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		<title>Our Hands</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This Sunday’s message is called “Our Hands.” Worship is more than singing songs or lifting praise. God also wants our hands. The way we serve, love, help, give, and care ... <a title="Our Hands" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/our-hands/" aria-label="Read more about Our Hands"> </a></p>
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This Sunday’s message is called “Our Hands.”</p>
<p>Worship is more than singing songs or lifting praise. God also wants our hands. The way we serve, love, help, give, and care for others matters deeply to Him.</p>
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		<title>Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/why-do-bad-things-happen-part-3/">Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Why do bad things happen? It’s a question as old as faith itself. In this series, we explore free will, the reality of sin and suffering, and the mystery of God’s will. While we may not always find clear answers, we discover this truth: suffering is not pointless, and even in the hardest moments, God is present, working, and drawing us toward something eternal.</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/why-do-bad-things-happen-part-3/">Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/why-do-bad-things-happen-part-2/">Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Why do bad things happen? It’s a question as old as faith itself. In this series, we explore free will, the reality of sin and suffering, and the mystery of God’s will. While we may not always find clear answers, we discover this truth: suffering is not pointless, and even in the hardest moments, God is present, working, and drawing us toward something eternal.</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/why-do-bad-things-happen-part-2/">Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/why-do-bad-things-happen/">Why Do Bad Things Happen? Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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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>Tithing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 ... <a title="Tithing" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/tithing/" aria-label="Read more about Tithing"> </a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/tithing/">Tithing</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></description>
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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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<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/tithing/">Tithing</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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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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<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/elijah-part-3/">ELIJAH – Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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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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					<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 1" class="read-more" href="https://encounterchurchberks.com/elijah-part-1/" aria-label="Read more about Elijah &#8211; Part 1"> </a></p>
<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>
<p>This is an honest journey through burnout, courage, and restoration. We would love for you to listen.</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/elijah-part-1/">Elijah – Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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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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<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-3/">Desires – Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://encounterchurchberks.com">Encounter Church</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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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>
<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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<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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