Continuing the Legacy: Endowments Supporting Senior Ministries – 10/11/2025
This week, our endowment series highlights four special funds that support senior ministry grants across Oklahoma. These endowments—each rooted in care, compassion, and legacy—continue to enrich the lives of older adults through programs that promote health, dignity,...
Back to School Bash Brings Community Together – 9/6/2025
Western Oaks Christian Church held its Third Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2. Students from several local schools came together for a day filled with energy, generosity, and community spirit. Months of planning by Western Oaks Christian Church, local...
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Marilee Hattendorf – 8/30/2025
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation remembers with gratitude the life of Marilee Hattendorf, a longtime member of Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond who passed away on August 12, 2025. Marilee was known for her compassion, her servant heart, and her willingness...
Faith in Action: Oklahoma Disciples Make a Difference in Jamaica – 8/23/2025
In early July, a team of 41 from Oklahoma Disciples Congregations (FCC El Reno, Guthrie, Stillwater, Luther, and Central Christian Church, Enid) joined for a week of service with American-Caribbean Experience (ACE) in St. Mary, Jamaica. Part of their service included...
Supporting the heroes in Enid – 7/26/2025
Sometimes, a simple act of kindness plants seeds that grow in beautiful, unexpected ways. A young student pilot at Vance Air Force Base (VAFB), Enid, found more than just training in this small community. He discovered a church family. He began volunteering at The...
Multigenerational Disciples Serving as the Hands & Feet of Jesus in Jamaica
In mid-July 2022, 33 multigenerational volunteers traveled to St. Mary’s Parish, Jamaica to work, serve and provide hope to the community of Galina. Rev. Sondra Ladd, Senior Minister at First Christian Stillwater was the team leader of this trip. Over the years, she has led more than 20 teams to support this mission where bonds and relationships have been formed.
Western Oaks Christian Church Disciples Women Provide Comfort & Warmth to Area Foster Children
What does a gift of $1,000, a dozen caring hearts, nimble fingers, fabric and time have in common? Beautiful handmade quilts for foster children.
Legacy Gift Inspires Chandler First Christian Church to Cultivate Camp Calvary Plan
First Christian Church, Chandler, received a gift from a longtime member who passed away in December 1995. Miss Pearl left money and property for the benefit of the church. These gifts have generated excitement within the church family and community.