Office: M-F 9 a.m.—2 p.m. 918-492-1353

November 16, 2012

"Digging into the Bible"

Our Bible Study on Sunday mornings takes

a new turn this week, as we explore how

scholars have made Biblical discoveries

through archaeology. We are using a DVD

series produced by the magazine, Biblical Ar-

chaeology Review. Some of the world's nota-

ble scholars will explain how archaeology

contributes to our understanding and inter-

pretation of

ancient

events

in the Near

East.

We will

go "on site"

as archae-

ologists sift

through

ancient

sites which

reveal valuable information about our scrip-

tures, and how that influences what we say

and believe about Bible stories.

In order to watch the DVDs, we will meet in

the youth room, which is next to our regular

class room at 9:30 a.m. If you have thought

you might like to join us in our search for Bibli-

cal insight, this would be a good time to do it.

We would love to have you.

-Don Lanier

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday, Nov. 18

at 5:30 p.m.

Join us on Sunday! Invite family and friends to attend. Turkey and ham provided.

Donations for the meal

will be appreciated in

these categories:

Vegetables,

Salads, Desserts,

Dressing, and Bread

For questions, call Jennae Mullins at 918-557-0098 or Maria Taveau at 918-810-9335.

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!

Dear Friends of

the Day Center,

This is an urgent request for

blankets, new or gently

used. Our inventory is very low and our

need is getting greater as the tempera-

tures drop. Any help you could give, in-

cluding passing this on to others, is greatly

appreciated!

Thank you for your constant support all

year long and for all you do for those we

serve together!

Sincerely,

Debra Dester

Volunteer Coordinator

ddester@tulsadaycenter.org

918-556-6418

Meals on Wheels

Needs You. . .

Meals On Wheels drivers are

needed for the third Wednes-

day and fourth Friday of the

month. Anyone interested in

joining the BCC team, please

contact Maria Taveau.

mariataveau@sbcglobal.net

Breakfast Club is

doing something differ-

ent in November.....yes,

we are going to eat

breakfast - but we are

going to be helping with

a Fundraiser for the Vocal Music Department

at Memorial High School - think Don Arm-

strong - Emily Fate - now here is how it works:

Date: November 17, 2012 9:00 AM at Apple-

bees at 4733 S. Yale - Allison Fate and I will be

selling tickets in advance - $7 each

Set menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee and

OJ - all you can eat. There will be singing

waiters and waitresses - good food and the

usual good fellowship. If you wish to buy a

ticket and eat some other time between 8

and 10 you may do so - if you are going to

eat with the Breakfast Club at 9 - get your

name on the list and we will have a table set

up and ready for us. Questions - call or email

Phil or Nancy Gray at 918-492-2519 or

philipgray@earthlink.net

Disciples Women Look

Ahead:

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED EVENTS

Human Rights Celebration

“Embracing Our Oneness”

Sat., Jan. 26, 2013

Boston Avenue UMC

World Day of Prayer

Saturday, March 2, 2013

May Friendship Day

Fellowship of the Least Coin

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Mt. Sequoyah Ecumenical Mission

Conference

Scholarships are available

June 9-12, 2013

Fayetteville, AR

Please contact Laura Bottoms at

918-274-9107 with questions or

Ruth Ann Fate.

Poinsettia Order Forms

Available soon...

We each have an opportunity to bring

beauty into our sanctuary this Advent with

the purchase of a poinsettia. They are

$10.00 each and you may purchase one

in honor or memory of someone in your

life.

Please include a check with the order

form and place it in the offering plate.

Make checks to Bethany Christian Church

and note Poinsettia on the check.

Bethany Church Calendar

Elders Serving

(Bread, Wine)

Nov. 18 Geoff Brewster, Marilyn Bowers

Nov. 25 Ruth Ann Fate, Tommie Kinyon

Dec. 2 Steve Bowers, Toni Wine Imbler

Deacons Serving

(Door/Acolyte, Door/Prayer)

Nov. 18 Judy Krase, Loren Krase

Nov. 25 Kathy Herwig, Steven Fate

Dec. 2 Jesse Fate, Megan Castles

Nov. 17 Breakfast Club 9 a.m.—Applebee’s

Nov. 18 Sunday School, join us at 9:15am

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Offering

Thanksgiving Dinner 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 21-23 Office Closed (no Brief this week)

Nov. 25 Sunday School, join us at 9:15am

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. Thanksgiving Offering

Nov. 28 Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 1 Advent Workday (decorate) 9 a.m.

Dec. 2 Sunday School, join us at 9:15am

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

Advent 1—Hanging of the Green Service

Committee meetings 5:00 p.m.

Board Meeting; approve Budget 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 9 Sunday School, join us at 9:15am

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

Congregational meeting

Serenity Group: Sun., Tues., Fri. @ 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

4th Suzanne Sipes

4th Patty McLane

6th Kathy Herwig

6th Maurice Parker

14th Steve Bowers

17th Mary Bearden

19th Mike Cross

21st Ruth Ann Fate

24th Ray Jackson

25th Kelly Kirby

29th Barney McLaughlin

DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

ARTICLES OR INFORMATION IS NEEDED BY

NOVEMBER 27 AT 9:00 a.m.