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REGIONAL CHURCH LAND located between Idabel and Broken Bow, Oklahoma, off Highway 259.
In 1995 Regional Church began looking for land. They were blessed to worship in a tent on the home land of Bill and Kim Herron. But a permanent home was needed.
March 15, 1996 :: PURCHASE OF REGIONAL CHURCH LAND (click to view the documents) Soon a 108 acre plot of land was found, located between Idabel and Broken Bow, just off the main highway. It was owned by a local businessman, and after some time of discussion, a price was agreed upon. On March 15, 1996 the Regional Church Board of Directors/Ministry Council signed the loan papers and land development began! Much thanks is given to these individuals, who also agreed to guarantee the payment of the original loan, if needed.
March 29, 1996 :: SALE OF LAND (click to view the documents) The land had no improvements, not even a road for entering the property. So, the first order of business was a road. Not owning any road equipment, it was agreed by the Ministry Council/Board of Directors that a small portion, 660 feet long and 35 feet wide, would be sold to McCurtain County, in return for a road! It was a good agreement! No only did they put in this beautiful road, but they continually maintain it, year after year.
July, 1996 :: GROUND BREAKING
On its first anniversary, Regional Church had a Ground Breaking Picnic on the land! It was a glorious day to celebrate!
2001 :: DEBT FREE! Just five short years later, Regional Church land was debt free, through the faithful contributions of Regional Church members and friends.
May 23, 2005 :: SALE OF LAND (click to view the documents) In the history of every church there is a time of struggle. Regional Church is no exception. At the end of 2003 many in the congregation decided to worship in other churches. With the decline came financial difficulties. In May of 2005 a Board Member was contacted by the same businessman that had originally sold the land to the church. He was inquiring about the possibility of purchasing a small portion of land from the church for a business development. After much prayer and council, it was decided to sell the land, knowing that Regional would still own 95 acres. It proved to be a wise decision. The proceeds sustained the church through the next two years. The land was a divine provision, supplying the financial needs of the church body.
April 16, 2007 :: WORSHIP LOCATION CHANGED (click to view the documents) In April of 2007, the Regional Church Board of Directors made the difficult decision to temporary close the land and move its worship location, due to the continual high cost of land maintenance. The congregation would temporarily meet at Lamplight Theater in downtown Broken Bow, OK. There remains a strong belief that God provided Regional Church with 95 acres of land. The future development plans rest in His hands.
REGIONAL CHURCH PRESENTATIONS Regional Christmas Drive-Thru, an event that has drawn thousands.
PRAYER GARDENS AND WALKING PATHS
away to a quiet place to be with God.
Regional Prayer Gardens and Walking Paths have a unique mix of natural foliage.
Native Limestone lines the paths and Spanish Moss hangs in the trees, with cactus growing at their feet!
During the months of May and June you will find a flower garden of yellow blossoms on the cactus, and multi-colored natural wild flowers throughout the Gardens.
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Regional Church of Southeast Oklahoma Gary Lanier, Pastor
Worship Location: Lamplight Theater in Downtown Broken Bow, OK In the Old Rock Bank & Post Office Building. Entrance on Second Street.
Office Location: 123 North Broadway Broken Bow, OK 74728 580.584.2889
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