December 21, 2025
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Sunday Worship
Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)
Welcome, Announcements, & Call to Worship
For Unto Us a Child is Born
Angels We Have Heard on High
Communion Invitation & Scripture Reading
O Come All You Unfaithful
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Communion
Sermon: Anna’s Witness
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 24th, 4:00 pm
Join us for our Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24, at 4:00 PM as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Please note that child care will not be available; however, there will be a special children’s lesson time during the service just for kids.
Combined Worship Service Next Week
Sunday, December 28th, 9:30 am
Combined Worship Services: Next week’s service on Sunday, December 28th will be a single service at 9:30 am. We will also not have Sunday School, Children’s church, or Adult Bible Fellowship but nursery is available (0-2yrs).
Staff Christmas Gift
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.
Announcements
November Financials
In an effort to keep you up to date on the status of our finances, here are the financial numbers from the previous month:
| November Giving | November Expenses | November Budget |
| $265,354 | $252,060 | $289,055 |
| YTD Giving | YTD Expense | YTD Budget |
| $1,816,716 | $1,915,725 | $2,023,382 |
Membership Vote Next Week
We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family next Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact an elder.
- Darlene Allen
- Scott & Christine Bootz
- Nathan & Melissa Burnham
- Fred & Amanda Johns
- Brendan Kaar
- Virginia McNear
- Annabelle Schick
- Brock & Elizabeth Streitmatter
- Kelly Walder
Holiday Office Hours
December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Our church office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve), through Thursday, January 1. We will reopen on Friday, January 2. Thank you for keeping these holiday hours in mind as you plan your week.
Wednesday Activities
All Wednesday activities are off for the next two weeks (12/24 & 12/31). Awana begins again on January 7th, but youth group will have an off-site event on January 7th from 6-8pm at Elevate in Peoria. Jumpers will need a signed waiver form and $12 to participate.
Spring Ladies Bible Studies
Throughout the year, Bethany offers ongoing and short-term Ladies’ Bible Studies that meet at various times throughout the week. We have morning, afternoon, and evening classes. Several options are available for you to study God’s Word. This semester we’ll be offering studies on Proverbs and Ephesians.
Year-End Giving
Thank you for faithfully giving to the Lord’s ministry here at Bethany. To have your gift posted in 2025, please place your gift in the offering on Sunday, December 28, or ensure your gift is postmarked or processed online by December 31.
We Want to Pray for You!
It is our desire to be praying for you no matter what is happening in your life. Go to bethanycentral.org/prayer or use the Bethany app to fill out a prayer request or share a praise so that our leaders, staff, prayer team, and church family can be in prayer for you personally.
