“Her children rise up and call her blessed” Proverbs 31:28a

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We are responsible for making decisions all day every day. From getting cold coffee to having a peppermint latte to going to work (on time) or going fishing (with the crew). To be or not to be and the decisions we make go on. Even if we choose not to decide, we have decided that too.

Isarel was given an assignment to choose a new king (I Sam. 16). The people had their standards, but failed to realize, that God’s ways were not theirs. God sees things from a divine perspective and wants us to trust him and confident in his ways. God wanted them to transition from Saul into a new day, new era under the new man that he was going to select.

As we approach a new day a new era in our life and ministry, let us consider the direction God wants for us by:

• Humbling Ourselves – Hebrew 4:10
• Search and Study the Scriptures – Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15
• Pray for Direction – Proverbs 2:6, I Thess 5:17, James 1:2-8,

Next: Trusting God’s Decision

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The call to Pastor is the call of God to shepherd, oversee, lead, feed and disciple people to live lives to the glory and honor the Lord. He is a vessel chosen (Acts 9:15) to look out for and look over the people who make up the church of Christ and locally meet to fulfill the “The Commission” which he has ordained.

The call comes from God’s heart to fulfill his plan. His plan involves providing a person with his mindset, “And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding” Jer. 13:15. The word shepherd is translated from the word, rāʿâ, which means to tend, feed, teach and rule over. The divine call to pastor is to submit to the role of servant by giving of themselves for sake of the flock, God’s flock.

As we approach these historic of days at New Berean, we are encouraged to submit ourselves to God’s will and God’s word in prayer continually and showing ourselves approved by searching the scriptures daily (not weekly, monthly or conveniently), encouraging one another . when we meet and when we are away from one another until we meet again.

Next: The Choice of God

The Memorial Service for Jerome “Roney” Jones Sr, is planned for this Friday, March 10, 2023 at 2pm at Metropolitan Funeral Services, Portsmouth Chapel located, 5605 Portsmouth Blvd 23701. Masks are required.

Please continue to be in prayer for his widow, Michelle Jones, his children, Miss Odell and the rest of his family.

Thank you, the New Berean family ministry for your faithful dedication to our Father’s Business. You have allowed to use you, mature you and live through you for His glory. We are grateful and are excited for the things are yet to come at this local assembly.

Happy New Year to you New Berean! This is a new and exciting day for the ministry, and we are part of it. Just as the Israelites experienced a new day after crossing the Red Sea (Ex.14), we too will be experiencing a new day. God’s grace is our hope for tomorrow. We are here because of his grace. We gained somethings this past year and we lost some things. There were some areas of growth and maturing in our faith and some areas were we still need growth. but through it all, our God has remained faithful as he always is (I Cor. 1:9, 10:13).

This new year, the Lord our God will again introduce some more of his will to us and through us. He is going to introduce some new things and take away some old. He will manifest his divine will and solidify his word in our hearts. He is going to usher in and present to us a new Pastor to oversee and lead us into his glory. God is going to do some great and marvelous things and we will be called on by the Lord to make ourselves available for service in carrying out “The Commission“.

Exodus 32:29 “For Moses had said, consecrate yourselves today to the Lord, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.”

In wanting and receiving God’s blessings, we must do as Moses said to the Israelites. Consecrate ourselves and everything around us. We are a royal priesthood, a holy nation of people who are representing a holy God. All of who we are is to be holy from our speech, our actions and thoughts (Philippians 1:27). We are not the same anymore. We are, as the people of God growing and maturing into a body fitly joined together in love and supplying the needs we have (Acts 4:34).

The Lord is going to go before us in everything that we’re going to experience tomorrow and the next. Consecrating ourselves is our way of accepting God’s ways, his plans and his will. He is our hope (I Tim. 1:1), our peace (Eph. 2:4) and our joy (I John 4:4).

As we cross over into another new year, let us do so as Israel did in crossing over the Red Sea, in God grace, confidence and hope. Blessed New Year!

² “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. ³ Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. ⁴ From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. ⁵ No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. ⁶ Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall ^[a]divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. ⁷ Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. ⁸ This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. ⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Join us this Sunday as we usher in a new year under God’s eternal grace

Stay alert, watch and pray.

The Lord has assigned us the commission to spread the gospel to as many as will hear (Matt. 28:18-19a). But we limited our options to share with people when we are physically unable due to certain transmittable diseases. There are some things we cannot help but when the opportunity presents itself to take care of our bodies, and guard ourselves, we should. So, while we are spreading the gospel, let us not spread the diseases

Order your lot of COVID 19 tests from the CDC beginning today (12/15/2022). Click on the link CDC Tests before we all start gathering for the Christmas holidays.

Contact your Primary Care Provider, let them know your concerns and follow their instructions and advice on getting the FLU and COVID vaccines

Giving thanks to the Lord is his will. We are obliged to be mindful, grateful and humbled to the Lord for the many things we are afforded. His grace, his love, his providence, his provisions are all displayed in the person of his son the Lord Jesus Christ. The scriptures state “that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation” 2 Cor. 5:19. God did not spare even his only begotten son that we might be able to experience his precious love and intimate fellowship.

 I Thess 5:18
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"

So, as believers, no matter our traditions or customs, let us lift up our family and friends, situations and circumstances in prayer and thanksgiving to the Lord for his grace and mercy.

Giving thanks to the Lord is his will. We are obliged to be mindful, grateful and humbled to the Lord for the many things we are afforded. His grace, his love, his providence, his provisions are all displayed in the person of his son the Lord Jesus Christ. The scriptures state “that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation” 2 Cor. 5:19. God did not spare even his only begotten son that we might be able to experience his precious love and intimate fellowship.

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 I Thess 5:18
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"

So, as believers, no matter our traditions or customs, let us lift up our family and friends, situations and circumstances in prayer and thanksgiving to the Lord for his grace and mercy.

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As this new horizon is dawning…

join in with the Prayer Warrior’s Ministry and the ministry Leaders of New Berean as they lead our local assembly before the Lord in prayer in this special moment.

All members, ministry Leaders, friends and family members of New Berean are encouraged to come out this Saturday as we corporately bring our requests for direction, protection and wisdom before our Lord.

Our Safe Fellowship Protocol is in effect

Prayer Luncheon – God says through the prophet Jeremiah, “Call to me and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know” 33:3Thanking the Lord in corporate prayer today for his presence in our life (Ps. 16:11), his grace (II Cor. 12:9) and his love for us (Rom. 8:38-39) that has no break. It is from everlasting to everlasting

Celebrate and appreciate God’s gifts to his Church, by recognizing and honoring the Pastors, and Teachers who have been instrumental in our spiritual growth

The Crosswalk & Missionary Ministries…

will be sponsoring a Community Outreach Giveaway on the grounds of New Berean Baptist Church. Gather your donations now and have them ready for the Give Away.

Items Include:

• New & Slightly Used Baby and Children Clothes
• Ladies Handbags
• Household Items
• New and Slightly Toys
• Socks and etc.

Donation will be accepted from all ministries and the gospel will be shared to whoever will hear

July 30, 2022