Announcements
WELCOME |
Welcome to Berean! If you are new and are looking for more information about Berean, please stop by the welcome table located at the front of the parking lot. Also please visit our website and email i[email protected] for any questions.
BAM MAY MONTH OF FASTING AND PRAYER
As we continue to cultivate the discipline of prayer together, please sign up on a specific day to pray for a topic in fasting. More instructions will be given on the sign up page. These are specific dates in the month of May. In June, those who fasted and prayed will gather together on June 1 at 2pm to share and pray together. Sign up here: BAM May Prayer
Please contact Pastor Nate ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
MEMBER’S MEETING + SERVICE FAIR | SUN 5/4 @ 2:00PM - MAIN SANCTUARY
Please save the date for our upcoming Member’s Meeting! If you cannot attend, please fill out this Absence Form. If you have contact information to update, please fill out this Update Info Form. Following the Member’s Meeting, we will have a Service Team Fair where members can learn more about our various service teams. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
BEREAN SERVICE AUCTION | SUN 5/4 - SAT 5/10
The proceeds from this year’s service auction will go to the Berean Missions Fund. As in past years, church members have served up a variety of talents, items, and fellowship opportunities available for bid. Please note that only active Berean members are eligible to participate, so be sure to join the Berean Members Facebook Group to view the available service items and auction details.
Please submit your item or services ideas here: Berean Service Auction - Ideas and Services Submissions. The end date for submissions is Sunday, 4/20/25.
Please contact Teddy Hsieh ([email protected]) with any questions
ALL CHURCH PRAISE AND PRAYER | 5/9 @ 7:30PM - MAIN SANCTUARY
We will be gathering together for an extended time of worship and corporate prayer.
BAM CAR RALLY | SAT 5/10 @ 2:00PM - FELLOWSHIP HALL
Join BAM for Car Rally on Saturday, May 10th at 2:00 PM at the Fellowship Hall. You'll be placed into teams and will be tasked with fulfilling various objectives as you travel/drive throughout Irvine. Dinner will be provided afterwards!
The Standard Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 7th.
Standard Registration: $15 | Late Registration: $20
Sign up here: BAM Car Rally
Please contact BAM Logistics ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
FAM245 BBQ FELLOWSHIP | SAT 5/17 @ 11AM-2PM - BILL BARBER PARK IRVINE
If you are newly married since 2023, come join us for a BBQ day at the park (Shelter 2). Just bring yourselves as there will be food provided and a time for fellowship and praise.
Please sign up here by Wednesday, May 14th: FAM245 BBQ Fellowship Sign-Up
Please contact Jason Choi ([email protected]) with any questions.
FAMILY MINISTRY PICNIC | SUN 5/18 @ 11AM-3PM - BILL BARBER PARK IRVINE
Please join Family Ministry for a picnic day at the park (Shelters 1 and 2). 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.
FOUNDATIONS OF MARRIAGE CLASS | THURS 5/22, 6/5 & 6/19 @ 7PM
The class will have three sessions that will cover: Biblical Manhood/Womanhood and Theology of Marriage, Communication - Practical Ways to Become One, 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 by Sunday, May 11th: Foundations of Marriage Class Sign-Up
Please contact Pastor Nate Kwak ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
BEREAN MEN’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | SAT 5/24 @ WHITTIER NARROWS
Berean is hosting a men’s softball tournament that will raise funds for our missions teams. You must be a member to participate, and all skill levels are welcome. Practice details will be released later.
Sign up here: Men's Softball Tournament Sign-Up
Please contact Timothy Iwamoto ([email protected]) with any questions!
SUMMERTIME SEEKERS GROUP | WED 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, AND 6/18 @ 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!
FOURFOLD DISCIPLINES OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE | WED 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 & 6/18 @ 7PM
Pastor Peter will be teaching a four-week Spiritual Disciplines Class that will cover the four spiritual disciplines that Christians need to practice and grow in: Word (daily devotion), Prayer, Fellowship, and Evangelism. We will be focused on practice and accountability more than theory. Childcare will not be provided.
Sign up here: Spiritual Disciplines Class Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions
BAM KOINONIA GROUPS
This Summer (June - August), we'll be forming smaller groups of people who will be going through Disciplines of a Godly Man/Disciplines of a Godly Woman on a bi-weekly basis. This will also be time to share in mutual accountability. This is for members only, and will be a high commitment due to the nature of accountability (6-7 meetings). Please sign up by our May 18th deadline to be put into a group.
Sign up here: BAM Koinonia Groups Sign-Up
Please contact Alex Lee ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
BEREAN WOMEN’S SOFTBALL FELLOWSHIP | SUN 6/8 @ 2PM
All levels of experience are welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Practices will begin on Sunday, April 27th and Game Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 8th. 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 2025: GOD IN THE EXODUS | MON 6/23 - FRI 6/27 @ 5:00-8:00PM
Registration is now open for current Seeds Class B (4 year olds) to current fifth 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 2025 Sign-Up
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
PARENTING CLASS | THURS 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, & 7/24 @ 7PM
Pastor Mark will be teaching a four-week Biblical Parenting Class designed to equip parents with practical, Scripture-based wisdom for raising children. We’ll explore key biblical passages, learn essential parenting, and consider how to shepherd our children’s hearts toward faith and obedience. Childcare will be provided.
Sign up here: Parenting Class Sign-Up
Please contact Pastor Mark Lim ([email protected]) if you have any questions
2025 ALL-CHURCH RETREAT: SET APART FOR HIS GLORY | FRI 8/1 - SUN 8/3
Early Registration is open for All-Church Retreat. Please carefully read through the registration page for pricing and instructions. Early Registration ends on Saturday, May 31st, and then prices will increase by $30.
Speaker: Pastor Ray Causly
Location: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells
Sign up here: 2025 All-Church Retreat Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions
FOUNDATIONS OF REDEMPTIVE HISTORY: PART 1 BIBLE STUDY | STARTING WED, 9/3 @ 7PM
Pastor Peter Kim will be going over Genesis 1-11. This series will include an inductive study, worship, & small group discussions as in the previous sessions.
Please sign up here: Foundations of Redemptive History Bible Study Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions
SAVE THE DATE: BEREAN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER | SAT 9/6 @ 12PM - LOS SERRANOS GOLF CLUB
The Berean Golf Tournament returns for another year of fun and frustration! Form your teams, registration opens in July.
Please contact [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
Welcome to Berean! If you are new and are looking for more information about Berean, please stop by the welcome table located at the front of the parking lot. Also please visit our website and email i[email protected] for any questions.
BAM MAY MONTH OF FASTING AND PRAYER
As we continue to cultivate the discipline of prayer together, please sign up on a specific day to pray for a topic in fasting. More instructions will be given on the sign up page. These are specific dates in the month of May. In June, those who fasted and prayed will gather together on June 1 at 2pm to share and pray together. Sign up here: BAM May Prayer
Please contact Pastor Nate ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
MEMBER’S MEETING + SERVICE FAIR | SUN 5/4 @ 2:00PM - MAIN SANCTUARY
Please save the date for our upcoming Member’s Meeting! If you cannot attend, please fill out this Absence Form. If you have contact information to update, please fill out this Update Info Form. Following the Member’s Meeting, we will have a Service Team Fair where members can learn more about our various service teams. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
BEREAN SERVICE AUCTION | SUN 5/4 - SAT 5/10
The proceeds from this year’s service auction will go to the Berean Missions Fund. As in past years, church members have served up a variety of talents, items, and fellowship opportunities available for bid. Please note that only active Berean members are eligible to participate, so be sure to join the Berean Members Facebook Group to view the available service items and auction details.
Please submit your item or services ideas here: Berean Service Auction - Ideas and Services Submissions. The end date for submissions is Sunday, 4/20/25.
Please contact Teddy Hsieh ([email protected]) with any questions
ALL CHURCH PRAISE AND PRAYER | 5/9 @ 7:30PM - MAIN SANCTUARY
We will be gathering together for an extended time of worship and corporate prayer.
BAM CAR RALLY | SAT 5/10 @ 2:00PM - FELLOWSHIP HALL
Join BAM for Car Rally on Saturday, May 10th at 2:00 PM at the Fellowship Hall. You'll be placed into teams and will be tasked with fulfilling various objectives as you travel/drive throughout Irvine. Dinner will be provided afterwards!
The Standard Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 7th.
Standard Registration: $15 | Late Registration: $20
Sign up here: BAM Car Rally
Please contact BAM Logistics ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
FAM245 BBQ FELLOWSHIP | SAT 5/17 @ 11AM-2PM - BILL BARBER PARK IRVINE
If you are newly married since 2023, come join us for a BBQ day at the park (Shelter 2). Just bring yourselves as there will be food provided and a time for fellowship and praise.
Please sign up here by Wednesday, May 14th: FAM245 BBQ Fellowship Sign-Up
Please contact Jason Choi ([email protected]) with any questions.
FAMILY MINISTRY PICNIC | SUN 5/18 @ 11AM-3PM - BILL BARBER PARK IRVINE
Please join Family Ministry for a picnic day at the park (Shelters 1 and 2). 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.
FOUNDATIONS OF MARRIAGE CLASS | THURS 5/22, 6/5 & 6/19 @ 7PM
The class will have three sessions that will cover: Biblical Manhood/Womanhood and Theology of Marriage, Communication - Practical Ways to Become One, 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 by Sunday, May 11th: Foundations of Marriage Class Sign-Up
Please contact Pastor Nate Kwak ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
BEREAN MEN’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | SAT 5/24 @ WHITTIER NARROWS
Berean is hosting a men’s softball tournament that will raise funds for our missions teams. You must be a member to participate, and all skill levels are welcome. Practice details will be released later.
Sign up here: Men's Softball Tournament Sign-Up
Please contact Timothy Iwamoto ([email protected]) with any questions!
SUMMERTIME SEEKERS GROUP | WED 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, AND 6/18 @ 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!
FOURFOLD DISCIPLINES OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE | WED 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 & 6/18 @ 7PM
Pastor Peter will be teaching a four-week Spiritual Disciplines Class that will cover the four spiritual disciplines that Christians need to practice and grow in: Word (daily devotion), Prayer, Fellowship, and Evangelism. We will be focused on practice and accountability more than theory. Childcare will not be provided.
Sign up here: Spiritual Disciplines Class Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions
BAM KOINONIA GROUPS
This Summer (June - August), we'll be forming smaller groups of people who will be going through Disciplines of a Godly Man/Disciplines of a Godly Woman on a bi-weekly basis. This will also be time to share in mutual accountability. This is for members only, and will be a high commitment due to the nature of accountability (6-7 meetings). Please sign up by our May 18th deadline to be put into a group.
Sign up here: BAM Koinonia Groups Sign-Up
Please contact Alex Lee ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
BEREAN WOMEN’S SOFTBALL FELLOWSHIP | SUN 6/8 @ 2PM
All levels of experience are welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Practices will begin on Sunday, April 27th and Game Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 8th. 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 2025: GOD IN THE EXODUS | MON 6/23 - FRI 6/27 @ 5:00-8:00PM
Registration is now open for current Seeds Class B (4 year olds) to current fifth 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 2025 Sign-Up
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
PARENTING CLASS | THURS 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, & 7/24 @ 7PM
Pastor Mark will be teaching a four-week Biblical Parenting Class designed to equip parents with practical, Scripture-based wisdom for raising children. We’ll explore key biblical passages, learn essential parenting, and consider how to shepherd our children’s hearts toward faith and obedience. Childcare will be provided.
Sign up here: Parenting Class Sign-Up
Please contact Pastor Mark Lim ([email protected]) if you have any questions
2025 ALL-CHURCH RETREAT: SET APART FOR HIS GLORY | FRI 8/1 - SUN 8/3
Early Registration is open for All-Church Retreat. Please carefully read through the registration page for pricing and instructions. Early Registration ends on Saturday, May 31st, and then prices will increase by $30.
Speaker: Pastor Ray Causly
Location: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells
Sign up here: 2025 All-Church Retreat Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions
FOUNDATIONS OF REDEMPTIVE HISTORY: PART 1 BIBLE STUDY | STARTING WED, 9/3 @ 7PM
Pastor Peter Kim will be going over Genesis 1-11. This series will include an inductive study, worship, & small group discussions as in the previous sessions.
Please sign up here: Foundations of Redemptive History Bible Study Sign-Up
Please contact Justin Wu ([email protected]) with any questions
SAVE THE DATE: BEREAN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER | SAT 9/6 @ 12PM - LOS SERRANOS GOLF CLUB
The Berean Golf Tournament returns for another year of fun and frustration! Form your teams, registration opens in July.
Please contact [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