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January 17, 2014

Celebrating the Gift

This weekend we begin a series of 6 Sundays on human sexuality. Talking about our sexuality can stir up experiences and feelings that are painful and troubling. This is normal. So we encourage you to do what you need to do to care for yourself:  talk to one of the pastors or a trusted friend, […]

January 16, 2014

Women: Come Join Spirit Feast!

If you’re looking for a place to find spiritual inspiration, learn from others’ stories and experiences, eat great food, build community, and connect with women of different stages and ages at Berkey then this is a group for you! We are a small group of women who meet once a month (rotating houses), socialize over […]

January 15, 2014

Volunteering at the Depot

The Mission Commission and the MYF have scheduled a service project doing some volunteer work at The Depot on Wednesday evening, January 29, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This project, involving both our youth and adults, will help to further the mission outreach of The Depot and MCC. There will be a signup sheet […]

January 7, 2014

Face2Face Women’s Retreat 2014

March 7-9, 2014 This guided retreat for women of all ages is prepared by Patricia Ebersole Zwier and Susan Berends Medendorp, who have been doing women’s retreats for 20 years. Susan is seminary trained in the Christian Reformed Church and Patricia is a therapist at Oaklawn and is active in Assembly Mennonite Church. Each session begins […]

January 7, 2014

Berkey Teacher Appreciation Meal

The Education Commission is planning a special noon meal on Sunday, January 26, to say thank you to our Berkey Sunday School teachers (and their families) for serving our congregation this year in nurturing our children, youths and adults. Please join us for a simple meal and lots of delicious desserts from the congregation!

January 7, 2014

New to the Library

This week we feature two new titles. I Am Malala: The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai: When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. […]

January 5, 2014

CHURCH CANCELED: January 5th

After considerable snowfall this morning, we have decided to cancel church for today. Stay warm and enjoy the beauty of the snowfall!

December 24, 2013

The Church and Business Doing Kingdom Work

Join us on Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Belmont Mennonite Church (925 Oxford Street, Elkhart) for “The Church and Business Doing Kingdom Work.” Pastor Larry Rohrer and a business leader in the Belmont congregation will dialogue over how one incorporates their faith and values in the business world, and the role the church […]

December 10, 2013

An Explanation of The Nativity of Christ Artwork

This explanation is being provided so as to enhance the appreciation and understanding of those utilizing and viewing The Nativity of Christ image, the suggested visual for the Advent 2013 worship resources. Worship planners may chose to incorporate this essay as they see helpful through bulletin inserts, reading aloud while worshipers view the image, etc. […]

December 4, 2013

MCC Donations Reaching Hands of Filipinos

In the town of Tolosa on Leyte island, where Typhoon Haiyan (locally called Yolanda) caused great devastation, Filipinos can now sign up for food or household supplies. A portion of MCC donations is supplying 3,750 families on Leyte island with a one-time food basket and 2,250 families with nonfood items. This distribution is carried out […]

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