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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 10:00 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:30am.
VBS is about 8 weeks away. We want to let you know you can start registering your children as well as let us know if you can volunteer to jump in to help us make VBS happen this year. Don’t forget to mark your calendar! Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs for more info.
Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join us for this lunch. You’ll meet Elders & Pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.
Announcements
We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family during our worship service today.
- Naomi Bridges
- Dick Chapman
- Esther Munongo
- Bradley & Emily Oliver
- Anna Powell
- Jack and Jerelyn Skaggs
- Riley & Mallory Strawn
- Claire Wieland
Please be aware that the church office will be closed on Tuesday, April 30th.
We will be sending letters to our college students in a few weeks letting them know that we are praying for them. We include gift cards to bless them. If you would like to contribute, please drop off $10 gift cards from various restaurants, coffee houses, or stores by Wednesday, April 24th. If you have a college student, email their address to abby@bethanycentral.org so we can include them in our list.
If you attend Bethany Baptist Church and are a senior saint, widow, single mother, or college student, our Car Care team wants to bless you by preparing your car for spring, free of charge. Services include oil & filter changes, fluid top-off, air filter changes, wiper blade replacement, and brake, suspension, & tire inspection.
Call or text Chaz Ruppman at (309) 696-2727 today to schedule your free appointment at his North Peoria-based shop. 1525 W Luthy Drive, Peoria, IL 61615.
This class is for those who want to have their child dedicated but have never attended the class. We will cover what child dedication is, basic parenting principles, and give an overview of Bethany resources. Contact the church office to register. The next dedication will be held on Sunday, May 12.
We are planning a cookout & campout activity for men and boys of all ages. The event will start on Friday and continue through Saturday. This is a free event with donations accepted to help cover the cost.
All ladies are invited to attend Willow Schick’s bridal shower here at Bethany. She is marrying Bradley Wichael on May 18th. Willow is registered at Amazon and Target.
Icebreaker Question
What is one of the worst storms you’ve experienced?
Discussion Questions
What analogy does Peter make in 2:17 and why?
In what sense can the gloom of utter darkness be reserved?
How do false teachers entice others? What kinds of false teachers are you aware of in the world today?
Application Questions
What does it mean to barely escape? What kinds of freedom and slavery does Peter contrast?
Where has spiritual freedom or slavery manifested in your life (past or present)?
What might it look like for someone to again become entangled in what they once had escaped?