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September - October 2016 Volume 37 Number 5

P R O M O T E R

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL BAPTISTS

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”

Hebrews 12:1 KJV

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Oklahoma Free Will Baptist State Missions was well represented at the National Convention in Kansas City, raising awareness of our church plants, promoting the opportunity for prospective church planters to partner with us, and giving folks an opportunity to grow more familiar with our mission efforts.

Join us at the state meet-ing in October to hear highlights of the past year and to learn more about how you can partner with us in planting more churches and continuing to spread the Good News around the world.

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Undergraduate Degrees Completion Programs Offered:

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Core Classes

• Hermeneutics• Apologetics• Strategic Planning• Theology or Philosophy(New Testament Theology, Historic Theology, or Philosophy of Religion)

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• Pastors• Youth Pastors• Second Careers in Ministry• Church Leaders• Bible Teachers

Randall University Graduate courses and degrees are recognized by the United States Armed Services for Chaplaincy preparation.

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This program grooms students to become leaders in public administration, including government management or non-profit management. Students are mentored by experienced practitioners and will do their research project with a government or non-profit organization.

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Why Choose Randall University?

Randall University is a Christian institution of higher education committed to the intellectual, spiritual, social, moral, and physical development of its students. It seeks to prepare students to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, both in the church and in society at large.

Randall University maintains accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). TRACS is recognized by both the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as a national accrediting body for Christian institutions, colleges, universities, and seminaries.

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A Free Will Baptist College Since 1959

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2016 NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE RESULTS FOR OKLAHOMAEntry Name Competition Code Age Code Church Name City State Placement

Kaylee Garrett 0.08 - Individual Bible Memory - Grade 8 C Arkoma Arkoma OK Second

Laylee Abel 0.02 - Individual Bible Memory - Grade 2 A Bethel Allen OK Second

Matthew Blaylock 3.40 - Plucked String Solo D Cass Stigler OK Third

Jackson Blaylock 3.50 - Pitched Percussion Solo A Cass Stigler OK First

Mason Mantooth 7.80 - Conceptual Art A Cass Stigler OK Second

Katilyn Smith 0.07 - Individual Bible Memory - Grade 7 C Clarksville Porter OK Third

Rosie Hatfield 0.11 - Individual Bible Memory - Grade 11 D Clarksville Porter OK Third

Clarksville 6.62 - Recorded Puppetry C Clarksville Porter OK Second

Cornerstone Kindergarten 0.K5g - Group Bible Memory - Grade K5 K Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Bible Twins 0.03g - Group Bible Memory - Grade 3 A Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Cornerstone 0.80 - Bible Bowl D Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Duet 2.20 - Duets A Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Duet 2.20 - Duets B Cornerstone Sperry OK Third

Maddie & Anna 2.20 - Duets D Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Quartet 2.40 - Quartets A Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Cornerstone Quartet 2.40 - Quartets B Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Ensemble A 2.50 - Ensemble (5-12) A Cornerstone Sperry OK Third

Cornerstone Ensemble C 2.50 - Ensemble (5-12) C Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Cornerstone Ensemble D 2.50 - Ensemble (5-12) D Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Chorale 2.60 - Choir (13+) A Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Cornerstone Chorus 2.60 - Choir (13+) B Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Choir 2.60 - Choir (13+) D Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Cornerstone Praise 4.30 - Praise Band C Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Drama 6.53 - Group Drama (3+) C Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Bible Quartet 0.04g - Group Bible Memory - Grade 4 B Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Cornerstone Bible Trio 0.05g - Group Bible Memory - Grade 5 B Cornerstone Sperry OK First

Cornerstone Duet 4.10 - IE (2-4) B Cornerstone Sperry OK Second

Taylor Perry 3.10 - Woodwind Solo B Faith Glenpool OK First

Zoie Newman 7.20 - Drawings C Fellowship McAlester OK Third

Zoie Newman 7.80 - Conceptual Art C Fellowship McAlester OK First

Colton Smith 3.30 - Bowed String Solo A Foundation Grove OK First

Angelica Wilson 8.20 - Personal Experience Essay B Foundation Grove OK Second

Colton Smith 8.30 - Book Review A Foundation Grove OK First

Grace Kindergarteners 0.K5g - Group Bible Memory - Grade K5 K Grace Broken Arrow OK Second

Grace Kids-1st graders 0.01g - Group Bible Memory - Grade 1 A Grace Broken Arrow OK Second

Jagger Mantooth 3.20 - Brass Solo C Greenbrier Adair OK Second

Megan & Tama 4.10 - IE (2-4) C Greenbrier Adair OK First

Annie White 7.51 - Single Photo C Greenbrier Adair OK First

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2016 NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE RESULTS FOR OKLAHOMAEntry Name Competition Code Age Code Church Name City State Placement

Justina Rhodes 7.61 - Banners C Greenbrier Adair OK Third

Charity Cushman 6.11 - Individual Sign Language A Heartland Oklahoma City OK Second

Charity Cushman 6.51 - Individual Drama A Heartland Oklahoma City OK First

Kristian & Alyssa 6.12 - Group Sign Language B Lighthouse Muldrow OK Second

Lighthouse 6.40 - Human Video B Lighthouse Muldrow OK First

Lighthouse 6.40 - Human Video C Lighthouse Muldrow OK First

Megan and Kaity 0.05g - Group Bible Memory - Grade 5 B Mineral Springs Muldrow OK Third

Blaed, Mollie & Jacob 0.12g - Group Bible Memory - Grade 12 D Mineral Springs Muldrow OK Third

Jacob Keith 0.92 - TruthQuest Sr Hi D Mineral Springs Muldrow OK First

Jackson Keith 3.40 - Plucked String Solo C Mineral Springs Muldrow OK First

Jacob Keith 3.50 - Pitched Percussion Solo D Mineral Springs Muldrow OK First

Jacob Keith 6.11 - Individual Sign Language D Mineral Springs Muldrow OK Third

Uplifted Hands 6.12 - Group Sign Language D Mineral Springs Muldrow OK Third

Xavier Derby 0.04 - Individual Bible Memory - Grade 4 B Rejoice Owasso OK First

William Derby 0.04 - Individual Bible Memory - Grade 4 B Rejoice Owasso OK Third

Xavier Derby 0.44 - Bible Sword Drill - Grade 4 B Rejoice Owasso OK First

Ainsley Burr 0.55 - Bible Sword Drill - Grade 5 B Rejoice Owasso OK First

Rejoice Trio 2.30 - Trios A Rejoice Owasso OK Second

Rejoice Human Video 6.40 - Human Video D Rejoice Owasso OK First

Brynn Jones 6.51 - Individual Drama D Rejoice Owasso OK Second

The Baggage 6.52 - Dramatic Duo D Rejoice Owasso OK Second

No Sweat 6.53 - Group Drama (3+) B Rejoice Owasso OK First

The Call 6.53 - Group Drama (3+) D Rejoice Owasso OK Second

Maddy Townsend 7.10 - Painting C Rejoice Owasso OK Second

Quentin Derby 7.20 - Drawings B Rejoice Owasso OK Third

Sammie Nicholls 7.30 - Mixed Media C Rejoice Owasso OK First

Zora Summers 8.60 - Original Script C West Tulsa Tulsa OK First

Rev. Ernest Harrison Jr. May 4, 1947 – July 31, 2016Rev. Ernest Harrison Jr. went to be with our Lord on July 31, 2016. Ernest was born on May 4, 1947 in Weleetka, OK. He and wife, Brenda, married for 47 years have faithfully served the Lord and the Free Will Baptist denomination. He also served our country in the U.S. Army National Guard as a chaplain achieving the rank of Major. He retired from the National Guard after 22 years of service. Brother Ernest served as pastor in various churches in the state of Oklahoma and served as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma State Association of Free Will Baptists from 1998-2007. Brother Ernest was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.

Rev. Keith Woody August 26, 1940-July 20, 2016Brother Keith was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He married Neva Mowery on December 24, 1959 in Levelland, TX. As a Free Will Baptist minister, Brother Keith served eight churches over his ministry located in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Brother Keith was a national leader, church planter and mentor to many young pastors. He and Neva started a Free Will Baptist church in Austin, TX that grew to nearly 300 members. Brother Keith’s outgoing and easy manner allowed him to be a friend to all he met. He was instrumental in pointing many souls to faith in Christ.

With the Lord.....

Monday Refreshments and Fellowship 9:00 – 9:30 am Minister’s Conference 9:30 – 11:00 am Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 pm General Board Meeting – 1:30 pm

Tuesday Clerk calls State Meeting into session Business Session 9:00 – 11:00 am Morning Worship – Larry Montgomery Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 pm Business 1:30 – 4:00 pm Evening Service – 7:00 pm – Jason Hutsell

Wednesday Business Session – 9:00 am – until business concludes Morning Worship – Ernest Holland Adjourn

Larry Montgomery Jason Hutsell Ernest Holland

OWAC Registration – 12:30 pm Session Begins – 1:00 pm Worship – 2:30 pm Theme: “Praise Him!” Master’s Men – 7:00 pm Speaker – Nick Johnson

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2016 OKLAHOMA STATE ASSOCIATION MEETING SCHEDULE OCTOBER 10-12 RANDALL UNIVERSITY - MOORE, OK

(Pre-registration information on back cover.)

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An Incorruptible Crown

Don’t Forget! Please schedule a Pastor Appreciation Day for your Pastor in September or October.

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Written by Mike Wade, Executive Director for Oklahoma Free Will Baptists

Bro. Mike

Two nights ago as I was watching the 2016 Olympics from Rio De Janero, the prelims for the men’s 200 meter butterfly (a swimming event) were about to take place. The upcoming race was the semi-final round in which Michael Phelps would compete. Michael Phelps, in his 5th Olympics has won the most medals in Olympic history. In the room where the competitors wait for their race, the TV cameras cap-tured an interesting exchange. Several chairs were lined up and Michael Phelps was seated in the back row in the corner seat. While they were showing him sitting quietly and in deep concentration, another swimmer, Chad La Clos, was shadow boxing right in front of him. La Clos is the swimmer who beat Phelps in the finals of this very race in the 2012 Olympics in London. While the TV announcers were making much over the scene, I could not help but think of the words of the Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth when he used the analogy of sporting competition to illustrate the way in which the believer should approach living a life of victory. He said, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” 1 Cor. 9:24-27.

I have no idea why La Clos was shadow boxing, it appeared he was trying to intimidate Phelps. It is

possible that something else was in his mind, but I thought, “ Buddy, you better not fight as one that beat-eth the air” . Phelps came in second in this preliminary round, La Clos came in third. Then the next night as I watched the finals, Michael Phelps won the gold and La Clos did not finish in the top three.

The outcomes of the various Olympic events are insignifi-cant when compared to what Paul was trying to convey to all of us who follow Christ. His point is that if the competitors in sporting events can invest themselves so fully and com-

pletely to gain a temporary reward (the ancient Greek games winners would receive a laurel crown), how much more so should we labor and invest ourselves into our efforts for the Kingdom. If they can be disci-plined to bring their bodies into subjection to achieve the physical strength and endurance necessary to win a race, how could we not be willing to make the sacri-fices needed to live a life pleasing to the Lord.

The 2016 Olympic games will have ended by the time you are reading this article. I hope they will be fresh enough in our minds to serve as a challenge afresh and anew for all of us to not just be satisfied to be in the race, but rather to give it all we have as we race toward that incorruptible crown.

P r o m o t e rOklahoma State Assoc.of Free Will BaptistP.O. Box 7527Moore, Oklahoma 73153

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Mike Wade, Director • 405.912.9400 • Email: mwade@okfwb.org

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2016 Oklahoma State MeetingIf you would like to pre-register for the State Meeting, go to www.okfwb.org.

Click on Calendar and under Oklahoma State Meeting you will see a register here box.

If you don’t have access to a computer, please fill out the form below and mail it in.

Pre-registrations must be sent in by October 6, 2016. If you have any questions, please call the FWB State Office at 405-912-9400.

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