Berean Baptist Church
A Place to Belong, A Mission to Join
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.
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Clothing Exchange & Helping Hands Food Pantry
Clothing Exchange & Helping Hands Food Pantry
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday Service
Resurrection Revised - New Life Together Today
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Sunday May 2nd, 2021 - 10am
We are pleased to invite you to join us for this service either in person at Berean or online at www.facebook.com/bereanri This is a Communion Sunday so we will bring our worship to a close with the Celebration of the Lord's Table. Please bring bread and beverage with you if you plan to worship with us in person. Sermon - A New Trajectory for Life - Philip, The Ethiopian Eunuch & Baptism This week we switch from the gospels to the book of Acts. And we lead ahead to the 8th chapter where the Holy Spirit is active in ways that bring about rapid changes and unexpected relationships. We meet Philip whose life has been one of active and vital service to others, through feeding the hungry and healing the sick ever since Christ called him to service. But he has also lived through some real dangers and risks and significant transitions We meet an un-named Ethiopian Eunuch, stripped of dignity in many ways and outside the boundaries of those who are worthy of inclusion and acceptance. Yet a person of deep faith, willing to go to great lengths to experience an encounter with the Divine. The Church is challenged to accept God's call to journey to new and unknown places, to be open to new experiences and perspectives, and to meet and welcome new neighbors. When the Church accepts God's challenged to baptize someone far outside its own expectations of who worthy of love and acceptance, the church becomes whole. Our Music Director Emma will be joined by Cindy Bonn and together they will lead us song. We will be singing the hymns; Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, What Does the Lord Require of You, Let Your Heart Be Broken, & We Meet as Friends At Table. Emma will be performing, Full Circle Prelude by O'Brien, Medieval Fair by N & R Faber, I Come with Joy & May, by O'Brien |
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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)
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3. click the donate link below to give through paypal.
