The Once and Future King KINDNESS 2 Samuel 9 Pastor Nate Meiers Volume 39 No. 15 Sunday, April 15, 2018
Our Mission: To glorify God by growing disciples who follow Christ and love others. Our Ministers: The Entire Congregation Our Shepherds: Rev. Nate Meiers Senior Pastor Scott Erwin Director of Jr. High Ministries Rev. William Heaton Director of International Missions Pastor Phil Leineweber Pastor of Student Ministries Pastor Stephen McCune Pastor of Congregational Devotion Pastor Steve Storkel Pastor of Outreach & Missions Pastor Spencer Valeri Pastor of Children & Parents Ministries But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 ESV Today at Berean: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Worship Service This Week at Berean: MONDAY, APRIL 16 9:00 a.m. Haiti Garage Sale Collections 3:00 p.m. KidZone Afterschool Tutoring 4:30 p.m. American Heritage Girls Mtg. TUESDAY, APRIL 17 9:00 a.m. Haiti Garage Sale Collections 9:30 a.m. Scripture Fellowship 3:00 p.m. KidZone Afterschool Tutoring 7:00 p.m. Volleyball with Awakening WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 9:00 a.m. Haiti Garage Sale Collections 3:00 p.m. KidZone Afterschool Tutoring 3:00 p.m. Grief Share (Healing Hearts) 5:30 p.m. Youth Band Rehearsal 6:45 p.m. Berean Kids Adventure Club SURGE Youth Gathering Go Fish Evangelism Training DEEPER THURSDAY, APRIL 19 9:00 a.m. Haiti Garage Sale Collections 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 3:00 p.m. KidZone Afterschool Tutoring 6:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal FRIDAY, APRIL 20 9:00 a.m. Haiti Garage Sale Collections 6:30 p.m. 7th/8th Grade Lock-In Drop-off SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Food Pantry Deliveries 8:30 a.m. 7th/8th Grade Lock-In Pick up SAVE THE DATE... 5-4-18 UNSPOKEN Concert 5-16-18 Berean Kids End of the Year Party 5-20-18 2nd Quarter Business Mtg. 5-23-18 Church-Wide Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Welcome to Berean! If this is your first time at Berean, please be sure to stop by the Welcome Center in the Lobby... We d love to meet you and give you a special gift! APRIL MEMORY VERSE He has risen. He is not here... Mark 16:6 ESV TODAY S CONGREGATIONAL SONGS: You Are My King (Amazing Love), All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name, Unstoppable God, Unbroken Praise, Your Kingdom Reigns (Choir) We want our corporate praise to be as meaningful as possible for everyone. Please feel free to sit, if necessary, during this time. Song lyrics are available in the lobby. All songs are reproduced by permission, CCLI #107225. MISSION FOCUS: CAMP BURTON Camp Burton (30 miles East of Cleveland) is a Christ-centered camp, located on 129 acres that has been serving youth and families for over 50 years. For more information on Camp Burton, please visit campburton.org. KEEP IN TOUCH GIVING TO BEREAN IS EASY WITH EASY TITHE You can give online at www.bereanfamily.com/on-line-giving. It s safe and secure! You can do a one time gift OR set up recurring giving. On the Web: www.bereanfamily.com On Facebook: www.facebook.com/bereanfamily Fill out a CONNECT CARD online at www.bereanfamily.com/surveys/berean-connect-card Send an email: info@bereanfamily.com Get the BEREAN FAMILY APP for FREE! Available on the Apple App Store and Android Play Store. Sanctuary: BBC Sanctuary1 Adult Sunday School classrooms: BBC WClassroom (upstairs rooms only) Password: phil0413 Please help us by limiting usage to Bible Apps only. www.bereanfamily.com
Be sure to stop by the tables in the Lobby this morning and say hello to Steve and Barbara Wilkinson, Converge missionaries in the Philippines, and Argenis and Rose Mery Taveras, from Fountain of Life School in the Dominican Republic. GO FISH! Sharing Your Faith We ve all heard people share their fishing stories and the one that got away, but when it comes to our faith, we often clam up! Why is it we struggle talking about what God has done in our lives as naturally as we can spin fishing stories? It s not too late to join our series by Andy Stanley that explores the motivation behind sharing our faith and how it can become a natural part of our lives. Come Fishing With Us, This Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel. EL SALVADOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST APRIL 21 ST, 9 A.M. NOON IN THE BEREAN GYM Come enjoy made from scratch pancakes with butter and warm maple syrup. All donations will go to CEFAD Church in Soyapango, El Salvador. Rick and Kami Beer will be traveling to this troubled city in May. CHURCH-WIDE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BANQUET Wednesday, May 23 rd At Berean Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. You and a guest are invited to join us for dinner in appreciation of you and your service and dedication to Berean. Sign-up is available in the Lobby, or by calling the church office at (419) 756-3300. RSVP by Sunday, May 13 th. Please remember, once you ve sent in your RSVP your meal has been paid for. Please let us know if you will not be able to attend. Childcare will available for kindergarten and younger. Please let us know if you will need childcare when you RSVP. Kids will need to eat before coming. It is time to get out the golf clubs and get ready for the BEREAN MEN S GOLF LEAGUE. Join us on Monday nights at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Tree Golf Course for a fun evening of golf and fellowship with other Christian men. Play begins on April 23, 2018. League dues are $35.00 and will go toward an end-of-year outing where prizes will be awarded. Sign up will be in the Lobby today and next Sunday April 22 nd. Make checks payable to Berean Baptist Church. Contact Richard Feldner at 419-512-5962 with any questions. Please invite your friends to join this community outreach!
Facebook: Women's Ministry - Berean Baptist Church Instagram: bereanwomensministry Welcome to our new Women s Ministry Director, Ashely DeFrancisco! We will be formally introducing her soon...in the meantime, if you see her say Hi! REDEEMED BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN The moment you accept Jesus as the Lord over your life, you are redeemed. As the redeemed, we experience a lifelong journey of being transformed into His image. In this 7-session Bible study, Angela Thomas-Parr explores the practical side of redemption, inviting us to lean upon Jesus for our real help and hope. Ladies, we invite you to join us beginning THIS Thursday, April 19 th at 9:30 a.m. Workbooks are $13. Sign up in the Lobby today or by calling the church office (419-756-3300). Questions? Call Rochelle Baughman (419-756-5698). Friday, May 4 th 7:00 p.m. Berean Baptist Church You can purchase tickets in the Lobby TODAY, or online at unspokenmusic.com/tour, or in the church office during the week General admission: $15 VIP: $30 Thank You! Dear Berean Family, Thank you so very much for the wind chime memorial gift during the passing of Tim s dad, Tom Lord. It was so encouraging and kind of you to think of us. We so appreciated your thoughtfulness. With thankfulness, Tim & Kristi Lord
MEGA SPORTS CAMP AND MORE! June 25th-29th Registration has begun! Don t wait spots per sport are limited! 1 st through 5 th grade students can choose from flag football, soccer, baseball/softball, cheerleading, basketball, or art. Preschool (4 years old through kindergarten) can participate in Sports Basics. $15 per student ($50 max per family) Registration forms and money are due by June 3 rd Registration forms are available on Sundays, during the week at Berean church office, or on-line at www.bereanfamily.com. Sunday Morning Kid s Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Adventure Club 6:45 8:15 p.m. Nursery (birth-2 years old) available every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. SERVE AT MEGA SPORTS CAMP In order to make Mega Sports camp happen we need lots of volunteers! Please be praying how God might you use during this fantastic outreach event. We need: Sport Coaches (lead the drills/games) Concession Coaches (help distribute snacks) Safety Coaches (medical help and security) Registration Coaches (check kids in/out) If you have any questions or are interested in serving with us, contact Pastor Spencer Valeri at svaleri@bereanfamily.com, or Kelly Canfield at kcanfield@bereanfamily.com,or call (419) 756-3300, or sign-up online, or stop by the table in the Lobby to sign-up today! CONNECT WITH US! Facebook.com/bereanchildren Berean Kids monthly newsletter mailed to you Pastor Spencer Valeri: SValeri@Bereanfamily.com or call: (419) 756-3300 ext. 243 Kelly Canfield: KCanfield@Bereanfamily.com or call: (419) 756-3300 ext. 243
Show your love for Berean Kids by wearing a t-shirt or hoodie with our logo! Shirts are available to purchase in the lobby downstairs near door K. Hoodies- $24 Short Sleeved T-Shirts- $12 Long Sleeved T-Shirts- $15 Adult and child sizes available. Join Our Team! We are looking for a few more volunteers that love serving Jesus and working with kids! All spots are helper (not teaching!) or nursery no prep involved and month on/month off! Contact Kelly Canfield or Pastor Spencer Valeri if you are interested! (419) 756-3300 kcanfield@bereanfamily.com, svaleri@bereanfamily.com SUNDAY S 1 ST SERVICE: Monkey Nursery (2 year olds) Kids Church Pizza with the Pastor Sunday, April 29 th 12:15 p.m. in the Community Room Newer to Berean and interested in meeting Pastor Spencer and the Berean Kids ministry team? Or just want to hang out with us? Bring your family and join us for lunch in the Community Room. We will be there to answer any questions you might have and to get to know you better! Please RSVP by April 25 th! (419) 756-3300, KCanfield@bereanfamily.com MARK YOUR CALENDAR Wednesday, May 16 th Adventure Club End of the Year Party Wednesday, May 23 rd Church-Wide Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Sunday, June 10 th Child Dedication
Hai Sale is coming! Collec on begins on MONDAY, APRIL 16 & and ends on FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Sale is in May D2S MEETINGS: SURGE Student Center Tues., April 24 CLEVELAND 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. REACH MANSFIELD 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. HAITI 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. @ www.webesurge.com 10:45 A.M. IN THE SURGE STUDENT CENTER ON SUNDAYS, TODAY & APRIL 22 ND In light of the rising dangers of the internet and the inunda on of digital access to media of all kinds especially among our teenagers. SURGE will be partnering with Shared Hope Interna onal for a presenta on and discussion regarding the dangers of minor sex-trafficking and internet safety. We are opening this up to all parents and students in grades 7-12 th in the SURGE Student Center on Sunday, April 15 th and 22 nd. Some of the themes will be of a mature nature. Please feel free to use your discre on if you do not wish your students to be in SURGE Sunday School on these two dates. Six grade students will be with Sco Erwin, Jr. High Director, in the Jr. High Room for a regular Sunday School lesson.
April 20 th - $5.00 register at www.webesurge.com Registra on is due by Wednesday, April 18 th HAITI GARAGE SALE Collection starts tomorrow, Monday, April 16 th and ends Friday, April 27 th (TWO WEEKS ONLY) Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. & Sundays during church hours. Gym/Door F will be open. Donations are to be placed ON THE STAGE. Please do not bring larger items or furniture just yet. Those items can be dropped off starting Thursday, May 3 rd. ** DO NOT BRING old tube TV s or computers.** Due to the high volume of donations we receive each year, we ask that you do not bring in broken or non-working items, or stained garments. CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS FROM THIS MORNING S SERMON 1) What social issues made David s kindness difficult and surprising? What social issues might make certain kindnesses today difficult or surprising? 2) In what ways has Christ been kind to you? What makes it difficult or surprising to think that God is kind to us? 3) What does the presence or absence of kindness in a Christian s life say about them, God and others? 4) In what ways would you like to grow in showing kindness? Certain relationships? Certain local or international projects?
The Kindness of David... Sunday, April 15, 2018 THE ONCE & FUTURE KING KINDNESS 2 Samuel 9 Pastor Nate Meiers The kindness of David foreshadows the kindness of Christ which empowers our kindness to one another.... Foreshadows the Kindness of Christ...... Which Empowers Our Kindness to One Another 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.