North Platte Berean Church
Growing Devotion
Sometimes things can feel a bit fuzzy when it comes to who or what the church is exactly, or what its role should be in the world. The historical accounts in the book of Acts describe several key defining moments in the life of the early church – a gathered people, called out of darkness and empowered by the Holy Spirit, being transformed by the gospel into a community of people who seek to live out the values of God's kingdom. Discover how these early defining moments can also bring clarity for us, shaping us into the people God is creating us to be even still today.
Locations & Times
North Platte Berean Church
202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Sunday 6:00 PM
ConnectCard
Welcome! We'd love to connect with you and be a spiritual resource for you – please use this link to fill out a ConnectCard.
https://npberean.org/ccLatest updates on gatherings
• In-person gatherings: 8a, 9:30a, 11a, & 6p – info and health guidelines at npberean.org/in-person
• Digital gathering: 9:30a – facebook.com/npberean (replay anytime)
• More details at npberean.org/covid-19
• Digital gathering: 9:30a – facebook.com/npberean (replay anytime)
• More details at npberean.org/covid-19
Giving at NPBC
• On Sunday: use wooden boxes at back of auditorium
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: text any amount to 84321
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
• Online: npberean.org/give
• Text: text any amount to 84321
• Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
Creating Spaces – 2K22
We believe that by 2022, through God's grace and power, we will see 2,000 people baptized and growing in relationship with Jesus through the Word, prayer, and community.
How can you play a part? Pray for those who don’t yet know Jesus, and share your life with them so they can experience good news through your words and actions.
See npberean.org/s/Pray-and-Share-2019.jpg or even more possibilities at npberean.org/creating-spaces
How can you play a part? Pray for those who don’t yet know Jesus, and share your life with them so they can experience good news through your words and actions.
See npberean.org/s/Pray-and-Share-2019.jpg or even more possibilities at npberean.org/creating-spaces
Children and students
• Kids Connect (infant-5th grade): Available during 9:30 & 11a gatherings. Check-in at 252 area east of Commons or First Look area upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings. At-home resources: npberean.org/kids-connect-at-home
• Sola (6th-12th grade): Meet at Garage Café (across Vine St.) – main gatherings Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p; middle school also meets Sundays at 11a.
• Sola (6th-12th grade): Meet at Garage Café (across Vine St.) – main gatherings Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p; middle school also meets Sundays at 11a.
Mother's Room
A private room where you can care for your baby and still see and engage the gathering – north of auditorium (follow signs).
Need a Bible?
Free Bibles at information center in Commons.
Sound levels
Assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth in back of auditorium.
Office hours
Mon.-Thu. 9a-4p (closed Thu. 12-2p for staff meeting)
New here? Looking to connect?
Lots of ways to find out more:
• Text npconnect to 97000
• Visit npberean.org
• Email npberean@npberean.org
• Call 308-532-7448
And don't forget to fill out a ConnectCard: npberean.org/cc
• Text npconnect to 97000
• Visit npberean.org
• Email npberean@npberean.org
• Call 308-532-7448
And don't forget to fill out a ConnectCard: npberean.org/cc
This week's sermon:
Growing Devotion
Growing Devotion
Are we devoted to the right things?
“It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
― C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
Cut hearts exude awe and generosity
Cut hearts exude gladness and unity
Talk It Over
Keep growing in your relationship with Jesus through the Word, prayer, and community!
• Reach out to a few people you already know – friends, coworkers, etc. – and find a time when you can connect each week. (Note: Due to the pandemic, we're recommending groups of 4-7.)
• Not sure how to start the conversation? Head to npberean.org/grow for a few simple ideas you can use to get started today!
https://npberean.org/grow• Reach out to a few people you already know – friends, coworkers, etc. – and find a time when you can connect each week. (Note: Due to the pandemic, we're recommending groups of 4-7.)
• Not sure how to start the conversation? Head to npberean.org/grow for a few simple ideas you can use to get started today!
Tips for small groups
Here are our latest recommendations for small groups (esp. Grow Groups) on how to connect in this time of social distancing.
https://npberean.org/group-resources/2020/9/6/recommendations-for-groups-updated-96Next Week's Text
We've freely received the most incredible gift in the universe - renewed right relationship with God! He now gives us opportunity to share this gift with others, but will we miss it altogether because we're not watching? Will we look closely for those chances? And when we see them, will we seize them? In Acts 3, the early church modeled for us how we can be seizing opportunities to bear witness about the greatness of Jesus Christ.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+3&version=ESV