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Weekly Bulletin
May 19, 2024
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Lovingkindness
Call to Worship
Bless the Lord O My Soul (Psalm 103)
Welcome & Announcements
GO Partner Interview (2nd Service)
Walk-up Communion
Jesus is Better
Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come)
Sermon: Know the Scriptures
Turn Your Eyes
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Summer Kick-off Service & Picnic
Sunday, May 26, 10:00 am
This is a single outdoor service with a picnic to follow. It’s a special Sunday of fellowship and celebration for the upcoming summer. There will be no Sunday school, children’s church, or ABC’s that Sunday. Join us for a Sunday of fellowship and food!
VBS Registration is Open
June 10
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VBS is four weeks away! Now is the time to start registering your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or visit the table in the foyer. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.
We also want to encourage you to be inviting friends and neighbors. To help you with that, we’ve created a display in the foyer with cards you can hand out.
Men's Ministry: The Anvil
Various Times & Locations to Choose
The Men’s Ministry is launching a men’s connecting event called “The Anvil.” This is a set of small group gatherings hosted by various men at Bethany. You choose a one time event to attend to meet other men from Bethany for fellowship and fun. There are all types of fun events to choose from with the goal of getting to know other guys. Signups open this Sunday at the table in the foyer.
Announcements
Congratulation Graduates
High School
- Anna Barngrover-Homeschool
- Isaac Berger-Homeschool
- Addison Church-Richwoods & Illinois Central College
- Joey Clore-Manual
- Lilly Condron-Richwoods
- Chloe Donnelli-Brimfield
- Brady Ellenbecker-PCS
- Rachel Ellenbecker-PCS
- Jacob Gerig-PCS
- Hanna Ham-Homeschool
- Bridget Hamilton-Dunlap
- Mae Herman-Elmwood
- Tyler Holland-Homeschool
- Elise Hubbert-PCS
- Jason Kennelly-Farmington
- Preslie Koenig-Farmington
- Timothy Liu-Dunlap
- Bailey Neuhoff-Homeschool
- Samuel Paluska-Dunlap
- Noah Peterson-Homeschool
- Ariya Plattner-Homeschool
- Lauren Queen-Homeschool
- Jake Rogers-Homeschool
- Elizabeth Schellenberg-Homeschool
- Tate Schick-Homeschool
- Mason Schrepfer-Homeschool
- Ben Siebenthal-Homeschool
- Aida Uhler-PCS
- Daniel Weidner-Dunlap
- Laura Wichael-Homeschool
College
- Ben Clore-Maranatha Baptist Univ.
- Lily Frye-Illinois Central
- Joshua Jast-University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Deanna McDonald-Illinois Central
- Matthew Moorman-Bradley
- Bradley Wichael-Bradley
Men's Summer Bible Study
Starts June 5th, 12 Weeks | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pastor Ritch is leading a men’s bible study on Wednesday nights for 12 weeks. The study will dig into the book of Revelation. You can sign up using your myBethany, or go to bethanycentral.org/revstudy.
Men's Ministry: Man Camp
Friday, May 31st, 1pm - Saturday, June 1st
Man Camp is a cookout & campout activity for men and boys of all ages. The event will start on Friday and continue through Saturday with activities such as Fishing, Tug of War, Wakeboarding, Archery, Basketball, and more. You can tent camp, bring your own camper, or get accommodations (limited space). Sign up using your myBethany account. This is a free event with donations accepted to help cover the cost.
Women's Ministry: The Table
The Table is starting up again! This is a one-time commitment with the purpose of meeting other ladies at Bethany. There are lots of fun activities over the next several weeks. You can sign up using your myBethany or online at bethanycentral.org/thetable.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question
What was your hardest subject in school?
Discussion Questions
In what condition does Peter encourage us to be found by God at His coming?
In what sense can we count the patience of God as salvation?
What is significant doctrinally about Peter’s reference to Paul’s writings?
Application Questions
How can you deepen peace among your church family?
What can you do to better comprehend an area of doctrine that is more difficult for you to understand?
What can you do to protect yourself from twisting or from being deceived by those who twist Scripture?
