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Weekly Bulletin
January 5, 2025
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Sunday Worship
Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
Call to Worship
May the People's Praise You
Welcome & Announcements
GO Partner Interview
Bethany Family Prayer
There is a Fountain
I Set My Hope
Sermon: God Hears Us
Come Jesus Come
Communion
Benediction & Compassion Offering
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Know Their Story
Sunday, January 26
This week, Pastor Ritch will begin a new series called “Know Their Story,” focusing on how love listens. Our goal for the year is to initiate conversations, listen to the stories of unsaved friends, neighbors, and family members, and then celebrate! We are challenging ourselves to hear 2,000 new stories this year, and the initiative will kick off on January 26th.
Yearly Calendar 2025
Get a full list of 2025’s major events here at Bethany. This is a great way to look ahead for the year and save important dates in your calendar. Go to bethanycentral.org/cal to see the full list and save these important dates to your calendar. Once on the page click the “Subscribe to Calendar” button on this page to add these dates to your device’s calendar app.
Join the Children's Ministry Team
Our Children’s Ministry team is looking for volunteers to join Children’s Church, Buddy Teams, Awana, Nursery, and more! These are some of the ways we get the opportunity to disciple the next generation for Jesus. Go to bethanycentral.org/servekids for more information or email our Children’s Ministry Director at michellec@bethanycentral.org.
Announcements
Bethany Family News
Our congratulations to Ryan & Luana Clark on the birth of their son, David Samuel, on Tuesday December 31st.
Winter/Spring Ladies Bible Studies
Throughout the year, Bethany offers ongoing and short-term Ladies’ Bible Studies that meet at various times throughout the week. We have morning, afternoon, and evening classes. Several options are available for you to study God’s Word.
Our winter/spring studies are launching soon with various topics. Go to bethanycentral.org/ladies for locations & times or to register.
Malawi 2025 GO Trip Informational Meeting
Sunday, January 12, 1:00 pm | High School Room
Those who are interested in and praying about joining our Summer 2025 Global Outreach trip to Malawi there will be an information meeting on Sunday, January 12th at 1pm in the High School room. This is the place to ask questions and learn more as well as apply if you are ready to join the trip.
Wednesday Activities
Wednesday, January 08
All of our Wednesday activities begin again this week (1/8)! Awana will be at the normal time of 6:15-7:45pm. Youth group will have an off-site event on January 8th from 6-8pm at Elevate in Peoria. Bethany Family Meal begins again on January 15th and will feature Soup and Hot Dogs
Bylaw Change Q&A Session
Sunday, January 12, 12:00 pm
We have an important vote on proposed changes to our church bylaws coming up at the January congregational meeting. To help prepare, we’ve planned Q&A sessions to answer questions and discuss the details of these changes. The final session will be on Sunday, January 12 at noon. The proposed changes are posted on the office window.
Temple Builders
Sunday, January 19, 10:30 am
A new short series entitled “The Real Story of Jonah” will begin in the Temple Builder’s Class 807 on January 19th. Everyone is invited to join.
New Prayer Group: Parents Praying the Miracle
Wednesday, January 15, 6:15 pm
Parents Praying the Miracle is a new prayer ministry for parents burdened by their adult child’s physical, emotional, or spiritual well-being. Starting Wednesday, January 15, the group will meet weekly from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm in the Office Conference Room. Join us as we come together in prayer and faith for our children.
