At Bethany, we believe that discipleship is not optional but essential for every believer. There is no such thing as a Christian who is not a disciple. Not only that, but “discipleship” is not a dirty word; it is the process by which a person grows to be more like Jesus and every believer desires to be like Him. As John, one of the first disciples put it, “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.” Our goal is to help people intentionally grow in their relationship with and likeness to Jesus.
Forward New Year Kick-Off
January 8 is Forward’s kick-off for the New Year. There will be an emphasis on discipleship, particularly within the discipleship track. There will also be a booth set-up in the lobby where you can have your questions concerning Forward answered and where individuals can help you see where you fit into the Discipleahip track. Start your year off right by making the decision to be intentional about your relationship with Christ. Get involved in Forward!
“FORWARD” Discipleship Track
“Every believer is called to discipleship, not just conversion.”
FORWARD is a discipleship track composed of six core stages that will help you intentionally follow Christ and teach you how to continue growing.
The following three stages are those being offered this term:
Direction I – Clay Savoie, Room 201 at 9:00 AM
Direction II – In Direction I & II you will learn (or be reminded of) some essentials of the Christian faith and discuss how to apply them to your life.
Following are the descriptions of the other stages that will be offered in subsequent terms:
Legend – Every Map has a legend; here you will learn to read and study your Bible.
Creed – In Creed you will learn the most important beliefs of this church and discuss how they apply to real life.
LifePlan – LifePlan will help you identify the gifts that God has given you and put them to work serving Him and His people.
Sunday 9:00am Classes
When The Enemy Strikes – Pastor Peter Patterson – Chapel
At some point every Christian will experience some form of satanic attack—a willful, determined assault by the devil to harm spirit, soul, and/or body. God wants us to be under His control, but the enemy will do his best to destroy everything good in our lives. This study will inform and prepare you to overcome these attacks and live a victorious Christian life. Book: “When the Enemy Strikes” by Charles Stanley.
REVOLUTION YOUTH
Junior High – Grades 7-8 – Room 103 – Pastor Raymond
Senior High – Grades 9-12 – Fireplace Room – Amanda Sunny
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
Age 3 – Room 301, Janet Horne
Age 4 & Pre K 5 – Room 303, Bob & Linda Kyle
Kindergarten – Room 304, Edna Jenkins
1st Grade – Room 209, Alice Morales, Milca Rojas
2nd Grade – Room 207, John Flower, Laura Duquette
3rd Grade – Room 205, Sandi Conti
4th Grade – Room 104, Debbie Newell, Melissa Jackson-Nieves
5th & 6th Grade Boys – Room 306, Lynda Anderson
5th & 6th Grade Girls – Room 308, Lori Bonk
Sunday 10:45am Classes
Old Testament Survey – Rev Ken Milton – Chapel
Join us for a practical survey of God’s redemptive plan through Old Testament books of history, wisdom, and
prophecy. We will overview the great themes of Creation, Redemption, and anticipation of the coming of Christ.
Insightful character studies with fresh application to our daily lives will be shared.
Legend - Pastor Stephen Thee – Room 103
Every map has a legend and you need it to properly read the map. In this class you will learn methods to help you read and study the Bible more effectively.
Book – ‘Journey Into God’s Word’ by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays.
Practical Christian Living – Reverend Marlin Odom – Room 100
(These units will be broken up over a two-month period.)
Unit 1: John and Jude – This study will challenge you to live for God and be faithful to the truth today, just as it was for early believers.
Unit 2: Growing Spiritually – In this unit you will explore what it means to grow spiritually.
Tuesdays
House of Prayer – Men’s intercessory prayer: “For my house will be called a house of prayer for all
nations” Isaiah 56:7. Room 201 at 9am
Ladies’ Prayer – Every Tuesday morning at 9am in the Chapel.
James: Mercy Triumphs - Rebecca Keefe – Fireplace Room at 9am and 7pm
In-Touch Women’s Bible Study – All Ages
James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore’s study ‘James: Mercy Triumphs’. If you are a beginner or need to go to the next level, this study will help you to put your own faith into action. See Rebecca Keefe if you would like to purchase a book.
Honorbound Men’s Bible Study – Joel Lange – Room 101 at 9am
Join us in a time of prayer, fellowship and serious study of God’s Word and its application in a man’s life.
Lifeline Men’s Group – Reverend Gregg Kretschmer – Room 101 at 7pm
This is a group of men committed to powerful prayer, encouragement and finding how to live the truth daily.
Wednesdays
Love Dare – Jim and Carol Castro – Fireplace Room at 7pm
Get ready to embark on a journey that will provide tremendous benefit for you, your spouse and your life together. The Love Dare Video Series will challenge you to grow both individually and as a couple while you dare to live a life of selfless, sacrificial love. This ten-week Marriage Defining Seminar begins on January 4 and we would be so honored to experience it with you!
Thursdays
Celebrate Recovery – Lighthouse Auditorium
This is a Christian twelve-step program for people who have hurts, habits and/or hang ups.
