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Next Sunday, November 17, we will worship at Camp Amigo (9:00-10:00 a.m.) as a part of our church retreat. There will be no Sunday services at Berkey. The theme for our service  will be “The Songs of God’s Creation”, based on Isaiah 55:12. To prepare for this time of worship, you are invited to think […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,  […]

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 […]