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BeFree Church: Barrington
Weekly Worship: September 27, 2026
Locations & Times
BeFree Barrington
118 Church St, Barrington, NH 03825, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Welcome! (tap to expand)
Welcome! If you’re visiting in person, watching online, or are new to BeFree, we're glad you're here! Please visit https://befree.church/barrington-card to let us know you joined us.
Students ages 5 through 4th grade are excused during our greeting time to attend DIG on the lower level. If your student isn't registered for DIG, please fill out our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-digform.
For parents of kids ages birth through four, our childcare center is available to you. Our service streams live on the quiet room television for parents who need to be with their kids.
Students ages 5 through 4th grade are excused during our greeting time to attend DIG on the lower level. If your student isn't registered for DIG, please fill out our online form: https://befree.church/barrington-digform.
For parents of kids ages birth through four, our childcare center is available to you. Our service streams live on the quiet room television for parents who need to be with their kids.
Communication E-Card (tap to expand)
Are you new to our in-person gatherings or livestream? Do you have a prayer request? Do you want to get connected with a small group? Fill out our electronic communication card at https://befree.church/barrington-card with as much or as little information as you'd like. The form is automatically delivered to our office inbox where someone will connect with you.
Find Us Online (tap to expand)
Follow us:
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BeFreeBarrington)
• Twitter (https://twitter.com/befreechurch)
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/befreebarrington)
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BeFreeChurch)
Visit http://barrington.befree.church for sermon audio and video, news, resources, and more!
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BeFreeBarrington)
• Twitter (https://twitter.com/befreechurch)
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/befreebarrington)
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/BeFreeChurch)
Visit http://barrington.befree.church for sermon audio and video, news, resources, and more!
Giving (tap to expand)
We’ve established several ways you can give to BeFree wherever you are and whenever it works for you.
• At the Church: If you're at our building and you came prepared to give, please use one of the wall-mounted offering boxes.
• On your Phone or Tablet: Download the PushPay app from your device’s app store. Search for BeFree Community Church, and add it to your favorites list.
• Online: Visit http://give.befree.church to be redirected to our online giving site.
• By Mail: Mail a check to PO Box 618, Barrington, NH 03825.
• At the Church: If you're at our building and you came prepared to give, please use one of the wall-mounted offering boxes.
• On your Phone or Tablet: Download the PushPay app from your device’s app store. Search for BeFree Community Church, and add it to your favorites list.
• Online: Visit http://give.befree.church to be redirected to our online giving site.
• By Mail: Mail a check to PO Box 618, Barrington, NH 03825.
When Jesus Meets Us: Our Misunderstanding Part 2
He speaks to our skepticism unraveling it with the reality of who He is
John 1: Nathaniel
He speaks to our distress providing abundance and hope in Him
John 2: Wedding Party
He speaks to our misunderstanding revealing what we truly need
John 3-4: Nicodemus/Woman at Well
John 1: Nathaniel
He speaks to our distress providing abundance and hope in Him
John 2: Wedding Party
He speaks to our misunderstanding revealing what we truly need
John 3-4: Nicodemus/Woman at Well
The intended contrast:
What’s so bad about Samaria?
-931BC kingdom splits north Israel and south Judea
-722BC Israel conquered by Assyria (2Kings)
-586BC Judea conquered by Babylon (Daniel)
-Jews intermarry, adopt pagan gods, area becomes Samaritans
-Samaritans see only Pentateuch as Scripture
-330BC Alexander Great makes Samaria key base
-128BC Jews attack Samaria, destroy Shechem and temple on Mt Gerizim
-1st century Jews considered Samaritans racially inferior heretics
-Jesus takes quickest, worst way to get to Galilee, thru Samaria
-931BC kingdom splits north Israel and south Judea
-722BC Israel conquered by Assyria (2Kings)
-586BC Judea conquered by Babylon (Daniel)
-Jews intermarry, adopt pagan gods, area becomes Samaritans
-Samaritans see only Pentateuch as Scripture
-330BC Alexander Great makes Samaria key base
-128BC Jews attack Samaria, destroy Shechem and temple on Mt Gerizim
-1st century Jews considered Samaritans racially inferior heretics
-Jesus takes quickest, worst way to get to Galilee, thru Samaria
What’s going on with this woman?
-she pulls water at noon to avoid other women
-she is not intimidated by stranger at the well
-she is intelligent, strong, straightforward
-she perhaps misread by some as immoral woman
-God has been watching her, goes out of his way to meet her
-Jesus breaks barriers: gender, religious, cultural, political, moral
-she is a foreign multiracial culturally shamed woman who is open to Jesus
-least likely person on planet is one of first to realize Jesus is Messiah
-she pulls water at noon to avoid other women
-she is not intimidated by stranger at the well
-she is intelligent, strong, straightforward
-she perhaps misread by some as immoral woman
-God has been watching her, goes out of his way to meet her
-Jesus breaks barriers: gender, religious, cultural, political, moral
-she is a foreign multiracial culturally shamed woman who is open to Jesus
-least likely person on planet is one of first to realize Jesus is Messiah
How does Jesus guide the conversation to salvation?
He Speaks to Our Need for Living Water
10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
He Speaks to Our Need for Living Water
10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
Our Need to Worship God
23 But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” 25 The woman said, “I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” 26 Then Jesus told her, “I am the Messiah!”
23 But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” 25 The woman said, “I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” 26 Then Jesus told her, “I am the Messiah!”
Hot topic #1 Where to worship:
Hot Topic #2 Who is Messiah:
“I am” or ego eimi = the Greek translation of the Hebrew term Yahweh.
Exodus 3:14 =
Hot Topic #2 Who is Messiah:
“I am” or ego eimi = the Greek translation of the Hebrew term Yahweh.
Exodus 3:14 =
Jesus brings Changed Life
28 The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he be the Messiah?”
28 The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he be the Messiah?”
*ANNOUNCEMENTS*
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Youth Group Photo Scavenger Hunt: Sunday, October 11
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us on Sunday, October 11 from 1-4pm for a photo scavenger hunt around Portsmouth! Dropoff and pickup at BeFree Barrington. Our annual permission slip is required. Fill one out here: https://befree.church/barrington-youth-form. When you arrive for drop-off, we'll ask your parent/guardian to verify your provided info and sign a copy for our records.
Senior Game Gathering: Tuesday, October 13
Folks 55 and up: join us on Tuesday, October 13 for an afternoon of games! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring a game to play! RSVP to befreeseniors@gmail.com to let us know you're coming.
Fall Party and Silent Auction: October 18
After our morning worship gathering on Sunday, October 18, plan to join us for our annual Fall Party and Silent Auction. New this year: Susan is planning lots of grilled cheese sandwiches on the flat top, so we'll need all your soups, stews, chowders, and chilis for dunking! RSVP and sign up to bring a dish at http://befree.church/fallparty.
The Silent Auction happens during the Fall Party. You can help by donating gently used items or items of value like gift baskets, homemade jellies and jams, baked goods, craft items, services, gift cards, etc. and then bidding to win! Please bring your donated item(s) or service(s) downstairs before the 10am worship service begins on Sunday, October 18.
The Silent Auction happens during the Fall Party. You can help by donating gently used items or items of value like gift baskets, homemade jellies and jams, baked goods, craft items, services, gift cards, etc. and then bidding to win! Please bring your donated item(s) or service(s) downstairs before the 10am worship service begins on Sunday, October 18.
Feed My Starving Children TURBO Pack: November 6-7
Barrington's Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Event will be happening the weekend of November 6-7. Volunteer slots are available for unloading, setup, four different two-hour food packing shifts, or cleanup. Sign up to volunteer at fmsc.org. See Kim Nicols for more information.
Student Study: Sundays at 9am
Students in grades 5-12: join us on Sunday mornings at 9am at the church for a breakfast snack while we study the Bible.
Youth Group: Sundays at 6pm
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to our weekly Youth Group meetings on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm at BeFree Barrington. Watch the church website calendar for upcoming events. Email eddie@befree.church for more information.
Barrington Women's Bible Study: Thursdays at 6:30pm
Ladies are invited to join a weekly women's Bible study on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at BeFree Barrington. For more information, contact Pat Wakeman: pwakeman30@gmail.com.
BeFree MomCo Needs Your Support!
BeFree MomCo supports and encourages moms with young kids in our church and community, but we can't do it without the help of others!
MomCo is at max capacity for children unless we are able to get more KidsCo volunteers. If moms are planning to attend but not bringing children/finding their own childcare, they are still welcome to register.
If you're interested in volunteering with BeFree MomCo, reach out to Alyssa Gifford at befreemomco@gmail.com.
MomCo is at max capacity for children unless we are able to get more KidsCo volunteers. If moms are planning to attend but not bringing children/finding their own childcare, they are still welcome to register.
If you're interested in volunteering with BeFree MomCo, reach out to Alyssa Gifford at befreemomco@gmail.com.
Tech Team Volunteers Needed
Our Sunday morning worship team is looking to add a few more people to our sound tech rotation. Want to learn more? Contact Paul Stewart at stewart.l.paul@gmail.com for more information.
Want to Publicize an Event or Opportunity?
If you have an event or opportunity to publicize and you’d like a slide included in our announcement loop, please see or contact Nikki Guntz (nichole.guntz@gmail.com) to be added to our announcement schedule.