BeFree Church: Barrington
Weekly Worship: June 23, 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.
The Joy of Christian Community
Background of Philippian Church
• Church established during Paul’s 2nd missionary journey, ~ AD49.
• Roman colony, no Jewish community mentioned.
• Church members; Lydia, the jailor’s family, and possibly the slave girl – all Gentiles.
• Church established during Paul’s 2nd missionary journey, ~ AD49.
• Roman colony, no Jewish community mentioned.
• Church members; Lydia, the jailor’s family, and possibly the slave girl – all Gentiles.
Introduction - 1:1-2
Authors = Paul & Timothy
Audience/Recipients = Philippian church, all the saints, leaders and deacons
Greeting = customary grace (charis) & peace (shalom)
Authors = Paul & Timothy
Audience/Recipients = Philippian church, all the saints, leaders and deacons
Greeting = customary grace (charis) & peace (shalom)
Joy & Thanksgiving – deep down in my heart! - 1:3-8
Paul’s deep and personal connection with the Philippian church
• Vs. 3 – Every time I think of you...
• Vs. 4 – Whenever I pray,...
• Vs. 7 – ...you have a special place in my heart.
But why???
• Vs. 5 – “For you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.”
“The active, renovating work of God gets traction in our lives by our intentional involvement with other followers of Christ”. – Chris Clinch
Paul’s deep and personal connection with the Philippian church
• Vs. 3 – Every time I think of you...
• Vs. 4 – Whenever I pray,...
• Vs. 7 – ...you have a special place in my heart.
But why???
• Vs. 5 – “For you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.”
“The active, renovating work of God gets traction in our lives by our intentional involvement with other followers of Christ”. – Chris Clinch
Prayer & Encouragement to Grow - 1:9-11
Overflowing love with:
• Knowledge – intellectual comprehension
• Understanding – experiential, practical discernment
Reflecting on Christian Communities
Overflowing love with:
• Knowledge – intellectual comprehension
• Understanding – experiential, practical discernment
Reflecting on Christian Communities
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
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Options Drive: Bottles Due
Options, a faith-based, non-profit pregnancy and sexual health resource center and clinic in Rochester, is holding its annual baby bottle drive. If you forgot to turn in your bottle last week, please bring it to the church at your earliest convenience.
Golfing Group Meets Tuesdays
Our golfing group meets Tuesdays at 5pm at Nippo Lake Golf Club. Join us for a round! Contact Pat Bell for info: <pbellgolf60@gmail.com> or 603-892-5808.