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October 25, 2019

Congregational Potluck Meal & Meeting

On Sunday, November 10, everyone is invited to gather for the congregational meal and meeting following the nurture hour, 12:00 p.m. Bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share, as well as your own table service. The meeting will begin after the meal. It is expected to be a fairly short meeting […]

October 25, 2019

Church Retreat

Berkey’s church retreat is November 15 – 17. Here’s what you need to know: What should I bring? Bedding and towels are provided. Supplies for activities you want to do/lead (games, sports, crafts, puzzles, knitting, talent/variety show stuff, etc) Anything else you need to enjoy the camp experience (bible, journal, walking shoes, etc) What will […]

October 25, 2019

Invitation to Youth Event

The Youth Honors Orchestras will hold their Fall Concert at Sauder Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19. Please come and watch Ian McHugh, Ruth Morrison, and the rest of the youth perform. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors/students, and GC faculty/staff/students free with valid ID. Are your children involved in theater, musical, […]

October 25, 2019

Berkey Prayer Circle

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

October 25, 2019

New to Our Library

The Making of a Physician:  This Was My Calling, by Harry L. Graber who writes that both genetic and environmental factors play important roles in one’s life. Environmental experiences in life can have a positive or negative influence upon the genetic makeup of a given individual. Eventually the individual becomes the responsible choice maker as […]

October 11, 2019

Lanyards for Berkey Name Tags

Lanyards are now available on the literature rack in the fellowship hall. Feel free to pick one up to use with your Berkey clip-on name tag. If you do not have a name tag, please contact Jenny in the office. Everyone is encouraged to wear their name tag on Sunday mornings as they help us […]

October 11, 2019

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)

Our turn to host IHN is this week, October 13-19. If you have questions about the program or would be interested in volunteering, contact Brenda Grimes or Missy Kauffman Schrock. Two opportunities for new and/or continuing volunteers: New Volunteer Training at St. Mark’s Church, October 15, 6:30 p.m. Annual Dessert Fundraiser on Thursday, October 24,  […]

October 11, 2019

Small Groups

Small groups are one of the ways that we build community at Berkey. If you are currently not in a small group, but have interest in joining one, please complete this short interest form by October 30. The small group coordinating committee will be reviewing these submissions and working to pair people with small groups later […]

October 11, 2019

Small Group Opportunity: Earth-keeping as Spiritual Practice

Jennifer Schrock offers a small group on creation care. She writes, “In my role with Mennonite Creation Care Network, I know it is a lot easier to dispense creation care advice than it is to act on it. I am interested in beginning a small group for people who would like to work on lifestyle […]

October 11, 2019

Youth Events

Are your children involved in theater, musical, athletic, or other activities? We want to know! Please submit information to the office about any upcoming activities so that our members can come and support Berkey youth. Direct any questions to Sarah Morrison.

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