October 19, 2025
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: Come Thou Fount Come Thou King
Call to Worship
His Mercy is More
Welcome & Announcements
New Member Vote
Walk-up Communion
This I Believe (The Creed)
All Things
O Lord My Rock and My Redeemer
Sermon: Generosity from God
My Worth is Not in What I Own
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 19th, 1:00 pm
Don’t forget! Our Congregational Meeting is happening this Sunday. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how God is working through our church’s ministries. Everyone is invited—whether you’re a member or not! Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Newcomer's Lunch
Sunday, November 2nd, 12:30 pm
Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join us for lunch. Meet elders & pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. If you are new to Bethany this is the perfect first step for you! Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.
September Financials
In an effort to keep you up to date on the status of our finances, here are the financial numbers from the previous month:
| Giving | Expenses | Budget |
| $270,800 | $230,152 | $289,055 |
| YTD Giving | YTD Expense | YTD Budget |
| $1,321,428 | $1,423,555 | $1,445,273 |
Announcements
New Member Vote Today
We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family during our worship services today.
- Charity Dagbui
- Ayden Herrmann
- Adrielle Hoyt
- Cody Markley
- Maria Vargas
- Trish Wineland
- Ben and Faith Wolfgang
Fall Festival Outreach Follow-up
Did you invite a friend or neighbor to Fall Festival? Consider having them over for dinner! The church would love to help with this next step by providing you with frozen soup and bread. For more details, please contact Kayli Ugorji by 10/31. Kayli’s email is ragainsk88@gmail.com.
Women’s Event: Recognizing Christ in Community
Monday, November 10th, 7:00 pm
Join the ladies of Bethany for an evening of fellowship, food, and devotion. Anna Sceggel will lead us down the Emmaus Road with a meaningful devotion and fun activities, followed by snacks and connection. Discover how community thrives when Christ is at the center!
CEF Event: Gospel Foundations with Ken Ham
Sunday, November 2nd, 6:00 pm
A free, family-friendly event hosted by Child Evangelism Fellowship at Grace Presbyterian Church. Discover how the gospel begins in Genesis and points to Christ. Light refreshments provided—no tickets required.
Pathway Ministries: Hope Rising Event
Monday, November 3rd, 6:00 pm
Hope Rising is Pathway Ministries’ annual year-end fundraiser featuring inspiring stories, great food, and a taste of Peoria-style dining. Celebrate what God is doing and look forward with hope! Get your tickets at Bethanycentral.org/hoperising.
Halloween Bracelets
Story Bracelet Kits are available at a table near the office entrance. Each kit includes 50 unassembled bracelets, with single preassembled ones also available. Take some to share with children on Halloween and tell them about the Good News of Jesus!
ABC New Series
Sunday, October 26th
The Temple Builders Adult Bible Community, that meets in room 807, will be starting a new series. The series is titled, “The Prophets for Beginners” and will be taught by Mark Schellenberg.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker: If you suddenly received an unexpected $1,000 that had to be used for someone else, how would you spend it to bless them?
Application 1: Paul opens this letter with an explosion of praise, saying that God has “blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” When you think about the blessings God has already given you, what comes to mind first? What are examples of the kind of spiritual blessings God has given you?
Application 2: Paul also says that we were chosen in Christ “before the foundation of the world.” How does it affect your sense of identity to know that God wanted you before you ever had a chance to prove yourself worthy or unworthy? What might change in your view of others if you remembered that every believer was also chosen by that same grace?
Application 3: When you think about God’s generosity toward you — His blessings, His choosing, His forgiveness, His Spirit — what emotion rises in you first: gratitude, joy, humility, or something else? How can that emotion become fuel for practical generosity toward others this week, whether through time, words, or resources?
Application 4: This passage ends with the repeated phrase “to the praise of His glory.” What do you think it means to live a life that points back to God’s glory? How can you keep a sense of awe and worship alive in the ordinary moments of your week, remembering that no matter how far you run, God’s grace always runs further?
