Pastors - Oasis of Love Church in Huntingdon

Rev. Myrna Y. Speck, Founder and Senior Pastor of the Huntingdon Oasis of Love Church

In 1980 Myrna Speck was commissioned to start a branch church in the Huntingdon area under the auspices of our Bishop. She and her family had been actively involved in their local church, founded by Myrna's parents, in a small town 25 miles away from their Huntingdon home. For many years Myrna taught Bible Classes in her home. The classes steadily grew, thus the need for a work in Huntingdon. The following year, in May of 1981, she was ordained Pastor of the Oasis of Love Church in Huntingdon.

Prior to his death August 2, 1999, Rev. Speck's husband, Bursie, faithfully ministered alongside his wife. He was overseer of construction of the buildings and grooming of the grounds.

Pastor Myrna, under the instruction and training of her mother and father, Bishop Elvina and the late Rev. Harrison Miller, was equipped to teach and train others, both naturally and spiritually. She is a gifted teacher, administrator, preacher, visionary, and a true shepherd of the local flock. Pastor Myrna has inspired many through Upper Room Youth Camp, Understanding God Bible Class, various other Bible Studies, Marriage and Family Classes, daily ministry, outreach to the community and other churches.

Through her tireless efforts for the Lord and Godly example, many have dedicated themselves to serve the Lord wholeheartedly and stand behind the vision God has given for the Oasis of Love Church of Huntingdon.

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Rev. Arthur Speck, Pastor

Rev. Art Speck, youngest son of Rev. Myrna and the late Bursie Speck, follows his mother's footsteps and answers the call of God. As Youth Pastor of the Huntingdon Oasis in 1990, Pastor Art was already fully involved in the Huntingdon work and under the tutelage of his mother. His multitude of duties include Administrator, Business Manager, Upper Room Youth Camp Director and Director of the International Training Centre in Prampram, Ghana. He is a vital part of the Huntingdon Oasis and valuable assistant to his mother in the work of the Lord.

In 1991, Pastor Art began making trips to Africa with his grandmother, Bishop Elvina Miller. He received much valuable training from Bishop Miller, preparing him for his future role in Ghana. In 1998 he was commissioned Director of the future Oasis International Training Centre in Prampram, Ghana, West Africa. Since then, he has spent almost half his time in Prampram, fulfilling his role as director.

Rev. Dotty Poore, Pastor

When Dotty Poore moved to Huntingdon from South Carolina, a mutual friend introduced her to Pastor Myrna Speck who was teaching a Bible class, Understanding God, in her home. She began attending the study and found it to be a life-changing course. After seeing an advertisement in the local newspaper that a new church, New Covenant Fellowship, had begun in Huntingdon, excitement sparked in her heart! In February of 1981 she began regularly attending New Covenant Fellowship (now named The Oasis of Love Church in Huntingdon). As she availed herself to help at the church, she found herself serving as church secretary. In 2003, Rev. Dotty Poore was ordained into the ministry of the Huntingdon Oasis.

Pastor Dotty has faithfully worked hand-in-hand with Pastor Myrna and has been an integral part of the Huntingdon Oasis. In addition to the many facets of office work, she teaches and ministers the Word of God, and directs Kid's Adventure Klub, a weekly time-release Bible club for elementary students at the Southside Elementary School. Please contact the church for instructions as to how your child may join the others who come each Tuesday at noon for Kikds Adventure Klub.