Month at a Glance: November 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. 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 Tuesdays..................................................................................................................1st & 3rd, MOPS, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th, Mom’s Bible Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.............................................................................................Women’s Genesis Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships, 10 a.m. Kids Choir Rehearsals, 5:45-6:25 p.m. AWANA Clubs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Student Ministries, 6:30-8 p.m. GriefShare, 6:30-8 p.m., Rm 117 Ironworks, 6:30 p.m. Women’s Matthew Study, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Group, 7-8 p.m., Prayer Room Fridays................................................................................................................................................IronWorks, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, November 1.....................................................................................First Foods Collection, during services Blood Pressure Checks, 9:40 a.m., Outside The Venue Wednesday, November 4...................................................................................................Women of Wisdom,1 p.m. Friday, November 6............................................................................................Fall Fun: 5th & 6th Grade, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7............................................................................................Fall Service: 5th & 6th, 8:30 a.m. Monday, November 9.........................................................Women’s Caregiver’s Support Group, 1 p.m., Offsite Tuesday, November 10........................................................................ Cancer Support Plus, 7-9 p.m., Room 110 Sunday, November 15...................................................................................................Women at the Well, 2-4 p.m. Friday, November 20..................................................................Women’s Night Out: Christmas Edition,7-9 p.m. Saturday, November 21.......................................................Operation Christmas Child Packing Party, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, November 22.................................................................................................Membership Class, 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 25..............................................................................Thanksgiving Eve Service, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 3...................................................................................JOY Uganda Night, 7 p.m., Room 114
............................................................................................................................................... A GLIMPSE AT THE MONTH AHEAD AT BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH ...............................................................................................................................................
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Ministry Updates: November 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. Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 25, 6:30 p.m. Join together to give thanks for all that the Lord has given us! Bring a pie to share for pie social to follow. Childcare provided for birth- age 4.
kids
Berean Kids Choirs Wednesdays, 5:45-6:25 p.m. Berean’s Kid’s Choirs (K-6) have a long tradition of blending music fundamentals, spiritual teaching, and fun. Opportunities include participating in holiday concerts, musicals, and weekend services. Find out more at www.bereanbaptist.com/berean-kids.
youth
Junior High Small Group Events This month, Wednesday Night small groups will be planning their own event! Small Group Leaders will be sending information home about where and when their event will take place. Senior High November House Parties These parties are specifically tailored to each grade to foster deeper relationships within our student groups. For more information, contact Josh Hansen at joshh@bereanbaptist.com.
Fall Fun & Service: 5th & 6th Grade Friday, November 6, 5:30 p.m. & Saturday, November 7, 8:30 a.m. Get ready for some marvelous Medieval mania on Friday, followed by serving our Berean community on Saturday by helping with fall clean-up. Find out more and register at www.bereanbaptist.com/preteens.
adults
JOY Uganda Night Thursday, December 3, 7 p.m., Room 114 Paul Siewert and his Uganda team will present a photo-tour of their August Leadership training conference at the Nakivale Refugee camp organized by missionary Karen Hoglund. Bring a dessert to share! Support Groups DivorceCare: Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. GriefShare: Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. DivorceCare and GriefShare are 13week, 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. Register online or contact Kari Peterson at karip@bereanbaptist.com.
men
Ironworks Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Fridays, 6:30-7:30 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. Find out more at ironworksmen.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!
women
Women’s Night Out: Christmas Edition Friday, November 20, 7-9 p.m. This very special evening will combine two of our favorite things: Women’s Night Out and Women’s Christmas Gathering! Put on your favorite holiday attire and join us for a very festive evening of special music, carol singing, fancy dessert buffets, drama, and a gospel message. More information at www.bereanbaptist.com/events. Women of Wisdom (WOW) Wednesday, November 4, 1 p.m. WOW is now welcoming all senior women. Please join us this month for a very special WOW. Story teller Patti Kachel from The Parable Fund will be presenting Conversations with Corrie ten Boom. Patti tells Corrie ten Boom’s story in costume in first person. You won’t want to miss this.
Women at the Well Sunday, November 15, 2-4 p.m, Offsite Join us as young women ages 16-25 walk together in faith with more “seasoned” women. Each month we meet for coffee and conversation. Register at www.bereanbaptist.com/events.
outreach
Giving Tree November 7-29 Will you bless a local family this Christmas by helping them with gifts? Pick up an ornament by the Outreach Corner that lists gifts that are needed. Questions? Contact Elaine Tymchak at elainet@bereanbaptist.com. Operation Christmas Child November 1-23 It’s that time of year when you can bless a child with the gospel through a shoebox filled with simple gifts. Pick up your shoeboxes by the Outreach Corner. Volunteers are also needed to help with collections from November 16-23. Sign up online. Questions? Contact Elaine Tymchak at elainet@bereanbaptist.com. Shoebox Packing Party Saturday, November 21, 2-4 p.m., Room 114 Come for a fun-filled afternoon as we pack boxes with the gifts our children earned this summer at VBS. Open to everyone. More information online.