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Weekly Bulletin
February 23, 2025
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Sunday Worship
Lovingkindness
Call to Worship
All My Boast is in Jesus
Welcome & Announcements
Child Dedication
Bethany Family Prayer
Nothing but the Blood
Come Jesus Come
GO Partner Interview
Sermon: God’s Servant Forgives
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Night of Worship
Sunday, February 23, 6:00 pm
Night of Worship is happening this sunday! We are a singing church that loves to live out the Scripture of “singing songs and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody in your hearts to the Lord.” Come for time of extended worship with a popcorn bar for a time of fellowship afterward.
Baptism Opportunity: Good Friday
Friday, April 18, 6:00 pm
There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Good Friday service. 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.
Baptisms Today
Sunday, February 23, 10:30 am
The following people will follow the Lord in Believer’s Baptism during our special baptism service at 10:30am.
- Karter Catlin
- Jack Collins
- Henry Easley
- Evan Guymon
- Drake Herman
- Shri Majety
- Ariya Plattner
- Tess Plattner
- Lauren Queen
- Ruth Tranel
- Daniel Weidner
Announcements
Leadership Candidates
The Elders are pleased to announce the candidates entering the leadership development process for this cycle. They each shared their testimony and why they are excited to pursue the calling of leadership at Bethany. A webpage containing their answers is available at Bethanycentral.org/candidates.
Practical Financial Stewardship
March 9th, 9:00 am Room 813
Learn to manage your finances with wisdom, purpose, and for God’s glory. The class begins Sunday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 813 and runs through April. All are welcome—gain practical tools and biblical principles to help you steward your resources well.
Seasons of Motherhood
Tuesdays 9:30-11 AM, Mondays (Every other) 6:30-8pm
This is a women’s group for moms of young kids, teens, and anything in between. They offer a morning session at church on Thursdays with childcare and one evening session every other Monday in Dunlap without childcare. There is a devotional and Bible study that’s simple yet rich in God’s Word for moms seeking to stay grounded in Truth. Sign up using MyBethany or contact the church office.
HEART Work Night
Monday, February 24, 6:30-8:00 PM
H.E.A.R.T. is a ministry at Bethany that seeks to provide support to women and couples who are grieving the loss of a baby at any stage of life. Join them for a work night; no skills are needed. Tie ribbons on ornaments, fill Keepsake bags, and put items in stillbirth boxes. These resources are given out through hospitals, doctor offices, pregnancy centers, and more.
Grandparents at Prayer
Monday, February 24, 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.
Adult Co-ed Soccer
Tuesdays | 6:00PM
Our Soccer ministry meets outside on the Bethany soccer fields from May-September and inside the Bethany gym from October-April. If you have any questions, contact Mandy Hobbs: aswright@mail.bradley.edu.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for a friend? Why did you do it and what was the result?
Discussion 1: The paralytic’s friends went to great lengths to bring him to Jesus, even lowering him through the roof. The text says, “Jesus saw their faith.” How does their radical act demonstrate their faith?
Application 1: The friends demonstrated faith by bringing the paralytic to Jesus despite obstacles. Is there someone in your life who needs a friend like that? What type of radical acts might it take for them to meet Jesus?
Discussion 2: Jesus first forgives the man’s sins, which surprises the crowd and angers the scribes. Why do you think Jesus prioritized forgiveness over physical healing? Why do you think the Pharisees were so angered by His words?
Application 2: Jesus addresses the paralytic’s greatest need by forgiving his sins. What might it look like to prioritize spiritual needs over other needs? What does the Pharisees’ attitude reveal about their hearts?
Discussion 3: How does the physical miracle of healing the man show that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins? How does this miracle reinforce Jesus’s identity, and why was this important for the crowd and the religious leaders to understand?
Application 3: Jesus showed that He has authority over both the spiritual and physical worlds. Are there ways in which you are focusing too much on the physical and neglecting the spiritual? Is there sin that you need to confess or a hard heart like the Pharisees you need to be softened?
