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Welcome to 17:11, A Blog for Berea's Family!

Inspired by Acts 17:11, where the Berean believers are commended for their passion for God's Word and their diligent study, this blog is here to encourage and help you connect. Each week, you'll find information on upcoming events, highlights from church activities, ministry opportunities, and ways to pray for our church family. Our prayer is that through this blog, you'll become more like those early Bereans, eager to grow in your faith and be more connected to our church family as we journey together toward Christlikeness.


Berea Update for January 16, 2026

As we approach an important weekend in the life of our church, this week’s blog invites us to pause and reflect on what the church is truly called to be. You’ll find a seven-day devotional rooted in Scripture, along with updates on upcoming events and ways we can pray for one another as we seek to honor Christ together.

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Berea Update for January 9, 2026

As the calendar turns to 2026, we aren't sure what the year ahead has for us! But, the Bible gives us confidence that God is in control! Check out this week's blog for some new year's thoughts and also to learn more about upcoming events.

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Berea Update for December 24, 2025

The final week of Advent turns our hearts toward love—the love that sent Jesus into the world to save sinners and restore what was broken. Christmas reminds us that God’s love is not merely a feeling, but a gracious gift revealed in Christ. May this week’s reflections draw our hearts to worship and shape the way we love others. We hope to see you today at 4:30 PM for our Christmas Eve Service, and again on Sunday morning!

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Berea Update for December 19, 2025

The third week of Advent turns our hearts toward joy—the kind of joy that remains steady even when life feels heavy. Jesus came to bring good news of great joy for all people, a joy that flows from salvation and the presence of God with us. May this week’s reflections help us rediscover a joy that endures and points our hearts toward Christ.

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Berea Update for December 12, 2025

As we enter the second week of Advent, we’re reminded that Christ came to bring true peace—peace with God, peace within, and peace with others—even in a season that often feels hurried, heavy, or emotionally unsettled. As we move through this week, may the Prince of Peace calm our hearts, steady our minds, and draw our focus back to the hope of Christmas.

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Berea Update for December 5, 2025

Christmas is right around the corner! In this week's blog, we start our advent devotional focusing on the topic of hope! Check this out, and find out details about upcoming events in this week's blog!

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Berea Update for November 21, 2025

Thanksgiving is this week, and we have so much to be thankful for! Read my thoughts on this, and check out information about upcoming events in this week's blog!

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Berea Update for November 14, 2025

This week, I explain what ordination is and why it matters as we approach my ordination council on Thursday. I’m grateful for your prayers and support throughout this process. I hope you’ll join us to observe the questions, discussions, and encouragement that come from godly leaders seeking to affirm a pastoral calling.

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Berea Update for November 7, 2025

This upcoming week, we celebrate veterans on Veterans' Day. As believers, there is a lot that we can learn from our veterans and their sacrifice! Read this week's devotional and information about upcoming events in this week's blog update!

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Berea Update for October 31, 2025

This weekend is the end of Daylight Savings Time for the year, so don't forget to "fall back" on Saturday night! That's got me thinking about time this week though, and how God is sovereign over it. Check out this week's devotion and other upcoming events in this week's blog!

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