﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>WOCON Happenings</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:12:20 GMT</pubDate><description /><item><title>Community Day Festival - Sept. 18</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-festival</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:53:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>It's almost time for our annual Community Day Festival!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Join us on September 18 from 3-6pm in the church parking lot for FREE...</p>
<p>Inflatables &amp; Games<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">			<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span></span>Horse &amp; Pony Rides</p>
<p>Lots of Food<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">					<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span></span>Emergency Vehicles</p>
<p>Candy &amp; Prizes<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">				<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span></span>Dental Check-ups</p>
<p>Live Band<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">					<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">	</span></span>Hair Cuts</p>
<p><strong>Mad Scientist Show @ 4pm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">		</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Clothing Bazaar</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">This year we are featuring a </span>Power Lab</strong>&nbsp;Children's Tent!</p>
<p>Don't miss this opportunity to get together with the whole community and enjoy a day of FREE fun for all.</p>
<p>We'll see you there!</p>
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</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-festival</guid></item><item><title>Alyce Curry</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/alyce-curry</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 15:27:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>We are sad to inform you that Alyce Curry went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 28.&nbsp; Her Funeral will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 1, at Western Oaks Nazarene Church.&nbsp; Please pass this message on to all who would like to attend.&nbsp; Be in prayer for the family during this time of grieving.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that&nbsp;donations be made to&nbsp;First Indian Church.&nbsp; Checks may be payable to Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene and we will present one check in honor of Alyce.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/alyce-curry</guid></item><item><title>Dessert Theater - Feb. 13th &amp; 14th</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/dessert-theater</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:07:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<div>
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]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/dessert-theater</guid></item><item><title>Christmas Eve Concert Cancelled</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/christmas-eve-concert-cancelled</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:51:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the inclement weather, the 2nd Annual Christmas Eve Concert with Josh Cobb has been cancelled.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/christmas-eve-concert-cancelled</guid></item><item><title>Christmas Musicals</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/christmas-musicals</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'arial rounded mt bold'; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); ;">“Join us for the Western Oaks Church of The Nazarene children’s Christmas musical, <em>A Shepherd’s Story</em>.<span>  </span>Your heart will be warmed as you listen to the shepherds share about how meeting Jesus was the best moment in their life.<span>  </span>Don’t miss this delightful musical Sunday, December 6, at 10:30 am.<span></span>Open your heart to the best gift you can ever receive – JESUS!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'arial rounded mt bold'; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); ;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'arial rounded mt bold'; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); ;">“The Celebration Adult Choir, along with a select ensemble of children, soloists, dancers and narrator will present a brand new musical entitled; <em>The Name JESUS</em>, arranged by one of our favorite arrangers, Mike Speck, on Sunday morning, December 13 at 10:30am.  You will not want to miss this power-packed musical which will be accentuated with a number of special effects.  It is fun for the whole family, so mark your calendar and pack-the-car-full of people and come join the celebration.  The musical will be under the direction of Bill Green, Music and Worship Pastor.”</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); ;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><!--EndFragment--><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/christmas-musicals</guid></item><item><title>Woman's Ministry Fundraiser</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/womans-ministry-fundraiser</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:04:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>As a fund raiser for Women's Ministry, Jane Berry will be donating $5 for every book purchased.  The book 'God Sightings' by Joyce Williams is $14.99.  The 4th chapter is a testimony written by our own Jane Berry.  Make sure to stop by the Welcome Desk and purchase your copy today.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/womans-ministry-fundraiser</guid></item><item><title>Holiness Summit at SNU</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/holiness-summit-at-snu</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:05:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>More information to come.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/holiness-summit-at-snu</guid></item><item><title>Community Day Photos and Follow-up Survey</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-pictures-and-survey</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:11:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p>Wow!!&nbsp;
What a wonderful weekend we shared with our Community!&nbsp; It appears we had an estimated 1800 people on Saturday and
it looked like around 80 people from Saturday returned on Sunday to join us for
the tailgate party.&nbsp; Many were in the service and many enjoyed lunch with
us afterward.&nbsp; We'd love to hear your stories and gain much needed
feedback as we plan for follow-up and as we make plans for next year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<a title="Community Day 2009 Survey" href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDgtSHROOFpwbWpQenVFZDNvOFJyR1E6MA..">Click here to take a short survey.  We NEED your feedback!</a> </p>
<p>Thanks to our photographers:&nbsp; Shelly Greenhill, Alana
Grimaud &amp; Janette Parker, we have some really cool
pictures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The family photos are not included in this set, but
are available for pick up at the church.</p>
<p><a title="Community Day 2009 Photos" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/srgrimaud/CommunityDay2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCOLNx7mRy6KOoAE&amp;feat=directlink#">Click here to view photos from Community Day</a> </p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-pictures-and-survey</guid></item><item><title>Community Day</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-2009</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:57:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join us for this annual day of celebrating the community surrounding our church.&nbsp; Better and cheaper than the fair....IT'S FREE!</p>
<p>A few of the things that are offered that day are Inflatables and Games, Lots of Food, Animals, Live Band (SNU's Leaving 99), Candy and Prizes, Corvette Club, and Emergency Vehicles!</p>
<p>We would love to see you there!!!</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-2009</guid></item><item><title>Baby Day</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/baby-day1</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 19:04:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Sunday morning we will be celebrating our babies.  Come see some of our greatest assets!!!</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/baby-day1</guid></item><item><title>Teen Pie Auction</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/teen-pie-auction</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 19:02:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Our Teens annual pie auction is the Sunday night after the evening service.  Please come support them as they are getting ready to go on a mission trip to Port Arthur, Texas to help rebuild some homes and schools that were destroyed in the hurricane Ike.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/teen-pie-auction</guid></item><item><title>Children's Musical May 24th</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/childrens-musical-may-24th</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:58:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Our Children's Department will be presenting the musical "Singing the Red, White and Blues"  This will be a fun and exciting presentation from our children.  Please come and help us support our children and Miss Marsha.  </p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/childrens-musical-may-24th</guid></item><item><title>John Gillespie - May 31st 6;00 pm</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/john-gillespie---may-31st-600-pm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:56:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Contemporary Christian artist John Gillespie with Carved in Stone Ministries will be with us on May 31st in the evening service at 6:00 pm.  Please join us as we Worship our Father together.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/john-gillespie---may-31st-600-pm</guid></item><item><title>District Assembly June 1-4</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/district-assembly-june-1-4</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:30:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Southwest District Assembly will be held at the Mustang Nazarene Church this year. </p>
<p> </p>
<h2>District Assembly Information</h2>
<p>Monday, 7:00 pm - SDMI Convention Rally (Sunday School) Pastor Hardy is in charge</p>
<p>Tuesday, 8:30 am - SDMI <nobr><a href="http://www.swokdnaz.org/District_Information/Current_News_Detail.asp?item=123#" class="GVAdLink" id="GVLINK_1_0_0"><span style="color: #006600;">Business</span></a></nobr> Session</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday, 2:00 pm - NMI Business Session</strong></p>
<p>Tuesday, 7:00 pm - Missions Rally</p>
<p>Wednesday, 8:30 am - NMI Business Session</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, 2:00 pm - Opening Session of District Assembly</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, 7:00 pm - Ordination/Ministry Celebration Service</strong></p>
<p>Thursday, 8:30 am - Continuation of District Assembly</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/district-assembly-june-1-4</guid></item><item><title>Latino Camp Meeting - June 5-7</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/latino-camp-meeting---june-5-7</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:19:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>The Latino Congregation wil be hosting a Camp Meeting at Salywer Lake June 5-7.  If you are interested going or need more information see Noemi Vazquez.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/latino-camp-meeting---june-5-7</guid></item><item><title>Teen Mission Trip - June 15-20</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/teen-mission-trip</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:16:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Our teens will be going to Port Arthur, Texas.  We will be going through Mission Encounter. Here is the link to their website: <a href="http://missionencounter.com/camphurricanerelief.html" title="http://missionencounter.com/camphurricanerelief.html">http://missionencounter.com/camphurricanerelief.html</a>  We are going on the Hurricane Ike trip. See Brock if you would like more information</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/teen-mission-trip</guid></item><item><title>Easter Weekend</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/easter-weekend</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:07:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>We had many visitors and potential new people join us Sunday. Our total attendance for the weekend was 612, Praise the Lord!  </p>
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]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/easter-weekend</guid></item><item><title>Revival - April 26-29</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/revival1</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:06:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Bob and Carol Broadbooks will be with us for revival April 26 -29. </p>
<div>We are expecting God's presence throughout these services.  Please be in prayer about who you could invite.   Services will start at 7:00 pm nightly, except on Sunday evening at 6:00 pm.  </div>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/revival1</guid></item><item><title>Resurrection Sunday Celebration</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/resurrection-sunday</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:14:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"> </span></p>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"><strong>We are starting off with our annual free brunch from 9-10 am, featuring breakfast breads, fruit, egg caseroles, and many wonderful things to sink your teeth into.</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"><strong> </strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"><strong>Starting at 10:30 Pastor Powers will be preaching a wonderful Easter message titled "You Can't Keep a Good Man Down", then the Celebration Choir will be presenting the musical "May We Never Lose the Wonder of the Cross".  We would love for you to join us in this celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. </strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"><strong> </strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"><strong>Sunday evening we will have a special time of prayer for our upcoming revival with Rev. Bob Broadbooks.</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #660066"><strong> </strong></span></div>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/resurrection-sunday</guid></item><item><title>Good Friday Service</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/good-friday</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:02:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 18px">Featuring Rachelle Trank from the Jews for Jesus organization presenting the Passover Seder.  Rachel's 45 minute presentation will be a weaving of the story of the Exodus of the Hebrew people together with the life, death and resurrection of Christ. The words Jesus spoke in the upper room come alive as each Hebraic item is carefully explained. The evening will conclude with the taking of communion.  <br />
</span>  </p>
<div><span style="font-size: 18px">Come Friday, April 10th at 7:00 pm, here at Western Oaks to learn more about some of the many traditions that have been carried on for years.</span></div>
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]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/good-friday</guid></item><item><title>Brian Hanson in Concert, February 22</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/brian-hanson-in-concert</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:58:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>BRIAN HANSON IN CONCERT</p>
<p>Nashville, TN Pianist and Comedian Brian Hanson will be in concert Sunday evening, February 22, 2009 at the Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene.  Doors open at 5:00 PM, concert starts at 6:00 PM.</p>
<p>Through the vehicles of beautiful piano music, audience participation and a great sense of humor, Brian's concerts are a unique blend of traditional favorites, the best of contemporary praise and worship and lots of laughs along the way.  You won't want to miss this special evening.</p>
<p>No admission charge, and a love offering will be take.</p>
<p>For further information call the church @ (405) 787-2042.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/brian-hanson-in-concert</guid></item><item><title>Carla Sunberg, March 15th</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/carla-sunberg</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:57:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Carla Sunberg will be at Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene on March 15, 2009, in the Morning Service.</p>
<p>Carla and her husband, Chuck, now pastor the Fort Wayne Grace Point Church of the Nazarene.  Prior to that they pioneered the Church of the Nazarene in Russia.</p>
<p>Come expecting to hear from the Lord, through Carla and her ministry.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/carla-sunberg</guid></item><item><title>Edgar Cruz in Concert, March 29th</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/edgar-cruz-in-concert</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:56:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Edgar Cruz:  Guitarist Extraordinaire</p>
<p>Each year Edgar Cruz performs over 200 concerts and has played throughout America, Europe and South America.  </p>
<p>Those who have witnessed Cruz's performance immediately become entranced at the precision, speed and complexity with which his fingers strike the sstrings of his guitar to create a symphony of sound unusual to just one instrument.</p>
<p>Edgar will be with Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene on Sunday evening, March 29th at 6:00.  Doors will open at 5:00.  </p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/edgar-cruz-in-concert</guid></item><item><title>Children's Musical</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/childrens-musical</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:56:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>The children of Western Oaks will be presenting "Visions of Chrismas" a collection of Holiday "Faves", on December 21st, at 10:00.  Please come support our children as they minister to us!</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/childrens-musical</guid></item><item><title>"The Spirit of Christmas"</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/the-spirit-of-christmas</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Celebration Choir and Orchestra will be presenting selections from "The Spirit of Christmas" This Sunday, December 14th at 10:30.  Please invite someone to celebrate the Season with you.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/the-spirit-of-christmas</guid></item><item><title>Turkey Bowl</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/turkey-bowl</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:23:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p>Teens - annual Turkey Bowl is November 15th at 9:00 am SNU practice soccer fields.  Contact Brock if you are interested.</p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/turkey-bowl</guid></item><item><title>Welcome Powers Family</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/welcome-powers-family</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:16:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms"> On Sunday evening, September 19th at  6:00 o’clock in the evening we will all meet in our Family Life Center for a casual service and reception for the Powers.  We hope that you will be able to join us.</span></p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/welcome-powers-family</guid></item><item><title>Welcome Pastor Hardy Powers</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/pastor-hardy-powers-first-sunday1</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:46:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms"><strong>This Sunday, October 12</strong>, our new Senior pastor, Rev. Hardy Powers III, will be here.  We are certainly looking forward to his arrival along with his wife, Joanie and their daughter, Ashlee.  They are currently wrapping up a very successful pastorate in our Nazarene church in Pensacola, FL.  This day will be another day of great celebration as we launch into an exciting future with the Powers family!  On Sunday morning in our 10:30 service we will welcome the Powers. On Sunday evening, September 19th at  6:00 o’clock in the evening we will all meet in our Family Life Center for a casual service and reception for the Powers.  We hope that you will be able to join us.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms">Bill Green, Worship Pastor</span> </p>
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]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/pastor-hardy-powers-first-sunday1</guid></item><item><title>Centennial Celebration This Sunday</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/centennial-celebration-this-sunday</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:03:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bill Green</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><strong>This Sunday, October 5th,</strong> is the Nazarene denomination’s Centennial Celebration – yes, 100 years of proclaiming God’s holiness message to the world.&nbsp; We’d love to have you join us for a marvelous celebration that day.&nbsp; Our Celebration Choir and Orchestra will be leading us in great praises and founding pastor Dr. Talmadge Johnson will be speaking.&nbsp; Other special tributes and happenings will highlight this dynamic celebration service that will begin at 10:30 am.&nbsp; October 5th also marks&nbsp;our 43rd anniversary as a church on the corner of 16<sup>th</sup> and Council.&nbsp; We are so pleased to be here – serving you!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms','sans-serif';">Bill Green, Worship Pastor</span></p>
]]></description><guid>http://www.wonaz.com/centennial-celebration-this-sunday</guid></item><item><title>Join us for Community Day this weekend!!</title><link>http://www.wonaz.com/community-day-2008</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:38:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>WOCON Staff</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p>
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