This week, Pastor Ritch will kick off our annual churchwide evangelism focus, “Share Your Hope.” Our challenge this year is to get everyone involved by doing something; gospel conversations, outreach ministries, or even volunteering at a soup kitchen. Our goal is to equip and encourage the whole church to share the same unchanging message through countless methods as God opens doors.

Our Children’s Ministry team is looking for volunteers to join Children’s Church, Buddy Teams, Awana, Nursery, and more! These are some of the ways we get the opportunity to disciple the next generation for Jesus. Go to bethanycentral.org/servekids for more information or email our Children’s Ministry Director at michellec@bethanycentral.org.

If you are ready to publicly declare that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, baptism is your next step. If you are interested in baptism, or simply meeting with a pastor to talk more about the importance of and steps for getting baptized, go to bethanycentral.org/baptism.

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 nametag 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.

If you are ready to publicly declare that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, baptism is your next step. If you are interested in baptism, or simply meeting with a pastor to talk more about the importance of and steps for getting baptized, go to bethanycentral.org/baptism.

This summer, July 17–25, we have an exciting short-term evangelistic trip opportunity with Spread Truth. This ministry focuses on sharing the gospel in meaningful, conversational ways throughout New York City. If you’re interested in learning more or applying to be part of the team, visit bethanycentral.org/nyc26. If you have questions, you can contact Jake Tourtillott at jake@bethanycentral.org.

Join us for our Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24, at 4:00 PM as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ. Please note that child care will not be available; however, there will be a special children’s lesson time during the service just for kids.

Combined Worship Services: Next week’s service on Sunday, December 28th will be a single service at 9:30 am. We will also not have Sunday School, Children’s church, or Adult Bible Fellowship but nursery is available (0-2yrs).

The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. Envelopes are available at the welcome tables or give by going to bethanycentral.org/staffgift.