North Platte Berean Church
Am I Fortunate?
What did Jesus actually teach? How do his priorities compare to those of our world today? In our DiscipleFLIP series, we're finding out more about Jesus' teaching by listening in on his famous “Sermon on the Plain” from Luke 6.
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/ccThe Latest
• Trunk or Treat – Fri. 10/27, Lincoln School
• Women’s Legacy Retreat – Sat. 10/28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (MST), New Hope Church, Ogallala
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Trunk or Treat – Fri. 10/27, Lincoln School
• Women’s Legacy Retreat – Sat. 10/28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (MST), New Hope Church, Ogallala
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
Gatherings and Office Info
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
• 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
• 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. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in east of Commons or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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
This Week's Sermon: Am I Fortunate?
Who is _______?
(welcome)
(welcome)
Who is _______?
(fortunate)
(fortunate)
"Prayer and Fasting" sermon (John Stone)
John's message from 9/3 goes into more depth on prayer & fasting.
https://npberean.org/npbc-sermons/2023/9/3/fasting-and-prayerFor more on fasting:
• chapter 10 in David Mathis's book Habits of Grace – free download: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/habits-of-grace
• John Piper's book A Hunger for God – free download: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/a-hunger-for-god
• chapter 10 in David Mathis's book Habits of Grace – free download: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/habits-of-grace
• John Piper's book A Hunger for God – free download: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/a-hunger-for-god
Pray for persecuted Christians - GCR
Get notified of current prayer needs of suffering Christians around the world with the Global Christian Relief prayer app.
https://globalchristianrelief.org/prayerapp/Pray for persecuted Christians - VOM
The Global Prayer Guide from Voice of the Martyrs also offers ways to pray for believers (and unbelievers!) in countries that are hostile to Christianity.
https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/Who is _______?
(unfortunate)
(unfortunate)
Baptisms – Today, 9:15 a.m. gathering
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus alone for salvation. Today we’re baptizing Isaac Margritz (by Mike Morrell) and Mateo Gaczewski (by Nate Lukas).
Baptism is a public witness of an internal reality, that the person has passed from death to life by trusting Jesus alone for salvation. Today we’re baptizing Isaac Margritz (by Mike Morrell) and Mateo Gaczewski (by Nate Lukas).
Talk 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
What did Jesus actually teach? How do his priorities compare to those of our world today? Next week we continue our DiscipleFLIP series, where we're finding out more about Jesus' teaching (this time on love and forgiveness!) as we continue listening in on his famous “Sermon on the Plain” from Luke 6.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A27-38&version=ESV