WELCOME!
Bethany is a church family following Jesus together.
We sing His praises. We pray in His name. We teach His Word. We love His people. We share His message. All this and more we do together because THERE IS NONE LIKE HIM.
Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or are just getting started, we hope today you experience the good news of Jesus and discover how to take the next step on the path of following Him.
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
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Song: Everlasting God
Song: Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Song: Christ Be All
Song: I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)
Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-18
Sermon: Prepare For Battle | Dr. Ritch Boerckel
Closing Song: Leaning On the Everlasting Arms
Benediction
Closing | Josh Beakley
THIS WEEK AT BETHANY
Sunday, June 7
• 8:15am | Pre-recorded Online Service
• 8:30am | On-site Worship Service on the Lawn (weather permitting)
• 11:00am | Pre-recorded Online Service
Wednesday, June 10
• 6:30-7:00pm | Together We Stand – Livestream – Devotion on Facebook Live & Bethany’s website
• 7:30-8:00pm | Staying Real – Livestream – Student Ministries (Jr High, Sr High & College) on Bethany’s website
Sunday, June 14
• 8:15am | Pre-recorded Online Service
• 8:30am | On-site Worship Service on the Lawn (weather permitting)
• 11:00am | Pre-recorded Online Service
The church building is available for ministry use by groups of ten or fewer people. Please contact the church office if you would like to use the building (309-692-1755). You can also reference our Life Together during COVID-19 update page for more details and resources for your family.
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
- Family News
- We express our sympathy to Carol Smith on the death of her daughter, Penny Smith. Penny went home to be with the Lord on May 31 following a long health struggle.
- We are excited to welcome the following who were voted into the membership of the Bethany Family at last Sunday’s Annual Meeting: Andrew Farmer, Zach & Lisa Kroehler, Marshall & Julie Schrader, Jim Sparks, Denny & Becky Unsicker, and Dustina VanBrocklin.
- We are pleased to announce that the 2020-21 budget and officers were approved at last Sunday’s Annual Meeting.
- During this season, we hope to equip you with tools to worship and grow your faith. Check out the latest updates on our new resource page from our leadership team, as well as worship service details, and even how-to videos for leading family devotions. Check it out here.
- CHILDREN’S MINISTRY RESOURCES: Each week our children’s ministry team provides video lessons and resources so you can have Sunday School at home! Check out this week’s resources here.
- CARE CENTRAL: Get Help | Give Help – It’s in times of crisis that gospel love often shines brightest. Taking two minutes to share your current needs (and the ways you can help others in need) demonstrates this love in a simple and powerful way. Click here to complete the 2 minute Care Survey.
- TOGETHER DAY BY DAY: Daily Email Devotional (Monday through Saturday) – Sign up to receive short email devotionals, written by our own Bethany elder team. This daily dose of truth in your inbox will help counter the barrage of fear and uncertainty around you. Sign up on myBethany.
- The easiest way to support Bethany with your tithes and offerings is to click here and make a one-time or recurring gift online. You can also use your own bank’s online bill pay tools or send a check by mail to: Bethany Baptist Church, 7422 N. Heinz Lane, Edwards, IL 61528.
- Weekly Need // $52,746
- Received Last Week // $53,244
- Proposed 2020-2021 Budget // $2,742,800
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- Our current target for in-person worship services in the building, is Sunday, June 28, subject to local guidelines. Mark your calendar and watch your email for more details coming soon!
- Together We Stand – Livestream Bible Study | 6:30pm, each Wednesday
Tune in on Facebook Live or live.bethanycentral.org as Pastors Ritch and Josh share from God’s Word, pray for our church, and lead us in worship during this informal 30-minute devotional time.
- Staying Real – Livestream Student Ministries Gathering | 7:30pm, each Wednesday
Pastors Josh and Jimmy, along with Billy Schick go live each Wednesday night to answer students’ questions on the air, to talk about faith and real life, and to encourage our youth. Check out Staying Real at live.bethanycentral.org.
- Summer Bible Reading Plan | It’s Not Too Late To Join!
Jump in and join us for our all church Bible Reading Plan. The selected passages in this plan will give a broad overview of the main events and people in God’s Word, showing God’s plan of redemption from creation to our eternal home. We read six-days each week, and you can join us through the Bethany App (click on the BIBLE tab), by downloading the PDF from our website, or requesting a printed copy from the church office.
- Thinking Together – Short Devotional Meditations from our Teaching Pastors
This new bi-weekly series of short videos features our teaching pastors in their homes, helping us think about the Gospel together through this season of hardship and trial. The series explores relevant biblical texts to unleash clear gospel truth for real everyday impact.
- Together at Home – How-to Videos for Family Devotions
A series of short videos featuring our pastors filmed in their own homes as they demonstrate the practice of leading family devotions
SONG WORDS
Everlasting God
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever
Our Hope our strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint
You won’t grow weary
You’re the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
Brenton Brown and Ken Riley
© 2005 Thankyou Music | CCLI License # 353718
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Marvellous grace of our loving Lord
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
Sin and despair like the sea waves cold
Threaten the soul with infinite loss
Grace that is greater yes grace untold
Points to the refuge the mighty Cross
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide
What can avail to wash it away
Look there is flowing a crimson tide
Whiter than snow you may be today
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
Marvellous infinite matchless grace
Freely bestowed on all who believe
You that are longing to see His face
Will you this moment His grace receive
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God’s grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
Julia Harriette Johnston and Daniel Brink Towner
© Public Domain 2005 | CCLI License # 353718
Christ Be All
Marvellous grace of our loving Lord
Oh to be empty and lowly
Meek and unnoticed, and unknown
And to God a vessel holy
Filled with Christ, and Christ alone
How great is God! His grandeur endless
How frail I come before his throne
I am lost in love relentless
That Christ be all, and I his own
May Christ be all and I be nothing
His glory shines in vessels weak
May Christ be all and I be nothing
This is my hope: Not I but Christ in me
This is my hope: Not I but Christ in me
I am poor, and I have nothing
All my deeds cannot avail
But Christ endured the Father’s crushing
He bowed his head, as Mercy bled,
peace to prevail
He bowed his head, as Mercy bled,
peace to prevail
May Christ be all and I be nothing
His glory shines in vessels weak
May Christ be all and I be nothing
This is my hope: Not I but Christ in me
This is my hope: Not I but Christ in me
Bring me low, my heart lower still
That your grace my pride relieves
May these words resound loud until
Every tribe and tongue believes
Bring me low, my heart lower still
That your grace my pride relieves
May these words resound loud until
Every tribe and tongue can sing
May Christ be all and I be nothing
His glory shines in vessels weak
May Christ be all and I be nothing
This is my hope: Not I but Christ in me
This is my hope: Not I but Christ in me
On golden shores of sure salvation
I will run to meet my King
Freed from shame and all accusation
He’ll give Himself. Nothing I’ll bring
He’ll give Himself. Nothing I’ll bring
© Grace Worship | CCLI License # 353718
I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)
Out of the depths I cry to You
In darkest places I will call
Incline Your ear to me anew
And hear my cry for mercy, Lord
Were you to count my sinful ways
How could I come before Your throne?
Yet, full forgiveness meets my gaze
I stand redeemed by grace alone
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied
So, put your hope in God alone
Take courage in His pow’r to save
Completely and forever won
By Christ emerging from the grave
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied
His steadfast love has made a way
And God Himself has paid the price
That all who trust in Him today
Find healing in His sacrifice
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied
I will wait for You, I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You, surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied
Jordan Kauflin, Matthew Merker, Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2018 Getty Music Publishing | Jordan Kauflin Music | Matthew Merker Music | Townend Songs CCLI License # 353718
Leaning On the Everlasting Arms
What a fellowship what a joy divine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
What a blessedness what a peace is mine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning on the everlasting arms
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way
Leaning on the everlasting arms
O how bright the path grows from day to day
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning on the everlasting arms
What have I to dread what have I to fear
Leaning on the everlasting arms
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Elisha Albright Hoffman and Anthony J. Showalter
© Words: Public Domain | Music: Public Domain
CCLI License # 353718