Disciple Women

DISCIPLES WOMEN’S PREVIEW

PREVIEW is an event for Oklahoma Disciples Women/Christian Women Fellowship groups in local churches.   Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for introducing the coming year’s study material, giving leadership training and providing fellowship to those attending as well as a dynamic worship experience.   PREVIEW has been, in recent years, held in at least three locations across the Region.   In 2006 PREVIEWS were held at First Christian Church, Nash, Tulsa Forest Park Christian Church, Tulsa and First Christian Church, Moore.   The total registration for 2006 was 173 persons.   In 2007 PREVIEW was held at First Christian Church, Hennessey, First Christian Church, Chandler and First Christian Church, Lawton with total registration being 189 persons.   At each PREVIEW location there are usually 10-13 team members leading in various capacities.

2007 locations were moved further south than they had been in the last 8-9 years so that perhaps attendance might improve or, at least women of the SE and SW Areas might have a more convenient chance to attend a PREVIEW.   We have been successful in meeting these goals this year and consequently 54 of our 175 congregations were represented in the registration with 8 churches providing team members. In 2006, 50 churches were represented.   Evaluations, again, have been most positive and there is enthusiasm and energy among our women to continue with all our varied ministries.

Other Disciples Women events planned for 2007 are: Mount Sequoyah Mission Conference - June 3-6 in Fayetteville, Arkansas; ENCOUNTER 2007 - June 23-25 at First Christian Church, Norman, OK; General Assembly - July 21-15 in Ft Worth, TX; ROSES Women’s Event - Sept 7-9 at The Governor’s Suites in Oklahoma City; three retreats – Texoma Women - Sept 28-30 at Texoma Christian Camp; Northwest Area Women - Sept 28-30 at Central Christian Camp; and Northeast Area Women - Oct 5-6 at Camp Christian. Information about these events can be found either elsewhere in this publication or on our Regional Disciples Women web site which can be accessed at www.okdisciples.org/women/women.html. -- Rev. Loma Sullivan

Encounter 2007
Women of the Chalice-
Wise, Strong, Compassionate

ENCOUNTER 2007, a spiritual, educational, worshipful retreat for all Oklahoma Disciple Women, will be held June 22-24, 2007 at First Christian Church, Norman!

Participants will embrace the theme by engaging their minds, building their strength and renewing their spirits.   All Disciple Women in Oklahoma are invited to come, so to make plans to attend!

It is an honor to have the Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins, general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as keynote speaker.   The talented music department of the Norman First Christian will host a hymn sing on Saturday night that promises to be entertaining, fun and memorable.   This is something you don’t want to miss! Submit your favorite hymn name with your registration form.

The Encounter design team is planning to feed spirit and body by offering a continental breakfast on both mornings as well as lunch and dinner on Saturday.   Two workshop opportunities, a meditation room and a Christian bookstore will also be offered during the day on Saturday.   Child care will be available for the entire weekend.   All this can be yours for the low price of $65.00 ($70 if mailed after 5/1/07)! Make plans to attend Encounter 2007 at First Christian Church, Norman in June!   First-time attendees pay 1/2 registration!   Write on your registration form, ‘First Time Attendee’ and send in you payment of $32.50 or $35.

For more information, please contact Rev. Loma Sullivan at the Disciples Center: 405-528-3577 or the website www.okdisciples.org and click on “Disciple Women.”