Invite your friends! Free Event!
July 21-25 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship services begin August 2 at 5 p.m.
(Age 4 to entering 6th grade)
Sundays in July bereanbaptist.com Register online at:
Volunteer today!
Hundreds of volunteers are needed. Sign up online or in the Commons today.
// JULY 2014
Join us in July for Pastor Wes Feltner’s “Teach Me to Pray” message series. Learning to pray starts with learning to whom we are praying. Missed a Sunday? No problem, you can catch all past message online. > Sunday Messages
New Saturday Service
Beginning Saturday, August 2, 5 p.m., Worship Center
We are excited to start a new Saturday worship service in August! This service will be just like our 9:50 and 11:15 a.m. services on Sundays. Children’s Ministries will be available for birth through Grade 4.
All Church Prayer Meeting
Sunday, July 20, 5:30 p.m., Worship Center
Berean’s elders, ministry leaders, and Pastor Ken Parker will lead a time of worship and small group prayer time. Join us as we reach out to God in prayer. Prayer meetings are on the third Sunday of each month.
Children’s Ministries
VBS Volunteer Sign-ups
Join hundreds of volunteers who help make Berean’s VBS a huge success! > VBS Volunteer Sign-ups
VBS & Summer Jam Child Registration
Pre-register your child for VBS or Summer Jam. Registration starts online on July 7 and in the Commons on July 13. Pick up a frisbee and VBS invitation in the Commons to invite your friends and neighbors!
Saturday Volunteers
Be a part of Saturday programming by serving in nursery, pre-school, and elementary (grades 1-4). Our new elementary programming will include activity time, combined large group worship, teaching through drama or video, and small groups. Contact Christa Foss today.
CONNECTIONS
Next Steps Luncheon
Sunday, July 27, 12:30-2 p.m., Room 114
This quarterly luncheon is open to newcomers who want to learn more about Berean, those who want to start serving and/or join a group, and membership candidates. RSVP to Tanner Pinkerman. > Membership Application
Volunteer Needs
If you are willing to serve during services on Saturday or Sunday by greeting, ushering, or helping with tech needs (camera and lights), please contact Tanner Pinkerman.
Men’s Ministries
IronWorks Summer Prayer
Fridays, June-August, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Room 114
Join other men throughout the summer as they take on a summer prayer challenge with the book, “Draw the Circle” by Mark Batterson. > ironworksmen.com
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Women’s Chorus Project
Join the Women’s Chorus on Sunday, August 10 and sing during the Classic service at 8:30 a.m. Rehearsal will be Wednesday, August 6 at 7 p.m. Contact Clare Boyer today!
LOCAL OUTREACH
First Foods Summer Collection July 1-20
Donations to food shelves decrease in the summer, but the need doesn’t. Berean is doing a special First Foods collection for 360 Communities. Donations can be dropped off at the Outreach Corner. Volunteers needed to help deliver food to 360 Communities warehouse in July. Questions? Contact Vanessa Edwards. >First Food Volunteer Registration
Connect Groups
New Leader Training
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Summer Wednesday Nights
Wednesdays, June-August, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Students (grades 7-12) are meeting on Wednesdays instead of Sunday mornings this summer. Games and grills start at 5:30 p.m.
ADULT MINISTRIES
“Keepers of the Faith” Concert Thursday, july 9, 7 p.m, Worship Center
Join Joy Ministries for a free concert presented by “Keepers of the Faith.” These Samoan men were saved from a life of drugs, gangs, and prison time and are now letting God use them as they share their testimonies and music. This is open to all ages.
Connect with Berean
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Tuesday, July 29, 6:30-9 p.m.
Leader training is a prerequisite for Connect Group leadership. If you are interested in leading or starting a group, contact Lori Anderson. >Leader Registration Form
BEREAN CARE
Receiving Berean Care
Whether struggling with the loss of a loved one, illness, job loss, marriage issues, or other stressful situations, our Berean Caregivers are committed to meet with you one-one-one, confidentially. Contact Kari Peterson today.
Giving Update
General Fund (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)
Giving thru 5/31/14 Budget thru 5/31/14 Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/13-6/14) Giving thru 5/31/14 Budget thru 5/31/14
$2,566,868 $2,710,642 $491,941 $482,625
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. Mondays (excluding July 21) Women’s Summer Bible Study, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays Epic Summer Nights (Grades 7-12), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays IronWorks Summer Prayer, 6:30 a.m. Friday, July 4 Office Closed July 6-12 Senior High San Francisco Trip Tuesday, July 8 (2nd Tuesdays) Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13 Communion Sunday Prime Time Water Wars, 3-5 p.m. Monday, July 14 (2nd Mondays) Women’s Caregiver’s Support Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 Prime Time Bible Study Sunday, July 20 All Church Prayer Meeting, 5:30 p.m. July 21-25 Vacation Bible School & Summer Jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m Sunday, July 27 Next Steps Luncheon, 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 Connect Group Leader Training, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 Prime Time Bible Study
For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website:
bereanbaptist.com
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