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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
September 29, 2002 Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net
 Gathering and Praising
        Prelude
        Call to Worship
        Songs of Praise Offering our Tithes and Gifts
        Offertory

Hearing the Word
        Children's Time Connie Bauman
        Scripture Reading: John 8:2-11  Ron Good
        Sermon: ``Spiritual Postures: Examining'' Anita Kehr
                Confession

Responding to the Word
        Communion
        Congregational Sharing
                Prayers of the Congregation

Going
        Introductions and Announcements
                (Please pass the friendship registers.)
        Sending
Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Amy, Lena, and Michael Buckwalter
Accompanist: Sarah Roth
Ushers: Ruth Miller Roth, Tim Drescher

Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall. 10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨        Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library.
¨        Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        Web-Site Development a task-focused group that meets in the office.

Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨        Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨        Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨        Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨        Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨        Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨        Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''

Youth classes:
¨        The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
 Sun, 29 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT b10-20--02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=b10-20--02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 20, 2002 Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock        Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: hyperlink
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
        Prelude
        Call to Worship
        Worship in Song:
                ``For the beauty of the earth'' WB 89
                ``To God be the glory'' WB 102
                ``Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord''
                
Offering our Tithes and Gifts
        Offertory
                        
Hearing the Word
        Children's Time Anita and Tavi Mounsithiraj     Song: ``Let there be light, Lord God'' WB 371
        Scripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14 Sherry Wenger
        Sermon: ``The Prayer of the Righteous''   Dan Schrock

Responding to the Word
        Hymn of Response: ``The sacrifice you accept, O God'' WB 141
        Congregational Sharing  Anita Kehr
                Prayers of the Congregation

Going
        Introductions and Announcements
                (Please pass the friendship registers.)
        Song of Benediction: ``The Lord lift you up''
        

Worship Leader: Ginny Martin
Song Leader: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Smuckers
Accompanists: Worship Team
Sound Operator: Phil Bauman
Ushers: Mark and Daniel Pankratz
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall.
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨        Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library.
¨        Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        Web-Site Development a working group meeting in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨        Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨        Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨        Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨        Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨        Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨        Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨        The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
6:00 p.m. A Service of Remembrance. The Bethany Chamber Orchestra will provide music to lead us in a time of worship that also includes scripture, silence, and song.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
 Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT B10-27-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B10-27-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 27, 2002 Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock  Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
        Prelude
        Welcome and Prayer
        Songs of Praise:
                ``I will call upon the Lord''
                ``My hope is built on nothing less'' WB 343
                ``How great Thou art'' (insert in Hymnal pocket)

Offering our Tithes and Gifts
        Offertory
                        
Hearing the Word
        Children's Time
                Song: ``Children of the heavenly Father'' WB 616  MYF
        Scripture Reading: James 5:13-16        Ora Troyer
        Sermon  Anita Kehr
        Service of Anointing
                
Responding to the Word
        Congregational Sharing  Eleanor Nafziger
                Prayers of the Congregation

Going
        Introductions and Announcements
                (Please pass the friendship registers.)
        Closing Song: ``Eagles' wings''
        

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Roths
Accompanists: Sarah Roth
Sound Operator: Phil Bauman
Ushers: Mark and Daniel Pankratz

Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall.
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨        Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library.
¨        Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        Web-Site Development a working group meeting in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨        Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨        Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨        Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨        Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨        Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨        Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨        The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
 Sun, 27 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT B11-03-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B11-03-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 3, 2002 Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock        Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: hyperlink
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
        Prelude
        Welcome and Prayer
        Songs of Praise:
                ``Sing to the Lord of harvest'' WB 98
                ``God loves all his many people'' WB 397
                ``Garment of praise''
                ``Give thanks''
                
Offering our Tithes and Gifts
        Prayer  
        Offertory
                        
Hearing the Word
        Children's Time Dale and Trish Shenk
        Song: ``I know not why God's wondrous grace'' WB 338      
        Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25-38
        Sermon: ``Better than Marriage''  Dan Schrock
        Hymn of Response: ``O Master, let me walk with thee'' WB 357
                
Responding to the Word
        Congregational Sharing  Ginny Martin
                Prayers of the Congregation

Going
        Introductions and Announcements
                (Please pass the friendship registers.)
        Benediction
        
Worship Leader: Jenny Schrock
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Prelude and Offertory: Smuckers
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Dave Krabill, Armand Martin

Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall.
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨        Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library.
¨        Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        Web-Site Development a working group meeting in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨        Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨        Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨        Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨        Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨        Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨        Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨        The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
 Sun, 3 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT B11-10-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B11-10-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 10, 2002 Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock        Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: hyperlink
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
        Prelude
        Welcome and Prayer
        Songs of Praise:
                ``New Earth, Heavens New'' WB 299
                ``O Perfect Heart'' (overhead)
                ``Will you let me be your servant'' WB 307        
                
Offering our Tithes and Gifts
        Offertory
                        
Hearing the Word
        Children's Time
        Song: ``When Love is Found'' WB 623
        Scripture Reading: Hosea 2:16-20        Tim Drescher
        Sermon: ``Renewal''       Dan Schrock
                
Responding to the Word
        Renewing Marriage Covenants     Peter Buller
                                Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock
Congregational Sharing
        Prayers of the Congregation

Going
        Introductions and Announcements
                (Please pass the friendship registers.)
        Benediction

        
Worship Leader: Anita Kehr
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Krysta Hawkley
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Dave Krabill, Armand Martin
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall.
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨        Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library.
¨        Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨        SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨        Web-Site Development a working group meeting in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨        Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨        Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨        Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨        Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨        Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨        Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨        The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
11:30 a.m. MYF parents' meeting in preparation for Live-In.
1:30-4:00 p.m. Jr. Youth Great Adventure. Meet at the church to carpool to Oxbow; pick up kids at 4:00 at Oxbow. MYF members
are also invited.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
 Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT B11-17-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B11-17-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 17, 2002
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: hyperlink
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Prelude
Call to Worship*
Worship in Song
Confession: The confession will include a time of silence after which we will join together in this closing excerpted from WB 690:
 Leader: God will create in each of us a pure heart.
God will not take the Holy Spirit from us.
 God will restore to us the joy of salvation
and grant us willing spirits to sustain us.
 ALL: Praise to the God of mercy who loves and forgives us.

Offering
 Offertory
Hearing the Word
 Children's Time Roxanna Sommers
Song
Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:46-50 Steve Johns
 Sermon Anita Kehr
Responding to the Word
Hymn
Congregational Sharing and Praying Tom Albrecht
Going
 Introductions and Announcements (Please pass the friendship registers.)
 Closing: We believe God has adopted us as children
to invite others to follow Christ,
to encourage one another to deeper commitment,
to proclaim forgiveness of sins and hope,
to reconcile people to God through word and deed,
to bear witness to the power of love over hate,
to proclaim Jesus the Ruler of all,
to meet the daily tasks of life with purpose,
to suffer joyfully for the cause of right,
to the ends of the earth,
to the end of the age,
to the praise of Christ's glory.
 Benediction

*Adapted selections from Ephesians 1-3. Other quotations are from Psalm 139:23-24, Celtic Prayers, Newell p. 73; My Grandfather's Blessings, Remen, p. 235; and WB 713.

Worship Leader: Ruth Liechty
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Sarah Roth
Ushers: Dave Krabill, Armand Martin
 Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)


Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall. 10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨ Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨ BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨ College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library.
¨ Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨ SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨ Web-Site Development a working group meeting in the office.

Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨ Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨ Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨ Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨ Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨ Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨ Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''

Youth classes:
¨ The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
11:45 a.m. Fellowship meal followed by a congregational meeting around 12:30 p.m.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.

 Sun, 17 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT B12-01-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B12-01-02.rtf@CB12
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         ``They that wait
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         ``O come, O come,
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Song: ``Holy is your name''
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Congregational Sharing and
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Benediction "3">        
        
Worship and
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The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12)
meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
If you are visiting today,
please pick up a copy of our newsletter on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 1 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT B12-08-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B12-08-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 8, 2002

Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Prelude
Call to Worship
 Songs of Praise
         ``Great God of wonders'' WB 149
         ``Oh, how shall I receive thee'' WB 182
          ``Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming'' WB 211
Confession and Candlelighting
          Song: ``Holy is your name'' (Hymnal pocket)
 Offering
         Offertory
 Hearing the Word
          Children's Time 
         Song: ``Comfort, comfort, O my people'' WB 176
         Scripture Reading: Mark 1:1-8    Lori Good
          Sermon: ``Voices on the Edge''     Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: ``On Jordan's banks'' WB 183
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita Kehr
 Going
          Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction
                  
Worship and Music Leaders: Dale and Trish Shenk
Prelude and Offertory: The Masts
Accompanist: Lois Mast
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, Ruth Miller Roth
The visual display for Advent has been prepared by Evie Nafziger and Eleanor Nafziger. Isaiah's cry to God, ``O that you would tear open the heavens and come down'' (64:1), becomes visual in the stained glass circle where arms and hands tear through the darkness
 in our lives and make room for the light of Christ.
 Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall)
 and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)
Today's Schedule
 10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall. Enjoy the refreshments provided in celebration of the Advent season. Children will receive their snacks in their Sunday school classrooms.
 10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
 Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
 ¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
 ¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
 Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
 ¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
 ¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
 ¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
 ¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
 ¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
 ¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
 Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT B12-15-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B12-15-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 15, 2002
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net
Prelude
Call to Worship
 Songs of Praise:
         ``Hark! The glad sound!'' WB 184
         ``He came down''
          ``Gloria'' WB 204
Confession
         Silence; Lighting the Advent Candle
          Song: ``Holy is your name'' (Hymnal pocket)
 Offering Gifts
         Offertory
         Music from children in kindergarten through 5th grade:
                   ``There was a little baby''
                   ``Pat-a-pan''
                  ``Go tell it on the mountain''
                   ``Still, still, still''
Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Tim and Izaete Nafziger
          Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:23-34; John 15:7-11
          Sermon: ``Joy: Fer It, or Agin' It?''      Peter Shetler
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: ``Joy to the world'' WB 318
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Dan Schrock
 Going
          Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction
                  
Worship and Music Leaders: Dale and Trish Shenk
Prelude and Offertory: Worship Team
Accompanist: Krysta Hawkley; Ushers: Jesse Kehr, John Nussbaum
The visual display for Advent has been prepared by Evie Nafziger and Eleanor Nafziger. Isaiah's cry to God, ``O that you would tear open the heavens and come down'' (64:1), becomes visual in the stained glass circle where arms and hands tear through the darkness
 in our lives and make room for the light of Christ.
 Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall)
 and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)
Today's Schedule
 10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall. Please review the draft copies of next year's congregational directories and make corrections as needed.
 10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
 Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
 ¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
 ¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
 ¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
 Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
 ¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
 ¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
 ¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
 ¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
 ¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
 ¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
 Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 15 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT B12-22-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B12-22-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 22, 2002
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net
Prelude
 Call to Worship
          Leader: With arms outstretched we gather.
          All: We are all God's people,
                           all the work of God's hands.
         Leader: God's mystery is about to be revealed,
                           a secret kept for long ages past.
         Women: A child will be born; a son will be given.
         Men: God will give him the throne of David,
                           and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
         All: Of this kingdom there will be no end.
         Women: God's loving arms offer us a Savior.
         Men: God trusts us to take in his Son as an infant.
         Leader: Our longing God seeks the response of our loving embrace.
          All: With arms outstretched, we are gathered.
 Songs of Praise:
         ``O come, all ye faithful'' WB 212
         ``Hark! the herald angels sing'' WB 201
          ``Away in a manger'' WB 194
Confession
         Silence; Lighting the Advent Candle
          Song: ``Holy is your name'' (Hymnal pocket)        Caitlin Wade, soloist
 Offering Gifts
         Offertory
 Songs:  ``Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light'' WB 203
          ``Infant holy, infant lowly'' WB 206
 Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Mary Beth Spicher        Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38  Deb Williams
          Sermon: ``Have a Messy Christmas''         Dan Schrock

Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: ``What child is this'' WB 215
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita Kehr
 Going
          Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Closing Song: ``Angels we have heard on high'' WB 197
                 
Worship and Music Leaders: Dale and Trish Shenk
Prelude and Offertory: Carol and Jocelyn Spicher
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, John Nussbaum
Audio/Video Operator: Ben Buckwalter


The visual display for Advent has been prepared by Evie Nafziger and Eleanor Nafziger. Isaiah's cry to God, ``O that you would tear open the heavens and come down'' (64:1), becomes visual in the stained glass circle where arms and hands tear through the darkness in our lives and make room for the light of Christ.
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)
Christmas Events
 Today: 10:15 a.m. Advent Tea with extended fellowship time. (There is no Sunday School today.)
         6:00 p.m. Messiah Sing
 Tuesday:         8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service




If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.






10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
 Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
 ¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
 ¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
 ¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
 Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
 ¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
 ¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
 ¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
 ¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
 ¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
 ¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
 Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

Tue, 24 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT B12-29-02.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B12-29-02.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 29, 2002
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net
Prelude
Call to Worship
 Songs of Praise:
         ``O come, all ye faithful'' WB 212
         ``To us a Child of hope is born'' WB 189
          ``On this day earth shall ring'' WB 192
Confession
         Silence; Lighting the Advent and Christ Candles
          ``Oh, how shall I receive thee'' WB 182
Offering Gifts
         Offertory
 Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Galen Graber and Ruth Brenneman
          Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-38  Jeannie Krabill Miller
          Sermon: ``Recognizing the Christ''         Anita Kehr
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: ``Good Christian friends, rejoice'' WB 210
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Dan Schrock
 Going
          Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Closing Song: ``The virgin Mary had a baby boy'' WB 202
         Closing Prayer  

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Lois Mast
Prelude and Offertory: Lauren Hooley, Aaron Krabill
Usher: Jesse Kehr
Audio/Video Operator: Ben Buckwalter
The visual display for the Christmas season has been prepared by Evie Nafziger and Eleanor Nafziger. Isaiah's cry to God, ``O that you would tear open the heavens and come down'' (64:1), becomes visual in the stained glass circle where arms and hands tear through the darkness in our lives and make room for the light of Christ.

 Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall)
 and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
 Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
 ¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
 ¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
 ¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
 ¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
 Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
 ¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
 ¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
 ¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
 ¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
 ¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
 ¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
 Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.

Sun, 5 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT B2003-11-16.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B2003-11-16.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 16, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

The Next Coming of Christ
Gathering
          Prelude
         Song of Gathering: All the earth
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:         597      Oh, how happy are they
                                    Eagles' wings
                                    611      Soon and very soon      
Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Kris Krabill
         Song
         Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18     
         Sermon: ``Waiting to Meet the Lord Christ''        Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
          Song of Response: 618 Jesus, lover of my soul
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer  Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
         Offering
Sending
          Introduction and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending: 114 In thee is gladness

Worship Leader: Kelly Shenk
Music Leaders: Cindy Baker and the Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: The Grimes family
Ushers: Ron Good, Dave Krabill

You are invited to stay for the Nurture Hour that begins after a coffee and fellowship break. The back of this bulletin lists available classes. You're also welcome to stay for the potluck meal afterwards.
 Childcare during worship is available, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall).

Nurture Hour
 Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
 ¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that is studying the book of 1 John using the Uniform Series (Mennonite) curriculum. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of Hebrews; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         A class to explore membership at Berkey Avenue is currently meeting in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
 ¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''

Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

 If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 15:53:01 GMT B2003-11-23.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B2003-11-23.rtf@CB12
November 23, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Christ the King Sunday
Gathering
          Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Thanksgiving: #94 Come, ye thankful people
#96 We plow the fields and scatter
#90 For the fruit of all creation
#97 From the hands

Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Rita Gingrich
         Scripture: John 18:33-38         Charity Grimes
         Sermon: ``King Jesus?''    Heidi Siemens-Rhodes

Responding to the Word
          Song of Response: #66 O worship the King
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer  Anita Kehr
         Offering
Sending
          Introduction and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Ora Troyer
Prelude and Offertory: Linda Yoder
Ushers: Ron Good, Dave Krabill


You are invited to stay for the Nurture Hour that begins after a coffee and fellowship break. The back of this bulletin lists available classes. You're also welcome to stay for the potluck meal afterwards.
 Childcare during worship is available, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall).

Nurture Hour
 Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
 ¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that is studying the book of 1 John using the Uniform Series (Mennonite) curriculum. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of Hebrews; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
 ¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''

Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

 If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 23 Nov 2003 15:33:04 GMT B2003-11-30.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B2003-11-30.rtf@CB12
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 30, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Hearing Voices: First Sunday of Advent
Gathering
          Prelude
         Singing
         Invitation to Listen: Dramatic Reading and Candlelighting
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Worship        
Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Brenda Grimes
                  Advent song to the tune of ``Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'':
                           Advent is a time to wait,
                           Not quite time to celebrate.
                           We will watch for the signs that are there,
                           And prepare our hearts with special care.
                           God's gift for all is on its way,
                           We must be patient 'til Christmas Day.
         Scripture: Luke 21:25-36 Signs-Be Alert
         Sermon: ``On the Move''    Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
          Song of Response
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer  Anita Kehr
         Offering
Sending
          Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Tim Drescher     Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Cover Artist: Merrill Krabill
Ushers: Ron Good, Dave Krabill
Prelude and Offertory: Joyce Pankratz


Horizon

The season of Advent
means there is something on the horizon
the likes of which we have never seen before.
It is not possible to keep it from coming,
because it will.
That's just how Advent works.
What is possible is to not see it,
to miss it,
to turn just as it brushes past you.
And you begin to grasp
what it was you missed,
like Moses in the cleft of the rock,
watching God's back fade in the distance.

So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder.
Wait. Behold. Wonder.
There will be time enough for running.
For rushing. For worrying. For pushing.
For now, stay.
Wait.
Something is on the horizon.

by Jan Richardson
Reprinted by permission of United Church Press from Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas. Copyright 1998 by Jan L. Richardson.

Childcare during worship is available, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall).

You are invited to stay for the Nurture Hour that begins after a coffee and fellowship break. The back of this bulletin lists available classes.

Nurture Hour
 Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
 ¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that is studying the book of 1 John using the Uniform Series (Mennonite) curriculum. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht and Dan Nafziger offer leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of Hebrews; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
 ¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''

Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

 If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 18:13:38 GMT B2003-12-07.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B2003-12-07.rtf@CB12
December 7, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Following the Path: Second Sunday of Advent
Gathering
          Prelude
         Singing
         Invitation to Listen: Dramatic Reading and Candlelighting
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Worship        
Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Brenda Grimes
         Scripture: Malachi 2:17-3:7
         Sermon: ``A Sunrise of Mercy Shining''     Anita Kehr
Responding to the Word
          Song of Response
         Welcoming New Members: Evan Bontrager, Tonya Bontrager, Verdella Krabill, Dan Williams, Deb Williams
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer  Dan Schrock
         Offering
Sending
          Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Tim Drescher     Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Cover Artist: Merrill Krabill
Prelude and Offertory: Emily Grimes
Voices: Daniel and Lois Mast
Patterns

Forgive us, God,
when we live our lives within the lines,
when we say
this is the shape of our work,
this is the boundary of our habitation,
these are the limits to our love,
these are the lines of our vision,
these, and none other.

Draw us beyond our patterns into yours;
shifting, moving,
curving, spiraling,
many-colored, ever-changing,
stretching, pushing,
challenging, renaming,
unsettling, disturbing,
casting forth,
and welcoming home.

by Jan Richardson
Reprinted by permission of United Church Press from Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas. Copyright 1998 by Jan L. Richardson.

Childcare during worship is available, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall).

You are invited to stay for the Nurture Hour that begins after a coffee and fellowship break. The back of this bulletin lists available classes.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.

Nurture Hour
 Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
 ¨         BASIC The Basic class will be doing sermon response during December led by Jud Gingrich.
¨         College Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Dan Nafziger offers leadership.
¨         Ambassadors and Open Circle Dan Schrock teaches a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of Hebrews; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
Look in the newsletter for further information about classes both now and in the new year.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
 ¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''

Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

Sun, 7 Dec 2003 16:14:57 GMT B2003-12-21.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B2003-12-21.rtf@CB12

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 21, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net
Seeing the Light: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Gathering
          Prelude
         Singing
         Invitation to Listen: Dramatic Reading and Candlelighting
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Worship

Hearing the Word
          Children's Time  Brenda Grimes
         Scripture: Psalms 72:1-3         Sadie and Tim Drescher
         Sermon: ``Job Description for a Ruler''    Dan Schrock

Responding to the Word
          Song of Response
         Dedication for Mackenzie Mast
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer  Anita Kehr
         Offering

Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Blessing

Worship Leader: Tim Drescher     Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Cover Artist: Merrill Krabill
Prelude and Offertory: Austin, Lauren, and Jenny Hooley, Morgan Short
Voices: Roy Bergey, Barbara Eichorn, Eric and Lindsy Diener Meyer
Ushers: Armand and Ginny Martin
Bless the Hands
Bless the hands
smooth , supple
that create with power;
rough, weathered
that touch with integrity;
scarred, bent
that move with grace;
dark, pale
that work for justice.

Bless the hands
shackled, free
that point toward peace;
graceful, longing
that tend the weary;
young, old
that feed the children;
yours, mine
that move the world.

by Jan Richardson
Reprinted by permission of United Church Press from Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas. Copyright 1998 by Jan L. Richardson.

Please enjoy the Advent Tea that follows the worship service today.

Childcare during worship is available, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall).

You are invited to stay for the Nurture Hour that begins after the Advent Tea. The back of this bulletin lists available classes.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.




Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
 ¨         BASIC The Basic class is discussing and responding to sermons during December and is led by Jud Gingrich.
¨         College Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Dan Nafziger offers leadership.
¨         Ambassadors and Open Circle Dan Schrock teaches a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of Hebrews; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
 ¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''

Youth classes:
 ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

September 15, 2002

Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock  Phone: (574) 534-2398
         
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 
e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net Gathering and Praising         
Prelude         
Call to Worship         
Songs of Praise Offering our Tithes and Gifts         
Offertory Hearing the Word         
Children's Time 
Kris Krabill         
Song of Preparation         
Scripture Reading: Mark 13:32-37        
        
Sermon: ``Spiritual Postures: Noticing''  
Dan Schrock Responding to the Word         
Song of Response         
Congregational Sharing  
Anita Kehr         
        
Prayers of the Congregation Going         
Introductions and Announcements         
        
(Please pass the friendship registers.)         
Benediction
Worship Leader: Darin Short Song Leader: Phoebe Brubaker Prelude and Offertory: Roth Family Ushers: Ruth Miller Roth, Tim Drescher

Today's Schedule 10:15 a.m. Fellowship time in the fellowship hall. 10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet. Adult classes, all of which are open to everyone, include: ¨        
Ambassadors a class that uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom. ¨        
BASIC a class that discusses the sermon and meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom. ¨        
College/Young Adult a discussion-focused class that meets in the library. ¨        
Open Circle a class that, this quarter, will be studying the book of Esther under the teaching of Dan Schrock. This class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. ¨        
SALT a class that studies a variety of topics and meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom. ¨        
Web-Site Development a task-focused group that meets in the office. Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below: ¨        
Infants in ``Cherub Corner'' ¨        
Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful'' ¨        
Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness'' ¨        
Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness'' ¨        
Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness'' ¨        
Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace'' Youth classes: ¨        
The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their individual classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. 11:45 a.m.Fellowship meal 4:00-8:00 p.m.Jr. Youth meeting at Rick and Joy Hostetters' house: 24342 County Road 26, Elkhart; phone number, 875-4163.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter on the rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT