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Prelude: Go Tell it on the MountainCall to WorshipHark the Herald Angels SingWelcome & AnnouncementsBethany Family PrayerCrown Him (Christmas)In Christ AloneO Come All You UnfaithfulScripture Reading: Genesis 47-50Sermon: Never Stop DreamingWhate'er My God Ordains is RightBenedictionWeekly Schedule

View our calendar HERE for the weekly schedule.HighlightsHands of Grace VolunteersHands of Grace is a food pantry ministry partnership between Bethany & Grace Baptist. They are looking for volunteers to help one Saturday each month for about 4 hours with the transportation, packaging, and delivery of food items. Get more info at bethanycentral.org/handsofgrace.

Get More InfoChristmas Services Special Christmas Eve Service: 4pm. Nursery is available (0-2yrs). * Combined Worship Services: Sunday December 25th and January 1st will both be a single service at 10:00 am. We will also not have Sunday School or Children’s church but nursery is available (0-2yrs). More InfoMembership ClassSunday, December 18, 9:00 amRm 813. 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.

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Staff Christmas GiftsDecember 11 - 25The elders are collecting gifts to express our love and appreciation for our pastors & staff at this special time of year. Envelopes are available at the welcome tables or use the online form.

Donate NowGO Trip Info Meeting TodaySunday, December 11, 12:30 pmWe have two upcoming Global Outreach trips that you can participate in. The info meeting for the Ecuador trip is today and will take place after second service in the High School Rm.

Hands of Grace DonationsDecember 11 - 25We are continuing to accept donations for the Hands of Grace ministry partnership with Grace Baptist. Donation tables are up and you can get a shopping list to see what items to donate.

Digital ListHandbell Choir ConcertFriday, December 16, 6:30 pmIn the High School Rm. Experience the sounds of Christmas through the medium of handbells and choir chimes. Our choir consists of all ages ranging from early grade school through grandparents.

Christmas & New Year's Office HoursThe office and building will be closed Friday, December 23rd, then December 26-31, as well as Monday, January 2nd.

Year End GivingSunday, December 25Thank 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.

Discussion QuestionsIcebreaker

• Are there any songs, movies, or books, etc that can make you cry?

Discussion Questions

• In what ways can a family’s grief bring blessing and/or challenges?
• Why was where they were going to be buried such a big deal to Jacob and Joseph?
• Read Matt 18:21-35; how does thinking about our need for forgiveness from God change the way we think about forgiving (or not forgiving) others?

Application Questions

• What are some griefs in your life that have been helpful or difficult to process?
• What sometimes makes difficult to trust that we’ve truly been forgiven?
• What parts of your life cause you to struggling with trusting God’s goodness?
• Share some ways God proven his faithfulness in your life.