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Weekly Bulletin
May 5, 2024
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Praise to the Lord
Call to Worship
By Faith
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
Psalm 8 (How Majestic is Your Name)
Only a Holy God
Sermon: Know the Desire
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Communion
Benediction & Compassion Offering
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Children's Ministry Volunteer Recognition
We want to recognize and thank all of our children’s ministry volunteers. They run our nursery, are Awana leaders, work with special needs, and teach in Sunday School and children’s church. We are so thankful for each of you!
If you are interested in joining our children’s ministry team you can go to bethanycentral.org/servekids to see open roles and let us know of your interest. We can’t serve and minister to kids without the body of Christ.
Membership Class
Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am
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. It’s a great next step toward joining community here at Bethany. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.
Announcements
Bethany Family News
Our deepest sympathies to Rick & Jiwon smith on the death of Rick’ s mother Barb on Sunday, April 28th.
Graduate Recognition Coming Soon
Sunday, May 19
In two weeks we will recognize those who are graduating from the Bethany Church family. If you would like your graduate to be included in that list go bethanycentral.org/graduates and fill out the form there for each of your graduates. Let us know their name and where they are graduating from so we can recognize them.
Nigeria GO Trip 2024 Updates
Our 2024 Nigeria GO Trip is in country and serving! During their time there they will be posting updates on their trip and about GO Partner Rachel Ellison at bethanycentral.org/nigeria24. You can follow their updates or pray for them specifically through our TogetherDaybyDay Email.
GO Partners Brad & Ruth Visitng
Sunday, May 19
Brad & Ruth F. will be visiting. They will be sharing about their ministry in the Crossroads Sunday School during first service and will be interviewed during the second service. Everyone is invited to hear them share about their ministry in Rm 808 in the adult ministry wing.
BEST Lunch and Learn
Monday, May 13, 11:00 am
BEST (Boomers Engaged in Serving and Sharing Together) is hosting a lunch that will take place in the High School Room. Open a hymnal and sing along with some of Bethany’s young musicians, followed by one of Pastor Lyall’s famous lunches. Use your myBethany to RSVP or call the church office.
Lost and Found Items
If you have a moment this week please check the lost and found to collect any items that may be yours. We will be donating or clearing out any items that are left on May 6. Thank you!
RightNow Media
Access an extensive library of faith-based videos for kids, youth, and adults, available on any device. It’s easy and free to join. Visit bethanycentral.org/rightnowmedia and click “Request an invitation.” We’ll send you an email invitation to set up your account so you can take advantage of this great resource.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question
What is one of the hardest things to wait for?
Discussion Questions
Why would someone ‘deliberately overlook’ a fact?
What historical event does Peter refer to in this passage?
What fact does Peter encourage us not to overlook and why?
Application Questions
Why is it tempting to view God’s patience as slowness?
Are there any steps of repentance that God is patiently calling you to take?
Think of a person who is close to you but far from God whom you can take a step to pray for or share the gospel with this week. Who is it?
