Snapshot_February 2014 by Berean Baptist Church

// FEBRUARY 2014

FEBRUARY 3-8 Sundays in February

Do you ever wonder what God is doing, why you have to wait for the answers to your prayers, or struggle with trusting Him with your future. Pastor Wes Feltner is sharing a four-week message series this month called UNCERTAIN. If you miss a message, don’t worry, you can watch or listen to all our past messages > Sunday Messages

All-Church Prayer Gathering

Sunday, February 16, 5:30-7 p.m.

Berean’s Elders are leading a prayer evening where we will pray for our church leadership, ministries, missionaries, congregation, community and the lost and suffering.

Local Outreach

Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack February 3-8

We are partnering with 17 other faith communities in the south metro to pack 3,000,000 meals for the hungry of the world. Help us reach our goal of providing 1,000 volunteers and $50,000 towards this effort. > Mobile Pack Signup

Epic Student Ministries Senior High Winter Blast February 14-16

Experience an inspiring speaker, powerful worship, broomball, games, the ridiculous skit night, and so much more. Be sure to invite your friends and get amped for an amazing time. > Winter Blast Registration

Junior High Winter Retreat February 21-23

Take a retreat from the busyness of life to get away and reconnect with God and your friends. This is a weekend full of fun at a casual pace. > Winter Retreat Registration

Children’s Ministries

No Wednesday Clubs on February 5

We are taking the night off of clubs and encouraging families to volunteer at the FMSC Mobile Pack this week. > FMSC Mobile Pack signup

Berean Calendar Adult Ministries

Women’s Ministries

Saturday, February 15, 8:15 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Friday, February 7, 7 p.m.

Year of Living Courageously Worship Led by Leary Gates. This workshop gives you a biblically-based approach to setting and achieving your goals. > YLC Workshop signup

Berean Caregivers Training Begins February 5, 9:30 a.m.

Women’s Night Out

Do you need a night out? Want to get to know more women at Berean? Join us for Women’s Night Out. We will be assembling kits to be distributed to the homeless and then enjoying a social time with decadent desserts. Registration not required, but appreciated. > Women’s Night Out Registration

We are offering a 10-week training for those interested in being equipped to help others who are going through challenging circumstances. Receive the tools needed to walk with others when they most need the support. Contact Kari Peterson for more information.

Men’s Ministries IronWorks

Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Fridays at 6:30 a.m.

The winter session of IronWorks is in full swing, but it is never too late to join us. Men, choose from our Wednesday night gathering or our Friday morning gathering. > ironworksmen.com

Global Outreach

Winter Clothing Drive for Refugees

We’re in desparate need of winter clothing for newly-arriving refugee families. Visit our Outreach Giving page to learn more about this and other opportunities to get involved. > Outreach Giving Opportunities

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Sundays ................................................Worship Services, Adult Bible Fellowships, Youth and Children programming, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15 a.m. Sundays .................................................................................................................................................GriefShare & DivorceCare Support Groups, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays (2nd Monday at 1pm & 4th Thursday at 7pm) ....................................................................Women Caregiver’s Support group Tuesdays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) ...................................................................................................................................MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Men’s Open Basketball, 6 p.m. Tuesdays (2nd Tuesday) .............................................................................................................................................................................Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. Wednesdays (1st Wednesday) ......................................................................................................................................................................Women of Wisdom, 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays .......................................................................................................................IronWorks, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Fridays 6:30 a.m. Sunday, February 2 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................Communion Sunday February 3-8 ....................................................................................................FMSC Mobile Pack, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake Wednesday, February 5 .......................................................................................................................No Student Ministries or Children’s Ministries programs Friday, February 7 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................Women’s Night Out, 7 p.m. Sunday, February 9 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Child Dedications Sunday, February 9 ...................................................................................................................................................Epic Summer Mission Trip Meeting, 1:30 p.m. February 14-16 ............................................................................................................................................................................................Epic Senior High Winter Blast Saturday, February 15 .....................................................................................................................................Year of Living Courageously Workshop, 8:15 a.m. February 21-23 .......................................................................................................................................................................................Epic Junior High Winter Retreat

Connections

Help us make a great first impression

Do you like to smile? We are always on the lookout for friendly people who can make our guest’s visits good ones. Join our greeting team and help us “open our doors wider” to our community. Contact Tanner Pinkerman for more information.

Giving Update

General Fund (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)

Giving thru 12/31/13 Budget thru 12/31/13 Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/13-6/14) Giving thru 12/31/13 Budget thru 12/31/13

$1,460,001 $1,540,474

For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website:

$298,258 $263,250

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