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Transcript of Dec 14, 2012 Brief
Good News and Joy to Share
Christmas for many is the loneliest time of the year. But part of
the good news of Christmas is "you are not alone." God is with us.
Not only that, but we are not alone in ministry. We
are part of a network of Christian Churches
(Disciples of Christ) that stretches around the world.
Our Christmas offering is a reminder that we are
part of an Oklahoma network of 164 caring, giving
congregations. While we each are separate
congregations, we find a way to co-minister with
those churches throughout the region to do the
work we can't do alone.
For instance, this year, summer ministries sponsored by the Commission on Children, Youth, and
Young Adults were attended by 486 children and youth from 57 congregations; some from
Bethany. Through the Commission on Clergy in 2012 we celebrated the ordination of 5 women
and men to the ministry. That's just in Oklahoma alone.
In February, the 20th Annual Leadership Training School was held in Oklahoma City where more
than 400 Disciples from across the region received inspiration and education to become more
effective in leading their congregations. That's training no one congregation could do alone.
These are just a few of the ways our regional office in Oklahoma City helps us as we serve in
Christ's name. The special Christmas offering to be received during the next two Sundays is one
way we can support that vital work. Your generosity now is part of what will help that ministry
continue in 2013.
Alice Jane Lanier
Office: M-F 9 a.m.—2 p.m. 918-492-1353
December 14, 2012
Breakfast Club
....will be 12-15-12, at 9:00 AM at Mimi's
Cafe, 71st & Memorial. Come join us for
good food, fellowship and a break from the
hustle bustle of Christmas.
Sign up or let Phil and Nancy
Gray know you'll be there.
918-492-2519 or
Disciple Women
For their December service project,
the Disciple Women assembled Hugs
and Treat Bags of candy for the Day
Center at the Homeless.
Janelle Galloway and Alice Jane
Lanier presented Christmas music to
the Disciple Women during their fellow-
ship together.
2012 PFLAG Tulsa Community
Book Wrapping Project
at Barnes & Noble Bookstore in
Southroads Shopping Center
Bethany is signed up to wrap
December 18th 6:00-9:00 p.m.
"One of the groups we support is PFLAG as
a part of our outreach ministry. We can help
them by volunteering to wrap presents."
Please see Rev. Kelli Driscoll
to sign up!
Please make the following change in
your Church Directory:
Grace Young
6800 S. Granite Ave. Apt. V201
Tulsa, OK 74136-7014
Phone: 918-619-9024
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 CHRISTIAN CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Moderator Mike Crosse called the meeting to order after worship at 11:55am.
Elder Chair Toni Imbler was asked to give an overview of the proposed resolution “ A Declara-
tion to Proclaim the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) A People of Grace and Welcome to All” and moved its adoption on behalf of the Elders.
BCC has been asked to join some ten other Christian Church congregations in support Of the
resolution to be offered at the 2012 General Assembly as a ‘sense of the assembly resolution”.
The BCC Board recommends the congregation adopt the motion. The motion carried.
Treasurer Kelly Kirby gave an overview of the proposed 2013 church budget
Which has been recommended by the BCC Board for adoption. Motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:07pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Hunt Wirth,
Bethany
Burns Mortgage
Bethany’s Hospitality Ministry
invites you to celebrate
The Burning of the Mortgage
for the
Church Addition
at
the home of
Wanda Adams
7227 E. 65th Place
Tulsa, OK
December 31, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Bring hors’ d’ oeuvres to share.
Transportation available
Janelle Gillispie feels good while giving
blood during Bethany’s blood drive. Do-
nations were directed to the Global Blood
Fund.
Bible Study Class
Will Look At Context
You may have read the New Testa-
ment (or parts of it), but do you know
what was going on at the time? That's
what our Bible Study class will begin this
Sunday. We hope you would like to join us
at 9:15 (notice the time).
We are excited by the
teacher, Dr. Luke Timothy
Johnson, professor of N.T.
at Chandler School of Theol-
ogy in Atlanta.
He has created a series of
lessons on DVD, so to view them we'll
meet in the Youth Lounge.
The first lesson is an overview of the
series. It will be a good opportunity to see
if you would like to return for other lessons.
Dr. Johnson is a favorite of our
class. We recommend this series to you
without hesitation. See you, Sunday?
“The Burro”
Down from Galilee
the burro with its burden
makes these prints of peace.
Down to Bethlehem
the burro carries Mary
who carries Jesus
Down for all of us
The burro brings from heaven
Hope- -the Prince of Peace
“The Camels”
Down from Araby
the camels with their burden
make these prints of peace.
Down to Bethlehem
the camels carry magi
who carry presents.
Down for all of us
wise men kneel in God’s presence
now- -Emanuel
Bethany Newsletter Schedule
Changes for the Holiday
The schedule for the Bethany Brief and/or
Newsletter will be different this month.
Due to the fact Marci is taking vacation the
week of Christmas, we need you to think
about any news, articles, or notices that you
would like published in the December 21st
Brief.
The deadline for turning items in to Marci is
December 19th. There will be a Brief on De-
cember 21st and it will be the last published
news until after the new year be-
gins.
After December 21st, if you have
information that must be sent out,
please call Reverend Kelli Driscoll.
On December 24, 2012, Bethany
Christian Church will be open to eve-
ryone for a Christmas Eve Worship
Service.
This Candlelight service will begin at
7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Bethany Church Calendar
Elders Serving
(Bread, Wine)
Dec. 16 Kelly Kirby, Alice Jane Lanier
Dec. 23 Geoff Brewster, Tommie Kinyon
Dec. 30 Marilyn Bowers, Ruth Ann Fate
Deacons Serving
(Door/Acolyte, Door/Prayer)
Dec. 16 Steve Fate, Maria Taveau
Dec. 23 Judy Krase, Jesse Fate
Dec. 30 Loren Krase, Kathy Herwig
Dec. 15 Breakfast Club – Mimi’s’ Café 9 a.m. at
71st and Memorial
Dec. 16 Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday School, join us at 9:15am
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
Christmas Offering
Open House at Kelli & Nick’s 4 to 6 p.m.
4367 S. Rockford Place, Tulsa
Dec. 18 PFLAG Gift Wrapping 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at Barnes & Noble in South Roads Mall,
sign up with Kelli
Dec. 18 Deadline for all Newslletter articles or notices
through Dec. 31st. Email to church office.
Dec. 19 Church Secretary out-of-office
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday School, join us at 9:15am
Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7pm
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 24 – 31 Secretary on vacation, out-of-office, will
check in to do mail etc.
Dec. 26-28 Vacation Bible School, Habitat for Humanity
Dec. 30 Sunday School, join us at 9:15am
Worship at 10:45 a.m., Rev. Bob Lawrence
Fifth Sunday Dinner, after worship at Oliveti
Dec. 31 New Years Eve
Mortgage Burning Party, 7:30 p.m. at
Wanda Adam’s house
Serenity Groups meet Sun., Tues., & Fri., 7:30 p.m.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1st Dennis Smith
4th Jo-Ann Jennings
5th Brittany Comeaux
6th Mary Dickey
6th Margaret Ekey
8th Grace Young
8th Janet Edge
17th Paula Cross
17th Michael Owen
20th Nancy Gray
21st Jim Bearden
22nd Natalie Madaj
30th Dena Fate
30th Mack Kelly