/Bulletins/2004

B2004-01-04.rtf

Sun, 4 Jan 2004 15:51:44 GMT

January 4, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Be Still

Gathering
         Prelude
         Song of Gathering: Now greet the swiftly changing year
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:         O Lord, our Lord, how majestic (WB 112)
                                             I love you, Lord
                                             As the deer
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Beth Berry
         Song: Be still and know that I am God
         Scripture: Exodus 5:12-15
         Sermon: ``Keeping Sabbath''        Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: O God, in restless living (WB 557)
         Welcoming Evan and Tonya Bontrager as New Members
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer
         Offering
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Andy Martin      Song Leader: Anita Kehr
Accompanist: Sarah Roth
Prelude and Offertory: The Roth's
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, John Nussbaum

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour. Classes are listed on the back of this bulletin.
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 Steve Garboden will be leading a discussion about health insurance the first tw o Sundays in January. Lee Roy Berry, Jr. will oversee a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from South Africa during the rest of January and February.
¨         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 Today this class begins ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading this study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 during the school year) begins today in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

b2004-01-11.rtf

Sun, 11 Jan 2004 15:55:33 GMT

January 11, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Dwell in Safety

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:                                             Immortal, invisible, God only wise (WB 70)
                                    Oh, that I had a thousand voices (WB 84)
Holy, holy, holy (WB 75)
There is a place of quiet rest (WB 5)
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Deb Williams
         Scripture: Psalm 4
         Sermon: ``Safe? After 9/11?''      Anita Kehr
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer Ginny Martin
         Offering
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Bethany Keener Song Leader: Ora Troyer
Accompanist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Prelude and Offertory: The Smucker's
Ushers: Leah Garboden, John Nussbaum

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour. Classes are listed on the back of this bulletin.
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 Steve Garboden will be leading a discussion about health insurance the first tw o Sundays in January. Lee Roy Berry, Jr. will oversee a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from South Africa during the rest of January and February.
¨         Young Adults Today this class will meet with the BASIC class; next week, they'll begin another course of study.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading this study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 during the school year) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-01-18.rtf

Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:38:19 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

January 18, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Economics One

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Song of Gathering: I will call upon the Lord
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:
                  Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing (WB 110)
                  Shout to the Lord
                  I will praise Him still
         Offering
Hearing the Word
         Moment in Mission: ADNet         Sherry Wenger
         Children's Time Ruth Miller Roth
         Song: Be thou my vision (WB 545)
         Scripture: Luke 12:15-21         Galen Graber
         Sermon: ``Greed'' Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: Lord, listen to your children (WB 353)
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Michael Sherer
Music Leaders: Cindy Baker and the Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Justin Heinz
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, John Nussbaum

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour. Classes are listed on the back of this bulletin.
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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger will be leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 during the school year) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-01-25.rtf

Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:17:33 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

January 25, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Economics Two

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Songs of Gathering
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Song of Worship
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Mary Beth Spicher
         Scripture: Acts 4:32-35 Mary Gilliom
         Sermon: ``Good Uses of Wealth''    Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Benediction

Worship Leader: Laura Sue Dueck
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Leah Garboden, John Nussbaum

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour. Classes are listed on the back of this bulletin.
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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 during the school year) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-02-01.rtf

Sun, 1 Feb 2004 15:50:39 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

February 1, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Economics Three

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Songs of Worship
                                    God loves all his many children (WB 397)
                                    New earth, heavens new (WB 299)
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Linda Liechty
         Song: Lord, I am fondly, earnestly longing (WB 514)
         Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Tonya Bontrager
         Sermon: ``The Conversion of Zacchaeus''    Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: I heard the voice of Jesus say (WB 493)
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Benediction: Go, my children (WB 433)

Worship Leader: Jan Shetler
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: The Hooley's
Ushers: Steve Garboden, Anita Snyder

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour. Classes are listed on the back of this bulletin.
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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 during the school year) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-02-08.rtf

Sun, 8 Feb 2004 16:45:44 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

February 8, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Economics Four

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Songs of Worship
                  We bring the sacrifice of praise
                  Wonderful grace of Jesus (WB 150)
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Roxanna Sommers
         Song: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (WB 220)
         Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 Lisa Short
         Sermon: ``What Tithing Is For''    Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: I come with joy to meet my Lord (WB 459)
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Benediction: Praise God from whom (WB 118)

Worship Leader: Bethany Keener   Song Leader: Anita Kehr
Accompanist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Prelude and Offertory: Menno-Notes (Martin Brubaker, Seth Grimes, Daniel Mast, Darren Schwartzentruber, Aaron Shenk, Simon Smucker, Mitch Stutzman)
Ushers: Steve Garboden, Anita Snyder

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour. Classes are listed on the back of this bulletin.
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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 during the school year) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-02-15.rtf

Sun, 15 Feb 2004 16:06:21 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

February 15, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Blessedness

Prelude
Gathering
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:         Arise and sing
                                             Glorify thy name
                                             My hope is built on nothing less (WB 343)
         Offering
Listening
         Children's Time Jan Shetler
         Song: Blessed Jesus, at your word (WB 13)
         Scripture: Luke 6:17-26 Trish Yoder
         Sermon: ``Counting Our Blessings Before They Hatch''
                                    Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Responding
         By Contemplating Scripture
Through Song: Jesus, draw me ever nearer (handout)
         Through Sharing and Moment in Mission
                  Mission Focus: LaCasa    Karen Sherer Stoltzfus
                  Pastoral Prayer Dan Schrock
Sending
         Announcements and Introduction of Guests
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Darin Short
Song Leaders: Cindy Baker and the Worship Team
Ushers: Steve Garboden, Anita Snyder

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour following worship. You are also invited to stay and enjoy the fellowship meal after the Nurture Hour.

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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 after July 1) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-02-22.rtf

Sun, 22 Feb 2004 15:49:23 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

February 22, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

The Lord's Prayer

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise
         Offering
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Susan Garboden
         Song
         Scripture: Matthew 6:9-16        Andrea and Bill Born
         Sermon   Anita Kehr
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response
         Sharing
                  Pastoral Prayer Beth Berry
Sending
         Nominations for the Building/Land Use Committee
         Announcements and Introduction of Guests
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Prelude and Offertory: Krysta Hawkley
Accompanist: Krysta Hawkley
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Ushers: Steve Garboden, Leah Garboden

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour following worship.

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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 after July 1) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-02-29.rtf

Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:53:38 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

February 29, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

First Sunday of Lent

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Welcome and Introductions
         Songs of Worship
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Anita Kehr
         Song
         Scripture: Luke 4:1-15   John and Lois Mast       Special Music: The courage to say no
                                    Phoebe Brubaker, Lois Mast, André Swartley
         Sermon: ``The First Confrontation''        Dan Schrock
         Communion
         Song
Responding to the Word
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Announcements    (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song
         Benediction

Worship Leaders: John and Lois Masts
Prelude and Offertory: Hannah Roth
Song Leader: Phoebe Brubaker
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Jud Gingrich

You are encouraged to participate in the classes for all ages that meet during the Nurture Hour following worship.
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 Lee Roy Berry, Jr. is leading a discussion about forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.
¨         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 The curriculum for this class is ``Just Eating: a Faith Practices Approach to Eating Well.'' Jennifer Schrock is leading the study which explores the links between our eating habits and issues of hunger, environment, community, physical health, and spiritual growth. The class gathers 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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 after July 1) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-03-07.rtf

Sun, 7 Mar 2004 16:31:58 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

March 7, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Second Sunday of Lent

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Welcome and Introductions
         Songs of Worship
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Connie Bauman
         Song
         Scripture: Luke 4:16-30
         Sermon: ``Anointed to Proclaim''   Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
         Song
         Communion and Anointing
Responding to the Word
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Dan Schrock
Sending
         Announcements    (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song: The Lord bless you and keep you (Hymnal pocket)
         Benediction

Worship Leaders: John Mast
Prelude and Offertory: Jay and Ben Mast
Song Leader: Greg Smucker        Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich

New nurture hour classes begin today following a fellowship break at 10:30 a.m. The list of options is on the back of this bulletin. Please participate!!

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 and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching again a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the northeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         Young Adults Dan Nafziger is leading a study on ``The Power of Enough'' in the library.

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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 after July 1) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-03-14.rtf

Sun, 14 Mar 2004 15:59:28 GMT

March 14, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Third Sunday of Lent

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Welcome and Introductions
         Songs of Worship:        I sing the mighty power of God (WB 46)
                                   I'll praise my Maker (WB 166)
                                             How firm a foundation (WB 567)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Jennifer Schrock
         Song: There's a wideness in God's mercy (WB 145)
         Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
         Sermon: ``Autobiography of A Blind Man''   Anita Kehr
         Song: What mercy and divine compassion (WB 524, verses 1 & 3)
         Communion
Responding to the Word
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Dan Schrock
Sending
         Announcements    (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song: ``The Lord bless you and keep you'' (Hymnal pocket)
         Benediction

Worship Leaders: John and Lois Mast
Prelude, Offertory, and Accompanying: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Song Leader: Peter Moyer
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich
A list of nurture hour classes is on the back of this bulletin. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!
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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class is focusing on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 after July 1) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-03-21.rtf

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:39:32 GMT

March 21, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Welcome and Introductions
         Songs of Worship:        ``Asithi: Amen'' (WB 64)
                                   ``Joyful, joyful, we adore thee'' (WB 71)
                                             ``Lamb of God'' (Songsheet)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Tim and Izaete Nafziger
         Song: ``Eagles' Wings'' (on overhead)
         Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
         Sermon: ``Changed By Prayer''      Dan Schrock
         Communion
         Song: ``Fire of God, undying Flame'' (WB 129)
Responding to the Word
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Sending
         Announcements    (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song: ``The Lord bless you and keep you'' (Hymnal pocket)
         Benediction

Worship Leaders: John and Lois Mast
Prelude and Offertory: Agape Ringers from Bethany Christian SchoolsLyz Kauffman, Emily Bowman, Alyssa Jarvis, Jay Mast, Jared Christophel, Kyle Amann, Alex Swartzentruber, Jonathan Swartzentruber, Kari Heusinkveld, Stephen Pettifor, Luke Bailey; J. D. Smucker, director.
Song Leaders: Cindy Baker and Worship Team; Pianist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich
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).

A list of nurture hour classes is below. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!
Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class is focusing on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for 2-year-olds (turning 3 after July 1) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         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 meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-04-04.rtf

Sun, 4 Apr 2004 15:56:22 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

April 4, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Passion Sunday

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Welcome and Introductions
         Songs of Worship
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Ruth Miller Roth
         Song
         Scripture: Luke 22:39-53
         Sermon: ``Sweating It Out''        Dan Schrock
         Communion
Responding to the Word
         Song
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Offering
         Open Worship     Anita Kehr
                  Pastoral Prayer
Sending
         Announcements    (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Benediction

Worship Leaders: John and Lois Mast
Prelude and Offertory: Andrew Martin
Song Leader: Phoebe Brubaker
Accompanist: Sarah Roth
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Armand Martin

A list of nurture hour classes is on the back of this bulletin. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class is focusing on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-04-11.rtf

Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:49:18 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

April 11, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Easter Sunday

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
Hymn:                               Alleluia No. 1 (hymnal pocket)

The Resurrection
         Luke 24:1-12              Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
         Hymns:                     Christ who left his home in glory (WB 283)
                                                      Low in the grave he lay (WB 273)
                                                      Christ has arisen (WB 267)
         Offering
         Children's Time          Beth Berry
         Revelation 19:6-10                Dale Shenk
         Sermon            Anita Kehr
Hymn:                      Thine is the glory ( WB 269)
         Eschatological banquet (see menu on the other side)
         Fellowship Time

Praying
         Hymn:                               Lift your glad voices (WB 275)
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer          Roxanna Sommers

Sending
         Announcements
         Song                                I know that my Redeemer liveth (song sheet)

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Prelude and Offertory: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Song Leader: Trish Shenk
Accompanist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Dave Krabill

There will be no Nurture Hour 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).

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

Banquet Menu
The meal we share today anticipates
the banquet we will eat with Christ at the end of history.

Anise Biscotti
Celery Stuffed with Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
Cheese Chips
Cherry Jigglers
Chocolate Kisses
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Crisp Pecans
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Vegetables with Dip
Grilled Leg of Lamb with North African Spices ( spicy !)
Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade Punch
Moravian Love Fest Buns
Nut Twists
Poppy Seed Cake with Valencia Orange Glaze
Sausage Biscuits with Butter

B2004-04-18.rtf

Sun, 18 Apr 2004 16:04:48 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

April 18, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Embodied Prayer

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
                  Prayer
         Singing
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Ron Good
         Song
         Scripture: Daniel 6
         Sermon: ``The Body as God's Temple''       Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Responding to the Word
         Song:    Sanctuary
         Offering
                  Prayer of Thanksgiving
         Open Worship
                  Affirmation Ballot for the Building/Land Use Committee
                  Honoring our College Graduates   Renae Yoder
                  Pastoral Prayer Dan Schrock
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                           (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Anita Kehr       Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Worship Team
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Scripture Readers: Elizabeth Nafziger, Brenda Grimes, Luke Nafziger, Seth Grimes, Daniel Grimes, Dan Nafziger
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Dave Krabill
A list of nurture hour classes is on the back of this bulletin. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class is focusing on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-04-25.rtf

Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:51:42 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

April25, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, Intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398; Website: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

e-mail:

Listening as Prayer

Gathering
         Gathering Songs
         Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements
         Call to Worship: Psalm 100
                  Sung response: Alleluia (WB 101)
         Song of Invitation: Veni Sancte Spiritus (WB 298)
Hearing
         Children's Time          Connie Bauman
         Song: Ubi caritas et amor (WB 452)
         Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3a, 10-11              Joe Liechty
         Silence
         Song: Obey my voice (WB 163)
         Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:1-9          Joan Troyer (English)
                                                      Izaete Nafziger (Portuguese)
         Silence
         Song: Open, Lord, my inward ear (WB 140)
         Meditation: ``Planting God's Word in Our Ears''
Responding
         Song: Take, O take me as I am
         Sharing in Intercessory Prayer for our World, our Community, our Congregation, our Friends and Families, and Ourselves
                  Sung response: O Lord, hear my prayer (WB 348)
         Offering
         Prayers Around the Cross
                  O Christe Domine Jesu (WB 113)
Sending
         Song of Benediction: Through our fragmentary prayers (WB 347)
         Blessing
         Postlude

Worship Leader: Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Music: Worship Team
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Dave Krabill

This morning's prayer service is based on the daily worship of the Taizé Community in France. As a contemplative service, it offers opportunities for silence and individual meditation as well as for corporate prayer. Founded in 1949, the Community seeks to draw people from various Christian denominations to work and worship together. This project began as a reaction to the destruction and despair of World War II, and the Community now hosts thousands of visitors every year, the majority of them young people.

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
You are invited to stay for the Nurture Hour that begins after a coffee and fellowship break. Available classes are listed below. Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class is focusing on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

May 9, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

The Power of Nonviolent Witness

Gathering
         Prelude
         Gathering Song: Come, now is the time to worship
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise
                  Brethren, we have met to worship (WB 8)
                  Guide my feet (WB 546)
                  Thou true vine, that heals (WB 373)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Rita Gingrich
         Song: This is my Father's world (WB 154)
         Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21
         Sermon: ``How to Fight Pharaoh''   Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: God, whose purpose is to kindle (WB 135)
         Offering
         Recognition of Heidi's work
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Joan Troyer
Music: Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Justin Heinz
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Usher: Ron Good

Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.

Childcare

During worship childcare 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

Our regular adult classes do not meet today. Instead Peter Shetler, congregational chairperson, will lead one large adult class in the sanctuary to discuss issues of fellowship welcoming, and the nature of our communal life that seem to have a lot of energy for a number of people. We will take notes of the discussion for adults who are teaching children's classes.

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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-05-16.rtf

Sun, 16 May 2004 14:26:07 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

May 16, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, Intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398; Website: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

e-mail:

Baptism Service 2004

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs of Praise
         Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
         Come, thou fount
Prayers of Intercession:
         Praying for our world, our loved ones, ourselves
Offering our Tithes
         Offertory: As the deer
Celebration of new lives in Jesus
         Note: After the time of sharing for each candidate, the congregation will offer the following affirmation:
Leader: We praise God for your testimony of faith and commitment to Jesus.
                  All: Thank you, God, for your faithfulness to (name). May we, too, renew our commitment to love and serve you.
Reflections on baptism
Baptismal sharing
Seth Grimesintroduced by Dick Yoder
                  Congregational response
         Hannah Rothintroduced by Joy Hostetter
                  Congregational response
         Song: I bind my heart this tide, verse 1
         Alicia Schwartzentruberintroduced by Becky Schwartzentruber
                  Congregational response
         Mark Baumanintroduced by Tim Nafziger
                  Congregational response
         Jonathan Williamsintroduced by Mark Pankratz
                  Congregational response
         Song: I bind my heart this tide, verse 2
         Aaron Shenkintroduced by Jud Gingrich
                  Congregational response
         Reuben Gingrichintroduced by Doug Baker, with a letter from Darin Short
                  Congregational response
         Naomi Soharintroduced by Dee Albrecht
                  Congregational response
         Song: I bind my heart this tide, verse 3
         Jordan Millerintroduced by John Mast, with a letter from Galen Graber
                  Congregational response
         Simon Smuckerintroduced by John Mast
                  Congregational response
         Song: I bind my heart this tide, verse 4
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11; Colossians 3:1-3, 9b-15
         John and Lois Mast, Dale and Anita Snyder

Baptism and reception of our brothers and sisters in faith
Baptismal vows
Act of baptism
Congregational covenant and prayer
         All: With these brothers and sisters, we renew our covenant:
                                    To repent of our sinful and evil ways;
                                    To accept Jesus Christ as authority and example for our lives;
                                    To live by grace in God's holy community, giving and receiving counsel;
                                    To participate in the mission of the church.
         Leader: Let us pray.
All:      Gracious God, you have given baptism as a sign of the washing away of our sins
                                    by the blood of Jesus Christ.
                  You have called these brothers and sisters and have moved their hearts.
                  Wash them inwardly with your Holy Spirit so that they might be holy and pure.
                  Make them strong to walk in new life,
                                    so that no temptation might draw them away.
                  In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
         Prayer and laying on of hands
         Signing the membership book and placing flowers into the Berkey Avenue bouquet

Song of Sending: You shall go out with joy

Several of the songs we are singing today were requested by our baptismal candidates.

Worship Leaders: Doug and Cindy Warner Baker
Song Leaders: Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Hannah Roth, Leah Roth, Mary Roth, Kelly Shenk, Leslee Smucker
Ushers: Ron Good, Armand Martin

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

May 23, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Come and See!

Prelude
Call to Worship
         Hymn:    Awake, arise, O sing a new song (WB 56)
         Hymn: What is this place (WB 1)
         Reading: Isaiah 43:14a, 18-19, 20c-21a
         Hymn of Petition: Holy Spirit, come with power (WB 26)
         Reading: Isaiah 42:8-9a; selections from Psalm 96:1-6
         Hymn: O worship the Lord (WB 124)
Listening
         Children's Time Jennifer Schrock
         Hymn: Come and see (WB 20)
         Scripture Reading: John 1:43-46
         Sermon: Come and See     Dan Schrock and Anita Kehr
         Hymn of Response:
                  God is working his purpose out (WB 638; verses 1, 2, 4)
        Offering Prayer
                           Offertory
Community sharing
         Mission Focus: Habitat for Humanity      Lori Good
         Pastoral Prayer
         Announcements and Introductions
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
Sending
         Hymn: You shall go out with joy (WB 427)

Worship Leader: Laura Sue Dueck Song Leader: Brian Mast
Prelude: The Smucker family      Offertory: Lana Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Usher: Ron Good
A list of nurture hour classes is on the back of this bulletin. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class focuses on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock teaches Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber lead discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-05-30.rtf

Sun, 30 May 2004 15:56:10 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

May 30, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Pentecost

Gathering
         Prelude
         Opening Hymn: Come, thou Almighty King (WB 41)
         Call to Worship
         Song: We are one in the Spirit
         Welcoming Merrill Krabill as a member
Celebrating Pentecost
         Acts 2:1-4
         Psalm 104:24, 27-31
         Acts 2:5-8, 11b-17a
         Hymns:   Come, gracious Spirit (WB 303)
                                    Wind who makes all winds that blow (WB 31)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Deb Williams
         Hymn: New earth, heavens new (WB 299)
         Sermon: Obstreperous Idiots      Dan Schrock
                  Scripture Reading: Acts 4:13-21          Dan Nafziger
Responding to the Word
         Prayer and Hymn of Response: Spirit of the living God
        Offering
                  Community Sharing
                           Graduation Honors: Kelly Shenk   Renae Yoder
                           Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Announcements and Introductions
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending: Move in our midst (WB 418)

Worship Leader: Brenda Grimes    Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Prelude and Offertory: Emily Grimes               Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Usher: Ron Good, Armand Martin

A list of nurture hour classes follows below. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults , who are studying Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher, are not meeting this week.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock teaches Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber lead discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-06-06.rtf

Sun, 6 Jun 2004 15:59:34 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

June 6, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Always and Everywhere

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Singing

Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Joyce Pankratz   Song
         Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-2, 5-7, 9; Matthew 8:19-20
         Peace Sunday School ClassThird, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Boys
         Sermon: Whithersoever    Dan Schrock

Responding to the Word
         Hymn of Response
        Offering
                  Community Sharing
                           Graduation Honors: Daniel Pankratz       Bryan Kehr
                           Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr

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

Worship Leader: Sherm Kauffman
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Mast Family

A list of nurture hour classes follows on the back of this bulletin. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are studying Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Joan Troyer is teaching.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock teaches Philemon; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber lead discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-06-13.rtf

Sun, 13 Jun 2004 15:40:54 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

June 13, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Dramatic Experiences of God

Gathering
         Prelude
         Song: Brethren, we have met to worship (WB 8)
         Call to Worship
         Singing:         Praise God from whom all blessings flow (WB 118)                                             Alabaré
                                    Asithi: Amen (WB 64)
Receiving the Word
Commissioning of Sondra Eby and Kelly Shenk
         Children's Time Doug Baker       Song: Majesty
         Scripture Reading: Acts 9:1-5
         Sermon: Meeting God in the Extraordinary         Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Song of Response: God of many names (WB 77)
        Offering
                  Community Sharing                          Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Affirmation of Leadership Selection Committee ballot
         Announcements and Introductions
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending from Vacation Bible School: Sending Song

Worship Leader: Rita Gingrich
Song Leader: Marilyn Torres
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Smucker Family

A list of nurture hour classes follows on the back of this bulletin. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

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:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are studying Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Joan Troyer is teaching.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock teaches Philemon; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber lead discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast 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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.

B2004-06-27.rtf

Sun, 27 Jun 2004 13:58:10 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

June 27, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Freed to Serve

Gathering
         Prelude
         Song of Gathering: Sing to our father
         Call to Worship and Introductions of Guests
         Songs of Praise:         Here, O Lord, your servants gather (WB 7)
                                             Holy Spirit, come with power (WB 26)
                                             Now let us sing (sing, clap, pray, sing)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Bryan Kehr       Song:    Obey my voice
         Offering
                  Offertory: Be the centre
Prayer of dedication
         Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-13; Galatians 5:1, 13-14                                                     Ruth Liechty, Kelly Shenk
         Sermon          Anita Kehr
Reflecting and Responding
         Song: Lord, you sometimes speak (WB 594)
         Silence
         Song: Don't be afraid
         Silence
         Sharing Reflections
         Community Sharing
                  Letter from the National Council of Churches
                  Pastoral Prayer Ginny Martin
Sending
         Announcements: If you have an announcement to make, please come to the front and form a line beside the podium.
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Closing Song: Grant us, Lord, the grace (WB 388)

Worship Participants
Worship Leader: Kelly Shenk
Music Leaders: Cindy Baker and the Worship Team
Ushers: Roy Bergey, Armand Martin

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
Nurture hour classes are listed below. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.

All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class.
¨         Today Sherry Wenger and Cindy Baker, ADNet: ``Every family has its challenges-what are some of ours?'' This will be an introduction to physical, medical and cognitive challenges experienced by members of the Berkey community.

Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below''
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten grade 5 will meet in the Jubilee Hall.

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.

B2004-07-04.rtf

Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:41:17 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

July 4, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Summer Ministry Interns: Sondra Eby and Kelly Shenk
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyave@juno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Choices, Choices

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship and Introductions of Guests
         Songs: Praise the Lord, sing hallelujah (WB 50)
                           Many and great, O God (WB 35)
                           In thy holy place we bow (WB 2)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Anita Kehr
        Song:    Lord, our Lord, your glorious name(WB 157)
         Offering Tithes and Gifts
         Scripture Reading: Esther 4:10-17        Jeff Bauman      Sermon: Saying No to Say Yes     Dan Schrock
Reflecting and Responding
         Song:    Guide my feet (WB 546)
         Community Sharing
                  Pastoral Prayer Roxanna Sommers
Sending
         Announcements: If you have an announcement to make, please come to the front alongside the podium.
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Closing Song: Bless'd be the tie that binds (WB 421)

Worship Leader: Ora Troyer
Song Leader: Trish Shenk
Accompanist: Anita Kehr
Prelude and Offertory: Andy Martin
Ushers: Jud Gingrich, Jesse Kehr


Childcareduring 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
         There will be no nurture hour today. Enjoy the opportunity for extra visiting!

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter.

Nurture hour classesare listed below. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.

All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class.
¨         Today Sherry Wenger and Cindy Baker, ADNet: ``Every family has its challenges-what are some of ours?'' This will be an introduction to physical, medical and cognitive challenges experienced by members of the Berkey community.

Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below''
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten grade 5 will meet in the Jubilee Hall.

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

B2004-07-18.rtf

Sun, 18 Jul 2004 16:02:50 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
July 18, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Summer Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Passionate Faith

Gathering
         Prelude
         Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
         Call to Worship
         Congregational Singing: Joyful, joyful we adore thee (WB 71)
                                                      Shout to the Lord
                                                      This is my desire
                                                      As the deer
Confessing
         O God who is beyond us as well as among us
         We confess that we are often half-hearted, secular people who come
         to worship out of habit rather than desire.

         Fill us with an appetite for Your presence.

         We confess that we have not devoted the time and attention to our
         spiritual lives that we need in order to find genuine nourishment.

         Fill us with an appetite for Your presence.

         We confess that we often fail to connect Sunday morning with the
         rest of our week. We have missed many opportunities to reflect on
         the ethics of Christian discipleship and to act as followers of Jesus.

         O God, teach us wisdom and repentance.

         We confess that we have sometimes used our skills and our passions
         for selfish, shallow, or destructive ends.

         O God, teach us wisdom and repentance. Fill us with an appetite for
         Your presence.

Hearing
         Children's Time Sondra Eby, Monica Sherer
         Song: Hosanna
         Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12:2     Lisa Short
         Sermon: Let's Get Fired Up        Michael Sherer
Reflecting and Responding
         Offering
         Congregational Sharing
                  Pastoral Prayer Dan Schrock
Sending
         Announcements: If you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front.
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction
``True religion is appetite, not history, fact, logic, custom or reason.''
                                    Doris Grumbach in The Presence of Absence
Worship Leader: Jennifer Schrock         Music Leaders: The Worship Team
Usher: Jesse Kehr        Audio/Video Operator: Phil Bauman

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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class.
¨         Tim Burkhalter and Steve Garboden on Sharing Services and Mutual Aid eXchange.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below.
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten-Grade 5 in the Jubilee Hall
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.

B2004-07-25.rtf

Sun, 25 Jul 2004 15:50:14 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
July 25, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Summer Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering
         Prelude
         Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
         Call to Worship
         Congregational Singing:          In your sickness (WB 585)
                                                     Holy Spirit, come with power (WB 26)
                                             O thou, in whose presence (WB 559)

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Ron Good
         Song: All in all
         Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10         Elijah Metekai   Sermon: The Thorny Life Dan Schrock

Reflecting and Responding
         Song of Response: Wonderful grace of Jesus (WB 150)
         Offering
Offertory: Humble King
                  Verse:
                  Oh kneel me down again, here at your feet.
                  Show me how much you love humility.
                  Oh Spirit be the star, that leads me to
                  The humble heart of love I see in you.

         Chorus:
                  You are the God of the broken, the friend of the weak
                  You wash the feet of the weary, embrace the ones in need.
                  I want to be like you, Jesus to have this heart in me.
                  You are the God of the humble; You are the humble king.

Congregational Sharing
                  Pastoral Prayer Phil Miller
Sending
         Announcements: If you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front.
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction: Asith: Amen (WB 64)

Worship Leader: Joan Troyer
Song Leader: Sondra Eby
Musicians: Daniel Eisenstat, hand drum; Andy Martin, guitar; Maria
Tschetter, piano
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, Bob Pflederer
Audio/Video Operator: Phil Bauman


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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class.
¨         Roy Bergey, Barbara Eichorn, Darin Short, and Ora Troyer: Introduction of the Good $ense Course to be offered at Berkey in the fall. The course includes biblical financial principles for transforming your finances and your life. You will also learn more about other MMA ministries.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below.
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten-Grade 5 in the Jubilee Hall
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.

B2004-08-01.rtf

Sun, 1 Aug 2004 05:00:00 GMT

berkeyave@juno.comWeb-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.netCome, let us worship!PreludeWe worship God through� Words of Welcome Praise Centering Confession Offerings Listening Prayer AnnouncementsIf you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front. (Please pass the friendship registers.)BenedictionParticipants:Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger Song Leader: Greg SmuckerAccompanist: Lois MastSpeaker: Sondra EbyChildren's Story: Ruth Miller RothScripture Reader: Andr� YoderPrelude and Offertory: Jesse KehrPastoral Prayer: Anita KehrUshers Audio/Video Operator: Michael Sherer 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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class. � Karl Sommers on Healthcare AccessChildren's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below.� Infants in ``Cherub Corner''� Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''� Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''� Kindergarten-Grade 5 in the Jubilee HallYouth classes:The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

B2004-08-15.rtf

Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:05:27 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
August 15, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Summer Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Confession: Part 2

Gathering to Worship
         Prelude
         Song: All the earth
Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
Call to Worship Izaete Nafziger, signing
Congregational Songs of Praise:
How Great Thou Art
Praise, I will praise you, Lord (WB 76)
O thou, in whose presence (WB 559)
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Beth Berry
         Song of Preparation: We will take what you offer (songsheet)
         Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20    Steve Johns
         Sermon: ``Telling the Truth About God''    Anita Kehr
Reflecting and Responding
Confessing to God's Goodness:
                  Through Scripture, Song, and Silence
                           O Lord, our God, we lift up our hearts to you.
                           O Lord, our God, your people rejoice in you.
                  Through Tithes and Offerings
                  Through Sharing our Lives
                           Pastoral Prayer          Phil Miller
Sending
         Announcements: If you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front.
                  Please pass the friendship registers.
         Benediction

Worship Participants:
Worship Team: Cindy Baker, Gabe Baker, Jeff Bauman, Andrea Born, Reuben Gingerich, Justin Heinz, Steve Keener, Bryan Kehr, Andy Martin, Jay Mast, Lois Mast, Leah Roth, Sarah Roth, Patsy Sherer, Darin Short, Greg Smucker, Leslee Smucker, Laura Sommers, Kelly Shenk, Sherry Wenger, Deb Williams, Jonathan Williams
Prelude and Offertory: Justin Heinz
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Ruth Miller Roth
Audio/Visual Operator: Michael Sherer

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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class:
¨         Sheila Stopher Yoder from ADNet will lead a discussion on ``Hearing Loss: Sign language, hearing aides, speak a little louder…what's BAMF to do?''
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below.
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten-Grade 5 in the Jubilee Hall
Youth classes:
The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

A fellowship meal will take place following the nurture hour. You are invited to stay and enjoy good food and conversation. A congregational meeting will begin, then, at around 12:30 p.m.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter.

B2004-08-22.rtf

Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:11:20 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
August 22, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Summer Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Persistent Patience

Gathering to Worship
         Prelude
         Call to Worship: WB 661
Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
Congregational Songs of Praise:
I sing the mighty power of God (WB 46)
You are salt for the earth (WB 226)
Hark! the glad sound (WB 184)
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Sarah Roth
         Song: Humble King
         Prayer Song: We give thee but thine own (WB 384)
         Offering our Tithes and Gifts
         Scripture: Luke 19:11-27         Jud Gingrich
         Sermon: ``The Long, Hard Way''     Dan Schrock
Reflecting and Responding
         Song of Response: For the healing of the nations (WB 367)
         Congregational Sharing
                  Mission Moment   Ruth Miller Roth                 Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Announcements: If you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front.
                  Please pass the friendship registers.
         Sending: WB 758 ``We follow Christ…''
         Closing Song: When we walk with the Lord (WB 544, verses 1 & 4)

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Jesse Kehr
Song Leader: Sondra Eby
Prelude and Offertory: John and Lois Mast Family
Accompanist: Dan Eisenstat, Andrew Martin, Anita Kehr
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Ruth Miller Roth
Audio/Visual Operator: Michael Sherer

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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class:
¨         Paul D. Leichty from AdNet: ``Building Inclusive Communities''
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below.
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten-Grade 5 in the Jubilee Hall
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.

B2004-08-29.rtf

Sun, 29 Aug 2004 16:04:23 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
August 29, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Summer Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Expectant Patience

Gathering
         Prelude
Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Song of Gathering: Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing (WB 110)
Call to Worship
Songs of Praise
         Guide my feet (WB 546)
         God of our strength (WB 36)

Offering Tithes and Gifts

Hearing the Word
         Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3        Justin Heinz
         Children's Time Roxanna Sommers
         Song of Preparation: Lord, you sometimes speak (WB 594)
         Sermon: ``Waiting''        Dan Schrock

Reflection and Responding
         Waiting in Silence
         Responding: They that wait upon the Lord (WB 584)
         Congregational Sharing
                  Delighting in Learning and TeachingBack to School Sunday
                                    Beth Berry, Nancy Yoder, Renae Yoder
                  Pastoral Prayer Ginny Martin

Sending
Announcements: If you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front.          Please pass the friendship registers.
         Benediction

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Anita Kehr
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Pianist/Prelude and Offertory: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Ruth Miller Roth
Audio/Visual Operator: Michael Sherer

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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
All adults will gather together for the summer nurture hour class:
¨         The Building/Land Use Committee has developed a survey from the ideas gathered at the listening sessions in July. (Thanks for your participation!) Today during Nurture Hour you will have your first opportunity to fill out that survey. Wide participation is the key to getting useful survey results because we need a clearer picture of what is most important to change or keep the same in our congregation. Please attend this opportunity to give important feedback!

Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below.
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Kindergarten-Grade 5 in the Jubilee Hall

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.

B2004-09-05.rtf

Sun, 5 Sep 2004 15:56:12 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
September 5, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock; Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

All of Us are Called to Serve

Gathering
         Prelude
Welcome and Call to Worship
Worship in Song
Introduction of Guests

Offering Gifts and Tithes
         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time Linda Liechty
         Song
         Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-8    Doug Schwartzentruber
         Sermon: ``Reflections on a New Year''      Anita Kehr

Responding to the Word
         Response in Song
         Congregational Sharing
                  Prayers of the Congregation      Beth Berry

Sending
Announcements: If you have an announcement, please come alongside the podium to make it from the front.
         Please pass the friendship registers.
         Closing Song
         A Parting Thought

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Ron Good         Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Leslee Smucker
Ushers: Mark and Joyce Pankratz
Audio/Visual Operator: Phil Miller
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Salt Class: ``Just Neighbors,'' led by Ron Good, Ora Troyer, and Tim Thorne, will meet in the Library.
¨         An Elective Class: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, will meet in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk will meet in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Basic Class: Uniform Series Bible Study led by Jesse Kehr will meet in the Southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. will meet in the Southwest corner of the meetingroom.
See further information about these nurture options in today's newsletter.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in the ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are 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.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Girls meet in ``Joyful.''
¨         Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Boys meet in ``Kindness.''

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

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

B2004-09-12.rtf

Sun, 12 Sep 2004 16:00:46 GMT

September 12, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock; Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

To Boldly Go

Gathering
         Prelude
         Welcoming Guests
         Hymn: Heilig, heilig, heilig (WB 75)
         Prayer
         Meditative interlude
Hearing the Word The Israelites' adventure with God in the wilderness
         Exodus 16:2-3, 11-12: ``Then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.''
         Hymn: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (WB 582)
         Numbers 13:26-28, 31; Joshua 1:2, 9 ``For the Lord your God is with you . . .''
         Hymn: Lead on, O cloud of Presence (WB 419)
Listening and Reflecting
         Children's time Rita Gingrich
         Hymn: Go, my children (WB 433, verses 1, 3, 4)
         Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-25
         Sermon: ``This Adventure in God'' Dan Schrock
Responding
        Time of silent reflection
        Congregational sharing
Prayer for the congregation      Anita Kehr
         Offering and Hymn: Will you let me be your servant (WB 307)
Announcing Please pass the friendship registers.
Sending
         Isaiah 40:31 `` Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength .''

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Laura Sue Dueck Song Leader: Brian Mast
Pianist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes    Ushers: Joyce and Mark Pankratz
Audio/Visual Operator: Phil Miller
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Basic Class : Uniform Series Bible Study led by Jesse Kehr will meet in the Southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women will meet in Dan Schrock's office.
¨         Elective ClassParenting : ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, will meet in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Membership Exploration Class : For those who are interested in exploring membership at Berkey Avenue, a class begins today in the ``Joyful'' classroom.
¨         Open Circle Class : Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk will meet in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Salt Class : ``Just Neighbors,'' led by Ron Good, Ora Troyer, and Tim Thorne, will meet in the Library.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class : Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. will meet in the Southwest corner of the meetingroom.
See further information about these nurture options in today's newsletter.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1 , a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Kindness.''

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

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

B2004-09-19.rtf

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:01:41 GMT

September 19, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock; Ministry Intern: Sondra Eby
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

The First Commandment

Gathering
         Prelude
         Welcome and Introduction of Guests
         Song of Gathering: O Lord, our God, we lift up our hearts to you
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:
                  All creatures of our God and King (WB 48, verses 1,3,5,7)
                  When all thy mercies, O my God (WB 72)
                  Lord, I am fondly, earnestly longing (WB 514)
Hearing
         Children's Time Deb Williams
                  Love the Lord, your God…
         Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28-34         Ruth Brenneman Sermon: ``God and God Alone''      Dan Schrock
Responding
         Prayer
                  Confession
                  Song: Lord, I want to be a Christian (WB 444)
                  Commitment
         Offering our Tithes and Gifts
         Congregational Sharing
                  Affirmation Ballot       Ruth Miller Roth
                  Pastoral Prayer Trish Shenk, elder
Going Out
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Benediction

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Anita Kehr
Music Leaders: Cindy Baker and the Worship Team
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Joyce and Mark Pankratz Sound and Projection: Phil Miller
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women will meet in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, will meet in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Membership Exploration Class: In the ``Kindness'' classroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk will meet in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. will meet 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

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

B2004-09-26.rtf

Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:02:36 GMT

September 26, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock; Ministry Intern: Sondra Eisenstat
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Loving God

Gathering
         Prelude
         Welcome and Introduction of Guests
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise:
                           What is this place (WB 1)
                           Lord Jesus Christ, be present now (WB 22)
                           The Lord is king (WB 69)
Hearing
         Children's Time Tim and Izaete Nafziger
         Song: Cantemos al Señor (WB 55)
         Scripture Reading: Psalms 113:5-6; 18:1, 31
        Sermon: ``Falling in Love''        Dan Schrock
Responding
         Song of Response: How wondrous great (WB 126)
         Prayer/Offering our Tithes and Gifts
         Congregational Sharing
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Going Out
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Song of Closing: Benediction (copies of the music in the chairs)

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Sondra Eisenstat
Song Leader: Trish Shenk
Accompanist: Dale Shenk, Anita Kehr
Prelude and Offertory: The Hooleys
Ushers: Joyce and Mark Pankratz
Sound and Projection: Phil Miller

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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women will meet in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, will meet in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk will meet in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. will meet 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

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

B2004-10-03.rtf

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 16:09:49 GMT

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue
Goshen, Indiana

Called
to be Christ's
Loving, Healing,

Caring Presence

Sunday, October 3, 2004

``Love and Faithfulness Meet Together''
Psalms 85:10
25 ^th Anniversary Celebration
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
Sunday, October 3, 2004
9:00 a.m.

``Love and Faithfulness Meet Together''

Order of Service

Gathering
Prelude
Welcome / Call to Worship                                                             John D. Roth
Songs for Gathering
         Praise to the Lord (WB 37)
         Gloria (WB 204)
         Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer (program booklet)
Introductions
Offering Take, Oh Take Me as I Am (program booklet)

Remembering with Gratitude

Historical Vignette #1: The Founding of BAMF / Don Blosser                        Roxanna Sommers
The Lord's Prayer Lee Roy Berry, Jr.
Historical Vignette #2: The Early Years / Art Smoker                               Beth Berry
Great is Thy Faithfulness (WB 327)
Historical Vignette #3: The Middle Years / Richard Litwiller                      Daniel Grimes
Give Thanks and Father, I Adore You Children's Sunday School K-5
Historical Vignette #4: The Interim Years / Peter Buller                                   Lowell Nafziger
Everyday People Jesse and Genie Kehr

Historical Vignette #5: To the Present / Anita Kehr … and Dan Schrock              Trish Shenk
``Berkey Avenue, 25 Years''                                  Chuck Hernley
Prayer of Thanksgiving                            Peter Shetler
Children's Time                                             Tonya Bontrager
Song: God Loves All His Many People (WB 397)

Hearing
Scripture Reading: Psalm 85: 8-13                         Liz Nafziger
Sermon: ``Quartet''                         Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
         Verse 1 Past
      Verse 2 Present / Communion
      Verse 3 Future

Responding
Litany of Response (program booklet)
Sharing/Prayer                                              Barbara Eichorn
Announcements (Please pass the friendship registers)
Benediction/Sending You Shall Go Out With Joy (WB 427)

A fellowship meal will follow the service. We invite all guests to join us for food and conversation. Immediately following the meal, we will conclude our celebration with a short program of reminiscing.

``Love and Faithfulness Meet Together''

Just as Christians believe in the mystery of the Incarnationthat Jesus is fully God and fully humanwe also believe that the church, as the Body of Christ, is both universal and particular. Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship is only one small part of the Body of Christ. Our 25 year history has been shaped by fallible Christians who have sometimes struggled to discern and to live out God's will. Yet in our past we have also witnessed to Christ's ``loving, healing, caring presence.'' We have been a place where God's love and Christian faithfulness have met together. May it be so in the future as well! Litany of Response

(by Ruth Liechty)

Leader: We, Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, have heard God's call to be Christ's loving, healing, caring Presence.

Voice:   I have called you by name, you are mine. Remember these things, O Berkey Avenue: I formed you, you are my servant. You will not be forgotten by me. I have swept away your sins like mist. I have redeemed you.

Founding Members: From our pastors at Waterford, East Goshen, Yellow Creek, College, North Goshen, and elsewhere we heard God's call in 1979 to form a new congregation in the West Goshen area.

All other current members: During the past 25 years, from various congregations and in various ways, we, too, have heard God's call to be part of Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship.

Children: Through times of worship, study, and fellowship we are hearing God's call. We, too, are part of Berkey Avenue.

Leader: To be

Voice:   You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of God who called you out of darkness into marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people.

All:     We confess that we are still in the process of becoming. We are clay in the Potter's hands, seeking to be pliable that we may be more perfectly formed into the body of Christ. We are seeking to become, individually and corporately, a temple in which you, O Lord, are pleased to dwell.

Leader: Christ's

Voice:   Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches.

Song:    Thou true vine (WB 373)

Leader: Loving

Voice: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

All:     We confess, O God, that you and you alone are worthy of our deepest devotion. We confess our desire to love you above all else. We are keenly aware that we are constantly bombarded by many distractions. Yet we are even more aware that loving our neighbor seems the more difficult task.

MYF & YA: Some of our neighbors we just don't like.

Over 50:         Some speak words we can't understand.

Children: Some are dirty.

30 50:         Some have customs that puzzle or offend us.

All:     Transform us by your grace. Wash, cleanse, and indwell us. May we be open channels through which your love can flow to each neighbor you bring to us.

Leader: Healing. Caring.

Voice:   Loose the bonds of injustice. Let the oppressed go free. Share your bread with the hungry. Bring the homeless poor into your house. Clothe the naked. Remove the yoke, the pointing finger, the speaking of evil. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly.

All:     We confess, Lord, that individually and as a corporate body, we have experienced much woundedness. Through this body we have also experienced healing and renewed hope. You have blessed us with faithful leaders. You have blessed us with a rich diversity of gifts. As wounded healers may we minister healing

Parents:         In our homes.

Leaders:         In our congregations.

Men:     In our neighborhoods.

Women:   In our world.

Leader: Presence.

Voice:   Lo, I am with you always.

All:     Praise be to you, Almightly God.

Leader: Called to be Christ's loving, healing, caring presence.

Voice:   I have called you by name, you are mine. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Do not fear or be afraid.

All:     We have heard your call.
                  We have experienced your faithfulness.
         Forgive us when we hesitate
                  and cling to the familiar.
         With your promise and your Spirit
                  we eagerly anticipate the new thing
                  that you have already begun to do in our midst.
                           Amen.

Voice quotes adapted from Isaiah 42:6; 44:21-22, I Peter 2:9-10, John 15:4-5, Matthew 22:37-39, Isaiah 58:8, Matthew 28:20.

Looking Back … Looking Forward
A program of reminiscing and celebration

Pastors' Panel                                     Rick Stiffney
The Story in Pictures                               Phil Miller
Three Themes in Our Story                          Rick Stiffney
- Ministry with young people
- Mission and Service
- Fellowship together
Open Mic Sharing
Closing Litany

A Closing Litany of Commitment

(by Ruth Liechty)

Founders: In 1979 we responded to God's call to form a new worshipping community in the West Goshen area. We discerned God's call to be Christ's loving, healing, caring presence to those who choose to join our fellowship, to those in the west Goshen area and beyond this community into the world.

Others:          We thank God and we thank you for your response to God's call. We have experienced Christ's loving, healing caring presence as we have become part of Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship. We have experienced joy as we have shared with you in ministry here, in the community, and beyond this community.

Founders: We renew our commitment to welcome those who come to share in our life as a congregation. We renew our commitment to be Christ's loving, healing caring presence in the West Goshen area and beyond. We remember with gratitude those who shared gifts and ministries with us at various times during the past 25 years. We are grateful for you who have joined this Fellowship and are current members with us.

Others:          We thank you for the welcome you have given us. Together with you we renew our commitment to welcome others whom God will bring to us. With you we renew our commitment to be Christ's loving, healing, caring presence in this congregation, in the West Goshen community, and in the world beyond.

All:     With God's Spirit we joyfully accept the call to be God's own people called out of darkness into marvelous light. We joyfully accept the challenge to be beacons of that light to others; to welcome those who come; to surrender to the new thing God is already beginning in our midst. Praise be to God!

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship Timeline
(supplemented from the program of the 20 ^th Anniversary Celebration)

In December 1974, a vision for developing a new Mennonite fellowship in the Goshen area was first voiced by a mission-minded group in the Waterford Mennonite Church. During the next five years, the vision germinated, leading to a series of prayer-guided discussions between leaders of area congregations and the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference.
Interested persons from seven Goshen-area Mennonite churches began meeting in July 1979 to explore the formation of a new congregation on the west side of the city. The first worship service was held on July 28, 1979 at Bethany Christian High School. Regular Sunday evening meetings for worship and discernment began in September. An average of about 50 persons participated, marking the beginning of the ``West Goshen Fellowship.''

September-Oct. 1979      The ``West Goshen Fellowship'' formed a steering committee to give leadership to the next steps.
November 4, 1979         Don Blosser was called to serve as interim pastor. He served in this role until May 1980
November 11, 1979        The Fellowship began to meet each Sunday morning at the Mennonite Mutual Aid headquarters
January 20, 1980         Art Smoker was called to serve as a full-time pastor
May 17, 1980     The Fellowship purchased the German Baptist East House at 2509 Berkey Avenue
June 1, 1980     Art Smoker began to serve as pastor (installation service on June 22). He served in this role until August 31, 1989
June 8-29, 1980 Seventy-two persons became charter members of the West Goshen Fellowship
July 21, 1980    West Goshen Fellowship was received as a congregation into the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference
July 27, 1980    The Fellowship approved a change in name to Berkey Avenue Fellowship
November 9, 1980         Groundbreaking for an addition to the Berkey Avenue property along with extensive renovations
July 12, 1981    The Fellowship moved into the nearly-completed meetinghouse on Berkey Avenue
July 19, 1981    The first Sunday morning service was held in the new meetinghouse
October 25, 1981         Dedication services were held to celebrate the completion of the new meetinghouse
September 7, 1986        The position of Administrative Elder was approved with Ruth Liechty serving in this capacity. She served in this role until December 1, 1994
September 13, 1987       The Fellowship approved a change in name to Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship and adopted a church constitution
March 25, 1990   Peter Buller was called to serve as interim pastor. He served in this role until March 22, 1992
December 1, 1990         Mary Borntrager began to serve as youth minister on a quarter-time basis. She served in this role until April 30, 1995
December 1, 1991         Richard Litwiller was called to serve as pastor. He served in this role until July 30, 2000.
April 1, 1992    Richard Litwiller began to serve as pastor (installation service on April 26)
September 13, 1992       ``Called to be Christ's Loving, Healing, Caring Presence'' was unanimously affirmed as the church's motto
May 21, 1995     The proposal for the building addition and remodeling passed
August 27, 1995 Groundbreaking for the new addition was held
April 13-14, 1996        Celebration to dedicate the completed addition
January 31, 1999         Anita Kehr was called as associate pastor on a half-time basis
February 9, 1999         Anita Kehr began her service as associate pastor (installation service on March 21)
June 20, 1999    The office remodeling project was approved
October 31, 1999         Dedication of the new playground and basketball court
February 6, 2000         Dedication of remodeled office space
July 30, 2000    Richard Litwiller departs; Anita Kehr increases her position to ¾ time
February 4, 2001         First large-print bulletin issued
April 10, 2001   Peter Buller was called (again!) to serve as interim pastor alongside Anita. He served in this role until January 27, 2002
August 19, 2001 Berkey Avenue ordains Anita Kehr.
November 4, 2001         Dan Schrock was called as pastor on three-quarter time basis
May 7, 2002      Dan Schrock began his service as pastor (installation service on May 19, 2002). New leadership model of two pastors, both at three-quarter time: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
October 3, 2004 Celebration of BAMF's 25^th Anniversary

Acknowledgements

Many, many people contributed to the anniversary celebration. We are grateful to everyone who participated in some way. In particular we would like to acknowledge:

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Planning Committee: Tonya Bontrager, Jesse Kehr, John D. Roth
Banner and Timeline: Tonya Bontrager
Emcee of Afternoon Program: Rick Stiffney
Special Music: Jessie and Genie Kehr; Lee Roy Berry Jr.; Leah, Hannah and Mary Roth; Austin, Lauren and Jenny Hooley; Monica and Melinda Sherer; Greg, Leslee and Simon Smucker
The Fellowship and Caring Commission: Lori Good, Shawna Born, Lydia Martin, Lorraine Pflederer, Even Bontrager and Galen Graber
Litanies: Ruth Liechty
Technical Support: Tim Drescher, Phil Miller, Ben Buckwalter
Music Planning: Cindy Baker and Patsy Sherer
Song Leaders and Worship Team: Cindy Baker, Gabe Baker, Jeff Bauman, Andrea Born, Reuben Gingrich, Justin Heinz, Kari Heusenveld, Steve Keener, Bryan Kehr, Andy Martin, Jay Mast, Lois Mast, Leah Roth, Monica Sherer, Patsy Sherer, Darin Short, Greg Smucker, Leslee Smucker, Marilyn Torres, Sherry Wenger, Deb Williams, Jonathan Williams, and Lynelle Yoder.

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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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Membership Exploration Class: Meets in the ``Kindness'' classroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter in the

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 10, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Anabaptist Spirituality: Gelassenheit

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Welcome
         Congregational Singing

Letting Go
         Children's Time
         Offering and Offertory Prayer

Hearing the Word
         Hymn: Our Father God, thy name we praise (WB 32)
         Scripture through 16^th Century Eyes:     Evie Nafziger
                  Matthew 26:36-39
        Sermon: ``Gelassenheit: The Practice of Consent'' Dan Schrock
         Song of Response

Hearing the Word in Each Other
         Sharing and Introduction of Visitors
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Closing Prayer

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader and Children's Time: Jennifer Schrock
Song Leader: Sondra Eisenstat
Accompanist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Prelude and Offertory: Emily Grimes
Ushers: Galen Graber, Bob Pflederer
Sound and Projection: Ben Buckwalter

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October 17, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Anabaptist Spirituality: Renewal Impulses

Gathering
         Prelude
         Welcome
         Call to Worship
         Congregational Singing
                           God of our life (WB 486)
                           Renew your church (WB 363)
Hearing
         Children's Time Beth Berry
         Offering
         Loblied See today's notes on Anabaptist Song, WB 33.
         Dramatic Interpretation of Scripture     Andy Martin, Jesse Kehr

Acts 2:1-4; 6:8-11; 7:1-5

Sermon: John D. Roth

``Pentecost, Tradition, and the Mennonite Soul''

Responding
         Song of Response: Unity (on the screen)
         Congregational Sharing
                  Introduction of Guests
                  Sharing Joys and Concerns
                           Congregational Prayer    Dan Schrock
Sending
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Song of Sending

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: André Swartley
Song Leader: Leah Roth
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Sherer Family
Ushers: Ruth Brenneman, Bob Pflederer
Sound and Projection: Ben Buckwalter
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Membership Exploration Class: Meets in the ``Kindness'' classroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter in the

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Sun, 24 Oct 2004 15:38:48 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 24, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Anabaptist Spirituality: Nachfolge

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Worship in Song:         You are salt for the earth (WB 226)
                                    Teach me kingdom ways (power point)
                                    We are people of God's peace (WB 407)
         Offering Tithes and Gifts
Hearing
         Children's Time Beth Berry
         Song: Lord, you have come to the lakeshore (WB 229)
         Dramatic Interpretation of Scripture:    Evan Bontrager
                  Mark 8:31-38
        Sermon: ``Discipleship''   Dan Schrock
Responding
         Song of Response: Take my life (WB 389, verses 1, 2, 5, 6)
         Congregational Sharing
                  Introduction of Guests
                  Sharing Joys and Concerns
                           Pastoral Prayer
Sending
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Song of Sending: Thuma mina (WB 434)
         Benediction: Prayer of Maeyken Boosers

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Anita Kehr
Song Leader: Marilyn Torres
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: The Roths
Banner/Series Coordinator: Jennifer Schrock
Ushers: Ruth Brenneman, Bob Pflederer
Sound and Projection: Ben Buckwalter
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Membership Exploration Class: Meets in the ``Kindness'' classroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter in the

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Sun, 7 Nov 2004 15:45:53 GMT

October 31, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Anabaptist Spirituality: Scripture

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Worship in Song
         Offering Tithes and Gifts
Hearing
         Children's Time Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
         Song
         Dramatic Interpretation of Scripture:    Jennifer Schrock
                  John 1:1-5
        Sermon: ``Foundation and Flame''   Anita Kehr
Responding
         Song of Response
         Congregational Sharing
                  Introduction of Guests
                  Sharing Joys and Concerns
                  Pastoral Prayer Roxanna Sommers
Sending
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Song of Sending
         Benediction

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Joe Liechty
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: The Smuckers
Banner/Series Coordinator: Jennifer Schrock
Ushers: Ruth Brenneman, Bob Pflederer
Sound and Projection: Ben Buckwalter
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Membership Exploration Class: Meets in the ``Kindness'' classroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter in the

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Sun, 14 Nov 2004 16:06:25 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 7, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Anabaptist Spirituality: Prayer

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Worship in Song:         I sing with exultation (WB 438)
                                    Lord, listen to your children (WB 353)
                                    Our Father who art in heaven (WB 351)
         Offering Tithes and Gifts
Hearing
         Children's Time Roxanna Sommers
         Song: Unity
         Dramatic Interpretation of Scripture     Elias Kehr, Andrew Shenk
                  Matthew 6:7-13
         Sermon: ``Praying Like an Anabaptist''     Dan Schrock
Responding
         Song of Response: Lord, teach us how to pray aright (WB 350)
         Congregational Sharing
                  Introduction of Guests
                  Sharing Joys and Concerns
                  Pastoral Prayer Anita Kehr
Sending
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Benediction

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Ora Troyer
Song Leader: Sondra Eisenstat
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: The Hooleys
Banner/Series Coordinator: Jennifer Schrock
Ushers: Ron Good, Galen Graber
Sound and Projection: Michael Sherer

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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

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

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

November 14, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Anabaptist Spirituality: The Lord's Supper

Gathering
         Prelude Worship Team
         Call to Worship and Welcome
         Songs of Praise:
                  Each morning brings us (WB 645)
                  I will sing unto the Lord
                  I will call upon the Lord
                  Unto Thee, O Lord
Reflecting
         Children's Time Beth Berry
         Hymn: I am the Bread of life (WB 472)
         Receiving the Offering
                  Offertory: Jesus, united by Thy grace    MYF
         Scripture Vignette: John 6:48-58
         Sermon: ``Eating and Becoming the Body of Christ''         John Rempel
Responding
         Song of Response: Now the silence (WB 462)
         Communion
         Congregational Sharing
                  Introduction of Guests
                  Responses, Joys, and Concerns
                  Pastoral Prayer
Sending
         Announcements Please pass the friendship registers.
         Closing Prayer
         Song of Sending: Jesus, united by Thy grace (inserts)

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Jennifer Schrock         Song Leader: Marilyn Torres
Accompanists: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes, Worship Team
Ushers: Ron Good, Galen Graber
Sound and Projection: Michael Sherer

Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets in the Southwest corner of the meetingroom.

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Sun, 21 Nov 2004 16:07:31 GMT

November 21, 2004
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Thanksgiving Service

Gathering
         Prelude Andy Martin
         Call to Worship
                  Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, proclaim God's greatness.
                  People: Tell the nations what God has done.
                  Leader:          Sing praise to the Lord.
                  People:          Tell the wonderful things God has done.
                  Leader:          Be glad that we belong to God.
                  People:          Let all who worship God rejoice.
                  Leader: The Lord is our God;
                                    God's commands are for all the world.
                  People: God will keep his covenant forever,
                                    God's praises last for a thousand generations.
                                    Praise the Lord!
         Songs of Praise and Gratitude
                  Come, ye thankful people (WB 94)
                  For the beauty of the earth (WB 89)
Offerings
         Of Thanksgiving and Appreciation…
                  For the guests among us
                  For the many gifts God has given us
                  For those, now dead, who have gone before us in faith
         Of Prayer…        Dan Schrock
                  In gratitude
                  For the needs among us
         Of Praise through Song…
         Sing to the Lord of harvest (WB 98)
         O Lord, our Lord, how majestic (WB 112)
         All Gathered Together…
         Tithes and Money Gifts
God loves all his many people (WB 397)
Hearing the Word in the Body of Christ
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 Begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

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

Sermon                            Rev. Stephen Ole Mparinkoi
Song of Response                                            Sherm Kauffman
Receiving New Members                              Dan and Anita   David and Wilma Shank, Chris and Marilyn Torres,
James and Trish Yoder
        Response: Bwana Awabariki (WB 422)
        Gathering for Prayer

Preparing to Go
Announcements
                          Please pass the friendship registers.
Benediction


Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Jennifer Schrock         Song Leader: Marilyn Torres
Accompanists: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes, Worship Team
Ushers: Ron Good, Galen Graber
Sound and Projection: Michael Sherer

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Sun, 28 Nov 2004 15:43:07 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 28, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail:
Web-Site: berkeyave.org

First Sunday of Advent:
Come! Walk in the light of day!

God's peace is at hand.

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship:
         Leader:          In the nighttime of despair,
                  we are filled with doubt.
                  People: We let life overwhelm us with busyness and the tyranny of the urgent.
ALL :             COME! WALK IN THE LIGHT OF DAY.
         Hymns:   Immortal, invisible, God only wise (WB 70)
         Blessed Jesus, at your word (WB 13)
         Comfort, comfort, O my people (WB 176)

Awakening
         Call to Awaken From Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14
         Candlelighting with Song:
                  Yonder Come Day Children's Choir
                           Candle Lighter   Matthew Williams

Praising God Psalm 122
         Dramatic Reading: Andrea Born,   Melinda Sherer, Renae Yoder

Offering and Prayer
         Offertory

Hearing
         Children's Time Deb Williams
Hymn: Christ is the world's true light (WB 334)

Sermon: ``In Days to Come'' Dan Schrock

Responding
         Hymn of Response: Beyond a dying sun (WB 323)
         Praying our Joys and Concerns     Anita Kehr
God who inhabits our spaces and our times, our path brings us to this season desiring to see and be attentive to your call and to your coming.
Bring peace to… (name those people and situations where peace is desired) .
May peace be within us as darkness is laid aside and the day draws near. Amen.

Introductions and Announcements
         (Please pass the friendship registers.)

Sending
         People:          Come! Walk in the light!
         Leader:          The dawn is breaking!
Christ is coming to put away our despair.
Live as people of God's peace
         and walk in the Light of Day!

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Joan Troyer
Song Leader: Peter Moyer
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Alisha and Andrew Snyder
Ushers: Ron Good, Galen Graber
Sound and Projection: Michael Sherer

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 Begins at 10:30 following a fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Elective ClassFirst Place women's weight support group: Using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, this group of women meets in the library.
¨         Elective ClassParenting: ``Never Mind the Joneses,'' led by John and Lois Mast together with John and Ruth Miller Roth, meets in the Northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Class: Sermon discussion led by Dale Shenk meets in the Northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class: Meets in the church office.
¨         Young Adults and College-Age Class: Discussion of Desmond Tutu's book, No Future Without Forgiveness, led by Lee Roy Berry, Jr. meets 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). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

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

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Sat, 4 Dec 2004 14:59:06 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 5, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: officeberkeyavenue.org
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.org

Second Sunday of Advent:
Come! Walk in the light of day!

God's harmony is at hand.

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship:
         Leader:          In the nighttime of fear,
                  we build walls and fences.
                  People: Rather than showing hospitality,
                                             we keep the stranger away.
                                    We forget the truth
                                             that God's love is for everyone.
ALL :             COME! WALK IN THE LIGHT OF DAY.
Hymns:    Sing praise to God who reigns (WB 59)
         Hail to the Lord's anointed (WB 185)
         Come, thou long-expected Jesus (WB 178)
Awakening
         Call to Awaken Adapted from Isaiah 11:1-10 and Psalm 72
         Candlelighting with Song: Yonder Come Day (Hymnal pocket)
                  Candle Lighter   Olivia Wenger
Praising God Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Reading: Reuben Gingrich
Response: Alleluia (WB 101)
         Quartet: Lisl Hershberger, Peter Moyer, Patsy Sherer,
         Darin Short
Offering and Prayer
         Offertory
Hearing
         Children's Time Deb Williams
Hymn: Jesus shall reign (WB 319)

Sermon: ``The Power of One'' Dan Schrock

Responding
         Hymn of Response: God of grace and God of glory (WB 366)
         Open Worship     Anita Kehr
                  Sharing our Joys and Concerns
                  Praying :
Righteous and faithful God, who does wondrous things,
         we stretch in a new awakening,
         as a shoot rising from a stump,
         reaching toward the peace you long to give.
                  Bring your harmony to…(name those people and situations
where harmony is desired).
                  May your hope fill us with all hope and peace in believing,
                           that we may abound in hope
                                    by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Introductions and Announcements
         (Please pass the friendship registers.)
Sending
         People:          Come! Walk in the light!
         Leader:          The dawn is breaking!
Christ is coming to put away our fear.
Live as people of God's harmony
         and walk in the Light of Day!

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Joan Troyer
Song Leader: Peter Moyer
Accompanist, Prelude and Offertory: Aubrey Helmuth
Sound and Projection: Phil Miller
Bulletin Cover: Tavi Mounsithiraj
Advent Planning Committee: Rita Gingrich, Peter Moyer, Patsy Sherer, Joan Troyer
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 Begins at 10:30 following a fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         The First Place women's weight support group, using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, meets in the library.
¨         The Uniform Series Bible Study led by David Shank meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         ``Just Neighbors'' led by Jennifer Schrock, Ron Good, and Tim Thorne meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Sermon Response Class led by Dale Shenk meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class meets in the church office.
¨         Membership Exploration Class meets in the ``Kindness'' classroom in Jubilee Hall.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergartners meet in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

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

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

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Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:39:33 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 12, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: officeberkeyavenue.org
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.org

Third Sunday of Advent:
Come! Walk in the light of day!

God's healing is at hand.

Gathering
         Prelude Please use this time to quiet your hearts for worship.
         Hymns:    Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (WB 37)
                                   Hark! the glad sound! (WB 184)
         Call to Worship:
         Leader:          In the nighttime of sorrow,
                  we become impatient and lose hope.
                  People: Our joy disappears,
                                             and our songs become silent.
                                    We forget the truth
                                             that God will heal and restore all creation.
ALL :             COME! WALK IN THE LIGHT OF DAY.
         Music for Meditation: ``There is a balm in Gilead''
Awakening
         Call to Awaken Adapted from James 5 and Isaiah 35
                  Special Music    More with Brass
                  ``Come, Walk in the Light'' (Hymnal pocket)
         Candlelighting with Song: Yonder Come Day (Hymnal pocket)
                  Candle Lighter   Thomas Gingrich
Praising God Psalm 146:5-10 and Luke 1:47-55
Readers: Alicia Schwartzentruber, Rita Gingrich
Offering and Prayer
         Offertory

Hearing
         Children's Time Deb Williams
Hymn: My soul is filled with joy (insert)

Sermon: ``Possibilities'' Anita Kehr

Responding
         Hymn of Response: Bless'd be the God of Israel (WB 174)
         Sharing and Prayers of the Faithful      Dan Schrock
                  Sharing our Joys and Concerns
                  Praying :
                  God of glory and majesty who reigns forever,
                           we peer at the unfolding season,
                           knowing that around the corners of our journey this
                                    week
        you beckon us with outstretched arms
                           and long to make us whole.
Bring your healing…(name those people and situations
where healing is desired).
May we go forth with singing and everlasting joy
         and with strengthened hearts. Amen.
Introductions and Announcements
         (Please pass the friendship registers.)
Sending
         People:          Come! Walk in the light!
         Leader:          The dawn is breaking!
Christ is coming to put away our sorrow.
Live as people healed by God's hand
and walk in the Light of Day!

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Joan Troyer      Song Leader: Patsy Sherer
Accompanist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Prelude, Offertory, Special Music: ``More with Brass'' Greg Smucker, Glenn Gilbert, Steve Shantz, Erin Yoder, Todd Hershberger
Sound and Projection: Phil Miller, Jonathan Williams
Ushers: Steve Garboden, Armand Martin
Bulletin Cover: Tavi Mounsithiraj

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 Begins at 10:30 following a fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         The First Place women's weight support group, using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, meets in the library.
¨         Web-Site Development Class meets in the church office.
¨         Membership Exploration Class meets in the ``Kindness'' classroom in Jubilee Hall.

The following classes will meet in different places today!
¨         The Uniform Series Bible Study led by David Shank will meet in Dan Schrock's office.
¨         ``Just Neighbors'' led by Jennifer Schrock, Ron Good, and Tim Thorne will meet in the ``Joyful'' classroom, the first one on the left as you leave the fellowship hall.
¨         Open Circle Sermon Response Class led by Dale Shenk will meet in the large open space in Jubilee Hall.

Today, children from kindergarten through fifth grade will gather after worship in the meetingroom to rehearse their program. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''

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

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

B2004-12-19.rtf

Sun, 19 Dec 2004 13:38:13 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
December 19, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: officeberkeyavenue.org
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.org

Fourth Sunday of Advent:
Come! Walk in the light of day!

God's restoration is at hand.

Gathering
         Prelude: Songs of Advent
         Song of Gathering: The King of Glory (projected)
         Call to Worship:
         Leader:          In the nighttime of our longing,
                  we find ourselves far from God's presence.
                  People: Even though we yearn to see God's face,
                                             our daily burdens and distractions keep
                                    us from coming near.
                                    We forget that the truest joy
                                             comes from being in God's presence.
ALL :             COME! WALK IN THE LIGHT OF DAY.
Hymns:    Fling wide the door, unbar the gate! (WB 186)
                           Oh, how shall I receive thee (WB 182)
                           Where is this stupendous stranger? (WB 200)
Awakening
         Call to Awaken
                  Reading: Adapted from Romans 1, Isaiah 7, and Psalm 80
                  Song: Come, Walk in the Light (Hymnal pocket)
         Candlelighting with Song: Yonder Come Day (Hymnal pocket)
                  Candle Lighter   Seth Krabill
Praising God Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
         Reader: Evan Bontrager
         Congregational Response:
                  ``Restore us, O God;
                  let your face shine, that we may be saved.''
Offering and Prayer
         Offertory: The Heart of Mary
Hearing
         Children's Time Deb Williams
Hymn: To us a Child of hope is born (WB 189)

Sermon: ``The Sign of a Baby'' Dan Schrock

Responding
         Hymn of Response: O come, O come, Immanuel (WB 172)
         Sharing and Prayers of the Faithful      Anita Kehr
                  Praying :
Immanuel, God-with-us,
         we long to see your face!
         We turn toward you; we call on your name;
         we wait for your grace.
         Restore us…(name those people and situations in which
you desire God's restoration).
         May we go forth with your hand upon us,
restored and made strong. Amen
Introductions and Announcements
         (Please pass the friendship registers.)
Sending
         People:          Come! Walk in the light!
         Leader:          The dawn is breaking!
Christ is coming to restore our joy.
Live as people of God's restoration
         and walk in the Light of Day!

Worship Participants:
Worship Leader: Joan Troyer      Song Leader: Anita Kehr
Pianist: Patsy Sherer    Clarinet: Joyce Pankratz
Prelude, offertory, accompanying: The Worship Team
Sound and Projection: Phil Miller, Jonathan Williams
Ushers: Steve Garboden, Armand Martin
Bulletin Cover: Tavi Mounsithiraj

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 Begins at 10:30 following a fellowship break.
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         The First Place women's weight support group, using a specific plan for Bible study and diet, meets in the library.
¨         The Uniform Series Bible Study led by David Shank meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         ``Just Neighbors'' led by Jennifer Schrock, Ron Good, and Tim Thorne meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Sermon Response Class led by Dale Shenk meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Class meets in the church office.
¨         The Membership Exploration Class is not meeting today.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade will gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and Toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         Early Childhood 1, a class for 2-year-olds (turning 2 by September 1, 2004) meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         Early Childhood 2 meets in ``Gentleness.''
¨         Kindergarten meets in ``Peace.''
¨         First and Second Graders meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Third and Fourth Graders meet in ``Joyful.''

Youth Classes:
The JYF (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 in the fellowship hall.

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Sun, 28 Mar 2004 15:58:03 GMT

Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526

March 28, 2004

Pastors: Anita Kehr; Dan Schrock; Heidi Siemens-Rhodes, intern
Phone: (574) 534-2398 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Gathering
         *Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Prayer
         Welcome and Introductions
         Songs of Worship:        I stand amazed in the presence (WB 528)
                                   To God by the glory (WB 102)
Receiving the Word
         Children's Time Tim Drescher
         Song: Lord, I am fondly, earnestly longing (WB 514)
         Scripture: Luke 13:1-5
         Sermon: ``Repent''         Dan Schrock
         Communion
Responding to the Word
         Song: From the depths of sin (WB 136)
         Prayer of Thanksgiving
         *Offering
         Open Worship
                  Pastoral Prayer
Sending
         Announcements    (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song: The Lord bless you and keep you (Hymnal pocket)
         Benediction

Worship Leaders: John and Lois Mast
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley        Accompanist: Linda Yoder
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Dave Krabill
*Prelude and Offertory: We are pleased to have ``Stabat,'' of which André Swartley is a member, with us today to share in special music. As a way to say ``thank you,'' please consider whether a financial contribution to this group is appropriate for you. You will see a basket labeled for these gifts immediately outside the door of the sanctuary as you leave. Stabat intends to use the funds to cover the cost of purchasing music and for touring.

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).

A list of nurture hour classes is below. Nurture hour begins at 10:30 following a brief fellowship break. Please participate!!

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         Ambassadors and Young Adults are meeting together in the northwest corner of the sanctuary to study Doing What Comes Spiritually by John Drescher. Led by Joan Troyer, this class is focusing on the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
¨         BASIC and SALT Dan Schrock is teaching a study of The Letter to the Philippians; the class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber facilitate discussion and response to the sermon and worship service each Sunday. They meet in the southeast corner of the meeting room.
¨         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.''
¨         A class for children who were 2 by July 1, 2003 meets in the room beside the MYF room.
¨         There are two classes for children who were 3 and 4 by July 1, 2003 meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade 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.