Sunday Bulletin
The Bethany Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio is a body of Baptized Believers who according to the Word of God, believe and accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of our souls.
​Our Mission is through obedience of Jesus Christ The Way, to proclaim the saving power of the Gospel of Christ, teaching and preaching it to the world through Christian Education, missions, evangelizing, and leading souls (who so ever will) into salvation through the work of the Holy Spirit, with emphasis on worship and praising God from whom all blessings flow.
2026 CHURCH THEME
“PRAISE the LORD”
Psalm 135:1-3
ORDER OF SERVICE
10:45 AM Morning Worship
Devotional Period – Deacons Ministry
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*Opening Selection – “Glad to be in the Service”
*Invocation – Pulpit Ministry
*Mission Statement – Congregation
“To God Be the Glory “
Welcome Guests – Courtesy Ministry
Announcements – Church & Pastor
*Altar Prayer – Pastor Jonathan W. Bradford, Sr.
Prayer Hymn – Pray for Me (Choir & Congregation)
”Pray For Me”
*Tithes & Offering – Board of Deacons
*Scripture Reading
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The Message
Pastor Jonathan W. Bradford, Sr.
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*Call to Discipleship - Pastor Jonathan W. Bradford, Sr.
*Invitational Song – We Offer Christ to You
*Closing Song – Let the Church Say Amen
Benediction​
*Congregation to Please Stand*
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WEEKLY ANNOUCEMENTS
*The Elnora Roberts Mission Circle will meet Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in our chapel.
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*The Lillie Barksdale Mission Circle will meet at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th.
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*Vacation Bible School will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026 through Friday, June 19, 2026. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. There are flyers outside of the church office.
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*Calling All Women - Mark your calendars for a very important event on July 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., our “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” Women’s Ministry Workshop. The theme is “Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed.” Our Keynote Speaker will be the Rev. Floria Washington (First Lady, Second Baptist Church, Columbus) with a message about “Grace and Gratitude.” Registration Cost is $30. To get your ticket, please see Deaconess Frances Holland, First Lady Emeritus Kathy Johnson; Sister Margaret Ruffin, and the Church Office. Registration deadline is July 12.
*The Board of Missions will host the grand opening of the clothing closet for the community next Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 a.m. til 1:00 p.m. We are asking all Missionaries to come out and serve the community for this worthwhile event.
Donna Roachford, President, Board of Missions
OUR SICK & SHUT-IN
Please remember our loved ones with a call or card.
Members At Home:
Sis. Mary Morris-Gibbons
Sis. Jimmie Montgomery
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Care Facilities:
Sis. Mary Booker – Capri Gardens
​Sis. Elana Cunningham – Ashford of Broad
​Sis. Rita Washington – Abbington of Powell​
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Happy Birthday Sisters: Ebony Stanley-6/18. Brothers: None. Anniversaries: Pastor Jonathan Bradford, Sr. & Mrs. (Jane) Bradford
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
For Sunday, June 21, 2026 “God’s Mercy in History” Lesson Text: Joshua 24:2-13. Related Scriptures: Genesis 11:27-12:9; Exodus 14:1-31; Numbers 21:21-35; 22-36-23:12; Deuteronomy 9:1-5.