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Weekly Bulletin
July 21, 2024
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Christ our Hope in Life and Death
Call to Worship
Saved My Soul
Welcome & Announcements
Yes I Will
All I Have is Christ
Behold Our God
Dramatic Scripture Recitation by Jeremy Kluth
Sermon: Kingdom Prophecies
Unto Him
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Summer Celebration Sunday
This Sunday!
Sunday morning donut fellowship from 9:00-10:00am. Single indoor service at 10:00am. No ABC’s, Sunday School, or Children’s Church that week.
6:00pm evening service with baptisms by the lake, prayer, and ministry updates including deacon/deaconess and elder confirmation (see below for names). We’ll end the evening with a time of fellowship and dessert after the meeting.
Special Guest Jeremy Kluth
This Sunday!
Jeremy Kluth will be returning to Bethany to present a dramatic recitation from the book of Daniel during our service. He will also be presenting a longer recitation during our service that evening as well. You can connect with him at his table in the Foyer next week for scripture memorization materials and content.
Membership Class
Sunday, July 28, 9:00 am
The class meets in Rm 813 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.
Announcements
June Financials
In an effort to keep you up to date on the status of our finances here are the financial numbers for the previous month:
| Giving | Expenses | Budget |
| $236,666 | $213,300 | $261,645 |
| YTD Giving | YTD Expense | YTD Budget |
| $459,432 | $456,976 | $523,290 |
Membership Vote This Week
We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family during our worship services today.
- Annette Barrett
- Bob & Linda Cooper
- Amy Haddock
- Jake & Joyce Houck
Church Leadership Vote Tonight
We will be voting to affirm candidates for church leadership at the Summer Celebration Service on Sunday, July 21, at 6:00 PM. If you have a question please contact an elder. Read each leader’s answers by going to bethanycentral.org/leader24.
Elders
- Marshall Schrader
Deaconesses
- Sarah Barley
- Jackie Fricke
- Nicole Habeger
- Jill Hamilton
- Megan Kieser
- Dorothy Magnuson
- Tina Myatt
- Erica Ogden
- Amy Park
- Nicole Pepper
- Jan Reed
- Anna Sceggel
- Tiffany Waller
Deacons
- Jeff Brush
- Tyler Collins
- Josh Elliott
- Mike Peterson
- John Zimmerman
BEST Travel & Tour Breakfast
Thursday, July 25, 8:30 am
Where would you like to travel? Share your ideas at our BEST Travel and Tour breakfast next Thursday. Enjoy breakfast as we discuss our travel bucket lists for the USA and abroad. Your input will help plan future trips. RSVP on your MyBethany or call the church office (309-692-1755) to sign up.
New Creations ABC Starting a New Series
The New Creations ABC is starting a new lesson series entitled “Introduction to Biblical Doctrine: Know What You Believe”. The intent of the series is to answer questions about biblical doctrine and discuss what we believe at Bethany. The series also aims to better equip us all to explain and discuss our faith and biblical beliefs to unbelievers. New Creations meets in Room 816 at 9:00 AM.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question
If you could make a rule that everyone had to follow for a day, what would it be?
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you about the description of God in verses 9-10?
This vision spans over one thousand years of history, from the Babylonian Empire around 600 BC to the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD. What does the breadth of this prophecy show you about God?
How does the heavenly being’s explanation help us understand Daniel’s vision?
Application Questions
How does this vision shape the way you see the world’s rulers? Does it shape the way you see upcoming elections?
Look at verses 26-27 alongside Psalm 46. What hope do these verses give us when the world feels out of control?
