Take Note!
June 2nd - Don't forget that we have a church-wide cleanup day THIS SATURDAY at 9am. Hope to see lots of helping hands!
June 20th - Wednesday evening supper will be at 6pm followed by a bible study. Please feel free to come and enjoy food, fellowship, and study together. Menu is tbd.
Schedule Change for June
June 20th - Wednesday evening supper will be at 6pm followed by a bible study. Please feel free to come and enjoy food, fellowship, and study together. Menu is tbd.
Schedule Change for June
- As the third Sunday in the month is on Father's day, we will be moving our typical 3rd Sunday activities up one week. All will be held on June 10th as follows:
- 4:00 pm - Youth meeting
- 5:00 pm - Business Meeting
- 6:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
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
PRAYER OF A THANKFUL HEART
Thank you Lord for this day,
May I glorify you in every way.
Thank you for the food we eat,
For the clothes on our backs, the shoes on our feet.
Thank you for all the memories of good times,
That bring a smile to my face when they cross my mind.
Thank you for my friends and family,
Even on the days when it tests my sanity.
Thank you for your mercy and grace.
For the joy in my heart that can’t be replaced.
Thank you for your promise and protection,
With you in my life I can triumph over any affliction.
Amen
(Tanya Brow)
In our lives, our attention is too often focused on the things that have gone wrong. We seem to feel the hurts in our lives more acutely. Our minds seem to dwell on everything that doesn’t go right. Have you ever heard two people who seem to be bragging about how the circumstances in their lives are worse than anyone else that they know. In the midst of our hurts and tragedies, if we would notice, are blessings too numerous to mention. But we often don’t acknowledge or appreciate these blessings because we are so focused on soothing our wounds. Appreciation is the feeling within us that can lead us to thankfulness. Thankfulness requires appreciation. Appreciation requires thoughtfulness and awareness.
Think with me for a moment about realities we need to be aware of:
We need to be aware of how little control we have over our life.
We need to be aware of the blessings that God bestows upon all mankind.
As Christians we should be aware of the great promises and care God gives toward His children.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 20:21(c)
PRAYER OF A THANKFUL HEART
Thank you Lord for this day,
May I glorify you in every way.
Thank you for the food we eat,
For the clothes on our backs, the shoes on our feet.
Thank you for all the memories of good times,
That bring a smile to my face when they cross my mind.
Thank you for my friends and family,
Even on the days when it tests my sanity.
Thank you for your mercy and grace.
For the joy in my heart that can’t be replaced.
Thank you for your promise and protection,
With you in my life I can triumph over any affliction.
Amen
(Tanya Brow)
In our lives, our attention is too often focused on the things that have gone wrong. We seem to feel the hurts in our lives more acutely. Our minds seem to dwell on everything that doesn’t go right. Have you ever heard two people who seem to be bragging about how the circumstances in their lives are worse than anyone else that they know. In the midst of our hurts and tragedies, if we would notice, are blessings too numerous to mention. But we often don’t acknowledge or appreciate these blessings because we are so focused on soothing our wounds. Appreciation is the feeling within us that can lead us to thankfulness. Thankfulness requires appreciation. Appreciation requires thoughtfulness and awareness.
Think with me for a moment about realities we need to be aware of:
We need to be aware of how little control we have over our life.
We need to be aware of the blessings that God bestows upon all mankind.
As Christians we should be aware of the great promises and care God gives toward His children.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 20:21(c)
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 are so very sorry to have to say goodbye to our beloved Pastor Mike and his lovely wife Earlene. The Pastor has announced his retirement and his final Sunday at Berea will be June 24th. We will be having a covered dish luncheon to thank the Pastor for his service over the last several years immediately following the worship service on June 10th. Please come and help us to say good-bye. If you have any questions, you may contact Jessica Matthews or Lori Gentry.
Saturday June 23rd - 4-8 pm - Youth Game Night - We will be hosting our own youth, as well as youth from neighboring churches for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship together. All in the church are welcome!!
If you have any questions, and/or to RSVP - please contact Lori Gentry.
We welcome the youth from Calvary Baptist Church! We are so excited that you are coming to join us.
If you have any questions, and/or to RSVP - please contact Lori Gentry.
We welcome the youth from Calvary Baptist Church! We are so excited that you are coming to join us.
Saturday June 2nd - We will be hosting a church clean up day. If there are items that you feel need to be addressed and/or you would like to volunteer to take care of that day, please contact a member of the building and grounds committee or our chair of deacons (Mike Gentry).
Saturday July 28th - Revive the Playground Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser - Save the date!! ~ More details to come.
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!
