BeFree Church
Weekly Worship: July 9, 2023
Locations & Times
BeFree Barrington
118 Church St, Barrington, NH 03825, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Welcome! (tap to expand)
Welcome! If you’re visiting in person, watching online, or are new to BeFree, we're glad you're here! Please visit https://befree.church/barrington-card to let us know you joined us.
Students ages 5 through 4th grade are excused during our greeting time to attend DIG on the lower level. If your student isn't registered for DIG, please fill out our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-digform.
For parents of kids ages birth through four, our childcare center is available to you. Our service streams live on the quiet room television for parents who need to be with their kids.
Students ages 5 through 4th grade are excused during our greeting time to attend DIG on the lower level. If your student isn't registered for DIG, please fill out our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-digform.
For parents of kids ages birth through four, our childcare center is available to you. Our service streams live on the quiet room television for parents who need to be with their kids.
Communication E-Card (tap to expand)
Are you new to our in-person gatherings or livestream? Do you have a prayer request? Do you want to get connected with a small group? Fill out our electronic communication card at https://befree.church/barrington-card with as much or as little information as you'd like. The form is automatically delivered to our office inbox where someone will connect with you.
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Visit http://barrington.befree.church for sermon audio and video, news, resources, and more!
Giving (tap to expand)
We’ve established several ways you can give to BeFree wherever you are and whenever it works for you.
• At the Church: If you're at our building and you came prepared to give, please use one of the wall-mounted offering boxes.
• On your Phone or Tablet: Download the PushPay app from your device’s app store. Search for BeFree Community Church, and add it to your favorites list.
• Online: Visit http://give.befree.church to be redirected to our online giving site.
• By Mail: Mail a check to PO Box 618, Barrington, NH 03825.
• At the Church: If you're at our building and you came prepared to give, please use one of the wall-mounted offering boxes.
• On your Phone or Tablet: Download the PushPay app from your device’s app store. Search for BeFree Community Church, and add it to your favorites list.
• Online: Visit http://give.befree.church to be redirected to our online giving site.
• By Mail: Mail a check to PO Box 618, Barrington, NH 03825.
Habakkuk 1: What’s God doing when life gets too heavy?
Chapter 1: God can use bad times to bring about His good plans.
Exegetically - This is what is going on in the Scripture then.
Habakkuk Questions
“Why do you make me look (ra’ah)? Why do you tolerate (nabat) wrong? 1:3
God Answers
“Look at (ra’ah) the nations and watch (nabat) 1:5
The awful mystery of God’s plan
“I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwelling places not their own.”
Habakkuk problem of perspective
“O LORD, are you not from everlasting?”
Habakkuk guided and grounded in his faith allows God to overcome his dismay.
“My God, my Holy One…O LORD…O Rock, you have ordained them to punish.”
Exegetically - This is what is going on in the Scripture then.
Habakkuk Questions
“Why do you make me look (ra’ah)? Why do you tolerate (nabat) wrong? 1:3
God Answers
“Look at (ra’ah) the nations and watch (nabat) 1:5
The awful mystery of God’s plan
“I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwelling places not their own.”
Habakkuk problem of perspective
“O LORD, are you not from everlasting?”
Habakkuk guided and grounded in his faith allows God to overcome his dismay.
“My God, my Holy One…O LORD…O Rock, you have ordained them to punish.”
Homiletically: This is what the Scripture means for us now.
We often have a limited perspective in difficult times.
2 How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence.
Reality = good times and bad times are the normal way of life in a broken world God is repairing in Christ.
We can respond faithfully in all our situations.
12 O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who are eternal—surely you do not plan to wipe us out? O Lord, our Rock, you have sent these Babylonians to correct us, to punish us for our many sins.
Habakkuk demonstrates for us a bold and honest faith that is deeply relational with God
“How long?” - Psalms 6, 13, 79, 89
“Why do you…?” - Psalms 10, 44, 74
We often have a limited perspective in difficult times.
2 How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence.
Reality = good times and bad times are the normal way of life in a broken world God is repairing in Christ.
We can respond faithfully in all our situations.
12 O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who are eternal—surely you do not plan to wipe us out? O Lord, our Rock, you have sent these Babylonians to correct us, to punish us for our many sins.
Habakkuk demonstrates for us a bold and honest faith that is deeply relational with God
“How long?” - Psalms 6, 13, 79, 89
“Why do you…?” - Psalms 10, 44, 74
Two wrong responses toward God in bad times:
Cynicism =
Legalism =
Consumerism =
Right response: Honest dialogue with God is a necessary part of our faith formation = loving God.
Cynicism =
Legalism =
Consumerism =
Right response: Honest dialogue with God is a necessary part of our faith formation = loving God.
God has total perspective and a redemptive plan at work for ultimate good.
5 The Lord replied, “Look around at the nations; look and be amazed! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it. 6 I am raising up the Babylonians, a cruel and violent people.
Our question to God is “How long are you going to keep tolerating bad in this world?”
God’s answer is “For a while, until it completes my purposes for Christ’s redemptive good.”
5 The Lord replied, “Look around at the nations; look and be amazed! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it. 6 I am raising up the Babylonians, a cruel and violent people.
Our question to God is “How long are you going to keep tolerating bad in this world?”
God’s answer is “For a while, until it completes my purposes for Christ’s redemptive good.”
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/habakkuk/
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
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Spaghetti Dinner
Join us for a spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, July 19 from 6-8pm. Childcare will not be provided, but all ages are welcome to join. Feel free to bring a game to share after the meal.
To attend, please RSVP by Sunday, July 16 at http://befree.church/spaghetti-dinner.
To attend, please RSVP by Sunday, July 16 at http://befree.church/spaghetti-dinner.
BeFree Softball
BeFree is looking for more players for this year's softball league! Interested in joining the roster? Email Steve Garvin <ranger8797@gmail.com> or Paul Stewart <Stewart.L.Paul@gmail.com> for info on the season schedule.
Golfing Group: Tuesdays at Nippo
Calling all golfers! Our golfing group meets Tuesdays at 5pm at Nippo. Join us for a round! Contact Pat Bell for info: <pbellgolf60@gmail.com> or 603-892-5808.
Seeking New Musicians
Do you play an instrument? Our Worship Team is looking for a few more musicians! Email Amberle Bennett <amberleb.20@gmail.com> for info.
Tech Team Volunteers Needed
Are you tech savvy? Want to make an immediate impact at church? Our tech team is looking for a few more people interested in learning the ropes for running sound, video, or slides. Contact Peter Poole <ppoole118@gmail.com> for more information!
End 68 Hours of Hunger
BeFree supports End 68 Hours of Hunger! Leave donations in our bin inside the door on the parking lot level anytime. For shopping ideas, visit https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/donate.