Download - June 2012 Bethany Newsletter
We’ve got a
new preaching series this sum-
mer. It’s a back to the basics
chance to review some of the
things about our faith we might
make assumptions about. Beth-
any has a history of a specific approach to our
faith that is deeply rooted in the history of our
denomination, the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ.) (You can see the details of the series
in the graphic on the right.)
One of the obvious basics not in our se-
ries is THE BIBLE. Many people like to describe
the Bible as “The Word of God.” It is a beautiful
image. The Bible, however, is not the literal
“words of God.” God did not write the Bible
and God did not guide the hand of the people
who did. Some of you may be saying, WHAT?
Those assumptions are a common misconcep-
tion about the Bible by Christians.
If the Bible is not literally God’s words,
then WHAT is it? Well, the Bible is the life and
work of people who want to make sure their
experiences with God were passed on to the
next generation. For many centuries, and some
may say thousands of years, the stories of the
Hebrew Bible, or the Old Testament, were told
from one generation to another, eventually be-
ing written down. The New Testament books
were similar, but over a shorter period of time.
Every book of the Bible had a journey to get to
us the way it is now. The New Testament collec-
tion of 27 books was first listed together by
Athanasius of Alexandria in the year 367 CE.
The journey of these books put together
and often re-
ferred to as
“The Good
Book” is fasci-
nating. That
journey and the
people’s experi-
ence of God
within the Bible
calls forth a ho-
liness that we
e x p e r i e n c e
every time we
read scripture.
Kelli’s Kiln
Kelli
Vol. 20 Issue 6 June 1, 2012
“In the Beginning”
Everyone knows about the first book of the
Bible, “Genesis.” But what do you
know about it? That’s what our
Bible Study class wondered, so
we have decided to look more
carefully at it. We’ll find the sto-
ries of Adam and Eve, Cain and
Abel, Ishmael and Isaac, Noah,
the tower of Babel, Jacob and Esau, and
many others.
We are thrilled that Dr. Lisa Davison, from
Phillips Theological Seminary, will be kicking
off our study this Sunday. Where to start?
With chapter one, verse one, of course. We
invite you to join us at 9:30 a.m. With Dr. Davi-
son’s help we’ll start “In the beginning . . .”
You really don’t want to miss the amazing
discoveries she will find in chapter one.
TWO UPCOMING EVENTS
June 7, 2012 - Annual Awards Banquet for Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries.
Board meeting will begin at 5:30 pm at Temple Israel in Tulsa. The banquet
will begin at 6:30 pm. One of our churches, Yale Avenue Christian Church,
will be honored with an award. NEACCO has a table reserved. We have
two seats available. If you are interested please contact Leslie at
[email protected] or 9188507006 before June 1st.
June 20, 2012 - DMA meeting at Bethany Christian Church in Tulsa.
Fellowship begins at 10:30 with our program at 11:00. Ann Patton, the author of Dan’s War on
Poverty will be our guest speaker. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the beginning
of Neighbor for Neighbor in the Tulsa area. You might read the book before the meeting. I
am reading it and it has taught me many things that happened in Tulsa which I did not know
(I grew up here). You can order it from Amazon and it will ship from Tulsa. I got it in two days.
Blessings,
Pastor Les
The Northeast Active Timers (NEATs), an agency for providing programs
and services for the “chronologically gifted” (55+), will sponsor its annual Benefit Book
Review on Wednesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held in Peake Hall at Harvard
Avenue Christian Church, 5502 S. Harvard. Mary Helen Stanley, noted community leader, will
review the book “BETTY WHITE”, by Betty White.
Following the review a light lunch will be served by the NEATs Board of Direc-
tors chaired by Susan Wheeler , coordinator of this year‘s Fashion Show. The
Fashions, provided by Déjà Vu, will be modeled by members of NEATs includ-
ing two centenarians. Tickets will be available at the door for $10.00 each.
Advance reservations are appreciated by calling NEATs, 918-743-1303. Door prizes will be
given; every attendee will be given a book. There will be a
silent auction of baskets and books; jewelry will be for sale.
Transportation provided upon advance re-
quest.
Richard V. Ziglar Phone 918-743-1303
Executive Director Cell 918-638-7649
Make Reservations Now at 918-743-1303
Breakfast Club
If you have not signed up please let Nancy know if you are coming so that we can insure we
will have a seat for you. You may respond to this e-mail or by phone, 918-492-2519.
Location and time follows:
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M.
Where: City Diner, 6902 South Lewis
We hope to see you there! Philip & Nancy Gray [email protected]
MOUNT SEQUOYAH CONFERENCE ON ECUMENICAL MISSION
RE-IMAGINING OUR WORLD
God’s Reign of Enough for All
Education – Enough for All God’s Children
June 3-6, 2012
Mount Sequoyah Conference Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Information on this year’s presenters and registration forms are available on tables in the nar-
thex and in fellowship hall. Assistance with expenses may be available through Bethany Dis-
ciples Women. Questions should be directed to Toni Imbler.
OKLAHOMA DISCIPLES WOMEN ENCOUNTER
“FRUIT OF MY LIPS”
First Christian Church
Ponca City, Oklahoma
June 22-23, 2012
Keynoter: Penny Shorow
Registration includes lunch and dinner on Saturday. Childcare is available at no extra cost
but reservations are required with adult registration. See registration forms for details; forms
are on the tables in the narthex and in fellowship hall. This regional women’s event includes
keynote sessions, workshop presentations, and worship experiences. Registration deadline is
June 8th. Bethany Disciples Women will assist with expenses. Questions should be directed to
Toni Imbler.
Thanks to those who contributed to the
Pentecost offering of $632.00 for the support
of new churches.
Directory Additions: You will find some address stickers in the back of the Sanctuary
Sunday for three people. Maurice Parker, Janelle Gillispie, and Janet Edge stickers may be
placed in the “notes” section of your directory. You can also write the changes in from the
information below. Please let the church office know of any corrections to your information
any time of the year!
EDGE, Janet Cell: 918-407-2450
6728 S. Peoria #1212
Tulsa, OK 74136
Email: [email protected]
New Correction to pg. 37 :
OASIS
5525 E. 51st #400
Tulsa, OK 74135
New Correction to page 7 in Directory:
DAVISON, Lisa and Michael. The cell # for
Lisa is 918-361-0478. Delete 899-8939.
New Correction to page 14 in Directory:
Please add cell phone #’s for both:
918.640-8345 Christy / 918.645.7971 Mike
Count your Blessings: Name them One-by-One
Disciples Women are given the opportunity to recognize and give thanks
for the blessings that we receive each year by keeping a Blessing Box. Blessings are
counted by putting coins into the box, and this year we are inviting others in the con-
gregation to join in the celebration of God’s blessings.
We have placed blessing box containers on the table outside the sanctuary
and the table in fellowship hall so that others might count their blessings
as well. Monies from these offerings, which support Disciples Mission
Fund, will be dedicated at the women’s Encounter event June 22-23.
New Correction to pg. 10
Change the Work Phone
for Toni Imbler to
918-270-6412
Elders Schedule
(Bread, Wine)
June 3 Charles J. & Steve Bowers
June 10 Janet Edge & Alice Jane Lanier
June 17 Marilyn Bowers & Toni W. Imbler
June 24 Ruth Ann Fate & Janet Edge
July 1 Toni W. Imbler & Tommie Kinyon
July 8 Alice Jane Lanier & Kelly Kirby
Deacons Schedule
(Door, Door, Acolyte, Prayer)
June 3 Judy Krase, Loren Krase,
Jesse Fate, Steve Fate
June 10 Jesse Fate, Kathy Herwig,
Maria Taveau, Steve Fate
June 17 Patrick Madaj, Tom Madaj,
Judy Krase, Loren Krase
June 24 Maria Taveau, Bettye Jackson,
Steve Fate, Jesse Fate
Updated Birthdays
June 01 Betty Robinson
June 05 Keilani Bowers
June 05 Terri Branham
June 07 Ron Herwig
June 15 Mike Dickey
June 15 Brian Johnston
June 16 Melissa Owen
June 18 Barbara Terry
June 25 Andrew Madaj
June 26 Parker Harrison
June 26 Peg Livingston
June 28 Sylvia Grace Smith
Please report any corrections needed
June 3 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
Committee Meetings at 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
June 4 Bethany Community School begins
June 7 Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries Annual Awards Banquet; Board
meets at 5:30 p.m., Banquet 6:30
June 10 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
Congregational Meeting directly after Worship
June 14 Flag Day
June 17 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
Fathers Day
June 18 Book Event -– Dan Allen, 6:30 p.m.
June 19 Juneteenth
June 20 Disciples Minister’s Assoc. at Bethany; fellowship 10:30 a.m., meet at 11:00 a.m.
June 24 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
June 26 Tulsa County Voting Place 7a.m.-7p.m.
Briefs will be emailed on May 18, 25, June 8, 15, 22
Serenity Group meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Our Church Calendar
"In the Mood," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo," and
"Pennsylvania 6-5000" are just some of the many Big Band tunes that will be per-
formed by The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra (GMO) as it stops by the Tulsa Commu-
nity College VanTrease PACE June 15 as part of its five-city 2012 Oklahoma Tour. Other tour
stops include Miami on June 11, Ponca City on June 13, Lawton on June 14 and the OKC
area on June 16.
GMO is the most sought-after Big Band in the world today for both concert and dance en-
gagements. It has been "on the road" longer and more continuously than any other Big
Band ever, having celebrated its 50th year anniversary on June 6, 2006! It travels over
100,000 miles each year, playing nearly 300 dates, with more than 500,000 people annually
attending its performances. It has performed in all 50 United States, as well as throughout
Europe, Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Guam, the Philippines, South and Central America.
It is a fully self-contained group consisting of the musical director, five saxophone players,
four trumpeters, four trombonists, and three rhythm musicians (piano, bass and drums). Also,
there are two vocalists, one male and one female, who perform individually and as part of
The Moonlight Serenaders® vocal group.
In addition to the famous Miller tunes, the Orchestra will be performing a special Oklahoma
medley (including a little Bedlam!) written by a former GMO member in the Glenn Miller
style, uniquely commissioned for the Oklahoma Tour.
The tour has been organized by Wallace Walcher, an Edmond resident. Wallace discov-
ered GMO's existence over five years ago via a web search, and then attended a show in
the Oklahoma City area. He was amazed at how much better the big band music sounded
live compared with the 1940's era recordings. Also, the choreography and energy with
which the GMO performed the numbers made the concert even more enjoyable. He was
hooked. He determined that Oklahoma needed to hear more of the GMO and came up
with the idea of a state-wide tour.
Additional information for the tour and all tour venues is found on the tour website,
www.okbigband.com. Tickets for the Tulsa performance are $27.50- $59.50, with $5 discount
for groups of 10 or more, and can be purchased by calling 918-595-7777 or going to
www.myticketoffice.com.