February 8, 2026
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: How Firm a Foundation
Welcome, Announcements, and Call to Worship
The Way the Truth and the Life
Bless the Lord O My Soul (Psalm 103)
There is One Gospel
GO Partner Interview: Sergiy
Bethany Family Prayer
Baptisms: 2nd Service
Sermon: Gospel Drift
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Galatians: Sermon Notebooks
We are continuing our series this week on the book of Galatians. To help you engage with the series we’ve created a special notebook for sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/notebook.
Starting Point Class: Learn about Bethany
Starting Point is a single-session class that meets during our first service in the Gathering Room. It’s designed to help you learn who we are, what we believe, and how you can find your place in the life of our church family. You’ll also discover what to expect on Sunday mornings, how to navigate the building, and explore the ministries and classes we have available. To RSVP go to bethanycentral.org/start.
Serve in the Church
Our teams—children’s ministry, worship & production, care, welcome, and prayer—are always inviting people to step in and invest in our church family. Serving isn’t just filling a role; it’s using the gifts God has given you to build up the body of Christ. Whether it’s running sound, serving coffee, teaching children, or supporting those with special needs, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful impact. Visit bethanycentral.org/serve to learn more.
Announcements
Upcoming Membership Vote
Sunday, February 22nd
We are excited to be voting new members into Bethany in two weeks. Watch next week’s bulletin for details on whom you can be encouraging and welcoming into our church family.
Men's Titus Bible Study
Feb 18 - Apr 1 | Wednesdays 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
Bethany is offering a new Wednesday night men’s Bible study this semester focused on the book of Titus. In Paul’s letter to Titus, we see that spiritual strength is built on sound doctrine. Join us in the Fireside Area as we grow in our knowledge of God and His glorious gospel, and allow God’s Word to shape our lives toward love and good works.
BEST Lunch & Learn
Monday, February 9th
BEST (Boomers Engaged in Serving and Sharing Together) is hosting a Lunch and Learn that will take place in the Bethany Café. We will explore what it means for the church to be a welcoming and loving community, reflecting on the biblical “one anothers” and how practicing them brings spiritual, mental, and physical benefits. Use your myBethany account to RSVP or call the church office and feel free to bring a friend with you.
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.
Wednesday Family Meal
Wed February 11, 2026 5:00 pm
Join us this week for Tacos! The suggested donation is $3 for individuals with a $15 max per family. To help us plan, please RSVP using your MyBethany or by calling the church office by Monday afternoon.
Register to Vote at Bethany
Wednesday, February 11th, 4:30 pm
We’re hosting a voter registration opportunity at Bethany where you can register or update your voter information, check your status, request a vote-by-mail ballot, and get election questions answered. Two forms of ID are required, one with your current address.
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: Share a time you jumped on a “bandwagon” (a fashion trend, a diet, a hobby, or a show) only to quit very quickly or that you now regret in hindsight.
Discussion 1: Paul expresses shock that the Galatians were turning away from God so “quickly” to follow a different gospel. Why do you think it is often easier for humans to drift toward a complicated list of rules or religious checklists than it is to stay rooted in the simple grace of the gospel? How do you see this at play within other modern religions?
Application 1: Reflect on your own spiritual journey. When you find yourself drifting away from a closeness with God, what is usually the “shiny object” or distraction that pulls you away? Is there a pattern that you can see in those distractions?
Discussion 2: Paul uses incredibly strong language in verses 8 and 9, saying that anyone who preaches a different message should be under a curse. Why do you think he takes this issue so seriously? Why couldn’t he just “agree to disagree” on this one? What does this teach us about how central the gospel is to the Christian life?
Application 2: We live in a culture that often values tolerance above absolute truth. How does Paul’s intensity here challenge your boldness for the gospel? Where do you feel pressure (socially, relationally, or professionally) to soften the gospel for the sake of being liked, accepted, or seen as “reasonable”?
Discussion 3: In verse 10, Paul asks a rhetorical question: “Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God?” He implies you can’t be a servant of Christ if your main goal is keeping people happy. Why do you think people-pleasing has such a strong pull on us? What does it reveal about fallen human nature?
Application 3: Think about your interactions this past week (at work, home, or online). Can you identify a moment where you hesitated to say or do the right thing because you were worried about what someone else might think? What would it look like to choose God’s truth in that moment next time?
