Light up the Darkness

Light Up the Darkness:
A Partnership of Yukon Churches

Being Light in the Darkness and Warmth in the Cold
The season of Epiphany, starting on January 6 and going until Mach 1, is a time when we focus on the light of Jesus shining into the darkness of the world.

Five Yukon churches, including Resurrection Lutheran, are combining efforts to help local homeless and/or poor people this winter. The program offers tangible ways to bring light into the darkness and heat into the cold our neighbors are experiencing this winter.

The Need is Great in Our Community
Many families struggle with paying electric bills during the winter season. This winter has been especially cold with multiple days in the teens and single digits. For a family of four, an outstanding electric bill can easily be $200 or more. The need for assistance with utility bills is great, and as always, resources are limited. It would be wonderful if we could set a goal of helping 50 families with their electric bills; that means we would need to raise $10,000. This may seem overwhelming and daunting—but if we all do a little, together we can do a lot—and help meet this need in the Yukon community.

Here are some ways you can participate:
-Donate money which will go to help with electric or gas bills for those in need in our community.
-Donate flashlights and batteries
-Donate hand warmers

Utility Assistance through the Canadian County Salvation Army

Salvation Army Utility Assistance https://salvationarmyokcac.org/canadian-county/

Canadian County Salvation Army:
1012 South Rock Island, El Reno, OK

Salvation Army Program:
-Must be done in person
-Times: M, T, W, from 8:30am-4:00pm
-No appointments, only walk ins
-Takes 30-45 minutes to apply
-See list below for what is needed for the meeting.

The plan is to also offer times at participating churches where people can apply.

The Salvation Army works with all local utility companies. The only requirement is that the person reside in Canadian County.

How to Apply for Utility Assistance

ALL individuals 18 years and older who physically live in the house, will need to be physically present at the meeting. The only exception is high school students. (This is due to confidentiality requirements that require that everyone over 18 years signs a confidentiality form.)

What to Bring to the Meeting with the Salvation Army:

-Each adult must show a current picture ID.

-Documentation showing each adult's income.

-Anyone in the household who receives assistance from DHS must bring either the award letter or most current DHS printout for their account.

-A current monthly detailed bill. (This is the green bill for OG&E.)

Applying for Utility Assistance at Participating Churches

Applications for utility assistance are by appointment only. Dates and locations below.

Appointments are limited so first come first served basis. Assistance is limited to eligible applicants and by the availability of funding.

Please see section above on who must come to the meeting and the paperwork that will be required to apply.

Date: Thurs, Feb 10, 2022
Location: First United Methodist Church
400 Elm St, Yukon, OK
Tentative Time: 9:00am-noon.
Other Info: By appointment only
To make an appointment, contact Ginger Strong by emailing her at: churchoffice@fumcyukon.org or calling her at 405.354.8858.

Date: Thurs, Mar 3, 2022
Location: Chisolm Trail Presbyterian Church
801 W Vandament, Yukon, OK
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
To make an appointment, call 405.354.3745

Date: Thurs, Mar 17, 2022 C
Location: Resurrection Lutheran Church
675 W. Vandament Ave., Yukon, OK
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
To make an appointment, send an email to outreach@rlcok.org

Participating Churches

Listed in alphabetical order:

Canadian Hills Church of the Nazarene
11744 W. Reno, Yukon, OK
Contact: Madison Bechtold at 682.219.2414
Or, Rev Chad Penner at 832.407.5995
http://www.canadianhills.org
Cash Donations:mail to church or send via Cash app: $canadianhills
Drop Off Donations: Sun 9-noon & Wed, 4-8pm

Chisholm Trail Presbyterian Church
801 W Vandament Ave., Yukon, OK
Contact:Jim Crockett and Debbie Kauffman
(Leave message and will return call)
Phone: 405.354.3745
Financial Donations: Drop off at church
Drop Off Donations:

First Baptist Church
15 S 6th St, Yukon, OK 73099
Phone: 405.354.1911

First United Methodist Church
400 Elm St, Yukon, OK
(Office Door is on Elm closer to 5th)
Contact: Frances Bovee and Ginger Strong
Phone: 405.354.8858
www.fumcyukon.org
Financial Donations using debit card, credit card OR direct account draft through Vanco: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YRBW/campaign/C-ZCZ3
You may also make a donation via Venmo (Position your cell phone camera on the QR code below, and when you contribute, note "Special Project" or "Light the Darkness."

Drop Off Donations: 9-4 M-Th, 10-12 Sundays

Resurrection Lutheran Church
675 W. Vandament Ave., Yukon, OK
Contact: Lori Barthelmes
Phone: 405.354.3322
www.rlcok.org
Donations of Money: Donate via PayPal on RLC website, Select "Other" and type in "Light Up the Darkness."
Drop Off Donations: 9am-noon, M-F and Sundays at 9:30am-noon

Yukon First Church of the Nazarene
525 East Main St, Yukon, OK
Contact: Pastor Gary Reynolds
Phone: 405.305.4573
www.yukonfirst.com
Cash Donations: Donate following this link:
www.yukonfirst.com
Drop Off Donations: 9am-noon, Mon-Sat

Combined Church Worship Service on Feb 16

On Feb 16, members of all of the local churches who are participating in Light Up the Darkness joined together for a worship service for Epiphany. We gathered for worship, prayer and fellowship.

Here is a link to a recording of the service: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCYukon/videos/313824307432204