Missions Ministry
The goal of the North Garland missions ministry is to support monetarily as well as hands on in the following ministries.
PHILIPPINES:
The Emperados have worked for a number of years planting churches and maturing congregations. Richard directs a preaching school called M.O.S.E.S. (Mobile Outreach School of Evangelism and Shepherding). Austin Ave. Church of Christ in Brownwood TX, oversees funds for Richard and Becky Emperado.
Our support/work:
- Budgeted monthly support
- 2025 Mission Trip to Calapan, Mindoro in the Philippines: From July 25th-Aug. 6th, 2025, a group of 12 from North Garland Church of Christ took a trip to Calapan, Mindoro in the Philippines. The group consisted of 4 adults and 8 youth from the congregation. This trip completed a 28-year goal of starting a new church in each of the 44 of 75 capital cities that did not have an a cappella Church of Christ representation. In addition to the 12, a group of 40 believers traveled from all over the Philippines as part of what was called a “Moses Team” to help with the mission. Each day, groups of 3-4 went door knocking and left “no stone unturned” to invite people to an evening Bible seminar. The first couple of days were spent in town, and the second half of the week was spent primarily in a neighborhood called “aplaya” or “the beach.” Over the course of the week, children were fed, Bible studies were held, there was a little relaxation at the beach, and 16 new believers were baptized. Since then, at least 3 others have been baptized. Those from the Moses team have all returned to their homes and primary churches. However, a few have stayed behind to continue the evangelistic effort and feeding of the children. Every few weeks, Richard and others visit to continue encouraging the “baby church.” The church in Calapan, and missionaries who are working with that church, will continue to need support while it grows and gets established.
Richard and Becky Emparado’s web page.
EMAIL: emperado.richard@gmail.com
See the latest video from the Philippines HERE
LARIAT CREEK CHRISTIAN CAMP (LCCC):
Eighteen rolling wooded acres northwest of Geary, Oklahoma are home to Lariat Creek Christian Camp, which began operation in 1973. The camp is used as a wholesome, spiritual atmosphere for campers to enjoy recreation and entertainment.
Our support/work:
- Budgeted monthly support (support one of the cabins)
- Continue to work with LCCC Annual fellowship/work day
Visit LCCC’s website here.
ALVA BIBLE CHAIR (Campus Ministry):
The Bible Chair is a religious fellowship and service club sponsored by the Church of Christ but is open to all members of faiths who share common aims. The purpose of the club is spiritual enlightenment and enjoyment in a Christian context. The group meets at the Student Fellowship Building, 1108 College Blvd.
Our support/work:
- Budgeted monthly support
- Host occasional dinners
Visit Alva Bible Chair’s website here.
Forgotten Ministries
Forgotten Ministries was developed in Enid, Oklahoma in 2009 by Jeremiah & Sarah
Herrian . Enid was a very unlikely place to start a homeless ministry however the needs
were evident once we decided to look deeper into the desperation and depravity of this
small town. Sarah is originally from Los Angeles, California and Jeremiah from a small town
in Oklahoma. They met on the mission field and soon felt led to lead in ways only God could
provide. They started on the streets of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles and followed
Gods leading to Enid, Oklahoma. Serving together they soon realized God had a desire for
them to lead in full time missions. This sparked a joy in their hearts to be the hands & feet of
Jesus wherever they went. The ministry started as a small mobile ministry taking clothing,
food, worship, teaching, and providing home renovations to those that needed it the most.
Forgotten Ministries has exploded with opportunities for our community and the
communities around us to serve and love on the broken.
Right now, Forgotten Ministries consists of an Emergency Homeless Shelter, Men and
Women Transitional Housing, Weekly Programs for Kids, Mission
Trips, and extensive community outreach opportunities.
We rely solely on our partners in ministry and prayerfully ask God to bring workers and
support along this journey. Please be praying on how you can partner and start on this
journey to loving those that God is desperately pursuing.
Visit the Forgotten Ministries website here.