At Bethany we love to use name badges to help people get to know us and make guests feel welcome. Please be sure to wear your nametag this week! If you’ve never had one or need a replacement, please visit or contact the church office to have one made for you in preparation for nametag Sunday.

Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join us for lunch. Meet elders & pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. If you are new to Bethany this is the perfect first step for you! Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.

Don’t forget! Our Congregational Meeting is happening this Sunday. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how God is working through our church’s ministries. Everyone is invited—whether you’re a member or not! Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join us for lunch. Meet elders & pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. If you are new to Bethany this is the perfect first step for you! Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.

If you are ready to publicly declare that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, baptism is your next step. If you are interested in baptism, or simply meeting with a pastor to talk more about the importance of and steps for getting baptized, go to bethanycentral.org/baptism.

Over 800 people joined us for a day of fun, food, and connection—many from our community. More than 400 guests attended our drama where the gospel was shared, and we were able to give away over 92 Bibles. We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who volunteered and served to make this outreach possible. We are grateful for our church family and the way you came together to bless our community!

Save the date! In two weeks, we’ll come together for our Congregational Meeting. This is a special time to hear how God is moving through the various ministries of our church. Everyone is welcome to attend—whether you’re a member or not! Lunch will be provided.

Discover why connecting with the church family is essential for following Jesus together. In this single-session class you’ll explore biblical motivations for connection and learn how our Community Groups, ABC’s, and serving opportunities help you live them out. Whether you’re new to Bethany or looking to deepen relationships, this class will help you take your next step in belonging. Go to bethanycentral.org/connecting to register.

The Pasture is a space for members and attenders to connect with our pastors and elders—ask questions, share thoughts, or get to know one another. Whatever is on your heart—we’d love to hear from you. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Everyone is invited for this Q&A session.

It’s not too late to join the team that makes Fall Festival happen. This community outreach will be fun for the whole family. Sign up today to help welcome our neighbors and share the love of Christ: bethanycentral.org/volunteer.

The outreach continues on Sunday as we invite our community back for Gospel Sunday, September 28. Together we’ll worship and hear the good news of Jesus as the Gospel is shared.

Discover why connecting with the church family is essential for following Jesus together. In this single-session class you’ll explore biblical motivations for connection and learn how our Community Groups, ABC’s, and serving opportunities help you live them out. Whether you’re new to Bethany or looking to deepen relationships, this class will help you take your next step in belonging. Go to bethanycentral.org/connecting to register.

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

We’re bringing back our Fall Festival—a fun-filled community outreach event with games, activities, and a Story Wall designed to spark gospel conversations. Mark your calendar, invite friends and neighbors, and sign up to volunteer at bethanycentral.org/volunteer to help make the event possible.

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

We’re bringing back our Fall Festival, a fun-filled community outreach event with games and activities, and a Story Wall designed to spark gospel conversations. Mark your calendar, invite friends and neighbors, and sign up to volunteer to help make the event possible. Go to bethanycentral.org/volunteer.

The outreach continues on Sunday as we welcome our community back for Gospel Sunday. Together we will worship and hear the good news of Jesus as the Gospel is shared.

Fall is the perfect time to jump into a community group for the first time. If you’ve never joined a group, or haven’t attended in a while, now is the time to find a group of believers to do life with. Go to bethanycentral.org/groups to learn more.

Starting Point is a single-session class that meets during our first service in Room 813. It’s designed to help you learn who we are, what we believe, and how you can find your place in the life of our church family. You’ll also discover what to expect on Sunday mornings, how to navigate the building, and explore the ministries and classes we have available. To RSVP go to bethanycentral.org/start.

Fall is the perfect time to jump into a community group for the first time. If you’ve never joined a group, or haven’t attended in a while, now is the time to find a group of believers to do life with. Go to bethanycentral.org/groups to learn more.

Starting Point is a single-session class that meets during our first service in Room 813. It’s designed to help you learn who we are, what we believe, and how you can find your place in the life of our church family. You’ll also discover what to expect on Sunday mornings, how to navigate the building, and explore the ministries and classes we have available. To RSVP go to bethanycentral.org/start.

Fall is the perfect time to jump into a community group for the first time. If you’ve never joined a group, or haven’t attended in a while, now is the time to find a group of believers to do life with. Go to bethanycentral.org/groups to learn more.

At Bethany we love to use name badges to help people get to know us and make guests feel welcome. Please be sure to wear your nametag next week! If you’ve never had one or need a replacement, please visit or contact the church office to have one made for you in preparation for nametag Sunday.

Fall is the perfect time to jump into a community group for the first time. If you’ve never joined a group, or haven’t attended in a while, now is the time to find a group of believers to do life with. Go to bethanycentral.org/groups to learn more.

Awana is the discipleship heart of our Children’s Ministry—where kids are challenged to grow in their faith and make it their own. Registration is open!
We’re also looking for new leaders to join our Wednesday night ministry. We have openings from the nursery age through 5th grade. If you want to invest in the next generation, this is a great place to serve. Training and support are provided—just bring a heart to disciple kids! Go to bethanycentral.org/awana to learn more.

Fall is the perfect time to jump into a community group for the first time. If you’ve never joined a group, or haven’t attended in a while, now is the time to find a group of believers to do life with. Go to bethanycentral.org/groups to learn more.

As part of our “Know Their Story” campaign, we want to help you engage others the way Jesus did by listening well and asking thoughtful questions. Our goal is to hear 2,000 new stories this year. To help, we’re giving away free copies of Questioning Evangelism by Randy Newman starting this week. This practical book reminds us that effective evangelism doesn’t require memorized answers, just a willingness to ask good questions and care deeply. Pick up your copy at the table in the foyer!

As part of our “Know Their Story” campaign, we want to help you engage others the way Jesus did by listening well and asking thoughtful questions. Our goal is to hear 2,000 new stories this year. To help, we’re giving away free copies of Questioning Evangelism by Randy Newman starting this week. This practical book reminds us that effective evangelism doesn’t require memorized answers, just a willingness to ask good questions and care deeply. Pick up your copy at the table in the foyer!

Join us for our Summer Celebration service at 6:00pm—an indoor evening service with worship, testimonies, prayer, and more. Afterward, we’ll head outside for lake baptisms and enjoy a time of ice cream and fellowship together.

Join us for a Sunday morning donut fellowship before our single indoor service at 9:30am. (No ABCs, Sunday School, or Children’s Church. Nursery will be available.)

Then, come back at 6:00pm for our Summer Celebration—an indoor evening service with worship, testimonies, prayer, and more. Afterward, we’ll head outside for lake baptisms and enjoy a time of ice cream and fellowship together.

We’re bringing back our Fall Festival—a fun-filled community outreach event with games and activities for kids, a Story Wall to spark gospel conversations, and something for all ages. Mark your calendar and get ready to invite friends, family, and neighbors!

It will take a strong team to make this event happen, so stay tuned for how you can jump in and help.

We’ll be commissioning our New York City Team this Sunday as they prepare to leave on July 19 and serve through July 26. They will travel to NYC for a week of hands-on evangelism training through the ministry of Spread Truth. They will spend afternoons doing outreach—using tools like Story Walls, evangelistic prayer, and worldview surveys. Please be praying for safe travel and fruitful ministry. You can follow their updates at bethanycentral.org/nyc25.

The Pasture is a space for members and attenders to connect with our pastors and elders—ask questions, share thoughts, or get to know one another. Whatever is on your heart—we’d love to hear from you. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

This first gathering is specifically for those age 60 and older, with more gatherings planned soon for other age groups.

The Pasture is a relaxed space for Bethany members and attenders to connect with our pastors and elders—ask questions, share thoughts, or simply get to know one another better. Whether it’s about vision, direction, budget, or anything on your heart—we’d love to hear from you. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

This first gathering is specifically for those age 60 and older, with more gatherings planned soon for other age groups to help keep things personal and manageable.

Join us for a Sunday morning donut fellowship before our single indoor service at 9:30am. (No ABCs, Sunday School, or Children’s Church. Nursery will be available.)

Then, come back at 6:00pm for our Summer Celebration—an indoor evening service with worship, testimonies, prayer, and more. Afterward, we’ll head outside for lake baptisms and enjoy a time of ice cream and fellowship together.

We’ll be commissioning our 2025 Malawi GO Team this Sunday as they prepare to leave on July 4 and serve through July 15. The team will be involved in conferences, children’s ministry, and neighborhood outreach. Please be praying for safe travel, joy as they serve, and for fruitful ministry throughout their time. You can follow their trip updates—and give a last-minute financial gift if you’d like—at bethanycentral.org/malawi25.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Summer Celebration service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

The Table (for women) and The Anvil (for men) are small gatherings designed to help you build community and share life together. These are small group gatherings hosted by people from our church, happening at various times and locations to fit your schedule. Each gathering is unique. Whether you’re eating a meal together or enjoying a fun activity together, it’s a chance to meet new people and enjoy genuine fellowship. Visit bethanycentral.org/gatherings to browse all available gatherings and sign up!

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Summer Celebration service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

We are starting the second part of the book of Mark this week. To help you engage with the series we’ve created a new notebook for sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/notebook.

VBS is almost here! Now is the time to register your children. We also need many of you to volunteer and help make VBS a reality this year. For all volunteers, we have new VBS t-shirts—even if you have one from a previous year, this year’s design is different. Be sure to grab one from the foyer. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

We are starting the second part of the book of Mark this week. To help you engage with the series we’ve created a new notebook for sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/notebook.

VBS is almost here! Now is the time to register your children. We also need many of you to volunteer and help make VBS a reality this year. For all volunteers, we have new VBS t-shirts—even if you have one from a previous year, this year’s design is different. Be sure to grab one from the foyer. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our next Summer Celebration service in July. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

VBS is three weeks away! Now is the time to start registering your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or the website to register. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our next Summer Celebration service in July. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

This is a single outdoor service at 9:30am with a picnic to follow. It’s a special Sunday of fellowship and celebration for the upcoming summer. There will be no Sunday school, children’s church, or ABC’s that Sunday. Nursery is provided ages 0-2.