Sharing

The Ark has books, podcasts and music available and Friday night entertainment in the Lamplighter Coffeehouse.

LAMPLIGHTER COFFEEHOUSE

Christian coffeehouse every Friday* night from 8:00-11:00pm featuring Christian artists and entertainers in a non-denominational program where the featured performers mix it up with “open mic” artists.  No cover charge.  Donations welcome. *Summer schedule is just once a month on 3rd Fridays of June, July and August.  No coffee houses in January until the final Friday of the month while our all-volunteer staff takes its well-deserved rest and restoration break!

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SHARING MINISTRIES REVISITED

Revisiting the 80s - Podcasts rebroadcasting the starting days of the Ark of Faith via its Sharing Ministries Radio program and inviting artists from the early days to air with new artists and a short message from the founder.  Hosted by Ted Aukerman. 

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BOOKS

Alone with God at Christmas (meditations) [free, if picked up in person or $4.99 S&H donation]; COMING SOON: Call to Be Perfect: Let the Perfector Complete His Work in You (guide book) [Book $14.99 donation (inc. S&H) or eBook download ($4.99 donation)] All funds generated go to production, handling and distribution costs of supporting Ark programs.

WEDDINGS

A licensed, ordained minister can be scheduled to perform marriage ceremonies in our Chapel or your local location. To schedule a ceremony, a valid marriage license must be presented with documentation from a pastor, Ark or other marital counselor verifying that the participants have completed pre-marital counseling. The Ark does not provide witnesses, music, food or beverage, decor (other than that which is already in the Chapel), or any other wedding ceremony or reception accessories or services. There is no charge for the pastor to perform marriage ceremonies in our on-site chapel; however, a donation to cover travel/mileage expenses is requested for ceremonies held elsewhere.

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MEMORIALS

A licensed, ordained minister can be scheduled to deliver funeral or memorial messages. To schedule a ceremony, a valid death certificate and obituary or other document summarizing the biography of the deceased must be presented. There is no charge for the pastor to perform memorial ceremonies in our on-site chapel; however, a donation to cover travel/mileage expenses is requested for ceremonies held elsewhere.

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PRISON MINISTRY

The Ark Prison Ministry is approved by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC), Ark volunteers are trained and certified to work with inmates and in the pre-release and work or re-entry centers of the state’s prison system. Our prison ministry team includes licensed ministers, certified DOC volunteers and qualified advisors and mentors. Ark volunteers provide worship and prayer services inside prison facilities. On the outside, we provide re-entry support via relationship and spiritual counseling, mentoring, and various trainings (Anger Management / Domestic Violence Prevention,  Ending Co-Dependency and other Life Management Skills Trainings ). Many training programs are offered for the men and women who are ex-offenders to meet court-ordered release mandates. Services before release or parole are scheduled by the minimum-to-maximum security facility chaplains & volunteer coordinators. Services after release are scheduled by ex-offenders themselves or their parole officers.

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HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY

Our Pastoral team works both on a schedule and On Call at local and VA hospitals

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SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

A licensed, ordained minister and trained advisor can be scheduled for advice or counsel to work through spiritual issues with individuals, couples or families.

TEEN CHRISTMAS SHOPPE

The Ark's Teen Christmas Shoppe occurs the 2nd and 3rd weeks of December from 1:00-3:00 pm on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday.  We offer parents with referrals from DHS or Tribal programs the opportunity to choose one new and one gently-used gift for each teen (ages 13-19).  Our age-appropriate selections include bicycles, make-up and grooming products, books, games and sporting gear, accessories and more.  We accept donations all year for this event. For information on donating or shopping, give us a call or contact us!

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL

In early August, backpacks with school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, folders, lunchboxes, and more) are prepared and available for grades K-12. While supplies last, they can be picked up from 1:00-3:00 pm on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday all month by families with referrals from DHS or Tribal programs. Babysitting is not provided and small children are not permitted in the backpack area, so be sure to bring someone to tend to children under age 8 while signing in and making your backpack selections. We accept donations all year for this event. For information on donating or shopping, give us a call or give us a call or contact us!