As believers, all of us are called to love God completely. But something miraculous occurs as our love deepens for Christ—there must be an outflow of that love. The demonstration of that love is shown in the way we love others and live out God’s calling for all of us to be on mission with God. Join us for a unique celebration this fall as you learn how make a difference right in the community where God has placed you and as reach the world together for Christ.

Celebration:

1:30-4:30 p.m.

Student Worship Center

There is no cost to attend. Childcare is available, but reservations are required.

Please contact Jennifer Krupa at (918) 858-4416.

Program Guests:

Jimmy Dorrell

Since 1992, Dr. Dorrell has been executive director of Mission Waco, a Christian-based non-profit organization that ministers to the poor and unchurched. He also serves as pastor of Waco's Church Under the Bridge. He has earned degrees from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and serves on the boards of several community based organizations and the national board of Christian Community Development Association. Dorrell is also the author of two books, Trolls and Truth: 14 Realities About Today’s Church That We Don’t Want to See and Plunge2Poverty: An Intensive Poverty Simulation and several journal and periodical articles.

Wanda Lee

Wanda Lee is the seventh woman to hold the office of executive director/treasurer of Woman’s Missionary Union, Auxiliary to Southern Baptist Convention. Wanda was elected executive director/treasurer of WMU in January 2000 and began her service in March 2000. A native of Russellville, Alabama, Wanda has been active at all levels of WMU—church, associational, state and national. She served as a WMU vice president from Georgia and as national president of WMU. 

Vanessa Kehl

Vanessa serves as the Director of DaySpring Villa Women & Children’s Shelter, Inc., the only faith-based, certified domestic violence shelter in the state of Oklahoma.  As the Director, she is an appointed North American Mission Board missionary.  This position in ministry pulls together all her previous experiences in ministry, her spiritual gifts, and her educational background into one position that utilizes the whole of her experience.

Matt Roberson

Matt’s joy is the local church.  With over 12 years of ministry experience, and having served in many capacities within the church, Matt has a passion to see God’s people encounter Him, as well as serve Him with a kingdom mindset. 

Baptist Nursing Fellowship
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Room W-3

If you are a nursing student, registered nurse or health care professional who is interested in medical missions, please come to this informative fellowship where you’ll hear from one our our health care professionals serving in East Asia. There is no cost to attend this event. For more information, please contact Patsy Sanders at patsykaysanders@juno.com

Missionary Appreciation Dinner
4:45 – 6:15 p.m.: Room W-1

Tickets are $15 each and everyone is invited to attend. There is no cost for current and emeritus personnel, but reservations are required.

CLICK HERE to register NOW for the Missionary Appreciation Dinner!

 If you qualify for a reservation at no cost, contact Kristin Weir at (405) 942-3000 ext. 4318 or by email at kweir@bgco.org.

Missionary Parents Fellowship Luncheon
Noon: Room W-1

Did you know Oklahoma has the second highest number of missionary parents in the U.S.? If you are the parent of an IMB career missionary, journeyman or ISC, you are invited to this special luncheon and fellowship. For more information and reservations, please contact Melanie Schantz at (405) 607- 6070.