OCTOBER 2016 ISSUE 1017
The Broadcaster “Missions exists because worship doesn’t.” I first read this quote in 2005 when reading the book Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper. I was a part of a team getting ready to go on a short term missions trip led by Steve and Carol Hornbrook. I was honestly startled by this quote, “Missions exists because worship doesn’t.” I thought missions existed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed, through service and relationships. What did John Piper mean with the last part of the statement, “… because worship doesn’t?” I worship God, I see people worship God, what is he talking about? As I read on I started to understand a central concept which made the sentence make
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sense. My summary of the concept is that God is worthy of worship by all the creatures He has made. When there are people who don’t know and therefore aren’t worshipping God, then it is not right. God is so great that everyone, everywhere should be worshipping Him. That would give Him glory and give everyone complete fulfillment as their heart and affections are set on God and not on themselves or the things of this world. With that understanding the statement, “Missions exists because worship doesn’t” started to come into clearer focus and understanding for me and changed my concept of missions. Yes, missions work involves sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ Continued on page 2.
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Children’s Ministry Youth Calendar October Calendar Highlights
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Biblical Counseling
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Orphan Care Study Coffee with the Elders Women Helping Women Hats of Hope First Prayer Child Dedication Class Gustafson Baby Shower Car Care Day in November
Page 6-7 Global Outreach Conference Page 8
Resource Center
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through word and deed, through service and relationships, but the purpose of missions is to bring more worshippers to God that will worship Him in spirit and in truth. So, as a team we read that book and we prayed together and discussed what we were learning as we were in Ecuador meeting new people, as we were sharing the Gospel with our words, as we developed relationships with the sweet people there, as we helped with construction of a church, as we brought music instruction. Then me, as an individual, and we, as a team, started to understand this concept of the greatness of God and the purpose of bringing Him glory by bringing more worshippers to Him.
continue to reach out locally through South Side Mission, Peoria Rescue Mission and Child Evangelism Fellowship. We continue to reach students locally at Bradley and ICC through Bethany-sent staff and interns with PACM/CRU. We continue to do all of this to bring more worshippers to our great God because He is worthy. Some are in the field doing the daily work. Some are diligent in prayer for those in the field. Some are diligent in financially supporting those who are in the field. However, we are all called to be a part of this goal of bringing more worshippers to God, giving Him the glory due Him, because He alone is worthy.
“The purpose of missions is to bring more worshippers to God that will worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
It has now been 11 years since that mission trip. We now call missions, Global Outreach, which is good for many reasons. However, our purpose at Bethany remains the same. We continue to support Global Outreach Partners around the world. We continue to send out new Global Outreach Partners from Bethany. We continue to have short-term Global Outreach teams each year that come alongside our Partners. We
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During the week of October 16-23 we have the privilege of welcoming a number of GO-Partners for our Global Outreach Conference. I encourage you to make plans to attend the events listed on pages 6-7, you will be blessed. You will also be an encouragement to those GO-Partners as they come and share about their ministries. You will learn how you can engage with them and pray for them as they seek to raise up worshipers of our great God in the U.S. and around the world.
Children’s Ministry
October Calendar Highlights
Be Involved in the Discipleship of the Next Generation!
Oct 1
A Community Christmas Rehearsal, 9:00am
Children’s Church: We have
Oct 2
Worship Service, 8:15am and 11:00am Sunday School and ABCs, 9:45am Parent/Child Dedication Class, 9:45am Coffee with the Elders, 9:45am OHOH Orphan Care Study, 9:45am
Oct 5
Family Meal, 5:00pm Awana, 6:15pm
Oct 7
MOMents, 9:00am
Oct 8
Hats of Hope, 9:00am Amanda Gustafson Baby Shower, 10:00am
Oct 9
Worship Service, 8:15am and 11:00am Sunday School and ABCs, 9:45am OHOH Orphan Care Study, 9:45am
Oct 12
Family Meal, 5:00pm Awana, 6:15pm
Awana Clubs
Oct 15
A Community Christmas Rehearsal, 9:00am
Awana kicked off in September touching hundreds of children with the Gospel. In Sparks, alone, there was a record high of 103 kids, with the anticipation of greater growth in the next weeks.
Oct 16
GO-Conference Begins (See page 6-7.) Worship Service, 8:15am and 11:00am Sunday School and ABCs, 9:45am OHOH Orphan Care Study, 9:45am
Oct 17
PrimeTime Fellowship, 11:00am Women Helping Women, 7:00pm—Cancelled
Oct 19
Family Meal, 5:00pm Awana, 6:15pm First Prayer, 6:30pm
Oct 21
MOMents, 9am
Oct 22
Men’s Breakfast, 7:30am Jordan Brush Bridal Shower, 11am GO Cookout at Hornbrook’s, 5pm
Oct 23
Worship Service, 8:15am and 11:00am Sunday School and ABCs, 9:45am OHOH Orphan Care Study, 9:45am
Oct 26
Family Meal, 5:00pm Awana, 6:15pm
Oct 29
A Community Christmas Rehearsal, 9:00am
Oct 30
Worship Service, 8:15am and 11:00am Sunday School and ABCs, 9:45am OHOH Orphan Care Study, 9:45am
opportunities for four small group teachers during the 11am service. This is a one-Sunday, every-other-month commitment (just 6 times a year). Nursery: We are praying for the
Lord to provide 20 nursery workers. There are serving opportunities during the 8:15, 9:45 and 11:00am services on Sundays. Buddies: We are seeking
additional team members to minister to a child with special needs in the Nursery.
Would you please consider reaching young lives for Christ by being a table leader in Sparks? Upcoming Awana Theme Night on October 19: Cowboy/Cowgirl Night For additional information on any of these opportunities, please contact Ginny at ginny@bethanycentral.org.
Youth Calendar 10/2 10/5
Jr. High Fall Focus Night, 6-9pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Group, 6:15-8pm Sr. High IMPACT Meeting, 8-9pm 10/7-9 Jr. High Fall Retreat 10/9 Sr. High SS Pancake Breakfast, 9:45am 10/12 Jr./Sr. High Youth Group, 6:15-8pm 10/19 Jr./Sr. Youth Group, 6:15-8pm 10/26 Jr./Sr. Youth Group, 6:15-8pm 10/28 Jr. High Game Night, 6-9pm For additional information contact Josh Beakley (josh@bethanycentral.org) or Aaron Boerckel (aaron@bethanycentral.org).
Find the complete calendar online at www.bethanycentral.org. The Birthday and Anniversary List is available at Welcome Center. 3
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Open Hearts Open Homes Orphan Care Bible Study Begins Sunday, October 2 This study is for anyone interested in what the Bible says about caring for the disenfranchised. Learn what God’s Word says about caring for the orphan. For those with a heart to foster and/or adopt, this is the first step in partnering with the Open Hearts, Open Homes Orphan Care Ministry. All those interested are invited to join us at Bethany Baptist in Room 810 on Sundays at 9:45am from October 2 through November 6.
Coffee with the Elders Sunday, October 2 at 9:45am A regularly scheduled opportunity to speak with the Elders. The first Sunday of even months in the Library area by the fireplace.
Parent/Child Dedication Class Sunday, October 2 at 9:45am Parents wishing to have a child dedicated should attend this class. We will cover what child dedication is, basic parenting principles, and an overview of resources Bethany offers. The next dedication will be held on Sunday, October 9.
Baby Shower for Amanda Gustafson Saturday, October 8 at 10am Melissa Miller, Lana Rudolph, Jena Slotter, Taylor Stef, and Jen Lansing invite all ladies to celebrate with Amanda! Kevin & Amanda are expecting a baby in November. They are registered at Babies R Us and Amazon.com.
Adventure Weekend For Fathers & Sons Kidz Heart Ministries & Camp Good News® Present an Adventure Weekend For Fathers and Sons (Grade 4-8)!
Women’s Ministry Work Nights Hats of Hope PLEASE NOTE: New meeting day. Saturday, October 8 at 9am — Room 815 Use your gifts and talents in sewing and knitting, or simply cut fabric and make fabric flowers for hats for cancer patients. Yarn and materials are supplied for you if you desire to make hats at home. Contact: Holly Miller, 648-1693
Women Helping Women Monday, October 17 at 7pm Join us as we Canprepare celled products and kits this m for keepsake boxes that will help onth. parents through the difficulty of losing a child. Sewing skills are not required. Contact: Nicole Pepper, 683-1181
First Prayer October 19 at 6:30pm Join us for a special time of prayer in the Prayer Room. Some of our GO-Partners will be joining us.
Friday-Saturday, October 14 -15, 2016 at Camp Good News in Washington Cost: $75 for Father-Son pair To register, call Camp Good News at 309-444-3255 or go online at www.iheartcamp.org/rmdk. Contact Rod Abel (309-253-1618) for more information.
Coming in November: Car Winterization Day For Seniors and Single Women Saturday, November 5 We will provide basic maintenance services, such as oil change, tire rotation, fluid checks, and wiper blade replacement as well as addressing other reasonable problems on an as-needed basis. Seniors & single women please contact the church office at 692-1755 to schedule your vehicle. Services will be performed by Bethany volunteers at church in the Compassion Building. Are you willing and able to service, wash, or clean cars? Then you can help! Please contact Bob Castle (309-693-3689) or Eric Bonk (270-970-3401). 5
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