OKLAHOMA CITY VISIT--Mr. Tkach with
Fern Riggs (center) and Wilma Lewis.
[Photo by Mary Pearison]
By Susan Rader
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma--The Oklahoma City congregation welcomed Pastor General Joseph Tkach and his wife, Tammy, May 21 to 23.
Don Lawson, district superintendent, and his wife, Sue, provided a homecooked fresh fish dinner for the Tkaches' arrival Friday, May 21.
Saturday morning, Mrs. Tkach spoke to the congregation about the beginning of women's ministry.
"Women's Ministry didn't just come out of nowhere. Women have always served. It just has a name now," she said. "Anyone can lead a Bible study, lead a small group, lead worship services, counsel and pray for others.
"Anyone can have a ministry, regardless of gender, physical condition or location. Women's Ministry isn't just putting together a tea. God expects us to minister to one another."
After her comments, Mr. Tkach conducted a question and answer session.
"God takes everyone on the path they need to be on to come to him," Mr. Tkach said. "I see clearly in hindsight that God brought our family into the Worldwide Church of God. This is the path we've been on because this is where he brought us close to him."
On Sunday, Mr. Tkach's message covered the meaning of Pentecost. Attendance at Pentecost services was 216. Six church areas were represented by members from Ada, Lawton, Fairview, Ponca City and Sayre, as well as the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
OKLAHOMA CITY VISIT--Mr. Tkach with
Fern Riggs (center) and Wilma Lewis.
[Photo by Mary Pearison]
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