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Weekly Bulletin
March 9, 2025
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Christ is Risen He is Risen Indeed
Call to Worship
Sing
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Rejoice
Jesus Son of God
Sermon: God’s Servant Opposed
All Things
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Baptism Opportunity: Good Friday
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.
Know Their Story: 2025 Evangelism Goal
We are challenging ourselves as a church to hear 2,000 new stories this year and to help you do that we have 3 different resources to share with you. A weekly coaching tip series over 12 weeks, delivered by text or email, a podcast, and a special online class you can take from Spread Truth ministries. Go bethanycentral.org/knowtheirstory to sign up for the coaching, take the class, or listen to the podcast.
Annual Meeting & Single Service
Sunday, April 06
Our Annual meeting is a time to hear ministry updates and, if you are a member, take part in the vote for the annual budget and elected officers. This year we’ve scheduled our services to allow more attendees and members to join this important meeting.
We will have a single service at 9:30 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:00am and a light lunch provided.
Announcements
Evangelism Seminar
Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00am-11:30am
Join us for an inspiring Evangelism Seminar with Don and Jodi Green, where you’ll gain practical tools and encouragement to share the gospel with those around you. This session will focus on relational evangelism, helping you take the next step in reaching friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Childcare is provided. Enjoy coffee and light refreshments as we learn together and grow in our mission to Know Their Story. Go to bethanycentral.org/evangel to register.
High School Summer Camp Registration
Registration is open! For all current 8th-12th grade students, we are offering TWO summer camps this year! We are hosting Camp Waypoint at The Uplands June 5-8, and will also be going to Ascend Camp at Lake Williamson June 21-25. Click the button below to register your student. Please email michelle@bethanycentral.org with any questions.
BEST Lunch and Learn
Monday, March 17, 11:00 am
Join BEST (Boomers Engaged in Serving and Sharing Together) for a Lunch and Learn with David Priddy, Ph.D., on “The Aging Brain Part 2: Maintaining Our Memory.” With 30 years of experience in geriatric brain health, David’s last talk was a hit—don’t miss this chance to learn and discuss! RSVP via myBethany or call the church office.
Ladies Bible Overview
Tuesdays April 8-May 13, 9:30-11 AM
Join Jen Weers in a 6-week Bible Overview class on Tuesdays at Bethany. This class is for anyone who is new to studying the Bible, wants a broader picture of the whole Bible, or wants a refresher on all God’s Word offers us and provides a foundation for more in-depth study. Everyone is welcome so be sure to tell your friends! To register, visit bethanycentral.org/overview, call the church office, or email abby@bethanycentral.org.
Wedding Shower for Adelyn Koehler
Thursday, March 20, 7:00 pm
All ladies are invited to join us in the Bethany Café to celebrate Adelyn Koehler’s marriage to David Burnham on May 25th. Adelyn is registered at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, and Target.
New Series: Master's Touch ABC
Sundays, 9:15am in Rm 806/806
How much do you know about the coming Millennial Kingdom on Earth? You may be surprised by what the Bible reveals about this incredible event! Join The Master’s Touch ABC for an engaging study and discussion as we explore what to expect during these 1,000 years, when our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, reigns from His throne in Jerusalem. Everyone is welcome to join them.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: If you could bring healing or relief to one physical problem, disease, or sickness in the world, what would it be and why?
Discussion 1: In Mark 3:1-5, Jesus challenges the Pharisees by asking, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?” Why do you think the Pharisees remained silent, and how does Jesus’s response reveal His priorities?
Application 1: In the face of legalistic rules and expectations Jesus chose to show love and care even when He knew it would lead to a clash with the Pharisees and His ultimate death. Do you struggle to show radical love and care for others? Do the expectations and “unwritten rules” of others stop you from acting when the Spirit prompts you to move?
Discussion 2: Why do you think Jesus’s actions and teachings provoked a strong, murderous reaction from the religious leaders? What does this reveal about the state of their hearts and spiritual lives?
Application 2: In what ways is your heart similar to the Pharisees’? How can we be drawn away from a real relationship with God because of rules or expectations? Is it possible for those following “religion” rather than a relationship with God to actually be farther from Him?
Discussion 3: Again Jesus heals the sick and casts out demons from the large crowd gathering around Him. Why does He forbid the unclean spirits to speak or reveal who He is? What does this show us about Jesus’s purpose, identity, and plan?
Application 3: Many people in the crowds around Jesus came only for healing and physical miracles (see John 6:26). Are there areas where you might only be seeking physical blessings from God rather than spiritual ones? Are you praying only for physical help and ignoring the spiritual help only Jesus can provide?
