a glimpse of the month ahead at Berean
SEPTEMBER 28-29
Sundays in September
SEPTEMBER 2012
Pastor Roger Thompson returns from his summer sabbatical and will launch a new message series titled “Reversal” on September 9th. Also, if you missed any of the Road Trip series this summer you can watch or listen to them all right HERE.
Epic Student Ministries
Children’s Ministries
Wednesday Clubs Registration
A new year of Wednesday Clubs is here and we will be registering children on Wednesday September 12 at 7pm in Room 215 & 216. Children can also be registered on the first night on Clubs on September 19 at 6:45pm. Have questions? Contact Paul Emanuelson.
Annual Parents Meeting
Promotion Sunday
Fusion and Livingroom launch
Worship Ministries
Sunday, September 9, 6:30pm, Room 114. Come and meet the people who will be investing in the life of your teen this year. Meet our Student Ministries staff and hear their vision for the upcoming year and meet your student’s teacher and small group leaders. Parents who attend will receive a $10 voucher for Fall Retreat!
Student Ministries launches their Wednesday night programs on September 19 at 6:45pm. Junior High (7th & 8th grades) has Fusion in Room 113. Senior High (9th-12th) has The Livingroom in Room 114. Come early and hang out in our Epic Lounge or enjoy a snack in the Epic Cafe.
On Sunday, September 9, children in the Nursery, Pre-school, and Elementary classes will graduate up to their new classes. Our new teachers for the coming year will be in place, and the children will be getting started with new friendships, new curriculum, and a new setting.
The Choirs Return
Miss the choir this summer? Well they are back and rehearsals for the Sanctuary Choir are on Wednesdays at 6:45pm in the Worship Center. The Bell Choir practices on Sunday nights at 6pm in Room 112. Contact Clare Boyer for more information.
Men’s Ministries IronWorks
Join other men at IronWorks for great community and teaching on how to be the man, husband, father, and friend God created you to be. The fall series runs September 28-November 16. You can choose between two times each week: Fridays, 6:30-7:30am, Room 114, and on Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm, Room 116. For more information visit www.ironworksmen.com.
Women’s Ministry
us for community, support, growth, and fun. Sunday mornings at 11:15am in Room 209, starting September 9.
Connections
Exploring Berean
Interested in finding out more about Berean? Join us for “Exploring Berean” where you can get your questions answered, hear from ministry leaders, and meet others who are new to our church. September 30 at 11:15am. Contact Salli Armour for more information.
Fall Bible Studies are here!
At Berean we love the Bible and we love connecting with others as we learn together what God has revealed in His Word. Signups for our fall studies will be in the Commons on September 9 and 16. All studies begin the week of September 17. Contact Vanessa Edwards for more information.
Adult Ministries
LifeKeys Discovery Worshop
September 28-29. This new ministry is a powerful guide to uncovering your talents, spiritual gifts, passions, values, and personality--all that God made you to be. The Discovery Workshop includes engaging stories, inventories, selftests, and other easy-to-use exercises that make LifeKeys a one-of-a-kind tool. Register online or in the Commons September 23.
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Depth Charge
Looking for a way to go deeper in your faith? We have a variety of classes to help grow your faith and offer a deeper knowledge of the Bible. The fall Depth Charge classes are on Sunday nights at 5:30pm starting September 9 or 16. Look at the class offerings and register online.
Young Adults G412
Our young 20s group, G412, begins their Bible study on Sunday night, September 9, at 6:30pm in Room 113. All are welcome. For more details and to connect go to G412’s Facebook page.
Mosaic
Mosaic is back after their summer hiatus! If you are in your 20s or 30s join
Giving Update General Fund
Giving thru 7/31/12 Budget thru 7/31/12
$215,906 $224,000
Giving thru 7/31/12 Budget thru 7/31/12 Greater Things (three-year initiative) Progress Towards Goal thru 7/31/12 Greater Things Commitments
$43,492 $43,875
Global Outreach
$1,895,521 $2,940,721
Berean Calendar
Please check bereanbaptist.com to confirm time and location and for more detailed information.
Sundays, (ongoing)..........................................................................Worship Services, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15am Tuesdays, (beginning September 11)....................................................Men’s Open Basketball, 6-8pm, Gym Wed, September 5............................Epic Student Ministries worship band auditions, 6:30pm, Room 114 Sun, September 9......................................................................The Lord’s Table (all three worship services) Sun, September 9..........................................................................................Adult Bible Fellowships kickoffs Sun, September 9......................................................................................Sunday School promotion Sunday Sun, September 9......................................................7th Grade Welcome Pizza Party, 12:30pm, Room 113 Sun, September 9...........................................Epic Student Ministries Parent Meeting, 6:30pm, Room 114 Sun, September 9................................................................................G412 Bible study, 6:30pm, Room 113 Sun-Wed, September 9-12...................................................................................................Men’s Bicycle Trip Tues, September 11.............................................................................Cancer Support group, 7pm, Room 210 Wed, September 12......................................Children’s Wedneday Clubs registration, 7pm, Room 215 & 216 Sun, September 16..................................................................................Depth Charge classes begin, 5:30pm Wed, September 19.................Wednesday Night Clubs and Epic Student Ministries programs begin, 6:45pm Fri, September 21............................................................................Joy Ministry St. Croix River cruise, 6pm Sun, September 23............................................................Quarterly Business Meeting, 11:15am, Room 114 Wed, September 26..........................................................................................................See You At The Pole Fri, September 28..........................................................................................IronWorks, 6:30am, Room 114 Fri-Sat, September 28-29....................................................................................LifeKeys Discover Workshop Sun, September 30............................................................................................Baptisms at worship services Sun, September 30................................................................................................Exploring Berean, 11:15am For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website:
www.bereanbaptist.com
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