Announcements

WELCOME |
Welcome to Berean! If you are new and are looking for more information about Berean, please stop by the welcome table located in the courtyard. Also please visit our website and email i[email protected] for any questions.

ALL CHURCH PRAISE AND PRAYER | FRI 5/8 @ 7:30PM - MAIN SANCTUARY
We will be gathering together for an extended time of worship and corporate prayer.

BAM x FAM WORK FROM CHURCH | FRI 5/8
We will be opening the church for people who work from home to be able to come to church to work together! You can also join us if you are filling out job applications or studying. Feel free to drop in anytime during the day, but we'll be opening up the church at 8am, catering lunch you can pitch in for at 12pm, and a short time of praise and prayer at 3pm. Please make sure to sign up, and if possible, carpool, as the parking situation will be tight.
Sign up here: BAM x FAM Work from Church Sign Up
Contact: Matthew Park ([email protected])

JUBILEE WOMEN’S LUNCH FELLOWSHIP | SAT 5/9 @ 12PM - YOUTH CHAPEL
Jubilee Ministry is hosting a women's lunch fellowship gathering at the Youth Chapel at church. Berean members and non-members are encouraged to come. It will be an intentional time of gathering for the Jubilee women. Lunch will be catered and will be $15 per person.
Please sign up here: Jubilee Women's Lunch Fellowship Sign-Up
If you have any questions, please email Elder Philip at [email protected].  

BEREAN MEN’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | SAT 5/16 @ WHITTIER NARROWS
Men's softball is back! This year's tournament will be raising funds for Missions. We will be starting practices on 4/12. This is for members only, but all skill levels are welcome!
Please sign up here: Men's Softball Tournament Sign-Up
If you have any questions, please contact Timothy Iwamoto ([email protected]).

FAMILY MINISTRY PICNIC | SUN 5/17 @ 12-4PM - BILL BARBER PARK IRVINE
Please join Family Ministry for a picnic day at Shelter 4 (closest to the playground). Bring your lunch, picnic blankets, games, etc. for a time of fellowship with other families. Both members and non-members are welcome!
Please contact Dan Eo ([email protected]) with any questions.

FAM245 BBQ FELLOWSHIP | SAT 5/23 @ 11AM–2:30PM – LOCATION TBD
Newly married since 2024? Come celebrate married life with us at a sizzling BBQ day at the park (shelter info TBD). Just bring yourselves. Expect good eats, great fellowship, heartfelt praise, and plenty of time to connect with other couples who are also figuring out this new stage in life together.
Please RSVP on your Church Center app and the last day to RSVP will be Wednesday, May 20th.
Please contact Jason Choi ([email protected]) with any questions.

BAM PARK DAY - SAT 5/30 @ 1PM - TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
Join BAM for Park Day on Saturday, May 30th at 1:00 PM at Tustin Sports Park for group-based games and activities! Bring your water bottle! Cost is $5.
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22nd
Please sign up at this link: BAM Park Day Sign-Up
Please contact BAM Logistics ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

FOUNDATIONS OF MARRIAGE CLASS | WED 6/3, 6/10, & 6/17 @ 7PM - FELLOWSHIP HALL
The class will have three sessions that will cover: Communication - Practical Ways to Become One, Biblical Manhood/Womanhood and Theology of Marriage, and Conflict Resolution: Truthful, Thorough, Grace Filled Resolution. For engaged couples, there will be older couples that will meet with you in between sessions. For married couples, you will be partnered up in couples to discuss the material from the previous session. Childcare will be provided.
Sign up here: Foundations of Marriage Class Sign-Up
Please contact Jason Choi ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

SUMMERTIME SEEKERS GROUP | THURS 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, AND 6/18 @ 7PM - SPROUTS AREA
The Outreach team is having a Seekers group for non-believers and people who have questions about the Christian faith. We will be going over a book titled “What is the Gospel?” which will be provided. Church members accompanying their guests are welcome as well.
Sign up here: Summertime Seekers Group Sign-Up
Please contact Joe Zhu ([email protected]) with any questions!

CHILD SAFETY TRAINING | SUN 5/31 and 6/7 @ 1:30PM-2:30PM - YOUTH CHAPEL
For members who are interested in volunteering to minister to the children of our church in any capacity, we require completion of Berean Community Church’s Child Safety Training. You only need to attend either the 5/31 or 6/7 session. If you have already taken Safety Training, you do not need to take it again.
Please sign up here to attend: Child Safety Training Signup
Please contact Alex Co ([email protected]) with any questions!

21 DAYS OF DISCIPLINE | MON 6/8- FRI 6/26 - FELLOWSHIP HALL (CAFE)
Pastor Nate will lead a high-commitment discipleship course for FAM and BAM through the book of Philippians. Participants will meet every weekday at 6:00am at church from June 8 to 26 and will study the entire book of Philippians and memorize significant passages, set aside time for fasting and prayer and break the fast together, and go out to evangelize a couple times. $10 fee per participant for refreshments and coffee.
We anticipate a smaller group given the high commitment level and schedule constraints. Please prayerfully consider being part of this. To participate, you cannot miss more than two days, or risk being removed from the group. You must be a member to participate.
Please sign up here: 21 Days of Discipline Sign-Up
Please contact Pastor Nate Kwak with any questions ([email protected]).

ACBC PHASE 2 - ESSAY WRITING COHORT | SAT 6/13 @ 10AM - FELLOWSHIP HALL (CAFE)
Finished ACBC Phase 1? Desire to pursue Phase 2? Sign up for further training to help make progress in the Phase 2 - Theology and Counseling Essay Exams. We hope to provide structure and support for completing the essay writing. You must be a member to participate. The Cohort Kickoff Meeting is on Saturday, 6/13 and the cohort will run for one year.
Please sign up here: ACBC Phase 2 - Essay Writing Cohort Sign-Up
Please contact Lawrence Wu ([email protected]) with any questions.

BEREAN WOMEN’S SOFTBALL FELLOWSHIP | SUN 6/14 @ 2PM
All levels of experience and skill sets are welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Practices will begin on Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm. Location will be announced after you sign up. Game Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 14th. Come for the fun, stay for the fellowship.
Please sign up here: Women's Softball Fellowship Sign-Up
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Dagampat ([email protected])

VBS 2026: JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE | MON 6/22 - FRI 6/26 @ 5:00-8:00PM
Registration is now open for current Seeds Class B (4 year olds) to current sixth graders. Students must be children of Berean members and/or prospective members only. Students whose families are being ministered to by Berean members are also eligible for registration on a per case basis.
Cost: $55 first child. $50 each additional child.
Price includes a scrumptious meal, yummy snacks, incredible crafts, and a really cool t-shirt.
Sign up here: VBS 2026 Sign-Up
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

BEREAN DISTINCTIVES SEMINARS | STARTS WED 7/1 @ 7PM - FELLOWSHIP HALL (CAFE)
This summer our pastors will be running weekly seminars going through each of our Distinctives. We will be meeting on Wednesdays at 7pm starting July 1st and ending on August 19th. There will be a time of praise, teaching, and Q&A. Please select which seminars you would like to attend in the registration.
Sign up here: Berean Distinctives Seminars Sign-Up 
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Wu ([email protected])

2026 ALL CHURCH RETREAT: REDEEMING OUR IDENTITY | FRI 8/7 - SUN 8/9
Registration is open for All-Church Retreat. Please carefully read through the registration page for pricing and instructions. Regular Registration ends on Sunday, May 31st, and then prices will increase by $30.
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Yuan
Location: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells
Sign up here: 2026 All-Church Retreat Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions

FOUNDATIONS OF REDEMPTIVE HISTORY: PART 3 BIBLE STUDY | STARTING WED 9/2 @ 7PM
Pastor Nathan Kwak will be going over Genesis 25-36. This series will include an inductive study, worship, & small group discussions as in the previous sessions.
Please sign up here: Foundations of Redemptive History: Part 3 Bible Study Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions

SERVICE VOLUNTEER |

Parking: Looking for volunteers to warmly greet and guide our congregation with parking. Sign up here:
https://linktr.ee/bereancommunitychurch