North Platte Berean Church
The Gifts of the Cradle
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
• Holiday schedule: Wed. 12/20 - Wed 1/3
• Blue Christmas: Wed. 12/20, 7-8 p.m., Auditorium
• Christmas Eve gatherings: Sun. 12/24, Auditorium
• Christmas Eve cookies: Sun. 12/24, 252 Room
• 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Sun. 1/7-Sat.1/27
For details, see https://npberean.org (scroll down to The Latest).
• Lost and Found: Mon. 12/18, Foyer
• Holiday schedule: Wed. 12/20 - Wed 1/3
• Blue Christmas: Wed. 12/20, 7-8 p.m., Auditorium
• Christmas Eve gatherings: Sun. 12/24, Auditorium
• Christmas Eve cookies: Sun. 12/24, 252 Room
• 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Sun. 1/7-Sat.1/27
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: Praise the Lord for the incredible generosity to help provide Tampuan Bibles for our brothers and sisters in Cambodia! Pray for the Tampuan Bible dedication event today and for our team’s safe return on 12/14. And pray that during Advent many people from our community who haven’t yet accepted Christ will join us and have their hearts captivated by the Good News!
• 24-7: Praise the Lord for the incredible generosity to help provide Tampuan Bibles for our brothers and sisters in Cambodia! Pray for the Tampuan Bible dedication event today and for our team’s safe return on 12/14. And pray that during Advent many people from our community who haven’t yet accepted Christ will join us and have their hearts captivated by the Good News!
Worship in Song
• O Come O Come Emmanuel – Maverick City Music
• Here I Am to Worship – The Worship Initiative
• O Little Town of Bethlehem – Jeremy Camp
• King of Kings – Hillsong Worship
• Here I Am to Worship – The Worship Initiative
• O Little Town of Bethlehem – Jeremy Camp
• King of Kings – Hillsong Worship
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
Supported Missionaries by NPBC
Today is the day when the Smedleys and Tampuan people in Cambodia (along with Andrea Melius and Jessica Stone) will celebrate the completion of the Tampuan New Testament. Please be in prayer for God's word to richly impact the Tampuan people. We partner in missions locally, regionally, and globally through prayer and financial support. Find out more about ways you can be involved!
https://npberean.org/missionsThis Week's Sermon: The Gifts of the Cradle
Through the cradle, we are given the gift of God _______ us.
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Through the cradle, we are given the gift of God ______ us.
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Through the cradle, we are given the gift of God ______ us.
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Baptisms SOON - Sun 12/31, 9:15 gathering
We'll be baptizing Lanelle Stumf at 9:15 a.m.
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/beyond3. How did Jesus change the way God is “with us”?
• Read Matthew 4:1-11. How did the temptations Jesus endured help him relate to us?
Talk it out
• What emotions stir within you as you think about God coming to be with you personally?
• Why do we hesitate to draw near to God, if he truly “gets us”? How does this look in your life?
Live it out
• Listen to “O Come O Come Emmanuel” this week and rejoice that God is with us.
• God is for us! What’s one new way you can draw nearer to God this week?
* 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/beyond3. How did Jesus change the way God is “with us”?
• Read Matthew 4:1-11. How did the temptations Jesus endured help him relate to us?
Talk it out
• What emotions stir within you as you think about God coming to be with you personally?
• Why do we hesitate to draw near to God, if he truly “gets us”? How does this look in your life?
Live it out
• Listen to “O Come O Come Emmanuel” this week and rejoice that God is with us.
• God is for us! What’s one new way you can draw nearer to God this week?
* 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
So far this Advent season we've seen how God drew near to humanity at Creation and the Cradle (first coming) of Jesus. Next week we'll explore how God again drew near to us and gave gifts through the Cross (and resurrection) of Christ. We'll explore Revelation 5 and delight as we see how Christ's cross earned a mighty victory and brought wonderful gifts for humanity!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rev+5&version=ESV