BeFree Church: Barrington
Weekly Worship: January 21, 2024
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.
Mark 1:9-15 - God as Triune Being
Interesting note: “he saw the heavens splitting apart” = same word used in Mark 15:38
“You may ask, “if we cannot imagine a three-personal Being, what is the good of talking about Him?” Well, there isn’t any good talking about Him. The thing that matters is being actually drawn into that three-personal life, and that may begin at any time…” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
“You may ask, “if we cannot imagine a three-personal Being, what is the good of talking about Him?” Well, there isn’t any good talking about Him. The thing that matters is being actually drawn into that three-personal life, and that may begin at any time…” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
A world created by a Triune God has some Wild Implications on reality:
(Adapted from Jesus the King by Tim Keller)
God’s Reality is Like a Dance
Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on himlike a dove. 11 And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
C.S Lewis “In Christianity god is not a static thing…but a dynamic, pulsating activity, a life, almost a kind of drama. Almost, if you will not think me irreverent, a kind of dance.”
Cornelius Plantinga adds, “The persons within God exalt each other, commune with each other, and defer to one another…Each diving person harbors the others at the center of his being. In constant movement of overture and acceptance, each person envelops and encircles the others…God’s interior life overflows with regard for others.”
(Adapted from Jesus the King by Tim Keller)
God’s Reality is Like a Dance
Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on himlike a dove. 11 And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
C.S Lewis “In Christianity god is not a static thing…but a dynamic, pulsating activity, a life, almost a kind of drama. Almost, if you will not think me irreverent, a kind of dance.”
Cornelius Plantinga adds, “The persons within God exalt each other, commune with each other, and defer to one another…Each diving person harbors the others at the center of his being. In constant movement of overture and acceptance, each person envelops and encircles the others…God’s interior life overflows with regard for others.”
So God Created Us for the Dance
Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News…The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”
Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News…The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”
How We Get into the Divine Dance
12 The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness,13 where he was tempted by Satan for forty days.
Genesis 1-3 - the 1st Adam faced temptation in the Garden about a Tree and chose to disobey God
Romans 5 - the 2nd Adam Jesus, obeys about the Tree = this time it is a Cross
“Now Adam is a symbol, a representation of Christ, who was yet to come.15 But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift…18 Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.
Three Reality Check Ins about the Dance:
12 The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness,13 where he was tempted by Satan for forty days.
Genesis 1-3 - the 1st Adam faced temptation in the Garden about a Tree and chose to disobey God
Romans 5 - the 2nd Adam Jesus, obeys about the Tree = this time it is a Cross
“Now Adam is a symbol, a representation of Christ, who was yet to come.15 But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift…18 Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.
Three Reality Check Ins about the Dance:
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
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Youth Group Spring Schedule Now Available!
Our tentative spring semester schedule for youth group is out now! Check it out here: https://befree.church/barrington-calendar?tag=youth-group&category=barrington. Grades 7-12 welcome!
Help BeFree MOPS Expand its Ministry!
BeFree MOPS has a waiting list of moms looking to be welcomed in, but we need more women to join us in children’s ministry to make this ministry happen. 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.
Come be part of the team: email the MOPS Coordinators <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.
Come be part of the team: email the MOPS Coordinators <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!