BeFree Church
Weekly Worship: October 8, 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.
Find Us Online (tap to expand)
Follow us:
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BeFreeBarrington)
• Twitter (https://twitter.com/befreechurch)
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/befreebarrington)
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BeFreeChurch)
Visit http://barrington.befree.church for sermon audio and video, news, resources, and more!
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BeFreeBarrington)
• Twitter (https://twitter.com/befreechurch)
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/befreebarrington)
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BeFreeChurch)
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.
John 5:31-47 - Living Like Jesus: Know the Point of God’s Word
Jesus confronts the self-righteous Pharisees and their misconstrued use of Scripture.
• They studied it to develop rules for behavior = human metrics
• They studied it to debate and discuss differences
• They studied it to know the Scriptures
• They studied it but did not know God.
• They studied it to develop rules for behavior = human metrics
• They studied it to debate and discuss differences
• They studied it to know the Scriptures
• They studied it but did not know God.
Context John 5-10
Sabbath Festival in Jerusalem - ch 5
Passover Festival in Galilee - ch 6
Tabernacles Festival in Jerusalem - ch 7-8
Hanukkah Festival in Jerusalem - ch10
Sabbath Festival in Jerusalem - ch 5
Passover Festival in Galilee - ch 6
Tabernacles Festival in Jerusalem - ch 7-8
Hanukkah Festival in Jerusalem - ch10
Why read the Bible? Because in it we get to find and know Jesus = the full life only He offers.
Jesus makes the case for His Identity based on God’s Word
31 “If I were to testify on my own behalf, my testimony would not be valid.
A Personal witness = evidence of a transformed life
“John was like a burning and shining lamp”
The Biblical witness = evidence of God’s revelation
“my teaching and miracles…The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.”
Jesus makes the case for His Identity based on God’s Word
31 “If I were to testify on my own behalf, my testimony would not be valid.
A Personal witness = evidence of a transformed life
“John was like a burning and shining lamp”
The Biblical witness = evidence of God’s revelation
“my teaching and miracles…The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.”
Jesus makes the case for the Authority of Scripture as God’s Word
The Bible is not offering advice, not providing some best practices for us to choose from, it is the authoritative Word of God telling us how things really are, what life is all about, why we are here, where all life is going, how to know the God who made us, how to enjoy and invest the time we get.
Jesus makes the case for the Point of Scripture as God’s Word
Every part of Scripture points us to Jesus and His call upon our lives to follow Him: transformation not information.
“So with Christ. It is one thing to know doctrines of the incarnation and the atonement and a hundred others. It is another, more searching matter to know His heart for you.” Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly
“So with Christ. It is one thing to know doctrines of the incarnation and the atonement and a hundred others. It is another, more searching matter to know His heart for you.” Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
Tap to expand each item below to learn more about what's happening at BeFree.
Tap to expand each item below to learn more about what's happening at BeFree.
Fall Party: October 15
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 15! After the worship gathering, plan to join us for food, fellowship, and some competitive bidding to raise money for youth group activities this winter.
RSVP and sign up to help here: http://befree.church/fallparty
The Silent Auction happens during the Fall Party. You can help by donating gently used items or items of value like gift baskets, homemade jellies and jams, baked goods, craft items, services, gift cards, etc. and then bidding to win! Please bring your donated item(s) or service(s) downstairs before the 10am worship service begins on Sunday, October 15.
RSVP and sign up to help here: http://befree.church/fallparty
The Silent Auction happens during the Fall Party. You can help by donating gently used items or items of value like gift baskets, homemade jellies and jams, baked goods, craft items, services, gift cards, etc. and then bidding to win! Please bring your donated item(s) or service(s) downstairs before the 10am worship service begins on Sunday, October 15.
Men's Group: Saturdays at 8am
Men of all ages are invited to join us for coffee, fellowship, and a study time weekly on Saturday mornings at 8:00am. We’ll be reading and reviewing “Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers” by Dane Ortland. For more information, email Cliff Byrd <onebyrd@gmail.com>, call 619.578.1481, or connect with Cliff, Warren Hardy, or Liam Clinch.
To participate, we ask that you sign up at http://befree.church/mens-group so we can send you our weekly updates.
To participate, we ask that you sign up at http://befree.church/mens-group so we can send you our weekly updates.
BeFree MOPS Needs Your Help!
BeFree MOPS is looking for more volunteers who are willing to serve moms and minister to their children by serving in MOPS Kids. MOPS meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 9-11am at BeFree Barrington.
MOPS is also looking for "Mentor Moms" who are willing to provide support and encouragement to the moms during our meetings.
If either of these roles are of interest to you, please email befreemops@gmail.com for more info!
MOPS is also looking for "Mentor Moms" who are willing to provide support and encouragement to the moms during our meetings.
If either of these roles are of interest to you, please email befreemops@gmail.com for more info!
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.