Welcome
Welcome to the Berea church of Christ. We hope you will be blessed by your visit with us. We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God and that it is our sure guide in all aspects of life. It is our goal to worship as directed by God’s Word and to teach and obey the will of God as revealed in the Bible.
Our Plea
Let us speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent. Let us call Bible things by Bible names and do Bible things in Bible ways. Let’s live the ancient faith.
Bible Study
We have classes available for all ages, from cradle roll through adults. Read more for more information on classes currently available.
Services
Services are held at:
Sunday School: 10:00am
Sunday AM Worship: 11:00am
Note: Sunday PM Worship:
5:00pm during Standard Time
6:00pm during Daylight Savings Time
Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM
Any additional services or events will be announced on our bulletin board and on our website.
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Daily Devotional
DAILY DEVOTIONAL ✝️
Encouragement
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” (Hebrews 3:13).
I once heard about a young preaching student who went home for Christmas break. While he was there, a snowstorm stranded the regular minister in another town. The leaders of the congregation asked the young man to fill in on Sunday morning.
The nervous student began his sermon by explaining the meaning of a substitute. “If you break a window,” he said, “and then place a piece of plastic over the hole — that’s a substitute.”
He preached his heart out and did the best he could. After the service, an older woman, meaning to be kind, approached him with a smile. Grasping his hand, she said enthusiastically, “You were no substitute — you were a real pane!”
Ever gotten a compliment like that? One of those well-intentioned remarks that leaves you wondering whether you should feel encouraged or insulted?
It’s easy to assume the worst, isn’t it? We live in a world where people are quick to point out flaws but slow to express appreciation. Social media, conversations at work, and even interactions in the church can become places where sarcasm and negativity crowd out encouragement and kindness.
But God calls us to something higher. The Hebrew writer urged believers to “encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today.’” The word “encourage” means to lift up, to comfort, to strengthen, to put courage back into someone who’s running low on it. Encouragement is not just a nice gesture — it’s a spiritual responsibility.
You never know what someone is carrying behind their smile — the burden they bear, the doubt they hide, or the weariness they feel. A sincere word of encouragement can make all the difference. It can remind them that they’re seen, valued, and loved — by you and by God.
So today, make it your mission to offer someone a word that lifts rather than wounds. Say it clearly, kindly, and from the heart. Make sure there’s no confusion about your intent. And if you ever call someone “a real pane,” make sure they know you mean it as a compliment! ~Alan Smith
THOUGHT OF THE DAY 🤔 “The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.” ~Henry David Thoreau
