April 2012
a glimpse at the month ahead at Berean
Sundays in April Pastor Roger concludes Believe, the second section of our look at the book of Galatians on April 1. The third and final section called Fly, begins on April 22. The next baptisms will be on the morning of April 29. Missed a Sunday last month? Don’t worry, you can watch or listen to them all right HERE.
Easter Celebration at Berean Join us in celebrating our risen savior! Note the special service times for Easter morning: 8:30, 10, & 11:15am. Children’s Ministries programs will be held for birth through kindergarten. Older children will join their parents for worship.
Connection Get connected! Are you looking to get plugged into Berean, but aren't sure of the first steps? Let us help connect you with the ministries and resources that are here for you! Get involved! We are expanding our greeting and welcome center teams and need YOU! Please consider serving just one service per month and make a HUGE difference in the experiences of our guests at Berean. Contact Salli Armour for more information about both connecting or serving.
Children’s Ministries Pinewood Derby Saturday, April 14 will be our 3rd- 6th graders annual Pinewood Derby! Join us at 9am in Berean’s gym. For more information contact Becky Hay or click HERE. Prime Time service project Children’s Ministries invites you to participate in their service project for Here’s Life Inner City, Sunday, April 29 from 3-5pm in Room 101.
Adult Ministries The Art of Marriage Conference Hosted by Pastor Roger & Joanne Thompson, this DVD-based seminar will give you practical, insightful tools to enrich your marriage. Cost is $45 per couple (includes a book, lunch & refreshments). $60 per couple also includes childcare. Stephen Ministry Commissioning Our ministry is welcoming eight new Stephen Ministers as they join the 55 existing ministers. Stephen Ministers meet one-on-one with people who are experiencing difficulties in life. If you would like to learn more about Stephen Ministries, whether you or a friend are struggling and would like to meet with someone, or if you feel led to be trained as a Stephen Minister, click HERE or contact Kari Peterson.
Women’s Ministries Kids Closet needs diapers! We will be sponsoring a diaper drive in the three weeks leading up to the Kids Closet on May 12. All types and sizes of diapers are needed. Donations can be dropped off in the Commons at the Kids Closet table April 22 & 29 and May 6. Also, all ladies are invited to a special fundraiser at Mainstream Boutique on April 26 at 7pm. 10% of all sales from that event will be donated to help purchase diapers for the Kids Closet. For more information contact Mendie Skarp.
Worship Arts Come enjoy the Children’s Musical Berean’s K-6 grade choir is performing Spend a While on the Nile: the Mighty Ancient Hero Cruise on April 22 at 2pm in the Worship Center. Join us as we watch and listen to the children of Berean lift their voices in praise of Jesus Christ.
Global Outreach Volunteers needed for Missions Fest Come help the Global Outreach team make this year’s Missions Fest weekend, May 2-4, a success! Volunteers are needed to help with multiple. To find out more, please contact Elaine Tymchak or go to GO@bereanbaptist.com. Join us at the Summer Missions Info Meeting! Want to find out more about the summer's mission opportunities, both local and international? Come learn more and meet team leaders over a cup of coffee on Sunday, April 1 in Room 212, before, during, and after 3rd service.
Local Outreach Berean Neighborhood Care Day Mark April 28 on your calendars for our next BNC Day. This is a time for individuals, families, small groups, and ABFs of Berean to come together and express the love of Christ by serving people in our community, and have fun in the process! For more info please contact Vanessa Edwards. Giving Update
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