Bulletin, February 5, 2023

Bulletin, February 5, 2023

Sunday Worship

Prelude: Praise to the Lord (Joyful Joyful)
Call to Worship
All Creatures of our God and King
Welcome & Announcements
My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62)
Only a Holy God
Communion
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Benediction & Compassion Offering

Weekly Schedule

View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.
Highlights
Congregational Meeting

The next congregational meeting is this afternoon. This is an important time to hear how God is working in our church across many areas and have a vote of affirmation for Eric Andris as an elder. We’ll also have a time of dessert and fellowship afterward to welcome new members.

Membership Class
Sunday, February 19, 9:00 am

The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. Learn more about Bethany and start your journey to becoming a member of our community. Sign up at bethanycentral.org/membership, or use a response card.

GO Partner Thank You Video

Several of our GO Partners sent us special thank you videos for your generous gifts this holiday season. You can watch the video by going to bethanycentral.org/gothankyou.

Announcements

Bethany Family News
  • Our deepest sympathies to Marty & Kathleen Whittaker on the death of his mother Audrey Whittaker.
  • Our congratulations to Dylan & Ashlei Bowen on the birth of their son Jonah Michael on January 27th.
OHOH Refuge Conference
Saturday, February 18, 9:00 am

OHOH (Open Hearts Open Homes) is inviting everyone involved in adoption, foster care, or Safe Families to the Refuge in the Midst of Shame seminar at Bethany Community Church. Childcare and lunch will be provided. Featuring guest speaker Julie Roth. Go to bethanycentral.org/refuge to register.

BEST Lunch & Learn
Monday, February 06, 11:00 am

BEST (Boomers Engaging in Serving & Sharing Together) is hosting a lunch and learn. The topic will be “Heart Healthy Habits.” RSVP using MyBethany or call the church office.

Hymn Sing
Sunday, February 19, 6:00 pm

Join us to sing the classic hymns of our faith. We’ll gather around the grand piano and fill the church with melodic gospel truths these hymns teach us.

New Member Vote Today

We are excited to vote on the following people for membership into our church family during our worship services today.

  • James and Michelle Bellamy
  • Lance and Hope Bucher
  • Kevin and Marta Collins
  • Amy Hedden
  • Matthew Moorman
  • Joshua Powell
Discussion Questions

Icebreaker Question:
What is your favorite way to experience content? Audio,
electronic, printed, handwritten or something else?

Discussion Question:
What contrast is God drawing in this passage?
What comes into your mind when you think about God’s ‘glory’?
How does God remove ‘veils’ from people’s hearts?

Application Questions:
In what sense will God’s glory contribute towards your transformation?
How has God changed you since the year started—in how you think, relate, or act?