Sundays in SeptemberThis month we kick off our fall message series entitled “Encounter, Connect, Serve.” In this series Pastor Roger will share the heart behind our strategy of spiritual growth at Berean. If you missed a Sunday service last month, don’t worry, you can watch or listen to all our past messages right HERE

Connect GroupsConnect Groups SundaySunday, September 29This is your opportunity to get connected! Groups of all kinds will be available: men, women, married couples, and all ages. You won’t want to miss it! Learn more about Connect Groups HERE

Children’s MinistriesWednesday Night Clubs RegistrationWednesday, September 11, 7pm in the Commons Enroll your child in our Wednesday Night Clubs by registering online and then come to church to purchase club clothing, workbooks, or volunteer to help. Club kickoff is on September 18.

Epic Student MinistriesParents MeetingSunday, September 8, 6:30pm in Room 114Come meet our Student Ministries staff and hear our vision for the upcoming year, as well as meet your student’s teacher and small group leaders.

7th Grade Welcome Pizza PartySunday, September 8, 11:15am in Room 1137th graders--come eat pizza, play games, and get to know more about Jesse Manning and Epic Junior High. This event is totally free!

Berean CareBerean Care TrainingSunday, September 22-November 24, 5:30-8pm in Room 110This class equips you to be more effective in relating to those going through difficult times, whether it is family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors. Taught by Pastor Brent Birdsall. Click HERE for more information or to register.

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GIVING UPDATE General Fund (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)Giving thru 3/31/13 $178,769Budget thru 3/31/13 $207,371Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/13-6/14)Giving thru 3/31/13 $39,123Budget thru 3/31/13 $43,875

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Adult MinistriesGo Deeper in Your Faith with Berean’s Adult EducationThere are several great classes kicking off in September--one is sure to be a fit for you: Berean Care Training, Jesus Among Other Gods with Reuben David, Bible Basics, Cover to Cover, Precepts study of Revelation, Greek and Hebrew classes, and the Prophecy Luncheon. Check out the Navigator for class descriptions and times.

OutreachFeed My Starving Children Mobile Pack TeamDo you love volunteering for Feed My Starving Children? Berean is one of 20 community churches coming together for the largest Mobile Pack ever! We need Berean volunteers to help plan this event. For more information contact Vanessa Edwards

Human Trafficking Prayer and Planning MeetingSunday, September 29, 11:15am, Room 218Join us for a time of prayer and planning on how we can mobilize our church to fight against human trafficking. Open to all!

Uganda Missions Trip meetingSunday, September 15, 5pm in Room 218Amani Baby Cottage, a ministry to orphans in Uganda, needs your help! Come and learn more about joining the team traveling to Uganda this January to serve through construction projects.

Men’s Ministries“I’m Still Alive” Fall Men’s eventBond of Brothers author Wes Yoder joins us for a special night that will include a great meal and time connecting with other men. The cost for the event is just $15, so invite a friend and register online HERE

Women’s MinistriesWomen’s Night OutFriday, September 13Do you need a night out? Want to get to know more women at Berean? Join us for food, fun and plenty of socializing! For newcomers and long-time attenders alike.

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.

Worship MinistriesGet your “tech on” with Worship MinistriesAttention tech-savvy people. Are you looking for a way to get involved here at Berean? Contact Tanner Pinkerman for some exciting volunteer opportunities that allow you to “get your geek on.”

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

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Sundays...............................Worship Services, Adult Bible Fellowships, Youth and Children programming, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15amSundays.......................................................................................................GriefShare & DivorceCare Support Groups, 5:30-7:30pm Sundays (1st Sunday).............................................................................................................................Hui Prayer Initiative, 11:15am Mondays and Thursdays (2nd Monday at 1pm & 4th Thursday at 7pm)...................................Women Caregiver’s Support groupTuesdays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays, starting Sept. 10)......................................................MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30amTuesdays (starting Sept. 17).........................................................Women’s Precepts and James MacDonald Bible studies, 9:30am Tuesdays (1st & 3rd Tuesdays starting Sept. 17).................................................................................Mom’s Bible studies, 9:30am Tuesdays...................................................................................................................................................Men’s Open Basketball, 6pm Tuesdays (2nd Tuesday)............................................................................................................................Cancer Support Group, 7pmWednesdays (beginning Sept. 18)..............................................Women’s Beth Moore and Pictures of Jesus Bible Studies, 9:30am Wednesdays (2nd & 4th Wednesdays starting Sept. 11)......................................................................Prophecy Luncheon, 11:30am Wednesdays (1st Wednesday)......................................................................................................................Women of Wisdom, 1pm Wednesdays (starting Sept. 18).......................................................................................Women’s Revelation Bible Studies, 6:45pm Saturdays (every other Saturday starting Sept. 21 )........................................................................Saturday Study for Women, 1pm Wed, Sept 4...........................................................................................................Children’s Ministries Volunteer Orientation, 7pmSun, Sept 8......................................................................Promotion Sunday (kids move to their new class) in Children’s MinistriesSun, Sept 8..........................................................................................................................7th Grade Welcome Pizza Party, 11:15am Sun, Sept 8.............................................................................................................Epic Student Ministries’ Parents Meeting, 6:30pmSun, Sept 8.....................................................................................................................................Burnsville Fire Muster Parade, 1pm Wed, Sept 11..............................................................................................................................Wednesday Clubs Registrations, 7pmFri, Sept 13.................................................................................................................................................Women’s Night Out, 7pmSun, Sept 15....................................................................................................................................Uganda Mission Trip meeting, 5pm Wed, Sept 18.................................................................Wednesday Clubs Kickoff & Epic’s Fusion and Livingroom kickoffs, 6:45pm Sun, Sept 22............................................................................................................................Berean Care Training launch, 5:30pmFri, Sept 27............................................................................................................................“I’m Still Alive” Men’s Fall event, 6-9pmSat, Sept 28.........................................................................................................................Epic Junior High Corn Maze event, 2pmSun, Sept 29...............................................................................................Human Trafficking Prayer and Planning Meeting, 11:15am