Vol. 21 Issue 4

Kelli

March 29, 2013

Office Hrs. 9a.m.—2p.m. 918.492.1353

During this Holy Week, one hymn has continually popped up in

my mind. Walking down the hall at church, it’s come out in hum-

ming before I even knew it. Since it’s Holy Week, do you have a

guess? Perhaps it’s something very formal, maybe Lift High the

Cross? Nope. How about one that is most assuredly for Easter; is it

He is Risen? What about this familiar tune, could it be In the Gar-

den? Sorry, not it either. While those are certainly familiar Easter-

related songs, the song that I can’t escape is For All the Saints.

For All the Saints remembers those who have died. We deal with the stark reality of death during

Holy Week. Good Friday reminds us of the isolation of Jesus and it is comforting to remember the

ways our faith is connected to others. My faith personally rests on the shoulders of every person

who has taught me about the faith: my grandfather, who prayed the same prayer before every

meal; the Sunday School teachers; Miss Jane, who lead children’s church, the woman who

seemed lighter than air and stronger than steel - her faith was that way too; the adults who

made it a priority to show up every week to youth group; the camp counselors who gave weeks

of their summers to the children and youth of the Disciples of Christ of Louisiana; the mentors,

some Reverends and some revered saints of those churches where I’ve served. Some of these

incredible people have gone on to the life that is next. Some of them continue to encourage,

inspire, and push me to trust and learn everyday more about God’s incredible love.

Just as one generation gives the gifts of faith to the next, every Holy Week and every Easter are

strengthened by the one before it and the one before that. Our collective experiences con-

tinue to grow to create the “blessed communion” we know as church. God redeems us through

the life of Jesus. Through remembering the Passion and the Resurrection, we create a continuity

with all Christians, everywhere, in this moment in time, the ages before us and all that comes

next.

The first verse of “For All the Saints” in the

Chalice Hymnal: For all the saints, who from

their labors rest, who thee by faith before the

world confessed, they name, O Jesus,

be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Kelli’s

Kiln

We're About Ready to Start

Remember when we were "Raising the Roof for Habitat?" Well, we're ready to put a

house under that roof. The foundation slab of the new house has been poured. Construc-

tion will begin Saturday, April 6, at 8 a.m. as Tulsa area Disciple churches join employees of

the Newfield company, an energy exploration company based in Houston and Tulsa.

The first wall will go up about 9:30 at 4021 W. 54th Street in Tulsa. Heather Heflin and

her 10-year old daughter, Monique, are as excited as we are because they will become

the owners after helping build it.

The next step is for us to line up volunteers to help

on Saturdays April 6-June 29. No construction May 25

(Memorial Day weekend).

In addition to helping build the Heflin's new

house, each church and the Newfield company will

rotate providing coffee and donuts (for a morning

break) as well as lunch for the workers. So, if you are

unable to help with the construction, you could help

us provide food when our turn comes.

PLEASE SIGN-UP: It is critical for construction vol-

unteers to sign-up for the Saturday(s) you plan to help, because Habitat needs to know

ahead of time if additional workers will have to recruited. There is a sign-up sheet on the

bulletin board at Bethany. Indicate which Saturdays you can help. You can volunteer for

all day, or a half day.

This will be the seventh house that Tulsa area Disciples have built since 1996. It is lo-

cated two blocks west of the house we built in 2006 and near the house we built in 2008.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Those under 18 years must have a release signed

by a parent.

In case of threatening weather there will be a phone number to call to see if con-

struction will be underway that day.

A Musical Kaleidoscope

Join us at Fellowship Lutheran Church (68th & Sheridan) on April 12th at

7:00 PM, for a concert featuring Don Ryan, pianist. If you have never

heard Don play, you don't know what you're missing! The concert is free.

Donations will be accepted to support the music education program in

Guyana, South Africa.

Some of us are planning to eat dinner at KC Smokehouse Barbeque on 71st & Memorial

(next to Midfirst Bank) at 5:00 PM. Call Maria if interested at 918-810-9335.

A small flyer about the concert is available on the table in Fellowship Hall.

The Griggs Lectureship on Disciple History

April 7, 2013

4:00 p.m. at First Christian Church (DOC)

10th & Main, Tulsa, OK • www.fcctulsa.org

Speaker: Dr. Richard Hamm

“Disciples, Discoveries and Dreams"

Dr. Richard Hamm is Ministry Partner of The Columbia Partnership, an organization dedi-

cated to creating and cultivating a collaborative community of church leaders and

church champions.

Thinking about church growth and rejuvenation? Richard Hamm has a message you'll be

glad you heard. An author of three books on church leadership and vision, Hamm has

served as General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples) in the US and

Canada where he launched a nationwide initiative, "2020 Vision" which resulted in the es-

tablishment of 700 new congregations - and still growing.

As the former executive Director of Christian Churches Together in the USA and Vice Presi-

dent of the National Council of Churches, Hamm has a global vision for renewed growth

and relevance of Christian (Disciples) congregations in a world needing help with age-old

challenges.

Doing Together What We Can’t Do Alone

When Jesus calls us to “go into all the world” we wonder how can we do

that? By giving generously to our Easter offering is a step in the right direction.

Our special offering this Sunday will support our impressive cooperative work through the

General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

For instance:

Global Ministries—in 2012 we supported 113 missionaries and interns serving in 38 countries;

Home Missions—in 2012 we helped more than 242 congregations in their search for a new

minister, as well as offering spiritually enriching experiences for children, youth, and adults;

Higher Education and Leadership Ministries—we currently foster fourteen colleges/universities

and 7 theological institutions which prepare leaders of the church for the 21st century;

And Much, Much more . . .

At Bethany, we do a lot to further the call of Jesus, but when we join hands with other

churches we do much, much more! Please be as generous as you can in giving to our

Easter offering.

Disciples Women

Disciples Women will meet

on Saturday, April 13, at 10

a.m. Our study, on the

topic of "The Children”, will be led by

Myrna Jones. The scripture from which

our study has been taken is I John 2:1-15,

29-3:10; 5:1-21. Our understanding of the

lesson will be enhanced if we study the

scripture and biblical background before

the presentation.

Hostesses for the April meeting will be

Tommie Kinyon and Jennae Mullins

We will be hosting a Teacher Apprecia-

tion Luncheon for Bethany Community

School staff on April 4.

Currently, we are selling tickets for the

April 20 breakfast fundraiser for Stone

Soup at Applebee’s at 47th and Yale. PLEASE CONTACT MYRNA JONES IF YOU

WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND

ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT!

DISCIPLES WOMEN is

having a drive to collect

women and children’s

clothing to help trans-

form the lives of women

and children in crisis. Because of caring

people like you, the DaySpring Villa can

continue its mission.

You may place your clothing do-

nation(s) in the bin by the front North

doors. This drive will be ongoing through-

out the months to come.

LOOK WHO HAS MOVED!

Rev. Kelli Driscoll & Nick Crews

7005 East 60th St.

Tulsa, OK 74145

Kelli said, “We look

forward to welcoming

you all to the house

once we get settled.”

The Phillips Theological Seminary Spring

Swing is an event you don't want to miss!

Who: Phillips Theological Seminary

What: 3rd Annual PTS Spring Swing Golf

Classic

When: April 29, 2013

Where: Forest Ridge Golf Club

Why: To support the education of laity and

clergy

If you would like to sponsor or contribute to

these team members registration costs,

please speak to the individual team mem-

bers. They will carry their own sponsor

sheets.

BETHANY’S TEAM

Jennae Mullins

Kathy Herwig

Bettye Jackson

Breakfast Club

Please let Nancy Gray 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 fol-

lows:

When: Sat., April 20th, 9:00 a.m.

Where: Applebee’s @ 47th & Yale

StoneSoup Community Venture, Inc. Building Community, Responding to Hunger

Vision Statement

StoneSoup Community Venture exists to increase and sustain local community ca-

pacity for the purpose of responding to hunger in its many expressions.

Mission Statement

Our mission is revealed by working collaboratively with local neighborhoods to create community-

gathering places where those who hunger in body, mind or spirit may find nourishment.

Values

Community: Committed to identifying, engaging and promoting community strengths and assets

Equity: We have a passion for nurturing and promoting equity that gives dignity to all

Learning: We embrace and engage in learning as a life-long endeavor

Relationships: Promote a model of interdependent relationships between all people and people and

the earth

Transformation: Participating in personal, community and environmental health transformation

Sustainability: Engage sustainability concepts in our business, ecological and development practices

Local Emphasis: We recognize and value local identities and inherent wisdom

Consensus: We utilize consensus-based decision-making

2nd Sunday Donuts

April 14th

Please join us in the Fellowship

Hall after Sunday School to cele-

brate April birthdays!

The Northeast Active Timers

(NEATs), is a faith based

agency providing program

and services for 55+ includ-

ing centenarians,

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!

The Council for Holocaust Education Presents

THE KINDERTRANSPORTS

Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration 2013

(free shuttle rides available from Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Place)

Featuring:

Kurt and Margaret Goldberger, child survivors of the Kindertransports

From Dec. 1 1938 to the start of WWII nearly 10,000 Jewish children were sent, with-out their parents, to safety in Great Britain. While more than 1.5 million children per-ished in the Holocaust, these children were saved by the Kindertransport rescue movement. Kurt and Margaret Goldberger will share their personal stories of the Kindertransports.

For more information

call the Jewish Federation of Tulsa

at 918-495-1100.

BETHANY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES

churchoffice@bethanybelieves.com

and

kelli@bethanybelieves.com

The Unity Concert on April 20 is the

launch of this initiative, showcasing

Oklahoma musicians of all ages and

genres who will share their music and

their love of community with Tulsans,

in the beautiful setting of Guthrie

Green, a gathering place with a simi-

lar vision.

The free concert runs from 2 to 8 p.m.

Also included will be: children’s activi-

ties; information booths from area

non-profits; food; beverages; a silent

auction and much more.

Faith Life Connections is an ongoing lecture/conversation series offering a forum for participants to

explore faith values in daily life. Held on a Saturday, beginning at 9:00 a.m., presentations will in-

clude a local panel. Together with the speaker, the panel will respond and share perspectives in-

viting conversations with all attendees. Throughout the day resources will be provided for those in-

terested in teaching or leading study groups. Each program will conclude at 3:00 p.m.

The program welcomes ecumenical and multi-faith participants.

Join Us Saturday!

The Mikado A brand new, up-

dated version of mu-

sic and lyrics written

and arranged by Dr.

Donald Armstrong

especially for Memo-

rial High School. Fea-

turing the talents of

MHS and Thoreau stu-

dents and dedicated

to the memory of

Marilyn Strange.

Call Hall, 5840 S. Hudson Tulsa, OK 74135 To

order tickets, please print this e-mail and mail in

your order and payment.

Name_________________________ Phone_________________

E-Mail: __________________

Choose date – Please note number of tickets!

□ Friday, April 12 7:30 PM Ticket count ____

□ Saturday, April 13 7:30 PM Ticket count ____

□ Sunday, April 14 3:00 PM Ticket count ____

Number of tickets Price Amount Due

Adult $10.00 each ___________

Student/TPS Employee $ 8.00 each ___________

Senior/Group of 10 $ 8.00 each ___________

Total Due $ ___________

Payment Method:

□ Check enclosed payable to MVMBC □ Cash

Send form with payment to get reserved seating.

Mail by April 6 to: 7014 E 76th St, Tulsa, OK 74133

For more information call 918-260-3154

Tickets may be picked up 1 hour before and

doors open a half hour before show.

Dr. Donald W. Armstrong Performing Arts Department Chair

Vocal Director Memorial High School

Elders Serving

(Bread, Wine)

Mar. 31 Steve Bowers, Toni Wine Imbler

Apr. 7 Alice Jane Lanier, Tommie Kinyon

Apr. 14 Steve Bowers, Toni Wine Imbler

Deacons Serving

(Door/Acolyte, Door/Prayer)

Mar. 31 Megan Castles, Nick Crews

Apr. 7 Maria Taveau, Steve Fate

Apr. 14 Mike Cross, Megan Castles

Mar. 31 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Easter Sunday, Easter Offering

Apr. 3 Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m.

Apr. 7 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Committee meetings 5:00 p.m.

Cabinet meeting 6:15 p.m.

Apr. 10 Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m.

Apr. 13 Disciples Women meet 10:00 a.m.

Apr. 14 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Birthday Donuts in fellowship hall

Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Apr. 16 Bethany Community School Meets 1pm

Apr. 17 Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m.

Apr. 20 Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser for

StoneSoup @ 47th and Yale, 9:00 am

Apr. 21 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Apr. 22 Earth Day

Apr. 24 Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m.

Apr. 27 FaithLife Connections 9—3 p.m.

@ Yale Avenue Christian Church

Apr. 28 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Lunch Bunch after worship

(Serenity Group: Sun., Tues., & Fri. @ 7:30

Bethany Christian Church

April Birthdays

3rd- David Billings

4th- Steven Fate

5th- Vicky Jacobs

7th- Matthew Owen

10th- Roxiann Schurman

16th- Amy Grogan

21st- Darlene Hensley

25th- Madeline Woods