Take Note!
Saturday March 24th - The Berea choir will hold our dress rehearsal for the Easter Cantata at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday March 25th & Sunday April 1st - The choir will not hold evening choir rehearsals on these two Sundays for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Please enjoy time with your friends and family.
April Business Meeting - The April business meeting/church conference will be postponed by one week and will be held on 4/22/2018. Please note this on your calendars and plan to attend.
Sunday March 25th & Sunday April 1st - The choir will not hold evening choir rehearsals on these two Sundays for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Please enjoy time with your friends and family.
April Business Meeting - The April business meeting/church conference will be postponed by one week and will be held on 4/22/2018. Please note this on your calendars and plan to attend.
Located on Fayetteville Road in Durham, Berea Baptist Church is a quaint, active community of faith. For more than 150 years, we have served our families and community by providing sound Biblical teaching and preaching, age-appropriate programming, and diverse opportunities for worship and ministry.
We invite you to explore our website and plan a visit to our place of worship. It is our desire to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our community as a way of fulfilling the Great Commission. As Jesus instructed his disciples to go out and preach the Good News, it is our hope to remain faithful to that command, as followers of Christ. Come see and learn about Jesus’ mercy, grace, and love.
We invite you to explore our website and plan a visit to our place of worship. It is our desire to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our community as a way of fulfilling the Great Commission. As Jesus instructed his disciples to go out and preach the Good News, it is our hope to remain faithful to that command, as followers of Christ. Come see and learn about Jesus’ mercy, grace, and love.
A Note From Our Pastor
TRANSITIONS
“Comes in like a lion and out like a lamb,” or “Comes in like a lamb and out like a lion.” These are old clichés about the month of March. This is because March is a transition time between cold winter weather and warmer summer weather. So many times March weather is characterized by wide fluctuations in temperatures and weather conditions. March for most of us is the beginning of spring. And spring is a time when our world goes from the drab, dull days of winter to the time when the plant world comes back to life. So, in most years March is the beginning of that transition.
One of the attributes of a transition is that it is characterized by change. And that change often leads us to uncertainty. Using our March weather example, how many times do we find ourselves trying to determine how to dress ourselves or our children before we leave home? Should we dress for cold or warm weather or wet or dry conditions? Because the weather forecast calls for changing weather conditions we struggle to dress appropriately.
What’s true about the spring weather conditions is certainly true in our spiritual lives. This time of the year as we approach Easter is called Lent. Lent is a time for many to prepare for Easter by growing in our spiritual disciplines. This transition time is a season of preparation for the wonderful reality of the Easter message of the empty tomb and fact that Jesus is alive. But as we make this transition we come face to face with our attributes of “betrayal,” “denial,” and “fear.” While we have expectations of spiritual growth we often times find ourselves mired in all that keeps us from growing closer to the Lord. Jesus understood how we humans so often fall short of our expectations and short of God’s plans for us.
After their final Passover meal, Jesus took bread and wine to give the disciples and us a way to refocus our thoughts and spirit when we are disrupted by changes and transitions of life. He gave us a way to maintain spiritual balance in a world that constantly disrupts our seeking to draw closer to the Lord. Jesus instituted the Lord’ Supper to help His followers to reclaim the basis of our spiritual well-being. By reminding us to “do this in remembrance of Me” Jesus points us to the heart of our faith, Himself.
So remember when the world is constantly changing, disruptive and in transition Jesus Christ is there to bring peace and stability to our lives.
Let me invite you to join our church on Sunday March 25, Palm Sunday, as our choir presents “Because He Lives” in our 11 am worship service. It is because Jesus lives that we can face all of our tomorrows.
TRANSITIONS
“Comes in like a lion and out like a lamb,” or “Comes in like a lamb and out like a lion.” These are old clichés about the month of March. This is because March is a transition time between cold winter weather and warmer summer weather. So many times March weather is characterized by wide fluctuations in temperatures and weather conditions. March for most of us is the beginning of spring. And spring is a time when our world goes from the drab, dull days of winter to the time when the plant world comes back to life. So, in most years March is the beginning of that transition.
One of the attributes of a transition is that it is characterized by change. And that change often leads us to uncertainty. Using our March weather example, how many times do we find ourselves trying to determine how to dress ourselves or our children before we leave home? Should we dress for cold or warm weather or wet or dry conditions? Because the weather forecast calls for changing weather conditions we struggle to dress appropriately.
What’s true about the spring weather conditions is certainly true in our spiritual lives. This time of the year as we approach Easter is called Lent. Lent is a time for many to prepare for Easter by growing in our spiritual disciplines. This transition time is a season of preparation for the wonderful reality of the Easter message of the empty tomb and fact that Jesus is alive. But as we make this transition we come face to face with our attributes of “betrayal,” “denial,” and “fear.” While we have expectations of spiritual growth we often times find ourselves mired in all that keeps us from growing closer to the Lord. Jesus understood how we humans so often fall short of our expectations and short of God’s plans for us.
After their final Passover meal, Jesus took bread and wine to give the disciples and us a way to refocus our thoughts and spirit when we are disrupted by changes and transitions of life. He gave us a way to maintain spiritual balance in a world that constantly disrupts our seeking to draw closer to the Lord. Jesus instituted the Lord’ Supper to help His followers to reclaim the basis of our spiritual well-being. By reminding us to “do this in remembrance of Me” Jesus points us to the heart of our faith, Himself.
So remember when the world is constantly changing, disruptive and in transition Jesus Christ is there to bring peace and stability to our lives.
Let me invite you to join our church on Sunday March 25, Palm Sunday, as our choir presents “Because He Lives” in our 11 am worship service. It is because Jesus lives that we can face all of our tomorrows.
Making Room for our littlest members!
We have four little ones that needed an updated place to play and begin their journeys in Christ. Take a look below at the beautiful nursery revitalization. A huge thanks to all of those that worked so hard to make this space extra special.
We have four little ones that needed an updated place to play and begin their journeys in Christ. Take a look below at the beautiful nursery revitalization. A huge thanks to all of those that worked so hard to make this space extra special.
Events and Information
We will be having another youth meeting on April 22nd at 4pm. All who are interested in sharing ideas to build our youth program are encouraged to attend.
Easter Events
Our Easter Cantata presented by the Berea choir will be on Palm Sunday - March 25th at 11am. Please come and join us!
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Service at 7am (weather permitting, the service will be held outside) followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall.
Easter Sunday Service at 11am
Our Easter Cantata presented by the Berea choir will be on Palm Sunday - March 25th at 11am. Please come and join us!
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Service at 7am (weather permitting, the service will be held outside) followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall.
Easter Sunday Service at 11am
Sunday Morning Services
Please join us for Sunday School each Sunday morning beginning at 9:45am. There are classes available for all ages.
Worship service led by Rev. Michael Jessee begins at 11:00am.
Please join us for Sunday School each Sunday morning beginning at 9:45am. There are classes available for all ages.
Worship service led by Rev. Michael Jessee begins at 11:00am.
Bible Study with Pastor Mike
On Wednesday evenings at 6pm and on Sunday evenings at 5pm Pastor Mike will guide us in a bible study. Please come and join us as we delve into the Word!
On Wednesday evenings at 6pm and on Sunday evenings at 5pm Pastor Mike will guide us in a bible study. Please come and join us as we delve into the Word!
