Month at a Glance: October 2015 Saturdays................................................Worship Service & Children’s Programming (birth-4th grade), 5 p.m. Sundays....Worship Services, Adult Bible Fellowships, Children’s Programming, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15 a.m. Men’s Core Strength Class, 8:30 a.m. Cover-to-Cover Study, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rm 110 Berean Care Training, 5:30-8 p.m.. Rm 114 DivorceCare, 5:30-7 p.m., Rm 116 Wednesdays............................................................................................Women’s Genesis Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships, 10 am. Kids Choir Rehearsals, 5:45-6:25 p.m. AWANA Clubs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Student Ministries, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Group, 7-8 p.m., Prayer Room Griefshare, 6:30-8 p.m., Rm 117 Ironworks, 6:30 p.m. Women’s Matthew Study, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays................................................................................................................................................Ironworks, 6:30 a.m. Friday, October 2.................................................................................................MC Fast Track: Session 1, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3...................................................................................................MC Fast Track: Session 2,9 a.m. Kid’s Closet Collection, during service Sunday, October 4..........................................................................................The Venue Launch, 9:50 & 11:15 a.m. FaithFamily Celebration, 6 p.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9:40 a.m., Outside gym First Foods Collection, during services Kid’s Closet Collection, during services Friday, October 9...................................................................................................7th Grade Formal Banquet, 6 p.m. Saturday, October 10...........................................................................................................Kid’s Closet, 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, October 11......................................................................................................Women’s Night Out, 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 12...........................................................Women’s Caregiver’s Support Group, 1 p.m., Offsite Tuesday, October 13............................................................................. Cancer Support Plus, 7-9 p.m., Room 110 October 15-18..............................................................................................................Student Ministries Fall Retreat Sunday, October 25.............................................................................................................Women at the Well, 2 p.m
............................................................................................................................................... A GLIMPSE AT THE MONTH AHEAD AT BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH ...............................................................................................................................................
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Ministry Updates: October 2015 Current Sermon Series Join us as Pastor Wes continues the series “ACTS: Church on a Mission.” When the Spirit captured the hearts of God’s people, an unstoppable mission was born. We are called to embrace His mission like never before. NEXT Initiative Praise God for all of the volunteers and gifts that have helped with our remodel project so far. We are so close our goal and would like to finish strong! Learn more at www.bereanbaptist.com/next. FaithFamily Celebration Sunday, October 4, 6 p.m., Worship Center Join us in celebrating what God is doing in our church through baptism, child dedication, and congregational updates. Childcare available for birth-age 2.
kids
Wednesday Clubs Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA is dedicated to reaching kids with the gospel and training them for Christian service through Bible memorization and fun! Find out more and register online today at www. bereanbaptist.com/berean-kids. Wednesday Club Volunteers Needed Consider serving and training the next generation to love Christ. Small group leaders, teachers, speakers, and gym leaders are still needed. For more information, contact Tracy Williams at tracyw@bereanbaptist.com. All volunteers must complete a ministry application and background check.
Weekend Volunteers Needed Berean Kids volunteers are still needed for this ministry year! Be an essential part of transforming our children’s lives with the power of the gospel through our new curriculum, “The Gospel Project for Kids.” For more information, visit www.bereanbaptist.com/berean-kids.
students Fall Retreat - Grades 7-12 October 15-18 We are taking over Big Sandy Camp in McGreggor, MN for an extended weekend of spiritual and relational growth. Camp includes: comfortable lodging, good food, energetic worship band, engaging chapel speaker, night games, polar dip, climbing wall, treasure hunt, cabin competitions, an 800 ft zipline and more! To register, visit www.bereanbaptist.com/events.
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New! The Venue Beginning Sunday, October 4, 9:50 & 11:15 a.m. We’re making room for more people at Berean! Join us for a new, live worship experience led by Jon Oney in the newly renovated gym (now called “the Venue”). The same sermon from the Worship Center will be viewed on the big screen. Save the Date: Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 25, 7 p.m. Join together to give thanks for all that God has given us!
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Support Groups DivorceCare: Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. GriefShare: Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. DivorceCare and GriefShare are 13-week, DVD-based groups led by people who understand what you are going through. Find the support and encouragement you need to make your journey easier. Cost is $15 for the workbook and groups will begin September 13 and 16. Register online or contact Kari Peterson at karip@bereanbaptist.com.
women Women at the Well Sunday, October 25, 2 p.m., Offsite Young women ages 16-25 who long for more “seasoned” women to walk together in faith, join us for coffee and conversation. RSVP at www.bereanbaptist.com/events. Women’s Night Out Sunday, October 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spend time with friends new and old, while enjoying dessert, conversation, and worship. Find more info and registration online at www.bereanbaptist.com/events.
men Ironworks Wednesdays, beginning September 30, 6:30 pm. (NEW TIME!) Fridays, beginning October 2, 6:30 a.m. Pastor Wes and Pastor Roger are teaming up for a series entitled “Yes Man.” Step up and show our world what we’re for, not just what we’re against. Find out more at ironworksmen.com.
Men’s Core Strength Class Sundays, October 4-25, 8:30 p.m. Join us for this 4-week class entitled “Four gaps my dad couldn’t fill... but the Father does” taught by Pastor Roger. For more information contact Mendie Skarp at mendies@bereanbaptist.com. Save the date: “No Regrets” Conference Saturday, Februrary 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men, write this on your calendar! You won’t want to miss it!
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Missional Communities: Fast Track Friday, October 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. What is a Missional Community and how do they work? How can I get involved? Find out at the next MC Fast Track. This training is for anyone who wants to learn more about living in a community and on a mission. Register at www.bereanbaptist.com/events. Syrian Refugee Crisis The world is facing the worst refugee crisis since WWll. 7.6 million Syrians are displaced within their country and 3.8 million have sought refuge in other countries. The church needs to act. Learn more and give at worldrelief.org.
berean education center Fall Enrollment BEC Preschool is off to a great start for great school year. We are still accepting enrollment in our All Day Program. Help us spread the word. For more information contact Kristi Charles at 952.223.1814.