What is Serve Tulsa? Because we are not able to work in disasters every day of the year we are asked one question more than any other. The one question we are asked is what we do when we are not in a disaster helping? The answer to that question has always been difficult. Because it’s impossible…
June Travels We had a great time on the road through the month of June. We were able to meet with partners, partner churches, friends, and family. We had the opportunity to share our ministry passion with many new friends we met along the way. Here are some trip highlights: Visited 13 states and traveled…
Tulsa Tornado Round II April 26 we saw our second tornado in the Tulsa area. This one was smaller, an EF-1, and a bit closer to our home, passing only a mile south of us. Thankfully there were only minor injuries. It caused some small structural damage. Once again we were able to respond almost…
Tulsa Tornado On March 30, 2016 an EF-2 tornado blazed a 20 mile path from North Tulsa through Owasso and finally lifting in Valley Park, causing 7 injuries and damaging several homes and businesses. Being only 7 miles north of where we live, we were given the unique ability to respond immediately. We spent three…
From a Director’s Heart “For everything there is a season…”- Ecclesiastes 3:1. This scripture has been resonating in me for a few months now. We are in a different season! As you know, Dara and I are expecting our first baby in March. In September, we became associate pastors at Occupied Church, overseeing ministry of…
Disaster Relief Coordinator, Abiding Word Church, Sterling, IL I did not grow up attending church; no one in my family did really. I attended church a few times a year with my wife when she would ask me to go with her. I enjoyed going with her and listening to the messages, it just wasn’t…
Make your money and voice count this year! Did you enjoy the deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Don’t let the holiday spirit end there; participate in Giving Tuesday, too! Giving Tuesday was started in 2012 as a way to harness the potential of social media and generosity of people to create real change…
Last month we announced that we had accepted a volunteer temporary associate pastor position at our home church. To be honest, when we were first approached about the position, we thought it was completely out of left field! I mean, we do outreach, not church ministry! As we have settled into our place for this season,…
Big Family News! We are very excited to announce that our family is growing! Baby Simons will be making his or her appearance in mid-March. Dara and the baby will be spending tornado season at home in Tulsa, while Scott will continue to serve disaster affected communities. Please be praying with us a for…
Recent Disasters We had a busy spring! Responding to four disasters in three months kept us on our toes. April- Rochelle/Fairdale, IL Tornado May- Bridge Creek, OK Tornado May- Van, TX Tornado June- San Marcos, TX Flooding Tulsa Projects We finally look official! We were able to get the ministry decal on the truck. Thank…
