February 22, 2026
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Our God Saves
Welcome & Announcements
O Church Arise
Psalm 8 (How Majestic is Your Name)
New Member Vote
Bethany Family Prayer & Fellowship Time
Baptism: 2nd Service
King of Kings
Sermon: Gospel Unity
There is One Gospel
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Membership Class
Sunday, March 1st, 9:00 am | The Gathering Rm
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 - 8th, 2026
The Global Outreach (GO) Conference is almost here! We’ll kick things off next Sunday with a special Preconference Week, preparing our hearts for all that’s to come. Then many of our GO Partners will join us Friday through Sunday, sharing firsthand how God is advancing the gospel around the world. We’re also excited to include a Kids Conference again this year! Register or get more details at bethanycentral.org/gocon.
Announcements
New Member Vote Today
We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family during our worship services today.
- Isaac Goodwin
- Keith and Linda Martin
- Chinedu Ugorji
Bethany Family News
Our congratulations to Alex & Bethany McIntyre on the birth of their daughter, Delainey Lee, on Saturday, February 14th.
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.
Prayer Team Recruitment Lunch
Sunday, March 15th, 12:15 pm
Join us in the High School Room for a Prayer Team lunch. If you’re interested in learning more about the team or possibly joining, we’d love for you to come! Please RSVP to lfisch1997@gmail.com so we can plan accordingly.
Temple Builders ABC: New Study
Sunday, March 1st, 10:30 am
The Temple Builders ABC will begin a new study through 1 Kings starting Sunday, March 1, at 10:30am in Room 807. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Grandparents @ Prayer
Monday, February 23rd, 11:00 am
All grandparents are invited to join us at Bethany for an hour devoted to praying for your grandchildren. For questions contact Rod Abel at rbabel4952@gmail.com.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: What was a specific rule you had to follow growing up (at home or school) that, looking back, seems odd or just plain unnecessary?
Discussion 1: Paul explains that he went to Jerusalem to meet privately with the apostles to make sure his ministry was not running “in vain” (vv.1–2). Why do you think Paul valued accountability and unity while still being confident in the gospel he preached? What does this show us about the relationship between conviction and humility?
Application 1: In your own life, where do you see the need to hold firm convictions while still inviting wise counsel from others? How can we remain firm in our own personal convictions from God’s Word while remaining humble and without becoming defensive or isolated? Is a balance possible?
Discussion 2: Paul highlights that Titus, a Gentile believer, was not compelled to be circumcised despite pressure from false teachers (vv.3–5). Why was this issue such a big deal, and what was really at stake? How does Paul’s refusal to give in help us understand the importance of gospel freedom?
Application 2: Are there ways you feel pressure to conform spiritually in order to fit in or be accepted, whether through religious expectations, traditions, or unwritten rules? Where might God be calling you to protect the freedom you have in Christ?
Discussion 3: Paul says the leaders in Jerusalem added nothing to his message but instead recognized God’s grace at work in him (vv.6–10). What can we learn from this passage about how God assigns different roles within His church? How does this passage challenge comparison, competition, or insecurity in ministry?
Application 3: God gives different gifts and callings so the church can grow together, not compete with one another (Eph. 4:1–7, 11–13). We see this lived out when the apostles recognized and affirmed Paul’s calling without trying to change it (vv.6–10). Where are you tempted to compare your role to someone else’s? How does this hinder our service to God? What might embracing unity look like in this context?
