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Your Heartland Harvester contributions assist the Church of God in Kansas and Oklahoma with the following ministries: New Church Plants Strengthening Small Churches Regional Meetings & Conferences

MISSION STATEMENT: To develop and implement programs and ministries in soul-winning, church planting and church growth that will assist the local church to reach and reap the harvest of the 21st

Stan Holder, Administrative Bishop Ernie Wright, Youth & Discipleship Teresa Holder, Women s Discipleship Michele Wright, Girls Clubs Alfonso Arreola, Hispanic Ministries Linda Roberts,

DISCIPLESHIP John Donnelly Nathan Gauwitz Matt VonWald Mark Ingram Johnny Gray Jim Estep Inside This Issue From the Heart 1 Winter Conference Harvester Partners Heartland Global Initiative Youth &

1 Your Heartland Harvester contributions assist the Church of God in Kansas and Oklahoma with the following ministries: New Church Plants Strengthening Small Churches Regional Meetings & Conferences Ministerial Development / Training Cross-Cultural Ministries Thank you for your monthly donations. You are making a difference in the Kingdom! MISSION STATEMENT: To develop and implement programs and ministries in soul-winning, church planting and church growth that will assist the local church to reach and reap the harvest of the 21st century. Stan Holder, Administrative Bishop Ernie Wright, Youth & Discipleship Teresa Holder, Women s Discipleship Michele Wright, Girls Clubs Alfonso Arreola, Hispanic Ministries Linda Roberts, Administrative Assistant REGIONAL COUNCIL James Jones Bucky Sitsler Ken Angel Thomas Mitchell Gerry Dupuis Robert Peterson Mark Smithson Kevin Bartley Lorenzo Jackson Kenneth Adams YOUTH & DISCIPLESHIP John Donnelly Nathan Gauwitz Matt VonWald Mark Ingram Johnny Gray Jim Estep Inside This Issue From the Heart 1 Winter Conference Harvester Partners Heartland Global Initiative Youth & Discipleship 4 Webinar on Pornography Around the Region Statistics, Law of Receptivity & Harvester Giving November 2017 Your measure of joy, contentment and spiritual blessing are directly related to the measure of your surrender. It s a Bible principle! The key to receiving is giving; the key to ruling is serving; the key to exaltabon is humility; the key to abundant living is dying daily, and the key to reward is sacrifice. Jesus illustrated this with the rich young ruler. The young ruler approached Him with quesbons about eternal life and aher explaining the way, Jesus tendered the ruler with a posibon on His apostolic team. But there was a requirement. He had to liquidate his assets and distribute the profit among the poor. The young man declined the proposal. ChrisBans cannot escape the call to sacrificial living. Concerning Mary s sacrifice, the Bible says that Jesus understood it (Ma$hew 26:10), and it was a beau1ful sacrifice to Jesus. The disciples didn t understand it, but He did! I have discovered there are three characterisbcs that consbtute a beaubful sacrifice. It must cost me something. There s no such thing as sacrifice without personal cost. David s offering at Araunah s threshing floor (see 1 Chronicles 21) serves as example. David refused to offer a sacrifice to God that cost him nothing. David understood the blessing of sacrifice and insisted on paying full price for the land. When David surrendered his resources on behalf of the worship experience, the death angel sheathed his sword and departed (21:27). It must be presented willingly. Mary brought the expensive oil at her own insistence. No one ask her, begged her or demanded it of her. She did it because she wanted to. When missionary James Calvert went to the island of Fiji with the Gospel, the ship captain atempted to dissuade him. The captain told him, You will risk your life and lose all those with you if you go among such savages. Calvert s immortal response was, We died before we came here. It s no wonder they couldn t be deterred. Their resolve was that of Paul: for me to live is Christ and to die is gain (Phil 1:21). It must be offered with a pure heart. Proverbs 15:8 says: The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. A dying girl s only hope was to receive a transfusion from her litle brother. When the physician met with the family, he explained the situabon to the litle boy. Son, would you be willing to give your blood so your sister can live? With a litle hesitabon, he said that he would do it. The nurses began taking blood from the boy s arm. As he lay quietly, he finally asked his mother, When do I die? The purity of his heart displayed the extent he was willing to sacrifice. Stan Holder

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2 HARVESTER PARTNERSHIP We need your partnership! Your contributions will assist us in developing and training ministers for the harvest, reach the many cultures in our region and provide the financial support for meetings and training events for our ministers and laity. You can cut and mail us the form below at 796 N Santa Fe Avenue, Edmond, OK or go to and click on online giving. YES! I want to be involved in Reaping the Heartland Harvest! I will contribute: $10 $20 $25 $30 $50 $ /month Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Matthew 9:38 Amount Paid Today $ Cash Check # CC CC# Exp. Date / CVC *** You can also give online at *** NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE CHURCH NOTE: The Harvester newsletter will be distributed electronically beginning September We will also post it monthly on our website. By giving us your address, it will insure that you will receive monthly updates and events in the Heartland Region.

WORLD MISSIONS The Heartland Global Initiative is our World Missions emphasis to touch Amsterdam, El Salvador and Latin America.

Pastors, the promotional materials you need to share this vision with your congregation can be found at www.heartlandcog.com.

Mission Trip - January 31 - February 5, 2018 The Heartland Region will be sponsoring a missions trip to El Salvador to do work on the Santa Tecla Bible School.

3 WORLD MISSIONS The Heartland Global Initiative is our World Missions emphasis to touch Amsterdam, El Salvador and Latin America. Through this effort, we support the ministry of Larry Odom and his work throughout Central and South America. We are making great progress! Pastors, the promotional materials you need to share this vision with your congregation can be found at Give your people an opportunity to participate. In doing so, we will touch three regions of the world that presently are in need to God s redeeming love. Mission Trip - January 31 - February 5, 2018 The Heartland Region will be sponsoring a missions trip to El Salvador to do work on the Santa Tecla Bible School. If you are interested in joining us for this time of work and ministry, call Ernie Wright at or at heartlandcoginfo.com. We can use skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, tile and flooring. Let us hear from you!

memories are all images of Winterfest; a youth movement that annually reaches thousands across the country and around the world.

4 Heartland Region Youth And Discipleship What is Winterfest? Long rides on a church van, great musical artists, fast food, worship, cramped hotel rooms, supernatural encounters, laughter, powerful messages, friends, and wonderful memories are all images of Winterfest; a youth movement that annually reaches thousands across the country and around the world. For over 35 years now, Winterfest has been a consistent place where the lives, direction, and paths of young people are interrupted, influenced, and forever changed by the power of the Holy Spirit! Don t miss out. Make your plans to be there now. Registration forms are available at heartlandcog.com or mywinterfest.com

5 Webinar Presenters: DEAN INSERRA, MA Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of City Church, Tallahassee, Florida. He is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a MA in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. DR. DAVID BLAIR This webinar will explore the use of pornography by youth within the faith community, the impact of its destructive messages on both attitudes and behavior and practical steps that parents and pastors can take in helping young people navigate this minefield of lies and deception. God s Design: The Reality: What is God s message about purity, sexuality and marriage? Why is God s truth best for youth? What are the blessings of following God s ways? Our youth are looking at pornography in staggering numbers. They are not exempted from the challenge and its destructive impact which lasts beyond the days of childhood into adulthood and marriage. David Blair is the Director of the Church of God Department of Youth and Discipleship. He is a graduate of Lee University and holds a D. Min. in Leadership Development. DATE & TIME: Moving Ahead: In the face of the challenge what are parents and pastors to do? When should we be talking to our youth about the issue? How do we do this? What are some steps we can take with users and those who have become addicted? How do we help them in safely using the technological devices that are connected to the internet? Nov. 7 - NOON EST Nov PM EST COST: Free November 7, noon EDT and November 16, 8PM EDT The webinar will last an hour and is free. Register at: bit.ly/pornographys-impact-on-youth REGISTER AT: bit.ly/pornographysimpact-on-youth AROUND THE REGION We regret to inform you of the passing of Lonnie McVay. His faith became sight on Tuesday, October 31st. Please pray for the family The Heartland Christmas Banquet is one month away. Go to and sign up today. For all our retired ministers and spouses, we request you register, even though your banquet fees are complimentary. See you at NOON, Southern Hills COG on Saturday, December 2nd! ADDRESS CHANGE - Please remove the PO Box address for the Heartland Regional office. We are now only using the physical address, 796 N Santa Fe Avenue, Edmond, OK All reports and correspondence should be directed to the physical address Congratulations to Robert and Lois Killman on their recent retirement from pastoring. They pastored 45 years, 36 of those years at North Elliott Church of God in Pryor, OK Continue to pray for Jerry and Alberta Capps, Michael Jackson, Dale Carter, and James Jones.

6 HEARTLAND REGION CHURCH OF GOD STATISTICS REPORT SEPTEMBER 2017 Church&and&Pastor Tithes On&Campus Off&Campus Worship Ada,%OK(Abba's%House%Worship%Center,%Kenneth%Angel $13, Altus,%OK,%William%Estep N/R Anadarko,%OK(Cedar%Hill,%James%Estep $5, Ardmore,%OK(New%Hope,%Nathan%Gauwitz $8, Arkansas%City,%KS(West%Kansas%Avenue,%Bucky%Sitsler $5, Binger,%OK,%Kevin%Bartley $8, Broken%Bow,%OK,%Paul%Hartley $4, Cache,%OK(Restoration,%James%Myers $ Chanute,%KS(Healing%Center,%Charles%Crissey $3, Checotah,%OK,%Matt%VonWald N/R Chickasha,%OK(New%Song,%Charles%Davis $11, Choctaw,%OK,%Stephen%Carr %%N/R Chouteau,%OK(New%Life,%John%Donnelly $2, Claremore,%OK(Restoration,%Jason%Pokorny $3, Coffeyville,%KS(Lewark,%Darrin%Brown $5, Dodge%City,%KS%Iglesia%De%Dios%Ev%Com,%Juan%De%La%Cruz%*Tithe'Breaker%% $1, Duncan,%OK(Bethesda,%Harold%Metheny $17, Edmond,%OK,%Chad%Bernard $8, Grove,%OK,%John%Pinkerton $ Guthrie,%OK(Full%Gospel%Fellowship,%Arnold%Jones $1, Guthrie,%OK(Healing%Hearts,%Paul%Martin N/R Guymon,%OK%Evangelio%Completo,%Diego%Tino $2, Haworth,%OK(Victory%Temple,%Jack%Brown N/R Henryetta,%OK,%John%Howell'*Tithe'Breaker $4, Hill%City,%KS(The%Lighthouse,%Terry%Wolf $1, Hugo,%OK(NewHope,%Carl%Wilson $ Hutchinson,%KS(Mount%Olivet%Worship%Center,%Kenn%Haddaway $2, Idabel,%OK,%Wayne%Freeman $3, Independence,%KS,%Johnny%Gray $3, Johnson(Shawnee,%OK,%Charles%Green $7, Junction%City,%KS(Lighthouse%Christian%Fellowship,%Lorenzo%Jackson $4, Kansas%City,%KS(Iglesia%Cristiana%Bethel/KC,%Walter%Rosalez $5, Keys,%OK,%Floyd%Saffell $3, Kingfisher,%OK(Abundant%Praise,%Ronald%Nelson $1, Lawton,%OK%Community,%Nancy%Dacci $ Lawton,%OK(Lighthouse,%Delbert%Hughes $5, Lawton,%OK(Maranatha,%Brian%Pruden $1, Lawton,%OK(New%Direction,%Gustella%Mills $1, Lawton,%OK(Prince%of%Peace,%Carlos%Jorge(Vazquez N/R Lenexa,%KS(Journey%Church,%David%St.%John $10, Lenexa,%KS(Mission%Centro%de%Adoracion%Betel,%Alfonso%Arreola $ Liberal,%KS(Iglesia%De%Dios%Evangelio%Completo,%Rene%Salvador $ Lindsay,%OK(Erin%Springs,%Douglas%Brothers $2, Mangum,%OK,%Martin%Young $ McAlester,%OK(Abbas%House,%James%Hail $1, Midwest%City,%OK(Sooner%Road,%Ernest%Wright $6, Milburn,%OK,%Mike%Arkansas $ Moon,%OK,%Cecil%Atnip $ Moore,%OK(RiverLife,%Gregory%Garvie $7, Mt%Zion,%OK,%Jimmie%Birdsong $1, Muldrow,%OK,%Shirley%Harrod $1, Murphy,%OK,%Walter%Grace $ Muskogee,%OK(East%Shawnee,%Jack%Macomb $1, Mustang,%OK,%Joe%Cothern $1, Norman,%OK(Lakeside,%Robert%Peterson $18, Norman,%OK(Northside,%Reggie%Dowdy $3, OKC,%OK(Southern%Hills,%James%A.%Jones $17, OKC,%OK(Un%Nuevo%Pacto,%Hiram%Navedo $2, Ottawa,%KS(Lighthouse%Community,%Dale%Carter $ Parsons,%KS,%Wade%Kerns $1,

7 HEARTLAND REGION CHURCH OF GOD STATISTICS REPORT SEPTEMBER 2017 Pawhuska,)OK,)Patrick)Hailey $ Pittsburg,)KS,)John)"Mark")Smithson $3, Pryor,)OKINorth)Elliott,)Robert)Killman $25, Ravia,)OK,)William)Gipson $3, S)Coffeyville,)OKISouthview,)David)Metz $3, Salina,)KSIBethel)Fellowship,)Paul)Hilscher $ Seminole,)OKILighthouse)Tabernacle,)Charles)Shinault $1, Shawnee,)OKICross)Connection,)Kenneth)Kerbo $8, Shawnee,)OKIOpen)Door,)James)Douglas $12, Skiatook,)OK,)William)Vance $7, Tahlequah,)OKIDouble)Springs,)Eric)Reeve $ Topeka,)KSIHeartland)Worship)Center,)Larry)David)McGinnis $2, Tulsa,)OKIFreedom)Life,)Steven)Lacy $4, Tulsa,)OKIHope)Internat'l)Ministries,)Trevor)Grizzle $6, Tulsa,)OKINew)Life)Christian)Center,)Donald)Homady $7, Tulsa,)OKISpringdale,)Michael)Jackson $1, Ulysses,)KSIRoselane,)Gerry)Dupuis $3, Valliant,)OK,)Leon)Tims $2, Wagoner,)OK,)Bruce)VonWald $8, Walters,)OKIOpen)Door,)Roger)Noland $9, Wamego,)KSISoul's)Harvest,)Christian)Bedore N/R White)Cloud,)KSILighthouse,)Cliff)Acree $1, Wichita,)KSIAnchor,)Keith)Shockley $6, Wichita,)KSICornerstone,)Paul)Hughes $3, Wichita,)KSIMt)Vernon,)Thomas)Mitchell $5, Wichita,)KSIRolling)Hills,)Mark)Ingram $7, Winfield,)KSIPraise)Cathedral,)Lynn)Merritt $2, Woodward,)OKISure)Foundation,)Arvil)Lee)"Buster")O'Roark $3, Yukon,)OKIGrace)Pentecostal,)James)Richard N/R Yukon,)OKIShalom,)George)Samkutty $1, Top Ten Morning Worship Top Ten Tithe September 2017 New Members Duncan, OK-Bethesda 162 Pryor, OK-North Elliott $25,296 Valliant, OK 7 Shawnee, OK-Cross Connection 161 Norman, OK-Lakeside $18,328 Guymon, OK-Evangelio Completo 6 Norman, OK-Lakeside 132 Duncan, OK-Bethesda $17,867 Grove, OK 2 Wagoner, OK 128 OKC, OK-Southern Hills $17,522 Lawton, OK-Lighthouse 2 Pryor, OK-North Elliott 119 Ada, OK-Abba s House $13,954 Moore, OK-RiverLife 114 Lenexa, KS-Journey Church $10,404 Milburn, OK 2 Kansas City, KS-Iglesia Cristiana 100 Walters, OK-Open Door $9,965 Binger, OK 98 Wagoner, OK $8,807 Midwest City, OK-Sooner Road 1 Wichita, KS-Rolling Hills 96 Ardmore, OK-New Hope $8,313 Tulsa, OK-New Life Christian Ctr 93 Binger, OK $8,101

8 The Receptivity Rule For the most effective outreach, focus on receptive people. There is a principle found in Scripture that when applied, help every church better invest its resources for effective outreach. The principle is: Focus on receptive people. Not everyone is equally receptive to the Good News. Some welcome the story with great joy while others respond with a closed mind. Focusing on receptive people is a Scriptural process (see Luke 10:2-12; Mark 4:26-29; Matthew 10; Luke 8:1-15; Acts 16:6-10). Transition events greatly affect a person s receptivity and openness to the Christian message. The more significant the transition event, the more immediate the move toward receptivity. The Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Scale provides a helpful way to identify transition events in a person s life. Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale Death of Spouse 100 Divorce 73 Marital separation 65 Death of close family member 63 Jail term 63 Severe personal injury / illness 53 Marriage 50 Fired from work 47 Marital reconciliation 45 Retirement 45 Change in family member s health 44 Pregnancy 40 Addition to family 39 Business readjustment 39 Change in financial status 38 Death of close friend 37 Foreclosure on Mortgage 30 Change in work responsibilities 29 Trouble with in-laws 29 Change in living conditions 25 Trouble with boss 23 Change in residence 20 These are just a few opportunities for the church to reach beyond its walls to touch the lives of others. What Every Pastor Should Know - Gary L. McIntosh & Charles Arn September Harvester Contributions Ada, OK-Abba s House 25 Ardmore, OK-New Hope 61 Binger, OK-New Vision 20 Broken Bow, OK 25 Chanute, KS-Healing Center 20 Chouteau, OK-New Life 15 Claremore, OK-Restoration 10 Coffeyville, KS-Lewark 10 Comanche, OK-Living Waters 5 Duncan, OK-Bethesda 35 Grove, OK 10 Guthrie, OK-Full Gospel 30 Hugo, OK-New Hope 5 Hutchinson, KS-Mt Olivet 25 Independence, KS 50 Junction City, KS-Lighthouse Ch 100 Keys, OK 50 Lawton, OK-Maranatha 40 Lenexa, KS-Adoracion Betel 100 Lindsay, OK-Erin Springs 174 Norman, OK-Lakeside 15 OKC, OK-Southern Hills 481 Parsons, KS 20 Ravia, OK 50 Total Giving: $2,348 Seminole, OK-Lighthouse Tab 300 Shawnee, OK-Cross Connection 25 Shawnee, OK-Johnson 30 Skiatook, OK 20 S Coffeyville, OK-Southview 32 Tulsa, OK-Freedom Life 50 Valliant, OK 25 Walters, OK-Open Door 125 Wichita, KS-Anchor 100 Wichita, KS-Cornerstone 155 Wichita, KS-Rolling Hills 100 Winfield, KS-Praise Cathedral 10 THANK YOU (Philippians 1:3-6)

January Inside This Issue. Stan Holder

January Inside This Issue. Stan Holder Your Heartland Harvester contributions assist the Church of God in Kansas and Oklahoma with the following ministries: New Church Plants Strengthening Small Churches Regional Meetings & Conferences Ministerial