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Weekly Bulletin
October 13, 2024
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Sunday Worship
May the People Praise You
Call to Worship
Our God Saves
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
How Great Thou Art
God of Wonders
You've Already Won
Jesus Strong and Kind
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Compassion Offering for Hurricane Relief
Our Compassion Offering for October will support those impacted by Hurricane Helene & Milton. We are still accepting donations through this week and through your generosity we’ve already raised $28,115 to aid Samaritan’s Purse in their efforts to provide vital relief and care in the affected regions. You can contribute to the Compassion Offering by visiting bethanycentral.org/compassion.
Men's Ministry: The Anvil
The Anvil is a set of 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. You can sign up at the table in the foyer of using your myBethany.
GO Conference: Registration is Open!
7 of our GO Partners will be with us and it will be an incredible time to hear the work that God is doing around the world through our GO Partners. We have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions. This year we are excited to introduce Kids Conference! It’s not just childcare, it’s Global Outreach themed activities and lessons just for kids (includes nursery). Go to bethanycentral.org/go to register or get more information.
Announcements
Winter Car Care Day
If you attend Bethany and are a senior saint, widow, single mother, or college student, our Car Care team wants to bless you by preparing your car for free. Services include oil & filter changes, brake & tire inspection, fluid top-off, air filter changes, and wiper blade replacement.
Call or text Chaz Ruppman at (309) 696-2727 today to schedule your free appointment at his North Peoria-based shop. 1525 W Luthy Drive, Peoria, IL 61615.
Evangelism Equipping Class: Starts this Week!
As we continue to Pray the Miracle this year we want to be ready to share with those who are ready to hear. This is a 2-week class focused on practical help in sharing the gospel. We will be learning practical tools to help communicate the gospel along with encouraging one another towards faithfulness.
MOMents
Friday, October 18, 9:00 am
MOMents is a group for moms with children aged 0 to Kindergarten, offering community, growth, and support. They meet every other Friday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, with childcare provided. Each session includes breakfast, a creative activity, and discussions led by guest speakers on topics relevant to our lives. For more details and registration, go to bethanycentral.org/moments.
Bethany Family Meal
Wednesday | 4:45 - 5:45pm
Join us this week for Sloppy Joes! Cost is $3 for individuals with a $15 max per family. To help us plan, sign up using your MyBethany, or by calling the church office by Monday afternoon.
Adult Co-Ed Soccer
Tuesdays | 6:00PM
Play soccer with those at Bethany and those from around the community on Tuesday nights. If you are interested in playing, contact Mandy Hobbs: aswright@mail.bradley.edu.
Knowing Christ Radio
Our radio ministry featuring the teaching of Pastor Ritch airs each Sunday at 11am on WBNH 88.5FM. Or go to knowingchrist.org to hear each broadcast.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker
What’s a funny misconception or idea that you believed when you were younger? Or a word you thought meant something else?
Discussion Questions
What does verse 8 tell us about the power and authority of Jesus? What do you think Jesus meant when He said “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matt 28:18)? How do you picture the end of verse 8 happening? (Epic answers only)
In verses 9-10 Paul tells us that the lawless one will have his own “power and false signs and wonders.” What do you think that will look like? What do you think the difference is between Satan’s power, signs, and wonders, and God’s? How are the purposes of each different?
What do you think is God’s purpose in sending “them a strong delusion”? How might we make sense of God’s plan in this truth? In what ways does this mirror Jesus’s words about His parables (Mark 4:11-12)?
Application Questions
How does knowing about Jesus’s ultimate victory affect your spiritual walk and relationship with Him? Does it bring confidence and comfort? Do you feel a divide between your thoughts, worries, and fears and the victory of Jesus?
Paul’s description of the signs and wonders of Satan is in the future, but in what ways do you see Satan deceiving people even today? What can protect believers from these deceptions that Satan seeks to snare us with?
If you were alive during the reign of the lawless one, how might you know his deception? In what ways is the Kingdom of God so radically different from the kingdom that Satan seeks to create today?
