Our sabbatical policy provides full-time staff up to three months of sabbatical after every six years of continuous service. Dan is our next staff member who has eclipsed the six year mark, so we’re sending him on sabbatical from June 19 through September 10. For more details, visit npberean.org/sabbatical.
Have you opened your gift of RightNow Media? If not, you’re seriously missing out! This spiritual resource has something for everyone, from toddlers to adults, individuals to Grow Groups. Simply text NPBEREAN to 49775 to initiate the setup of your free account. Then explore it for yourself. We believe you will see that this is a gift to help you and others to be growing in relationship with Jesus Christ!
We are looking ahead to Christmas! Want to help with decorating inside/outside or with our outdoor nativity display? Contact Robyn.
At this one-day simulcast, we’ll give God time in our busy schedules to hear His voice, spend a day centering our hearts on His Word, and engage with women who, like you, believe God’s Word changes lives. Get ready to be replenished in your faith by learning from some of today’s top Bible teachers – women who are confident in the truth and relevance of God’s Word for our lives today. Cost: $25 – this includes snacks and a boxed lunch. We are unable to offer childcare for this event. Please register at npberean.org/register by 4/25 so we can make sure there will be lunch and a seat for you! Questions? Contact Jessica Stone (or email us).
This Thursday from noon to 1, believers are gathering at Bethel Church (2700 W. Philip Ave.) as part of the National Day of Prayer. Would you consider coming for as much time as you’re able or setting aside time to pray wherever you’ll be during the lunch hour that day? (For prayer ideas, see “National Day of Prayer Toolbox” at www.nationaldayofprayer.org.)
In July 2021, we participated in the Berean Fellowship of Churches approving an updated statement of the shared doctrine of all BFC churches, which our elders found our existing statement to be very much in sync with. Now, to make that connection even clearer, we've adopted the BFC statement as our official one, while keeping a simplified/summary version on our web site (which is basically our prior statement plus a few phrases to more clearly connect to the BFC one or that have been suggested by the body here at NPBC). Check out npberean.org/what-we-believe#we-believe if you're interested to see it, and feel free to contact any elder (or email us at elders@npberean.org) if you have questions.
We’re remembering and rejoicing in Jesus’ death and resurrection! A few key details:
Regular gathering times on Easter (4/9): 8, 9:15, & 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Enjoy photo booths, cinnamon rolls, and coffee in the 252 Room! (Help make it happen – sign up to bring a dozen cinnamon rolls: npberean.org/signup.)
Kids will be invited up to help lead us in singing “Jesus, Strong & Kind” – learn the song at npberean.org/song.
No Kids Connect (First Look or 252) on Easter – we’ll all join the celebration in the auditorium. An unstaffed nursery will be available, and we’ll livestream the gathering in both that area and The Commons for families whose little ones would find a more open/flexible space helpful.
On Good Friday (4/7), the church building will be open from noon to 7 p.m. for a self-directed time of reflection on Christ's sacrifice that brought redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Between the coatrack and restrooms, we have a few cubbies for our main lost and found. We’ll be donating or discarding any unclaimed items on Monday, 3/20. Please stop by today to check for any items that belong to you!
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 the 3rd Saturday of each month! Childcare provided.
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.
Are you new to Berean? Ready to learn more about what happens here? Discover your next step to connect with God and others. Free supper and childcare. RSVP at npberean.org/TaS. Questions? Contact Lorre (or email us).
He shames every idol
He reigns without rival
He goes by the name of Jehovah, Jehovah
He speaks into nothing
And darkness goes running yeah
He goes by the name of Jehovah, Jehovah
Call the name, call the name
Call the name, Jehovah
All our praise, all our praise
All our praise belongs to Him!
His foes will be silenced
He's fighting for Zion
There's no other God like Jehovah, Jehovah
His arm never tires
His eyes are like fire
There’s no other God like Jehovah, Jehovah
Jehovah-Nissi, fight your battles
Jehovah-Nissi, fight your battles
Jehovah-Nissi, fight your battles
Jehovah-Nissi, fight your battles
Jehovah-Nissi, fight your battles
Jehovah-Jireh, meet your need
Jehovah-Rapha, heal your body
Jehovah-Shalom, be your peace
Writers: Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong
mtID:29106 © ℗ 2023 Elevation Worship Records
The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty
Let all the Earth rejoice
All the Earth rejoice
He wraps himself in light
And darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
Trembles at His voice
How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the end
Beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb
The Lion and the Lamb
Name above all names
Worthy of our praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God
Writers: Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves© All Rights Reserved // mtID: 424
A thousand times I've failed
Still Your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting
Your light will shine
When all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
In my heart and my soul
Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
Everlasting
Your light will shine
When all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart
Is to bring You praise
From the inside out
Let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Writers: Joel Houston© All Rights Reserved // mtID: 2320
I'm calling on
The God of Jacob
Whose love endures
Through generations
I know that You
Will keep Your covenant
I'm calling on
The God of Moses
The One who opened
Up the ocean
I need You now to do
The same thing for me
O God my God I need You
O God my God I need You now
How I need You now
O Rock O Rock of Ages
I'm standing on Your faithfulness
On Your faithfulness
I'm calling on
The God of Mary
Whose favor rests
Upon the lowly
I know with You
All things are possible
I'm calling on
The God of David
Who made a
Shepherd boy courageous
I may not face Goliath
But I've got my own giants
You heard Your children then
You hear Your children now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You answered prayers back then
And You will answer now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You were providing then
You are providing now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You moved in power then
God move in power now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You were a healer then
You are a healer now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You were a Savior then
You are a Savior now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You freed the captives then
You're freeing hearts right now
You are the same God
You are the same God
You touched the lepers then
I feel Your touch right now
You are the same God
You are the same God
I'm calling on the Holy Spirit
Almighty river come
And fill me again
Come and fill me again
Writers: Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Pat Barrett
© ℗ 2022 Elevation Worship Records // mtID: 23304
Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow of
Turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever will be
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning New mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
Summer and winter
And springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars
In their courses above
Join with all nature
In manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness
Mercy and love
Pardon for sin and a
Peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence
To cheer and to guide
Strength for today and
Bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with
Ten thousand beside
Thomas Obediah Chisholm, William Marion Runyan, John Piper mtID: 10616
