April 5, 2013

Office Hrs. 9a.m.—2p.m. 918.492.1353

Walls Go Up First--

But Not This Week

While the rain this week has been a blessing, in

many ways it has delayed the start of our Habitat

house by a week. The construction site is too

muddy, so now the serious work of building a new

Habitat home will begin next Saturday (April 13) at

8:00 a.m.

Four Bethany

members will be

helping launch

the exciting ven-

ture: Steve Fate,

Bettye Jackson,

and Alice Jane

and Don Lanier.

You can volun-

teer to help any

of the next Saturdays (either morning, afternoon, or

both).

Plan ahead, because we need to let Habitat

know who will be helping and when. There is a sign-

up sheet on the bulletin board at Bethany, or you

can let Alice Jane know

(918-299-0699; email :

dajlanier@cox.net) when

you can help. She needs

to call Habitat each Mon-

day with our helpers'

names for that week. That

will give enough time to

line up additional workers

if they are needed.

We are building at 4021 W. 54th Street in west

Tulsa. It's a good idea to share rides, because park-

ing is at a premium. Work begins each Saturday at

8 a.m. There is a snack break at mid-morning and

lunch is provided at noon. If the weather is not co-

operating (as it did this week) call 918-280-7125 to

see if construction will continue on that particular

Saturday. (see map at http://mapq.st/16oLySD)

Choosing a Monastic

Have you ever wondered why a person

would choose to be a monk? Our Bible Study

class that meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday will

delve into when and

why serious Christians

began to separate

themselves from the

world and live in mon-

asteries.

Our DVD teacher,

Dr. Luke Timothy John-

son, is helping us follow

the Christian move-

ment that began with

small bands of believ-

ers in Jerusalem who

then added to their number until they became

the state religion of Rome and eventually have

changed the history of the world. It truly is a fas-

cinating story. We would be happy to have

you join us. Coffee is served at 9:15 a.m.

The Northeast Active Timers

(NEATs), is a faith based

agency providing program

and services for 55+,

including 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!

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.

EASTER

OFFERING

$708.00

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

Vision Statement StoneSoup Community Venture exists to increase and sustain

local community capacity for the purpose of responding to hunger in its many ex-

pressions.

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 prac-

tices

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

Consensus: We utilize consensus-based decision-making

Breakfast Club

Please let Nancy Gray know if you are com-

ing. Sign up or respond by e-mail or phone,

918-492-2519 philipgray@earthlink.net .

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

Where: Applebee’s @ 47th & Yale

Bethany Lunch Bunch

Look for the sign-up sheet posted for those

wanting to attend and so reservations can be

made. Please see Jennae Mullins for questions.

EL CHICO 71st and Mingo.

Sunday, April 28th

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 under-

standing of the lesson will be enhanced if

we study the scripture and biblical back-

ground 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 hav-

ing a drive to collect

women and children’s

clothing to help transform

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.

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 sponsor sheets.

BETHANY’S TEAM

Jennae Mullins

Kathy Herwig

Bettye Jackson

2nd Sunday Donuts

April 14th

Please join us in the Fellow-

ship Hall after Sunday

School to celebrate April

birthdays!

BETHANY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES:

churchoffice@bethanybelieves.com

and

kelli@bethanybelieves.com

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.

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 es-

pecially for Memorial

High School. Featur-

ing the talents of MHS

and Thoreau students

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)

Apr. 7 Alice Jane Lanier, Tommie Kinyon

Apr. 14 Steve Bowers, Toni Wine Imbler

Apr. 21 Kelly Kirby, Ruth Ann Fate

Deacons Serving

(Door/Acolyte, Door/Prayer)

Apr. 7 Maria Taveau, Steve Fate

Apr. 14 Mike Cross, Megan Castles

Apr. 21 Nick Crews, Jesse Fate

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 NO Choir Rehearsal

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 p.m.)

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

WELCOME ELIZABETH JOHNSON AS

BETHANY COMMUNITY SCHOOL’S NEW FINANCIAL

ADVISOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:

1215 S. Canton Ave.

Tulsa, OK 74112

Work Ph: 918-492-5865

Email: bethanycs@sbcglobal.net