Digital Bulletin, December 25, 2022

Digital Bulletin, December 25, 2022

Sunday Worship

Prelude: O Come All Ye Faithful
Call to Worship
Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)
Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Bethany Family Prayer
O Come All You Unfaithful
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57-80
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Benediction

Weekly Schedule

View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Building Update

Updates you will be seeing shortly include: cosmetic changes in the foyer, the removal of the wall to open the fireside area, paint and signage in the café, removal of seating in the sanctuary for greater access, and the updating of the sign on Route 150 as well as the addition of a new sign at our entrance. For more detail and to read the thinking behind these changes, go to bethanycentral.org/building.

Last Chance to Give: Staff Christmas Gift

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.

Combined Worship Services
Sunday, January 01, 10:00 am

Next week our Sunday morning worship service will be a single, combined, service at 10:00am. There will be no Sunday School, or Children’s Church but nursery (0-2yrs) will be available.

Announcements

Bethany Family News
  • Our congratulations to Phil & Alicia Read on the birth of their daughter Sylvia Mae Read on Tuesday, December 20th. Congratulations also to grandparents Bob & Julie Read.
Church Member Announcement
Sunday, January 01
The elders are asking members who are able to please make plans to stay in the sanctuary for a brief church family matters announcement immediately following the single Sunday service on January 1st.
Hands of Grace Ministry

We are continuing to accept food donations for the Hands of Grace food pantry ministry. This is a ministry partnership between Bethany and Grace Baptist to reach their local community. You can support the ministry in several ways; serve as a distribution day volunteer, give food items to the pantry, or support the ministry financially. To learn more visit bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace.

Year End Giving
Sunday, December 25

Thank you for faithfully giving to the Lord’s ministry here at Bethany. To have your gift posted in 2022, place your gift in the offering on Sunday, December 25th, or make sure your gift is postmarked or processed online by December 31st.

Holiday Office Hours

The office and building will be closed December 26-31, as well as Monday, January 2nd.

Wednesday Activities
Wednesday, January 11

All regular Wednesday activities including the Bethany family meal will resume starting January 11th. We can’t wait to see you again in January!