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May & June 2026

DESTINY … Conference Session … Camps

May and June bring many activities and events for our churches, conference, and families: Mother’s Day, Graduation ceremonies, end of school, summer vacation, DESTINY, Conference Session, Camps, and Father’s Day. Each of these is an opportunity to celebrate, gather together, and enjoy time with family and friends.

MOTHER’S DAY & FATHER’S DAY: Be sure to take time to honor your mom and dad. Call them. Send a card. Give a gift. Take them to dinner. Enjoy family time!

GRADUATIONS, END OF SCHOOL & SUMMER VACATION: As we honor our high school and college graduates, enjoy your students’ end-of-school activities and events as you prepare for summer vacation with family and friends.

DESTINY: NHM will come together for 2 nights and 1 day of services and meetings on June 4 & 5 at Sand Springs Harvest Church. Thursday, June 4 @ 7 pm will be a Prayer & Praise Service led by our NHM Conference Executive Council and involving everyone in attendance. Friday, June 5 @ 10 am to 12 noon will be a time of information and discussion on the IPHC General Conference and By-Laws proposals. Friday, June 5 @ 7 pm will be a special service with guest speaker Pastor Andy Craver, author of “Keep the Change.” A signed copy of “Keep the Change” will be given to every Licensed and Ordained minister.

CONFERENCE SESSION: Saturday, June 6, 9 am to 1 pm @ Sand Springs Harvest Church. Agenda includes: Conference Report, Church Awards, Missions Awards, Ministerial Service Awards, School of Ministry graduation, Clergy Credentials, and Memoirs. Presiding Officer is Bishop Talmadge Gardner.

CAMPS: NHM will partner again with Heartland Conference for our kids and youth camps this year. Camps are High School: June 8-12; Middle School: June 15-19; Elementary: June 22-26. Registration forms have been sent out and are on our website: nhmiphc.com. The deadline for the early bird price is May 15 for campers. Volunteer applications are due May 10. Hope to see you, your kids, and your youth there!

gather2GO! Blessings!