Our Annual meeting is a time to hear ministry updates and, if you are a member, take part in the vote for the annual budget and elected officers. This year we’ve scheduled our services to allow more attendees and members to join this important meeting.

We will have a single service at 9:30 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:00am and lunch provided.

The Hands of Grace food pantry collection is starting this Sunday and running for several weeks. View the items they are in need of by downloading a list or getting a paper card. The donation table is located in the foyer by the gym and volunteers will be there to pass out bags. You can donate things like (canned meat, stews, soups, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, and more).

Our Annual meeting is a time to hear ministry updates and, if you are a member, take part in the vote for the annual budget and elected officers. This year we’ve scheduled our services to allow more attendees and members to join this important meeting.

We will have a single service at 9:30 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:00am and lunch provided.

The Hands of Grace food pantry is organizing another collection starting next Sunday. View the items they are in need of by visiting their webpage and downloading a list. Beginning next week we will be handing out bags for the food collection. You can also support the ministry by signing up to serve at one of their upcoming distribution days. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Good Friday service. If you are interested in participating, email [email protected] 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 challenging ourselves as a church to hear 2,000 new stories this year and to help you do that we have 3 different resources to share with you. A weekly coaching tip series over 12 weeks, delivered by text or email, a podcast, and a special online class you can take from Spread Truth ministries. Go bethanycentral.org/knowtheirstory to sign up for the coaching, take the class, or listen to the podcast.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Good Friday service. If you are interested in participating, email [email protected] 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 challenging ourselves, as a church, to hear 2,000 new stories this year. To help you do that, we have 3 different resources to share with you. A 12-week evangelism coaching tip resource, a podcast, and a special online class you can take from Spread Truth Ministries. Go bethanycentral.org/knowtheirstory to sign up for the coaching, take the class, or listen to the podcast.

Night of Worship is happening this sunday! We are a singing church that loves to live out the Scripture of “singing songs and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody in your hearts to the Lord.” Come for time of extended worship with a popcorn bar for a time of fellowship afterward.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Good Friday service. If you are interested in participating, email [email protected] 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 will have a normal service at 9:00 AM, followed by a special baptism service at 10:30 AM. Children’s Sunday School and Children’s Church will occur in the usual manner, but instead of our normal second service, we will spend this time celebrating as several individuals get baptized.

Night of Worship is happening next week! We are a singing church that loves to live out the Scripture of “singing songs and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody in your hearts to the Lord.” Come for time of extended worship with a dessert fellowship afterward.

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 will have a normal service at 9:00 AM, followed by a special baptism service at 10:30 AM. Children’s Sunday School and Children’s Church will occur in the usual manner, but instead of our normal second service, we will spend this time celebrating as several individuals get baptized.

After second service. Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join. Meet Elders & Pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch 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 continue our series called “Know Their Story,” focusing on how love listens. We are challenging ourselves as a church to hear 2,000 new stories this year. Our goal begins this Sunday. Go to bethanycentral.org/knowtheirstory to learn more!

Our next congregational meeting is Sunday January 26th at 3:00pm. This is a special time to hear how God is moving through the various ministries of our church. After the meeting, join us for a time of dessert and fellowship as we welcome our newest members.

We continue our series called “Know Their Story,” focusing on how love listens. Our goal for the year is to initiate conversations, listen to the stories of unsaved friends, neighbors, and family members, and then celebrate! We are challenging ourselves as a church to hear 2,000 new stories this year. Our goal will kick off on January 26th.

Next week 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! After the meeting, join us for a time of dessert and fellowship as we welcome our newest members.

We continue our series called “Know Their Story,” focusing on how love listens. Our goal for the year is to initiate conversations, listen to the stories of unsaved friends, neighbors, and family members, and then celebrate! We are challenging ourselves as a church to hear 2,000 new stories this year, and the initiative will kick off on January 26th.

Our Children’s Ministry team is looking for volunteers to join Children’s Church, Buddy Teams, Awana, Nursery, and more! These are some of the ways we get the opportunity to disciple the next generation for Jesus. Go to bethanycentral.org/servekids for more information or email our Children’s Ministry Director at [email protected].

This week, Pastor Ritch will begin a new series called “Know Their Story,” focusing on how love listens. Our goal for the year is to initiate conversations, listen to the stories of unsaved friends, neighbors, and family members, and then celebrate! We are challenging ourselves to hear 2,000 new stories this year, and the initiative will kick off on January 26th.

Get a full list of 2025’s major events here at Bethany. This is a great way to look ahead for the year and save important dates in your calendar. Go to bethanycentral.org/cal to see the full list and save these important dates to your calendar. Once on the page click the “Subscribe to Calendar” button on this page to add these dates to your device’s calendar app.

The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. Envelopes are available at the welcome tables or give by going to bethanycentral.org/staffgift.

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.

The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. Envelopes are available at the welcome tables or give by going to bethanycentral.org/staffgift.

Join us for our Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, December 24th, at 4 PM, as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Please note that child care will not be available during the service.

The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. Envelopes are available at the welcome tables or give by going to bethanycentral.org/staffgift.

Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 22nd and Sunday, December 29th 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).

Come celebrate the joy of Christmas and the incredible gift of Jesus at our Christmas Night of Worship! Enjoy an evening filled with carols, Christmas classics, and beloved songs that help us reflect on the hope of the season. Stay afterward for a dessert reception with festive treats and fellowship.

Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 22nd and Sunday, December 29th 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).

This year our Advent Devotional, Truly, Truly, was written by our very own Bethany Church staff. Beginning December 1, this devotional explores the 25 “Truly, truly” statements of Jesus in the book of John.

Each day’s reflection includes Scripture, prayer, application questions, and action steps. You can pick up a book at the table in the foyer or visit bethanycentral.org/trulytruly to download a digital copy.

Come celebrate the joy of Christmas and the incredible gift of Jesus at our Christmas Night of Worship! Enjoy an evening filled with carols, Christmas classics, and beloved songs that help us reflect on the hope of the season. Stay afterward for a dessert reception with festive treats and fellowship.

This year our Advent Devotional, Truly, Truly, was written by our very own Bethany Church staff. Beginning December 1, this devotional explores the 25 “Truly, truly” statements of Jesus in the book of John.

Each day’s reflection includes Scripture, prayer, application questions, and action steps. You can pick up a book at the table in the foyer or visit bethanycentral.org/trulytruly to download a digital copy.

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.

Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

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.

Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

We have created a list of those who are active duty or veterans of the military connected with our church so that you can keep them in your prayers. You can pick up the list on the welcome tables next to the printed bulletin, or get a digital copy at bethanycentral.org/vet.

Bring great joy and the Good News to children in need around the world. Ready-made boxes are available at a table in the foyer near the gym entrance for you to take or you can build a box online by going to bethanycentral.org/occ.

Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

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.

We will begin Operation Christmas Child starting this week. Bring great joy & Good News to children in need around the world. Ready-made boxes are available at a table in the foyer near the gym entrance for you to take or you can build a box online by going to bethanycentral.org/occ.

Make sure to get signed up for our Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions. In addition to Kids Conference, during both our first and second services, instead of our regular ABC’s, we are offering special electives where you can hear directly from our GO partners. They will each speak for 30 minutes with a transition time then another session so you can catch two session during each service time. There is so much more planned for this year so don’t forget to register at bethanycentral.org/go.

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.

Our Compassion Offering for October will support those impacted by Hurricane Helene & Milton. We are still accepting donations through this week and through your generosity we’ve already raised $28,115 to aid Samaritan’s Purse in their efforts to provide vital relief and care in the affected regions. You can contribute to the Compassion Offering by visiting bethanycentral.org/compassion.

The Anvil is a set of group gatherings hosted by various men at Bethany. You choose a one-time event to attend to meet other men from Bethany for fellowship and fun. There are all types of fun events to choose from with the goal of getting to know other guys. You can sign up at the table in the foyer of using your myBethany.