SHEP’s Connection Corner - November Newsletter

SHEP’s Connection Corner - November Newsletter

SHEP’s Connection Corner

November 2025

Wait, The President On A Bull?

You read that right! Our president, Cassandra Oakes, rode a bull at the pumpkin patch at our October IamDB event. We had to wait out the rain, but when there’s a will, there’s a way. As soon as the showers cleared, it was on time! Connect with us on social media to see pictures and how the deafblind made meaningful connections and used tactile and full sensory awareness

November has crept up on us, or rather, ran up on us. Cassandra also enjoyed the camp in louisiana. It was an amazing time to connect outside of oklahoma. There are so many wonderful people to meet and things to do.

We have been moving forward full force with our first responders program with iamdb, educating our community’s emergency personnel about this merge of communities. Awareness is key!

Guess what is coming up!

SHEP’s camp! Start saving and planning and preparing for this fun and sensory loaded event. Have an idea for a theme for 2026? We’d love to hear it!

A lot is going on in the media and we are here to share hope and inspire. When you can’t smell the roses it’s just because we have to go a little further to get to the garden. Stay refreshed in the word. Know that the church is the people, not the building.

Poem of the month

NO...NO, Yes November!

No nagging flies. No sweltering heat

Vem...makes me think of beauty, oh wait, that’s fem. Venmo maybe? Yes, we have now.

Ber...Here comes the frost. Time to snuggle.

Snuggles in November.

 For November, don’t be discouraged. Here’s a word for you from Philippians 4:6-7, 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

With EBT food benefits cut for November, don’t be discouraged. Here’s a word for you from Philippians 4:6-7, 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What's Going on? 

grateful with anticipation and love

Due to the government shutdown and affected areas it involves, we will not have our annual Friends For Thanksgiving Event. We are still hopeful and planning for December.

We are so thankful for you all! Please connect with us on social media so you can be apart of updates and inspiration.

"Psalm 112:5: It is well with the man who

deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

Riddle me this

Riddle:

Which part of a road do Ghosts love to travel the most?

A: The Dead End

Riddle:

How do you spell candy in 2 letters?

A: C and Y

Challenge of the month

We challenge you! Send us the name of your favorite book or movie this season. Share with us for a spotlight on social media.

Respond to our newsletter post on FB or email us at humanresources@shep-ok.org. connect with us!

Did you know?

~Oklahoma’s Cimarron County is the only one in the U.S. that borders four other states.

~Oklahoma is known for extreme weather, including the world's fastest wind speed ever recorded.

~The Poteau River is the only river in Oklahoma that flows north.

~The name "Oklahoma" is derived from the Choctaw words "okla" (people) and "humma" (red).

~The Oklahoma State Capital is the only capital in the U.S. with working oil wells on its grounds.