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Contact Information: Telephone 918-742-5509 FAX 918-742-5501 Postal address: 5502 S. Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74135 Electronic mail:General Information: hacc.update@sbcglobal.net Copyright 2008 |
MINISTRIES WE HAVE SUPPORTED ON A REGULAR BASIS Basic Mission Finance... is our denomination's, church wide system of outreach giving that supports local, regional, and worldwide ministries. Gifts come from individuals, and through congregations to Basic Mission Finance which acts as a central point of distribution through 11 general units of the church, 35 regions, 15 colleges and universities, seven seminaries, and a half-dozen other recognized church-related organizations. Community Action Project... is a private, independent Tulsa anti-poverty agency. Their mission is to help individuals and families in economic need achieve self-sufficiency through emergency aid, medical care, housing, community development, education, and advocacy in an atmosphere of respect. They operate on the principle that each person, regardless of economic circumstance, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect at all times. They offer social services (groceries, school supplies, budget counseling); medical services (basic health clinic, prescription assistance, diabetic education classes, optometry clinic); and housing programs (homeowner education, rental assistance, neighborhood improvement). www.captc.org Emergency Infant Services... seeks to meet the basic human needs of infants and children under five years of age in the Tulsa area, whose families are in crises or emergency situations. Their goal is to convey the Christian message of love, respect, and caring to each individual seeking assistance. http://emergencyinfantservices.org/ |
WORLD OUTREACH |
Zechariah 7:5 calls us to "administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another." The above are signs of how this church has been about that effort. But the job is not finished! There are still those with physical need crying for attention, those with psychological and emotional needs demanding help and those who need the spiritual blessings of forgiveness, healing and salvation that Christ offers. |
Although we are not able to give help on an individual basis to those in need, we do support the community agencies who provide these services with ongoing contributions and hands-on service. |
Day Center for the Homeless and Night Shelter... provides shelter and quality basic support services for homeless people within the Tulsa and surrounding area. The Day center serves more than 400 people each day and the Night Shelter provides lodging for more than 65 people nightly. Services include showers, clothing, laundry, mail, and message service, storage for belongings, bus tokens to medical appointments and jobs, case management, and health screenings and TB testing by volunteer nurses. |
John 3:16 Mission... first opened its doors to Tulsa’s homeless population in October of 1952. From this beginning the Mission has continued to grow and change to meet the needs of hurting people of the 90’s. Their goal is to take the life-changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to homeless and at-risk men, women and children of our community, endeavoring to meet their physical, spiritual and emotional needs. This is accomplished through the offering of several services which include: chapel, homeless shelter for men, on site hot meal program, job readiness program, family & youth ministry services, and "Klothes 4 Kids" program. Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa... seeks to preserve the dignity and independence of homebound elderly and disabled persons by providing them with nutritious home-delivered meals and caring, friendly contacts from Volunteers. This ministry services metropolitan Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, and Glenpool. It is made possible by utilizing over 2,500 volunteers and the cooperation of more than 140 churches, local businesses, and civic groups to provide the services. Neighbor for Neighbor... is a non-profit community corporation concerned with bringing people into contact with people, for the sake of those in poverty (Mt.25:35-40). NFN functions as a resource center to create action, and as a referral center for the Tulsa area. Their goal is to assist materially those who suffer with poverty and to raise the conscience of the Tulsa community. www.neighborforneighbor.org OASIS ... stands for Older Adult Services & Interfaith Sharing. This ministry is committed to preventing premature institutionalization of older adults by providing a safe and protective environment in which the participant remains as independent as possible. Their goal is accomplished by providing services to older adults who cannot function safely at home alone. They serve the Tulsa and surrounding area by providing a safe, nurturing environment. They also support the caregivers by giving them much needed respite. Some of their services include bathing, and other personal care services such as permanents, shampoo and sets, shaving, and any other activity of daily living that the participant is unable to complete at home. They also provide necessary Social Services for the families of participants which includes finding community resources that the family needs to prevent premature institutionalization. Oklahoma Capital... is an ongoing program of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma that provides funding to maintain facilities and purchase new or replacement equipment for our region and related Disciple institutions. During the past year the Oklahoma Capital Program helped provide: 1,200 feet of sidewalks connecting cabins, the dining hall and the pool at Camp Christian; 18,000 BTU air conditioner for a dormitory cabin and a swamp air cooler for the lodge at Texoma Christian Camp; pool repairs at Central Christian Camp and Conference Center; computer upgrades and networking improvements for the Christian Church in Oklahoma; hospital beds for the Oklahoma Christian Home; new library acquisition at Phillips Theological Seminary. Oklahoma Christian Home... is a continuing care retirement community in Edmond, Oklahoma which provides four distinct levels of care to senior citizens: Independent Living, Personal Care, Nursing Care, and Specialized Alzheimer’s Care. Oklahoma Conference of Churches... is a state-wide community of major Christian communions that confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of all. Member churches have covenanted with one another to make the unity of Oklahoma’s churches visible, bringing a common witness, mission and study. Officials from the participating communions gather in prayer to explore social and political issues of mutual concern. Their objective is to bring a concerted response whenever and wherever appropriate. They encourage local communities throughout our state to work, pray and act ecumenically, making visible the love, justice, and hope of Jesus Christ to one another and to God’s world. Phillips Theological Seminary... was founded in 1907, the same year that Oklahoma achieved statehood. At that time it was called " The College of the Bible" offering graduate education to men and women preparing to become ministers of the new frontier churches that were springing up in Oklahoma. For much of its early history, Phillips Theological Seminary was part of Phillips University named in honor of Thomas W. Phillips, a Pennsylvania benefactor. The old "College of the Bible" was renamed "The Graduate Seminary of Phillips University" in 1954. In 1987, the seminary became separately incorporated as a free-standing institution named "Phillips Graduate Seminary." Through the years both schools were located on the same campus in Enid, Oklahoma. A second seminary campus was opened in Tulsa adjacent to The University of Tulsa in 1986. In 1997, the seminary began combining both of its campuses in Tulsa. Regrettably, the University declared bankruptcy in 1998, and sold its campus. Phillips Theological Seminary, however, still maintains the mission of early founders, and proudly continues the "Phillips" heritage. There are currently 170 students enrolled in three graduate programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. There are thirteen professors, ten adjunct faculty, and eleven administrators. The 1999-2000 operating budget is $2.5-million. PTA has an endowment of $4.5-million. |
Two HACC members prepare food for the Day Center for the Homeless |
Inman Christian Center... located in San Antonio, Texas is dedicated to assisting low-income children, families, and elderly by providing a variety of comprehensive services in the areas of child care and child development, health, emergency social services, group services, substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services and housing services for the elderly and the disabled. |
WWW.INMANCENTER.ORG |
Reconciliation... is a ministry program of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. This ministry which began in 1967-68 provides funding for projects which address the primary causes of racism and poverty with a newly adopted (October 1993) special emphasis of eliminating racism in North America. St. Louis Christian Home... provides care for nearly 200 children living in our emergency residential home and about 2,400 children and families living in our community-based programs. Children who live at (ECHO) Emergency Children’s Home are offered not only food, clothing, and shelter, but also basic health care, therapeutic and educational services, and recreational programs – all in a warm, caring environment. Additionally, ECHO serves families in the St. Louis community providing assistance to help children remain at home with their families. Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry... affirms that God calls us as co-workers to participate in the creation of a society which promotes justice for all, relieves misery, and reconciles the estranged. This ministry began in 1937 and today is considered one of the oldest interfaith ministries in the United States. TMM deals with a multitude of issues which include, but are not limited to the Christian Task Force, Jewish / Christian Understanding Task Force, Justice and Peace Task Force, Women’s Issues Task Force, Legislative Issues Task Force, and Task Force against Racism. In addition, TMM deals with a multitude of "hands on projects" including the Day Center for the Homeless, Night Shelter, and HOST (Housing Outreach Services of Tulsa). United Campus Ministry, TU... is a campus ministry located in the Canterbury Center for University of Tulsa students. This ministry seeks to provide a setting for students to explore issues that are not addressed by traditional campus organizations or other campus ministries. The most valued and unique aspect of their work is to provide a "safe space" for student involvement in issues such as the Women’s Collective, BLGTA, Earth Matters, Amnestly International, and a R.A.I.N. team. Their goal is to support and guide students as they take charge of the program planning, ultimately laying the foundation for their involvement in community activities. Western Neighbors... has been providing direct assistance, community organizing and development for the historic communities of Tulsa which lie south and west of the Arkansas River since 1981. Today, they continue to provide supplemental food, clothing, free money order services, and small amounts of financial assistance (rent, utilities, etc.) to between 200-300 Westside families each month (about 60-percent of who are low-income elderly). They also offer training in organizational capabilities and skill development for communication |
Mission Statement The mission of Harvard Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is to honor and glorify God and strive to create a loving and growing community which proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, challenges people to live in commitment to Him, nurtures them in Christian faith and actively reaches out to those in need. |