BETHANY NOW

Wednesday Evenings
5:00-7:30

Fellowship + Faith + Food

Bethany Now Spring Classes 2022

Disciple III - In Depth Study of the Letters of Paul

Disciple III In Depth Study of the Letters of Paul

Led by Marc Jacques. Participants will learn more Paul’s letters to the churches through the Christian world at the time. Participants will purchase their study books and use them and their Bibles to delve further into God’s Word. Room 237

Bible Study – Journey with Jesus Through Passion Week Up To Pentecost

Bible Study – Journey with Jesus Through Passion Week Up To Pentecost

Led by David Powell. The class will lead participants on a daily walk with Jesus beginning the Sabbath before Passion Week up to including Pentecost. This narrative will follow the daily activities based on Scripture using maps to pinpoint where events were happening and to better understand what was going on around Jerusalem highlighting those things that Jesus was experiencing and those of his followers. Class discussion will be encouraged. - Room 126

Women’s Bible Study - Fierce: Women of the Bible Who Changed the World

Women’s Bible Study - Fierce: Women of the Bible Who Changed the World

Led by Narcie Jeter. Participants will be studying Jennifer Cowart's Fierce: Women of the Bible Who Changed the World, picking up the 2 women in her Messy People study, and finishing after Lent, Common Ground by Amberly Neese on learning to live at peace with others even when you disagree by studying biblical stories of rivalries. - Room 239

Fostering Fun

Fostering Fun

Led by Joan Naugle. An opportunity for everyone to be involved in missions. Through hands-on projects that support Bethany’s mission organizations, you will be reaching out to those in our community who need a helping hand. Each week, we will have a project to work on that will benefit an organization in the community. In January, you will complete blankets and bags for the Epworth Foster Care system. These will be given to children who are placed into foster care. Other projects will be included this session of BNOW. All supplies are provided, but if you have a pair of sewing scissors please bring them with you. - Fellowship Hall

Spiritual Journaling

Spiritual Journaling

Led by Terri Barnes. Through journaling, you will create a space to explore concepts and flesh out thoughts. A place to weigh decisions and evaluate everything through God’s word. In this class, learn the practice of keeping a spiritual journal, including what to record in it and how the journal can become a spiritual tool as well as a place to do important inner work. Room 127

Stephen Ministry Training

Stephen Ministry Training

Led by Mark Barnes. Training for people interested in becoming a Stephen Minister. These participants have already been assigned to work with Rev. Barnes beginning in January and continuing into the summer. - Room 118

Dates

January 5, 12, 19, 26 – Regular Classes and Activities

February 2, 9, 16, 23 – Regular Classes and Activities

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6 – Dinner, Children’s Activities, Lenten Worship

April 20, 27 – Regular Classes and Activities

May 4, 11 – Regular Classes and Activities

Dinner 5:00 – 6:00 in the Fellowship Hall

Each week we provide dinner for you and your family. It is a time of food and fellowship, offering you a night to join friends old and new in a meal. 

Cost

$7 Adults

$5 Seniors 65 & Older

$4 Kids 12 & Under

$20 Family (immediate family only)

Our Sunday School classes assist in serving and cleaning up before and after the meal.  We simply could not have dinner without their help.  The schedule for Spring 2022 is:

January

5             Charles Peace & Friends and Faith

12           Connections

19           Daily Bread & SALT

26           Friendship Circle

February

2              Searchers           

9              Spiritual Growth

16           Sue Knight

23           Sam Wood

March – Lent

2             Charles Peace & Friends and Faith

9              Connections

16           Daily Bread & SALT

23           Friendship Circle

30           Searchers

April

6             Spiritual Growth (Lent)

13           Holy Week – NO BNOW

20           Sue Knight

27           Sam Wood

May

4              Charles Peace & Friends in Faith

11           Connections

Classes should provide at least 6 people for serving and 6-8 for clean up.  Please arrive by 4:45 to ready the food and serve, and by 5:30 for clean-up.

Bethany NOW Children Activities

Children’s Activities

6:00 – 6:45

Cherub Choir – NEW ROOM 233

Choir for children 3 years old through Kindergarten. They learn basic bible songs while incorporating movement. The Cherub choir sings at both the Word & Table and traditional 8:45 services on a regular basis.

Children’s Choir – Sanctuary

Choir for 1st through 5th graders. This group learns songs to enhance their faith. The Children’s Choir sings at both the Word & Table and traditional services on a regular basis.

6:45 – 7:30

Sprouts: Growing in Faith – Room 110

Bible story time for children 3 years through pre-K 5-Year old’s. They hear basic bible stories combined with crafts and playtime.

Crafting Faith – Rom 213

For kids Kindergarten-5th grade. A brief bible study with an Arts & Crafts component. This session will focus on the days of Creation. 

Volunteers walk children from one activity to the next.  Please make sure to pick up children from their second activity promptly at 7:30.

NURSERY

Bethany NOW Nurseries

Nurseries are available on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:30 pm.

The Wednesday evening nursery locations are:

Birth to steady walkers Room 115A

Toddlers up to 2 years old Room 115B

 Nursery Director Teri Bazzle.