Digital Bulletin November 20, 2022

Digital Bulletin November 20, 2022

Sunday Worship

Prelude: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Call to Worship
Whom Shall I Fear
Welcome & Announcements
Scripture Reading: Genesis 40 & 41
Walk-up Communion
Man of Sorrows
All I Have is Christ
Whate'er My God Ordains is Right
Benediction

Weekly Schedule

View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Christmas Night of Worship
Sunday, December 04, 6:00 pm

Enjoy a special evening of worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. We’ll also enjoy dessert and fellowship afterwards.

Food Pantry Donations
November 27
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December 25

Starting next week we will be collecting donations for a special food pantry ministry. Hands of Grace is a partnership between Bethany and Grace Baptist. We are looking for donations such as box meals, canned goods, and soap. We’ve created a special “shopping list” with specifics. You can get a paper list at one of our welcome tables or get the digital list. Tables will be up near the entrances next week to begin collecting food.

October General Fund Finances

In an effort to keep you up to date on the status of our finances and stewardship, we post these updates monthly:

Giving Expenses Budget
$226,674 $241,718 $238,975

Announcements

Advent Resources Available Now

Christmas Devotional Books are available in the foyer through Sunday, December 11. Supplies are limited. Only one per family please.

Office Closed for Thanksgiving

The Church office & building will be closed (including all activities) the afternoon of the 23rd as well as the 24th and 25th of November.

GO Partner Christmas Gifts Collection
November 20
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27

There is still time to give to our collection as it continues for the next two weeks. You can pick up an envelope to give at one of our welcome tables in the foyer or in your ABC rooms. Or give online at bethanycentral.org/gogive.

Master's Touch ABC Starting a New Series
Sunday, November 20

Room 805 at 9:15am. Navigating the Attributes of The Most High. They will be discussing questions like who is God? How does He act and why? How does our view of God impact our lives? All are invited to join us as we explore these questions and more.

Membership Vote Next Week
Sunday, November 27

We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family next Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact an elder.

  • Wanda Beardsley
  • Becca Bowen
  • Brady Bowen
  • Bryson Bowen
  • Ben Clore
  • Hunter Fouts
  • Justin Herman
  • Katie Herman
  • Marilyn Hoyt
  • Rich Hoyt
  • Anne Hoyt
Coat Collection for Those in Need
November 27
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December 04

We are looking for new and slightly used coats for all ages (children & adults) for the winter season. The distribution will be done through Grace Baptist Church and go to their surrounding communities. There will be a table in the foyer to collect the coats.

Two GO Trips Coming Soon
Trip Location Time Frame Type Info Meeting Date
Ecuador Late February Water Project Dec 11th
Malawi Late July Running VBS Dec 4th

Both info meetings will be held after second service in the High School Room. If you are interested in one of these trips contact Steve Hornbrook (steve@bethanycentral.org) or attend one of the info meetings.

Discussion Questions

Why is service to God so important for us in our lives?

How is God leading you to serve Him to strengthen His church?

What has God done in your life to prepare you for service?

Why is our listening to God through His Word by His Spirit so important to our service to God?

Has God given you any ministry assignments at this time in your life? What are they?

In what ways does your service to God require boldness? How can you have this boldness in your life?