North Platte Berean Church
What is Love?
As school begins and many of us move back into routines, one routine we hope for everyone at NPBC is to be in community with other believers. On this Sunday we'll be officially launching our Fall Grow Group season with an emphasis on the fact that genuine love can only be displayed in our love for others. We hope you'll take time to connect with others before you leave today and consider how you might engage in community in the final months of 2023!
Locations & Times
North Platte Berean Church
202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Sunday 6:00 PM
ConnectCard
We’d love to connect and be a spiritual resource for you – please fill out a ConnectCard (in seat pocket or npberean.org/cc). If you’re new, bring it to the information center for a welcome gift.
https://npberean.org/ccMore Details
PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
NEW HERE?
• Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• Office hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Tue.1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
FOR FAMILIES
• Mother's Room: A private place to care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in east of Commons or upstairs from foyer. Fall launch TODAY (8/13). Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30
NEW HERE?
• Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• Office hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Tue.1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
• Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448
FOR FAMILIES
• Mother's Room: A private place to care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in east of Commons or upstairs from foyer. Fall launch TODAY (8/13). Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30
Giving
• On Sunday: use wooden boxes around the field and parking lot
• 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
God's Not Like That
Abundant life has nothing to do with money or prosperity or health. Abundant life has everything to do with a right view of God that sustains us, comforts us, and satisfies us through every season.
If you were on the "waiting list" for this book, they're in and you're welcome to come pick up the book in the foyer today or at the office sometime this week.
https://davidccook.org/books/gods-not-like-that/If you were on the "waiting list" for this book, they're in and you're welcome to come pick up the book in the foyer today or at the office sometime this week.
This Week's Sermon: What is Love?
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2.
(What is genuine love? Can love exist in isolation?)
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(What is genuine love? Can love exist in isolation?)
Genuine love is ___________ through ___________.
(possible, Jesus Christ)
(possible, Jesus Christ)
Genuine is _____________ in ________________.
(practiced, community)
(practiced, community)
Genuine love is ___________ by loving your ____________.
(proved, enemies)
(proved, enemies)
What is my next step of obedience?
Grow Group Season Launch
1. Check out "open groups" in Commons
2. npberean.org/gg
3. Use filter to find a group that wks
4. Interested? Click "Contact" to message leader
5. Ready to Give a group a try? Click "Request to join."
6. Questions? Fill out a Connect Card.
1. Check out "open groups" in Commons
2. npberean.org/gg
3. Use filter to find a group that wks
4. Interested? Click "Contact" to message leader
5. Ready to Give a group a try? Click "Request to join."
6. Questions? Fill out a Connect Card.
Find a Grow Group
Use this link to view all of the "open groups" that have space for others to join.
https://npberean.churchcenter.com/groups/grow-groups?enrollment=open_signup%2Crequest_to_join&filter=enrollmentTalk It Over
Visit npberean.org/grow-groups to find a group, start a group, or get more resources.
What was one thing from this week’s sharing that impacted/challenged me?
• Treasuring God: What is God showing me about himself?
• Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this?
• Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?
• Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?
Visit npberean.org/grow-groups to find a group, start a group, or get more resources.
What was one thing from this week’s sharing that impacted/challenged me?
• Treasuring God: What is God showing me about himself?
• Being Transformed: How is God challenging me to grow? What is my next step in this?
• Loving Others: Who do I have opportunity to live out these truths with this week?
• Pursuing Unity: How can we take a step in this area, to unite us more closely together?
Next Week's Sermon
The apostle Paul was prolific in planting churches in areas where the Gospel was previously unheard and one such place was the island of Crete off the coast of Greece. As a hub with many harbors and great reach into the ancient world, Paul strategically launched a network of churches on Crete. The churches, however, were quickly in danger from false teachers distorting the purity and simplicity of the Gospel - salvation through Christ alone by faith alone. Paul, therefore, assigns Titus to build up these churches by appointing elders who can rebuke those swayed by this false gospel and teach truth. He spends much of the letter explaining how believers in Christ comprise a new household and even a new humanity through their faith in Christ alone. As we study Titus, we’ll see how authentic faith must inevitably make a difference in our practice of godliness. And when we fail, we have a wonderful Savior who has brought us into his house – into a new way of living – the true Good Life!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A1-4&version=ESV