Sunday Worship
Weekly Schedule
A father-son cookout/campout at Cottonwood Creek Farms. Enjoy axe throwing, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, and RC cars. Make sure to bring a chair, a dessert & snack to share, and a tent if you plan to stay overnight. Go to bethanycentral.org/mancamp to register or call the church office.
The class meets in Rm 813 in the adult wing. Learn more about Bethany, discover the importance of church membership, and start your journey to becoming a member of our community. Sign up at bethanycentral.org/membership.
VBS is two weeks away! Now is the time to start registering your children for VBS. You can use your myBethany or visit the table in the foyer. We also need many of you to volunteer to jump in and help us make VBS a reality this year. Visit bethanycentral.org/vbs to register your kids or to volunteer.
Announcements
Our sympathies to Sandy Hartman and Jason & Erin Church on the death of Sandy’s husband and Erin’s father Larry Hartman on Tuesday, May 23rd.
There are several times and locations available to either study Psalms of Thanksgiving or Abide: 1, 2, and 3 John by Jen Wilkin. Find more information or signup at bethanycentral.org/ladies.
SummerFest is a special youth group event for 5 Wednesdays each summer. The theme this year is Summer in the Psalms. It’s a time of fellowship, fun, and teaching from guest speakers. It runs from 6-9pm on the dates of 6/14, 6/21, 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26. Go to bethanycentral.org/summerfest for more details and locations of each meeting place.
Please be aware that the Church office and building will be closed on Memorial day (May 29th, 2023).
The men’s 9am Tuesday bible study will not be meeting June 13th due to VBS.
Icebreaker:
What is one of the hardest tests or evaluations you’ve ever endured?
Discussion Questions:
Where is our culture tempted towards injustice: either by taking sin lightly or by ignoring due process? (vv1-2)
How does someone ‘examine’ or ‘test’ themselves biblically?
What makes dealing with sin in a church context difficult?
Application Questions:
Where is God calling you to examine yourself?
Is God convicting you of any areas in your life that remain unexamined?
Who in your life is your primary source of loving accountability? Do they know that?