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.

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.

Our Congregational Meeting is this Sunday. We’ll be sharing ministry updates from around Bethany, financial updates, and more. We’ll also welcome new members who have been voted into membership with a dessert fellowship afterward.

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.

Our next Congregational Meeting is next week. We’ll be sharing ministry updates from around Bethany, financial updates, and more. We’ll also welcome new members who have been voted into membership with a dessert fellowship afterward.

Our Pray the Miracle series continues this week. We are excited to share that starting this week the website is live with important tools to help you Pray the Miracle this year. Get the new evangelism toolkit, check out the Pray the Miracle podcast, and discover the Weekly Evangelism Challenge. Our outreach goal for the year of 2024 is to pray for two people who are close to you but far from God. Go to BethanyCentral.org/praythemiracle.

Our next Congregational Meeting is in just a few weeks. We’ll be sharing ministry updates from around Bethany, financial updates, and more. We’ll also welcome new members who have been voted into membership with a dessert fellowship afterward.

Our Pray the Miracle series starts this Sunday. Starting next week we’ll be sharing important resources such as a new evangelism toolkit, a special Pray the Miracle podcast, and the Weekly Evangelism Challenge. Our outreach goal for the year of 2024 is to pray for two people who are close to you but far from God.

Get a full list of 2024’s major events here at Bethany. This is a great way to look ahead for the year and save important dates in your calendar. Go to bethanycentral.org/cal to see the full list and save these important dates to your calendar. Once on the page click the “Subscribe to Calendar” button on this page to add these dates to your device’s calendar app.

This is your last chance to give to the collection of gifts given to our pastors & staff at this special time of year. You can give using envelopes available at the welcome tables or use the online form at bethanycentral.org/staffgift.

Starting in January Pastor Ritch will begin a new series called “Pray the Miracle,” which will be a series of messages about prayer and evangelism. This series will kick off a year long emphasis on praying for the lost. We are all going to be challenged to pray for 2 people that are near to us but far from God.

The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. You can give using envelopes available at the welcome tables or use the online form at bethanycentral.org/staffgift.

Join us this Sunday evening at 4pm, for our special Christmas Eve service. We’ll celebrate the birth of our Savior as Pastor Ritch continues the series, “Crowning Glory” with a message from Isaiah 9.

The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. You can give using envelopes available at the welcome tables or use the online form at bethanycentral.org/staffgift.

Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 24th and Sunday, December 31st will each be a single service at 10:00 am. We will also not have Sunday School or Children’s church but nursery is available (0-2yrs).

Bring your family, community group, and invite your neighbors and join us for this fun night as we celebrate Christmas together. We’ll sing lots of favorites, from “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” to “Jingle Bells,” and many more. We will gather in the foyer and enjoy hot chocolate with Christmas cookies throughout the evening.

Check out our upcoming holiday services schedule.
Special Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 24th, 4pm. No child care provided.
Combined Worship Services: Sunday, December 24th and Sunday, December 30th will each be a single service at 10:00 am. We will also not have Sunday School or Children’s church but nursery is available (0-2yrs).

The class will meet in the Gathering Room in the adult wing. Learn more about Bethany and start your journey to become a member of our community. Sign up at bethanycentral.org/membership.

Bring your family, small group, and invite your neighbors and join us for this fun night as we celebrate Christmas together. We’ll sing lots of favorites, from “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” to “Jingle Bells,” and many more. We will gather in the foyer and enjoy hot chocolate with Christmas cookies throughout the evening.

This is the last week to give towards our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are still available this week but we’ll soon be closing the fund in preparation for disbursement of the gift. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and get ready for a fun night of music! We’ll sing lots of favorites, from “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” to “Jingle Bells,” and many more.

We will gather in the foyer and enjoy hot chocolate with Christmas cookies throughout the evening. Bring your family, small group, and invite your neighbors and join us for this fun night as we celebrate Christmas together.

Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and get ready for a fun night of music! We’ll sing lots of favorites, from “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night,” to “Jingle Bells,” and many more. Various groups in our church are planning to lead a few songs each, in a fun and informal setting.

Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies throughout the evening. Let us know you’ll be there so we can plan accordingly.

We have created a list of those who are active duty or veterans of the military connected with our church so that you can keep them in your prayers. You can pick up the list on the welcome tables next to the printed bulletin, or get a digital copy at bethanycentral.org/vet.

Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

If you are new to Bethany or even just haven’t been to a Newcomers Lunch yet we want to meet you and share a meal together with you here at Bethany. You’ll be able to meet Elders & Pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. Use the button below to register for the lunch. Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.

Each year we have the privilege to bless our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. Envelopes to contribute are available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the GO Conference this year! So many of you came to support our GO partners and to receive encouragement from them. Many of you took time to host our partners, provide vehicles, and give lodging. Starting next week, look for envelopes and links to give towards our Christmas Gift donation for the GO partners.

Bring great joy & Good News to children in need around the world. Look for the table in the foyer with ready made boxes and a list of suggested items to include. You can also build a box online by choosing the toys, items, a note, and more! They will even pack and deliver the box for you.

Our friends at Grace Baptist have asked for our help! Would you be willing to donate clean and undamaged coats? The coat drive runs through November 8th. Hands of Grace will begin distributing the donations to the community at the pantry day on November 11. Please be looking for donation locations in the foyer and near the wing entrances!

The class will meet in the Room 812 in the adult wing. Learn more about Bethany and start your journey to becoming a member of our community. Sign up at bethanycentral.org/membership.

Our annual GO Conference is next week! We have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions as well as childcare for each of them (0-7 yrs). We also have a special Potluck lunch next Sunday after the second service. If you plan to attend the Potluck lunch please bring either a side or dessert to share. Go to bethanycentral.org/go to register for any of the sessions or get more information.

The class will meet in the Room 812 in the adult wing. Learn more about Bethany and start your journey to becoming a member of our community. Sign up at bethanycentral.org/membership.