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Be a Comforter

Be a Comforter

We’re really uncomfortable with the idea that an all-powerful, all-loving God could stop suffering but doesn’t. But could he have a reason for allowing suffering that we don’t know about or don’t acknowledge as valuable? Join in as we explore what we can learn from the story of one famous sufferer in the Bible about how to face life (and God) When Trouble Comes.

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

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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/cc
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“Unoffendable” - Men's Group: Wed. 10/2-12/3, 6-7 a.m.
Berean Fundamentals - Catch: Mon. 10/7-11/25, 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Family By Design: Fri. 10/11, 6-8 p.m. & Sat. 10/12, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
24 Hours Prayer and Fasting: Fri. 11/8, 6 p.m.-Sat. 11/9, 6 p.m.

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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

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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

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; activity bags at back of auditorium to help them engage.
Students (grades 6-12): Sola gathers on Wednesdays – middle school from 6-7:45 p.m. and high school from 7:30-9 p.m.

Worship through Prayer

Saturday evening: 7-7:30 p.m., meet at main office to start.
• Prayer space: Drop in anytime during office hours to pray quietly in the Auditorium.
• This week: Pray for Tuesday’s annual meeting with partners, that we would celebrate the Lord well and be an encouragement to one another. Ask God to protect and empower the ministry of the counselors in the Caring Center.

Worship in Song

Graves Into Gardens – Elevation Worship
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us – Austin Stone Worship
His Glory and My Good – CityAlight
Bless God – Bruce Ligertwood

Worship by Giving

Sunday: Use wooden boxes by auditorium doors.
Online: npberean.org/givenew
Text: Text any amount to 1-888-364-GIVE (4483).
Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
This Week's Sermon: Be a Comforter
Comfort ___________


(well)
Comfort ___________


(wisely)
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*, family, or a friend:

Grow
• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview video of Job: npberean.org/beyond23
• For additional ideas on how to help a suffering friend, read this article: npberean.org/beyond24

Share
• Today’s sermon encourages us to comfort those who are suffering. Who in your life is suffering right now? Consider how you can comfort them well this week? Then do it!
• Listen to “His Glory and My Good” (npberean.org/beyond25) with a suffering friend to encourage them to look to the Lord who is always trustworthy.

Connect
• Consider times that you have avoided those who are suffering. Why do we do that? Why is it so important to show up in these times?
• Discuss how considering the following questions before you speak to someone in pain help you to be a better friend. (Will my words build up/tear down? Am I addressing the need at this moment? Are my words truthful and full of grace?)
Explore Job 1:20-22, 2:7-10 together to prepare for next week’s sermon

* Connecting in community with other believers is crucial for spiritual growth. Explore group options at npberean.org/gg

Next Week's Sermon

When the storms of life come, there are two key errors we can make. One is we pretend everything is fine and never truly express the deep grief and hurt we're feeling. The other is we go overboard and let the pain essentially become our identity – we exalt our sorrow over everything else, ultimately even over God himself.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%201%3A6-2%3A10&version=ESV