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North Platte Berean Church

Is Christianity shrinking?

Is Christianity shrinking?

Quick – why did Jesus come to earth? A common response probably has something to do with Him dying for sins. Why, then, does Jesus say, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God…I was sent for this purpose"? What is this good news? this kingdom? And what does it have to do with Jesus dying on a cross and coming back to life 3 days later? Turns out, God's kingdom is full of surprises. And yet, for careful readers of the Bible, these are actually truths we might have expected – truths like "brokenness is the path to true freedom" or "accepting messiness brings deep contentment." As we explore just a few of the many surprising expectations of this kingdom, we'll discover, too, the surprising power it offers to live well in our current reality.

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

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https://npberean.org/cc

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More Details

LATEST UPDATES
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: npberean.org/covid-19

NEW HERE?
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 Tue. 1:30-2:30p for staff meeting).
Find out more: Text npconnect to 97000, visit npberean.org, email npberean@npberean.org, or call 308-532-7448.

FOR FAMILIES
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).
Kids Connect (infant-grade 5): 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 (grades 6-12): Meet at Garage Café (across Vine St.) – main gatherings Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p; middle school also meets Sundays at 11a in the Upper Rooms. (No middle school today, Sun 3/21.)

Giving

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
This Week's Sermon: Is Christianity shrinking?
What does the sower tell us?
What does the seed tell us?
What does the harvest tell us?
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 https://npberean.org/grow for a few simple ideas you can use to get started today!

Tips for Small Groups

• Latest recommendations for connecting in this time of social distancing: https://npberean.org/group-recs

• Simple ideas for leading your group: https://npberean.org/grow

Next Week's Sermon

We'll be celebrating Palm Sunday next week and our question will appropriately be titled, "What is Palm Sunday?" We'll be exploring that account of the week before Christ's death (and resurrection) as well as locating ourselves in the story. We might just be shocked at what we find out.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A1-16&version=ESV