Sundays in May
// MAY 2014
In May, we will celebrate Outreach Ministries and then continue Pastor Wes Feltners “Family Ties” message series, taking a look at re-framing the family and the legacy and impact of family life. Missed a Sunday? No problem, you can catch all past message online. > Sunday Messages
FaithFamily Celebration
Sunday, May 18, 6 p.m., Worship Center
Join us for our inaugural FaithFamily Celebration. We will worship through music, child dedication, baptism, faith stories, congregational updates, and other impactful elements that bring us together as a church family. Join us at 5 p.m. for a free family BBQ.
Town Hall Meeting
Global Outreach
Missions Celebration Dinner
Saturday, May 3, 5:30 p.m., Room 114
Join us for a time of celebration as we connect with many of our missionary partners. Please RSVP. > Missions Dinner Registration
Outreach Sunday Sunday, May 4
Our missionary partners will be sharing in ABFs and Sunday School classes. The Commons will also feature many opportunities for you to learn and connect deeper with Outreach Ministries.
LOCAL OUTREACH
Summer Outreach
Hear Pastor Wes discuss Family Ministries and get updates for 5th & 6th grades and Children’s Ministries staffing. Pizza will be provided.
Junior and senior high students have the opportunity to minister to our community through Summer Outreach. Student applications are due by Sunday, May 11. > Summer Outreach Application
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Amnion Walk
Wednesday, May 14, 5:20 p.m., Gym
Sanctuary Choir Vespers Concert Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m., Worship Center
Hear wonderful anthems and special music from the previous year.
Join the Amnion Right to Life Berean Walk Team by either walking or sponsoring a walker. The event is Saturday, June 7. For more information, contact Vanessa Edwards.
Grad Gifts for Foster Kids
Berean is teaming up with Dakota County to provide graduation gifts for foster children who are “aging out of the system”. If you would like to donate items, please stop by the table in the Commons through May 18.
Children’s Ministries
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Sunday, May 18
Children’s Ministries wants to say a huge thank you to their volunteers for serving the kids and families of Berean. Mark your calendars and join us for an open-house style appreciation event during morning services.
Summer Sunday Programs
Beginning June 1, Children’s Ministries will be pausing all of the Sunday morning first hour programs (birth through 6th grade) for the summer, and continue ministry time with children during the 9:50 and 11:15 a.m. services.
Men’s Ministries
Spring IronWorks Session
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Fridays at 6:30 a.m.
Don’t miss Pastor Roger’s signature teaching series on 2 Peter 1:1-8, “Do The Next Right Thing!” Come anytime or all the time. Spring session runs through May. > ironworksmen.com
Adult MINISTRIES
Berean Caregivers
If you are going through a difficult time with the loss of a loved one, feelings of apathy, anxiety, pain, illness, job loss, loneliness, or marriage issues, our Berean Caregivers are committed to conversing with individuals who need an ear to hear amidst the noise of their lives. Contact Kari Peterson for more information.
Berean Education Center
Preschool Enrollment
Enrollment is now open for Preschool and Pre-K classes for 2014-15. We also still have openings for our summer Preschool Plus and School Age programs. Contact Kristi Charles for more information. > Berean Education Center
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Giving Update
General Fund (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)
Giving thru 3/31/14 Budget thru 3/31/14 Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/13-6/14) Giving thru 3/31/14 Budget thru 3/31/14
$2,135,687 $2,236,650 $418,549 $394,875
Berean Calendar Please check bereanbaptist.com to confirm time and location and for more detailed information.
Sundays Worship Services, Sunday School, & Adult Bible Fellowships, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays IronWorks, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Fridays 6:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 Berean Serves Day Missions Celebration Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4 Outreach Sunday Last Night of Wednesday Clubs Wednesday, May 7 Girls Grand Slam Night (Grades 3-6), 6:30 p.m. AWANA Awards & Party Night, 6:45 p.m. Student Ministries Groups, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 8 (2nd Thursdays) Prayer for the Persecuted Church, 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 Student Ministries Grad Banquet, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11 Communion Sunday Monday, May 12 (2nd Mondays) Women’s Caregiver’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 (2nd Tuesdays) Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. Town Hall Meeting, 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 Senior High Share Night Sunday, May 18 Last Day of Children’s & Student Ministries Morning Programs Children’s Ministries Servant Appreciation Breakfast FaithFamily Celebration, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 Senior High Epic Oscars Night Junior High Messy Kickball Sanctuary Choir Vespers Concert, 7 p.m. Friday, May 23 Knudtson Family Musicians Concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25 No Children’s or Student Ministries Morning Programs Monday, May 26 Memorial Day (Building Closed) For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website:
bereanbaptist.com
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