//SEPTEMBER 2013
Launching September 29 Sundays in September
This month we kick off our fall message series entitled “Encounter, Connect, Serve.” In this series Pastor Roger will share the heart behind our strategy of spiritual growth at Berean. If you missed a Sunday service last month, don’t worry, you can watch or listen to all our past messages right HERE
Epic Student Ministries Parents Meeting
Sunday, September 8, 6:30pm in Room 114
Come meet our Student Ministries staff and hear our vision for the upcoming year, as well as meet your student’s teacher and small group leaders.
Connect Groups
7th Grade Welcome Pizza Party
Sunday, September 29
7th graders--come eat pizza, play games, and get to know more about Jesse Manning and Epic Junior High. This event is totally free!
Connect Groups Sunday This is your opportunity to get connected! Groups of all kinds will be available: men, women, married couples, and all ages. You won’t want to miss it! Learn more about Connect Groups HERE
Children’s Ministries
Wednesday Night Clubs Registration
Wednesday, September 11, 7pm in the Commons
Enroll your child in our Wednesday Night Clubs by registering online and then come to church to purchase club clothing, workbooks, or volunteer to help. Club kickoff is on September 18.
Sunday, September 8, 11:15am in Room 113
Berean Care
Berean Care Training
Sunday, September 22-November 24, 5:30-8pm in Room 110
This class equips you to be more effective in relating to those going through difficult times, whether it is family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors. Taught by Pastor Brent Birdsall. Click HERE for more information or to register.
Adult Ministries
Go Deeper in Your Faith with Berean’s Adult Education
Connections
Help us make a great first impression
There are several great classes kicking off in September--one is sure to be a fit for you: Berean Care Training, Jesus Among Other Gods with Reuben David, Bible Basics, Cover to Cover, Precepts study of Revelation, Greek and Hebrew classes, and the Prophecy Luncheon. Check out the Navigator for class descriptions and times.
Do you like to smile? We are always on the lookout for friendly people who could 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.
Outreach
Get your “tech on” with Worship Ministries
Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Team
Do you love volunteering for Feed My Starving Children? Berean is one of 20 community churches coming together for the largest Mobile Pack ever! We need Berean volunteers to help plan this event. For more information contact Vanessa Edwards
Human Trafficking Prayer and Planning Meeting Sunday, September 29, 11:15am, Room 218
Join us for a time of prayer and planning on how we can mobilize our church to fight against human trafficking. Open to all!
Uganda Missions Trip meeting
Sunday, September 15, 5pm in Room 218
Amani Baby Cottage, a ministry to orphans in Uganda, needs your help! Come and learn more about joining the team traveling to Uganda this January to serve through construction projects.
Men’s Ministries
“I’m Still Alive” Fall Men’s event
Bond of Brothers author Wes Yoder joins us for a special night that will include a great meal and time connecting with other men. The cost for the event is just $15, so invite a friend and register online HERE
Women’s Ministries Women’s Night Out Friday, September 13
Do you need a night out? Want to get to know more women at Berean? Join us for food, fun and plenty of socializing! For newcomers and long-time attenders alike.
Worship Ministries
Attention tech-savvy people. Are you looking for a way to get involved here at Berean? Contact Tanner Pinkerman for some exciting volunteer opportunities that allow you to “get your geek on.”
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GIVING UPDATE
General Fund (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)
Giving thru 3/31/13 Budget thru 3/31/13 Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/13-6/14) Giving thru 3/31/13 Budget thru 3/31/13
$178,769 $207,371 $39,123 $43,875
BEREAN CALENDAR Please check www.bereanbaptist.com to confirm time and location and for more detailed information.
Sundays...............................Worship Services, Adult Bible Fellowships, Youth and Children programming, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15am Sundays.......................................................................................................GriefShare & DivorceCare Support Groups, 5:30-7:30pm Sundays (1st Sunday).............................................................................................................................Hui Prayer Initiative, 11:15am Mondays and Thursdays (2nd Monday at 1pm & 4th Thursday at 7pm)...................................Women Caregiver’s Support group Tuesdays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays, starting Sept. 10)......................................................MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30am Tuesdays (starting Sept. 17).........................................................Women’s Precepts and James MacDonald Bible studies, 9:30am Tuesdays (1st & 3rd Tuesdays starting Sept. 17).................................................................................Mom’s Bible studies, 9:30am Tuesdays...................................................................................................................................................Men’s Open Basketball, 6pm Tuesdays (2nd Tuesday)............................................................................................................................Cancer Support Group, 7pm Wednesdays (beginning Sept. 18)..............................................Women’s Beth Moore and Pictures of Jesus Bible Studies, 9:30am Wednesdays (2nd & 4th Wednesdays starting Sept. 11)......................................................................Prophecy Luncheon, 11:30am Wednesdays (1st Wednesday)......................................................................................................................Women of Wisdom, 1pm Wednesdays (starting Sept. 18).......................................................................................Women’s Revelation Bible Studies, 6:45pm Saturdays (every other Saturday starting Sept. 21 )........................................................................Saturday Study for Women, 1pm Wed, Sept 4...........................................................................................................Children’s Ministries Volunteer Orientation, 7pm Sun, Sept 8......................................................................Promotion Sunday (kids move to their new class) in Children’s Ministries Sun, Sept 8..........................................................................................................................7th Grade Welcome Pizza Party, 11:15am Sun, Sept 8.............................................................................................................Epic Student Ministries’ Parents Meeting, 6:30pm Sun, Sept 8.....................................................................................................................................Burnsville Fire Muster Parade, 1pm Wed, Sept 11..............................................................................................................................Wednesday Clubs Registrations, 7pm Fri, Sept 13.................................................................................................................................................Women’s Night Out, 7pm Sun, Sept 15....................................................................................................................................Uganda Mission Trip meeting, 5pm Wed, Sept 18.................................................................Wednesday Clubs Kickoff & Epic’s Fusion and Livingroom kickoffs, 6:45pm Sun, Sept 22............................................................................................................................Berean Care Training launch, 5:30pm Fri, Sept 27............................................................................................................................“I’m Still Alive” Men’s Fall event, 6-9pm Sat, Sept 28.........................................................................................................................Epic Junior High Corn Maze event, 2pm Sun, Sept 29...............................................................................................Human Trafficking Prayer and Planning Meeting, 11:15am For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website:
www.bereanbaptist.com
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