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

Hunger Pangs in Tulsa

Once again, members of

Bethany will join other caring peo-

ple in Tulsa on the CROP Walk for

Hunger, October 7. They will be

walking to raise money and

awareness to alleviate hunger

through a powerful Church World Service program.

But don't think hunger is only or primarily

found overseas. It's right here, probably just a few

blocks from where you live. There are hungry chil-

dren going to a school near you. Yes, there are pro-

grams to help hungry families, but those programs

always struggle to meet the growing need. They

need our help, now.

We ask you to be one of the walkers or to fi-

nancially support the Bethany walkers. Or if you like,

donate now on line. Click on this hyper link:

ht tp : //www.churchwor ldserv ice.o rg/goto/

bethanyCROP. It's that easy to help comfort the

hunger pangs in Tulsa and other parts of the world. Bethany's goal is $1,000. You can help us NOW; just

click on the link.

October 7th is the last day to contribute.

Luncheon Served

On October 7th, there will be a luncheon

served directly after worship. The luncheon is for

everyone but especially to energize the members

and friends who will be walking in Tulsa for the

CROP Walk for Hunger.

Please join everyone in the Fellowship

Hall after worship for a time to relax and

refuel before the CROP Walk!

Disciple Women Service

During the October 13 meet-

ing, Disciples Women will be receiving

an offering from members to be used

for the purchase of Church World Ser-

vice blankets. The blankets, which cost $5.00 each,

help to provide warmth and shelter around the

world when disaster strikes.

We look forward to hearing from Richard

Ziglar on the topic of “Fatherhood” at our 10 a.m.

meeting. Hostesses for October 13th are Wanda Ad-

ams and Peggy Cameron.

Bethany Community School Fall Festival

This year, Bethany Church is invited to partici-

pate in the Fall Festival for Bethany Community

School on Tuesday, October 23, in two different

ways. For those of us who can, volunteers are

needed for the pizza station and the dessert station.

If you can spend a few hours that night at either,

please let Kelli know. Second, we get to help raise

money by sponsoring a basket for the silent auction.

This Basket will celebrate "Family Game Night" at

home. You can participate by picking up any of

these items to build up the basket.

We will need these new items for play: Two

Rated G movies, two board games for children un-

der 10, any table or card games for children under

10, any Mad-Libs or other paper notebook games,

To eat: Assorted Movie Theater Style candy, One 3

pack of microwave popcorn, Assorted small

snacks, Please bring these to

church and place in the of-

fice. We will update the

needed items in the briefs af-

ter we get anything in. Thanks!

October 5, 2012

FREEDOM HOSPICE'S HEALING HEARTS GROUP

*Learn the necessary tools to work through the grieving process.

What do I do now?

What is normal during this time?

Where do I go from here?

Why do I feel this way?

*Share a complimentary meal with others who are experiencing similar feelings

and circumstances.

When: Tuesday evenings for 4 weeks

October 2- October 23

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Where: Freedom Hospice, 6666 S. Sheridan Rd.

Suite 102 (behind Chase Bank)

*Reading materials will be provided. You will find a safe environment to discuss

feelings, experiences, and any questions you may be having.

*Please call with any questions or to reserve your place in the group at:

918 493-4930.

Facilitated by Tanya Wilson, LMSW Cofacilitated by Samay Savongsa, MSW

This October, we begin the yearly Stewardship Cam-

paign to live out our ministry for the year 2013. As inheritors of

many gifts of the faith, we are called to seek God’s purposes

for our whole lives. We open up our heads and our hearts,

sharing with one another all that we are.

To begin our campaign, I ask that you say a daily

prayer between now and November 4, our Consecration Sun-

day when we share with the church our estimated giving for

the next year of time, talent and treasures. Please pray with

me this prayer:

Holy One, we are richly blessed with an ancient faith. In re-

sponse, we ask You to reveal in our heads and hearts how we

can share this faith through our time, talent, and treasure. Amen

Please see the NEAT’s Newsletter that is posted on the Bulletin Board by the

library. Be sure to sign up in advance at 918-743-1303 for most attractions!

Some of the activities are listed here for this upcoming week:

Saturday, Oct. 6: Fair Trade Shop on Brookside open at Southminster Presbyterian, 3500

S. Peoria, 918-760-4495

Sunday, Oct. 7: FREE Organ concert by Paul Jacobs, 6 p.m., Boston Avenue Methodist

Church

Wednesday, Oct. 10: NEATs monthly gathering, 10:30 a.m., “Around the World with

NEATs...To India”, at Peake Hall, Harvard Ave. Christian Church, 5502 S. Harvard

Friday, Oct 12: Dinner and Broken Arrow Playhouse, confirm reservation by Oct. 10,

Saturday, Oct 13: FREE day at Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Rd.,

Visit NEATs New Website: neatstulsa.org

Invite your friends to NEATs and to our new website. New brochures about NEATs are now

available for you to share with friends.

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, October 20, 2012, 9:00 AM

Where: at Western Country Diner, 1905 S. Sheridan

We hope to see you there! Philip & Nancy Gray

philipgray@earthlink.net

My heart is

so thankful

for all the

wonderful

birthday

wishes this

past Sun-

day. To the

Hospitality Crew, Jennae, Maria, and

Wanda, thank you especially for making

the day so wonderful for me and every-

one. To be loved in community is one of

the great gifts of church. There is no

doubt that we share a great deal of love

at Bethany.

Kelli

OCTOBER

2ND TEX KNOWLAND

3RD CAITLIN WOODS

5TH JON TERRY

6TH BRANDON WILSON

6TH BRIAN WILSON

9TH NANCY HUNT WIRTH

11TH AMY WILSON

12TH MELANIE TIPTON

12TH MYRNA JONES

14TH BRADEN NOOJIN

14TH PRESTON SIPES

15TH STEVE OWEN

16TH STEVE CONRAD

16TH JANE WATERS

16TH PAYTON SIPES

16TH STEVE CRANFORD

20TH LAURA MALLARD

20TH WANDA WALKER

OCTOBER

23RD DON LANIER

23RD BARBARA SMITH

23RD AUBRA KINYON

26TH JUDY KRASE

27TH EMILY FATE

27TH BRIAN SIPES

30TH CATHERINE WOODS

Directory Changes

Please delete the old email address for Jennae Mullins. Here is the new one:

jennaemullins82@gmail.com

Please delete the old email address for Dena Fate. Here is the new one:

denafate1908@gmail.com

Please delete the old email address for Mary Bearden. Here is the new one:

mebearden2012@gmail.com

Oct. 1 Ministerial Appreciation mo. began

Oct. 7 World Communion Sunday

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

Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

Luncheon directly after worship

CROP WALK- after luncheon

Cabinet Meeting 6:15 p.m.

Oct.10-14 Rev. Kelli out-of-town

Oct. 13 Disciples Women meet at 10 a.m.

Oct. 14 Rev. Geoff Brewster - Worship

Reconciliation Offering

Oct. 16 Bethany Community School 1pm

Oct. 17 Bethany Secretary out for Prof. Dev.

Oct. 17-19 BCS Fall Break (no school)

Oct. 20 Breakfast Club 9a.m.

Oct. 21 Stewardship Campaign begins

Oct. 23 Pre-School Fall Festival

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

Bethany Church Calendar

Elders Serving

(Bread, Wine)

Oct 7 Toni Wine Imbler, Steve Bowers

Oct 14 Kelly Kirby, Alice Jane Lanier

Oct 21 Ruth Ann Fate, Tommie Kinyon

Oct 28 Marilyn Bowers, Toni Wine Imbler

Deacons Serving

(Door/Acolyte, Door/Prayer)

Oct 7 Mike Cross, Megan Castles

Oct 14 Maria Taveau, Steve Fate

Oct 21 Nick Crews, Jesse Fate

Oct 28 Loren Krase, Judy Krase