Sat. 2/18, 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Berean Bible Church, Broken Bow

Women of NP Berean are invited to join the women of Broken Bow Berean for a women’s conference with Diane Mathis and Courtney Lee. The three-session conference will include the following lessons: “Who We Fear, What We Hold Dear, and How We Hear.” Coffee, water, morning snacks, and lunch will be provided. (A love offering will be taken for Di and Courtney.) Register at brokenbowberean.com/womens-ministry. To carpool, contact Sandy Willard (or email us).

Mon. 1/30, 5:45-7:45 p.m.
252 Room

Are you new to Berean? Ready to learn more about what happens here? Discover your next step to connect with God and others. Meet new people. Dive a little deeper into the heart of what happens here at NPBC. Free supper and childcare. RSVP at npberean.org/TaS. Questions? Contact Lorre (or email us).

Thu. 1/19, 1-7 p.m.
252 Room

It’s time for our first blood drive of the new year! Donating blood is a great way to pay it forward with the blessings God has given us. Go to redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment. Not able to donate but want to help? Contact Emmalee (308-539-2727) to find out how!

Sat. 1/21, 6-7:30 p.m.
252 Room

We want to be a church empowered by God to make a difference in our community; we believe that begins with prayer. Join our prayer and worship gathering Saturday, 1/21! Childcare provided.

Sun. 1/22, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Garage Café

Are you passionate about leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ? Is NPBC your church home? Partnership is for you! Come explore what partnership is, why it matters, and how you can take this important step toward participating more actively in our mission. Visit npberean.org/paex to RSVP or to let us know your availability if this time doesn’t work for you.

Sun. 1/29, 9:15 a.m., or Sun. 2/5, 11 a.m.
First Look Family Area

Parents, the milestone of Family Dedication is one way we partner with you in leading your little ones to know and love Jesus. Plan now to participate by registering for Orientation, the first step in this process, at npberean.org/fd.

RightNow Media is our New Year's gift to you! This means that you can now have unlimited access to over 20,000 Christian studies & resources, available on your phone, computer, or streaming device! To set up an account and explore this resource for yourself, text NPBEREAN to 49775 to get started.

Wed. 12/21 Fri. 12/23, 7-8 p.m.
Auditorium

Christmas can be a complicated season as we try to make room for both joy and grief in our hearts. If you or someone you know is feeling particularly “blue” this year, we invite you to join us for our Blue Christmas gathering on the longest, darkest night of the year – Wednesday, December 21. (Please note: due to the weather, we have postponed to Friday, December 23, still from 7-8 p.m.) We’ll spend some time acknowledging the losses and sadness we’ve felt this year and also be reminded of the hope we can have because of Jesus, the Light of the World who shines into our darkness. If you need more information or would like to help serve that night, contact Jessica Stone (or email us).

We’re making a few changes to our usual schedule over the holidays for special events and to give time for our church family, volunteers, and staff to rest and connect with their families:

• Special events: Blue Christmas gathering Wed. 12/21 Fri. 12/23, 7-8 p.m.; Christmas Eve gatherings Sat. 12/24 at 3, 4:30, and 6 p.m. (unstaffed nursery with video livestream available both 12/21 and 12/24)

• Sunday gatherings: No large gatherings on Christmas, Sun. 12/25; no 8 a.m. gathering on New Year’s Day, Sun. 1/1

• Sola (grades 6-12): Not meeting Wed. 12/21 or 12/28

• Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Not meeting Sun. 1/1

• Office: Closed Mon. 12/26, Mon. 1/2, and Tue. 1/3

As a reminder, you can always access our full special event calendar at npberean.org/calendar.

Winter storm season is back! If we need to close the office or cancel events, we post to Facebook, Twitter, local media, and our web site. If the event is a Sunday large gathering, we also send a text message from 97000 to those with current activity in our database (e.g. ConnectCard, attend a Grow Group, scheduled to serve, etc.). Please contact Becky Hasenauer (308-532-7448 or npberean@npberean.org) with any questions.

closed Thu. 11/24

Please note that our office will be closed on Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.

As we approach Christmas, we enter a season called Advent (“Coming”). It’s a time to celebrate God coming in human flesh – Jesus, the Savior! Of course, before coming is waiting…just as God’s people long ago waited for Christ’s first coming, we await His return.

What can their waiting teach us about ours? This Advent, we’ll look back with gratitude and look ahead with anticipation, worshiping the Lord for what He has done and will do.

Visit npberean.org/christmas for an Advent calendar and other resources to support you in waiting and worshipping well this holiday season.