photo by Doug Brush June 12, 2016 southtulsa.org volume XXVI, no. 30

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1 photo by Doug Brush June 12, 2016 southtulsa.org volume XXVI, no. 30

2 Q and A with Your Pastor by Dr. Eric Costanzo 1 Thessalonians 2:13: And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. It has been a whirlwind of activity and immersion the last couple of weeks as my family has begun settling in here at STBC. Above anything else I have noticed, I am extremely impressed with our church s commitment to God s Word that points in every way to the good news about Jesus Christ. As the verse above says, God s Word truly is at work here at STBC, and it is evident in your lives, speech, and actions. As I continue to get to know you all better, I would like to give you more opportunities to know me better. In the weeks leading up to my first Sunday, individuals and groups have asked me several great questions. Many of those questions have had common themes or subjects, but not everyone has had the chance to hear the answers. For the next two Sunday evenings, I would like to give our entire church that opportunity again. Tonight, I will answer the questions listed below and we can also have dialogue as the opportunity presents itself. How would you describe the essentials of your faith and doctrine? Why are you a Baptist and why should our church stay Baptist? Are you an expositional teacher and preacher and why? What is your overall ministry philosophy for our church? What is your philosophy on missions? How will you emphasize ministry to our families; and to preschoolers, children, and youth? How do you see our church serving the community of Tulsa in more effective ways? During this next week I would like for you, as my new church family, to submit some questions to me that I can answer on the following Sunday (6/19). You can ask personal questions, theological questions, practical questions, or anything else you would like to ask. Depending on the number of questions received, I might not be able to cover all. So please submit your questions to me ASAP at eric@southtulsa.org or you can leave them with Carolyn Larkin at the reception desk. You can follow me on and read more at my website, ericcostanzo.me. Fore Kids! Men s Golf Tournament Benefiting Baptist Children s Home, Owasso Monday, June 20 at Bailey Ranch Golf Club, Owasso. Flights: 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fees: $75 Golf Green Fee/ Donation. Register online at obhc.org or contact Donna Brooks, (918) ministerial staff Dr. Eric Costanzo Pastor eric@stbc.net Philip Stephens Music philip@stbc.net Dave Bender Administration & Media dave@stbc.net Dru Finley Discipleship & Development dru@stbc.net Connie Faurot Children connie@stbc.net Debbie Steen Preschool debbie@stbc.net Mary Ann Stephens Music Associate maryann@stbc.net Karen Pirtle Youth Associate karen@stbc.net publication deadlines The Channel Wednesday Messenger Wrap Monday TableTalk Tuesday Please all submissions to Kim Hayes by 10:00 a.m. at kim@stbc.net on the cover Youth Choir 2 June 12, 2016 the channel

3 Welcome New Members Isaac Sweaney, by baptism Church in Action connecting to God and one another Church on Mission changing our community and world Judy Jennewein, by letter Eric & Rebecca Costanzo, Adin, Noah Costanzo, by letter Pies Needed for SMAK Pie Fellowship Friday Night Following the presentation of Dr. Newheart s Neck-Up Check-Up, Friday, June 17, 7:00 p.m., the SMAK children and their families will go to Fellowship Hall to enjoy a piece of pie. STBC family, if you can furnish a pie or two, please contact Chris, This is a great time to come and meet people from our community that do not have a church home. Let s make everyone feel welcome at STBC! Giving Ministry Financial Plan...3,506,887 Actual MFP Receipts...3,357,222 General Fund... 91,966 Building Fund... 2,770 Sunday Bible Study Adults Youth...56 Children...78 Preschool...94 Unclassified...10 Total Weekday Bible Studies Adult, Youth, Women s, Precept Music & Worship Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, Praise Team Stephen Ministry Care Receivers...10 Care Givers...25 GriefShare afternoon - evening Participants Facilitators Early Learning Program... For more information about these ministries and how you can be involved, check out our online scorecard at Jail Ministry Prayed to Receive Christ...10 Bibles Distributed...34 Quarterlies Distributed...80 Tract Ministry The Ministry Center Volunteers...31 People Helped Medical Clinic... 8 Salvations... 1 Worship Service Online LIVE Views... 6,179 (U.S. 3,798; International Legend at Mingo Brookdale Broken Autumn Leaves Prairie Clare The Arbors... Burgundy Place... Legend at Tulsa Storey Oaks...28 Total... 6,313 ON DEMAND Views.... 2,065 (U.S. 805; International 1,260) Cities Represented...37 Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Dallas, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Jenks, Chicago, Denver, Odessa, San Antonio, Sapulpa, Bartlesville, Branson, Claremore, Pryor Creek, Arvada, Bellevue, Blanchard, Bristol, Colorado Springs, Glenpool, Grapevine, Krum, New York, Owasso, Raymor, Virginia Beach, Washington, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Omaha, Fort Worth, Calgary, Glenwood, Greenville, Jay, Yukon the channel June 12,

4 please pray for... Breanna Allen Keely Archer Jacqueline Arterburn Kathy Austin Jannelle Babb William Bass Mary Baucam Clark Bolding Holly Bowlby Hazel Browning Don Burris Karen Byrd Pam Campbell Gary Chapman Delores Chapman Howard Chapman Kathleen Cleary Jacob Chesnut Kaye Cole Bernice Cuaderes Jim Davis Darla Dirrim Ashlyn Dirteater Joy Disler Craig Donnelly Annabelle Doolin Carrol Dukes Kelsey Easterwood Don Edmondson Ann Eldridge David Eldridge Tammy Ezell Lane & Evie Fleming Freya & Lennox Foster Mark Grubb Ron Harvey Sonja Harvey Gene Hatfield Ginny Hensley s mom Steve Herman Family Faye Hicks Kaden Howard Patricia Howard Katherine Johnson Tonya Johnson Josh Jordan Rachel Key Beverly Kieffer Regina Kring Bonnie Latshaw Mildred Lawson Erik Lazdins Betty Little Marsha Mabry s Dad Mike Malone Rozetta Marple Claire Marquardt Jim McElroy Doug McFarlin Gary Meece Greg Moran Sharon Morris Elizabeth Moses Orvalyn Murphy Mike Nelson Naedene Neumeyer Jackie Newman Oleta Monica Oliva Roger Peacock John Peterson Laura Platt Heather Priddy Jon Randall Mike Richardson s Mom Joyce Robertson Nadine Robinson Shechem Romoser Bob Ross Dylan Rowe Gary & Shirley Ryan Mary Jo Sanders Barbara Shores Logan Short Frank Sims J.T. Smith Judy Smith Temple Smith Family Annie Thurber Jason Toomey Becky Tuttle Glenn Varner John Vick Perri Voge Melissa Warren Danny Wasson Bill Weir Dominic (Wilkinson) Katie Wilkinson Elijah Wilkinson Ron Williams Dixie Woodard Arnold Zeller Charlene Zeller If you have a prayer request, an update or a change, please contact Carolyn in the church office at or carolyn@stbc.net. SUMMER MUSIC ACTIVITY FOR KIDS BEGINS MONDAY! The time for PreSMAK and SMAK is here! The theme for PreSMAK is Love Notes from God. Boys and girls will rotate around three classrooms learning truths from the Bible. Children will make instruments, sing fun songs and participate in exciting activities that teach musical concepts and spiritual truths about what the Bible says. PreSMAK is June 13-15, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (ages 3 years-kindergarten). There will also be a special Praise ntation for children and parents Wednesday, June 15, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. The cost for PreSMAK is $20. Each child will receive a t-shirt and a CD. It s not too late to enroll online at southtulsa.org or at the table by the Preschool Welcome Center. The theme for SMAK is Dr. Newheart s Neck-Up Check-Up. Boys and girls will sing songs, have movement and instrument activities and learn an entire musical in just one week as they learn that God is concerned about what we see, hear, speak and what is in our hearts. SMAK is June 13-17, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (finished grade 1-grade 6). The boys and girls will learn the musical in one week and present it on Friday evening in the gym, followed by a Pie Fellowship. Each child should bring a sack lunch and drink each day. The cost for SMAK is $30. This includes a t-shirt and the entrance fees for each of the daily activities. Monday will see a movie in the gym at STBC; Tuesday and Wednesday half of the group will go bowling (wear socks) and the other half will go to the Jenks High School Planetarium; Thursday we will go to Bounce U (bring socks) and Friday we will present the musical at Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living at 1:00 p.m. SMAK is full for this year! Both programs are incredible opportunities for children to learn more about God and His plan for their lives as they learn fun music and have fantastic activities! Please pray for the preschool and children s music camps. Youth Choir Tour The Youth Choir has returned from their tour to Waco, Texas last week. They worked with Mission Waco in ministry projects including their homeless shelter. They also sang at churches and retirement homes. They returned Saturday night, June 4 and their STBC home concert was Sunday evening, June students and 13 sponsors participated in the trip. A big thanks goes to the STBC family for their prayers, encouragement, and support. 4 June 12, 2016 the channel

5 Tip of the Month from the Safety & Security Committee Since it s tornado season in Oklahoma, your Safety & Security Committee would like you to know that there are designated tornado shelter areas in our building. You can see a map of those areas by going to the Resources tab on our website s homepage, and clicking on the Safety & Security line. There are also shelter signs on the walls in those areas. Don t worry about your children, all teachers are informed about the designated shelter areas for preschool and children in the building. Men s Cookout - June 18 Join us for a Men s Ministry cookout starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at Wes Webb s house (11113 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137). We will be serving up hamburgers, hot links, brats, hot dogs and all the fixins. Eat as much as you want, we won t judge. We would like to know how many to plan for - please RSVP on the website, southtulsa. org - on the Men s Ministry page, under Adults. This will be a great time of fellowship with the men of South Tulsa Baptist Church. Men, feel free to bring your sons. We hope to see you there. Seattle Mission Trip July we will be taking a mission trip to the Seattle, Washington area to support The Hallows church. We will help them as they try to love their community with the love of Christ and put on a sports camp. If you would be interested in participating or would like to find out more information contact Wes Webb, weswebb@cox.net or Dru Finley, dru@stbc.net. STAY CONNECTED by Dru Finley On the Anvil We live in a world that has more opinions than it has people. If you re not sure about that statement, just ask someone and they ll give you their opinion. But, whether they realize it or not every person moves past opinion to bias. It rings out in every person s heart. Whether an atheist, agnostic, or a Christian, we all have our bias. It is not a matter of whether one is biased or not. It is really a question of which bias is the best bias with which to be biased. Therefore one must ask, how can the best bias be determined? To answer this question we must look to see what is the thing that is forming our bias. You can easily substitute the word bias with worldview, because that is what a bias is. It is that thing by which every other thing in a Help boys and girls experience exciting Bible stories, amazing crafts, music, snacks and recreation. How can you help? m Babies* m Ones* m Twos m Threes m Fours & Fives m Kindergarten m Preschool Music m Preschool Crafts m Preschool Missions m PS Recreation m VBS Fun Night name phone number/s m 1st Grade m 2nd Grade m 3rd Grade m 4th Grade m 5th Grade m 6th Grade m Children s Music m Children s Crafts m Children s Missions m CH Recreation m Anywhere Needed *Must be 18 years or older to work in these classes. Please place this form in the offering plate, return it to the church office, or give it to Connie Faurot or Debbie Steen. person s life operates out of, or is defined by. It not only defines the person, but it defines the beliefs that shape that person. For the Christian there is one thing that we must allow our bias to be formed from, and that is the Word of God. The Bible is the thing that is to shape everything about us, we are not to shape the Bible. Where we differ in thought to the Bible we are to come continuted on page 6 the channel June 12,

6 FirstSteps PRESCHOOL MINISTRY etc 8:30 June 12 hostess: Room 101 Room 102 Room 111 Room 105 Room 108 Room 109 Debbie Steen Bobby & Julie Rosene Brenda Negahban, Kendra & Kelsey Thompson Susan Moya, Caitlin Everett Sam Pogue, Molly Dudley Barbara Tuttle, Erin Zimmerman Deanna, Larry & Dillon Smith etc 10:45 June 12 hostess: Room 101 Room 102 Room 111 Room 105 Room 107 Room 108 Room 109 Room 114 Lila Johnson Karen & Mike Bright Brenda Negahban, Georgeann Hiebert Susan Moya, Caitlin Everett Sam Pogue, Molly Dudley Michelle Dudley, Brittany Moore Jessica & Justin Roye Jenny McMinn Nathan & Amanda Reagan etc 8:30 June 19 hostess: Room 101 Room 102 Room 111 Room 105 Room 108 Room 109 Debbie Steen Bryan & Sherry Pollard Brenda Negahban, Tranna Vandervort Susan Moya, Caitlin Everett Sam Pogue, Molly Dudley Barbara Tuttle, Vicky Findley Mark & Donna Chesnut etc 10:45 June 19 hostess: Room 101 Room 102 Room 111 Room 105 Room 107 Room 108 Room 109 Room 114 Lila Johnson Melva Payne, Laura Wagner Brenda Negahban, Michelle Fountain Susan Moya, Caitlin Everett Sam Pogue, Molly Dudley Michelle Dudley, Lynn & Bill Brayant Will & Melody Mosley Brad & Lisa Fuller Janis & Randy Roeber STAY CONNECTED continuted from page 6 in subjection under it. In other words, we should not come to the Bible with our preconceived ideas, or biases in order to make the Bible mold to our thoughts. Rather, our thoughts are to be formed on the anvil of God s Word! Paul states the argument this way, We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Christ is the standard, and we are to form all of our beliefs or biases from His Word. It is when we do this that we will live in accordance with His will and plan and therefore experience true freedom. The good news for us is that God s Word is unshakable! It is when we place our lives upon His truth and allow our biases to be formed by His truth that we will have unshakable lives. His Word is true and trustworthy, and the life formed by it will have strength against arguments and lofty opinions that this world presents. John Clifford is attributed with a poem that illustrates this truth: Last eve I paused beside the blacksmith s door, And heard the anvil ring the vesper chime; Then looking in, I saw upon the floor, Old hammers, worn with beating years of time. How many anvils have you had, said I, To wear and batter all these hammers so? Just one, said he, and then with twinkling eye, The anvil wears the hammers out, you know. And so, I thought, the anvil of God s Word, For ages skeptic blows have beat upon; Yet, though the noise of falling blows was heard, The anvil is unharmed the hammers gone. by John Clifford How we live is determined by our bias or worldview, and the mind is where those begin. So, if we are to live the Godly life that we desire, and be unshaken from lofty opinions of this world, we must begin by placing our mind upon the Anvil of His Word! 6 June 12, 2016 the channel

7 June 6 June 12 Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. ~James 4:13-14 j June 13 June 19 Instead you ought to say, If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that. As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. ~James 4:15-17 LIFELINE STUDENT MINISTRY FALLS CREEK YOUTH CAMP 2016: PARENT/CAMPER MEETING TODAY AFTER THE LATE SERVICE!! $150 Falls Creek is a life-changing week! Bring an unchurched friend and your cost is only $75 each. We ll depart from the church Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. and be back Friday night (Sat. morning) around 1:00 a.m. Attend the parent/camper meeting today at noon in the youth room. More info will be provided then. Sign up now! DATEABLE: SMALL GROUP DISCUS- SION ABOUT DATING & RELATION- SHIPS *MEETING TONIGHT SUMMER 2016 HOUSE PARTIES! WEDNESDAY NIGHTS, 6-8PM. FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, SWIMMING! It s time for house parties!! Each Wednesday we ll go to a different house, enjoy food (students bring pop or chips) and swim! We have worship and a lesson after we ve hung out. This year the lessons will be led by our awesome interns! House parties are a great way to get to know people! Bus leaves the church at 6 and gets back at 8. Join us for fun and fellowship! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: JUNE 27-30, 9AM-NOON. LET MRS. CONNIE KNOW IF YOU WANT TO HELP! VBS is an awesome week! The kids have a ton of fun and their lives are greatly impacted by the gospel. But honestly, the teachers and helpers gain just as much! God can use YOU to impact a kid s life! Helper meeting June 19! MISSION WEEK: LOCAL MISSION TRIP (JULY 5-6) COME SERVE KIDS AND TEENS! *FREE You will have a lasting, worthwhile impact while serving the Tulsa community through Mission Week. We will arrive at the church at 10 a.m. and serve until around 2:15 p.m. We will be sharing the gospel in fun and creative ways with the kids and teens of the Bandon Trails apartments behind ORU. Lunch will be served daily. God has called us to work. We start with our Jerusalem! Join us in serving! SENIOR TRIP 2016: WHITE WATER RAFTING IN CANON CITY, CO! (July 25-28) Seniors and upcoming seniors, get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! We are going white water rafting! We ll spend time bonding and making awesome memories before graduates get ready to head off to college. Cost is $200. More info coming soon. Seniors, since space is limited we need you to let us know if you re interested in coming. Hope you are, it s going to be awesome! Contact the youth office for more information. DAILY BIBLE READING Next week s scripture - June 13 Luke 4:31-37; Eph. 6:10-24; Ps. 119:97-104; 1 Kings June 14 Luke 4:38-44; Phil. 1:1-11; Ps. 119: ; 2 Kings 1-3. June 15 Luke 5:1-11; Phil. 1:12-20; Ps. 119: ; 2 Kings 4-5. June 16 Luke 5:12-16; Phil. 1:21-30; Ps. 119: ; 2 Kings 6-7. June 17 Luke 5:17-26; Phil. 2:1-11; Ps. 119: ; 2 Kings 8-9. June 18 Luke 5:27-32; Phil. 2:12-18; Ps. 119: ; 2 Kings June 19 Luke 5:33-39; Phil. 2:19-30; Ps. 119: ; 2 Kings NO Wednesday Dinner - June 15 Women s Ministry Summer Series Bible Art Journaling Thursday: June 23, July 28, and August 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Ladies Only/No Child Care No Fee Ladies, we will do a simple scripture design using colored pencils or watercolor paints in your own journaling Bible or art journal. You are free to do your own designs too. Come and enjoy the fellowship as we work on our pages and learn together. Workshop Leader: Denise Curtiss. Please register online so we will know how many to plan on, and to receive the basic supplies list by . the channel June 12,

8 this week at stbc Sunday, June 12 8:30 a.m. Worship Gathering 9:00-9:30 a.m. Library Open 9:00 a.m. Early Sunday Bible Study Group 9:40 a.m. Sunday Bible Study 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 12-12:30 p.m. Library Open 12:00 p.m. Falls Creek Meeting 12:15 p.m.stewardship Committee Meeting 2:00 p.m. SMAK/PreSMAK Set-Up 6:00 p.m. Evening Service, Youth Bible Study Monday, June 13 10:00 a.m. SMAK/PreSMAK 1:30 p.m. GriefShare 6:30 p.m. GriefShare, Summer Book Club Tuesday, June 14 10:00 a.m. SMAK/PreSMAK Wednesday, June 15 10:00 a.m. SMAK/PreSMAK 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Library Open 1:30 p.m. Empty Nesters 1 Ladies Prayer 4:45 p.m. NO Fellowship Dinner 5:45-6:45 p.m. Library Open 6:00 p.m. PreSMAK Prais ntation 6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal Thursday, June 16 10:00 a.m. SMAK, Adult Game Day Friday, June 17 10:00 a.m. SMAK 5:30 p.m. Kingdom Explorers Class Picnic 7:00 p.m. SMAK - Dr. Newheart s Neck-Up Check-Up with Pie Fellowship Saturday, June 18 8:00 a.m. Deacon s Meeting 5:30 p.m. Men s Ministry Cookout