December 3, 2023
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Angels We Have Heard on High
Call to Worship
Sing we the Song of Emmanuel
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
O Come All You Unfaithful
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Sermon: The Restoration
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Communion
Benediction & Compassion Offering
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Membership Class
The class will meet in the Gathering Room in the adult wing. Learn more about Bethany and start your journey to become a member of our community. Sign up at bethanycentral.org/membership.
Christmas Carol Sing-along
Sunday, December 10th, 6:00 pm
Bring your family, small 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.
Christmas Services
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 congratulations to Jimmy & Kim Houck on the birth of their son, Albert Sauder on Friday, November 24th.
Our congratulations to Jon & Kristina Davison, on the birth of their daughter, Idalene Louise on Sunday, November 26th.
Christmas Gift for Pastors & Staff
December 3rd
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31st, 2023
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 use the online form.
High School Winter Camp 2024: Registration is Open!
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
Sunday, December 3rd
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.
Together in Prayer
Wednesday, December 6th, 6:30 pm
The first Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm you can take part in a special time of prayer. The group will meet in the sanctuary. Email Josh Moon JMoon-Elder@bethanycentral.org, for more information and any questions.
Upcoming Child Dedication
Sunday, December 24th, 10:00 am
If you would like to dedicate your child during the 10am worship service on December 24th, contact the church office.
For those who have not yet completed the child dedication class you’ll need to attend the class on December 17th at 9am. The class will cover what child dedication is, basic parenting principles, and give an overview of Bethany resources.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker:
What are some memorable trips you’ve taken?
Discussion Questions:
What is the significance of this renewed season of famine?
How is God’s good providence on display in this passage?
What does this story teach about the power of personal testimonies of God’s provision?
Application Questions:
What kind of season are you currently in: enduring, coming out of, or readying yourself for a time of testing?
Share a personal testimony of God’s faithfulness in your life.
