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May 6, 2016

Ecuadorian Earthquake Relief

Amos and Janice Hostetler shared last Sunday about their niece Sheryl Hostetler, in Ecuador. If you would like to donate to the Shekinah Foundation in Ecuador where Sheryl works, visit the Rosedale Mennonite Mission’s website. The website gives several options for making donations, including a paypal option. A designation box allows you to send your […]

May 6, 2016

May Calendar

If you would like a printed copy of the Berkey May calendar, there are extra copies on the literature rack by the mailboxes. The monthly calendar can always be viewed and printed from the link in the right hand column of The Owl Newsletter.

May 6, 2016

New to Our Library

Lord Willing?, by Jessica Kelley is a non-fiction book from Herald Press that is new to our church library. The book depicts the story of when Kelly’s four year old son was diagnosed with brain cancer, Kelley couldn’t stomach Christian cliches. God’s will? Divine design? The Lord’s perfect plan? Kelley boldly tackles one of the […]

May 6, 2016

Anabaptist Disabilities Network

The latest addition of the Anabaptist Disabilities Network’s newsletter features Ellie Wenger. The article is titled I’m famous! The Rich Life of a Teen with Disabilities, by Kathy Nofziger Yeakey. You are invited to read the article online.

May 6, 2016

Thank You

Thank you for all the gracious words, gifts of time or food, prayers and other acts of kindness following Twila Nafziger’s death. It is a blessing to be a part of such a caring congregation. – The Nafziger, Berry, & Hostetler families.

May 6, 2016

Thank You

We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to our church family for your generosity and prayers to the community of Kimuka Village in Kenya. We raised a total of $2848.72 to help needy students and their families with School fees/tuition. Your donations will go a long way in meeting their needs. Thank you […]

April 29, 2016

Worship Series on the Senses

During the month of May, the Worship Commission has arranged for a special series on the five senses. Our overall theme is “Awaken us, God, to who we are!” Although our five senses are integral parts of our embodied human experience, we aren’t always aware of the role these senses play in our life with […]

April 29, 2016

Kenyan Tea Fundraiser

Sunday, May 1, the Metekai’s small group (Metekais, Bullers, Smuckers and Horsts) invite you to a Kenyan Tea Fundraiser between the worship and nurture hour. They will be serving Kenyan tea, samosas and treats. Donations will be collected to support students in Kimuka village, Kenya, the Metekai’s home village. Checks should be made out to […]

April 29, 2016

Stephen Ministry Commissioning Service

Trish Yoder will be commissioned as a Stephen Minister during our morning service on May 8. Stephen Ministry is an important dimension of our ministry here at Berkey Avenue. We thank God for Trish and the other Stephen Ministers who provide support to those experiencing difficult times.

April 29, 2016

Berkey Avenue Cleanup and Garden Project

On Monday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m., the Mission Commission is seeking volunteers to: 1. Assist in picking up litter and debris on both sides of Berkey Ave. from the city limits west to CR.17. 2. To install the garden fence for this year. Pizza and soft drinks will be served at 5:30 p.m. for […]

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