The summer is definitely here.

The heat is undeniable. Travel

plans are swirling. Trips to the lo-

cal pool define many schedules,

especially those with children. Bethany Com-

munity School is finishing up the June summer

program and soon it will be very quiet around

here.

If there is one thing that Bethany Christian

Church is known for in the community, it is the

Community School. Sure, we have wonderful

worship on Sundays; could teach classes about

hospitality; and, are known throughout the de-

nomination for our generosity. However, when

looking just outside our doors, the biggest im-

pact we make is with the Community School.

Every September, the halls fill with small children

and their parents. You can tell which kids have

been here before and which ones are new.

Sometimes, it’s that they are so small, 10

months is the starting age for the school. Most

of the time, it’s that they have that look on their

face of uncertainty. It doesn’t take very long

for that look to change, from uncertainty to ex-

citement.

The teachers greet each child with love and

support. The kids are shown the “Bethany way”

of treating all people with respect and using

our words to express ourselves. You can find in

the classrooms plenty of child appropriate

teaching tools making a wonderful environ-

ment. What sets us apart is the extras you’ll find

that will spark your interests just as much as the

children. From worm or ant habitats to child-

created museums of major works of art, there is

something special around every corner.

I ask each one of you to keep our preschool in

your prayers this summer as the teachers and

children take a break from the very good work

of learning and play. When the chance arises,

and it will, share the news about our wonderful

Bethany Community School. The website is

teeming with information for parents or even

you to find out more.

www.bethanycommunityschool.com

Kelli’s Kiln

Kelli

Vol. 20 Issue 7 July 1, 2012

Disciples Women, Past, Present, Future

Keynote: Reverend Leslie Dotson

Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2012

Make plans now to attend the Northeast Area Disciples Women Retreat on October 5 and 6

at Camp Christian. The theme “Disciples Women, Past, Present, and Future” will be led by the

wonderful Reverend Leslie Dotson. The service project for the retreat will be Pack-A-Sacks for

homeless pantries in Northeast Oklahoma. The sacks, modeled after the ones that First Chris-

tian Church in Tulsa distributes each day, will be assembled at the retreat. Each gallon stor-

age bag will be filled with several of the following items in self-opening, individual servings:

Fruit cups/Applesauce/Pudding cups

Peanut butter/Cheese crackers

Beanie Weenies/Vienna Sausage

Chips/Pretzels

Small water/Juice

Breakfast/Granola bars

Plastic spoons and forks/napkin

Bethany Disciples Women will be collecting all these items in September; but please start sav-

ing any pre-packaged, take-out silverware that you don’t use now. They are perfect for

these mini-meal bags. There will be a collection box in the fellowship hall containing a sample

“Pack-A-Sack”. Your help is appreciated.

The first Disciples Women's meeting for the year will be

August 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Bethany Church. It will be a salad

supper. Each person bring your favorite

salad!

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 July 21, 2012, @ 9:00 A.M.

Where: The Village Inn, 71st and Memorial

We hope to see you there! Philip & Nancy Gray philipgray@earthlink.net

On Sunday, July 8, Centenarians in the Northeast Area of Oklahoma

will be honored at an annual Benefit Concert, sponsored by the Northeast

Active Timers (NEATs), who provide programs and services for the

“chronologically gifted” (55+) With a focus on centenarians.

The theme of the 2:30 p.m. event will be “Celebrating Freedom,

Hope, and Centenarians. . And Woody Guthrie‘s 100th Birthday”.

The concert will be held in Peake Hall at Harvard Avenue Christian Church,

5502 S. Harvard. Featured musicians will be Guy & Phyllis Logsdon, noted musicians in

the Tulsa area and members of Boston Avenue Methodist Church, who will provide mu-

sic and history related to the life of Woody Guthrie. Guy, a native Oklahoman, is an in-

ternationally authority on western and cowboy music and poetry as well as the life,

times and music of Woody Guthrie. Phyllis, an accomplished musician and entertainer,

is a native of Okemah, the hometown of Woody Guthrie.

Following the concert, centenarians will be honored at a reception, hosted by

NEATs and Freedom Hospice. Richard Ziglar, executive director of NEATs,

will give special recognition and a gift to each centenarian at the concert.

The public is cordially invited to the benefit concert and reception. All donations

received at the concert will go for the support of NEATs programs and services.

For more information or to report the name of a centenarian, call NEATs 918-743-1303.

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!

Thank you, Marci churchoffice@bcctulsa.org 918-492-1353

Please correct email address on pg. 9.

Email for Kathy Herwig should be: kaherwig@wrdhlaw.com

Please Delete on page 11:

(for Tommie and Aubra Kinyon)

cell: Tommie: 918-510-6984 and

Email: Josh: shadow18@sbcglobal.net

Tips for a GREAT PICNIC... IN THE SHADE!

Picnic Essentials

Whether you're planning a picnic to celebrate an occasion or simply enjoy a pleasant

summer afternoon, it's easy to make each picnic unique. The food, candles, flowers,

games, music, and other diversions you bring add a special touch. But no matter the oc-

casion, most every picnic requires some basic essentials. Consider the following:

For Transporting and Storage

Cooler fully stocked with ice or ice packs

Picnic basket

For Safety and Comfort

Picnic blanket or tablecloth

Low-standing picnic table

Cushions or pillows

Folding chairs

Antibacterial gel

Insect repellent

Anti-allergy medication

Sunscreen

Umbrella

For Serving

Utensils/plates/cups

Napkins/paper towels

Condiments

Bottle opener/corkscrew

Plenty of water/beverages

For Cleanup

Towelettes

paper towels

Trash bags

What Do You Know About Noah?

Everyone who has been to

Sunday School has heard about

Noah. He built the ark. Even Bill

Cosby knows that. But have you read

the story? Do you know what it

means for us today?

The story of Noah is the focus of

our Bible Study class this Sunday at

9:30 a.m. If you would like to join us,

please read Genesis 8:20-9:17.

Who: Northeast Area DOC Churches

When: August 19, 2012

Where: SKIATOOK CHRISTIAN

1102 W. Oak St. Skiatook, OK

Time: 4:00 p.m.

What: Annual Music Fest

Why: Uniting Churches in

The Northeast Area

For Fellowship and

Spiritual Enhancement “Everything that hath breath, lets praise the Lord.”

There will be cookies and refreshments following the event.

We welcome praise dance groups, quartets, ensembles, soloists, instrumen-

talist, monologues, stomp teams, skits, etc. To be a part of this exciting

program contact:

Shane 918-520-7455 email: Shane.Hickey@okreverend01@cox.net or

Zenobia Mayo 918-694-1996 email: zeemayo@cox.net.

Elders Serving

(Bread, Wine)

July 1 Toni W. Imbler & Tommie Kinyon

July 8 Alice Jane Lanier & Kelly Kirby

July 15 Steve Fate & Toni Wine Imbler

July 22 Ruth Ann Fate & Steve Bowers

July 29 Marilyn Bowers & Geoff Brewster

Deacons Serving

(Door, Door, Acolyte, Prayer)

July 1 Judy Krase, Jesse Fate,

Steven Fate, Loren Krase

July 8 Steven Fate, Maria Taveau,

Megan Castles, Mike Cross

July 15 Loren Krase, Kathy Herwig,

Nick Crews, Judy Krase

July 22 Mike Cross, Steven Fate,

Jesse Fate, Maria Taveau

July 29 Nick Crews, Megan Castles,

Judy Krase, Kathy Herwig

July 1 Tom Madaj

July 2 David Riggs

July 10 Rachel Kirby

July 13 Tommie Kinyon

July 17 Georgann Peck

July 21 Peggy Cameron

July 25 Rebecca Riggs

July 26 Toni Wine Imbler

July 28 Eileen Lake

July 30 Jay Jones

July 31 Maria Taveau

Please report any corrections needed

to: churchoffice@bcctulsa.org

July 1 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

July 4 Independence Day; Office is Closed

July 8 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

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

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

July 21 Breakfast Club 9:00 AM at the Village Inn,

located at 71st and Memorial

July 22 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

July 29 Sunday School, join us at 9:15 a.m.

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

Fifth Sunday Luncheon—TBA

August 4 All Church Retreat, 9a.m. to noon at Bethany Christian Church

Sept. 22 Save the Date: NEACCO Assembly 2012, more TBA

Serenity Group meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Bethany Church Calendar