Bethel Bible Downtown
December 1, 2024

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This Week

Eric Barton

  • Sermon“The Promise of Preparation”
  • SeriesThe Life Of Jesus: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke
  • ScriptureLuke 1: 1-25
Service Time(s)

Sundays | 9 AM & 10:30 AM
Online (10:30 AM) or In-Person

Address
202 S Broadway Avenue
Tyler, TX 75703

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Events
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Christmas on Elm is TODAY

December 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Bethel Downtown
The Foundry Event

Christmas on Elm is back and even better than before! TODAY, December 15, we're going to be having a big ol' party right in the Foundry from 1 PM - 7 PM. There will be food trucks, live music, and an art and craft market filled with perfectly giftable goods for your most difficult to shop for relatives. We'll also have a bounce house and Christmas art station for the kids, along with warm Foundry beverages available for purchase. You're welcome to stick around after the 2nd service to get an early start on lunch from the food trucks, then stay for the kickoff at 1 PM. See you then!

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Baked Goods Needed!

December 6, 2024
Where: Bethel Downtown
Missions

It's the end of semester Goodie Box time for our Tyler International Students! Each year we collect baked goods. This year we need 40 dozen cookies, 5 dozen muffins, and 3 bags of individually wrapped candy with 50 or more servings each. We will fill 50 goodie boxes to distribute to international students during their finals week. This is a great opportunity to include your kids in a missions project!

Baked goods are to be delivered to Marion Murphy's home by December 6th at noon. Please text Marion Murphy at (903)-508-1806 to let us know what you plan to bring.

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Pssst, you can still sign up to serve with Bethel Kids!

Where: Bethel Downtown
Bethel Kids

You may have heard last Sunday that we need people who are willing to serve at least once a month with Bethel Kids, particularly with our elementary age group. If you're interested, it's never too later to reach out and sign up! We have spots with kids age 0-11, but our biggest need at the moment is adding 4-8 more elementary volunteers so that we can add a 3rd elementary class. You can sign up or learn more information by contacting ashley@bethelbible.com.

Announcements

Ongoing Bible Studies

Here are some ongoing Bible studies that you can join at the Downtown campus:

Sundays at 9:00 AM — Youth Sunday School on the 2nd floor
Sundays at 10:30 AM — Adult class "Contemporary Moral Issues Facing the Church" on the 2nd floor
Mondays at 7:00 PM — SPAR Men's Ministry on the 2nd floor (m1alderson@yahoo.com)
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM — Bethel Student Ministry on the 2nd floor (kimball@bethelbible.com)
Thursdays at 7:00 AM — Men's Bible Study on the 2nd floor
Fridays at 6:30 AM — Men's Bible Study on the 2nd Floor (andrew.lindstrom2015@gmail.com)

Please note that some Bible studies such as Women's Bible study will sometimes take a break, especially during the summer, so please check back regularly to see what's new.

Visiting with Us?

Bethel Downtown

Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please text “Connect” to 903-437-4437 so we can get a little more info about you!

How Can We Pray for You?

We count it a joy to pray for you! If you have a prayer request, please text "DTPrayer" to (903) 437-4437 and let us know how we can pray for you.

How to Give

Churchwide

We don’t pass an offering plate here at Bethel. We have Four Ways to Give:

1.) Offering Boxes | Place your offering in the boxes in the lobby and near the exits in the sanctuary

2.) By Mail | Mail your check or donation to 17121 US Hwy 69 S, Tyler, TX 75702. Please list your campus in the memo line or note with your donation.

3.) Online | Give Securely Online (bethelbible.com/give)

4.) Text 2 Give | Text the word “GIVE” to 903-437-4437.

Life Group Discussion Questions - Luke 1:1-25

1. How does Zechariah and Elizabeth's story demonstrate God's perfect timing, even when it feels delayed? Can you think of a time in your life when God's timing became clear only in hindsight?

2. Zechariah doubted the angel's message. How do we handle doubts about God's promises in our own lives? What can we learn from Zechariah's response and consequences?

3. The passage emphasizes that "God remembers His covenant." How does this truth bring comfort and encouragement in your personal walk with Christ?

4. Zechariah and Elizabeth lived righteously despite the corruption of their time. What does it look like to live righteously in today’s society? What practical steps can we take?

5. Zechariah was chosen to offer incense, symbolizing prayer, in the temple. How can prayer serve as a central focus in our daily lives and faith communities?

6. The Gospel of Luke often highlights marginalized individuals. What does this tell us about God’s heart, and how should it shape our attitudes toward others in need?

7. Advent is described as a season of awakening joy and fulfillment. How can we intentionally use this Advent season to focus on Christ amidst the busyness of life?

8. Luke writes to Theophilus so that he might have certainty about the Gospel. What doubts or questions about faith have you wrestled with, and how can Scripture provide certainty?

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