July 20, 2021

Dear Berean Family,

C.T. Studd wrote a booklet called Chocolate Soldiers. I know some people who will fight for chocolate, but this is not what he had in mind. We are in a spiritual battle. Having peace with God does not mean we have a peaceful life. The Bible doesn’t say we have peace with the devil, peace with the world, peace with the flesh or peace with sin. Life is still a battle for the believer, but instead of fighting against God, we fight with Him. Some Christians come to believe that the Christian life should be one of ease, so when the battle comes, they melt like chocolate soldiers in the heat of trouble. Romans tells us the person who understands the Gospel will actually endure and grow in trials. By the way, you don’t have to be an angry, hateful Christian to fight these battles. Our weapons are not carnal, fleshly weapons like guns, propaganda, and hate, but love, truth, and kindness. We have the joy of knowing we do not fight in our own strength, but in God’s, and His Gospel overcomes the hardest heart with grace.

There are several special days coming: 

  • We have restarted our Sunday School. Sunday service will be from 10-11 and Sunday School from 11:15-12:00. 

    • An adult class will meet in the auditorium

    • The Ladies of Excellence will meet in their classroom

    • Teens will meet in the New Life Teen room

    • Children will meet in the Junior classroom

    • A nursery will be available for babies and toddlers

  • All this week, is VBS setup. If you can help, please contact Phil Minich (630-247-8601).

  • Next week, July 26-30 will be VBS each evening. Please, pray that the Lord will work in the hearts of children and families. This will mean that we will not have our regular prayer meeting on Wednesday because of the VBS going on, but please still pray that the Lord will work in families and children.

Here is our schedule of services:

Sunday morning: 10:00 AM service, live streamed and broadcast to the parking lot

11:15 AM Sunday School

Sunday evening: 6:00 PM service and New Life Teens

Wednesday evening: 7:00 PM No prayer meeting this week due to VBS

 

Lord willing, I (Steve) will be preaching this Sunday from Romans 5. On Sunday evening, we will have a shorter service following the series “Thinking Biblically.” Then we will have a time to help set up for VBS.

The Lord is at work at Berean. It is exciting. I personally am so glad He is working here. Keep praying. Please continue to call, encourage and pray for one another.  Phone a friend. It will encourage you both. Also, invite friends and family to come this Sunday. We love you and are praying for you.  

In Him, 

Pastor Steve


Berean Baptist Church