January 18, 2013 Office Hrs. 9a.m.-2p.m. M-F 918.492.1353
Have you seen the display in Fellowship Hall announcing our effort to help fund a new house with Habitat for Humanity? Phil Gray has made a roof for us to raise indicating where we are in our $1,000 goal. It takes $60,000 to build a Habitat house, so we are joining with other Disciples churches in the Tulsa area. We will not only help raise money, but we can also pitch-in to help with the construction when the time comes this Spring. But before we start, we need to raise the money. Our Chili Cook-Off Sunday at 5:30 p.m. is how we'll start. Six talented cooks have already signed up to bring their favorite chili. We'll get to taste them and decide which we like best. A basket will be along side of each chili to take your donation or “vote� for that chili. The chili raising the most money will be the winner and the cook will be crowned "Bethany Chili Champ for 2013." Allison Fate has a fitting award to present. All the money will go toward buying the bricks in our display as we "raise the roof" on our Habitat house. Some may want to write their name on a brick with a $50 gift or more to raise the roof even higher. It sounds like a delicious way to help a needy family find a place to live, so come join us. You can bring something that goes with chili, or just come and have a great evening. See you this Sunday, January 20th! Outreach
Breakfast Club
Please let Nancy know if you
are coming. Sign up or respond by e-mail or by phone, 918-492-2519 or philipgray@earthlink.net Location and time follows: When: Saturday, January 19, 2013, @ 9:00 A.M. Where: The Village Inn, at 71st and Memorial Philip & Nancy Gray
Please see the NEAT’s Newsletter posted on the Bulletin Board. Be sure to sign up in advance at 918-743-1303 for most attractions!
Bethany Lunch Bunch Bethany Christian Hospitality committee will start planning a last Sunday of every month “luncheon out” for everyone. Please make a notation in your 2013 calendars that the Bethany Lunch Bunch will meet following Sunday service January 27th at Seňor Tequilas on 71st, just East of Sheridan. We have a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board for those wanting to attend and so reservations can be made. Jennae Mullins
CHANGE of ADDRESS Please change your directory to reflect this new address for Renae Hopf:
Ranae Hopf 7739 S. Memorial Drive Apt. 10110 Tulsa, OK 74133
What does civil conversation look like? I like theologian Bernard Lonergan's words. He names "transcendental imperatives": rules without which genuine conversation and understanding are not possible. "Be attentive, be intelligent, be responsible, be loving, and, if necessary, change." (Method in Theology, 1972, p. 231) In my opinion, civil conversations require rules such as these. We've accepted 9 proposals for presentations of 25 minutes each, to address the conference question, What should people of religious faith do to contribute to civil discourse in the United States? Visit the Re-Mind & Re-New Speaker page for the selected speakers and their topics. In between the presentations, participants will engage in conversation. The conversation moderator will be the Rev. Dr. Gary Blaine. Blaine is a pastor, educator, writer, and is currently the leader of a new worship community in Wichita and serves as a hospital chaplain. He has taught several courses for PTS in the past as well. - Gary Peluso-Verdend
We wanted to share the speakers, preachers and worship leader for the upcoming Re-Mind & Re-New Conference at Phillips Theological Seminary. We hope you can attend! Register for the conference now. Preacher and Speakers for Wednesday, January 23, 2013:
The Rev. Kelli Driscoll - Pastor, Bethany Christian Church of Tulsa, Okla.
Josh Linton - Youth Minister, Skiatook Church of Christ, Skiatook, Okla.
The Rev. Mary Hughes Gaudreau - Consultant with US Disaster Response Office of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Kacie Starr Triplett - Alderwoman, 6th Ward, St. Louis, Mo.
The Rev. Scott Anderson - Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches, Sun Prairie, Wis.
Preacher and Speakers for Thursday, January 24, 2013:
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray - Dean of the College and Associate Professor of Theology, Barrytown College; Senior Pastor, The First Baptist Church of Boston, Mass.; American Baptist Chaplain to Harvard University
Regina Shands Stoltzfus - Assistant Professor of Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies, Goshen College, Goshen, Ind.
Atlee Breland - Parents Against MS 26: Personshood Amendment, Jackson, Miss.
David Harland - Intern architect, a Christian interfaith advocate, and white anti-racist activist, Tulsa, Okla.
David Blatt - Director of the Oklahoma Policy Institute, Tulsa, Okla.
Moises Echeverra - Community Volunteer and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Tulsa, Okla. The Worship Leader for the Re-Mind & Re-New Conference will be The Rev. Emily Bowen, Associate Minister of Brentwood Christian Church of Springfield, Mo.
To register, view the full schedule, learn more about presenters and find additional information, visit the Re-Mind & Re-New Conference web pages, at www/ ptstulsa.edu/remindrenew. For questions contact Mary McGilvray at mary.mcgilvray@ptstulsa.edu or 918270-6405.
Disciples Women Meet February 9th
Bible Study Continues With Writings of Paul As our Bible Study class meets this Sunday at 9:15 a.m., we will continue to explore the contributions that the Apostle Paul made to the early years of Christianity. We are continually impressed with the help Dr. Timothy Luke Johnson provides in his DVD series on the formation of the early Church. Please join us this week for his presentation and the discussion that follows.
Health Kits will be the February Service project for the Disciples Women. Reverend Kelli Driscoll will discuss “The Ties that Bind” at the 10:00 a.m. meeting February 9th. Margaret Ekey is the Hostess for the meeting.
On January 26th, the Executive Com-
mittee Meeting will take place at First Christian Church in Skiatook.
Take Care During Flu Season ELDERS RETREAT – Time:
8:30 to noon.
Pra ct ic e h eal th y h a bits While you may not be able to avoid the flu, there are things you can do to help reduce your risk of getting the flu.
Where:
Steve and Marilyn’s home (918) 252-0071
JANUARY 26th
The following is an approximate time line for the retreat: 8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast and Conversation
9:00 - 9:30 Scheduling & Administrative Tasks 9:30 - 11:30 Book Discussion 11:30 -
Worship
Getting an annual flu vaccine can reduce the risk, and severity of the illness. It is usually offered in the fall and through the winter. Ask your doctor if the flu vaccine is right for you. The flu can be passed through coughing, sneezing, and contaminated surfaces, so washing your hands or using a hand sanitizer such as PURELL® regularly can help reduce your risk. Exercising regularly can help the immune system better fight off the germs that cause illness. Other healthy habits include eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and keeping your stress in check.
If you do experience flu-like symptoms, the first thing you should do is contact your doctor. This will ensure that the best course of treatment is started early.
Bethany Church Calendar
Elders Serving (Bread, Wine)
Jan. 19
Breakfast Club 9:00 a.m., Village Inn at 71st and Memorial
Jan. 20
Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m.
Jan. 20
Ruth Ann Fate, Tommie Kinyon
Jan. 27
Toni Wine Imbler, Steve Bowers
Feb. 3
Marilyn Bowers, Ruth Ann Fate
Deacons Serving
Chili Supper 5:30 p.m.; to raise money for Habitat for Humanity
(Door/Acolyte, Door/Prayer) Jan. 20
Nick Crews, Kathy Herwig
Jan. 27
Judy Krase, Loren Krase
Remind & Renew Conference; Kelli Driscoll out-of-office
Feb. 3
Maria Taveau, Jesse Fate
Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Lunch Bunch at Seňor Tequila’s 71st, East of Sheridan
3rd
Don Armstrong
6th
Jesse Fate
Jan. 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day; No Pre-school
Jan. 23
Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 23 & 24
Jan. 27
Jan. 30
Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 3
Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m.
10th Megan Castles 13th Loren Krase
Feb. 9
Disciples Women meeting 10:00 a.m.
25th Marci Powell
Feb. 10
Committee Meetings 5:00 p.m.
27th Michael Madaj
Cabinet Meeting 6:15 p.m. Serenity Groups meet Sun., Tues., & Fri., 7:30 p.m.
28th Charles Johnston