Family, Community & Civic Organizations
What We Believe
King of Kings is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
We strictly hold to the Word of God which informs our faith. As such, we believe that one canbe saved only through God’s grace, by Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins. It is a matter offaith.
We worship the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Our doctrine follows the work of Martin Luther and other Lutheran Reformers, holding to theirconfession of faith found in the Book of Concord.
Our confession includes the 3 traditional creeds of the Christian faith:
The Apostles’ Creed
The Nicene Creed
The Athanasian Creed
You can find more about our beliefs and practices here.
Glenpool, OK
74033
WHOM TO CONTACT
Rev. Heather Scherer
Phone: (918) 500-4457
Mercy Mission originally began in the early 1980’s as the brain child of Bob Thomas who was pastor of Grace Church (now Extreme Worship). The intention has always been to serve those less fortunate in Glenpool with food and other assistance. In 2014, Mercy Mission II was born from those efforts. Today, MMII is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with board members from 5 area churches. Mercy Mission II remains true to the original dream, with the intent of expanding services to help those in the South County area.
Glenpool, OK
74033
Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is the sixth largest, non profit blood collector in America.
OBI employs nearly 700 Oklahomans and works with 1,000 volunteers and 2,600 blood drive coordinators. Blood needed by patients in more than 160 medical facilities in Oklahoma is provided by donors with OBI. This includes exclusive service for every hospital in the metro-OKC area. More than 125,000 donors provide more than 250,000 gifts of blood yearly for transfusion and associated clinical services.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood, yet less than ten percent of those eligible to give blood do it. Blood donors with Oklahoma Blood Institute know they are, literally, saving the lives of their friends, family and co-workers, some who may have no idea they will need blood in an urgent situation. One blood donation can save up to three peoples’ lives.
As an organization dependent upon volunteer blood donors, Oklahoma Blood Institute believes strongly in giving back to the community. OBI is able to offer a variety of services to the community.
Industry leader in apheresis blood collection enabling donors to give full units of platelets & plasma to help cancer patients, burn victims & individuals with blood disorders.
Oklahoma’s only marrow donor registry site for the Be the Match® National Marrow Donor Program.
First blood center in the nation to provide cholesterol testing with every blood donation as a donor benefit.
When Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) became a blood supply safety concern in 1985, OBI was instrumental in the development of the original HIV Antigen test eventually used throughout the United States.
OBI physicians train residents and fellows at The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Physicians also provide transfusion medicine, education and disaster preparedness training to physicians and hospital blood bank personnel.
Provides the most comprehensive training program on automated phlebotomy technology in the state; In addition, provides comprehensive training programs in component manufacturing laboratory & testing laboratory processes & procedures.
Donor Benefit Plans provide financial reimbursement of blood processing fees, as a supplement to existing insurance coverage, should a donor or his tax dependents use blood within a year of donating. Group Benefit Plans provide coverage for donor groups that reach 25 percent participation in blood drives.
Blood processing fees, similar to those charged by all blood centers, recover the cost of collecting, testing, storing and delivering blood to hospital patients. Special projects are funded through the generous contributions of area businesses, schools, foundations and individuals.
Partners with approximately 2,500 businesses, schools, religious & civic organizations to conduct more than 4,000 blood drives annually.
Maintains a strong 1,000-member volunteer program across the state who give ~28,000 hours in a variety of essential tasks including greeting, labeling supplies and assisting with donor flow at blood drives. New volunteers are always welcome!
Oklahoma Blood Institute was the first center in the United States to offer PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing for prostate cancer screening as a benefit to men.
Scheduled surgeries are NOT canceled in Oklahoma because of lack of blood, but it is a common problem in other parts of the nation.
WE ARE A VOICE…
Promoting products and services offered by our members.
In the development and support of the community leadership.
That serves both the interests of the business climate and general quality of life issues.
In the collective resources and networks of business and community leaders, business owners, employers and products and services.
In the specific issues that shape quality of life - education, government, community assessment, diversity and youth issues.
Mission
The Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the development of a strong local and regional economy by driving economic development, advocacy, quality of life and the promotion of Sand Springs.
Vision
The Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce is a leading partner in creating a progressive, dynamic community while proactively advocating for the benefit of our members and the community.
The Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce is the leading business organization in Sapulpa. It is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance human progress through an economic, political and social system based on individual freedom, incentive, initiative, opportunity and responsibility. The Chamber encourages the growth of existing industries and businesses while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Creek County.
The strength of any Chamber of Commerce is due to its membership. Over 340 businesses have invested in the Sapulpa Chamber and are more profitable because of it. By investing in our Chamber, these businesses are able to do collectively, what would be impossible to do individually. The Chamber unites business, industry and professional individuals to improve the economy and build a better community. Investing in the Chamber is an investment in the community.
The scope of Chamber activities is unlimited. From economic development to providing up to date information to the community, the Chamber is constantly working for the people of Sapulpa. The priorities of the Chamber are determined by the needs and abilities of the community. This allows the Chamber flexibility in fulfilling the agenda set by the people of Sapulpa. The Chamber is also an information agency maintaining factual data, folders and maps to answer inquiries of all types.
The main objective of the Sapulpa Chamber is to recruit new business and industry to the area and to aid in the expansion of existing business and industry. Its focus is to make Sapulpa the best possible place for our residents to live, work and play.
The Metropolitan Environmental Trust (The M.E.T) is a non-profit governmental trust that promotes environmental responsibility by providing environmental education to the public and hosting special events. It collaborates with member communities to operate recycling depots manned by adults with development disabilities.
The moment you enter our church, you know that we love our church with a special passion. We exist to honor God, grow a greater community of believers, and biblically empower people for life and service. All of our ministries accomplish this in unique ways.
A New Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Established in 2024
The Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TAHCC) is the new name of the Hispanic Small Business Association, which operated from 2021 to 2023. In January 2024, the Association transformed into a Chamber of Commerce to champion the vibrant Hispanic/Latinx business community. TAHCC is a member of the Tulsa Regional Chamber Coalition, a group of chambers of commerce representatives from Northeastern Oklahoma. TAHCC is unrelated
In partnership with The UMA Center Inc. and other ecosystem partners such as Tulsa Tech and 36 Degrees North, TAHCC provides two cohort-based entrepreneurship boot camps, business classes, technical assistance, and annual events to promote entrepreneurs and small business owners. Since 2021, TAHCC and its partners have served over 300 entrepreneurs and small business owners.
TAHCC's Board of Directors is composed of Tomas Barrientos, Chair; Ken McConnell, CPA PC, Treasurer; and members Jhoanna Astudillo, Luis F. Valera, and Cynthia Jasso. Dr. Martha Isabel Zapata, PhD, is the chamber's President and CEO.