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		<title>Easter 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Royal Priests</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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We&#8217;re bringing back a series this Sunday, and it&#8217;s one we couldn&#8217;t let go of.<br />
Royal Priests is rooted in 1 Peter 2 and is all about rediscovering who we are: chosen, set apart, and called to represent God in our everyday lives.<br />
Sometimes the truths we need most are worth revisiting, and this is one of them.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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What if how we handle money is part of how we follow Jesus? Join us as we learn to trust Him with what’s already His, with practical steps each week and space to process together in LifeGroups.</p>
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		<title>ELIJAH &#8211; Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Elijah’s story is not just about fire from heaven. It is about exhaustion, fear, doubt, and the quiet places where faith feels fragile. This is an honest journey through burnout, ... <a title="ELIJAH &#8211; Part 3" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/elijah-part-3/" aria-label="Read more about ELIJAH &#8211; Part 3"> </a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/elijah-part-3/">ELIJAH – Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Elijah’s story is not just about fire from heaven. It is about exhaustion, fear, doubt, and the quiet places where faith feels fragile.</p>
<p>This is an honest journey through burnout, courage, and restoration. We would love for you to join us.</p>
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		<title>Elijah &#8211; Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/elijah-part-1/">Elijah – Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Elijah’s story is not just about fire from heaven. It is about exhaustion, fear, doubt, and the quiet places where faith feels fragile.</p>
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		<title>Desires &#8211; Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” As we grow closer to God, our desires begin to mirror His ... <a title="Desires &#8211; Part 3" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/desires-part-3/" aria-label="Read more about Desires &#8211; Part 3"> </a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/desires-part-3/">Desires – Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”</p>
<p>As we grow closer to God, our desires begin to mirror His heart. In this series, we will look at people and stories throughout Scripture and see how even good things, when pursued too far or in the wrong way, can lead us off course and become something harmful.</p>
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		<title>Desires Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/desires-part-2/">Desires Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”</p>
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<p><!-- Remember to edit the date on the right and add the speaker under Tags on the right --></p><p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/desires-part-2/">Desires Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Desires &#8211; Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/desires-part-1/">Desires – Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Psalm 37:4 says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”</p>
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<p><!-- Remember to edit the date on the right and add the speaker under Tags on the right --></p><p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/desires-part-1/">Desires – Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us this holiday season as we celebrate the greatness of our God who came near to us and dive into a Christmas series filled with the hope and joy ... <a title="Psalm 96" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/psalm-96/" aria-label="Read more about Psalm 96"> </a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/psalm-96/">Psalm 96</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Join us this holiday season as we celebrate the greatness of our God who came near to us and dive into a Christmas series filled with the hope and joy of Jesus’ arrival.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We often think of blessings as things we have or moments that go our way, but the Bible paints a deeper picture. True blessing is found in being in Christ, ... <a title="Blessings" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/blessings/" aria-label="Read more about Blessings"> </a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/blessings/">Blessings</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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We often think of blessings as things we have or moments that go our way, but the Bible paints a deeper picture. True blessing is found in being in Christ, loved by God, and saved by grace.</p>
<p>Together, we’ll discover what it means to live as people who both receive God’s blessings and share them, sending His goodness into the world and living with gratitude as those chosen and adopted by Him.</p>
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