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Weekly Bulletin
September 10, 2023
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Sunday Worship
Prelude: The Lord My God My Salvation
Call to Worship
How Firm A Foundation
Welcome & Announcements
Grandparents Declaration Video
Bethany Family Prayer
Baptisms: 2nd Service Only
By Faith
Abide
Sermon: The Gift
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Weekly Schedule
View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
August 27
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The Hands of Grace food pantry is still collecting food for the pantry ministry. Look for their donation table in the foyer and view the items they are in need of by visiting their webpage and downloading a list. You can also support the ministry by signing up to serve at one of their upcoming distribution days. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, September 24, 6:00 pm
Our next congregational meeting is coming in just a few weeks. You’ll hear important ministry updates and we’ll also have a dessert fellowship afterwards.
Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2023
November 03
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All grandparents are invited to join us on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am – 4:00pm for the Legacy Grandparenting Summit simulcast right here at Bethany. Register at: bethanycentral.org/lgs23.
Announcements
New Member Vote
Sunday, September 24
We are excited to be voting new members into Bethany in two weeks. Watch next week’s bulletin for details on whom you can be encouraging and welcoming into our church family.
Grandparents at Prayer
Monday, September 18, 11:00 am
Meeting the first and third Mondays of the month in the Library. All grandparents are invited to join for an hour of devoted praying for your grandchildren.
Women's Ministry "The Table" Signups are Open
The Table is a fun, one-time commitment for women to try something new, meet new people, or just have fun! This fall offers hiking, a tea, watercolor, thrifting, and more. Go to bethanycentral.org/table to signup & get more info.
Special GO Partner Service
Sunday, September 10, 6:00 pm
One of our GO Partners, Sergiy Tymchenko, will be at Bethany for a special Sunday evening service. Sergiy is serving in the Ukraine and will give an update and report on his recent ministry there.
BEST Lunch & Learn
Monday, September 11, 11:00 am
Join us as we kickoff our monthly meetings with a trip to Alaska followed by lunch. The Abels and the Suttons will share their adventures in Alaska this summer. RSVP at myBethany or call the church.
Good News Club
Our Good News Club at Ridgeview Elementary is starting up on Sept. 18th. This is a great opportunity for you to be part of a program designed to share the gospel with kids in a fun and loving environment! And they still need volunteers. If you sense God directing you toward this opportunity, reach out to Patti Falatko pif756@gmail.com.
The Master's Touch ABC: New Series
Sunday, September 17, 9:00 am
The Believer’s Armor. A Study of Ephesians 6:10-24. By Dr. John McArthur. All are welcome to join for this new series starting soon.
Dust to Glory ABC: New Series
Sunday, September 24, 9:00 am
The Dust to Glory ABC class is beginning a new series in the Psalms in a few weeks. Join them in the Gym for this study in the Psalms.
Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question
Do you have any encouraging stories about hospitality that you can share?
Discussion Questions
What kind of intention was required from the Shunamite woman for her to show hospitality?
What motivated hospitality in this context?
How did the woman respond to the unexpected promise of God’s grace?
Application Questions
Where might God be calling you to show more intention in ministry?
What can you do this week to truly live out the principle it is “more blessed to give than receive”?
