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 name tag Sunday.

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.

Join us for our Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24, at 4:00 PM as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Please note that child care will not be available; however, there will be a special children’s lesson time during the service just for kids.

Combined Worship Services: Next week’s service on Sunday, December 28th will be a single service at 9:30 am. We will also not have Sunday School, Children’s church, or Adult Bible Fellowship but nursery is available (0-2yrs).

For those interested in or praying about joining our Summer 2026 Global Outreach trip to New York City, there will be an information meeting on Sunday, December 14th, after second service in the Gathering Room. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more, and apply if you are ready to join the team. The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes.

Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Wednesday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 21st and Sunday, December 28th will each be a single service at 9:30 am. We will also not have Sunday School or Children’s church but nursery is available (0-2yrs).

Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Wednesday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 21st and Sunday, December 28th will each be a single service at 9:30 am. We will also not have Sunday School or Children’s church but nursery is available (0-2yrs).

The Hands of Grace food pantry collection is wrapping up this week. This year’s focus is on canned fruits, vegetables, and meats to help meet specific needs in our community. Please make sure all items are unexpired before donating. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace to donate or volunteer to help the ministry beyond providing food goods. Look for the food collection table in front of the church office.

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!

The Hands of Grace food pantry collection is still going strong. This year’s focus is on canned fruits, vegetables, and meats to help meet specific needs in our community. Please make sure all items are unexpired before donating. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace to donate or volunteer to help the ministry beyond providing food goods. Look for the food collection table in front of the church office.

Join us for our end-of-year celebration as we thank God for all He has done through our Know Their Story gospel focus. We’re still collecting stories as we pursue our goal of hearing 2,000 by year’s end! Come celebrate with your church family as we reflect on God’s faithfulness and all He has done this year. Please RSVP at bethanycentral.org/feast so we can plan accordingly. When you RSVP, you’ll also find instructions for bringing a side or dessert to share.

The Hands of Grace food pantry is organizing another collection starting this Sunday. This year’s focus is on canned fruits, vegetables, and meats to help meet specific needs in our community. Please make sure all items are unexpired before donating. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace to donate or volunteer to help the ministry beyond providing food goods. Look for the food collection table in front of the church office.

Join us for our end-of-year celebration as we thank God for all He has done through our Know Their Story gospel focus. We’re still collecting stories as we pursue our goal of hearing 2,000 by year’s end! Come celebrate with your church family as we reflect on God’s faithfulness and all He has done this year. Please RSVP at bethanycentral.org/feast so we can plan accordingly. When you RSVP, you’ll also find instructions for bringing a side or dessert to share.

Collection for Operation Christmas Child is now underway! Bring great joy — and the Good News — to children in need around the world by packing a shoebox. Ready-made boxes are available at the Samaritan’s Purse tables in the foyer near the gym entrance, or you can build a box online at bethanycentral.org/occ.

The Hands of Grace food pantry is organizing another collection starting next Sunday. This year’s focus is on canned fruits, vegetables, and meats to help meet specific needs in our community. Please make sure all items are unexpired before donating. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace to donate or volunteer to help the ministry beyond providing food goods.

This November, our Compassion Offering will support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. We invite you to bring a special donation this Sunday to help Samaritan’s Purse provide vital relief and care to those affected. You can contribute to the Compassion Offering by visiting bethanycentral.org/compassion or by giving to the Compassion Fund after each service this week.

Each year, we have the privilege of blessing our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. If you’d like to contribute, envelopes will be available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary and in your ABC rooms. You can also give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

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.