Collection for Operation Christmas Child is now underway! Bring great joy — and the Good News — to children in need around the world by packing a shoebox. Ready-made boxes are available at the Samaritan’s Purse tables in the foyer near the gym entrance, or you can build a box online at bethanycentral.org/occ.

The Hands of Grace food pantry is organizing another collection starting next Sunday. This year’s focus is on canned fruits, vegetables, and meats to help meet specific needs in our community. Please make sure all items are unexpired before donating. Visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace to donate or volunteer to help the ministry beyond providing food goods.

Join us for our end-of-year celebration as we thank God for all He has done through our Know Their Story gospel focus — including hearing more than 1,600 stories so far this year. We’re praying for 400 more before the year ends and looking forward to celebrating together as a church family. Please RSVP at bethanycentral.org/feast so we can plan accordingly. When you RSVP, you’ll also find instructions for bringing a side or dessert to share.

This November, our Compassion Offering will support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. We invite you to bring a special donation this Sunday to help Samaritan’s Purse provide vital relief and care to those affected. You can contribute to the Compassion Offering by visiting bethanycentral.org/compassion or by giving to the Compassion Fund after each service this week.

Each year, we have the privilege of blessing our GO Partners with a special Christmas gift. If you’d like to contribute, envelopes will be available throughout November on tables in the foyer as you leave the sanctuary and in your ABC rooms. You can also give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

Join us for our end-of-year celebration as we thank God for all He has done through our Know Their Story gospel focus — including hearing more than 1,600 stories so far this year. We’re praying for 400 more before the year ends and looking forward to celebrating together as a church family. Please RSVP at bethanycentral.org/feast so we can plan accordingly. When you RSVP, you’ll also find instructions for bringing a side or dessert to share.

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 this 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 nametag Sunday.

Anyone new to Bethany is invited to join us for lunch. Meet elders & pastors, ask questions, and get to know us. If you are new to Bethany this is the perfect first step for you! Go to bethanycentral.org/lunch to register.

We started a new series last week on Contagious Generosity. 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.