Red Flags (& other signs everyone ignores)
Human beings are hardwired to recognize danger. We kick into “fight or flight” (or "freeze" or fawn") in response to patterns, trauma, memory, experience.
But we also have an amazing capacity to ignore signals: we’ll drive around with the “check engine” light on for months. We’ll take selfies with wildlife, walking right past the signs screaming “DANGEROUS.” To say nothing of having relationships with people about whom our gut (or our past) says, “no, No, NO.”
It doesn’t stop there. Sometimes we'll go so far as to talk ourselves out of what we (on some level) already know: “I’ll be careful,” “I know what I’m doing,” “that couldn't be what it meant.”
Scripture is full of stories of people ignoring laughably clear warnings: writing on the wall, talking donkeys, the very voice of God. Which probably means that forging ahead in spite of red flags is as core to who and how we are as anything else.
This August, we’re paying attention. Heeding warnings, breaking patterns, and stopping while we’re ahead. And we’re looking for the green flags the Holy Spirit is waving all over the place, showing the way to go
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Join The Pilgrimage
September 6th
Join us for the next leg of our Outer Belt Pilgrimage! We're walking 210 miles together, looping our city in prayer, and getting to know one another along the way.
Our next walk will be Saturday, September 6th! Sign up here if you plan to to join us! If you can’t make it this time, mark your calendars for upcoming trips: October 11th, November 8th, December 6th
For more info, reach out Vince at vince@bethanychicago.com and/or go to outerbelt.org
Re-Gathering Sunday
September 7th
We're excited to kick-off this program year and celebrate with a party on the front lawn. Join us to re-energize and rejuvenate for the fall!
We'll need volunteers to help with set up/clean up, please sign up if you’re willing to help! Additionally, we’re looking for a bingo set. If you have one, please reach out to Jordan at info@bethanychicago.com to let us know.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!
Sunday School Returns!
Starting September 7th
We’re excited for our next session of Sunday School! At Bethany, we have 4 week Sunday School sessions, and our next session begins Sunday September 7th! This session will taught by Rachelle Amlin and Charlie Wysong! Kids 4 and up are invited to attend on those Sundays.
Click here to see the Sunday School calendar for the year! For more info, reach out to info@bethanychicago.com
