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You’re probably wondering where our new chairs are for the sanctuary. A few months ago, Sauder Church Furniture, the manufacturer, learned their textile supplier went bankrupt. This put our chair order on hold. Sauder has just partnered with a new textile supplier who can replicate the fabric on our chairs. However, we will have to […]

Caleb Longenecker, Seth Miller and Jackson Bush are planning on biking across the country after they graduate in May. They are raising money for MCC’s global family program which supports education around the world. We find this a very fitting cause after just completing our studies at Goshen College. We feel especially connected to Berkey […]

Beth and Lee Roy Berry and I recently attended a gathering for delegates to the conference. We learned that because some churches have left conference and some others may leave soon, the conference is resizing itself accordingly. In the coming year, the conference budget will be lowered by about $100,000. Join us in praying for […]

Here are some books added to the library that may be of interest to the Parenting Sunday School class: In the Midst of Chaos by Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, theologian, mother and writer who asks what faith and spirituality have to do with parenting and how caring for children in a more intentional and faithful way […]

At the November 16 congregational meeting, a motion was approved to hire a lead treasurer from outside Berkey for the current fiscal year. However, the Stewardship and Finance Commission was also asked to find out whether a qualified person inside the congregation is willing to do this work on a volunteer basis. The commission is […]

We all remember the rule of “No Gum in School,” which is still the case in today’s world most of the time except for two times a year at Model Elementary!! Many of you might be surprised to learn that the only time gum is allowed falls during ISTEP testing!! Yes, you heard it right…Model […]

■     A church of more than 1,000 members preaching and worshipping in Spanish on the west side of Chicago. ■     A young family feeling called to work at church revitalization and simple living in rural Washington State. ■     A youth group from Indiana getting inspired to work for justice on behalf of […]