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Weekly Bulletin
August 4, 2024
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Sing
Call to Worship
Who You Say I Am
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
Nothing But the Blood
His Mercy is More
Sermon: Kingdom Cry
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Communion
Benediction & Compassion Offering
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Join a Community Group
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.
Become an Awana Leader
Our Awana team is looking to recruit a few more leaders for this upcoming year. If you are interested go to bethanycentral.org/awanaleader for more info.
Announcements
Youth Fall Kickoff | Parent's Night
Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 pm
Our Parent’s Night is a time for parents to hear ministry updates, meet their student’s small group leaders, connect with other parents, and pray for the upcoming school year. Students will be doing separate fun activities, and childcare will be provided from birth-5th grade. Please register your family using the button below by Wednesday, August 7th.
Awana Materials Pick Up Night & Registration
August 21, 5:45 - 7:30pm
Awana registration for this year is now open! Get your child registered and be ready for materials pick-up night 8/21. You can register your children through your myBethany or go to bethanycentral.org/awana.
Child Dedication Class
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 August 25.
NYC Trip Report
Sunday, August 18, 1:00 pm
We’re excited to invite you to a special dessert where the New York City team will share highlights from our recent ministry trip. Hear firsthand about the impactful outreach, partnerships, and transformative experiences they had. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn more about our mission, and see how you can get involved. RSVP using the button below or by calling the church office.
Thank you Kerri Schellenberg
A heartfelt thank you to Kerri Schellenberg for her time working as our Children and Family Ministries Admin. Her dedication has enriched and helped the ministry. We are deeply grateful for her service and wish her the best as she steps down from that role!
Welcome Tavish Anderson
Join us in welcoming Tavish Anderson as our new Student Ministries Intern! We’re thrilled to have him join staff and look forward to his time with our junior high students.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question
Scroll back in your phone’s photo archive (as far back as you can), choose a photo that you will share with someone else in the group.
Discussion Questions
Even though he was exiled and in the employ of a foreign government, God still gave Daniel special revelation and insight. Why do you think that is? Why didn’t God choose someone still living in Judah?
Looking at Daniel’s prayer, how did he approach talking to God about his concerns? What are the parts of his prayer that we can learn from as he considers the state of Israel? What aspects of Daniel’s prayer demonstrate a deep understanding of God’s character and his people’s history? How does Daniel’s prayer model repentance and intercession for believers today?
How can Daniel ask God to turn away from His wrath, while at the same time knowing it was what God had promised to do? What does that reveal about Daniel’s understanding of God?
Application Questions
How is our relationship with God similar to that of Israel? In what ways is it different? Why is that important?
In verses 18-19, Daniel asks God to act and to help the people of Israel. On what basis does he ask this? Are there ways in which Daniel asks that are different from how we often ask for God to act?
How could your prayers be more like Daniel’s in this passage? In what ways are your prayers the same or different? We know that Daniel prayed often. Do you think his frequency of prayer had an impact on its content or flavor?
