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In Galatians 6 Paul tells us to “carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” At Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship our Stephen Ministers have been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a challenging time. […]

Beginning March 1 offering will be collected during our children’s nurture hour. The goal is for children to share some of their money or allowances with other people, who really need clean water. (We will support the 2020 Mennonite Central Committee Water Project.) Parents and Grandparents, please try to guide children to have their coins, […]

Berkey Avenue purchased 7 boxes of Kleenex, 10 pair of sweat pants, and 2,500 sticks of gum for Model School from our Model School Fund. Greene Road Church and Faith Church did the same. Model school staff really appreciate the support the three churches give to them. They say we are awesome. 

On Saturday, January 19, 14 people from Berkey helped with the Great Winter Warm-Up at Silverwood. Ruth Hathaway, Jennifer Schrock, Sue Byler, and Judy Miller made a total of 9 comforter tops that were donated. The Mission Commission helped pay for the batting and some of the fabric for the backs. This was part of […]

Three Berkey attenders have been featured this winter in The Elkhart Truth’s “Vibrant People.” Look for the bulletin board heading, “Berkey in the News,” located in Berkey’s hallway, to see these articles.

If a decision is made to cancel church because of severe weather, we will inform you via email, by posting on the closings section of the WNDU website, and by an announcement on Facebook. In general, we will try to make a decision no later than 8:15 a.m.

To commemorate their 100th anniversary, MCC is inviting congregations to participate in their attempt to collect 6,500 comforters. Berkey is teaming up with Silverwood to add our comforters to this world record attempt. Please join us this Saturday, January 18, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Silverwood. This event is for everyone. […]

The Fellowship Commission invites everyone to come to a haystack dinner on Wednesday, January 22, 5:00-6:30 p.m. The food will be provided, just come and enjoy a fun time together!

Berkey is helping to fund a performance and book tour by Ted Swartz of Ted & Co. on Friday, January 24, 7:00 p.m. at East Goshen Mennonite Church. Ted will bring a multi-media presentation, doing what Ted does best, on the road, along with books for purchase and signature. The performance will include new sketches, […]