Check out the BCC Weekly News email (sent each Monday) or visit the calendar for a full list of all that is going on at BCC.
See the calendar for events happening this week.
See the calendar for events happening this week.
Youth Volleyball Night – Tuesday, July 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at BCC’s Sand Volleyball Court
Summer Fellowship – Wednesday, July 16 at 6pm at BCC. There is no Youth Group or Prayer Meeting on Summer Fellowship Wednesdays.
Discovering Bethany – Saturday, July 19 at 9am at BCC. Discovering Bethany explains who we are as a local church, what we believe, where we are going, and how you can be a part of it. This class is required for membership. Register HERE.
Baby Shower for Allison Wallenfang – Saturday, July 19 at 10am at BCC
Sunday Evening Service – Sunday, July 20 at 6pm at BCC.
Service and Share – Saturday, July 26 at 9:30am. Meet in the Community Room.
Bethany Kids! Returning Volunteer Meeting – Sunday, July 27 at 8am at BCC
Bethany Kids! New Volunteer Meeting – Sunday, July 27 at 12pm at BCC
Youth Parent Meeting – Sunday, August 10 at 12:15pm at BCC
Prayer for Uganda Team – Sunday, August 17 at 12pm at BCC
Newcomer Lunch – The next Newcomer Lunch will be Sunday, August 17 at 12:15pm at BCC. Register HERE.
Prayer Warrior Ministry – If you desire to come alongside others and care for them through praying with and for them after the Sunday morning Worship Service each week, contact Mike at mike@bethanycommunitychurch.org.
Nursery Volunteers Needed – If you would like to serve in our Nursery, sign up by clicking on the link. After signing up, Ruth Westbrook, our Nursery Coordinator, will contact you to discuss more information regarding serving. Thanks for considering!
Uganda Trip Lego Donations – The Uganda short term mission team is looking for Lego kit donations for one of their teaching tracks for the students enrolled in HopeAlive! Items can be sent directly to Kerstan Plattner through the amazon wish list or dropped off to her or Josh Wuebben. Click HERE for more information on the Uganda mission trip and HERE to purchase legos.
The Peoria Christian High School International Student Program is looking for host families for next school year (2025-2026). Currently there is 1 boy and 1 girl that need a home for the year. The program has the goal of helping foreign students learn English and American culture in the context of a Christian home and school in hopes that they will come to know Christ. PCS provides a monthly stipend. Contact Josh and Amber Durham for info on their experience (joshuaddurham@yahoo.com 309-645-5647) or the Program Director, Karen (khutchins@peoriachristian.org).
Rudolph Adoption Fund – Please join us in praying for Bryan and Lana Rudolph as they are currently pursuing a domestic adoption. Please consider giving toward their adoption fund. Click the link for more information on their adoption journey and go HERE to donate to the Rudolph adoption fund.
Wyss Adoption Fund – Please join us in praying for Jared and Haley Wyss as they pursue a domestic adoption. Please consider giving toward their adoption fund. Click HERE for more information on their adoption journey and go HERE to donate to the Wyss adoption fund.
Want to Reserve a Spot in the Church Building? – Click the link to access BCC’s online reservation forms.
Online Bookstore – BCC partners with 10 of those to provide an online bookstore. Click the link to check it out!
Outreach Resources – Visit the Dutch Lane Café for outreach resources to help you as you seek to reach your neighbors and others with the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are free resources and some for purchase. Items include equipping books, gospel tracts, BCC business cards for inviting to church, and free evangelistic gift bags to give to people without a church home or go to www.bethanycommunitychurch.org/outreachresources for even more resources!
BLESS – Click the link to check out the BLESS app – a tool of BCC’s Outreach Ministry that provides a way to minister more effectively and intentionally in your neighborhood. BLESS stands for and encourages you to – Begin with prayer (pray for your neighbors), Listen (learn about your neighbors), Eat (share a meal together), Serve (take them a meal or rake leaves for your neighbors), Share your story (share the Gospel). If you have questions or would like more information, contact Joel at gehrigfam4@gmail.com.
BLESS – Click the link to check out the BLESS app – a tool of BCC’s Outreach Ministry that provides a way to minister more effectively and intentionally in your neighborhood. BLESS stands for and encourages you to – Begin with prayer (pray for your neighbors), Listen (learn about your neighbors), Eat (share a meal together), Serve (take them a meal or rake leaves for your neighbors), Share your story (share the Gospel). If you have questions or would like more information, contact Joel at gehrigfam4@gmail.com.
Wanted! Stories to Tell! – Have you been having spiritual conversations or sharing the gospel with those in your sphere of influence? Pastor Ben would love to hear your story! Contact him at ben@bethanycommunitychurch.org.