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August 5, 2016

Summer Nurture Hour Schedule

August 7 & 14:  Inter-generational classes for everyone. Aug. 21:  All-Church Fellowship Meal and Congregational Meeting (No Nurture Hour classes). Aug. 28 – Celebration Sunday/Refreshments (No Nurture Hour classes). There will be a meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary regarding church building issues.

August 5, 2016

Fall College Assistance

Our fall goal for the college and seminary assistance fund is $4,500, which will benefit 9 young people from Berkey. To date we’ve received $4,095, leaving $405 to meet our goal. This fund is one of the few ways you can double your investment–our colleges and seminaries match all contributions dollar for dollar. In addition, […]

August 5, 2016

My Coins Count

As you exit the sanctuary after worship, look for the MCC collection jars for your coins (or bills). My Coins Count, formerly known as Penny Power, will be collected for the 2016 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale coming up on September 23 & 24 to support the relief, development and peace work of the Mennonite Central […]

August 5, 2016

Prayer Circle

The Prayer Circle of three to five people meets routinely on Monday nights at 7:00 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, […]

August 5, 2016

GIHN Appreciation Event

Volunteer Appreciation Event for all Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network (GIHN) Volunteers will be Sunday, August 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at St. Mark’s Church. You do not need an invitation this year.

August 5, 2016

Congregational Meeting

After a potluck on August 21, we’ll have a congregational meeting with only three agenda items. Since Greg Smucker needs to be out of town that weekend, Anita Mounsithiraj will lead the meeting. 1)  Approve minutes of the May 15 meeting. 2)  Discuss and vote on the budget for 2016-17. 3)  Discuss and vote on […]

August 5, 2016

Pastoral Sabbatical Coverage

The Spiritual Leadership Team (SLT) has approved a sabbatical for Marilyn Rudy-Froese from September 19, 2016 to January 2, 2017. To work with Dan Schrock during her sabbatical, the SLT has hired Ron Guengerich, who recently retired as one of the pastors at Silverwood Mennonite Church here in Goshen. Ron will work on a half-time […]

August 5, 2016

New to Our Library

Spirituality with Clothes On:  Examining What Makes Us Who We Are, by Gareth Brandt. This tour through the frameworks and forces that make us who we are, ‘clothed in Christ’ but also in the garments of family and culture, enables us to locate ourselves in a deeper way. Bear in Mind:  Stories of the Troubles, […]

August 5, 2016

Youth Ministry and Disabilities

Berkey member Cindy Warner Baker has written an article, “Youth Ministry and Disabilities”, which has been published in the most recent Anabaptist Disabilities Network newsletter. In her article, Baker shares insights about youth ministry that welcomes persons with disabilities. It also includes a photo of our youth group from many years ago! You are invited […]

August 5, 2016

Online Directory Updates

The online directory has several new updates including Anne Berry’s new address. You are encouraged to create a link on your desktop to our directory for quick access to the most up-to-date information on our Berkey family. More updates are coming soon!

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