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

ldotson@okidisciples.org 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 philipgray@earthlink.net

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: jebed1025@yahoo.com

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

to churchoffice@bcctulsa.org

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.