,” that leads to problems. In
The Message, love is replaced by
lust, a more descriptive word,
with a more negative connotation. Results of a misplaced attitude toward money are shown in
a similar fashion with similar
destructive consequences.
Lust for money brings nothing but trouble. Going down
that path, some lose their footing in the faith completely and
live to ever regret it bitterly.
So remember, whether you
refer to it as bread, loot, deuce,
or simoleons, it is your attitude
that determines your altitude. In
Matthew 6 we are encouraged
not to store up treasures on
earth. Why? Because someone
or something will attempt to
take them away! Jesus reminds
us that “wherever your treasure
is, there your heart will be
also.” So where is your heart?
What is your attitude toward
money?
Your Attitude is
Everything
Later in the same chapter He
concludes: “No one can serve
two masters. Either he will hate
the one and love the other, or he
will be devoted to the one and
despise the other. You cannot
serve God and Money.”
No matter how many Benjamins you possess, your attitude
toward your money will determine whether or not your riches
will be used here on earth for a
heavenly purpose. Don’t be like
the rich young ruler who could
not grasp this principle.
I sometimes pray a special
prayer at the end of my speaking
engagements. It is 1 Chronicles
29:11 and 12, (NIV). It has
become my life Scripture, and I
believe it speaks specifically to
the issue of the proper attitude
toward our money. I hope it
blesses you as much as it has me
and my family:
“Everything in the heavens
and earth is Yours, Oh Lord,
and this is Your kingdom. We
adore You as being in control of
everything. Riches and honor
come from You alone, and You
are the Ruler of all mankind;
Your hand controls power and
might, and it is at Your discretion that men are made great
and given strength. Amen.”
Randy C. Cowell is a columnist, author,
and president of ACT Financial Services,
Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He recently
published his first book,God Good-Debt
Bad, and welcomes your thoughts and
prayers. He can be reached at 918-6640081 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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April 2004
National Day
of Prayer Event
Set at Drillers Stadium
Special One Hour Televised Event Is Planned
“POWERFUL HOUR OF
PRAYER” is being
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planned for Thursday,
May 6 as part of the National
Day of Prayer, according to
Bill Paddock, general manager
of KWHB-TV 47 and one of
the event’s coordinators. J.C.
Watts, four term U.S. Congressman and former University of Oklahoma quarterback,
has been announced as the
headline speaker and will share
the platform with several area
ministers at the early morning
event to be held at Drillers
Stadium, 15th and Yale.
The one-hour program will
start promptly at 7:30 a.m. and
be televised live on KWHBTV 47 (Cox Cable channel 7).
KWHB is also developing
graphics and videos to be
shown on the big screen on the
Tulsa Drillers scoreboard
before and during the program.
Mayor Bill LaFortune will
speak and area pastors will also
participate.
Well-known saxophonist
Grady Nichols will perform
Amazing Grace, which he has
played on national television
from the Crystal Cathedral in
Garden Grove, California and
at a Clergy Appreciation Day
in Washington, D.C.
Paddock states, “Just as last
year, the idea is to bring Christians together for an allencompassing hour of direct
communication with God. We
always need to give thanks.
Also now with our troops still
overseas and the need of the
people of Oklahoma to have
their prayers answered, we
need to be involved in the
National Day of Prayer.”
The Tulsa event is in con-
junction
with the
National
Day of
Prayer.
This is
the second year
for the
event.
The
National
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Prayer
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“Since
the first
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when
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pray for wisdom in forming a
nation, the call to prayer has
continued through our history,
including President Lincoln’s
proclamation of a day of
‘humiliation, fasting, and
prayer’ in 1863. In 1952, a
joint resolution by Congress,
signed by President Truman,
declared an annual, national
day of prayer. In 1988, the law
was amended and signed by
President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first
Thursday of every May. Each
year, the president signs a
proclamation, encouraging all
Americans to pray on this day.
Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed
similar proclamations.”
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getting what you want is knowing the difference between needs and wants.
Living on a Fixed Income
can be a
challenge. Each person’s financial situation is different. Spending without
a financial plan can lead to financial ruin.
Financial plans work best when individuals
make choices they are willing to put into
action. By making informed choices, you can
create a financial plan that works for you.
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IVING ON A FIXED INCOME
Wants, Wishes, and Needs
Knowing what we want is not always easy. It
may be helpful to know that others have
found it takes some thought to answer this
question in a meaningful way. A major factor
in getting what you want is knowing the difference between needs and wants.
Have you ever thought, “If I just had more
money...”? More money is not an instant
cure. Wishing for money does not make it
exist. When we allow money to control us,
conflict and uncertainty increase. We need
to be realistic in our expectations.
It is very important to learn to recognize
the difference between needs and wants. A
need is something you cannot live without,
such as food, clothing, and shelter. A want is
something you would really like to have, but
you could substitute something else for it.
Thoughtful planning is the key. Planning
what you want and how to get there helps
you to be in charge of your own financial situation. Knowing what you want can reduce
some of life’s stress and provide you with a
sense of security.
Know What You Have
Be aware of what you have. Having more
things is not necessarily better. Do you need
the things you have? Does having these things
cause you to spend more money for upkeep?
Take an honest look at current
income/pensions, investments, and savings.
Do you have an emergency fund? Know how
much money you have and where your
money goes.
Know Where Your Money Goes
Write down every item purchased and the
amount spent. Keeping a record of exactly
what is spent can help you to know exactly
where your money goes. Then you can consider
possible options. Be sure to track your spending for a few weeks before creating a plan.
Be sure to track fixed, flexible, and occasional expenses. Fixed expenses are costs that
are the same each month. Flexible expenses
are costs that vary. Occasional expenses are
quarterly, yearly, seasonal, planned, and
unplanned costs.
Remember to include charge accounts and
loans as expenses, too. In 1996, 1.1 million
Americans filed bankruptcy. Many of these
cases of bankruptcy were due to personal
overspending. Credit can be easy to get.
Credit overuse may make it harder to carry
out your plan. Having credit does not mean
you have to use it.
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Financial planning should begin ten to fifteen years before retirement or earlier. The
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Financial planning will not always prevent
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• Can I find a way to spend less than my
income?
• What do I need to change?
• What am I willing to change?
• Did I plan to save for emergencies?
• Are my wants and wishes realistic?
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Rites of
Passage
Young Life Making
Memories for Youths
B Y B R I A N P H I L L I P S , YO U N G L I F E
of books on
the subject, providing rites of passage
for young men and women is gaining
popularity. Creating memorials marking significant events in a young person’s life has
become a lost art. But not in Young Life.
We’ve been in the memory-making business,
as well as the life-changing business, for
years.
This summer, a group of high school boys
and girls from Tulsa hopped on the bus to
Frontier Ranch. Though they knew they
would have a good time, two of the boys
could hardly have guessed their lives would
take a 180-degree turn in a matter of fortyeight hours.
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UDGING BY THE NUMBER
Both young men have been
caught in the snare of drug addiction. Both have been in trouble
with the law, one having to get
permission from his parole officer
to go to camp.
It was the second night of
camp, having heard that Jesus
experienced the same disappointments we do, that Bill’s* heart
melted. Following Club, it was
obvious he was saddened and wanted to talk.
So, we took a walk.
In those moments, he shared he was tired
of the life he was
living. Without the
influence of drugs,
he was able to think
more clearly. He
wanted to make a
change in his life.
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burn’s very
porch, the angels
rejoiced that a
new member was
added to the
family of God
(Luke 15:10).
The following
night, a similar
scene unfolded.
Carl* was visibly
impacted by the talk. He, too, wanted to
make a change in his life. Together, he and
Bill approached me after Cabin Time and
showed me a package of marijuana. They
wanted to get rid of it, and in their words,
“Never touch the stuff, again.”
So, as in the previous night, we trudged
up to the Lookout. As we stood on the
porch, together they unwrapped the package, took the substance in their hands, and
threw it out over the cliffs. Then we all
embraced and walked into the cabin itself. I
pointed to the carpet inside, which is the
very carpet where Jim Rayburn and his staff
used to pray for hours. Worn out spots still
exist as evidence of the enormous amount of
time they spent there. I suggested we kneel
on that very carpet and pray with Carl to
begin his journey with Jesus that night. And
we did.
As we walked away from the Lookout, I
left this thought with them: Fifty years from
now, they will be able to come back to this
very place and remember the night their
lives changed. We embraced and I welcomed
them as my new brothers in Christ.
This summer, Young Life leaders all over
the country are creating rites of passage for
their young friends. They are providing
memorials, marking the day or night that a
young man or woman’s life changed. Sometimes it’s a rock. Sometimes it’s a bus. And,
sometimes it’s the carpet where Jim Rayburn
himself knelt praying for young men and
women such as these.
*Names have been changed in this article.
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F YOU HAVE ENJOYED Community Spirit,
you are going to love our additional new
magazine, Community Kids!
In the tradition of Community Spirit, the
new magazine will be offered for free
throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Though called a “kids” magazine, it will
actually be designed especially for “young
moms.” Offering parenting tips from a
Christian perspective, the magazine will be
written “for women” and “by women.” Targeted to women twenty-five to thirty-five
years of age, the new publication will provide
a forum for “older women to train the
younger ones,” as Paul suggests in Titus 2:4.
Along with helpful parenting ideas, the
new magazine will also provide its audience
with self-improvement tips such as health &
fitness, fashion trends, and ways to keep
marriages strong. Heart-warming testimonial stories will encourage readers to study the
Bible and to be leaders in our community
while raising Godly children.
Community Kids will be distributed in
many of the same places that you find Community Spirit. However, additional distribution locations will be added such as pediatrician offices, and businesses which offer
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An Evening of Laughter with
Jay Leno
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OMEDY LEGEND and longtime
Tonight Show host Jay Leno is
coming to Tulsa’s ORU Mabee Center for a rare performance. And though the
event guarantees to bring lots of laughs, the
Leno performance will also bring hope to
thousands of children all over the world.
Road Work Entertainment will present
the family-friendly benefit performance,
entitled “An Evening with Jay Leno,” in an
effort to raise funds for Dillon International’s programs for orphaned children in
China, South Korea, India, Guatemala,
Haiti, Ukraine, and Vietnam. The funds
raised will provide much-needed food, medicine, clothing, and school supplies to these
less fortunate children.
Tulsa’s highly respected Dillon International, Inc., is an Oklahoma-based, licensed,
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with families
throughout the
United States. Its
adoption and
humanitarian aid
programs have
touched millions of
lives across the
world. It also provides post-adoption
services such as heritage camps, tours to
Korea, and support
services for adoptive
families.
Ticket sales for
“An Evening with
Jay Leno” begin at
9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19. Tickets are $40 each,
with some $75 and
$100 VIP seating
available. Tickets
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on the Dillon website (www.dillonadopt.com), on the
Road Work Entertainment website
(www.roadworkentertainment.com), by calling Dillon International at (918) 749-6944,
or in-person at the Dillon office (3227 E.
31st St. Ste. 200). Sponsorships are also
available. They range from $500 to $15,000
and provide numerous marketing opportunities. At the time of this printing, the major
sponsors included KRMG Radio, GeoPlus
Corporation, Gibraltar Capital Management, QuikTrip Corporation and Conner
Winters, P.C., PAIResource, Beautiful Mee
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Litho and Community Spirit Magazine.
Jay Leno has followed in the footsteps of
legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve
Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson. Celebrating his twelfth anniversary with the
Tonight Show, Leno has created his own
unique late-night style with a combination
of humor, talk, and entertainment.
Leno has been touted as one of the nicest
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News Around Town
Play Golf for “The Little Ones”
The Little Light House Plans Tournament
on June 7th at MeadowBrook CC.
Make plans now to participate in this fundraising tournament to benefit The Little
Light House.
“Links for Little Ones” provides an opportunity to enjoy a
great day on the
golf course and
help improve
the quality of
life for children
with disabilities
at the same
time! Links has
long had a reputation for putting on one of
the most enjoyable benefit tournaments in Tulsa.
Businesses, organizations, church groups,
and even individuals can participate in the
17th Annual Links for Little Ones
You may choose to golf as an individual
for $275 or in a team of four for $1,100.
Sponsorships are also available:
Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 for a team of 8
Major Sponsor: $2,500 for a team of 4
Hole Sponsor: $1,500 for a team of 4
Fairway Sponsor: $750 for 2 players
Each Sponsorship level includes paid
golfing fees, recognition in promotional
materials during the tournament, free gifts,
and above all, the satisfaction of having provided valuable educational and therapeutic
services to children with special needs.
This charity fundraising golf tournament
offers a.m. and p.m. flights, with prize packages for winners in both flights. Hole-in-one
prizes include Jackie Cooper Imports/two
year car lease—$10,000 courtesy of
AMBUCS and a Pebble Beach golf/travel
package for two from Spears Travel. Door
prizes, contest holes prizes, and much more
will also be given away
the day of the tournament.
All proceeds benefit
the children of The
Little Light House, a
501 © (3) non-profit
that operates entirely
through private contributions, without any
financial assistance
from the government
or United Way.
Through generous
community support,
The Little Light
House serves sixtyfour infants and young children whose conditions include cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
down syndrome and other genetic disorders,
speech impairments, visual and hearing
impairments, mental retardation and autism,
giving them a critical “boost” during their
early years of development.
To commit your tax-deductible support to
the Links tournament, please call Marilyn
Kelley, Director of Development for The
Little Light House, at (918) 664-6746 or
forward your contribution to 5120 E. 36th
Street, Tulsa, OK 74135. Deadline for golfer
registration is May 27, 2004.
New Entertainment Guide Now
Included in The Tulsa Beacon
Tulsans tired of buying a huge Sunday newspaper just to get the TV listings now have a
more family-friendly alternative. The Tulsa
Beacon, Tulsa’s Family Newspaper, has
launched a Family Entertainment Guide,
complete with television programming listings, movie reviews, comics, puzzles, celebrity news, a sports quiz and other features.
The television grid features only channels
that appeal to families and excludes those
channels with questionable content.
“For three years, people have asked for a
family-friendly entertainment section,” said
Tulsa Beacon Publisher Charles Biggs. “This
section is designed to expand the service of
our newspaper. We are already seeing an
increase in interest due to these new features.”
As part of the change, the Tulsa Beacon
moved its publication date from Wednesday
to Thursday. The television listings begin on
Friday and run through Thursday.
“Our movie reviews have always been
popular with people who want more information about the values of a movie before
they or their children see it,” Biggs said.
“Now, people can get a little more insight
into their television viewing.”
Also, the Tulsa Beacon has added Smart
Source, a weekly coupon section that contains $35-$40 in savings. To subscribe to the
Tulsa Beacon, call 523-4425 or go online at
www.tulsabeacon.com.
Evangelistic Temple to Host John
Maxwell’s “The Qualities of a
Leader” Conference by Simulcast
on April 30th
Considered as the premiere leadership development experience, this special conference
will allow you to be more informed, more
productive, and more effective—equipped to
lead successfully.
Renowned leaders from virtually every circle of influence are converging on Atlanta
for the most compelling event of the year.
But you don’t have to leave town, you may
attend every minute of the conference by
Simulcast right here in town at Evangelistic
Temple church (5345 S. Peoria).
This is an unparalleled opportunity for
you to hear from not just one, but several
revolutionary leaders whose practical and
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tional challenges have made
them legendary. Based on the
book The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C.
Maxwell, each speaker will illuminate certain qualities akin to
their personal careers and experience.
The slate of speakers includes
such names as: Steven Reinemund, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo; Michael Duke, President
and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores;
Zig Ziglar, world-renown
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Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee head basketball coach
and the nation’s “winningest”
women’s basketball coach;
Coach John Wooden, considered one of the finest teachers
the game of basketball has ever
seen; and John C. Maxwell,
“America’s authority on leadership.”
Dr. John C. Maxwell is a
powerful communicator and
best-selling author of more than
forty books, including The 21
Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.
He is the founder of INJOY and
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excellence and integrity by providing the finest resources and
training for personal and professional growth.
In addition to the great
speakers plus an impressive list
of executive panelists, the seminar will offer inspiration direct
from Westpoint, the national
citadel that has produced America’s greatest military leaders and
two American Presidents.
Don’t miss this great event.
Call the church today to reserve
your seat. See the accompanying
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Back by Popular Demand! April
13-18 at The Brady Theater
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, makes its triumphant return to Tulsa’s Brady
Theater April 13-18. After playing to sold-out crowds for over
nine seasons, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with one
North American touring company, the Boston company, two
European touring companies,
and the New York company’s
continuous sell-out run at The
Orpheum Theatre, now in its
tenth year. From its beginnings
as a street performance in the
UK, STOMP has grown into an
international phenomenon, having performed in over three
hundred and fifty cities in thirty-six countries worldwide.
STOMP is directed and created by Luke Cresswell and
Steve McNicholas. Presented by
Celebrity Attractions and welcomed by ARBY’S, KBEZ and
KHITS, STOMP returns to
Tulsa on April 13 for eight performances at the historic Brady
Theater. STOMP is an add-on
production to the 2003-2004
“Give Your Regards to Broadway” Season which includes The
Producers, the new Mel Brooks
musical, and Thoroughly Modern
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14 Northeast Active Timers
Meeting
Travis Meyer to present a program
on “Wicked Weather.” 10:30 a.m.
See “Around Town” section for more
information.
25 Piano Power Concert
Join us for the second concert in the
Piano Power Series, presented by the Amadeus
Piano Festival, featuring
distinguished pianist Dr.
Thomas Lanners from
Oklahoma State University and his award-winning
students Amy Wright and
Chris Reed. Admission is
free. Following the concert, there will be a silent
auction. All proceeds will
go to provide scholarships for worthy students
to attend the 9th annual
Amadeus Piano Festival
Summer Session. The
concert will be held at
3:00 at the German
American Society of
Tulsa on the corner of
15th street and Terrace
Drive. For more information, call 745-0743 or
visit www.amadeuspianofestival.org.
tic Temple at 5345 S. Peoria. See
“Around Town” section for more
details.
30 Senior art show: CONTRAST
Presented by the graduating class of
Oral Roberts University art dept. 9am
to 7pm. Hardesty Regional Library
(93rd & Memorial). Free Adm.
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Renowned leaders from virtually every circle of influence are
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$69.00 after April 18
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Lyrics on the Lawn
5-8 p.m. OSU-Tulsa campus, 700 N. Greenwood,
benefiting the Tulsa Day
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Music by Earl Clark &
Spectrum Band and
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Toughlove® Parent Support Group
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51st between Harvard & Yale). The 1st
& 3rd Thursday at 12:00 noon. Lunch
will be served at a cost of $6.00. To
make reservations or for more information call 918-296-9104, or go to our
website at
www.leadershipnowtulsa.com.
International Fellowship of Christian
Businessmen’s Luncheon
Thursdays at 12:00 Noon, Holiday Inn
Select at 46th and Yale. Good food and
fellowship. Inspirational speakers.
Interdenominational - Everyone is welcome. Lunch is $10.00 per person.
Sarah’s Children
A support group helping women facing
fertility challenges. Come for prayer,
Bible-study and support. 2nd Tuesday
of each month. 6:30-8:00, Asbury
United Methodist Church. Call Robin
for more information at 742-2521.
Broken Arrow Ministerial Alliance
Luncheon Program
Meets the second Wednesday of each
month. (location varies) Contact:
Thomas Harrison, President at the Broken Arrow Assembly of God at 2518591 x30.
Meets every Wednesday at 11:45.
Trade Winds, 51st & Harvard. 6224172.
Study About Hebrew Culture
Learn Hebrew Worship Dance, every
Saturday 2 p.m. and Hebrew Language
and Cultural Studies, every Wednesday
7 p.m. at Calvary Messianic Congregation. 6610 S. Peoria 293-0290
Support Group for Single Parents
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at
Christ United Methodist Church, 3515
S. Harvard.
Free childcare. Contact Kim Hill at 7478601.
Women’s TEA “Time Encouraging
Another”
Transforming Grace
A Christian program for drug, alcohol,
and sexual addiction recovery, and to
reach out to addicts in our community,
by nurturing with the Word of God and
through group support. Thursday
evenings 7:00 pm. 1109 E. Memphis,
Broken Arrow, OK. Call 250-6462 for
more information.
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Business Women’s Association
Second Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Holiday Inn
Select, 5000 East Skelly Drive. For
more information, please contact Marcel Davis at (918) 745-0225.
Meets every 2nd Saturday. 9:30-11:00
a.m. Heartwarmers & Girl
Talk with a God base,
floats locations. Call
LeeAnn at Southpark
Community Church 6632627.
with discounts for pre-paid additional months.
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April events
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Sesame Street Live
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April 2 at 10:30am and 7pm
April 3 at 10:30am and 2pm
April 4 at 1pm and 4:30pm
6-11 Victory Illustrated Easter Sermon
14 Delirious 7:30pm
15 Frank Arnold Singfest at 7:00 p.m.
16 Frank Arnold Singfest at 7:00 p.m.
17 Frank Arnold Singfest at 6:00 p.m.
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