Worship Services
Sundays, 9:00 am: in-person; Facebook live-stream video and replay; replay on YouTube; DVD.Thursdays, 7:00 pm: in-person; Facebook live-stream video and replay.
Bulletins, readings, and children's activities for online worship
more info...
75th Anniversary
This year, and especially Sunday, 11/18, we celebrate the 75 years of Christian ministry at Berea Lutheran Church! On this Sunday, one of our former pastors, Randy Sherren, will be preaching. Photos and historical memorabilia are available in the lobby. (We hope to have more celebration - with food - when the Covid restrictions have been lifted.)Trunk-or-Treat Cancelled
Due to Covid restrictions, Trunk-or-Treat has been cancelled this year. Hope to see you all next year!Drop-In Communion
If you are craving the healing balm of our Lord's body and blood, but not ready for in-person Sunday worship, call the office to sign up for a slot at one of these small-group "touchless" Holy Communion services:Tuesdays, October 13, 27
Thursdays, October 1, 15, 29
Pandemic Information
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16.33Please let us know if you need any special assistance due to the pandemic. Berea is now holding in-person worship services and Sunday School - with special precautions - while also providing online services and Bible studies and "touchless" drop-in Communion. Please wear your mask in the building to comply with State guidelines.
See the Letter from the Pastor and additional resources.
Food Distribution
Special treat for the kids 10/31!Berea's Second Harvest food distributions in 2020 are on the Saturdays listed below, at 9AM for seniors only and 10AM for everyone. (See the flyer with full schedule.) Special precautions will be in place. Anyone with a need is welcome!
- June 6 & 20
- July 18
- August 1 & 15
- September 5 & 19
- October 3, 15, & 31
Help Wanted!
Our Before and After School Care program is in need of additional help. If you would like a fun part-time job working with children, contact the office to talk with Cheryl.October Bible Reading Challenge
The Pastor's Bible reading challenge continues with selections from the Old Testament."And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself." Luke 24:27
Watch Pastor Tiaden's Facebook Live daily posting commenting on each day's reading! Read the Bible online at Biblia or BibleGateway.
Schedule:
October 1: Psalm 42-46
October 2: Psalm 47-51
October 3: Psalm 52-56
October 4: Psalm 57-61
October 5: Psalm 61-66
October 6: Psalm 67-72
October 7: Eccles. 1-3
October 8: Eccles. 4-8:1
October 9: Eccles. 8:2-10
October 10: Eccles. 11-12
October 11: Psalm 73-77
October 12: Psalm 78-82
October 13: Psalm 83-86
October 14: Psalm 87-89
October 15: Proverbs 1-4
October 16: Proverbs 5-7
October 17: Proverbs 8-9
October 18: Proverbs 10-12
October 19: Proverbs 13-15
October 20: Proverbs 16-18
October 21: Prov. 19-22:16
October 22: Psalm 90-94
October 23: Psalm 95-99
October 24: Psalm 100-103
October 25: Psalm 104-106
October 26: Prov. 22:17-24:22
October 27: Proverbs 24:23-28
October 28: Proverbs 29-31
October 29: Psalm 107-111
October 30: Psalm 112-117
October 31: Psalm 118-121
September Bible Reading Challenge
And, in case you weren't finished, here's last month's Reading Challenge:Schedule:
September 1: Ezra 1-3
September 2: Ezra 4-6
September 3: Ezra 7-10
September 4: Nehemiah 1-3
September 5: Nehemiah 4-6
September 6: Nehemiah 7-10
September 7: Nehemiah 11-13
September 8: Esther 1-3
September 9: Esther 4-7
September 10: Esther 8-10
September 11: Obadiah, Haggai 1-2
September 12: Zechariah 1-3
September 13: Zechariah 4-6
September 14: Zechariah 7-8
September 15: Zechariah 9-11
September 16: Zechariah 12-14
September 17: Joel 1-3
September 18: Malachi 1-2
September 19: Malachi 3-4
September 20: Psalm 1-5
September 21: Psalm 6-10
September 22: Psalm 11-15
September 23: Psalm 16-20
September 24: Psalm 21-25
September 25: Psalm 26-30
September 26: Psalm 31-35
September 27: Psalm 36-41
September 28: Song of Sol. 1-3:5
September 29: Song of Sol 3:6-6:3
September 30: Song of Sol 6:4-8