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Mission


The guesswork has been removed for us when it comes to defining our mission. Before our Lord ascended into heaven he said, "Go everywhere, tell everyone the Good News." Additionally he said, "Go, make disciples of all nations." It seems pretty clear, doesn't it – the focus is everyone, the scope is everywhere, the cost is everything and the methods are every way possible.

At Berean, we take this very seriously. We understand it to be our responsibility on a personal level and on an organizational level. If not us, Who? If not now, When?


Vision


One of the most important aspects of any strategy to get our mission accomplished is to be able to experience life-giving community. The way our Leader put it is this: "The most important thing we can do is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and love our neighbor as ourselves."

The power of unconditional acceptance, the security of having a safe place, the peace of knowing past failures and bad choices are no indication of what one's life can be in the future – all create an environment where the presence of God can be experienced in its purity. Our desire is for Berean to be such a faith community.
 

News Flash

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KIDS' CONFERENCE

 

The Red Culture DREAM Conference is coming to Des Moines on Feb. 24-25. It is for children 4th-6th grades, and will cost $80/person. This includes: One night at the Ramada Tropics Resort, 3 meals, t-shirt, indoor water park, great service, and live music. This will be a great time for children to get to know each other and their God on a deeper level. For more information, contact Pastor Kevin.
 

DATE NIGHT CHALLENGE Feb. 10


Focus on the Family's Date Night Challenge is coming to Berean on Friday, Feb. 10, at 6:00 pm, a fun way to strengthen marriages and families, and a great opportunity to reach out to friends and neighbors. Check the online calendar for all the details.
 

DADDY DATE DAY Feb. 11


Dads, make plans to attend Daddy Date Day with your daughter, on Friday, Feb. 11, 2-4 pm. Bowling & ice cream at AMF Bowling, 3839 E. 14th St., Des Moines. Cost is $10/couple, $5/each add'l. child. Sign up at the Filling Station.
 

Children's Music Theatre Party Feb. 12

 

The Celebration Party for Children's Music Theatre will be held Sunday, Feb. 12, 5:30 pm at Berean. Meet in the Filling Station. The new season will begin rehearsals on Sun., Feb. 19, 5:30 pm. Cost: $10.

 
 
LADIES CONNECT

 

Ladies, let's connect, and spread the love this Valentine's Day with another Ladies Night Out on Monday, February 13, at the Olive Garden in Ankeny, at 6:30 pm. All ladies are welcome. Please sign up in the foyer; signup deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 8.

 
VAN DRIVERS NEEDED


We are in need of additional van drivers to help us bring people to our services. To volunteer, or for more information, please call Ron Blair at 515-262-9531.
 
WINTER COATS

If you have a winter coat to spare, HANDS OF HELP can use winter coats of any size. Place them in the barrel of the west end of the foyer.
 
MEDIA MINISTRY

 

Check out the Sunday service CDs and LIVE Worship CDs from Berean. Pastor Nathan also has worship CDs available (paid separately).

 

LUNCH HOUR WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAYS


Lunch Hour Worship is held each Wednesday from noon till 1:00 pm, in the main sanctuary. Come for 10 minutes or for the whole hour. Make this a regular part of your Wednesday activities and see what God can do in your life, as we offer Him our worship and praise!
 
PRAYER

Do you desire to pray for the needs of others, or to present a prayer request or note of praise to the online prayer team? Click here to sign up.
 
CHECK OUT OUR BLOGS!
  • Pastor Gary's blog: CHECK OUT: "How to Have a Quiet Time" – Take a look here...
  • Filling Station blog: See what's happening in the world of Berean children's ministries. Read all about it here...

 
 
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