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​The Prayer Circle of three to five people meets routinely on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. in the church offices. We pray for Berkey members who have shared joys and concerns during the worship service, by using the blue prayer cards, or through individual concerns specifically expressed to us. All prayer requests are kept confidential. Additionally, we […]

The Spiritual Leadership Team works as a team to make decisions together. We respond to concerns and questions with 1 voice, not 9. We want to hear from you, but it may take a while for us to meet and discuss your concern. Thanks for being a part of this vibrant community of God’s people.  […]

The pastoral search committee (Jan Shetler, Anita Mounsithiraj, John Mast, Renae Yoder, and Brandon Yoder) thanks you very much for extending hospitality to Mark Schloneger and his family last weekend. The committee had many meetings with him and time to ask a lot of questions. If you feel like you still have questions or just […]

Peace Club will meet immediately following nurture hour this Sunday, November 11. Here are some things you should know: If you still have a Peace Club T-shirt, you are urged to wear it. For those who no longer have one, or never had one, we will get your name and size to have shirts for […]

This Sunday afternoon, November 11 at 4:00 p.m., we’re having a special worship service here at Berkey, a jazz vespers focusing on Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” A major feature of the service will be music by The Dean’s List, a jazz quartet that Berkey member Randy Horst plays in (he’s the […]

Next Sunday, November 18, everyone is invited to gather for the congregational meal and meeting following the nurture hour, 12:00 p.m. Bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share, as well as your own table service. Also, please plan to help clean up after the meal so that everyone can attend the […]

The church has purchased new stacking chairs for the fellowship hall area, replacing the metal folding chairs. The new chairs are scheduled to arrive around the middle of November. We will no longer need the metal folding chairs and are offering them to anyone who needs them. We are suggesting a donation of $5.00 per […]

The final training session this fall for IHN volunteers is being offered on November 30. During the session, volunteers will be asked to sign a volunteer waiver and a background check form. The event is at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church; if you would like to attend or would like more information, contact Brenda Grimes or Susan Garboden.

Are you missing a coat, a blanket, cash boxes, a favorite stuffed toy, or a pretty dish? Here are some places to look for them at church: Table in the fellowship hall – A table has been set up with many kitchen items that have been left behind. Shelf in the coatroom – The shelf […]