But why gather? Gathering as collective body of believers of like-faith is…

biblical. It is of the utmost, encouraging, edifying and we are exhorted to meet as regularly as we are able. The writer of Hebrews reminds us of this truth with these words, “… let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Heb. 10:24-25

Gathering together allows us to “Adventure with God” with other brothers and sisters so we can together strengthen each other through God’s witness of his faithfulness, his love, his protections and provision. Just as in Acts 4, the early believers were “Educated and Equipped for the Work of the Ministry”, they “Evangelized with the Gospel”, they Reached Up and Reached Out” to serve others in the community (v 32-37, 17:11).

Its time to gather – “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

the H.E.M., S.A.L.T. and Student Youth ministries would like to let you know its The BereanWay to be “Educated and Equipped” for the work of the Ministry and to be “Youth Focused”. God’s work includes the young, the older and all in between. Let stay informed, involved and engaged in God’s eternal work here in time.

The Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is available to assist with one-on-one Open Enrollment assistance to Seniors as you make your selections. Please follow the link (click image) or grab the information from the H.E.M. table in the Welcome Center this coming Sunday.

• Medicare Open Enrollment
• In-Home Services
• more check out the informational presentation below

Medicare Basics PresentationDownload

More this week …

Student Youth Benefit Event

Hallelujah Night Event

Church Calendar of Events

The BereanWay Last Sunday

If you missed Pastor Tony’s message from this past Sunda, click the image and listen and watch again.

Last Sunday at The BereanWay,

Thank you all for being the blessing you are to the ministry at New Berean. The word encourages us to love, serve and esteem others (Acts 4:32-37, Phil. 2:3) and when we gather as we did yesterday, we bless others as we are blessed. God has reminded us through the preaching and teaching of Pastor Tony from the messages in the current series, “Revealing Revelation”. We are challenged to share with those we meet of the impending judgment (Acts 17:31) of the Lord with the hope we have in us (I Jhn 3:3).

Sunday’s Message: The 6th Trumpet Judgment

The 6th Trumpet Judgment – Its Payday – Rev. 9:13-21

I. The Sovereignty of God’s Judgment, v13-15

II. The Slaughtering of 1/3 of Mankind, 16-18

III. The Severity of Mankin’s Rebellion, 19-21

As “Last Sunday” we have journeyed through the first nine chapters of Revelation, we have learned from the vivid imagery that God’s judgments against all who have rejected his son Jesus are in for a rude awakening. It will be a time like no other and everyone on planet earth will be directly affected. The earth will suffer damage, the environment and economy will crumble, people will seek escape but there will be none.

The word of God declares that, we as believers, who know the terror of the Lord these inhabitants will face are compelled to tell everyone of Christ (2 Cor. 5:11), for, Its Harvest Time“

Sunday’s Message: It’s Harvest Time

at The BereanWay

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Tonight we challenged each other concerning the events that would happen in the world as revealed in chapters 8 & 9.

Over the past weeks, through the teachings of Pastor Tony, God has revealed some great and terrifying things that people will experience. We are reminded there will come a day in which will judge he world (Acts 17:30-31).

But God…

who is rich in mercy is not willing that any should perish, but would that all come to repentance to a saving relationship with Jesus has commanded  us to tell and warn the whole world of his coming judgement (2 Pet. 3:9)

MidWeek Discipleship Training on YouTube at nbbcministry1

Come to Jesus , while you have time.

and Evangelizing with the gospel is The BereanWay . Each week, we offer a variety of opportunities to grow, mature, be equipped and educated for the work of the ministry. The church is the body of believers who collectively gather to be discipled, trained and taught in the things of Christ, his disciples and apostles of the early Church (Matt. 28:20, Eph 4:11-16)

Tuesday Weekly – Small Groups Virtual Meets

Our Ladies meet online every Tuesday via ZOOM for a time of prayer, discovery and challenge in the word of God

Our Half Hour Power of Prayer is for Men in a man’s setting to discuss, analyze and explore our role as men as God designed

Wednesday Weekly – Open Group Sessions

Our Wednesday Noon Day Prayer and Bible Study is a great opportunity to grow in your prayer life and learn of God great love through our weekly Bible Study

Each session begins promptly at 12:00 noon, in-person here on campus

Mid-Week Discipleship Training – is our weekly training sessions where Pastor Tony and other help us learn the things of Christ and his disciples. As Berean did in the early church (Acts 17:11) we too are encouraged and challenged to study and search the scriptures to verify and validate the things be spoken

Join us in person every Wednesday at 7:00 pm and get ready to grow in the Lord

What did you do this weekend?

We went to the Harvest Fest over at New Berean this weekend. We petted the animals (no lions, tigers or bears), played in the bounce house, listened to live music, greeted and met some people in the community with love and a New Berean welcome. We offered our guests some good to great information of the social and community services available to them. We thank the Lord for his grace, wisdom for our annual Harvest fest. The rains came a stopped, We adjusted and were blessed, Whew!

Sunday School LIVE!

L.iving I.n V.ictory E.veryday is Sunday School LIVE! We invite you to consider , “Adventuring with God” with us here at New Berean. God’s ways are higher than ours (Isa. 55:9) and he has a plan for our lives (Jer. 29:11).

We have been called by God to be “Educated and Equipped for the work of the Ministry” (Matt. 28:20) and by faith we have chosen to worship him through “Nobly Studying and Searching the Scriptures” through this platform we call Sunday School, LIVE!

The wisdom of the scriptures is unparalleled. The way the Proverbs lay out the comparison between those who are considered as wise and the folly to those who are wise and the success. God has a way of educating us so too can be wise and equipping us to carry out sound doctrine in our everyday life.

The BereanWay Sunday

Join us for a moment of corporate worship , praying, singing and preaching of God’s word from our beloved Pastor Antonio B Harris. Our Sunday experience is designed to allow us to gather collectively, to be trained, taught, serve and grow as we ought (Acts 4:32-35, Heb. 10:24-25)

If you cannot make it, our Sunday preaching service. Is casted live on our YouTube channel at nbbcministry1 beginnings 10 am. Or visit our guest page .

Going into our 37th year of ministry here at New Berean, we are reminded of the eternal grace and favor of the Lord our God to has allowed us to have impacted, challenged and changed lives of people who have both come and gone through the work.

Because of his hand, God has guided, led and fed this flock with sound teaching from men and women of godly integrity, stabled them with his direction and sheltered them with his hope and we say, “Amen”.

Because of his faithfulness to his work and his people, we are the more excited to, “Believe God for the Impossible” as we, “Adventure with God” through the unpredictable, while he, “Educates and Equips” us for the work of the ministry. “The BereanWay” is God’s vision for New Berean on the next leg of the journey towards his glory

Watch and Pray for Great Things

Meet the First “First” Family of New Berean Baptist Church

37 years ago, God opened up the door for Leroy E. Ricks Sr, to establish a new local New Testament ministry. Founded on the principles of The Commission of Christ (Matthew 28:18-20), Pastor Ricks followed the Lord’s call to “preach to the lost, baptize those would believe and disciple those who would follow”. Along with two other families, Howard & Reba Bernard and Harold & Mable Jackson, New Berean held its first service in his living room.

Our Founder, Pastor Leroy E. Ricks, Sr, had lived his life as strong independent family man until the Lord called his name for this great work. Continue to keep Sister Ricks in your prayers and the Ricks family in caring for one charter members of this ministry.

Tidbit of Berean Trivia

The history and memories are also etched in the hearts and minds of the many lives touched and impacted over the years through the ministry and we are grateful for the gracious hand of the Lord. Through all the hard times, triumphs, the pauses (COVID), Pastor Ricks passing, many have come and gone, some have chosen to stay, but through it all God has been faithful.

As we embark in our third year under the godly leadership of Pastor Tony Harris, we expect to “Adventure with God” by “Believing God for the Impossible” as the lives of those here are “Educated and Equipped for the Work of the Ministry” with our “Youth Focused” while “Evangelizing with the Gospel“. We are expecting more people to “Adore God“, “Reach Up and Reach Out” for divine direction and service, by “Welcoming All Who Come” and as we are like the Bereans of Acts 17:11, will “Nobly Search and Study the Scriptures” by faith to the glory of God… It’s The BereanWay.

Meet the “First” Family of New Berean Baptist Church

This month we Celebrate our 37th Victory in the person of Antonio B Harris, God’s gift to The BereanWay. God used Moses to lead the Hebrews from bondage to blessing. God chose Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel to feed the Israelites his word, his provisions and promises. Paul wrote how God gave gifts to the believers in the form of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Pastor Tony has been given to us by God to lead, oversee and feed the flock assembly here at New Berean. Prior to being called here, he served as Pastor of Highland Avenue served here at New Berean as the Youth Pastor.

Pastor Tony and Samantha are the parents of three young adult children, Darius, Jair & Destini.

As we pray for God’s wisdom and stamina in the work of the ministry for him, let us continue to serve him in our respective roles as he serves us, encourage him and encourages us and follow Christ as he follows the Lord.

We welcome you to join us on the special and divinely appointed adventure of God

Sunday mornings for every believer in Christ is a time of fellowship, praying together, encouraging, refreshing, serving and being a blessing to someone. Its a special time the Lord encourages and admonishes his people who are called by his name, NOT to neglect or forsake assembling as others have done (Heb. 10:24-25). Be encouraged in the Lord and be our special guest this week.

Join us this Sunday for Sunday School L.I.V.E! We have a place for you to be taught, “Educated and Equipped for the Work of the Ministry”. Every week presents a lesson designed to bring us to a “crossroad” in our life to either follow Christ unto salvation or follow Christ in discipleship unto sanctification.