Berean Baptist Church Statement of Inclusion
We, the fellowship of Berean Baptist Church, worship one God who is revealed and accessible to each and every one of us regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social standing or all other abilities. All have been given the gift of accepting full participation in the Kingdom of God because God's grace, love, and mercy are given freely and unconditionally and extend to all people. Therefore, we accept, welcome and affirm all as brothers and sisters united in striving to live holy and acceptable lives in the service of God's Kingdom. May our hearts as well as our church doors remain forever open and welcoming to all of God's creation.
Welcome to Berean Baptist Church. Please come in and join us for a while and know that you are welcome here.
Below you find a slide presentation and video.
They record for you a sample of the worship, fellowship and mission of Berean Baptist Church for the calendar year 2016.
You will see images and video of; Pot-luck dinners, a Pride Worship Service, Summer Outdoor Worship Services, Children's Sunday School presentations, Baptisms, Earth Day Clean Up, Our Nutritional Ministries and Outreach Programs, and much, much more.
We hope you enjoy and will feel invited to visit with us at 10am on Sunday mornings!
They record for you a sample of the worship, fellowship and mission of Berean Baptist Church for the calendar year 2016.
You will see images and video of; Pot-luck dinners, a Pride Worship Service, Summer Outdoor Worship Services, Children's Sunday School presentations, Baptisms, Earth Day Clean Up, Our Nutritional Ministries and Outreach Programs, and much, much more.
We hope you enjoy and will feel invited to visit with us at 10am on Sunday mornings!
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Berean celebrates the gender identity and expression of Andrew, a transgender teen who is beloved part of our church family and gift from God.
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Join us
Sunday, September 24 at 10:00 AM
as Reverend Darin Collins and the members and friends of Berean Baptist Church receive with pride
the "Rosa O. Hall Rural and Small Town Award"
for "Exceptional Effectiveness in Small Town Ministry"
presented by Dr. Jeffrey Haggray - Executive Director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies and Judson Press
Worship will feature special music by April Beth Wiles and
guest preacher Rev. G. Travis Norvell,
pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church of Minneapolis Minnesota.
follow this link for further details
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New Sermon Series starting
Sunday September 3rd - Worship with us at 10am! |
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Follow This Link for Berean's June Newsletter and Event Calendar
Christmas Eve Sermon
Scripture - Luke 1:48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
Sermon Title - Incarnation : The Solidarity of God with the Shamed and the Small
If you are visiting our website for the first time, this sermon is the best introduction to mission and ministry of Berean Baptist Church
Scripture - Luke 1:48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
Sermon Title - Incarnation : The Solidarity of God with the Shamed and the Small
If you are visiting our website for the first time, this sermon is the best introduction to mission and ministry of Berean Baptist Church
February 5, 2017
Luke 7:1-17 - When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’
In this sermon we explore the phenomena of invisibility, especially invisible people. The people whose stories, experiences, & struggles we miss. This could be the homeless, the mentally ill, the impoverished. It could be your experience of not being noticed, valued, or heard. Jesus, in this weeks gospel sees and responds to two people who were invisible. So it is a celebration of the vision of Jesus who saw and cared for those rendered invisible & it is also a challenge for us to seek out, listen to, and connect with those who are invisible to us, invisible in our society.
Luke 7:1-17 - When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’
In this sermon we explore the phenomena of invisibility, especially invisible people. The people whose stories, experiences, & struggles we miss. This could be the homeless, the mentally ill, the impoverished. It could be your experience of not being noticed, valued, or heard. Jesus, in this weeks gospel sees and responds to two people who were invisible. So it is a celebration of the vision of Jesus who saw and cared for those rendered invisible & it is also a challenge for us to seek out, listen to, and connect with those who are invisible to us, invisible in our society.
February 19, 2017
Scripture - Luke 7:36-50 - And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair. Then she continued kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, ‘If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him—that she is a sinner.’
In this story Jesus welcomes the outsider. We celebrate that God is present in this place offering hospitable embrace to the woman who was left out. This story is a story of grace for in this story God is creating a safe place for all those without a space to be. This is God's promise to never abandon those who are left out, left behind, or put down. It is also a challenge for us to embody that kind of community in a culture far too divided, fearful and violent toward others.
Scripture - Luke 7:36-50 - And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair. Then she continued kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, ‘If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him—that she is a sinner.’
In this story Jesus welcomes the outsider. We celebrate that God is present in this place offering hospitable embrace to the woman who was left out. This story is a story of grace for in this story God is creating a safe place for all those without a space to be. This is God's promise to never abandon those who are left out, left behind, or put down. It is also a challenge for us to embody that kind of community in a culture far too divided, fearful and violent toward others.
February 26, 2017
Scripture - Luke 9:28-45 - Transfiguration
Jesus is transfigured on the mountain, glows with holy light. But this story takes place between two others that give it meaning. The father of a suffering child comes to Jesus desperate and afraid for his child is one of the stories. In the other Jesus demands that the disciples who follow him would take up a cross, that is, willingly accept a challenging life of sacrificing privilege and comfort to serve the suffering.
We explore in this sermon how the Transfiguration is that singular moment when God gives us the gift of seeing a hopeful future at the end of our doubts, fears and struggles, as a result of our willingness to sacrifice and serve the vulnerable and lonely.
Scripture - Luke 9:28-45 - Transfiguration
Jesus is transfigured on the mountain, glows with holy light. But this story takes place between two others that give it meaning. The father of a suffering child comes to Jesus desperate and afraid for his child is one of the stories. In the other Jesus demands that the disciples who follow him would take up a cross, that is, willingly accept a challenging life of sacrificing privilege and comfort to serve the suffering.
We explore in this sermon how the Transfiguration is that singular moment when God gives us the gift of seeing a hopeful future at the end of our doubts, fears and struggles, as a result of our willingness to sacrifice and serve the vulnerable and lonely.
March 12, 2017 - Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
The Parable of the Fig Tree
The Parable of the Fig Tree
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Contact Information
Telephone 401-568-5411
Street address 474 Chapel Street Harrrisville, RI 02830
Postal address P.O.Box 111 Harrisville, RI 02830
e-mail bereanbaptist@verizon.net
10am Worship
Childrens Sunday School During Worship
Teens Sunday School Immediately after Worship
Street address 474 Chapel Street Harrrisville, RI 02830
Postal address P.O.Box 111 Harrisville, RI 02830
e-mail bereanbaptist@verizon.net
10am Worship
Childrens Sunday School During Worship
Teens Sunday School Immediately after Worship
