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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 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.

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!

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!

Berea Update for October 24, 2025

We have several special guests coming this last week of Missions Month! Check out details and see information about other upcoming events in this week's update!

Berea Update for October 17, 2025

Dr. Matthew Bennett from Cedarville University will be coming this Sunday as our special guest for Missions Month. We look forward to hearing from him, as he shares from God's Word. Please check out the blog to find out more details about upcoming events as well!

Berea Update for October 10, 2025

We continue on in Missions Month with another special guest this week! Read all about him, and find out about more upcoming events in this week's blog!

Berea Update for October 3, 2025

This Sunday kicks off our annual Missions Month at the church! Learn about this week's speaker, and other activities going on at the church!

Berea Update for September 26, 2025

Another death of a Christian leader has got me thinking about our role to "carry the torch." Read my thoughts and find out important information about upcoming events in this week's blog!

Berea Update for September 19, 2025

This week, I'm thinking about stewardship! Read my thoughts on this, and find out more about upcoming events in this week's blog!

Berea Update for September 12, 2025

Fall Festival weekend is here! Check out this week's blog to see the schedule, read a few important reminders about the weekend, and learn about other upcoming events!