Seeking Church in Oklahoma

E.,

I an not sure on a church but my son left to college near Amarillo on a baseball scholarship last year also. I cried when we went to leave him since he was also 9 hours away. I didn't let him see me cry. I prayed for his safety and for my stength. It was hard the first few days but the good lord gave me the stenghth. He attended church on campus, it was more like a preyer service on Wed. nights. What gave me peace was that people from different churches provide them with a home-made meal and they could buddy up with them if they needed anything. I also met another baseball mom and we exchanged phone numbers and we introduced our boys to each other. That was also a big relief.
Keep strong in your faith and things will be ok.

I went to Google and the only Bible church I found listed for Oklahoma was in Edmond. Try going to www.google.com and type "Churches in Tishomingo, Oklahoma". Click on two or three and read about them, then call the churches and ask questions. If possible go to Thishomingo and visit a church or two or three until you and your son find a place that seems like "home". I always feel better when I see where my children will be spending their time. I picture them there as I pray for them.

Our youngest has been the only one to move far away from us and she did that when she married. She is also our only girl and my friends thought I would fall apart when she left home. I am not the kind of person to fall apart but certainly it would be different to not see her everyday so we decided that anytime we wanted to talk we would pick up the phone. This was before cell phones and personal computers, but we did not worry about the cost of the calls. We wrote letters, sent cards and managed to visit in person about four times a year.

You can do this. And here is a favorite verse of mine: "You can tell those who have parented best, By the way they are able to empty their nest." We raise our children so that they can fly. We can show our love and support even at a distance.

Set some personal goals. Oh, by the way, our daughter and her wonderful husband came back to Austin and brought their beautiful children with them. Life is good.

B. K.

E.,
I'm not certain my computer ended my message and it was transmitted. I am checking. No, it didn't go through. What I was saying is that you are so blest to have such an excellent young man going away to school on a ball scholarship.

E., he's NOT leaving the country, going to Iraq, or whatever. You CAN go and visit. College does have breaks when he won't be playing baseball, and you guys can get together.

I cried when my son left for the military at the age of 18. I cried when he left for Bejing a month ago. He is strong. I can be strong.

Have you been on the Internet to locate a church for him ? There should be yellow page listings for Tishomingo and surrounding area for non denominational churches.

My best to you and your family. You must all be wonderful people.

I grew up in Oklahoma. I use to ride bikes and go on this ride that was 7 days long and went across the state. Each night we camped out in different towns. Churches and schools just everybody from each town helped out with showers and preparing food. I've seen almost everytown there is. oklahoma is different there are churches on every corner. Even the smallest towns have quiet a few churches. So even if you havent found one yet I dont think that will be a problem. And for him leaving, Oklahoma no matter where you go is so much more layed back and slowed down even in the cities. Not so much going on and everthing goes to sleep at night. Good luck mommy.

Don't know the area but I know VC.TV is in OK. Its a really good church, Bible based teaching, awesome work.

Hello there E.! God bless you. Praise the Lord for our Christ following children! I don't know where Tishomingo is but we have some great friends and some relatives that live in Owasso and Sperry OK. near Tulsa. They attend a wonderful Assembly of God church there. We visited with them last August and it was great! I would be happy to contact them for you to see if they know where Tishomingo is and if they know of a church in that area. Feel free to send me an email if you want. As far as the empty nest goes I have one in college in Waxahachie (3.5 hrs away) and one still home in high school. It is an adjustment for sure. A little bittersweet. You can't help but be proud of them. One thing that helped me was to realize that my relationship with my son was going to change. I have to remind myself that he is an adult and I try to make sure I treat him that way but also "mother" him too. They never get too old for that! It's hard to let go but remember, he belongs to God first and foremost. Continue to cover him in prayer (especially if he is not attending a Christian college) he will need it! Also pray for yourself that God will show you how to adjust to this new phase in your life. After all, He is our source of true comfort.
God bless!

I don't know of a church, but the campus your son goes to may have a Christian group called Chi Alpha, or a similar group that would help Christian students support each other. chialpha.com has a map to help find groups. Chi Alpha has a staff pastor, and ministers to the college kids, as well as encourages them to minister.

There is a full gospel church in Tishomingo that you could look into:

Full Gospel Church
402 N Broadway St, Tishomingo, OK
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You could also check into this church both via phone and via website:

United Church of Tishomingo
www.ucot.org
301 W 8th St, Tishomingo, OK
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I live near Tishomingo and there isn't a non-denominational church IN Tish, but in Durant (30 miles Southeast) there are several. There isn't anything to do in Tish so chances are he'll go to Durant anyway (nearest town w/Wal-mart, movie theater, restaurants, etc...) There is Victory Life, Faith Christian, and others. He is on campus now and I'm sure you've found a church to visit by now, but I thought I'd send this anyway. There is a new church on the East side of town on the Hwy that runs through in a old grocery store. Don't worry about him in Tishomingo so much. It is a really boring town. Not much trouble to find.