Upcoming Events
The Amazing Gardener Returns! (more
info)
Saturday March 27th, Room 210, 1:00pm
Spring really is coming!
Calling all gardeners from novice to expert- come join us for informational and
fun sessions with different gardening topics each month.
Contact Jeanette York 651.905.1488
G.E.M.S. Gather Enjoy Mingle Share (more
info)
GEMS- March 28, 6:30pm, Room 101 Speaker: Sandy Forsberg, Topic: "Drawing Near
to God..."
Come learn the journey of drawing near...
The path of desire that involves your whole heart...
The expression of your faith that engages every God-given capacity!
Through pen and ink, brush and canvas, through color and symbol, Picture and object,
we will bring our Savior into our everyday!
Our Creator delights in our seeking Him...
He has promised to be found!
Draw Near to God and He will draw near to you...James 4:8
Come join us for this NEW ministry where women can come together and enjoy a fun
evening together listening to different speakers on a variety of issues. Dessert
is provided. Meets on the 4th Sunday of each month
For more info or to register, please contact RoxAnne Mitchell at 651.686.9983
Women in the Word a Registrtion (more
info)
Breakaway Spring Retreat (more info)
March 6, 8:30am - 2pm
Topic- "Finding Perfect Peace"
Berean Breakaway is a one day retreat designed to allow women to get away from normal
routines and connect with other women. This retreat is for women of all ages. Please
join us in a day of worship, fellowship, workshop, and inspiration.
Guest speaker: Amy Jants, President of the House of Hope Twin Cities
Workshop speakers: Sandie Birdsall, Judy Brask, Betsy Carlson, Laura Eggum, Sandy
Forsberg, Jenni Jarvis,
Cost: $15 (includes brunch)
Also- shop at the Breakaway Boutique (all proceeds benefit House of Hope)
Registration: February 21, 28 in the Commons
For questions, please call Women’s Ministry at 952.432.7168
bible study
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Core Team Leader, Roxanne Mitchell 651-686-9983
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Women in the Word – Bible Studies (more
info)
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Monday
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David
by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore followed by To Be Announced
Book Study
beginning 2/15, 7-9pm, Room 210
12 weeks of study and personal reflection for young women ages 18-30. The first
6 weeks we will be studying about David and the last 6 weeks will be an informal
book study. Come for a fun time of fellowship as well as spiritual growth. Contact
Allison Terlizzi at terall@bethel.edu.
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Tuesday
Covenant: God’s Enduring Promises
by Kay Arthur
beginning 2/16, 9:30-11:30am, Room 215/216 (Childcare provided)
9:30am-11:30am (childcare provided)beginning 2/16, 7-9pm, Room 116
Explore God’s initiatives with humanity throughout history by studying His key covenants
or enduring promises. Participants will learn what it means to live in a covenant
relationship with Him as they learn through the process of inductive 9 session Bible
study.
AM Contact: Carolyn Shold at 952.892.7443
PM Contact: RoxAnne Mitchell at 651.686.9983
Study of John
Alternating Tuesdays beginning 2/9
9:30-11:30am, Room 116
Come join Linda and all who are interested in learning a simple method to studying
the Bible. All you need to bring is a notebook and your Bible.
Contact Linda Hilleque at 952.223.1807
Precept Upon Precept: Isaiah-Comfort My People
(Chapters 40-66)
TUESDAYS beginning 3/2, 9:30-11:30am, Room 115 (childcare provided)
In this 9 week study we will examine how the Lord told Isaiah to speak kind words
to Israel. He wanted to comfort His people with His words. After their punishment
for sins, there will be great restoration for them. This study will give you a taste
of the world's future.
Contact Cindy Anderson at 651.890.3699 or
Linda Reed at 651.423.4556
Precept Upon Precept: Genesis Part 1-The Creation
(Chapters 1-2)
TUESDAYS beginning Jan 12, 7-9pm, Room 115
Can you defend creation against evolution? Learn how the world was created and how
man came into being as you study both biblical and scientific accounts from this
6 session study.
Contact Diane Carpenter at 952.431.5584
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Wednesday
A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place
by Beth Moore
beginning 2/17, 9:30-11:30am (childcare provided)
Discover the parallels of the Tabernacle's building and your life as a chosen vessel
of God. Regardless of whether you studied Beth's first study years ago - or are
experiencing it for the first time - you'll find this 10 session study well worth
the journey.
Contact Kesha Miller at 952.402.0684.
Study of John
beginning 2/17, 7-9pm, Room 206
Come learn a simple method to studying the Bible. All you need to bring is a notebook
and your Bible.
Contact Gayle Lair at 952.894.7085
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Thursday
Living Everyday Greatness: Is God in Your Decision-Making?
beginning 2/18, 7-9pm Room 210
The scope of this 6 session class is to help you solve problems, make decisions,
and plan for the future with an emphasis on Biblical principles. You will find ways
to think through life issues, apply tools that have been developed, and have support
in monitoring the results of your progress.
Contact Beth Chaya at 952.431.5763
Blessing Berean Women
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Core Team Leader, Linda Chambers 651-452-9803
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blessing berean babies (more info)
Date TBA
At Lisa Roehl's Home
Sign up Date TBA
Through group baby showers, we seek to share Christ's love and offer friendship
and encouragement with new moms. If you’ve had a baby born this year, adopted a
baby, are pregnant or anticipating adoption, please call! You can help bless Berean
babies! We are accepting new baby items, either handmade or purchased, to share
with our families of newborns. Please drop off donations at the Church Office.
Contact:
Mary Beth Eiter – 952.445.1203
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Do you suffer from the pain of an abusive relationship? There is a way of hope through
Christ. Call for a safe, confidential resource
Contact:
Melinda Taylor – 952.935.2588
OUTREACH Opportunities
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Core Team Leader, Mendie Skarp 651-460-4288
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2nd and 4th Thursdays 9:30 a.m. at Leader's home
Join us as we fellowship and put our hands to work knitting, sewing and crocheting
warm hats and mittens and making blankets for needy children in the Ukraine. Instruction
will be given on the use of knitting machines and piece work. We accept donations
of yarn, fleece and flannel.
Contact:
Shirley Arison 952.736.7659 joshar@highglide.net
Sharon Immer 952.892.5277 deimmere@frontiernet.net
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mops: Mothers of PreSchoolers (more info)
Alternate Tuesdays
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Room 113
Meets two times each month
Mothers with children from birth through age 5: we gather with similar needs and
a shared desire to be the best mothers we can be! Outings will be planned throughout
the year for moms and children. Please contact us for more information.
Contact:
Hope Wilson – 612.861.8967
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Saturday, April 24rd 9-noon
People from the community and from Berean are invited to shop an assortment of gently-used
kids clothes, toys, videos, books and baby equipment. This year we are adding maternity
clothes to the assortment. Everything is given free of charge, and shoppers are
encouraged to take as much as they can use.
DONATIONS are welcome. Especially needed: Children’s clothing size
5 and up. To donate larger items such as furniture, please call to make arrangements.
Car seats will not be accepted.
Volunteers are needed to help with April event:
- People with trucks or trailers to help move donated items from the storage unit
to the church.
- People to help set up for the event and to provide care for children of other volunteers.
- People to help shoppers during the event and clean up afterwards.
Contact:
Mendie Skarp – 651.460.4288
Retreats
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Core Team Leader, Vanessa Edwards 952-223-1821
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Breakaway Spring Retreat (more info)
March 6, 8:30am - 2pm
Topic- "Finding Perfect Peace"
Berean Breakaway is a one day retreat designed to allow women to get away from normal
routines and connect with other women. This retreat is for women of all ages. Please
join us in a day of worship, fellowship, workshop, and inspiration.
Guest speaker: Amy Jants, President of the House of Hope Twin Cities
Workshop speakers: Sandie Birdsall, Judy Brask, Betsy Carlson, Laura Eggum, Sandy
Forsberg, Jenni Jarvis,
Cost: $15 (includes brunch)
Also- shop at the Breakaway Boutique (all proceeds benefit House of Hope)
Registration: February 21, 28 in the Commons
For questions, please call Women’s Ministry at 952.432.7168
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