April 26, 2026
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Sunday Worship
Let the Nations be Glad
Welcome & Announcements
Bless the LORD O My Soul (Psalm 103)
O Lord My Rock and My Redeemer
Bethany Family Prayer
Fellowship & Greeting Time
The Lord is My Salvation
Sermon: Gospel Redemption
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Share Your Hope Highlight: Soccer Ministry
For the next several weeks, we’ll have a table in the lobby sharing more about our soccer ministry and how you can get involved. As part of our Share Your Hope focus this year, this is a simple and meaningful way to live that out—by building relationships with those who are regularly in our facility but don’t yet know Christ.
One of our greatest needs is for believers willing to step in, connect, and invest in these friendships. We’d love for you to stop by the table and learn more about how you can be part of what God is doing.
Newcomers Lunch
Sunday, May 3rd, 12:00 pm
New to Bethany? We would love to have you join us for lunch. Come meet our pastors and elders, ask questions, and get to know others in our church family in a relaxed setting. This is a great next step if you are new. Register at bethanycentral.org/lunch.
Summer Kick-Off Service
Sunday, May 24th, 9:30 am
Kick off summer with us at our single outdoor service (weather permitting) followed by a church-wide picnic. This is a great Sunday to connect with others from Bethany, build relationships, and enjoy time together as a church family. There will be no Sunday School, Children’s Church, or ABC’s that day.
Announcements
Welcome New Members
The following people were voted on and approved as new members.
- Ethan Downing
- Ashley Easley
- Brendan and Katie Streitmatter
Middle School Spring Retreat
May 1st – 3rd, 2026
This weekend is a great opportunity for students to build friendships, have fun, and grow in God’s Word. This year’s theme is Sharpening Your Sword: Effective Bible Study, helping students learn practical ways to understand and apply Scripture in everyday life. The retreat will be held at Faith Bible Camp in Yates City, IL. Parents are responsible for drop-off and pick-up.
Bethany Young Adult Group
Did you know Bethany has a Young Adult group? They meet weekly for service projects, Bible study, and events like volleyball nights. Stay connected and get updates by joining their GroupMe at bethanycentral.org/yaconnect.
College Student Letters & Gift Cards
We will send letters to our college students in a few weeks, letting them know 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 May 10th. If you have a college student, email their address to abby@bethanycentral.org so we can include them in our list.
Baby Shower for Grace Powell
Saturday, May 9th, 10:00 am
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Grace Powell on Saturday, May 9, at 10 AM in the lakeside room. Grace and Dalton are expecting a baby boy in June. They are registered on Amazon.
Lost & Found Items
Items will be Donated May 15th
If you have a moment this week please check the lost and found to collect any items that may be yours. In just a few weeks we will be donating or clearing out any items that are left. Thank you!
RightNow Media
Access an extensive library of faith-based videos for kids, youth, and adults, available on any device. It’s easy and free to join. Visit bethanycentral.org/rightnowmedia and click “Request an invitation.” We’ll send you an email invitation to set up your account so you can take advantage of this great resource.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: What is the best deal you’ve ever gotten on something you didn’t have to pay full price for?
Discussion 1: In verse 10, Paul delivers a devastating truth: “For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse.” He explains this curse exists because no one can perfectly keep every single command written in the Law. What does this passage reveal about the Law’s actual purpose?
Application 1: Where do you see the temptation to believe that “mostly obeying” should be enough — either in your own thinking or in the culture around you? How does this passage challenge the idea that partial obedience can secure peace with God? How does understanding that the Law reveals our need for a savior change how you view your own failures?
Discussion 2: Paul declares that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us (v.13). Why is it important that Jesus didn’t simply ignore the curse but actually bore it? How does this deepen our understanding of the cost and completeness of Christ’s work?
Application 2: How do you typically view your own shortcomings? How does knowing that Christ willingly took your place under the curse affect the way you view guilt, shame, or failure? What does it look like to respond to moments of failure with gratitude and repentance rather than self-condemnation?
Discussion 3: Paul concludes by explaining that Christ’s work brings the blessing of Abraham to the Gentiles and enables believers to receive the promised Spirit through faith (v.14). Why does Paul connect freedom from the curse with receiving the Spirit? How does this show that the gospel doesn’t just remove guilt but creates new life?
Application 3: If you have been redeemed and given the Spirit through faith, how should that shape the way you approach obedience, growth, and daily dependence on God? Where might you need to shift from fear-driven effort to Spirit-led trust this week?
