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18For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory
that is going to be revealed to us. 19For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to
be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to futility – not willingly, but because of Him who
subjected it – in the hope 21that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of corruption
into the glorious freedom of God’s children. 22For we know that the whole creation has been groaning
together with labor pains until now… Romans 8:18-22
We live in a hopeless world. What God created to be a perfect, Edenic, place has been turned
into a mess of destruction. Gone are the days when our innocent world could function in morality and
civility. Gone are the days when things were in their rightful order and God was on the Throne of this
world. Instead, we live in a day where violence is commonplace. Terrorism is becoming less
surprising. Morality is outdated. Truth is a thing of the past. The only things that are important are
those things important to the individual. It has turned the world upside down. Immorality is more
important than decency. Animals are on equal ground with children. And the cardinal sin of today’s
world is to believe that anything could be so true that it is not only true for me, but also true for you
as well.
Our world was not made to be this way. When sin entered the world everything suffered.
Mankind suffered, animals suffered, even the earth itself was thrust into an existence below what it
was intended. Sin, a concept all but forgotten in our immoral world, changed everything. Before sin,
there was no illness, no tornados, no death, no disasters, no tragedies and no evil. But for now our
corrupt world is shackled in the bondage of sin.
There is hope! There is an answer! There is potential for revival & potential to live in a world
that lives up to its potential. That is why we are here. That is why there is a place called Berea
Baptist Church. That is why we hire staff, send kids to camp, go on Mission Trips, hold VBS and all
the rest. We are a hope center that this world desperately needs. The world around us will continue to
crumble, until it passes away… but that doesn’t mean our lives need to. We who are in Christ have
hope! Go out and be a beacon of hope in your world today!
Love you All, Jason
July 2016
BereaOne Life
Berea Student Ministry
From the people that brought you #teamtrox: Ann Lanthorn will forever go down in my book as one
of my favorite people in any church, anywhere. Let me tell you the story that sets her apart for me.
It was 2009 and we were gearing up for a mission trip to New York City. This was the rare trip
where I had twice as many girls as I had guys, and the only female chaperone I had was my wife
Jessica. Per the rules of the group we would be working with, we needed 1 adult per 5 students and we were way
over that. Week after week I asked and pleaded for a lady to step up and commit to go with us until finally I was
faced with the decision of cutting some of our girls from the trip. For the final time, I stepped up to the pulpit and
asked for someone to step up. After the service Mrs. Ann walked up to me and asked if she could go with us, not
only that, she wanted to pay for herself (and her grandson), the catch in her eyes was that she was in her mid-70s
and didn’t think she could do it.
To make a long story short, we took her, and all of our young ladies. We dragged her all over NYC. From
shopping in Times Square, to stick ball in Central Park, to a Ferry ride to see the Statue of Liberty, to Basketball/
Cheering Camp in Staten Island and painting in a local elementary school. We, and I do mean WE, had a blast
with her as we sang “You Lost That Loving Feeling” to her over and over again, did ministry side by side with her,
and joked with her for a whole week. She was a blessing, based on one simple concept, she was willing. Willing to
go do what God called her to do.
A simple concept deserves some simple questions. First, are you being a blessing to others? All too often we have
either just had enough because we are tired, or think we have done enough. The reality is that God has allowed
us the privilege to serve Him and He’s not done with us yet. Second, are you willing? I know there are times
when I look around at my teenagers at a concert and realize that, “hey, loud music is not my friend anymore.” Not
to mention children have a boundless energy that makes it near impossible to keep up with them, so I understand
that it is tiring. However, they need you, and in fact you need them. They need you to be there for them, to teach
them, and to love them. Maybe it’s not a Bible Story, maybe it’s just how to build a car out of Legos, either way
they need you. The fact is, you need them as well, because we were created to glorify the Lord and this is
opportunity knocking at your door.
So I encourage you, join the long list of people before you who have been willing. Willing to serve the Lord in
whatever capacity He calls you to and willing to give of yourself for His glory. By the way, the call to serve doesn’t
stop with Children’s and Youth Ministry, it extends to the choir, shut-ins, the homeless, and so many more
opportunities to bring honor and glory to the Lord.
Here are some ways you can join our Children’s Ministry Today: VBS Snack Helpers, VBS Rotation
Helpers, VBS Class Leaders and Helpers, VBS Game Time Leader, Wednesday Night Children’s Helpers
and Teachers, Van Drivers, and more. Contact Pastor Charlie to get connected.
We also need items for the Kid’s Market Store, which is now a year round opportunity for our Children to
earn cool stuff for doing great things like learning scripture verses, holding the door for someone, sharing, serving,
and many other ways. We are looking for T-Shirts for girls and boys preferably with simple graphics or scripture,
toys, books, and pretty much anything you think a child might like. Ollie’s, Roses, and Big Lot’s are great places
to find a bargain, or you can always check the clearance section at any store. We also love small displays so if
your clearing out the last of a product and can get the small display, that would be great.
Finally we are always seeking donations for our children’s snack time. Cheese sticks, Gold Fish crackers,
cookies, iced animal crackers, individual cups of apple sauce, snack cakes, individual cups of fruit and GoGurts are
always great choices. Juice Pouches, such as Shrek’s Fruit Punch, Kool Aid, Capri Suns, in flavors of Cherry,
Grape, Lemonade, Fruit Punch and Tropical Fruit Punch. Please purchase enough for 25 children, and turn in to
the church office or Pastor Charlie. Thank you!
~Pastor Charlie, 252-333-4242
Youth Schedule:
*Sunday Morning Bible Study 10-11am
*Sunday Morning Breakfast provided by Youth Sunday School: August 14
*Wednesday Night Bible Study – 6:30-8 PM
Dear Berea Family,
I'd like to thank each one of you for all of your prayers and support you've shown me through my fundraisers
and donations to be able to represent our country for a second year as a Student Ambassador abroad. I wouldn't
have been able to achieve this goal without your prayers and help. Now I ask you to pray for not just me, but my
fellow ambassadors, the delegation leaders, and the many people helping to plan and keep us safe while we
travel. Thank you all once again for the love and support! I look forward to representing Berea Baptist Church,
Elizabeth City, and the United States of America in France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Italy starting
June 19! God Bless, Cameron Quigley
Dear Friends at Berea Baptist Church,
Rufus loved the people of Berea and enjoyed the fellowship there. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your
prayers, visits and many other expressions of love given during his illness and homegoing. He was and we are
blessed to be a part of the family of God. Love, Georgetta & Family Philippians 1:3
Thoughtful Reflections from Your Family Deacons
We too often love things and use people, when we should be using things and loving people.
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Romans 12:10 NIV
Bill, Steve, Fahey, Dave, Frank, Doug, James, Mark, and Walton
Join us Sunday morning, June 5 at 7:30am for our Baptist Men’s Breakfast.
We hope to see you there!
Prayer Request Cards are available
in the pew racks and the Prayer
Request List is in the Parlor.
Cale Summer Camp for Kids 2nd - 6th grade
July 17-22
"The world is wrong side up. It needs to be turned upside down in order to be right side up."
Billy Sunday
Contact Pastor Charlie ASAP for more information!
July Sanctuary Flowers
July 3 In memory of Joseph & Irene Morse by Doug & Mary Pritchard.
July 10 In memory of William & Martha Bogue and Janet Burke by Doug & Geri Davis.
July 17 In honor of the Krebs Family by Billy & Kathleen Spencer.
July 24 In memory honor of Our Parents and Grandparents, Sandra Cahoon and
Gene & Sally Quigley by the Kevin Quigley Family.
July 31 In memory of Jim & Ella Edwards by Charles & Alice Lewis.
Thursday, July 21
We will have our Regular Meeting at 1pm.
Prayer Needed for our
World Changers Team
June 25– July 2:
Cody Hudson, Kim Hudson,
Riley Hudson, Madison Kennedy,
Donovan Mullen, Jessie Needham,
Brendan Quigley, Kenan Reeder,
Sydney Reeder, Charlie Troxell,
Stephen Troxell, Rayman Vallas
Menu – BBQ, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, & Roll
Tickets are $8 Donation.
Drive-Thru or Eat In. Desserts will be available.
The Auction will begin at 6pm.
Please contact Bill Durham at 335-1417, Fahey Harrell at 338-3189
or the Church Office at 338-8128 for tickets or more information.
Berea Baptist Church
2033 North Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Non-Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Permit #2
July Anniversaries and Birthdays
1 Woodie & Ingrid Kitchen 8 Ingrid Kitchen 17 David Pritchard
Lee & Ronda Eckernode David Temple Erin Tyson
2 Martin Shaffer 9 Traci Mitchell 18 Betty Jones
Caitlin Spear 12 LB Jackson 19 Dwight Cauley
David & Chris Mooring Mark & Kim Wall Brendan Quigley
3 Domonique Albert 13 Amanda Harrell 22 Will & Erin Tyson
Kim Hudson Jeff & Bonnie Spear 25 Betty Jo Layden
4 Wayne Smithson 14 Eli Mitchell 27 Cameron Quigley
5 Gary Markham Marjorie Sawyer Hannah Whitehead
Kathleen Spencer 15 Mabel Chambers 28 Nick Krebs
6 Austin Johnson Hannah Mitchell 29 Curtis Chambers
Walton Whitehead Ted Wilson Ashlyn Ennis
David & Christy McNeal
We’re reading through the Entire Bible!
Our journey continues…..
We have been discussing what we’ve read
on Wednesday nights during Bible Study.
We look forward to you joining us!
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