Sunday morning donut fellowship from 9:00-10:00am. Single indoor service at 10:00am. No ABC’s, Sunday School, or Children’s Church that week.

6:00pm evening service with baptisms by the lake, prayer, and ministry updates including deacon/deaconess and elder confirmation (see below for names). We’ll end the evening with a time of fellowship and dessert after the meeting.

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Summer Celebration service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

Sunday morning donut fellowship from 9:00-10:00am. Single indoor service at 10:00am.

6:00pm evening service with baptisms by the lake, prayer, and ministry updates. We’ll end the evening with a time of fellowship and dessert after the meeting.

At Bethany we love to use name badges to help people get to know us and make guests feel welcome. Please be sure to wear your name tag on July 7th! If you’ve never had one or need a replacement please visit or contact the church office to have one made for you in preparation for name tag Sunday.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Summer Celebration service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Summer Celebration service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have.

An Advocacy Team is a small group of people committed to caring for our sent partners in specific ways. Sent partners are those commissioned and sent out by Bethany either globally or locally. These teams meet once a month to pray for and care for their sent partner. If you are interested you can go to bethanycentral.org/GOadvocacy to learn more.

Our GO Partners John and Esther Waldrop are here visiting this week. You can chat with them at their table in the foyer, hear them share in the Joint Heirs Adult Bible Class(during the first service), or talk to them before and after services. They will soon be moving to Manila, Philippines where John will be teaching at seminaries in that area.

We are thanking God for fathers and those who have taken the role as father. To celebrate Father’s Day we have chocolates for every man as you exit the service this morning. Don’t miss yours!

VBS is next week! Now is your last chance to register your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or visit the table in the foyer. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

We started a new series last week on the book of Daniel. To help you engage with the series we’ve created a special notebook for sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/notebook.

VBS is just one weeks away! Now is the time to start registering your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or visit the table in the foyer. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

We also want to encourage you to be inviting friends and neighbors. To help you with that, we’ve created a display in the foyer with cards you can hand out.

We are starting a new series this week on the book of Daniel. To help you engage with the series we’ve created a special notebook for sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/notebook.

This Sunday is our single indoor service with a picnic to follow. It’s a special Sunday of fellowship and celebration for the upcoming summer. There will be no Sunday school, children’s church, or ABC’s that Sunday.

*Due to the weather forecast, this is now an indoor service. Weather permitting we hope to continue with our outdoor picnic, but we will be prepared to move to the gym if needed.

VBS is three weeks away! Now is the time to start registering your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or visit the table in the foyer. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

We also want to encourage you to be inviting friends and neighbors. To help you with that, we’ve created a display in the foyer with cards you can hand out.

This is a single outdoor service with a picnic to follow. It’s a special Sunday of fellowship and celebration for the upcoming summer. There will be no Sunday school, children’s church, or ABC’s that Sunday. Join us for a Sunday of fellowship and food!

VBS is four weeks away! Now is the time to start registering your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or visit the table in the foyer. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.

We also want to encourage you to be inviting friends and neighbors. To help you with that, we’ve created a display in the foyer with cards you can hand out.

Our children’s ministry team is still looking for volunteers to fill various roles. If you are interested in joining our team you can go to bethanycentral.org/servekids to see open roles and let us know of your interest. We need people like you using their gifts to serve and disciple kids!

This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. It’s a great next step toward joining community here at Bethany. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

We want to recognize and thank all of our children’s ministry volunteers. They run our nursery, are Awana leaders, work with special needs, and teach in Sunday School and children’s church. We are so thankful for each of you!

If you are interested in joining our children’s ministry team you can go to bethanycentral.org/servekids to see open roles and let us know of your interest. We can’t serve and minister to kids without the body of Christ.

Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join. Meet Elders & Pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register or join us after the second service.

VBS is about 7 weeks away. We want to let you know you can start registering your children as well as let us know if you can volunteer to jump in to help us make VBS happen this year. Don’t forget to mark your calendar! Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs for more info.

Our Annual meeting is a time to hear ministry updates and, if you are a member, take part in the vote for the annual budget and elected officers. This year we’ve scheduled our services to allow more attendees and members to join this important meeting.

We will have a single service at 10:00 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:30am.

VBS is about 8 weeks away. We want to let you know you can start registering your children as well as let us know if you can volunteer to jump in to help us make VBS happen this year. Don’t forget to mark your calendar! Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs for more info.

Our Annual meeting is a time to hear ministry updates and, if you are a member, take part in the vote for the annual budget and elected officers. This year we’ve scheduled our services to allow more attendees and members to join this important meeting.

We will have a single service at 10:00 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:30am.

Our emphasis on praying the miracle continues as we pray for two people close to you but far from God. We are thrilled that all of the books and T-shirts we offered last week were used for God’s glory. We want to challenge you this week to share with someone in your Bethany church family how God has used the emphasis on praying the miracle in your life so far this year. Continue to pray the miracle!

Our Annual meeting is a time to hear ministry updates and, if you are a member, take part in the vote for the annual budget and elected officers. This year we’ve scheduled our services to allow more attendees and members to join this important meeting.

We will have a single service at 10:00 am (no Sunday School, ABC’s, or Children’s Church). With the annual meeting following that service at 11:30am.

As we continue to pray for two people close to you but far from God we want to continue to equip you to do that. Starting this week we’ll be giving away a book for you to pick up and read to help you in evangelism. In Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, J. I. Packer shows how our understanding of God’s sovereignty can be a powerful source of motivation for our evangelism rather than a hindrance to it. Look for the table in the foyer to pick up your copy.

As we continue to pray for two people close to you but far from God we want to continue to equip you to do that. Starting next week we’ll be giving away a book for you to pick up and read to help you in evangelism. In Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, J. I. Packer shows how our understanding of God’s sovereignty can be a powerful source of motivation for our evangelism rather than a hindrance to it. Look for the table in the foyer to pick up your copy.

At Bethany we love to use name badges to help people get to know us and make guests feel welcome. Please be sure to wear your name tag next week! If you’ve never had one or need a replacement please visit or contact the church office to have one made for you in preparation for name tag Sunday.

Friday March 29th, 6:30 pm join us for a special event meant to help us reflect on the sacrificial death of our Savior Friday night. The evening will include baptisms and communion (NO nursery or childcare provided).

Sunday March 31st, 9:00 & 10:30 am join us for Easter Sunday at Bethany. There will be no ABC’s, Sunday School, or Children’s Church this week. Nursery will be provided for ages 2 and under.

Our Adoption Care Ministry (Open Hearts, Open Homes) is a team of experienced individuals in foster care and adoptions. They work to provide support for placements, equipping for those involved, financial resources, and a support network within the Bethany church family.

They have an upcoming informational lunch for those interested in fostering and adoption as well as those who want to support & champion the ministry. You’ll be able to hear testimonies, ask questions, and meet the team. Go to BethanyCentral.org/ohoh to RSVP or get more information.

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

Friday March 29th, 6:30 pm join us for a special event meant to help us reflect on the sacrificial death of our Savior Friday night. The evening will include baptisms and communion (NO nursery or childcare provided).

Sunday March 31st, 9:00 & 10:30 am join us for Easter Sunday at Bethany. There will be no ABC’s, Sunday School, or Children’s Church this week. Nursery will be provided for ages 2 and under.

As we continue to Pray the Miracle this year we have a special short-term evangelistic trip opportunity coming this summer, July 14-20 with Spread Truth. In preparation for the trip we are having a representative from Spread Truth come to talk about the trip, answer questions, and explain how the trip will work. Go to bethanycentral.org/nyc2024 to learn more and register.

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany and discover the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Good Friday service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have. Go to bethanycentral.org/baptism to get more info.

The Peoria Area Anti-Hunger Coalition kicks off its annual Can-a-thon this week! They are working to support the Hands of Grace ministry in partnership with Bethany and Grace Baptist Church this year. Check the table by the gym entrance to pick up your bag for the collection and contribution of your canned goods. The collection will run for the following two weeks.

Our next Night of Worship is happening this Sunday. As a church we embrace the biblical encouragement to sing songs, hymns, and spiritual songs, using music as a means to praise the Lord. Join us for an extended time of worship, followed by a dessert fellowship where we can share in the joy of community.

There is an opportunity to be baptized at our upcoming Good Friday service. If you are interested in participating, email info@bethanycentral.org or call the church office. Connect with us to begin the process or to talk with someone from our ministry staff team with any questions or concerns you may have. Go to bethanycentral.org/baptism to get more info.

To accompany our new series on the book of 2 Peter we’ve created a special notebook for you. The notebook includes sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/seriesguide.

Our next night of Worship is happening next week. As a church we embrace the biblical encouragement to sing songs, hymns, and spiritual songs, using music as a means to praise the Lord. Join us for an extended time of worship, followed by a dessert fellowship where we can share in the joy of community.

To accompany our new series on the book of 2 Peter we’ve created a special notebook for you. The notebook includes sermon notes, group discussion, and prayer requests. You can pick up a copy on your way into the sanctuary or get a digital version at bethanycentral.org/seriesguide.

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. This one-session class features videos & class discussion. You’ll learn more about Bethany discovering the importance of membership and joining your local church. Sign up by going to bethanycentral.org/membership.

We want to help you “Pray the Miracle” this year for 2 people close to you but far from God. To do that we created the Weekly Evangelism Challenge. You select whether you will do the challenge for 13, 26, or 40 weeks. Each week you get an action step to help you stay focused on your goal throughout the year. Go to bethanycentral.org/praythemiracle to sign up for the challenge. Sign up now before the challenge begins on Tuesday!

Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join. It’s our way of getting to know you and letting you learn more about us as a church. You can meet Elders & Pastors, ask questions, and learn more about Bethany. Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.