Disciples Christian Church
Worshipping God
Welcoming People
Working for Ministries of Justice and Care
5800 Douglas Lane
Bartlesville, OK 74006
918.333.1372
8:30 AM & 10:45 AM Worship Services
9:30 AM Adult, Youth & Children's Sunday School
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A Church That Values Families.
"We visited a bunch of places, looking for a church home. After going to Disciples, my 8-year-old said, "We've found our church."
And we have."
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for students of all ages
An Open-Minded Church.
"I like this church because
of the theology. They don't tell you what "the Truth" is,
but they support you in
finding out for yourself.
And they're fun too!"
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what we believe
A Church That Puts Love Above Fear
"I like DCC because they don't try to scare you. The message is always positive, thought-provokin and loving. The people are honest and real. They care."
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A Church That Works
To Change the World
"We wanted a church that understood the importance of service in the community, one that was bigger than it's own congregation."
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Outreach programs
Outreach News
- Super Sunday's SOUPER Bowl - Feb. 5
- Become an Agape Volunteer
- Daughters of Lot Breakfast- Feb. 4
DCC News
- Change in 10:45 Service
- Join Hymn Selection Committee
- 2012 Directory
- Leadership Training School
- Are You a Poet and Don't Know It?
- 2011 Mid-Year Report
Welcome
Welcome to our website. Our hope is that it will give you a glimpse of the unique congregation that is Disciples Christian Church and entice you to visit us some Sunday morning real soon.
The name of our congregation is, in a sense, our mission. The life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth set our agenda, as we seek nothing more than to be his followers – his disciples – in word and deed.
No creeds define what one must believe at DCC. We stress liberty of conscience, while urging everyone to become partners with God in building that kingdom on earth to which Jesus testified.
Disciples Christian Church is not a church for everyone, but it is a place that those of us here think of as home. We would like nothing better than for you to consider making our home your home.
Bill Inglish
Disciples Christian Church was born in January of 1964 when 50 families from First Christian downtown were commissioned to start a new congregation on the east side of Bartlesville, with the Rev. Dr. G.L. (Andy) Messenger serving as our first minister.
We are part of a denomination known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the oldest denomination with roots in American soil. Our denomination's name represents two movements that came together on the western frontier in the early 1800's.
Father and son Scottish Presbyterians, Thomas and Alexander Campbell, believed strongly that no Christians should ever be denied partaking of the Lord's Supper and preferred the name Disciples of Christ.
Another Presbyterian, Barton W. Stone, who liked the name Christian, was a zealous advocate of church unity, believing nothing should separate Christian people. The two movements united in 1832.
Today the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) consists of nearly 700,000 members in almost 4,000 congregations around the United States and Canada.
The Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, pastor of Disciples Christian Church in Bartlesville from 1997 to 2006, serves as General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and preached at the National Prayer Service in Washington, D.C., the day after President Barak Obama's inauguration.
The central focus of our life together is the communion table, where we observe the Lord's Supper every week, believing that Jesus is the host who invites any who will to partake.
We stress ecumenism, meaning we do not consider ourselves to be the only Christians, but work closely with churches of all denominations to spread the love of Christ locally and globally.
Though we generally practice baptism by immersion, we honor all forms of baptism, accepting into membership those baptized by other means.
Most of our teaching and preaching focuses around the Bible. We take the Scriptures seriously, though not always literally, and consider the mind and heart equal partners in faith.
Local churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are congregationally governed. They call their own ministers, own their own property, worship as they felt led by God, and support and participate in denominational activities as they see fit.
Senior Pastor Bill Inglish
Bill Inglish is a native Oklahoman who has been senior minister of Disciples Christian Church since May of 2007. His wife Connie is Director of Employer Services for the Pension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and they have one daughter, Angela, who lives and works in Uganda..
Previously Bill pastored congregations in Stillwater, Oklahoma, McPherson, Kansas, and Fairview Heights, Illinois, and has served beyond the local church in variety of positions, including the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the board of Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa.
He is a graduate of the late Phillips University in Enid (Bachelor of Arts), Phillips Graduate Seminary (Master of Divinity) and Eden Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry).
Bill knows far more about the history of golf than any person should and does hilarious impersonations of being a golfer any times he tees it up.
Youth Director Markquis Yirsa
Information coming soon!
Change in 10:45 Service
We are trying something new and would appreciate your feedback. The choir anthem is being placed earlier in the service with the hope that early church singers and servers might be able to join us in the choir without attending two services. They will then be free to leave and all choir members could move to sit with their families if they would like. This is often done in churches with two services because singers and musicians are quite valuable. (Choir rehearsal is at 7:30 Wednesday evenings. It's FUN and excellent therapy!) Please let Marilou Bork, Carol Hildabrand or Adele Moore know your thoughts.
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Join the Hymn Selection Committee
The Worship Commission is open to adding folks to the hymn selection committee for the second service. If you have an interest in working with this committee, please contact Adele Moore or Carol Hildabrand.
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2012 Directory
Preparation for the 2012 Directory is underway. If you have any changes to your address, phone numbers, or e-mail please contact the office at 918.333.1372 or discipleschristian_sbcglobal.net.
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*Planting Hope, Growing Faith*
Be a part of the Regional Church’s 20th Annual
Leadership Training School
When: Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Where: First Christian Church, Oklahoma City
Time: 8:30AM - 12:45 PM
Cost: $50/Congregation or $8/Individual, Lunch $10/Person
There will be two 1 1/4 hour sessions offering a variety of classes for clergy, congregational staff and leaders, church school teachers, youth and children’s workers, and children. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!
Opening worship starts at 9:00 and includes the keynote address by the Rev. Dr. Richard Hamm. The class list and registration forms for this event are available at the Welcome Center. For more information call (405) 528-3577 or visit the Regional Church website: www.okdisciples.org.
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Are You a Poet And Don'’t Know It?
As you come in the west door of the church, you may notice a tree. This isn’t a Christmas tree, but a Poet-tree. What the bony limbs of this tree need are some leaves. On the leaves you are invited to write something that speaks to you of thanksgiving. Poems need not be original or even good, just something that expresses your gratitude (scripture is certainly acceptable). How many leaves can we put on our poet-tree?
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Outreach Events
Wake up every morning and ask, "How can I change the world today?"
-McManus
Our outreach mission: To involve as many members of Disciples Christian Church as possible in being a source of Good News to "the least of these" in our community and our world.
PERSONAL CONSUMPTION GARDENS
Outreach Projects
FEB. 5 - Super Sunday!
Noon: Souper Bowl
Join us, Sunday, Feb. 5, following the second service, for our 4th annual Souper Bowl luncheon benefitting CONCERN. For a donation you will be able to sample a variety of mouth-watering soups. While the "sports world" will be spending thousands of dollars on the Super Bowl game, we will be benefiting those who go hungry in Bartlesville.
Donations are encouraged and appreciated! If you would like to give $50 or more and are a COP retiree or employee, please remember that COP will match your funds if you bring a matching fund form with you. (Checks must be made out to CONCERN in order to get the matching funds.)
If you can bring a crock-pot full of soup to share, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Questions? Call Pat Brown.
Donations for CONCERN
In addition to the anticipated gridiron battle, many churches have added to the tradition by turning Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 5) into Souper Sunday as a reminder to restock shelves at the local food pantry. If you have not participated in the past, Churches United for Community CONCERN would like to encourage you to join this tradition and help out those at the opposite end of the spectrum from the folks you will be
watching in the annual spectacular.
Monetary contributions can always be put to good use to purchase items offered at a low price at the Tulsa Food Bank. If you prefer to provide food items here is a suggested list:
Canned vegetables (Green peas, Carrots, Greens, Spinach, Refried beans), Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-roni, Stew/Chili, Ravioli/Spaghetti-o¹s, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mac-n-cheese, Cold cereal, Hot cereal, Dry milk, Instant potatoes, Flour/Sugar, Saltines, Jello or Pudding, Coffee/Tea
Happy Super/Souper Sunday!
Become an Agape Volunteer!
Did you know that DCC provides volunteers to serve at Agape Mission each month? The following members have given their time and energy to serve during 2011: Roger Alexander, Barbara Barger, Gary Buttman, John Henry Cain, Jerry Deffenbaugh, Nola Deffenbaugh, Lillian Fitzgerald, Bill Inglish and Edward Smith.
You, too, can be involved in this sharing of talents. Our slot on the Agape calendar is the 4th Wednesday of each month from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Mary Helen Buttman is the volunteer coordinator - please call if you would like to serve our community in this way.
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Daughters of Lot Breakfast
Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center has announced its annual Daughters of Lot Breakfast, which benefits their program to subsidize counseling fees for victims of sexual abuse. The "Celebration of Hope" will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at the Adams Blvd. Church of Christ. The guest speaker will be Tessa Heard, Mrs. West Texas International 2012.
Again this year Outreach Commission at DCC is sponsoring a table for eight. If you would like to attend, please call Mary Helen Buttman at 918.333.8921. Tickets are $25 and will not be sold at the door. If the DCC table fills up, you may still attend the breakfast.
Outreach Ministries
Ministries at DCC extend beyond our front door. We work to make a difference in our neighborhoods and the wider community.
Youth work at Concern restocking the kitchen and pantry.
Souper Bowl, an annual event with proceeds going to Concern.
Daughters of Lot fund-raising brunch.
Samaritan Counseling
Phillips Seminary
Habitat for Humanity
Martha's Task
Agape Mission
Camp Christian
Car Repair Clinic
Lighthouse for the homeless assistance
*An extension of the Outreach effort reaches into Nicaragua with an annual mission trip to Chacraseca, Nicaragua to assist in funding and building houses.
Mid-Year Report.pdf
Christian worship is meant to give God thanks and praise and to transform people’s lives into faithful disciples of Jesus of Nazareth. We typically have two services each Sunday, one informal at 8:30. the other, a bit more formal, at 10:45.
Central to both services is the Lord’s Supper. This weekly ritual, to which everyone is invited, is a symbol of God’s grace and spirit, as we are empowered to leave the table and go into the world to witness and serve in the name of the one who is Lord of our lives.
Church School - 9:30am
Nursery - infants to 5 years old - Della Wilson
Children & Youth Classes - Co-chairs, Marit Grant and Alice-Ann Shiflet
Children's Church - 10:50am
Ages 4 through 6th grade
Classes Curriculum
Childrens' Church
Worship and Wonder
Pre-School
"Rock Solid Building, a Heart of Faith"
Kindergarten through middle school
"One Room Sunday School." Once a month the children will be doing cooking in connection with the story.
Grades 8 through 12
"Reel Issues", which uses video to generate discussions and Bible reference.
Youth Ministries
Chi Rho and CYF for youth meet at least once a week and are lead by
our Youth Director, Markquis Yirsa.
Adult Classes
Modern Literature
Study contemporary books related to Bible or spiritual growth.
Young Adult
Use variety of curricula to help members connect with biblical teaching.
Modern Literature Class:
"Saving Jesus From the Church"
Study starts Oct. 9
The Modern Literature Class is beginning a new book study. The title of the new book we have selected to read and discuss together is "Saving Jesus From the Church" by Robin Meyers, UCC pastor in Oklahoma City. On the back cover it says the book is "a bold call to restore Christianity's true mission: Following Jesus. The marriage of bad theology and hypocritical behavior by the church has eroded our spiritual lives. Taking the best of biblical scholarship, Meyers recasts core Christian concepts in an effort to save Christianity from its obsession with personal salvation. Not a plea to try something brand new, but rather the recovery of something very old, Saving Jesus from the Church shows us what it means to follow Jesus's teachings today." Kevin Bennett will lead a discussion of the "Prologue" and the beginning of Chapter 1 this next Sunday (Oct 9). Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting new study. Books are available for $5.00 (and that's a really good buy) Here are some comments about the book by well known preachers and authors:
"The time is right for this book and this book is right for the time." (Fred B. Craddock, Bandy Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament Emeritus, Emory University )
"With crisply prophetic joy, Meyers calls seekers and believers alike to leave belief about God behind in favor of becoming imitators of Jesus. We can save Jesus from the church, and in doing so, recreate faith communities freed from hypocrisy and filled with hope." (Diana Butler Bass, author of Christianity for the Rest of Us)
"Every once in a while, a book comes along that changes everything. This is the book. It is scholarly, pastoral, prophetic, and eloquent--all in equal measure. Robin Meyers has spoken truth to power, and the church he loves will never be the same." (Desmond Tutu )
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Time to Order
Anyone interested in ordering “Upper Room Disciplines 2012” can do so at the Welcome Center. Regular print is $12.00; large print is $15.00. A companion Calendar and Journal for personal reflection is also available for $16. The deadline for ordering is November 6!
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Children's Sabbath Pizza Party
Immediately following Children's Sabbath on October 16 there will be a pizza party. If you wish to attend, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Pizza and brownies will be provided for all children and youth; adults who would like to participate please talk to Marit Grant - donations are appreciated!
Alternative Christmas Plans Underway
Once again it’s time to prepare for Alternative Christmas at Disciples Christian Church. This week three SERRV catalogs will be placed on a table in the Fellowship Hall for you to look through and order items for yourself. (Please do not remove the catalogs from this area.) Some yellow order blanks are provided. Orders will be accepted through Sunday, October 9. Those items will be shipped by the end of October. Alternative Christmas is scheduled for the first weekend of November—on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6. Watch for further details about the activities that will take place during that weekend.
Northeast Area Assembly
The Northeast Area Assembly will be held October 8, 2011 at Eastside Christian Church in Tulsa. Starting at 8:30AM, the event includes special music presentations, booth displays and more. The keynote speaker is Rev. R. Wayne Calhoun Sr.. Workshop presenters are Rev. Ray Hickman and Rev. Bethany Albrecht. The cost is $10/Adult and $5/child. Youth programs and a nursery will be available. For more information call 918.743.6202.
Elders: Jane Thompson, Kevin Bjornen, Jane Fisher
Deacons: Tim Collins, Val Hadden, Maggie Humble, Michael Shiflet
Layleaders: Janie and Sara Thompson
Ushers: Mavis and John Smith
Children's Church: Tonai Foust, Jonathan Wilson
Sound Technician: Gary Stephens
Van Driver: Bill Fisher
SUN., JAN. 29
8:30 AM & 10:45 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Adult, Youth & Children's Sunday
4:00 PM OA Meeting
MON. JAN. 30
12:15 Prayer Group
7:00 PM AA
TUES. JAN. 31
6:15 PM Scouts
7:00 PM Evangelism
WED. Feb. 1
7:00 AM Morning Meditation Group
6:00 PM Youth Group
7:30 PM Choir
THURS. Feb. 2
9:00 Mary Group- Sandra Skinner
1:30 Sarah Group - Sandra Foster
7:00 PM Lydia Group - TBA
7:00 PM Scouts
SAT. Feb. 4
8:30-12:45 Leadership Training Seminar in OKC
9:30 AM Daughters of Lot Breakfast
SUN., Feb. 5
Super Sunday - bring donations for CONCERN
Noon: Souper Bowl Lunch
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A message from CONCERN:
We Need Your Help
Area food pantries are facing difficult times due to the critical shortages being experienced at the food bank in Tulsa (the source of our most economical food purchases). Many have been forced to close temporarily as food supplies dwindle. Our shelves at CONCERN are often nearly bare!
You can help a hungry neighbor by purchasing items from the "CONCERN Needs" list (see below) and bringing it to church on Sunday. OR, make it easy on yourself and donate money - we’ll purchase the food for you and add it to the display. WATCH OUR MOUNTAIN GROW!!!
The number of clients at the CONCERN pantry continues to increase as food supplies shrink. Many of our neighbors are fighting a losing battle as food prices rise, unemployment looms, and fixed incomes seem smaller and smaller. You can make a difference! Bring your donated food or financial contribution to church between October 13 and November 13. We can build a mountain and reduce hunger in Bartlesville!
CONCERN Needs:
Baking mix, powdered milk, flour, sugar, corn muffin mix, pancake mix, cereal, bread, oatmeal, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, jello, pudding, apple juice, soup, ramen noodles, canned chicken, tuna, spam, beef stew, canned chili, ravioli, canned veggies and fruit, apple sauce, group turkey hot dogs, eggs, butter, pasta, rice, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes
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