Southwestern Union Record

Harrah, Okla. » We are told that “A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs,” and “[t]o seek this should be our first work.” In planning for the school year at Oklahoma Academy, this was the theme chosen to shape every aspect of the academy’s program.

The year began with a beautiful communion service experienced through the sanctuary. Week of Prayer, conducted by Pavel Goya, author of One Miracle After Another, and John Baxter, from Adventist Frontier Missions, focused on the need for and power of prayer. In addition, the video series, Battlefield Hollywood, was screened over a long weekend, allowing many students’ eyes to be opened to the schemes of the devil in these last days.

With all of this in mind, one can imagine the academy’s excitement to be able to take students to attend and participate in Generation of Youth for Christ in December, especially with its theme, “Fill Me: Our Earnest Plea,” which was a continuance of the academy’s theme for the school year. Our students were challenged, inspired, humbled, and encouraged in their walk with God. The academy was privileged to help lead out in the Friday evening vespers service welcoming the Sabbath with the Oklahoma Academy Chorale and Bell Choir presenting music, bringing the congregation into a special day of worship.

Faculty and students at Oklahoma Academy are continuing to pray for revival and reformation on campus and in the church in participation with the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church in Operation Global Rain. Jesus is coming again soon! Let’s all be ready!