2020 MISSION OF HOPE VIRTUAL CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 10TH BOB GOFF FEATURED SPEAKER AND AUTHOR Bob Goff is the New York Times Best-Selling Author of Love Does, Everybody Always and Dream Big, the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq and Somalia. He’s a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob’s greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife Sweet Maria Goff and spend time with their amazing kids. Bob calls himself a “recovering lawyer” because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Hon. Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. The best part has been connecting with so many people who are on a terrific adventure as well. Bob has inspired millions to dream big and make life more awesome. He is driven by a desire to help others unlock their potential to love and be loved greater. For more, check out BobGoff.com and LoveDoes.org. DARCI LYNNE SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST Winning NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” at just 12-years old by the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show, singer/ ventriloquist Darci Lynne impresses audiences across the country with her sweetheart disposition and undeniable, show-stopping talent beyond her years. Accompanied by her musical friends including a divaesque rabbit: Petunia, a shy and soulful mouse: Oscar and a sarcastic old woman: Edna. Her success on tour has led to a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, and appearances on NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “Today Show,” “Ellen,” Nickelodeon’s “All That,” and “Unfiltered,” “Scooby Doo and Guess Who?,” “Food Networks” kids Baking Championship,” and as the runner up on “America’s Got Talent: Champions.” For more, check out DarciLynne.com JAMES LANKFORD UNITED STATES SENATOR - OKLAHOMA James Lankford serves Oklahomans. He served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma, until he was overwhelmingly elected to the US Senate in 2014. Before his service in Congress, James served students and families for more than 20 years in ministry, including 15 years as the Director of Student Ministry for the Baptist Convention of Oklahoma and Director of the Falls Creek Youth Camp, the largest youth camp in the United States, with more than 51,000 individuals attending each summer. He has also been recognized by many other organizations for his work toward increased personal freedom, economic growth, and religious liberty. NIKKI NICE OKLAHOMA CITY COUNCILWOMAN - WARD #7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice was elected Nov. 6, 2018, to serve as Ward 7’s representative on the Oklahoma City Council. She’s the 10th woman, and the second woman of color to serve on the Council since the City’s incorporation in 1890. A fourth-generation Oklahoman, Councilwoman Nice was born, reared, educated and spiritually nurtured in Ward 7. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting from historic Langston University. She has studied abroad in The Gambia and Dakar, Senegal, in West Africa. Councilwoman Nice is a well-known television and radio personality with nearly 15 years of on-air experience in the OKC market. STEPHEN CORTES CITY RESCUE - BOARD CHAIRMAN & PRINCIPAL AT CORTES LAW FIRM Stephen Cortes is an Oklahoma City attorney with 19 years of legal experience in both the public and private sectors. As a trial attorney, Stephen has a unique perspective into how important proper planning can be for businesses, entrepreneurs and families. Stephen is passionate about helping individuals, families and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. He believes that effective estate planning is critical to the financial and physical well-being of his clients and is grateful to be involved in the process. ERIN GOODIN CEO/PRESIDENT - CITY RESCUE MISSION In her ten years at City Rescue Mission, Erin has seen a lot of positive change – change in thousands of lives, building improvements, program expansion and now, a change in her role. From CFO to Interim President, and many other hats in between, Erin Goodin has taken on official leadership of City Rescue Mission as President & CEO. For her, the transition isn’t just about being a leader within the walls of her office, it’s about being a leader in the community and the leader in homeless services in Oklahoma City. A large part of that vision is to serve more people in ways that lead to their long-term stability. For Erin, and her team, that means collaboration. PASTOR RODNEY FOUTS LEAD PASTOR - NORTH.CHURCH Pastor Rodney and Shannon Fouts dreamed of planting a church with a simple goal: helping people love God, love people, and follow Jesus. From the beginning, NORTH.CHURCH focused on reaching out to the non-churched by building relationships. In its first year, the church grew to 125 people in weekly attendance and 55 people committed their lives to Christ. Today, hundreds of people attend their weekend experiences and groups all over the metro and Guthrie. God is doing something special. Pastor Rodney and Shannon have three (3) children; Gavin (Married to Haley with grandson Gideon), Phaedra (Married to Mitch Day) and Annabeth. SPONSORS TOWER OF HOPE VISION OF HOPE PINNACLE OF HOPE SPONSORS As of August 31, 2020 PILLAR OF HOPE Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Hudiburg Auto Group MESSENGER OF HOPE Karla and Jon Cargill Elicia and Dr. Todd Kliewer Jeanne Cotter MidFirst Bank Mary and Duane Cutter Oilfield Christian Fellowship First National Bank of Oklahoma People Source The Kelly Family Jeanne and Ted Strickland BEACON OF HOPE Capitol Hill Assembly of God • CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) Cortes Law Firm • Crowe & Dunlevy • Libbi and Charles Davis First United Bank • Allison and Dr. Mike Garrison • Grant Thornton Brent and Alisa Green Foundation • Julie and John Higginbotham Peggy Kates • Dana and Scott McLain • Judy and Phil Meier Meg and Tim Newville • Janis and Eldon Overstreet • Price Edwards & Company • RKD Group • Tinker Federal Credit Union • Victory Church • Lori and Collin Walke • Wil and Angie Warren VIP LEVEL • Ascent Resources • Judy and Bill Howard • Gwenn and Don Rahmes • Marilyn and Roger • Billie and Tom Hughes • Richard Sias DiSalvatore • Ann Lawton • Janet and Kenneth Slagell • Jane Jayroe and • Anna and John McMillin • Sheila and Preston Stinson Gerald Gamble • NORTH.CHURCH • Lisa and Tony Vaughn • Ruble Garner • Ann and Charles Phillips • Trapper Wilson • Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gibson • Presbyterian Health • Robert Wynne • James Grissom Foundation • Fernando Hernandez • Lisa and Mark Quigley SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to these individuals and Thank You to our great friends of the organizations for their help and mission for participating in our sponsor support creating tonight’s program thank you video and our thank you to City and experience: Rescue Mission video • Classic Printing • Mo Anderson - Vice Chairman of the Board • Darci Lynne and the Farmer Family and Former CEO, Keller Williams Realty • Duck Soapbox Creative • Justin Brown, Director, • Flowers by Pat Department of Human Services • Price Garrison • Jeff Cato - Jasco • Bob Goff • Vision Source - Jayne & Bobby Christensen • Becky Goodnight, Manager for Bob Goff • Glenn Cranfield, former CRM CEO (1997 to 2007) • Petroleum Club • Tyler Green - Hobby Lobby • RKD Group • Terri and Dick Greenly - Pumps of Oklahoma • SmileTime Photo Booth - Tracy Reece • John Higginbotham – Bank of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt Thank you to those past and present • Mayor Kirk Humphreys - former OKC Mayor clients who gave their testimonies (1998 to 2004) tonight • Tom Jones - former CRM CEO (2007 to 2018) Tracy Bargas • Chelese Boatwright • U.S. Senator James Lankford Marilyn Bond - Kitchen Manager • Charlie • Dr. Eric Leverentz - First Presbyterian Buchanan - Director of Operations and Church of Edmond Security • Robert Buckley • Keena Clark • Tom Lippert – Lippert Bros., Inc. Crystal Henry - Recovery Facilitator • Anthony McDermid - Former Board Chair Buddy Howard - Intake Specialist Charles and TAP Architecture Kernan - Maintenance Assistant • David • Dan Straughn, Executive Director Lopez • Shane Martin • Tammy Myers Homeless Alliance Justin Parker • Raymond Rivas - Men’s • State Representative Collin Walke Center Director • Craig Smith - Recovery Facilitator • Christian Thompson - Assistant Kitchen Manager • George Webb • Jasmine Wesley Silent Auction Sponsors (as of 08/31/2020) Athleta • Beadles Portraits • Black Scintilla • Boulevard Steakhouse • Bronca • Cattleman’s Steakhouse City Rescue Mission • Cottages at Willow Pond • Darci Lynne and the Farmer Family Eôté Coffee • Bob Goff • Dr. Ashley Hancock • Jamil’s Restaurant • Jasco • Hobby Lobby Debbie MacDonald • Marcum’s Nursery • Danielle Mayes Photography • Museum of the Bible OKC Kayak • Patio Galaxy • Petroleum Club • SmileTime Photo Booth • Stella Modern Italian Cuisine 21C Hotel • Twin Hills Golf and Country Club • Urban Teahouse • Vintage Moon Creations • OKC Wellness With Greatest Appreciation to the entire team for their help, support, and vision for tonight’s virtual production THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TONIGHTS PROGRAM OPENING PRAYER SPECIAL GUEST JAMES LANKFORD, BOB GOFF, United States Senator - Oklahoma Author & Speaker EMCEE OPPORTUNITY TO NIKKI NICE, GIVE & CLOSING Oklahoma City