February 15, 2026
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: This is Our God
Welcome & Announcements
Light on a Hill
O Come to the Altar
Communion Invitation & Scripture Reading
There is a Fountain
Remember Him
Walk-up Communion
Sermon: Gospel Transformation
Unto Him
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Membership Class
Sunday, March 1st, 9:00 am
The class meets in the gathering room in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.
Bible Overview Class
Sundays 9:00am, March 1st - May 5th | in the Gym
The Bible Overview Class is a seven-week course designed to help you see the Bible as one unified story centered on Jesus. We’ll trace God’s work through the Old and New Testaments, explore key themes, and show how each book contributes to God’s plan. Taught by Daniel Sheaffer and Jimmy Houck, this class will strengthen your understanding of Scripture and grow your confidence in reading it through the lens of Christ. Go to bethanycentral.org/overview to learn more and register.
GO Conference: Registration is Open!
March 6th
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8th, 2026
The Global Outreach (GO) Conference is almost here! Many of our GO Partners will be with us, sharing firsthand how God is advancing the gospel around the world. We’ll gather Friday through Sunday, and this year we’re excited to include a Kids Conference as well. Register or get more details at bethanycentral.org/gocon.
Announcements
January Financial Update
In an effort to keep you up to date on the status of our finances, here are the financial numbers from the previous month:
| Giving | Expenses | Budget |
| $274,596 | $237,355 | $289,055 |
| YTD Giving | YTD Expense | YTD Budget |
| $2,564,639 | $2,387,987 | $2,601,491 |
Membership Vote Next Week
Sunday, February 22nd
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.
- Isaac Goodwin
- Keith and Linda Martin
- Chinedu Ugorji
High School Winter Camp
February 13th
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15th, 2026
Our students will be traveling to the Uplands this weekend. Please join us in prayer for them and their leaders. Pray that God would unite our students in love for God and one another. Pray that God would use the teaching of the word to draw the students closer to Him this weekend.
Men's Ministry: Baseball & Breakfast
Saturday, February 28th, 9:00 am
Join us for a Father/Son Men’s Breakfast (all men are welcome). Hear from Pastor Daniel’s father, Danny Sheaffer, who will share his journey of faith in Christ, his time playing and managing in professional baseball, and his impact for the Gospel through missions around the world. Come Hungry! Go to bethanycentral.org/mensbreakfast to register.
Pathway Ministries: Fundraising Walk
Saturday, February 21st, 9:00 am
Join others from our community in a winter walk that raises awareness and support for men and women experiencing homelessness. This one-mile walk is designed to build compassion and provide tangible help by supporting Pathway Ministries, which offers shelter, care, and a path toward sobriety for those coming off the streets. To learn more and get involved, visit bethanycentral.org/path.
Wedding Shower for Laila Martin
Saturday, February 21st, 1:00 pm
All ladies are invited to join us in the Bethany Café to celebrate Laila Martin’s marriage to Michael Myers. Laila is registered at Amazon. The shower will be held on February 21 at 1 PM.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: If you could go back in time and meet your 10-year-old self, what is one thing about your current life that would completely shock them? (Examples: “You actually eat broccoli now,” “You are a morning person,” or “You live in a different country.”)
Discussion 1: Paul emphasizes that the gospel he preached did not come from human teaching but through a revelation of Jesus Christ (vv.11–12). Why do you think Paul is so intentional about clarifying the source of his message? How does this help explain why he refuses to compromise on the gospel?
Application 1: While God often uses others to strengthen our faith, we must cultivate our own personal relationship with God. Are there areas where you are leaning too heavily on someone else’s knowledge of Scripture instead of your own, or even another man’s gospel?
Discussion 2: Paul reminds the Galatians of his former life as a persecutor of the church (vv.13-15) and how dramatically Jesus turned him around. What does Paul’s transformation reveal about the grace of God? Why do you think Paul brings up his past at this moment? How does that help him make his point?
Application 2: Reflect on your own story. Are there parts of your past that God has redeemed or transformed in a way that now strengthens your faith or serves as a testimony to others? How might God want to use your own “before and after” to encourage someone else?
Discussion 3: Paul concludes by noting that the churches glorified God because of what they heard about his transformation (v.24). Why do you think testimonies of God’s work in someone’s life are so powerful for building faith? What is the difference between just trying to be a “better person” and allowing God to transform you?
Application 3: Think about the people who see you every day (family, coworkers, neighbors). If they were asked, “Has [Your Name] changed since following Jesus?” what do you think they would say? What is one area of your life where you hope to see that kind of visible change?
