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Weekly Bulletin
November 5, 2023
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Praise the Lord Ye Heavens
Call to Worship
Cornerstone
Welcome & Announcements
GO Partner Interview (2nd Service)
Bethany Family Prayer
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
I Set My Hope
Sermon: The Leper
Nothing But the Blood
Communion
Benediction & Compassion Offering
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Newcomers Lunch This Sunday
This Sunday After 2nd Service
If you are new to Bethany or even just haven’t been to a Newcomers Lunch yet we want to meet you and share a meal together with you here at Bethany. You’ll be able to meet Elders & Pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. Use the button below to register for the lunch. Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.
GO Partner Christmas Gift Collection
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Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.
Announcements
Bethany Family news
Our sympathies to Ruth Ann Clore on the loss of her father, Don Lovell, on Wednesday, October 25th.
Operation Christmas Child
Collection Week November 13 - 20th
Bring great joy & Good News to children in need around the world. Look for the table in the foyer with readymade boxes and a list of suggested items to include.
Peoria Rescue Ministry: Hope Rising Event
Monday, November 06, 6:00 pm
Peoria Rescue Ministry is hosting a special evening here at Bethany. The event will have a meal, stories of life change, and an announcement of the next steps for the ministry. To get tickets go to peoriarescue.org. Tickets are $30 for individuals or $25 for group rates. Doors open at 6pm and the event starts at 6:30pm.
Baby Shower for Madisyn Baugher
Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am
The church family is invited to a Baby Shower for Madisyn Baugher at 10am in the Bethany Cafe. If you’d like to attend RSVP at 309.657.1969. Madisyn is having a boy, Judah James.
Veterans Day Recognition
Sunday, November 12
Next week we will provide a list of those who are active duty or veterans of the military connected with our church so that you can keep them in your prayers. Let us know if you have someone you would like included on the list. Go to bethanycentral.org/vet or contact the church office.
Ladies' Christmas Craft Night
Friday, November 10, 6:30 pm
We’ll be making felt or yarn trees this year. RSVP is required. RSVP using myBethany or by calling or emailing the church office (309.692.1755 or info@bethanycentral.org).
BEST Lunch and Learn
Monday, November 13, 11:00 am
We will have a Medicare specialist update us on Medicare changes to help us discern what is the best policy during the open enrollment window. Please RSVP using myBethany or by calling or emailing the church office (309.692.1755 or info@bethanycentral.org).
BEST Day Trip to The Beef House Christmas Show
Thursday, December 14
We will travel via Peoria Charter to The Beef House for a fabulous lunch and Christmas show. RSVP by November 13 to Pastor Lyall: lyall@bethanycentral.org or call the office: 309-692-1755.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker:
Do you think major success or major suffering makes people harder to reach with the gospel?
Discussion Questions:
How is God’s providence on display in this story?
What is the significance of the expression of faith that Elisha asks Namaan to show?
What drives Namaan’s response to Elisha and how do his servants appeal to him?
Application Questions:
In what ways might we be tempted to rush to meet people’s material needs without allowing them to express spiritual faith?
What simple steps of faith might God be asking you to take (Bible reading, prayer, etc) that you are sometimes tempted to doubt as being impactful?
