Volume 35 No. 15 April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday Wisdom: Praise The Lord (Psalms 2) Pastor Nate Meiers We desire to make your time of praise and worship as meaningful as possible for you. Please feel free to sit or stand during this time as you feel led. Song Lyrics available at the Welcome Center. All songs reproduced by permission CCLI #107225.
Our Mission: To glorify God through worshiping Him, proclaiming biblical truth, introducing people to Jesus Christ, discipling believers, and serving others as a loving, caring family of God. Our Purpose: To transform hurting people into healthy, Spirit-empowered followers of Jesus Christ. Our Ministers: The Entire Congregation Our Shepherds: Rev. David J. Pound Senior Pastor Rev. Craig Hamm Evangelism & Community Life Rev. William Heaton Spiritual Maturity & Missions Rev. Nate Meiers Children s Ministries Pastor Jim Berry Senior Adults Pastor Stephen McCune Personal and Congregational Devotion Pastor Steve Storkel Student Ministries Pastor Dan Istvanik Jr. High Director Karen Schill Women s Ministries Director Bibles are available on the table in the foyer and at the Welcome Center for your convenience. Our nursery is available during services for small children who become restless. Special devices are available for the hearing impaired. Please stop by the Welcome Center to find out more. Please silence cell phones and pagers during services. Thank You. Get the word out, invite your friends! The Story is returning April 26 th @ 6:30 pm & April 27 th @ 4:30 pm. This time there s music! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Childcare will be available for ages 5 and under. WHO WILL YOU ASK? Saturday, April 19th, 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. Fourth St. Admission: $15. Guest Speaker: Herman Weaver, President of Thunderfoot Outreach, For Reservations call 419-529-4474 or 419-524-7788 Teachers Needed Immediately In Bangkok The Santisuk English School in Bangkok, Thailand, is in great need of teachers. With five teachers leaving and no new teachers coming, the school needs help in classroom instruction of local Thai students. Teachers make an impact on the students by teaching English and Bible stories. Anyone who can help should contact the school immediately. Ten people are needed for April 21-May 15. Applicants must enjoy spending time with others, have a heart to see Thai people learn about Jesus, know Jesus personally and want to introduce students and all others they meet to Christ. Contact the school (www.santisuk.org). It time to sign up for the next Berean Gold Banquet. When: Friday, April 25 Time: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $5. at door Entertainment: Mark & Cindy Maynard. Sign-up in the Foyer GIVE A RIDE CHANGE A LIFE We have recently had some requests for our outreach Give a Ride Change a Life. We need people who are willing to pick someone up for church on Sunday mornings. Through our food and furniture ministries, we are receiving more requests for rides to church. Please prayerfully consider getting involved by offering to pick someone up on Sunday mornings and drop them off after the service. Contact Pastor Craig or Steve McElhatten at the church for more details. www.bereanfamily.com
Israel Tour Steve McElhatten is leading a Study Tour to Israel and Jordan this summer, June 17 to June 30. Brochures are available at the Welcome Center. There are only 8 more spaces available. Sign-ups must be made no later than April 22. For more information contact Steve McElhatten at 419-610-9326. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Local non-denomination observance Thursday, May 1st 11:30 a.m. downtown Mansfield at the Central Park Gazebo The Young Connections Sunday School Class is studying All In by Mark Batterson on Sunday mornings, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This class is for anyone in their 20 s 40 ish is looking for a place to be connected to other believers and grow in their walk with Jesus. Join us this morning in room # 217. Regular Family Night Connections: Thank you for connecting with us each month! We are going to finish up the school year with an event off sight come out and join us for a Family Bowling night on Sunday May 4! More details to come. Awakening Bible Study Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. 3633 Sequoia Lane, Mansfield The Gate - Join Melissa Benjamin and other young adults (ages 18-25) on Sunday mornings during Sunday School AND Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.. We meet in Room # 9, upstairs in the SURGE Student Center. Sunday s - a study on spiritual warfare through Chip Ingram s book The Invisible War. This book study will lead you through a biblical boot camp to help you stand firm through this battle. Thursday s, - young adults will be discussing, Hosting the Presence. The Berean Senior Chapel Ministry Lexington Court Care, TODAY at 1:30 p.m. Ladies: This is Night the last day to purchase Hot Topics tickets. Please join us this Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m., in the SURGE Student Center, to hear women share how they have allowed their Light to shine in Jesus name. Let s learn from each other and discuss with each other the power of the Light of Christ! Tickets are only $3. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! Shine Your Light April is a very special month. It is the month we honor our Pastor s wives. Please take a few minutes to send a word of encouragement and love to them, and let them know how much you appreciate them and their service here at Berean. (Judy Berry, Cheryl Hamm, Julie Heaton, Melissa Istvanik, Ashley McCune, Laura Meiers, Sher Pound, Becky Storkel) Thanks to all the women who took the time to fill out our women s ministries survey. We will be in contact with you soon. If you haven t had a chance to fill one out, you still can. Extra surveys are located in the foyer, along with the collection box. You can also scan this QR code with your I-phone, or go to our women s ministries webpage, at www.bereanfamily.com. WOMEN OF FAITH TOUR, FROM SURVIVAL TO REVIVAL 2014, May 2-3 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus. www.womenoffaith.com Care Givers Luncheon April 16th, 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Kristin Gale -Topic: Alzheimer s Disease NEEDED: WASHERS AND DRYERS The Men s Furniture Ministry is in great need of washers and dryers, any condition. If you can help them out call the church at 419-756-3300. Today s Music (listed alphabetically): All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, Hosanna (Praise Is Rising), The Lord Reigns, My Offering Children s Choir Come To Jesus
Children s Ministry: Needing a Baby Fix? We have a few openings in our nurseries! Contact Kelly if you are able to serve and she ll get you an application and do your background check. 419-756-3300 or KCanfield@bereanfamily.com 2 nd Service (every other month): Caterpillar Nursery (18-24 months) Tadpole Nursery (25-35 months) Good Friday Service April 18 th, 7:00 p.m. Childcare will be available for 3 and younger. Contact Kelly if you can help! KCanfield@bereanfamily.com or 419-756-3300 healing kids hearts Adventure Club Farmer Day! April 23 rd, 6:45-8:00 p.m. Come dressed like a farmer or farm animal and learn how to live for what matters most. Children s Ministry Easter Sunday Elementary will join their parents in the sanctuary Preschool and Kindergarten will be combined into one room Nursery will run as normal We are expecting our volunteers to serve if you re scheduled for the nursery or preschool. Please find your own sub if you are unable to serve. Thanks! The Story Childcare Childcare for both performances of The Story will be available for 5 years old and younger. Contact Kelly if you can help! KCanfield@bereanfamily.com or 419-756-330 5 th Grade Lock-N Friday, May 2 nd - 3 rd Drop off- 6:00 p.m. Pick up- 9:30 a.m. $10 per person 5 th graders may bring 1 friend! Sign-up and money due by April 23 rd (See flyer at ticket booth downstairs for packing details) Volunteers, Mark Your Calendars! Volunteer Appreciation Banquet May 23 rd at the Ontario Event Center! Sign-up you and a guest at the ticket booth downstairs TODAY!
Easter Flowers LAST DAY TO SIGN-UP! If you would like to dedicate a flower for the Easter season in Honor of or In Memory of a loved one, please fill out the following. (Form and money due TODAY) Choices include: Lilies $7.99 ea. Tulips $7.75 ea. Daffodils $7.75 ea. Name: Address: Phone: How many tulips? How many daffodils? How many lilies? Please make checks payable to Berean Church. Include payment with order form. In Memory of: or In Honor of: You may take the flower(s) you have ordered after second service on Easter morning. Announcing... Doris Martin is a great-grandma again! Breah Boyd was born on April 1st to her granddaughter Joni and Johnny Boyd & their daughter Kadelyn. She was a healthy 7 lb. 15 oz. Dot Wilging s daughter, Penny Whisler, called to celebrate the birth of Dot s two great grandchildren the last week of March. Our missionaries, Matt & Amy Whisler (SIM) were blessed with a baby girl, Annie Sue on March 26 th and Michael & Megan Whisler (who came with Dot to church) had a little girl, Kinley Erin arrived on March 27 th. Praise the Lord for these new lives! Today at Berean: Palm Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 1:30 p.m. Senior Chapel Ministry @ Lex Ct. 5:00 p.m. Passover Seder D2S Sr. High NYC This Week at Berean: MONDAY, APRIL 14 7:00 pm. Men s Bible Study D2S Sr. High NYC TUESDAY, APRIL 15 9:30 a.m. Scripture Fellowship 6:00 p.m. Open Door Evangelism Training 6:30 p.m. Hot Topics 7:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting D2S Sr. High NYC WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 11:30 a.m. Caregivers Luncheon 6:00 p.m. Men s Prayer Time 6:45 p.m. SURGE Jr. High 6:45 p.m. SURGE Sr. High 6:45 p.m. Children s Ministry Adventure Club 7:00 p.m. Grief Share 7:00 p.m. PRAYER MEETING D2S Sr. High NYC THURSDAY, APRIL 17 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Open Door Evangelism 6:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 8:15 p.m. Worship Team Practice FRIDAY, APRIL 18 5:00 p.m. D2S Sr. High NYC returns 7:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE SATURDAY, APRIL 19 8:30 a.m. Resurrection Breakfast Bread of Life Distribution Day KEEP IN TOUCH www.bereanfamily.com www.facebook.com/bereanfamily Sanctuary: BBC Sanctuary1 Upper level adult Sunday School classrooms: BBC WClassroom Password: phil0413 Please help us by limiting usage to Bible Apps only.
Keep in Your Prayers: Pastor Dave Pound and Family MISSIONARIES/MISSION AGENCIES: Volunteers of America BEREAN FAMILY: BEREAN S MILITARY FAMILY: Edward & Rachel (Riley) Atchley, Steve Barton, Adam Bennett (Afghanistan), Lt. Col. Niles Cocanour, Lt. Col. Spencer Cocanour, Capt. Amy Cocanour, Brittany Compton, Seth Cooper, Terrence Cyphers, Jason Doyle, Cpl. Christopher Eder, Col. Tom Englehart, Amanda Grubbs, Eric Hammond (Afghanistan), Mac Harbaugh, N. David Hartman, Tanner Harvey Cpt. Christopher Higgins (Germany), Ethan Hosey, Kyle Kent, Gary Johnson Jr., LCDR Joshua Keever, Lt. Isaac Keever, Trey Kennedy, Harrison Kimani (Iraq), Capt. Bret Lehman, David Nathan Liebhart, Jacob Mottayaw, Justin Neal (Afghanistan), Austin Russ, Zach Ryan, Chris Schwamberger, Edward Smith, Cpl. Chelsea Sotelo, Sgt. Albert Sotelo, Heath Stone (Afghanistan), Jerrod Stone, Corbin Trusdle, Cpl. Zack Verspoor, Jeremiah Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Joshua Wilson, Terry Wilson, Zach Wilson SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45 A.M. FOR ALL 6 TH THRU 12 TH GRADE STUDENTS YOUTH GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY, 6:45-8:30 P.M. FOR ALL 6 TH THRU 12 TH GRADERS Join SURGE Student Ministries on Facebook Sr. High www.facebook.com/surgemansfield Jr. High www.facebook.com/surgejh* Jr. High Parents: www.facebook.com/surgeparents *Dan s lessons for the year are now available for download on-line! (go thru Facebook) STUDENT BAPTISM Wednesday, May 7, during Youth Group. Speak with Pastor Steve or Pastor Dan if you are interested in being baptized. Jr. High D2S Applications were handed out on Wednesday and are available in the Student Center or on line. Sign up deadline and Parent Meeting is May 4 (money & application BOTH due) 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the JH Room D2S2: Family Service Project Day (Sat, July 12) 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. - Prospect & Newman Elementary $15/person (Due May 4 with application) Our mission is to have students & parents/family member or students with their whole family to sign up and serve TOGETHER! D2S - Cincinnati Urban Promise: Mission Trip for 7 th & 8 th graders only (July 20-25) Cost is $225 ($35 deposit due May 4 with application) Wednesday night Youth Group fun: April 23: Dodgeball Night April 30: Indoor Soccer Night Sr. High Parent Sunday School Class Sunday, April 27 SMALL GROUP NIGHT Wednesday, April 30 SENIORS & LEADERS: Save the date, Wednesday, June 4, from 6-9 p.m. for a SURGE Graduation Celebration at Pastor Steve & Becky s!
Our Mission NYC Team left on Saturday, April 12 and will be returning Friday, April 18 around 5:00 p.m. Please pray for our team to impact the lives that they will come in contact with while we travel & serve in NYC. SH - D2S MANDITORY MEETINGS & TRAINING BLOCK YOUR TIME NOW! Sunday s May 4, 11, 18 & 25 Every Sunday in May! Please plan to be out for all 4 weeks of Sunday School and plan to attend the 9:00 a.m. church service! We will talk about our ministries, our hearts and how we serve the Lord out of the overflow of our hearts. Thursday s, May 8 & 22 Additional training sessions. Time: 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. in the Student Center. HAITI TEAM MEETING Sunday, May 4, 6-8 p.m. at the Storkel s house 1061 Burkwood Rd. KIDZONE TEAM MEETING Sunday, May 18, 6-8 p.m. at the Storkel s house 1061 Burkwood Rd. SH D2S Trips due dates for money: KidZone Camp, PA $100 is DUE MAY 25 Haiti $200 installment payment DUE MAY 14, $350 DUE JUNE 1, and the total trip amount ($1300) is DUE BY JUNE 29 SO MUCH IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW: Sale dates are MAY 13-17 (May 13 is a PRE-SALE for Church attendees only! You will be required to purchase a $5 ticket, in order to get into the PRE-SALE. Tickets will be on sale Sunday s May 4 & May 11. Volunteers Needed - We need YOUR help! Please mark your calendars to help with the setup of the sale (May 8-10, 12, 13/ any time between 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.) and during the sale (May 13-17). We will have a Volunteer Sign Up April 27 & May 4 in the foyer. Donation Drop off will be from Sunday, April 20 - Friday, May 9. Drop off location is the Gym stage from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. week days or by appointment. (NOTE: furniture/large equipment items CANNOT be dropped off until Thursday, May 8 thru Tuesday May 13) Any questions, please contact the Student Ministries office (419) 756-5082. BEREAN CONNECTION CARD If you are visiting us today bring this card to the Welcome Center for a free gift. Change of Info (please print) Date Name Birth Date Spouse Birth Date Address City State Zip Land Line / His Cell Her Cell His Email Her Email ARE YOU A: Member Regular Attender ARE YOU A GUEST? 1st Time 3rd Time 2nd Time ARE YOU SEEKING A NEW CHURCH HOME? Yes No WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE TODAY? Friend/Relative Their Name: _ Newspaper Internet Driving Past YOUR AGE GROUP: 19 /Younger 20 s 30 s 40 s 50 s 60+ MARITAL STATUS Married Engaged Single Separated Widowed Divorced CHILDREN S NAMES (living at home) AGE
Berean Baptist Church PRAYER REQUESTS INFORMATION REQUESTS Submitted by: (First Name) (Last Name) Sermon Notes April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday WISDOM: FEAR & PRAISE THE LORD (PSALMS 2) PASTOR NATE MEIERS Today I am committing my life to Christ. Today I am rededicating my life to Christ. I would like to be baptized. I would like to join this church. Would you like a visit? Yes No I give permission to include my prayer request on the Wednesday Prayer list. Information/RSVP for: Note: BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH 2145 Middle Bellville Road Mansfield, OH 44904-1613 Phone: 419.756.3300 www.bereanfamily.com Office Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.