Berean Baptist Church
A Place to Belong, A Mission to Join
Due to the continued Caronavirus surge in our state, we are worshipping together online exclusively and humbly ask our members and friends not to come to the sanctuary.
You are welcome to worship with us via livestream at 10 on Sunday at www.facebook.com/bereanri.
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Sunday bulletin, music, daily devotions and bible study guide
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 identity or expression, 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.
Thanksgiving Morning Prayer Service
8am on Facebook
Don Waterman will be joining us to deliver a Thanksgiving message
and our music director Emma Latendresse will be joined by her husband Bill and they will lead us in singing
We Gather Together, Come Ye Thankful People Come, For the Beauty of the Earth, & Thank Our God for Sisters, Brothers
and our music director Emma Latendresse will be joined by her husband Bill and they will lead us in singing
We Gather Together, Come Ye Thankful People Come, For the Beauty of the Earth, & Thank Our God for Sisters, Brothers
| thanksgiving_bulletin.pdf |
| music_for_thanksgiving_service_11-26-2020__1_.pdf |
New Sermon Series
Advent 2020 - Those Who Wait
This sermon series is inspired by the work of Tanya Marlow in her book Those Who Wait: Finding God in Disappointment, Doubt and Delay. The book is an Advent devotion and group discussion book that I found offered many fresh insights. Foremost, Marlow begins invites us to begin our Advent journey with the story of Sarah, Isaac's mother, Abraham's wife. She then guides us into the stories of Isaiah, John the Baptist and Mary.
This Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Genesis 18:1-15
Angel's appear to Sarah & Abram promising that very soon God's promise that she will give birth to a son will come true. Sarah laughs. And it isn't a delighted laugh. It is a weary and bitter laugh born of long years of waiting, travelling many long miles without a home, experiencing the fear living through famine and the stress of adjusting to life in foreign lands. And all without any indication that she was getting any closer to the promise of God, a child. Strangely it is through sacrifice and risk, change and challenge that Sarah experiences the abundant blessing of God. The sermon title is Disappointment, Delay, and Daring to Hope.
We are glad to welcome back Cindy Bonn as our song-leader, and she will be accompanied by our Director of Music Emma Latendresse. We will be singing; Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, In This Time of Waiting, For Ages Women Hoped and Prayed, & I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.
Emma will also be performing; “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” ~R.S. Willis, arr. Martha Mier, “Bring us a Torch” ~Jeanette Isabella, French Carol arr. Rick Robertson, “Sussex Carol” ~traditional, arr. Jenny Walker
Bulletin and Music are below for your download.
This Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Genesis 18:1-15
Angel's appear to Sarah & Abram promising that very soon God's promise that she will give birth to a son will come true. Sarah laughs. And it isn't a delighted laugh. It is a weary and bitter laugh born of long years of waiting, travelling many long miles without a home, experiencing the fear living through famine and the stress of adjusting to life in foreign lands. And all without any indication that she was getting any closer to the promise of God, a child. Strangely it is through sacrifice and risk, change and challenge that Sarah experiences the abundant blessing of God. The sermon title is Disappointment, Delay, and Daring to Hope.
We are glad to welcome back Cindy Bonn as our song-leader, and she will be accompanied by our Director of Music Emma Latendresse. We will be singing; Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, In This Time of Waiting, For Ages Women Hoped and Prayed, & I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.
Emma will also be performing; “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” ~R.S. Willis, arr. Martha Mier, “Bring us a Torch” ~Jeanette Isabella, French Carol arr. Rick Robertson, “Sussex Carol” ~traditional, arr. Jenny Walker
Bulletin and Music are below for your download.
| november_29-_bulletin_advent_1.pdf |
| music_for_nov._29_2020.pdf |
Options for Giving
We know that these are difficult times for many financially, but if you are able to maintain your weekly/monthly tithes or give a special gift so that we can continue to financial support our staff and pay our bills we three options to offer you. We appreciate your support.
1. click this link venmo.com
enter berean in the search window and choose bereanbaptistchurchri
2. Mail your check in your contribution envelope to
Berean Baptist Church
P.O. Box 111
Harrisville RI 02830 (Please do NOT mail cash at this time)
OR
3. click the donate link below to give through paypal.
