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The heart and soul of Bethany Christian Church is relationships. The relationship with our Creator and others on a similar journey of faith.

Join us for services on Sundays at 9am + 10:30am! As a local church we are a community of everyday people, seeking to embrace our community with the love, hope and goodness of a compassionate and faithful God. We welcome you and trust that you will be blessed, encouraged and inspired. Join us every Sunday at 9 or 10:30am.

10/28/2026

As we closed out Ecclesiastes this Sunday, we were brought back to something we can’t afford to forget: life is a gift, but it won’t last forever, and the God who gave it is the One we’ll ultimately answer to.

Life is fragile, our time is limited, and we can’t control everything that happens to us. So what do we do with that? We remember our Creator. Not only in a crisis, not only when we’re older, and not only when life falls apart. We remember Him now.

Remembering Him is more than believing He exists. It’s living in relationship with Him: learning to trust Him, letting His Word shape our decisions and priorities, and changing how we treat the people around us. It’s also not something to put off until a more convenient season, because today is the day to become who God is calling us to be.

Solomon’s conclusion ties it together. To fear God is to recognize Him for who He is, and to keep His commands is to respond to Him in the way we live.

So here’s a question to carry with you this week: is the direction of your life reflecting the fact that you belong to God?

10/25/2026

Thanks for being here today. Whether you came with your whole family, brought a friend, or slipped in a little late, we’re glad you showed up. Thank you for making this place feel like home. Hope the rest of your Sunday is blessed and restful!

10/23/2026

Pleasure, success, wealth, work, relationships. Solomon explored every avenue in search of meaning, and he did it with more resources than most of us could imagine. Life moves quickly, and time doesn’t slow down for any of us. So where does a person turn when everything else leaves them wanting more?

Join us this Sunday as we close out Ecclesiastes together. Services are at 9:00AM + 10:30AM—we’d love to see you there!

10/22/2026

A devotional thought from Pastor Tim:

Last month, several of us here at the church worked through a study together, and part of that study was on Noah. In Genesis 7:7 it says that “Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives entered the ark…”

Noah’s obedience affected far more than himself. Each person had to choose to enter the ark, but I think Noah’s faith and obedience created an opportunity for others to enter into this relationship with God and this walking with God. I think we quickly and often underestimate how much our faithfulness and obedience to God can influence those around us and those closest to us. Our family is watching. Our kids and grandkids are watching. Our spouses are watching. Our neighbors are watching. Our co-workers are watching. Faithful living always leaves a legacy.

Your obedience impacts more than you realize. And often those watching and paying attention gain courage when they see your trust in God lived out in day-to-day moments and actions.

May our daily actions and decisions be a window into a life of obedience, faithfulness, and trust.

– Pastor Tim Fair

10/21/2026

Life doesn’t always go the way we plan. You can make the wise choice and still face disappointment. You can do the right thing and still wonder if it mattered.

This week in Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:6, we were reminded that wisdom matters, even when it doesn’t guarantee the outcome we’re hoping for. It won’t give us control over life, but we’re not powerless in how we live. We can pay attention to the choices right in front of us: how we respond, what we say, and how we prepare.

And when we can’t see how things will turn out, uncertainty doesn’t have to keep us from moving forward.

So here’s a question to sit with this week: What is one wise, faithful step you’ve been putting off because you don’t know how it will turn out? Maybe it’s a conversation you need to have, a way to serve or invest in someone, or a decision you’ve been avoiding.

Pray about it. Seek wise counsel if you need to. Then take the next step.

Don’t let the uncertainty of tomorrow keep you from taking the next step in faith today.

10/16/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments of life aren’t the big ones. They’re the ordinary ones.

This Sunday, we’re continuing in Ecclesiastes with “Practical Wisdom” (Ecclesiastes 9-11). Solomon speaks to work, leadership, speech, generosity, and the daily decisions we make. We can’t control outcomes, but we can faithfully live with wisdom today and trust God with what comes next.

Join us this Sunday at 9AM + 10:30AM. Bring a friend!

10/14/2026

Ever wish life came with a trailer? A little preview of how a decision will turn out before you make it.

This past Sunday, we looked at Ecclesiastes 8 and the reality that we live in a broken world, where we don’t always get the information we want, can’t control every circumstance, and can’t make sense of everything we see.

So how do we make decisions when we don’t know what’s coming?

Wisdom isn’t just knowing what to do. Wisdom also knows when and how to do it. God doesn’t promise a formula that makes every decision easy, but He does promise to give us wisdom. Sometimes the wisest thing we can do is stop reacting and start asking Him for it.

You don’t have to know everything that’s going to happen. You don’t have to control every circumstance. You don’t have to understand why everything is happening the way it is. You just need to ask God for wisdom, stay close to Him so you can make the best decision with what you know, and then trust Him with what you don’t know.

Trust God and be faithful with what He’s given you today.

If you missed Sunday, catch the full message on our website or YouTube channel. What decision are you bringing to God this week?

10/09/2026

Life rarely goes according to plan. Between unpredictable futures, out-of-control outcomes, and moments that simply don't seem fair, figuring out the right next step can feel overwhelming.

This Sunday, we are diving into Ecclesiastes 8 to explore "Making Decisions in a Broken World." True wisdom isn't about having all the answers—it is about learning to trust God and live faithfully when life leaves us with more questions than clarity.

Join us this Sunday at 9:00AM + 10:30AM as we discover how to make wise choices and faithfully follow God even when things don't make sense.

10/07/2026

You don’t need a theological degree or to read the Bible to recognize that our world is broken—we feel the friction of it every day. There are things in this world that make us stop and say, “This isn’t how it’s supposed to be.”

It raises the important question, “What if the reason life feels so wrong is because something really did go wrong?”

This past Sunday, we continued our ongoing series through Ecclesiastes. We explored why life often feels so off. Scripture shows us that God created a good world, but sin fractured that goodness. Creation wasn't destroyed, but it became broken—leaving us in a world where deep joy and real heartache exist side by side.

Ecclesiastes gives us permission to be honest about the pain without giving up on hope. Because of Jesus, we know that brokenness doesn't get the last word. God is actively restoring His creation, and until that day comes, we can live faithfully, trust Him, receive His good gifts, learn through difficulty, and keep our eyes fixed on Him.

10/02/2026

Things in our world do not always work the way they should. Good people suffer, evil sometimes prospers, and wealth fails to deliver true happiness. This Sunday, we are looking at Ecclesiastes 5–7 as Solomon honestly addresses the brokenness of our world without offering easy clichés or shallow answers.

If you have ever felt frustrated by the unfairness of life, that longing for justice and wholeness is not accidental. God has placed eternity in our hearts, pointing us toward a greater reality. Join us this Sunday at 9:00AM + 10:30AM as we explore "Living in a Broken World" together.

Address

1920 N Rangeline Road
Anderson, IN
46012

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17656435713

Website

http://www.bccanderson.org/

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