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Update on ODW Area Meetings and Fall Retreats 2020

Usually, August is a busy month for our Oklahoma Disciples Women Areas who would normally be having meetings and taking registrations for Fall Retreats.

Central Area Women:
According to Central Area Director, Jeannie Atkins the Central Area Women are considering a scaled-down meeting with no food and many precautions in place. Their cabinet will decide by mid-August about the meeting which is usually during the last week of August.

Northeast Area Women:
Northeast Area Director, Delois Guess states they will not have a retreat but are considering an alternative activity through social media during the weekend of October 2-3, 2020.

Northwest Area Women:
Northwest Co-Director, Sally Wheeler reports cancellation of their August Missionary Brunch and Fall Retreat. Sally is working on the Northwest Area booklet to be completed by mid-August. Sally is also looking at ways to engage the women through current technology.

Southeast Area Women:
Southeast Director, Mary Mueller has also had to cancel meetings and fall retreat. Mary also serves on the Texoma Christian Camp Board. Mary states that cancellations have been hard on the camp. Camp benefits our youth. They are able to hold events like Water Weekend for the youth since the camp has a dock on a lake. If you feel led to make a donation, you may send a check to: Texoma Christian Camp, PO Box 135, Ardmore, OK 73402-0135

Southwest Area Women:
Southwest Co-directors are Pam Shepherd and Marilyn Bohlender. The Southwest Area Women haven’t met as a group since the fall of 2017 but over the last few years Marilyn has stayed connected through church visits in Southwest Oklahoma. Marilyn found all to be warm, caring, thriving groups doing exciting things. Often Pam and other women of SW Oklahoma took turns traveling with Marilyn. Marilyn reports being very glad she was able to visit so many churches before the onset of Covid-19.

Stay connected with Oklahoma Disciples Women Facebook page as well as on the Oklahoma Region’s website and monthly e-newsletter.

Always keep your faith in the foremost of things

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ODW Encounter 2020 is Cancelled but “Be Ready!”

Instead of Encounter this year, take that time for Encounter and use it to “Be Ready!”

Yes, this means there will not be an Encounter 2020; yes, with heavy hearts we canceled Encounter. Encounter was destined to be a good one with Rev. Dr. Christal Williams, Regional Minister of Tennessee as our speaker. Coordinators Tara Dew and Sally Wheeler had already put in a lot of work for Encounter and we thank them for all the prep work they did.

Back to my first statement of “Be Ready!” When we are able to have Encounter again, make sure you are ready for all it has to offer: ready to be uplifted, ready to be transformed, and ready to be more connected.

How you prepare to “Be Ready” is up to you. I know some of you have extra time on your hands and others are busier than they have ever been. At the top of your list, please include prayer. Plan ways to be more spiritually connected whether it is to read scriptures and devotions, listen to scripture inspired music, or listen to all the on-line services that our churches have produced. Here is a link from our Regional website to worship online.

Encourage each other to find ways to keep yourselves positive and spiritually uplifted. Please post and periodically check our Oklahoma Disciples Women Facebook created by our VP of Reachout, Sally Wheeler. Also, check the Regional website for information okdisciples.org and the Regional eNewsletter Regional Roundup for Disciples Women news.

Prayers and Blessings,
Marilyn Bohlender, ODW President
580-483-5110

Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”

CCOK3012021-06-24T13:37:52-05:00Jun 15, 2020|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Words From the ODW President: Be Moved and Share Rev. Terri Hord Owen’s Letter

Dear Disciples Women,

In the midst of dealing with Covid-19, there is news of an act not typical of the police officers that I know and it brings pain to my innermost being. I turn to the scriptures for consoling. Psalm 46:1 (NIV) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

As individuals we see the progress in our own mindset and relationships; we also see the progress across our region from the invaluable Pro-Reconcilation Anti-racism (PRAR) training last year. These things are only a beginning to making the steps needed to alleviate the problems many face because of race.

Do not let the actions of those who resort to violent acts distract from those who desire change to be brought about by peaceful means. Realize there are many more who want an end to any cases of racism and hatred without violence using peaceful means. We know as Christians, racism and hatred is against the teachings of Jesus Christ.

As Disciples Women we celebrate our differences and bring our differences together to focus on one direction as reflected in our ODW mission statement based on Micah 6:8: “To be a conduit for diverse connections empowering each woman to find her voice and live out her call and to live out the teaching of Micah 6:8” (From IDWM) Micah 6:8 (NIV) He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Please read this letter from Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and if moved as I was, show her that Oklahoma is behind her. Please share. https://disciples.org/congregations/we-need-to-be-the-church-we-say-we-are/

She also has a Facebook with numerous moving posts including ‘We need to be the Church we say we are’ which I encourage you to read.

Stay focused on God and our Christian teaching. In spite of discouraging news, be uplifted in the fact that we know whose daughters we are.~

Prayers for peace,
Marilyn Bohlender ODW President

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

CCOK3012020-06-09T12:26:35-05:00Jun 8, 2020|Disciples Women|Comments Off

March 28, 2020: NE Area Disciples Women Spring Meeting CANCELED

This meeting has been canceled for now. Details on future gatherings will follow.

Please join the Northeast Area Disciples Women for their Spring Meeting on March 28, 2020 at Claremore First Christian Church (200 E. 5th Street, Claremore, OK) from 10am – noon. Door open at 9:30 am. Program starts at 10 am. The guest speaker is Rev. Cecilia Tolley. She will speak about “My Path: A Journey to Racial Reconciliation”. Please make a reservation here. Cost is $10 (including lunch), please pay at the door.

If you have any questions about this event of Disciples Women please contact Marilyn Bohlender, ODW President at 580-483-5110 or [email protected]

CCOK3012020-04-01T17:17:47-05:00Mar 3, 2020|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Application Process is Now Open for Woman-to-Woman Worldwide Southern Asia 2020

Disciples Home Mission has announced that the application process for “Woman to Woman Worldwide – Southern Asia 2020” is now open. Please click here to read more about Woman-to-Woman Worldwide and to get all the details about the application process.

CCOK3012020-01-14T13:09:47-06:00Jan 14, 2020|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Jan. 28: Central Area Disciples Women Winter 2020 Meeting

Please plan to join the Central Area Disciples Women on January 28, 2020 at Wildewood Christian Church (6900 North Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK) for the Central Area Disciples Women Winter Meeting.

Lisa Blacknoll from “Filling Tummies“, a feeding ministry in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas will speak about this amazing ministry in Oklahoma City. The In-Kind Service Project will support Filling Tummies, by bringing fruit cups, individual oatmeal cups, ready-to-eat food items, granola bars and other portable food items.

SCHEDULE:

9:30am: Coffee and Fellowship
10am: Meeting and Program
Noon: Lunch ($8 pay at the door)

RSVP by January 21st to Cheryl Factory 405-694-3344 (C) or 405-427-8002 (H)

CCOK3012020-01-09T13:42:27-06:00Jan 9, 2020|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Just Women 2020 Bible Study: Pre-Order Before Dec. 1, 2019

Pre-Order your JUST WOMEN 2020 Bible Study before December 1, 2019 and pay no postage!

The 2020 Bible Study is titled “Healing & Wholeness”. It includes stories of healing abound in the Bible, in both the Old Testament and New testament, offering readers encouragement that God desires human wholeness – shalom for individuals and communities. This eight-session Bible study will explore Old Testament stories of God’s healing – whether in body, mind, or soul – and what that might mean for twenty-first century Christians.

Each Bible Study is just $15.00! Order your copy by clicking on this link: Just Women Bible Study Pre-Order or you can send your check, made payable to Just Women.

Mail to:
Just Women
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206

CCOK3012019-10-24T13:57:06-05:00Oct 24, 2019|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Bouquet of Roses: Pictures from the Womens ROSES Event

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the Disciples Women ROSES Event at First Christian Church Tulsa. The R.O.S.E.S. acronym stands for Regions of the Sun Equipping and Serving. The ROSES event featured uplifting worship, enlightening lectures and a moving dramatic portrayal of women in the Bible. Those attending had the opportunity to meet General Minister and President, the Reverend Terri Hord Owens.

We thank each of you for making this event so meaningful. Please enjoy a few pictures from the event.

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Oct. 22, 2019: Central Area Disciples Women Meeting

Please join the Central Area Disciples Women on October 22, 2019 at First Christian Church Norman for the next Central Area Disciples Women Meeting. You do not need to live in the central area in order to attend this meeting. Come meet new friends.

When: October 22, 2019
Where: First Christian Church Norman, 220 South Webster, Norman, OK

SCHEDULE:

9:30am Coffee and Fellowship
10am Meeting and Program
12pm Lunch $8 (pay at door) RSVP by Oct 15th to 405-329-2192
Speaker: Lori Turner of Ally’s House in support of pediatric cancer families of Oklahoma
In-kind Service Project: Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes, gift bags, boxes, bows, tape, and tissue paper

CCOK3012019-10-07T11:05:21-05:00Oct 7, 2019|Disciples Women|Comments Off

Sept. 13 -14, 2019: Disciples Women Roses Event Register Today!

The Disciples Women ROSES (Regions of the Sun, Equipping and Serving) Event will take place on September 13 – 14, 2019 at First Christian Church, Tulsa.
(913 South Boulder, Tulsa, OK 74119)

The theme is “ROSES Everywhere: Empowering Women for God’s Call“. There will be opportunities for fellowship, learning and worshiping together.

Registration is now open. Register here.
Download the registration flyer

Friday, September 13, 2019 Guest Speaker – Rev. Terri Hord Owens 7pm:

Rev. Owens serves as the General Minister & President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States & Canada.

Saturday, September 14, 2019 Guest Speakers:

9:15 A.M. Bernard Brandon Scott, Ph.D, Dr. Scott is the Darbeth Distinguished Professor of New Testmament at Phillips Theological Seminary. He is the author & editor of many books, & is a charter member of the Jesus Seminar.
10:30 A.M. Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison, Dr. Lisa Davison is the Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible & the Denominational Formation Director for Disciples of Christ students at Phillips Theological Seminary.
1:30 P.M. Aliye Shimi, Ms. Shimi is the 2016 Oklahoma Muslim of the Year. She is the co-founder of the Peace Project & helped found the #IStandForPeace campaign.
3:00 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. The Bible Women’s Project, This play explores the women of the Old & New Testaments as seen through the eyes of female Eastern Nazarene College students.

Registration Fee: $40 (Lunch Included)
Registration Deadline is September 6, 2019

Hotel Accommodations: Call the hotel manager, Stephanie Carper at 918-585-5898 to book a room.

Holiday Inn: Tulsa City Center
17 W. 7th St.
Tulsa, OK 74119
(855) 914-1748

CCOK3012019-08-26T10:01:00-05:00Aug 26, 2019|Disciples Women|Comments Off