Sept. - Oct. 2017
Vol. 57, No. 5
500
REFORMATION
years of
Oct 31, 1517//Oct. 31, 2017
Michelle Drake
IN THE MIDST OF TRAGEDY
WE VALUE CHRIST’S KINGDOM
FROM THE BISHOP’S DESK
MINISTERS’ WIVES FELLOWSHIP
Last year, I read a book that deeply influenced me and became a part of my rallying cry for this year in
our churches and to our ministers: Tell Someone. It is a simple read by author Greg Laurie, who, in 1990,
began holding evangelistic events called Harvest Crusades which have been a"ended by more than 5
million people with more than 500,000 registering professions of faith through these outreaches.
Tell Someone has a second statement in the title: You Can Share !e Good News. Hmmm.
Statistically, 95% of ALL Christians have never led someone to Jesus. #ere is one thing that
believers and nonbelievers have in common: they are both uptight about evangelism. It is a sin to not
share #e Good News:“To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.” (James 4:17)
So, now what? We know we need to fulfill #e Great Commission. We know we need to GO & TELL
SOMEONE about Jesus. We know the world needs to turn from their sins and receive grace, mercy and
salvation from Jesus.
It has been said that the happiest Christians are the evangelistic ones. When you lead someone to
Jesus, you feel an unexplainable joy, happiness, contentment. C.S. Lewis pointed out, “Joy is the serious
business of Heaven!” Sharing #e Good News, brings joy to a Christian. You are sharing the ultimate cure
for the world’s ills.
You may not feel qualified. Maybe you don’t have a theology degree. Maybe you are a li"le nervous
talking to someone about eternity. Maybe you know you aren’t a preacher. But…God is not looking for
ability as much as He is looking for availability. God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
You have been blessed with #e Gospel, #e Good News to be a blessing to others. George Barna, noted
researcher, revealed that about 25% of American adults would go to church if a friend would invite them.
Be a friend. Share #e Good News. Invite someone to church. Tell your testimony, what God has done
for you. Let your light shine. Live a life that others will see as Christlike.
YOU can share #e Good News.
YOU can make a difference.
YOU can GO & TELL SOMEONE.
#e dreaded phone call came early one Sunday morning. My father had been murdered! Had I
heard my mom right? Yes, a terrible tragedy had occurred. All the necessary phone calls were made to
cover our Sunday morning pastoral responsibilities. We loaded up the car and made the two hour trek to
be with my family. Tragedy can hit us like a brick when we least expect it. We can crumble and fall. We
can get bi"er. We can question God. We can quit. All plausible and sometimes understandable options.
During this midst of tragedy, our family held on to Paul’s words in 1 #essalonians 5:15-18, “Make
sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.” We had to trust that the Lord would handle all of the legal ramifications. We trusted in Him
completely and we had to do our part…..rejoice, pray, and give thanks!
Rejoice in what? Rejoice that the Lord knows all things! Rejoice that He is there during our deepest
darkest times. In our specific situation, we were rejoicing that it was a fast death. Most of the time it
seemed that praying was all we could do. Giving thanks was hard. #ankful for the reassurance of
heaven. #ankful for our earthly time together. #ankful for memories. Why give thanks? Because…
1. #anks makes us continually aware of His presence
2. #anks makes us look for His purpose
3. #anks is essential in our rejoicing
4. #anks helps us displace our anxiety with peace
5. #anks teaches us to focus on Him instead of the circumstances
Focus on God when life puts tragedy in your path. Stand tall! Get be"er not bi"er. Talk to the God
and above all else keep on doing His will.
Twenty two years have passed since that tragedy. Even though we still do not understand the
necessity of that death, we do know, that God is faithful, true and ever present. For that we are truly
thankful!
Book Recommendation: “Conflict Free Living” by Joyce Meyer
CAMP MEETING
TMCC, Henryetta, OK
October 12-13, 7 pm Nightly
GO/SCU RALLY
James Eby
!ursday 12
Greg Aery
Friday 13
October 14, 10am - Noon
All evening services will be video recorded and uploaded to the NHM YouTube page. If you would like a DVD
of the evening services, please contact Taylor Drake at [email protected] and include your name,
mailing address, and number of copies requested. Cost is $5 per DVD.
EVANGELISM USA
“Church Planting
Essentials”
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September 14 &15
Ada, OK
“Churches Planting
Churches”
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September 28 & 29
Broken Arrow, OK
New Horizons Ministries takes this opportunity to announce the
resignation of Rev. Wesley Berry as NHM Evangelism Director
and to thank Brother Berry for his service in this position over
the past few years. Due to his numerous trips to foreign countries
to start churches, teach in Schools of Ministry and participate in
evangelistic crusades, Brother Berry has chosen to focus on his
local church Crosstown PHC when in the USA. NHM appreciates
Brother Berry’s participation in the DCPI program and his efforts
to further evangelism in NHM. May God bless Brother Berry in
his busy schedule as pastor, church planter, evangelist and
minister around the world.
WITH APPRECIATION
New Horizons Ministries welcomes Rev. Greg Aery as our new
Evangelism Director. Brother Aery comes to Evangelism
Ministries with extensive experience as a church planter, pastor,
evangelist and musician. He has a passion to evangelize by
witnessing, sharing personal testimonies and planting churches
so churches can reach their communities and neighborhoods
for Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Stephanie, have been married
20 years and have been pastors of Tulsa "e Link Church for 9
years. "ey have 2 children, Nathan & Kaitlyn. Brother Aery
has been in full-time ministry for 21 years and has served as the
NHM Mission M:25 Director for the past 4 years. He believes
that every Christian should make it their primary goal to
evangelize and disciple, therefore, completing the Great
Commission. We welcome you, Brother Aery.
Welcome New Director
FIRST FRIDAY FASTS // Sept. 1 & Oct. 6
5
GO RALLY
GOAL: $70,000
OCT 14 - 10 AM - Tiger Mountain
We give so We can
Go & Tell
Current giving is just over $12,000
with 22 churches who have already started giving.!
All participating churches will receive at least one entry ‘
into the Date Night Drawing at the GO Rally.
Each $500 given will earn the church another entry.
PRAY for PEACE for ISRAEL
Pray for the
peace of Jerusalem!
!!!!“May they be secure
who love you!
Peace be within
your!walls and security
within your!towers!”
PSALM
122:6-7
םֹלָׁ
WORLD MISSIONS MINISTRIES
WORLD INTERCESSION NETWORK
New Horizons Ministries was well represented (35 Clergy delegates, 8 Church delegates, 4 Retired Clergy
Delegates and 4 visitors registered) at the 28
th
General Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness
Church. Joining with another 1000 IPHC delegates and another 800 a!endees from around the world, NHM
enjoyed anointed services and speakers, the excellent business session (Bishop Drake served on the IPHC
Bylaws Commi!ee), a grand opening ceremony featuring a children’s choir and missionaries bearing flags from
around the world, delicious meals and various meetings/fellowships. #e IPHC General Conference closed with
a special ceremony where every American Conference Bishop and leaders from around the world brought and
deposited soil into a glass container representing our geographical areas
and the fertile soil for the Word of God and Kingdom Building.
IPHC General Conference
Missions Banquet
Chaplain Banquet
Flag Parade
Soil Ceremony
NHM
MINISTERS
at GENERAL
CONFERENCE
“We must be prepared for every human dream, with its Tower of Babel
utopias, to resist and reject God’s Kingdom and the King we are called to
serve. !e Kingdom of God always stands in judgment against humanity’s
kingdoms. !us, we must speak truth, wisdom, justice, love, and peace, with
the knowledge we will be resisted. But we speak. We speak because of the soil.
We speak because God created us from the soil. We speak because the
creation awaits the revealing of the sons of God. We speak because ‘the earth
is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof’.” Bishop Doug Beacham
IPHC GENERAL CONFERENCE
NHM Luncheon
Installation Ceremony
Men’s Ministry
WM Breakfast
Adult Ministries Banquet
Children's Services
Services & Speakers
SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
CLERGY DEVELOPMENT
September 16, Ada, OK Campus
“…I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
Psalm 119:15, NLT
-FALL 2017 CLASS SCHEDULE-
future district ministers’ gatherings
Wisdom from T.D. Jakes
Provide a scholarship for an NHM SOM student:
Call the SOM Office for details
GET TO KNOW GOD’S WAYS
September 30, Tulsa, OK Campus
STAY TUNED FOR SPRING SOM DATES AND CAMPUS
ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE NEXT VIEWPOINT
MINISTER/SPOUSE RETREAT
October 5-7
Residence Inn by Marriott
1740 South 48
th
!St., Springdale, AR
"e package cost for this three-day, two-night
event is $195.00 per couple or $125.00 for a single
individual. "e package includes lodging, hotel
parking, breakfast both mornings and tickets for
a day trip on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad.!
"is special rate is provided to all NHM Ordained and Licensed!ministers.
"e retreat starts "ursday night,!October 5, at!8:00 PM.
“I am convinced that it is dangerous for ministers
to work too hard and run too fast without rest.
It kills creativity and makes us vulnerable.”
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NHM NATIONAL TALENT RESULTS
1st Place—————————————————————————————————
Nate
Bryan
Vocal/Instr.
Solo (Alpha)
Solid Rock Church
Kayla
Wideman
Definite Pitch
Solo (Omega)
SpiritLife
Makenzie
Butler
Wind Solo (Alpha)
A Place
of New Hope
LIMITLESS STUDENT
MINISTRIES
Instrumental Ensemble
(Duets, Trios, & "artets)
Abundant Life Texoma
2nd Place————————————————————————————————
Xzaveon
Powell
Definite Pitch
Solo (Alpha)
SpiritLife
LIFT 402
Instrumental Ensemble
(Min. 5; Max. 8)
SpiritLife
LIMITLESS STUDENT
MINISTRIES
Creative Movement Large Group
(Min. 7; No Max.)
Abundant Life Texoma
McKenzie
Harris
Fabricated Art
(Omega)
Living Water
Alexis
Hill
T-Shirt Design
(Omega)
Living Water
Stephanie
Barrineau
Talent Coordinator
Deania Brewer
BibleQuest Coordinator
Kalyn
Bryan
Piano Solo
(Omega)
Solid Rock Church
Courtlan
Howell
Female Vocal
Solo (Omega)
Abundant Life
Texoma
Courtlan & Kenslie
Vocal Ensemble
Duets, Trios, & "artets
Abundant Life Texoma
NEXGEN MIN
3rd Place————————————————
THANK YOU…
To all the parents, pastors, teachers, coaches, friends, and
family members who helped the NHM youth represent our
conference well through their performances on the stage
and their character off the stage. Without you, this would
not be possible. We are looking forward to TALENT
QUEST 2018 in Covington, KY.
WOMEN IN MINISTRY
VISION4EDUCATION
formerly Feast of Ingathering
Women in Ministry Giving Goal
$3000
Each Local Church who has received an offering for all NHM Students a"ending
Southwestern Christian University this year should bring their offerings
to the GO/SCU RALLY during CAMP MEETING on
October 14, 10 am.
Girls’ Ministries Week is a time set aside for you to recognize the ministry to girls in your local church.
Whether you celebrate on the recommended day in September or choose a different time, the resources we
offer can give you inspiration and ideas for promoting and implementing GM Day and Week. As resources
are added over the next few weeks, the links below will become active. #ese include a poster, logo, GM
Week resource booklet, and bonus ideas to enhance the theme. #is year’s theme, Abide, highlights our
denominational focus on our fourth core value–Christ’s Kingdom. We encourage you to continue the GM
theme through the entire school year of 2017-18.$
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES
For more information on how you can help provide
clean water for those in need, contact Ruby York
INTRODUCING NEW DIRECTORS
Men’s Ministries Director // Boys’ Ministries Director:
Matt Brown // Lance Bonner
Rev. Matt Brown is the pastor of Ada !e River. Brown has a Bachelor’s degree in
!eology & Christian Ministries from MACU and a Master’s degree in Chaplaincy
from Southwestern Christian University. He has served as Brigade Chaplain in the
Army Reserves for 4500 men and is actively involved with the IPHC Chaplains
Ministry. Rev. Brown has been ordained with NHM for 8 years. He has extensive
training in numerous areas of ministry and life with a license in the following:
Marriage Prep, Life Skills, Family Wellness, Unarmed Self Defense and Small Arms
Instructor. Rev. Brown has excellent managerial skills and people skills as
demonstrated by his employment as a Taco Bell General Manager and Wal Mart
Store Manager. He is married to Bonnie and they have six children. Rev. Brown has
a desire to reach men with the Gospel and see them be the priests of their homes
and leaders in their churches and communities.
Rev. Lance Bonner has served in many areas of ministry in the local church
including Royal Rangers,"Sunday School, Men's Ministries, H.U.G.S. (Helps, Ushers,
Greeters) ministry, and as associate pastor."He has been actively involved with
NHM since 2001. Bonner has a#ended numerous NHM Men’s Ministries events,
Days of Training and the NHM School of Ministry. He is married to Amanda and
they have 3 children. He is employed with McDonald’s Corporation. Rev. Bonner
has a heart to reach boys with the Word of God, seeing lives change and preparing
boys to become mighty men of God."
405.763.6530
MEN IN MINISTRY
F A S
New Horizons Ministries
3905 South Elm Place
Broken Arrow, OK 74011
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