Bible Study Groups
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
The classes below meet Sundays at 9:15 AM in the Sanctuary and use the Adult Bible Studies curriculum. This quarterly study presents stimulating lessons that explore the biblical message and how to apply it to daily life. This spring, the theme is “Follow.”
Authentic discipleship involves imitating Jesus, and we must begin with an understanding of Jesus as Messiah and the kingdom to which he invites us to belong. We soon discover as we follow Jesus that his kingdom turns our expectations totally upside down. As we walk with Jesus, we must admit that we sometimes totally miss the mark. Yet Christ forgives us, restores us, and equips us to live into our identities as Christ-followers.
As his followers, we have responsibilities and opportunities to help grow the kingdom. One way is through stewardship, a concept that is much broader than we may think. Our role involves using not only our physical resources but indeed our very lives as grace-filled cohabitants in God’s marvelous creation.
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
(BIBLE STUDY/TEACHING FORMAT)
The classes below meet Sundays at 9:15 AM in the Sanctuary and use the Adult Bible Studies curriculum. This quarterly study presents stimulating lessons that explore the biblical message and how to apply it to daily life. This fall, our Bible lessons follow the theme “God Provides” and reminds us of the ways God meets our needs and of God’s call to us to help those who lack life’s essentials of food, water, and shelter.
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The classes below meet Sundays at 9:15 AM in the Sanctuary and use the Adult Bible Studies curriculum. This quarterly study presents stimulating lessons that explore the biblical message and how to apply it to daily life. This spring, our lessons center around the theme “The Life of Faith.” The language of journey and pilgrimage is commonly used to describe the Christian life. This spring, our lessons encourage us to walk alongside Jesus and his disciples on Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem and explore the
nature of faith that calls us to follow Jesus despite our uncertainty and doubts. The last unit this quarter looks at the concept of sabbath, the foreshadowing of the rest that God promises at the
end of our journey. Small Groups/ Bible Study Opportunities
INTERESTED IN JOINING A SMALL GROUP to grow closer to the Lord and be encouraged by fellow Christians? The following groups will meet during the summer months. Please join us!
Bible Study with Pastor Don The Book of Luke
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Social Hall Annex
717/378-2776
Join us for Bible Study with Pastor Don in the main Sanctuary on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. The Book of Luke study will focus on our verse-by-verse method of study and will supplement our Sunday morning sermon in the Traditions service. As disciples, we are to grow in our Christlikeness each and every day. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we peel off layers of this world and we put on the mind of Jesus. Our study of Luke will be just that, an exposure of our worldliness and the call to be more like Jesus. Please bring your Bibles and something to write with.***will not meet March 27th and April 3rd***
Women on Wednesday
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Social Hall Annex
Led by Terry Moran
717/968-6847
What if the next big step God wants you to take is actually small? Stepping into the assignments the Lord has for us and pursuing the dreams. He's placed in our hearts can feel overwhelming and exhilarating all at the same time. But walking in His will begins with our daily obedience to Him. Lysa TerKeurst knows what it means to walk by faith and encourages you to discover the deeply personal truths of God's Word for your calling. What Happens When Women Walk in Faith is filled with stories and Scripture that will help you apply practical, Biblical truths to your life and equip you to: discover five phases of your faith walk and embrace the direction that the Lord is leading you; identify one area where you can draw a line in the sand and take a step toward something new; and be prepared for God to use your small steps of faith to unleash His work and wonder in your life. No matter what God has called you to, you can take this first step! ***Will not meet January 3rd.***
Men’s Fraternity re: Fast Forward
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
DF Coffee Corner
Led by Pastor Mark
717/968-6847
On Wednesday nights throughout the Lenten season, our men’s small group Bible study will
meet in the Downtown Fellowship Coffee Corner to discuss the message from the series “Snapshots of a Savior” from the previous Sunday’s worship service in Downtown Fellowship. ***will not meet on March 27th and April 3rd***
Wednesday Fellowship Meals
5:30 PM
$5 Adult (ages 13 & Older)
$2.50 Child (ages 2 – 12)
Please register for the meal by the Sunday before on the Connections card in your bulletin or on the Giving Kiosk. (No meal on March 27th & April 3rd)
Celebrate Recovery
Thursdays 6:30 PM (dinner at 6 PM)
Social Hall
Contact: Michael Wilt (717) 487-5693
Campfires with Pastor Don
Thursdays 7:00 PM
March 7th & 21st and April 11th
Contact: Pastor Don (drowe121@comcast.net or 717-378-2776) or 717-244-7624
Pastor Don and Pastor Mark will be leading three Saturday morning workshops on three topics that will help us as individuals grow as a disciple of Jesus. These workshops are designed to focus in on scripture and practical application of the scriptures into daily life and practice. The ancient church used to call the process of becoming more deeply devoted to Jesus as piety. Today, our society uses that word in a pejorative way, but the early church wanted to help individuals walk so closely with Jesus that acting and reacting to our world was done in a Christ-like way, as if it were second nature. These workshops are designed to help all of us GROW in that way. New believers or decades-long believers will find something to learn and implement in their faith journey.
9 – 9:30 AM Coffee & Fellowship Gathering Time 9:30 – 11:30 AM Topic in Bethany House Saturday, March 9th
What Does a Daily Time with God Look Like?
How to develop a daily passion for spending time with Jesus!
Saturday, March 23rd – All the Ways to Pray
What does a constant prayer conversation with God look like and how to develop this dynamic interaction with a Holy God.
Saturday, April 6th – A Life of Service
Jesus calls us each to produce fruit and to be a servant of all.
What does that look like?
Register with Pastor Don, Pastor Mark, Jen in the church office, at the Giving Kiosk, or through the link in the weekly Blast.
Questions? See Pastor Don or Pastor Mark.
In December, Pastor Mark launched his new website notsurprised.org. This website is dedicated to the presentation of the hope we have found in Jesus through a variety of mediums. This website includes a daily devotional written by Pastor Mark for each day of the year; access to Pastor Mark’s blogs, books, and articles; and a direct link to his SoundCloud site and YouTube channel where you can find his music videos and recordings of his new music. New content will be released each month. Check it out today, and subscribe to his daily devotional!
Bethany Church has purchased a subscription for RightNow Media for the purpose of training leadership and volunteers and providing on-going Bible Study materials. What is really exciting is that the whole congregation (members, attendees, and anyone associated with Bethany) will have access to the RightNow Media website. There are literally more than 10,000 videos to choose from. It works much like Netflix, and there is no additional cost to you. Some of what it includes: training videos, children’s TV programs, Bible Studies, Christian Conferences, Leadership Material, and so much more. We can use these online Bible Study courses here at the church; and if a person misses a class, they can view it at home any time they want. You can also use the Bible Studies as an individual, couple, family, or Bible Study group in your own home.
Please visit https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/BETHANYUMC and complete your profile to sign up. You can also text “BETHANYUMC” to 49775 to register or use the QR code below. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. 
Bible Studies, Christian Conferences, Leadership Material, and so much more. We can use these online Bible Study courses here at the church; and if a person misses a class, they can view it at home any time they want. You can also use the Bible Studies as an individual, couple, family, or Bible Study group in your own home. Please visit https://www.rightnowmedia.org/ Account/Invite/BETHANYUMC and complete your profile to sign up. You can also text “BETHANYUMC” to 49775 to register or use the QR code on the previous page. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
Download the YouVersion Bible app and join with us as we explore different reading plans and Bible studies throughout the year together as a church. Create an account in the app, go to friends, search for Bethany Church Red Lion, and send the friend request. Once accepted, you’re ready to go. Contact Bryant Holtzapple or Pastor Mark with any questions or for additional details.
Address:
Bethany Church Red Lion | 121 W. Broadway, Red Lion, PA, 17356
Email:
bethanyredlion121@gmail.com
Open Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am - 6pm