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SMALL GROUP
BIBLE STUDIES
These Bible studies
have two purposes:
FELLOWSHIP - Getting to better know others from Berean, in a friendly
setting
STUDY - Getting to know God better and to know His
will for us and for
His Church
There are two groups at
present, meeting on alternate Tuesdays at 7:00. One group meets at
the Raymonds' home, led by Bill Dodson, and the other at the Groenevelds'
home, led by Casey Groeneveld.
The studies are
in-depth with opportunity for questions and discussion. The focus
is always on God, His Word, and how He wants us to act within our lives.
Always open to new members.
BEREAN
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
The Women's Ministry at
Berean somewhat defies description in that their purpose is to earn
money for needs that aren't included in the church budget. Funds are raised by means of Spring and
Fall salad luncheons, a yearly soup luncheon, a cookie sale the first Saturday of December, and
selling recipe books containing delicious tried and true recipes from
Grace members. Even though organized meetings are seldom held,
they have purchased such items as chairs, tables, & coat hangers,
given donations to local missions, and provided for funeral luncheons,
among other things. No criteria must be met to pitch in, and every
lady in the church is welcome to join.
SUPER
SENIORS Meet
the "Super Seniors" -- First of all, we have breakfast
together at 9:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. We
reserve the Private Room at the Cherokee Restaurant on the corner of
Sherman Blvd. and McCracken Ave. Here we catch up with each other,
what is going on with our church, and discuss future plans. Also,
since we enjoy each other's company, we get together on the third
Tuesday of each month. We may brown bag our lunch and watch a
movie at church or have a pot luck or enjoy a picnic at Muskegon Channel
or go out for lunch at a local restaurant. We
are very fortunate to have our very own personal Tour Guide --
"RADAR" -- Pastor Dwight Reed. With our guide, we have
traveled to many interesting places. Just a few are the
following: Noel, State Capital, Van Andel Museum, Ford Museum,
White Caps game, Meijer Gardens, Cabin in the Woods, White Pine Village,
the Shack, Shipshewanna, International Aid. Please
come and join us -- we would love
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BIBLE
CORRESPONDENCE
FELLOWSHIP
A
wonderful Bible study, done by mail, founded by
Joe
Mason, that we are blessed to take
part in. Carolyn Raymond is the Director of Bible
Correspondence Fellowship, and she, along with four other Berean
members, corrects the studies as the students complete them.
This
ministry includes Bible studies, correspondence, answers to questions,
encouragement, and birthday and Christmas cards for the students.
We
are thankful for those members of our church who contribute to this
ministry through Faith Promise giving. Without
their support this ministry would not be possible.
SUNSHINE
MINISTRIES
Under the leadership of
Judy Dodson, this group was begun with the mission of making and
delivering baskets of gifts to people who need a pick-me-up. Each
is tailored to the individual and offers a bit of sunshine to those
undergoing trials and illnesses, those who have had a new baby,
and even to our servicemen. The gals exchange duties on a
monthly basis with one doing the packing and two the delivering.
They stay to chat with each person, if so desired, also have a card
ministry, and deliver meat and cheese trays for funerals.
WIDOWS AGAPE
FELLOWSHIP
A ministry, under the
leadership of Pat Apel, that has
been around awhile and going strong, these ladies meet at various
restaurants on the third Friday of each month, with the primary focus
being Christian Fellowship! With an average attendance of 25-30
and two or three new people each time, they have Bible study, hymn
singing, and each buys her own lunch. Sometimes there are trips for special events.
These ladies have a
wonderful "ministry within a ministry", called Faithful Pals.
These pairs of friends stay in touch with each other by phone, visits,
and any number of ways.
ONLINE WITH
GOD
Online With God is the online
prayer line for our church. When requests are submitted through the church
office or by individuals, they are sent out to over 60 members of the prayer
line for immediate and confidential prayer. This is an excellent way to
"stay in touch" with our church family throughout the week and to
remind us to support each other through prayer.
This great ministry,
under the leadership of Joyce Storms, gets out prayer requests and
praise in a hurry via email.
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There are so many
more, including our TEACHERS, HELPERS, PRAISE CHOIR, CLEAN-UP, LIBRARIAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR, SHUT-IN
VISITATION, TECHNICIANS, COOKS, and SO MANY OTHERS .... there is no lack of ways to serve the
Lord and one another.
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