Together We Touch Lives

Oklahoma Disciples Foundation

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www.okdfdn.org January/February 2016 Volume 13, No. 1

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Luke 12:34 Our first newsletter of the year is dedicated to all the board members, congregations, individuals and organizations who have generously supported the Foundation throughout 2015. We thank each of you for your time, prayer, service and donations. Your financial contributions to the many endowments and custodial funds allow the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation to extend the ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma. The following pages list all who have made monetary contributions in 2015. Thanks to you…Together We Touch Lives!

Gifts Given In 2015 To Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Endowment Funds

Association of Disciples Musicians Ross & Claire Meredith Camp & Conference Resources John & Sally Wheeler Children, Youth and Young Adult Grants Endowment George & Norma Meredith Christian Church in Oklahoma Don Johnson & Tary Davis-Johnson Daryl and Carol Southard Memorial Endowment Fund In memory of Daryl & Carol Southard Eric & Elizabeth Gray Harvard Avenue Christian Church Paul & Kay Thompson Doran & Jean Myers Endowment First Christian Church, Hobart Craig & Ruth Moore In memory of Doran & Jean Myers Janet & Larry Trentham Fellowship of John FCC Chandler Fellowship Class First Christian Church Edmond Mission Fund In memory of Joyce McNickle John & Helen Bloss Brad & Julie Bowers Christian Church in Oklahoma (CCIO) Lew & Dorothy Davis First Christian Church, Edmond Eric & Elizabeth Gray Terry & Kathy Kerr Jackie Longacre Bernie McNickle Vera McNickle Kyle Maxwell & Debi-Powell Maxwell Anne Miller Pauline U. Parsons Mike Rhodes Vicki Rose Schaus & Company PC Dana & Randel Shadid Kenneth & Pamela Shepherd Chris Roth Snider Deborah Kay Snider Jim & Marcia Williams Joseph & Sue Williams Hugh & Barbara Wilson In memory of Joyce McNickle & Don Rose Brad & Julie Bowers With love & honor of Joyce McNickle's life John & Dorothy Hammond In memory of Patty Gray McKibbin Bob McKibbin In honor of Bernie & Joyce McNickle Norman & Deb McNickle Vicki Rose In honor of the amazing generosity & grace embodied in the life of Joyce McNickle. Dana & Randel Shadid Frazier Scholarship for Jarvis Christian College In honor of Eric Gray Alexander P. Gray

Friendship Journeys Harold & Jean Claire Lawson In memory of Paul Lawson Linda J. Lawson Fund for the Education of Clergy & Laity In honor of Kyle Maxwell's Preaching Central Christian Church, Enid Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond The Federated Church, Weatherford In honor of Eric Gray's message at FCC Sulphur First Christian Church, Sulphur Roy & Barbara Newton Will & Kim Smith Howard Operating Endowment Christin Adkins R. J. Adcock Trust Paul & JoAnn Hopkins Dana & Randel Shadid Mary Howard Trust Kyle Maxwell Matching Fund In honor of Kyle Maxwell Brad & Julie Bowers David & Mary Lou Bryan Jim Caton Rev. & Mrs. Dennis Clark Lynn Hughes Marvin Layman Craig & Ruth Moore Kirk & Kathy Standridge Kyle Maxwell & Debi Powell-Maxwell NEAT's (Northeast Active Timers) Larry & Le Akers Mary Ann Brockman Ethel Brown Frances Conkling Arlene Crawford Vida Culvern Claudine Elmore Sandra Flinton J & Mary Lou Gibson Eric & Elizabeth Gray Monna Hansen Ed & Gloria Helmuth Leon & Ethel James Harriett Keck Gerry Kemper Harriet Larsen Jane Livingston Marge Lubas Stan & Karen McKenney Joe & Nancy McDonald Nancy Maddin Katherine Magrini Judy Meeks Emma Nichols Beverly Seay Don Siivola Suzanne Smith Fred Stites Maria Taveau Dorothy Terebesy Patricia Tracy Afton Travis Betty Turnham Ed & Susan Wheeler In honor of NEATs 20th Anniversary Chettie Brinkley

In honor of Mittie Dailey Bettye Williams In honor of Monell Neundorf Eva Perry In honor of Richard and Peggy Ziglar Jim and Mary Bearden Joan Bell Arlene Crawford Terry Heyer Darrell and Frances Lile Joseph & Lynne Moore Martha Roper John & Alma Schmitz In memory of Esma Alderson John & Alma Schmitz In memory of Glen and Dorothy Ashdown Jo Brewer In memory of Charley Bertalot Charles and Dolores Bertalot In memory of Bill Bates Richard and Peggy Ziglar In memory of Essie Gandy Bennett Afton Travis In memory of Johnny Lucille Brown Steve Bowlds In memory of Lloyd Christensen Richard and Peggy Ziglar In memory of Margaret Condit Shirley Troglin In memory of Edward Dumit William Shambaugh In memory of Ora Holland In memory of Roy Kannady Richard and Peggy Ziglar In memory of Bruce Layfield Wesley Cherno In memory of Margaret Meek Candis Harbison Richard and Peggy Ziglar In memory of Margaret Miller George and Candace Miller In memory of Gus E. Neundorf Monell Neundorf In memory of Margaret Petrik Donna Nolen In memory of Gilbert and Darlene Proudfit David Proudfit and Doris Baker In memory of Jeanette Reed Karen DeMoss Linda Sealy In memory of Stella Rhodes David Calvert In memory of Beth Robinson Mavis Moore In memory of Rex & Sarah Jane Sackett Brett and Pam Sackett In memory of Jim Schardein Ann Schardein In memory of Laverne Scott Bob and Judy Scott In memory of Rebecca Jane Sherran Donna Reinke In memory of Don Siivola Richard and Peggy Ziglar In memory of Alice Simon Robert and Catha Block In memory of Millard & Natalie Wakeford Jack and Kathryn Wellhousen In memory of Richard Williams Gary Mynatt Richard and Peggy Ziglar

*Red highlighted funds were new in 2015.

Every effort was made to correctly identify all donors and the funds they support. We apologize if any errors were made. If you have received this publication in error, wish to

unsubscribe, offer corrections or update your contact information, please email Julie Bowers at jabowers@okdfdn.org. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!

Christin Adkins Lyeal & Jean Amos Ken & Celeste Carpenter Jim Caton In honor of Wirt & Virginia Trawick In memory of Claude A. Medearis S.S.A. In honor of Pastor Paul Ragle In memory of Kenneth Mushrush Adam & Heather Chace In memory of Ralph Chaney Henry Etta Chaney Page & Nancy Dobson Richard & Sue Duckworth David & Kathy Eck First Christian Church, Edmond First Christian Church, Stroud Kirby & John Gould In memory/honor of Sam & Mary Howard Kirby & John Gould Eric & Elizabeth Gray Frank & Debby Gresh Terry & Kathy Kerr Gale & Marcia Hagee John & Toni Imbler Connie & Bill Inglish Vernon & Yvonne Leake Kyle Maxwell & Debi-Powell Maxwell Ross & Claire Meredith

Craig & Ruth Moore Clarice & Dick Morrison Leon & Phyllis Mullins Rev. & Mrs. Coy Parsley Merle & Phyllis Phillips In memory of Howard W. Reather Ruth Reather In honor of Rev. Dr. & Mrs. James K. Ward Loree Rice

Bill & Betsy Richert Dana & Randel Shadid In memory of Harriette Elliott Jody & Pat Smith Carol Southard Kirk & Kathy Standridge Roger M. Stark Rev. Dr. William Tabbernee

In honor of Owen & Megan Grace Paul & Kay Thompson In memory of George Hauger In memory of Chris Robb Paul & Kay Thompson Carl & Mary Tinnea Afton L. Travis Robert O. Weitzeil & Lois B. Lougee In honor of ODF and staff Richard & Peggy Ziglar

Disciple Club Gifts 2015 Disciple Club gifts underwrite the operation of the Foundation. These funds enable the Foundation to provide educational opportunities, assist individuals with their

stewardship goals and offer consultation with congregations on gift policies.

New Custodial Funds & Gifts to Custodial Funds FCC Ponca City, Otta Lea & Charles Beck Custodial Fund FCC Wagoner Fund First Christian Church Moore Custodial Fund First Christian Church, Moore First Christian Church Yukon Custodial Fund Kyle Maxwell & Debi Powell-Maxwell Otho & Denolda Whiteneck Scholarship Custodial Fund Central Christian Church, Enid The Living Tree Memorial First Christian Church, Kingfisher

(Named Endowments Continued) NW Christian Church Local Ministries Jody & Pat Smith ODF Board "Cloud of Witnesses" Eric & Elizabeth Gray In honor of Eric Gray Catherine & Jarrod Moore ODW (Ok Disciple Women) Leader Development (Frazier) In honor of DW President Judy Krase Bethany Christian CWF, Tulsa Disciples Christian DWM, Bartlesville, First Christian Church, Claremore DWF In honor of president Sharon Heath First Christian Church, Norman ODW First Christian Church, Perry CWF First Christian Church, Sulphur CWF Harvard Avenue Christian Church Midwest Blvd. Christian Church CWF Pine Street Christian Church Oklahoma Disciple Men Miscellaneous multiple donors David R. Babbit John & Jean Scott Gauldin Eric & Elizabeth Gray In memory of Gary Byrkit Karon & Amzi Gregory Matt & Elaine Howsley Don Hurst Tim & Beth Kowalski

Wayne Lively Bill & Cherie Logan Kyle Maxwell & Debi Powell-Maxwell Mary & Nelson Mueller Wayne & Lonny Nivin Paul & Connee Ragle In honor/memory of Judy Smith Owen Roberts Danny & Joy Rose In memory of Ed Rosson Daryl & Patty Rosson Rev. Keith L. Spaulding In honor of Wayne Nivin Jay & Mona Stevenson Dwight & Donna Weber In memory of Dorothy Fox Skip & De Wood Rev. John McLemore Annual Bible Lecture Series Endowment Central Christian Church, Enid Ruth K. Weston Memorial Fund Endowment Central Christian Church, Enid Senior Ministries Jerry R. Rickner Rose Marie Smith Texoma Christian Camp T.J. & Donna McCrite Southwest Area

In honor of Dorothy Jameson In honor of FCC Sulphur Board Chairman Larry Jones Kirk & Kathy Standridge Wharton & Jimmie Mathies Memorial Fund Kyle Maxwell & Debi Powell-Maxwell Ziglar, Richard & Peggy Endowment In memory of Joyce McNickle In memory of Harriette Elliott Richard & Peggy Ziglar

Gifts to Closed Church Memorial Endowments Burlington Christian Church Memorial Endowment In honor of Doris Armbruster Steve & Patty Armbruster Joe & Catherine Barone Burlington Christian Church Rita Diel-Brown In memory of Pat Frieden Gina Frieden Dan & Ann Teeters FCC Wetumka Memorial Endowment First Christian Church, Wetumka First Christian Church Wewoka First Christian Church, Wewoka Mark & Janet North “For it is in giving that we receive.” — St. Francis of Assisi