Sundays in MayAfter a break for Easter, an outreach Sunday, a Celebration Sunday, and a three-week Jubilee series, Pastor Roger returns to our InsideOut series in Romans here in May. If you missed a Sunday service last month, don’t worry, you can watch or listen to all our past messages right HERE

OutreachMissionary Brunch ReceptionSunday, May 5, 11:15am in the CommonsDuring the third service on Outreach Sunday we will be having a brunch open house where you can connect with our visiting missionary partners.

Human Trafficking SeminarSunday, May 5, 5:30pm in Room 114Is God calling you to learn more and step further to fight against human trafficking and the exploitation of women? Come hear from Ralph Borde, CEO of As Our Own, a Berean partner ministry that reaches out to India’s most vulnerable girls and offers them a new life in the Kingdom! We’ll dig deeper into the crisis of trafficking and

exploitation, and seek to find ways of how our congregation can be involved. Childcare is available, but please sign up online by Friday, May 2. If you have questions contact Elaine Tymchak

Yard Work for Seniors in Dakota CountySaturday, May 18, 9am There is an opportunity to assist seniors with mulching and planting flowers at Lincoln Place, a supportive housing development for young adults located in Eagan. Sign-up online or by contacting Vanessa Edwards

Nefarious Movie Screening Sunday, May 19, 5:30pm in Room 114 Join us as we further explore the global human trafficking crisis. We’ll be re-screening Nefarious: Merchant of Souls, a powerful film about this crisis and how the Church is responding worldwide. This event will be hosted by Berean’s As Our Own racing team – come support the team! This film is not suitable for children and young teens. Questions? Contact Elaine Tymchak

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GIVING UPDATE General Fund (fiscal year 7/12-6/13)Giving thru 3/31/13 $2,016,380Budget thru 3/31/13 $2,156,000Global Outreach (fiscal year 7/12-6/13)Giving thru 3/31/13 $378,477Budget thru 3/31/13 $394,875

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Men’s MinistriesIronworksOur eight-week series, “O Brother, Where art Thou?” continues in May. Ironworks has two meeting options each week: Friday mornings at 6:30am in Room 114 or Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm in Room 116. For details and session topics go to ironworksmen.com

Epic Student MinistriesGrad BanquetFriday, May 10, 6:30pm in Room 114Our Grad Banquet is a chance to celebrate this year’s graduating class of seniors. If you are a senior this year, make sure you join us as we take a look at your years with Epic!

Epic OscarsWednesday, May 15, 6pm in Room 114 Epic Senior High is hosting its own Academy Awards! This classy red carpet event will feature videos created by our own award-winning directors--the students! Come watch the videos and see who takes home the awards!

Caring MinistriesPrayer Team Members NeededWould you enjoy serving on our Prayer Team? Our prayer team members pray with those who come into the prayer room looking for someone to pray with after worship services. The time commitment is small, but the rewards are great! We are in need of more prayer room volunteers, especially for the 3rd service. If you have an interest, please contact Kari Peterson

Help and support for those who are hurtingAre you finding life to be challenging? We have a team of caring men and women ready to meet with those facing a crisis or a struggle. Our trained Stephen Ministers meet confidentially, one-on-one, with those who are facing issues such as grief, family issues, job loss, marriage issues, and chronic illness. For more information about Stephen Ministry contact Kari Peterson

Children’s MinistriesPrime Time Gym NightFriday, May 10, 6:30pm

Calling all 5 & 6 graders! Feeling cooped up due to our winter weather? We are! Come join us in the Gym for a night of crazy games and activities followed by root beer floats!

Worship MinistriesVespers ConcertWednesday, May 22, 7:30pm in the Worship CenterHelp us celebrate another great year of music and worship at our Sanctuary Choir’s Vespers Concert. Experience again many of the great songs the choir has shared with us this past year.

Get your “tech on” with Worship MinistriesAre you tech-savvy and looking for a way to get involved here at Berean? Contact Tanner Pinkerman for some exciting volunteer

opportunities.

For more information regarding Berean ministries visit our website: www.bereanbaptist.com

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BEREAN CALENDARPlease check bereanbaptist.com to confirm time and location and for more detailed information.

Sundays..................................................................................................................................Worship Services, 8:30, 9:50, & 11:15amMondays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)......................................................................................................Caregiver’s Support group, 1pm Tuesdays (2nd Tuesday)........................................................................................................................Cancer Support Group, 7pmTuesdays (2nd & 4th Tuesdays).................................................................................. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9:30amTuesdays (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)...............................................................................Mothers of Preschoolers Bible Study, 9:30amTuesdays................................................................................................................................................Men’s Open Basketball, 6pmWednesdays.............................................................................................................................................................IronWorks, 5:30pmFridays......................................................................................................................................................................IronWorks, 6:30am Wed, May 1............................................................................................................................Women’s Ruth/Esther study, 6:45pmWed, May 1.............................................................................................................Cubbies and Stockade Awards Night, 6:45pmSat, May 4....................................................................................................................................................Reach Out Day, 8:30amSun, May 5..........................................................................................................................................Outreach Sunday, all servicesSun, May 5..............................................................................................................................Human Trafficking Seminar, 5:30pm Wed, May 8.............................................................................................................................Women’s Ruth/Esther study, 6:45pmWed, May 8........................................................................Awana Awards Night and last night of Wednesday Clubs, 6:45pmFri, May 10.....................................................................................................................................Prime Time Gym Night, 6:30pmFri, May 10.........................................................................................................................Epic Senior High Grad Banquet, 6:30pmSat, May 11....................................................................................................................................Women’s Plug Me In Study, 9am Sun, May 12.......................................................................................................................................Child Dedications, all servicesWed, May 15...................................................................................................................Epic Junior High Messy Kickball, 6:30pmWed, May 15........................................................................................................................Epic Senior High Epic Oscars, 6:30pmFri, May 17..................................................................................................................................Volunteer Appreciation event, 6pmSat, May 18.............................................................................................................................................................Adoption SeminarSat, May 18..........................................................................................................................................Yard Work for for seniors, 9amSun, May 19...............................................................................................................................Nefarious movie screening, 5:30pmWed, May 22...............................................................................................................Sanctuary Choir’s Vespers Concert, 7:30pmSat, May 25.....................................................................................................................................Women’s Plug Me In Study, 9am