Current Events In the Life of the Church
June 3, 2023

VBS Decorations – 9:00a-12:00pm
Where:
- Fellowship Center
When:
- Every Saturday morning until June 24
Who:
- Everyone! If you can hold a paint brush and paint between the lines, then WE NEED YOU!
- Most volunteers will be doing the basic coloring.
- Then the talented artists in our congregation will come behind us and add shading and outlines to bring the decorations to life!
Join this FB group for even more info:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2095481487236665
June 4, 2023

Pre-Membership Class – 2:30-7:15p
Where:
- Room E101 (Pastor Mike’s classroom)
When (choose one of the following dates):
- June 04, 2023
- August 27, 2023
- October 29, 2023
Who:
- If you are new to Berean, please consider joining us in our pre-membership class
- There is no commitment to join, however, completion of this class is a requirement for membership
- Come and learn more about who we are and what we believe!
Details:
- Please pick up and read “Steps Before First Class” and read this booklet before attending class
- Booklets are available in the narthex, in the atrium, and on the back wall of the auditorium
- Free childcare and dinner is provided
- Dress is casual but be prepared for Individual and family pictures to be taken for the church database
How to register:
- Mark your white connection card – or –
- Call the church office at 910-868-5156 – or –
- Send an email to jan.scott@bbcfnc.org
- Let us know how many adults/children will be attending
POC:
- Jan Scott – 910-633-3835 – jan.scott@bbcfnc.org
Baby Shower – Kalisa Fitch – 3:00-4:30pm
What:
- Kalisa is registered at the following
- Babylist.com – click here
Where:
- In Room E107 (NOTE: this is Pastor Sean’s NEW Sunday School classroom!)
Who:
- All ladies of the church are encouraged to come
POC:
- Taelor Barnes – 910-551-8495
VBS Volunteer Meeting – 4:00-5:00pm
Where:
- Room E101 (Pastor Mike’s classroom)
When:
- March 26, 2023
- April 23, 2023
- May 21, 2023
- June 11, 2023
Who:
- All potential volunteers are asked to attend each meeting as the topics will change for each meeting
- Childreen ages 13+ may volunteer to help!
We need help in a variety of roles:
- Class Leaders
- Class Assistants
- Rally Team (Worship and Songs)
- Nursery
- Games
- Crafts
- Snacks
- Registration
- Teaching
- Science
- Bounce House Monitors
- Security
- Verse Room Monitors
POC:
- Pastor Brian Howell – 937-474-0685
Click HERE to sign up to volunteer for VBS! Help change the life of a child!
STEM Camp – 9:00a-3:30p
Where:
- Berean Baptist Academy – Elementary School
Who:
- Open to current K5 through rising 7th grade students.
- Opportunities for Leaders in Training (7-8th grade)
- Opportunities for Leadership Interns (9-12th grade)
POC:
- POC: Candice Kellett – candice.kellett@bbafnc.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION click HERE to go to the BBA website
June 13, 2023

Blood Drive – 11:00a-5:00p
Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center
Where:
- The Cape Fear Valley Bloodmobile will be parked outside the main entrance to the church (Narthex).
When:
- Tuesday June 13, 2023
- Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes between 11:00a and 5:00p
Who:
- Anyone 16 years of age or older is eligible to give!
- Please bring a photo identification.
- FDA rules now allow more people to donate…even if they were in Europe between 1980-1996.
Details:
- Save up to 3 lives with each pint of blood donated
- All blood types are needed
- The blood donated here will stay in the 4-county area of Bladen, Cumberland, Hoke, and Harnett counties
How to make an appointment:
- Call the church office at 910-868-5156 – or –
- Send an email to jan.scott@bbcfnc.org
- WALK-INS are WELCOME too!
POC:
- Jan Scott – 910-633-3835 – jan.scott@bbcfnc.org
Men’s Steakout
Cost:
- Adults – $15.00
- Dependents – $10.00
What/When/Where:
- Soccer @4:30 in the multi-purpose room (due to maintenance on the BBA ball field)
- Dinner @6:15 in the fellowship center
- Preaching @7:30 in the auditorium
- Basketball and dessert @ 8:30 in the multi-purpose room
Who:
- All men and boys in the church are invited to attend
- Bring your friends, neighbors, co-workers
POC:
- POC: Pastor Mike Boarts – 910-988-9128
To Register click HERE
We’re Going to the Zoo!
SIGN UP REQUIRED BY JUNE 5th!!
Who:
- Children of all ages are invited (0-99+)
- Maximum 52 participants – first-come, first-serve
What:
- Travel by bus to the North Carolina Zoo
- Participate in a Ed ZOO cation activity
When:
- Monday, June 19th
- Depart the church at 8:00a/arrive at the zoo at approximately 9:30a
- Depart the zoo at 3:00p/arrive back at the church at approximately 4:30p
Cost:
- All Participants – $10.00
- Includes
- cost of bus trip
- entry fee to the zoo
- Private “Ed ZOO cation” class
- age-appropriate bag lunch (multiple options – see registration form)
POC:
- POC: Amanda Schade – 262-930-8112
To Register click HERE
Vacation Bible School 2023
Keepers of the Kingdom
When:
- Monday-Thursday, 8:30a-12:30p
Who:
- Open to students ages 5 to those completing 6th grade
- Spread the word! Bring your friends, cousins, neighbors!
T-Shirt Colors for each day:
- Monday – Purple
- Tuesday – Yellow
- Wednesday – Teal
- Thursday – Burgundy
POC:
- POC: Pastor Brian Howell – 937-474-0685
FOR MORE INFORMATION click HERE
Teen Camp @ Camp Anchorage
Where:
- The Anchorage Camp – 412 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
Who:
- Open to students who have completed 7th through 12th grade
POC:
- POC: Pastor Brian Howell – 937-474-0685
FOR MORE INFORMATION click HERE
Junior Camp @ Camp Anchorage
Where:
- The Anchorage Camp – 412 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
Who:
- Open to students who have completed 2nd through 6th grade
POC:
- POC: Pastor Brian Howell – 937-474-0685
FOR MORE INFORMATION click HERE
July 30, 2023

Members’ Meeting
After the evening service
All members are encouraged to attend
Discussion:
- 2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Review
- Membership Update
- Proposal to the church