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Weekly Bulletin
October 6, 2024
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Sunday Worship
Praise to the Lord (Joyful Joyful)
Call to Worship
Jesus
Welcome & Announcements
Bethany Family Prayer
O Church Arise
Behold Our God
Sermon: A Sure Rebellion
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Communion
Compassion Offering & Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Compassion Offering for Hurricane Helene
This October, our Compassion Offering will support those impacted by Hurricane Helene. We invite you to consider bringing a special donation this Sunday 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 or by giving to the Compassion Fund after the service this week.
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!
October 25 - 27
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
Welcome New Members
The following people were voted on and approved as new members.
- Matt & Michelle Bedwell
- Brad & Ann Campen
- Andrew & Erica Cushing
- Grace English
Winter Car Care Day
Saturday, October 19
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.
Men's Bible Study: Genesis 1-11
Oct 9 - Nov 20, 7 Weeks Left | Wednesday 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
It’s not too late to join! Pastor Ritch and Pastor Josh are leading a men’s Bible study on Wednesday nights for 8 weeks. The study will dig into the first 11 chapters of Genesis. The study will meet in the Lakeside Room. Sign up using your myBethany or use the button below to register.
Evangelism Equipping Class
October 13th & 20th, 9:00am, Rm 813
As we continue to Pray the Miracle this year we want to be ready to share with those that are ready to hear. This is a 2-week class focused on practical help in sharing the gospel. We will learn practical tools to help communicate the gospel along with encouraging one another towards faithfulness.
Denny & Jan Reed 50th Wedding Anniversary
Friday, October 11th 6-8:00pm
Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating Denny and Jan Reed’s 50th wedding anniversary with a dessert fellowship in Bethany’s Café. RSVP to 309-370-4083 by October 7th. Cards only, please.
Pickle Ball (All Ages)
Thursday, October 10
A Pickleball group meeting in the Bethany Gym. All skill levels are welcome, come for fellowship and exercise. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker
What day of your life would you like to relive? Why would you choose that day?
Discussion Questions
Paul addresses the Thessalonians’ concerns about the coming of Jesus. What do you think this reveals about the early church’s understanding of eschatology? Paul states the day of the Lord has not come. What must come first?
Paul speaks of the “man of lawlessness.” What are the characteristics and actions described about this person? How does Paul’s description help us understand this future person? What does it mean that he is the “son of destruction”? What are some of actions that this man does, according to Paul?
What do you think Paul means by the “mystery of lawlessness,” and who or what might be restraining it? What does Paul mean by saying that the one restraining it will be “out of the way”?
Application Questions
How can we follow Paul’s advice to “not be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed”? What might that look like in your life and especially in your spirit and heart? What bedrock beliefs can you think of that can be a bulwark against hard or uncertain times in your life?
Paul spends some time discussing how to stand against false teaching in verses 2-3. What practical steps can you take to grow in your ability to discern truth from falsehood? How can you be a stabilizing influence to others who may be less mature or more easily shaken by false teaching?
How can we take comfort in the truth that there is something restraining the “mystery of lawlessness”? Are you ever tempted to despair in the pain, suffering, and sinfulness of the world?
