North Platte Berean Church
The Gifts of Creation
Each Christmas we remember the gift of Christ's first Advent – coming as a vulnerable baby. But we must also remember that the Incarnation was neither the start nor the end of Jesus' ministry to humanity. It began at Creation, continued at the Cradle, worked powerfully at the Cross (and Resurrection), and culminates in the Crown he will be given for his sacrifice. In each of these four aspects of Jesus' coming, God has given gifts to us. This Advent season, let's celebrate these amazing gifts from the Lord and respond with hearts full of worship to him!
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
• Lost and Found: Mon. 12/18, Foyer
• Blue Christmas: Wednesday, 12/20, 7-8 p.m., The Auditorium
• Christmas Eve gatherings: Sun. 12/24, auditorium
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Lost and Found: Mon. 12/18, Foyer
• Blue Christmas: Wednesday, 12/20, 7-8 p.m., The Auditorium
• Christmas Eve gatherings: Sun. 12/24, auditorium
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
Office Info
• Hours this week: 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
• Hours this week: 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
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
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
• Bibles: available free at information center
• Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
• PDF bulletin: npberean.org/sundayprint
Worship as a Family
• Mother's Room: Care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. –enter through east or southwest doors.
• Children (infant-grade 6): Kids Connect is available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in inside east doors or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
• Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. –enter through east or southwest doors.
Worship through Prayer
• Saturday evening: 7-7:30 p.m., meet at main office to start.
• 24-7: Pray for our team traveling to Cambodia to join the Tampuan Bible dedication event. They leave on 12/6 and return on 12/14, and the dedication takes place on 12/10. Pray for their travel, that their visit and the celebration would be a blessing to the Tampuan believers, and that Tampuan children across the province will grow up in homes where lives are transformed by the Living Word of God!
• 24-7: Pray for our team traveling to Cambodia to join the Tampuan Bible dedication event. They leave on 12/6 and return on 12/14, and the dedication takes place on 12/10. Pray for their travel, that their visit and the celebration would be a blessing to the Tampuan believers, and that Tampuan children across the province will grow up in homes where lives are transformed by the Living Word of God!
Worship in Song
• Manger Throne – Phil Wickham
• All Hail King Jesus – Bethel Music
• What a Beautiful Name – Hillsong
• Joy to the World – Jeremy Riddle
• All Hail King Jesus – Bethel Music
• What a Beautiful Name – Hillsong
• Joy to the World – Jeremy Riddle
Worship by Giving
• Sunday: Use wooden boxes by auditorium doors.
• 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: The Gifts of Creation
Supported Missionaries by NPBC
As Andrea Melius and Jessica Stone leave for Cambodia to celebrate the completion of the Tampuan New Testament with Jon & Kristen Smedley and the Tampuan believers, we want to take a moment to remind ourselves that we partner in missions locally, regionally, and globally through prayer and financial support. You can even find out more about ways you can be involved!
https://npberean.org/missionsGod gifted _____________
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God gifted _____________
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God gifted _____________
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Baptisms TODAY - Sun 12/3, 9:15 & 11 a.m. gatherings
We'll be baptizing Austin Dye and Vera Wehr at 9:15 a.m. as well as Haley Keck at 11 a.m.
Baptisms SOON - Sun 12/31, 9:15 gathering
We'll be baptizing Lanelle Stumf at 9:15 a.m.
We'll be baptizing Austin Dye and Vera Wehr at 9:15 a.m. as well as Haley Keck at 11 a.m.
Baptisms SOON - Sun 12/31, 9:15 gathering
We'll be baptizing Lanelle Stumf at 9:15 a.m.
Beyond Sunday
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• Watch this video: npberean.org/beyond1 to better understand Psalms. Then reread Psalm 8.
• What in God’s creation leaves you in awe? How can recognizing God’s glory help you feel more secure?
Talk it out
• What do you naturally look to for significance? Why do you think that is?
• How would believing you are created in God’s Image change the way you view your own significance?
Live it out
• God gifted us for stewardship. What one thing can you do this week to help another person flourish?
• Marvel in God’s majesty every morning by listening to “All Hail King Jesus” (npberean.org/beyond2).
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).
Growing with Jesus isn’t just for Sundays. Make it an everyday, everywhere, with everyone mission by going “beyond Sunday”!
Engage in these resources on your own and with your Grow Group*:
Think it out
• Watch this video: npberean.org/beyond1 to better understand Psalms. Then reread Psalm 8.
• What in God’s creation leaves you in awe? How can recognizing God’s glory help you feel more secure?
Talk it out
• What do you naturally look to for significance? Why do you think that is?
• How would believing you are created in God’s Image change the way you view your own significance?
Live it out
• God gifted us for stewardship. What one thing can you do this week to help another person flourish?
• Marvel in God’s majesty every morning by listening to “All Hail King Jesus” (npberean.org/beyond2).
* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg or contact Andrew (andrewwalker@npberean.org, 308-532-7448).
Next Week's Sermon
God truly is an amazing Gift-Giver! This advent we have the opportunity to celebrate him and how He drew near to humanity at Creation. Next we'll celebrate and consider the significance of the cradle by looking at Matthew's Gospel account of Christ's birth and then pairing that with the powerful message of Hebrews 4. What gifts did God give us through the cradle? How might that influence the way we live, celebrate, and worship today?
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matt+1%3A18-25%3B+heb+4%3A14-16&version=ESV