December 10, 2023
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Sing we the Song of Emmanuel
Call to Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
The First Noel
In Christ Alone
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Sermon: The Demise
I Set My Hope
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Christmas Carol Sing-Along Tonight
Sunday, December 10th, 6:00 pm
Bring your family, community group, and invite your neighbors and join us for this fun night as we celebrate Christmas together. We’ll sing lots of favorites, from “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” to “Jingle Bells,” and many more. We will gather in the foyer and enjoy hot chocolate with Christmas cookies throughout the evening.
Holiday Service Schedule
Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 24th and Sunday, December 30th will each be a single service at 10:00 am. We will also not have Sunday School or Children’s church but nursery is available (0-2yrs).
Announcements
Bethany Family News
Our condolences to Tim & DeAnna Hutton on the loss of Tim’s father, Gary Hutton, on Saturday, December 2nd.
Christmas Gift for Pastors and Staff
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.
Upcoming Baptism Opportunity
Sunday, January 14th
There is an opportunity to be baptized at one of our upcoming services. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org 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 about Baptism.
Tuesday 9am Men's Bible Study Holiday Schedule
The Tuesday, 9am men’s Bible study will not meet on the following dates: 12/19, 12/26, and 1/2 due to the holiday schedule. The group will begin meeting again on 1/9.
Pickleball 45+
Thursday, December 14th, 6:30 pm
A Pickleball group for those 45+ meeting in the Bethany Gym. All skill levels are welcome, come for fellowship and exercise. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
High School Winter Camp
January 12th
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14th, 2024
All 9th-12th grade students are welcome to join us on January 12-14 for fun games, challenging lessons, and engaging small group and fellowship time. The cost is $150 per student, with scholarships available. Use your myBethany to register or contact the church office.
Advent Resources
There's Still Time to get Your Book
Christmas devotional books are now available at a table in the foyer this Sunday. Supplies are limited so only one per family please. Christmas Uncut by Carl Laferton deals with the “What Really Happened and Why it Matters” of the Christmas story. It’s an accessible and faithful guide for both the reality and purpose of Christmas.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker:
What is something that you had to wait a long time to see come to pass?
Discussion Questions:
What can the often violent affairs of man and government teach us about ourselves and about God?
What should Elisha’s response to the coming judgment of God’s people teach us?
What other examples from Scripture show God’s ability to ensure His outcomes even through evil people following their desires?
Application Questions:
What judgments and suffering in your life and in the world might you grieve over in a healthy way?
What evil going on in your life and in the world do you need to trust God to use for good?
