2020 Vision: All Faith stories

Founded in 1982, Hillsdale Christian School is taking another step, asd work is nearing completion on the new middle school that will be available for the fall 2020 academic term.

“I tell people it was my love of Christ that allowed me to see the truth in the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh.” — Nathan Palmer

“People in the nursing homes or who are homebound can’t get to church. You have to go to them. I just have become so close to these people. You see them every week, and you become friends. It’s a joy and blessing to be able to bring the sacrament to them." — Carolyn Semrad

"We want people to meet LGBTQ Christians, so they’ll know we’re here and that we love God, too.” — Cynthia Stevison

Indonesian native Pastor Yohanes Arwakon is working to serve as a bridge between that community and the general Enid population as Emmanuel Enid’s pastor to Pacific Islanders. He was licensed by Emmanuel for the job in 2016 after spending 12 years as a community planner in the Pacific Islands at Papua.

"The message is always good. There is a universal message of love. I found that out with the Hispanic community. They understand the universal language of love.” — Father Mark Mason

“This is another way to give back. When you have been fortunate that God has blessed you in your life, you can apply it and help others in their lives." — Jarrod Johnso

"I never know who’s going to benefit from hearing my story, and the more transparent I can be the more light it might shine for someone who’s living in darkness." — Trey Daman

Father Carson Krittenbrink is responsible for 23 churches in his deanery: 10 parishes and 13 missions.