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
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Any additional services or events will be announced on our bulletin board and on our website.
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Daily Devotional
DAILY DEVOTIONAL 📖
Rules Without Relationship -
I was listening to a family therapist being interviewed on the radio the other day. In the course of the program, I heard her use a phrase that really made me think. She said, “Rules without relationship lead to rebellion.”
The more I thought about that statement, the more I realized how true it was. Think about it – every family has rules. Why is it, then, that some children rebel and some do not? Could it be that no matter how many or few rules there are, if a child’s relationship with their parents is bad, then it is very likely they will rebel? I think so. Rules mean little without relationship.
Could it also be true that some children remain obedient and respectful to parents, not because of lack of rules, but because their relationship with their parents is so close that they are willing to obey whatever rules that family has? Again, I think so. With true love comes true respect.
Now, let’s take this one step further. Could it be that some Christians “rebel” against their heavenly Father simply because they never develop a close, loving relationship with Him? Sadly, I think so. These people resent His will, which like earthly parents’, is intended for their own good. To them, following God’s “rules” are grievous.
Could it also be that some children of God remain obedient and reverent to their Father in heaven and, as a result, are willing to obey whatever commands He has for them? I know so. Those who grow and mature in the faith and continually increase their love for God will not see His commands as burdensome (Matt. 11:30), but rather, will be happy to do them.
Maybe we could extend the saying to this: “Rules without relationship lead to rebellion, but rules with relationship lead to respect.” It is very important that we check our relationship with God. What is our attitude toward His will? Please carefully and prayerfully read 1 John
3:1-24. ~Edd Sterchi
THOUGHT OF THE DAY 🤔 A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. ~William Hazlitt
