Sunday, July 26, 2009

Shreck family needs support to get to Rwanda


Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Brett Shreck regarding his family's fast approaching mission to Rwanda. Brett and Keli are a wonderful Christian couple who have a heart for, and have been called to the work being done in the African country of Rwanda. Some of you may not know Brett and Keli but chances are you know Brett's parents, Gary and Paulette Shreck, or his brother Garrick and sister Tiffany. Brett is a 1991 graduate of OC and Delta and has been an active member at the Quail Springs congregation since high school. Please strongly consider what you can do to assist the Shrecks in getting to Rwanda. The alumni of Delta are the strongest, most successful, and most resourceful of OC's alumni. Let's once again show why we are the ones continuing to set the bar among OC alumni. Strength thru Unity, Dependability, and Pride.
Dear Delta Brothers,
We have known for years that the Lord would call us to the mission field someday, but we did not know how or when that would occur. After traveling to Rwanda in 2007 and 2008 to adopt Benjamin and Nicholas we were touched by the nation and her people. As we observed the amazing work being accomplished by God through the team in Kigali we began to have a vision of returning to join them on a full-time basis. The hope and potential for a better future for the people of Rwanda captured our hearts and minds. We feel that a strong faith in God is necessary for the people of Rwanda as they rebuild their country. We know that Rwanda is our calling.
Christ’s Church in Rwanda (CCR) began in 2006 as a small group meeting in the home of missionaries. They started meeting in a building in March 2007. Today, their average attendance is about 280. The team there has also been involved in selecting students and business leaders to come to the United States, offering English lessons through Let’s Start Talking, offering business and technology training to professionals, providing education to young Rwandese and offering logistical assistance for the adoption of orphans. God has blessed the team with strong relationships at the highest levels of Rwanda’s governmental and educational institutions, allowing them to influence these thought leaders with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They also partner with Kigali International Community School, a faith-based private school.
It is obvious to us that God has blessed this work. The harvest is ripe, but the workers are few. We are excited to see what else God can accomplish in Rwanda with a larger team. Since Rwanda is transitioning the official language of government and education from French to English it is a unique time of opportunity for Americans in Rwanda. We are eager to join this work and are planning on moving to Rwanda October 18, 2009!
We ask for your prayers for us and the work we will do in Rwanda. We also need your help to allow us to do this important work and we are asking for your help in one of these three ways:
1. We need special occasion gifts for our “Crossing the Ocean” fund. Donate a flat amount to this fund.
2. Pledge and donate ongoing support on a monthly basis. Our initial commitment is for three years. We would ask that monthly support begin on September 1, 2009.
3. Donate to our “Crossing the Ocean” fund and also pledge to be a monthly partner in our work. Your gift of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more is needed for us to move to Rwanda in October.
We are pleased that the Rwanda Outreach and Community Foundation (ROC) agreed to sponsor us and oversee our work in Kigali. ROC is an Oklahoma faith-based non-profit organization and our support will be going through ROC. You can learn more about ROC at
www.rocfoundation.org. Your financial support will be tax deductible and checks can be made out to ROC Foundation with Shreck in the memo line and sent to ROC Foundation, Attn: Jeanise Morton, 3007 NW 63rd, Ste 205, Oklahoma City, OK 73116.
Thank you for your prayers and support. If you have any questions, would like more information or know of others who might partner with us on this journey please contact Brett at (405) 205-3808 or
bshreck@sbcglobal.net. You can also read his blog at www.immeasurablymoreinrwanda.blogspot.com.
Sincerely,
Brett and Keli Shreck

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Delta alum Steve Shoemaker featured in recent Daily Oklahoman interview



Delta alum and former Prez, Steve Shoemaker was featured recently in the business section of the Daily Oklahoman. Steve is marketing director for Ideal Homes, the largest residential builder in the state of Oklahoma. Here is a link to the article.