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Weekly Bulletin
June 16, 2024
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: I Stand Amazed
Call to Worship
He is Worthy
Welcome & Announcements
VBS Recap Video
Scripture Reading & Communion Invitation
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Behold Our God
Walk-up Communion
Sermon: Kingdom Security
All Things
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
GO Partners: John & Esther Waldrop Visiting
Our GO Partners John and Esther Waldrop are here visiting this week. You can chat with them at their table in the foyer, hear them share in the Joint Heirs Adult Bible Class(during the first service), or talk to them before and after services. They will soon be moving to Manila, Philippines where John will be teaching at seminaries in that area.
Father's Day Celebration
We are thanking God for fathers and those who have taken the role as father. To celebrate Father’s Day we have chocolates for every man as you exit the service this morning. Don’t miss yours!
VBS Week in Review
We are praising God for all the work He did during the week of VBS. We had 227 volunteers (84 of whom were student volunteers!), 398 children, and 90 children from the YMCA. We are praising God for over a dozen professions of faith of children and over $9,000 raised towards our GO Partner Project. To celebrate all that God did we will be showing a short review video during the service this week.
Announcements
May 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 |
| $222,766 | $243,676 | $261,645 |
| YTD Giving | YTD Expense | YTD Budget |
| $222,766 | $243,676 | $261,645 |
Pray for Youth Summer Camp
Jun 22
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Be in prayer for our student ministry as they are at Ascend Camp next week. Pray for God to work during their time at Summer Camp and for our leaders as they interact with the students.
Summer Kids Bible Studies
Mondays from 9 to 10:30am
There is a Bible study for kids ages 8 to 12 years old this summer you can sign up for. The Awesome Days When God Created: led by Angie Peterson June 17 – July 29th ($15). This is a great opportunity for your children to dive deeper into God’s word this summer. Register using your myBethany.
MOMents Summer Playdates
June 28 | Detweiller Park | Near the Sledding Hill
Our mothers of preschoolers ministry (MOMents) is hosting summer playdates all summer long. Their next play date is coming soon! You can join or email them at moments@bethanycentral.org to get more information.
Breakfast for College Ministry
Did you know we have a college and young adult ABC that meets each Sunday? Volunteers supply breakfast for this group each week. If you would like to serve in this way, email abby@bethanycentral.org to be added to the signup.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question
If you could receive future knowledge from God (i.e. a prophecy) about one thing, what would it be and why?
Discussion Questions
In our passage, what significance do you see in the symbolism of the various materials of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream? How does the gold, silver, iron, etc. contrast with the rock?
Is it important that we know, or do not know, all the kingdoms represented in the statue? What do you think the main point of the dream is?
Who does the “rock” in the King’s dream represent? Look at Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 2:20, and 1 Peter 2:4-6. What characteristics does the rock show and what does it represent? What conclusions can we draw from God using a rock as the symbol?
Application Questions
What does the dream and its interpretation show us about the idea of God’s sovereignty in relation to the human kingdoms and power? What can we learn from it today?
What do you see in Nebuchadnezzar’s reaction to Daniel’s interpretation? Do you think his response was genuine? How should we respond when others react in a similar way?
Daniel’s life changed as a result of how God used him in this situation. What can we learn from this change? (see James 4:6, 10) Does God always respond in this way when we are faithful in delivering truth to others?
