Begins in FebruaryAn abortion is often a decision made in haste, out of fear, or even coercion. Many women regret that decision. If you are someone who has an abortion in your past, you may be suffering from guilt, or the feeling that God could never forgive you or could never love you. You may be suffering from things you never connected with Post-Abortion Stress, such as depression, nightmares, eating disorders, or a drug/alcohol problem. You are not alone in your hurting. The Women’s Resource Center will be offering a confidential 9-week Post-Abortion Healing Group beginning in February. Take the first step to healing and call 308-534-1440 to get confidential information.
January 30-February 1, Maranatha Bible CampMiddle and High School students are invited to join us at Maranatha’s winter retreat, “Get a Clue.” It will be a weekend of fun, community, and exploring our identity in Christ. Cost is $100 (scholarships are available), and registration can be completed at maranathacamp.org.
Sunday, January 11-Saturday, March 28The spring season for GROW groups is underway! For help connecting, please fill out the GROW group interest form, available at the information center or online at tiny.cc/ggneeded. Or, for more info, mark GROW GROUP on side two of your ConnectCard.
Beginning at the end of JanuarySign up NOW for the spring women’s GROW groups – stop by the information center in the foyer to find out more about three new options for women. There is something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow in your relationship with Jesus and with other women through the study of his Word! Questions? Call Lorre McKeone.
January 23-24, 2015Save the date and plan to join us for a fun-filled 24 hours to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus PLUS give you the chance to meet and develop relationships and friendships with other women of Berean. We'll learn about God through His Word and through sharing each other's stories. We'll laugh together, eat great food, play games, and maybe stay up a little too late! This event is designed for women college age and up.
Sunday, January 18, 3-4:15 pm, Student Garage
If you have a student in Sola (our Wednesday night gathering for students in grades 6-12), you are invited to join us for a time of discussion and dessert! You’ll get to know the leaders who are spiritually investing in your student every week and hear a brief talk on the heart of Sola’s mission. Please email Marc Sims with any questions.
Please join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate our Savior's birth!
You're invited!
We will be serving our annual Share the Blessing Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, November 25, and we'd love to have you join us! Come anytime between 5:30 and 8:00 pm to enjoy a delicious meal and caring conversation. We'll be in the Fellowship Hall, which is on the northwest corner of Vine and 7th (see our Visit page for a map).
Interested in helping?
This is a great opportunity for our church family to bless our community with a small taste of how God has blessed us. All of us, young or old, can share from what God has given us, whether by providing food, helping set up, serving food, or cleaning up afterwards.
Would you please click here to let us know how you can help us serve? We'd also love to have lots of us come to the meal, both to enjoy the food and to spend time with one another and with those from the community who will come. Hope to see you there!
Learn about partnership
Partnering is an active way to be used in God's kingdom. Every member of Christ's body has a vital role to play, and we love to see each part playing their part! To get a better sense of how this looks and who we are check out these links:
- Our Ministry Partner Commitment details the core information about partnership.
- Our FAQ document answers some of the most common questions about partnership.
- Our What we believe page describes our mission, values, and core beliefs.
Partner with us
Step 1. Getting to know each other’s stories: Begin connecting with others at NPBC.
Step 2. Learning about partnership: Attend a "Partnership Exploration" with an elder, staff member, or GROW group leader to get more complete details about partnership.
Step 3. Demonstrating the partnership commitments: Demonstrate the partnership commitments and submit the Ministry Partner Commitment form to the office.
Step 4. Recommendation from GROW group leader: Ask your GROW group leader to submit a recommendation to the office.
Step 5. Elder review: Elders meet with you to finalize the recommendation. Upon approval, the elders send an official notification of partnership.
Forms
Ministry Partner Commitment:
GROW Group Leader Recommendation:
** Note that for your GROW group leader to fill out the recommendation online, you will need to contact them with the following info:
- Share briefly about your spiritual journey. What do you believe about Jesus Christ?
- Have you ever been baptized? If yes, when and why did you decide to do that? If no, are you interested in talking with someone further about baptism?
Imagine a church where each person was praying for just one other person to come to know Christ. If everyone being prayed for came to know him, the church would double in size! With twice as many Jesus-followers now praying for one more person, then each of those praying for one more person, you can just imagine how fast God could change many lives here in North Platte. What if a tenth of our city were worshiping Jesus as part of North Platte Berean Church within three years' time? It could happen! Who's your One in One?
Click on the One in One logo to download the One in One bookmark. This will give you 10 prayers you can pray for your One in One, with accompanying Scriptures. Then, click here to tell us who your One in One is, so that we can join you in praying for them. And when they come to know Jesus, let us know so that we can celebrate with you!
