New Temple Schedule

Oklahoma City Temple

Because of some changes that have lengthened the endowment session time, the Oklahoma City Temple schedule must be adjusted. Beginning Tuesday, July 30^th, 2013, the following schedule for endowment sessions will be in effect: 

Tuesday through Friday:   8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday:  7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

100 Years of Scouting in the Church

Click the link below for a slide of pictures including Norman Rockwell and article featuring the Celebration of 100 years of Scouting in the Church

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Stake Youth Pioneer Trek

"Trek is one of those experiences that will never be forgotten. Never are the youth or leaders asked to exert so much energy and go through so many hardships. They got a small taste of what it was like to be a pioneer and to cross the plains pulling a handcart. They bonded with each other, they pushed their physical limits, but gained spiritual fortitude and strength. They walked 6 miles the first day up hills, over rocks and streams and it was tough. At one point the women were asked to do all of the pulling because it represented the time when many men were called to join the Mormon Battalion and the women were left without their help. That was hard. As they pulled the men sang "Come, Come Ye Saints". They had a day full of games and fun the second day. The third day they walked 6 miles also, which was the end of their journey. Anyone who is asked would say it was a wonderful experience. Hard, but wonderful."

(for more pictures of the stake youth pioneer trek, see "Stake Activities" on the left)

Priesthood Encampment

"Scout Camp this year was a stake-organized Priesthood Encampment. It was held at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. There were many exciting activities to participate in as well as spiritual upliftment. They had the opportunity to zip down a zipline, cross a deep valley on cables, ride horses, jump off cliffs, as well as learn about missionary preparation and complete a variety of merit badges such as wilderness survival. Each boy was tired and exhausted after a long, active week, but each came home a stronger person physically and spiritually. What a rewarding time they had!"

(for more pictures of the Encampment, see "Stake Activities" on the left)

Helping Hands In Action: Moore, Oklahoma

After the EF-5 tornado hit the town of Moore, Oklahoma, thousands answered the call to give service to the city and it's residence. Yellow Mormon Helping Hands shirts could be seen all over the city as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints came to give aid to the stricken city.



"Yellow Mormon Helping Hands shirts dot a park in Moore. Working with the city of Moore, Church leaders sent hundreds of volunteers to neighborhoods and parks to clean up debris and remove fallen trees on Sunday, 26 May 2013. More than 2,300 members of the Church and their neighbors donned the familiar Mormon Helping Hands shirts to assist in cleanup and relief to tornado victims over the Memorial Day weekend."

See more pictures and the whole story here.

Stake Formal Dance

Sparkle, dazzle and shine! Stake Prom night was a smashing success,
and the youth came dressed in their finest for the occasion. They danced and
socialized the night away. The music was great and so was the ice cream!
Rogers and Fort Smith stakes were also invited. It was a big crowd but a lot
of fun for those who attended. A big thank you to Brother Sedrick, Sister
Dobson and everyone else who helped organize this fun evening.

Wife of LDS Prophet Passes Away

"Frances Beverly Johnson Monson died Friday at 6:35 a.m., surrounded by family. She was 85. An LDS Church news release indicated she died of 'causes incident to age.'"

Read a full article about Sister Monson here.

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