Sundays in DecemberPastor Roger Thompson is continuing in our message series called “Lenses” which focuses on the core perspectives that have guided Pastor Roger’s approach to the Word, ministry, and the Christian life. If you missed a Sunday service last month, don’t worry, you can watch or listen to all our past messages > Sunday Messages

Worship MinistriesCelebrate Christmas concertFriday, December 13, 7 p.m.Sunday, December 15, 4 p.m.Our annual Christmas concert this year is a collective, blending traditional and contemporary music. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to encounter the true meaning of Christmas at one of our two performances.

Christmas Eve ServicesTuesday, December 24, 2, 3:30 & 5 p.m.Experience the wonder of Christmas together at one of our three Christmas Eve services. Our classic service is at 2 p.m. followed by two contemporary services at 3:30 & 5p.m.

Children’s MinistriesBethlehem BirthdaySaturday, December 7, 9 a.m.Experience HIStory! Bethlehem Birthday is a trip back in time where you will experience hands-on activities that bring the Christmas story to life. Created for children ages 4 through 10 and their families. > Bethlehem Birthday event page

Prime Time Big Event- Pizza and Gym NightFriday, December 13, 6 p.m.Play some energizing games with your friends and refuel with some pizza. Bring your friends, your appetite and your game face.

December programming Sunday, December 22 and 29 there will be children’s programs for birth through Kindergarten only. There will be no Wednesday Night Clubs on Wednesday, December 25 and January 1. /

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Friday, December 13, 7 pm.Sunday, December 15, 4 p.m.

2 p.m. Classic 3:30 & 5pm Contemporary

GIVING UPDATE General Fund (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)Giving thru 10/31/13 $838,557Budget thru 10/31/13 $903,547Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)Giving thru 10/31/13 $175,464Budget thru 10/31/13 $175,500

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Men’s MinistriesIronWorksWednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Fridays at 6:30 a.m.Men join us for great community, connection, and strengthening at IronWorks. You can choose from our Wednesday night gathering or our Friday morning gathering. > ironworksmen.com

Local OutreachSalvation Army Bell RingingSaturday, December 14 and 21Berean is bell ringing for the Salvation Army at Byerly’s. Sign up for a one-hour shift, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. > Bell Ringing Signup

Epic Student MinistriesDecember programming No Sunday programs for Junior High and Senior High will be offered on Sunday, December 22 and 29. Wednesday night programming (Fusion, Livingroom) will not be help on December 25 and January 1.

ConnectionsHelp us make a great first impressionDo you like to smile? We are always on the lookout for friendly people who could can make our guest’s visits good ones. Join our greeting team and help us “open our doors wider” to our community. Contact Tanner Pinkerman for more information.

For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website: bereanbaptist.com

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BEREAN CALENDARPlease check bereanbaptist.com to confirm time and location and for more detailed information

Sundays ................................................Worship Services, Adult Bible Fellowships, Youth and Children programming, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15 a.m.Sundays .................................................................................................................................................GriefShare & DivorceCare Support Groups, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays (2nd Monday at 1pm & 4th Thursday at 7pm) ....................................................................Women Caregiver’s Support groupTuesdays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) ...................................................................................................................................MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30 a.m.Tuesdays ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Men’s Open Basketball, 6 p.m.Tuesdays (2nd Tuesday) .............................................................................................................................................................................Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m.Wednesdays (1st Wednesday) ......................................................................................................................................................................Women of Wisdom, 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays .......................................................................................................................IronWorks, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. or Fridays 6:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7..........................................................................................................................................................................................Bethlehem Birthday, 9 a.m. Friday, December 13..........................................................................................................................................................................Celebrate Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Friday, December 13........................................................................................................................................................................................Prime Time Big Event, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 14...................................................................................................................................................................................Salvation Army Bell Ringing Saturday, December 14............................................................................................................................................................Discovery class Christmas Party, 2 p.m.Sunday, December 15...........................................................................................................................................Mosaic (20’s & 30’s) Christmas Party, 11:15 a.m. Sunday, December 15.........................................................................................................................................................................Celebrate Christmas concert, 4 p.m. Saturday, December 21................................................................................................................................................................................Salvation Army Bell RingingSunday, December 22 .........................................................No Student Ministries programs; Children’s Ministries birth through Kindergarten onlyTuesday, December 24 ......................................................................................................................................................Christmas Eve Services, 2, 3:30 & 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 .........................................................................................Merry Christmas! (No Children’s clubs or Student Ministries programs) Sunday, December 29 .........................................................No Student Ministries programs; Children’s Ministries birth through Kindergarten only