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Berkey Avenue Announcements
May 3, 2013

Telling the Colombian Anabaptist Story

Elizabeth Miller, a member of Berkey Avenue Mennonite, was recently featured on the MCC website. She reflects on her work with MCC as an Anabaptist identity and history promoter in Bogotá, Colombia. ******************** Elizabeth Miller is serving with MCC in Bogotá, Colombia, along with her spouse Neil Richer. Miller works as an Anabaptist identity and […]

February 10, 2013

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

On Tuesday, February 12, the pastors will be serving a supper of pancakes. Come anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for supper. Bring your favorite pancake topping to share. They will also serve gluten-free pancakes.

February 10, 2013

Berkey Senior Citizens Valentines

Berkey Senior Citizens: The Berkey Avenue MYF invites you to an evening of entertainment and scrumptious desserts, Wednesday, February 13 (the day before Valentine’s Day!) We will begin the evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church. If you consider yourself to be a senior (definition: “of a more advanced age”) citizen (definition: “an inhabitant of […]

February 3, 2013

Congregational Meeting Agenda

The agenda for our February 17 congregational meeting is: Approve minutes from November 18. Update on the budget. The Elders are making the following recommendation to the congregation. We recommend that the congregation call Dan Schrock to an open-end term beginning May 2013. Discuss and vote on a proposal from the Coordinating Council to change […]

February 3, 2013

Church Secretary to Vacate Post

After nearly 15 years of service to our congregation in the role of office secretary, Eleanor Nafziger has decided to retire at the end of March. If you’re interested in this position, which is for up to 20 hours a week, please talk to Dan Schrock.

January 27, 2013

MYF Care Packages

The Berkey Avenue MYF has long been known for its ability to assemble AWESOME care packages. We want to make sure this year is no exception. We invite you to be part of this exciting endeavor by contributing items to include in these boxes of love sent to college and young adults connected to this […]

January 20, 2013

Membership Exploration Class

Dan and Marilyn will begin a membership exploration class on Sunday, February 4. To accommodate different schedules, we’ll likely offer one class during the Christian education hour, and another at noon over sack lunches. The format is mostly sharing faith stories with each other, though at least one session will focus on the history, structure, […]

January 20, 2013

Stephen Ministry

We all know someone…someone in crisis who doesn’t know where to turn. Someone who is tense, upset, worn out—needing someone to talk with, someone to care. You’d like to help. But how? There are 2 easy steps. Listen and care for your friend in your own relationship together. Consider referring them to a Stephen Minister. […]

January 20, 2013

The ties that bind: is community still relevant for Anabaptists today?

You’re invited to attend The ties that bind: is community still relevant for Anabaptists today? led by John D. Roth, Goshen College professor of history, on January 27, 6:00 p.m. at Menno-Hof in Shipshewana. This is the first event in Menno-Hof’s “Coffee, cookies and community” winter series. Bring cookies to share—coffee will be provided. RSVP […]

January 20, 2013

Agape Committee Member Needed

The Agape Committee responds to the mutual aid needs of people in our congregation and helps the congregation promote mutual aid practices. The committee specializes in handling short-term physical and financial needs. Meetings are held as needed and some business is done via email. This committee falls under the supervisory umbrella of the Caregiving Commission. […]

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