Defense of the Faith
1 Timothy 4:2 “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
The Apostle Paul teaching young and old in Athens
Beginning Tuesday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m. and continuing through Thursday, December 29 at 12:00 p.m., Bethany will host the 2nd annual Defense of the Faith seminar geared towards instructing older high school and college age young people. However, all ages are invited and encouraged to attend, especially the parents of the young people.
Following is the schedule:
Tuesday Afternoon, December 27, 2011
1:00-1:15 Song Service
1:15-1:30 Welcome the Congregation
1:30-2:30 Gus Harter “Searching for Satisfaction Under the Sun” – Introduction
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Dan Hall “Be Thou an Example of the Believers”
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Marty Smith “Be an Example in Word”
5:00-5:30 Discussion, Question and Answer
5:30-7:00 Supper and Fellowship
7:00-8:30 Time of Fellowship
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
9:30-9:45 Singing
9:45-10:45 Dolph Painter “Fools, Foolish Behavior, and the Cure” (“In Conversation”)
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Larry White “Charity’s Response” (“In Charity”)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:15 Singing
1:15-2:15 Andrew Huffman “The Heart of the Matter” (“In Spirit”)
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:30 John Melvin “Is the Bible Reliable? What does the evidence show?” (“In Faith”)
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-4:45 Randall Cagle “Purity” (“In Purity”)
4:45-5:30 Discussion, Question and Answer
5:30-7:00 Supper
**Bonfire** (weather permitting)
Thursday Morning, December 29, 2011
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
9:30-9:45 Singing
9:45-10:45 Gary Harvey “Godly Preparation for Marriage” (“In Purity”)
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Gus Harter “The Laws of the Harvest” – Conclusion
12:00-12:30 Question and Answer
12:30-1:30 Lunch
There will be time for fellowship and the joy of meeting new friends that understand the grace of God. The speakers are mainly ministers from the Atlanta area. Their messages are practical, biblical and challenging. This is the age that our children develop their own wings of independence and need solid reasons to continue in the faith.
Below is information regarding hotel accommodations in the area for this meeting.
Hyatt Place
11505 Medlock Bridge Rd.
Duluth, Ga 30097
Less than 3 miles from church
Dec. 27-28
$79 per night
Contact: Paul Beauchamp
770-622-5858
Come and See
Do you long for a closer fellowship with Christ? Are you looking for a church focused on the Lord? Do you thirst for a pure and simple message free from distractions? Do you crave sound biblical instruction you can apply to the challenges of daily life? Then we believe you’ll find Bethany Church is the place for you.
Our Bible is the authorized King James translation. Our doctrine is that which Jesus taught and His apostles affirmed. Our form of worship follows the New Testament pattern Christ provided. Individuals and families, young and old, worship together.
We invite you to come and see (Jn 1:45-46).
Regular Services
Bethany Church meets each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
