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August 27, 2013

MCC Seeks Thrift Shops Coordinator

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Great Lakes is seeking a .5 FTE Thrift Shops Coordinator to provide support and services to 12 thrift shops who annually contribute upwards of $1.3 million to the ministries of MCC. The person in this position will encourage shop operations to grow profitability, assist with problem solving, advocate for sound policies […]

August 21, 2013

Berkey Avenue Small Groups

Small groups are an important part of our life together as a congregation. They help us to deepen our relationships with each other and with God. In addition to the traditional, intergenerational groups that currently exist, we would like to offer small groups formed around a theme, eg. book club, dinner and a movie, biking, […]

August 20, 2013

Bethany Association for Reducing Tuition

Your regular shopping can support Christian education when you buy gift cards/certificates to over 75 national and Goshen-area businesses restaurants, which donate a percentage of your purchases to benefit a student through the Bethany Association for Reducing Tuition The benefit can go support a specific student, to Bethany’s general fund, or to a congregation’s partnership […]

August 15, 2013

MCC’s Fear Not Campaign

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) encourages churches to work to address the issues surrounding militarism through the third year of MCC’s Fear Not campaign. The goal is to help churches grapple with the questions of militarism from a biblical/theological perspective and in a practical way. There are many MCC resources available which can be adjusted for […]

August 15, 2013

Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale Men’s Choir

All men who love to sing are invited to join the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale Men’s Choir for 2013. Rehearsals will be held at Bethany Christian Schools, on Sunday  September 1, 8, 15 & 22,  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Dress rehearsal will be Thursday evening, September 26, also at Bethany at 7:00 p.m.  We […]

August 14, 2013

MDC Goldenrod Auction

Come to the 15th Annual MDC Goldenrod Auction September 6 at the Shipshewana Auction Barn! Proceeds benefit persons with disabilities served by MDC Goldenrod.  Bring the whole family! Friday, Sept 6th, beginning at noon.  The Project Promise chicken BBQ dinner runs from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (or till sold out).  Silent auction from 5:00 […]

August 8, 2013

Potluck Meal and Congregational Meeting

A congregational meal will follow the August 18 service, after which there will be a congregational meeting.   Members are encouraged to bring two dishes to contribute to the potluck.  We also encourage people to bring their own table service to facilitate clean-up after the meal. ~ Fellowship & Caring Commission

August 8, 2013

The 46th Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale

The 46th Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale will take place on September 27-28 at Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.  The sale begins Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday hours are from 7:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon.  Come and make this weekend a family event!  For more information about the sale or to download printable forms, see website: www.mennonitesale.org. To […]

August 8, 2013

Center For Community Justice Mediation Training

Interested in involvement in your community’s response to crime? VORP at the Center for Community Justice will offer its annual training September 18-20, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register before August 30 to receive an early registration discount. Topics include: victim-offender mediation, principles of restorative justice and an overview of our local criminal justice […]

August 8, 2013

Merry Lea’s “Essence of August” Hike

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, Wolf Lake, IN, will be offering an “Essence of August” hike as part of its Sabbath Hike series on Sunday, August 11, 3:30 p.m. meeting at Merry Lea’s Rieth Village. The 1.5-hour guided hikes are designed to help people let go of their responsibilities and witness the […]

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