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Berkey Avenue Announcements
October 26, 2018

Jazz Vespers Service

Next Sunday afternoon, November 11 at 4:00, we’re having a special worship service here at Berkey, a jazz vespers focusing on Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” A major feature of the service will be music by The Dean’s List, a jazz quartet that Berkey member Randy Horst plays in (he’s the bassist). […]

October 19, 2018

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. Additionally, we […]

October 19, 2018

Supporting our Mennonite Schools

Berkey students attending Mennonite schools continue to be blessed with your financial support. Your contribution to one of our designated education funds provides ongoing support for our current students and also insures future opportunities for the growing number of children in our congregation. Here are two ways that you can help: Bethany Christian Schools: We are […]

October 19, 2018

Potatoes

There are still lots of potatoes left in the fellowship hall. The Red, White (Yukon Gold and Kennebec) and Purple potatoes are available by donation. Money raised is used to support students leadership training at Model School. Please leave your donation in the yogurt container.

October 19, 2018

Meals for College Students

Three dates are still available to host college students for a Sunday noon meal: November 11 and December 2 & 9. Sign-up on the Take Them A Meal website. The recipient last name is students and the password is bamf. Thank you so much for your meals and friendship to our students!

October 19, 2018

Submissions to Our Weekly Letter (The Owl)

Do you have an announcement for the Newsletter? Submit your announcement to the office by noon on Thursday. Announcements received after the deadline will be printed the following week. Announcements run between 1-3 weeks.

October 19, 2018

Pastor Schedules

Bob and Mag Richer Smith will be on vacation/retreat from October 20-31.

October 19, 2018

Volunteers to Host JYF Progressive Meal

Two more volunteers are needed to host our JYF for a progressive meal on November 11, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. This is a great way for our youth and volunteering congregation members to get to know each other a little better, and for hospitality to be demonstrated and role modeled. If everyone is able to […]

October 19, 2018

Candidate Weekend Schedule

Pastoral Candidate Mark Schloneger, will visit Berkey, November 1-4. Printed copies of the schedule have been distributed through church mailboxes. Extra copies of the schedule, as well as Mark’s profile, are available on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.

October 19, 2018

Congregational Potluck Meal and Meeting

Everyone is invited to gather for the congregational meal and meeting following worship on October 28. Sandwiches will be provided. Bring finger food to share, as well as your own table service. Also plan to help clean up after the meal so that everyone can attend the meeting. The congregational meeting will begin after the meal. […]

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