Current Events In the Life of the Church

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

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 (7-8^th grade)
• Opportunities for Leadership Interns (9-12^th grade)

POC:

• POC: Candice Kellett – candice.kellett@bbafnc.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION click HERE to go to the BBA website

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

Members’ Meeting

After the evening service

All members are encouraged to attend

Discussion:

• 2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Review
• Membership Update
• Proposal to the church

Look back frequently for more coming events!