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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
January 5, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock  Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:

Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Prelude
Welcome and Call to Worship Worship in Song

Offering Gifts

         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time  Susan Garboden
         Song
         Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-16        Jesse Kehr
         Sermon: ``Our Choice of Kings''    Dan Schrock

Responding to the Word

        
Song of Response
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita Kehr

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

Worship Leader: Armand Martin
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Sherer Family
Ushers: Laura Barnett, Ginny Martin
Audio/Video Operator: Phil Bauman


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

10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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

Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.


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

Sun, 5 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
January 12, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:

Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Prelude

Gathering

         Song of Gathering: ``Here in this place'' WB 1
         Welcome and Call to Worship
         Prayer of the Church

Songs of Praise
        
``We will glorify''
         ``Shout to the Lord''
         ``I will praise him still''

Offering Gifts

         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time  Beth Berry
         Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9; 3:8-9, 13-16a  Chuck Hernley    Sermon   Anita Kehr      
Responding to the Word
        
Song of Response: ``My hope is built on nothing less'' WB 343
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Dan Schrock
         Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Closing
        
       

Worship Leader: André Swartley
Song Leader: Cindy Baker
Prelude and Offertory: Mast Family
Ushers: Laura Barnett, Armand Martin
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall)
and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today' Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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

Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

3:30 p.m. ``Exploring Membership'' classes begin at the church.
5:00 p.m. Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network guests arrive.


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

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
January 19, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:

Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Prelude
Call to Worship
         Hymn: ``God loves all his many people'' WB 397
Worship in Song and Psalm
        
Hymn: ``When the morning stars together'' WB 34
        
Scripture: Psalm 104:24-34
         Hymn: ``I sing the mighty power of God'' WB 46
Offering Gifts
         Prayer
         Offertory
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time  Bryan Kehr
         Hymn:
``Lord of our growing years'' WB 479
         Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26   Doug Baker
         Sermon: ``Living Well and Dying Well''     Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Special Music: ``Today I live''
                  Please follow the text of this hymn, WB 607, as the ensemble sings.
         Hymn: ``Precious Lord, take my hand'' WB 575
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita Kehr
Going
         Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction
         Hymn:
``You shall go out with joy'' WB 427

Worship Leader: Laura Sue Dueck
Song Leader: Patsy Sherer; Accompanist: Krysta Hawkley
Prelude and Offertory: Worship Team
Ensemble: Michael and Patsy Sherer, Bryan and Anita Kehr
Ushers: Laura Barnett, Armand Martin
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall)
and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today' Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes , all of which are open to everyone, include:
¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth serves as leader.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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

Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

11:45ish a.m. Young adults gather for a meal and conversation with the Christian Education Commission in the fellowship hall.


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

Sun, 19 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
February 2, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail:

Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering
         Prelude
         Song of Gathering:
         Call to Worship
                  Prayer
         Song of Praise and Centering
                 
Hearing
         Children's Time 
                 Song:
         Scripture: Mark 1:9-28
         Sermon: ``Busting Up''     Dan Schrock

Confessing
         Song of Response and Preparation:
         Prayer of Confession
         Song of Assurance:
Responding
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer       

Going

         Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Benediction:
        
Worship Leader: Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Prelude and Offertory: Thomas Gingrich, Linda Yoder
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, Ruth Roth




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

Today' Schedule
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. While some folks stay with the same class from quarter to quarter and year to year, others change classes each quarter according to the topic being offered or studied. Feel free to explore these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth and Tom Albrecht serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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

Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

11:15 a.m.-12:00 noon Congregational Meeting

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
February 9, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock         Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs:   ``Immortal, invisible, God only wise'' WB 70
                           ``Shine, Jesus, Shine''
                           ``There is a Redeemer''

Offering
Offertory

Hearing
         Children's Time  Jenny Schrock
         Scripture: Mark 5:1-20   Sherry Wenger
         Song: ``Silence! frenzied, unclean spirit'' WB 630
         Sermon: ``In Our Right Minds''     Dan Schrock

Responding
         Song: ``O, healing river'' WB 372
        
Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita Kehr

Going
         Introductions and Announcements
                  ( Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending: ``Move in our midst'' WB 418, verses 1, 3, 4

The flower and comforter on the piano are there for Maija Thao Short, newly-arrived daughter of Darin and Lisa Short.


Worship Leader: Ora Troyer
Music Leaders: Bryan and Anita Kehr
Accompanists: Jennifer Schrock
Prelude and Offertory: Monica Sherer
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, Ruth Miller Roth
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall)
and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today' Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. While some folks stay with the same class from quarter to quarter and year to year, others change classes each quarter according to the topic being offered or studied. Feel free to explore these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth and Tom Albrecht serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

11:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school class representatives meet.
Afternoon Siloam Mennonite Fellowship sets up at Berkey Avenue for
Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network.
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
February 16, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748  e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship:
``O worship the Lord'' WB 124
         Prayer
         Songs:
``New earth, heavens new'' WB 299
                           ``Holy, holy, holy'' WB 75

Offering
Offertory

Hearing
         Children's Time  Doug Baker
        
Song: ``Lord, you sometimes speak'' WB 594
         Scripture: Mark 2:21-22
         Sermon   Anita Kehr

Responding
Song: `` We are people of God's peace'' WB 407
Blessing of Elizabeth Bonds
Song: ``God be with you'' WB 430
Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Roxanna Sommers

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


Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Linda Yoder
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, Ruth Miller Roth
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. While some folks stay with the same class from quarter to quarter and year to year, others change classes each quarter according to the topic being offered or studied. Feel free to explore these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom. Mary Beth Spicher teaches.
¨         BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth and Tom Albrecht serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.
11:45 a.m. Fellowship Meal
12:30 p.m. Congregational Meeting
If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
February 23, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
Prelude
Call to Worship:
``All the earth''
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Worship in Song
``How firm a foundation'' WB 567
``I will praise Him still''
``Majesty''
Offering
Offertory
Song of Dedication ``We walk by faith'' WB 570
Hearing the Word
Children's Time Connie Bauman
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 Rick Hostetter
Sermon: ``What is Faith?'' Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
Song: ``Will you let me be your servant?'' WB 307
Congregational Sharing Anita Kehr
Prayers of the Congregation
Sending
Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
Closing Song: ``In the bulb there is a flower'' WB 614
A Parting Thought


Worship Leader: Ron Good
Music Leaders: Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: The Hooleys
Ushers: Jesse Kehr, Ruth Miller Roth
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Today's Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nurture classes meet.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. While some folks stay with the same class from quarter to quarter and year to year, others change classes each quarter according to the topic being offered or studied. Feel free to explore these options:
¨ Ambassadors This class uses the Uniform Series Bible Study and meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom. Mary Beth Spicher teaches.
¨ BASIC This class is studying the Uniform Series Bible Study under the teaching of Lee Roy Berry.
¨ College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth and Tom Albrecht serve as leaders.
¨ Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨ SALT This class is studying the book of Esther with Dan Schrock. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨ Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:
¨ Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨ Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''
¨ Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''
¨ Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨ Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨ Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨ The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF begins at 10:30 sharp.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT
B03-02-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B03-02-03.rtf@CB9 Web-Site: http://berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.netGathering and Praising         Prelude         Opening Song: ``God is here among us'' WB 16         Prayer         Worship in Song:                  ``O let all who thirst'' WB 495                  ``The tree of life'' WB 509OfferingOffertoryHearing the Word         Children's Time  Beth Berry         Scripture: Mark 2:13-17          Luke Nafziger         Sermon: ``Calling Sinners''        Dan SchrockResponding to the WordSong of Response: ``Softly and tenderly''                   Bryan Kehr        music written by Greg SmuckerCommunionCongregational Sharing   Anita Kehr         Prayers of the CongregationSending         Introductions and Announcements         (Please pass the friendship registers.)         Benediction Worship Leader: Doug BakerMusic Leader: Greg SmuckerPrelude and Offertory: Mike BuckwalterUshers: Armand Martin, John NussbaumChildcareduring worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.) Today's Schedule10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes begin a new quarter of study.Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. While some folks stay with the same class from quarter to quarter and year to year, others change classes each quarter according to the topic being offered or studied. Feel free to explore these options: ¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that will follow the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. Parents and mentors of Jr. Youth students are especially encouraged to join the class for this quarter. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.¨         BASIC Dan Schrock will lead a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. John Roth and Tom Albrecht serve as leaders.¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.¨         SALT This class will be determining their next course of study. They meet in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; the names of the rooms are listed below:¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''¨         Early Childhood 1 in ``Joyful''¨         Early Childhood 2 in ``Gentleness''¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''¨         Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''¨         Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''Youth classes:¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletteron top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall. Sun, 2 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT B03-09-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B03-09-03.rtf@CB9
March 9, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock
Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering to Worship and Praise
Prelude
Song: ``Great God, how infinite art thou'' WB 82
Prayer
Song: ``God loves all his many people'' WB 397
``The love of God'' HSS 875

Gathering to Give, Listen, and Learn
Offering
Listening and Learning with the Children Ruth Roth
Listening and Learning from the Scriptures
Genesis 9:8-17 Leslee Smucker
Listening and Learning from the Sermon
``How God Repented'' Dan Schrock

Responding with our Hearts and Minds
Song: ``When I survey the wondrous cross'' WB 259
Sharing Responses, Cares, and Joys Anita Kehr

Going Out to Walk in the Way
Introductions
Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
Song of Sending: ``God is working his purpose out'' WB 638
Benediction
``Look upon the rainbow, and praise him that made it.''
(Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus 43:11)
We are graced. Forever.

Worship Leaders: Lee Roy and Beth Berry
Music Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Worship Team
Ushers: Armand Martin, John Nussbaum
From the Worship Commission: Here we offer a guide to the possible meanings of our visual art for Lent. In these weeks, the arch can become: a rainbow on March 9 (today); a covenantal bridge between God and humanity on March 16; Mt. Sinai and/or a tablet of law on March 23; a door of an Israelite tent on March 30; an inner covenantal bridge between God and humanity on April 6; an archway into Jerusalem on April 13.
Childcare during worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)
Today's Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nurture classes for all ages.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨ Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that will follow the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. Parents and mentors of Jr. Youth students are especially encouraged to join the class for this quarter. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨ BASIC Dan Schrock will lead a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨ College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨ Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨ The SALT class will not meet this quarter. Regular SALT members are encouraged to visit other classes.
¨ Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
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''
¨ Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨ Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨ Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨ The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in
their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.
2:00 p.m. Indiana Michigan Mennonite Children's Choir program at the Goshen College Sauder Concert Hall.
3:00 p.m. Baptism Exploration Class
6:00 p.m. Berkey Avenue Talent Show

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT
B03-16-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B03-16-03.rtf@CB9 berkeyave@juno.comWeb-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net Gathering and Praising         Prelude         Opening Song: ``Eagles' Wings''         Call to Worship:             Leader:  You who fear the Lord, praise God!             You who share the faith of Abraham and Sarah,             give glory to God!             Stand in awe of God, all you offspring of Israel!             People:         For God does not hide from us,             but hears us when we cry.             ALL: Come, let us worship our faithful God.         Songs of Praise:                ``O God, who gives us life and breath'' WB 483                ``His banner over me is love''                ``In your sickness'' WB 585OfferingOffertoryHearing the WordChildren's Time  Darin ShortScripture Reading: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16   Jud GingrichSermon            Anita KehrResponding to the Word         Song of Response: ``Eagles' Wings''                 Here I am waiting, abide in me I pray;                  Here I am longing for you.                  Hide me in your love, bring me to my knees;                  May I know Jesus more and more.                           Come live in me, all my life take over.                           Come breathe in me, and I will rise on eagles' wings.         Open Worship     Dan SchrockSending         Introductions and Announcements                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)         Song of Benediction

Worship Leader: Michael ShererMusic Leaders: Worship TeamPrelude and Offertory: Roth SistersUshers: Jud Gingrich, Armand Martin From the Worship Commission: Here we offer a guide to the possible meanings of our visual art for Lent. In these weeks, the arch can become: a rainbow on March 9; a covenantal bridge between God and humanity on March 16 (today); Mt. Sinai and/or a tablet of law on March 23; a door of an Israelite tent on March 30; an inner covenantal bridge between God and humanity on April 6; an archway into Jerusalem on April 13.Childcareduring worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)Today's Schedule10:30-11:25 a.m.Nurture classes for all ages.Adult classesat Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that will follow the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. Parents and mentors of Jr. Youth students are especially encouraged to join the class for this quarter. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.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''¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''¨         Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''¨         Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''Youth classes:¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.3:00 p.m. Baptism Exploration Class4:30-6:30 p.m. Drop-in baby shower for Heidi and Mitch Siemens-Rhodes (fellowship hall).6:30 p.m. Darin and Lisa Short tell the story of their adoption experiences (meetingroom).

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletteron top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT
B03-23-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B03-23-03.rtf@CB9 berkeyave@juno.com Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite2.netGathering and Praising         Prelude         Welcome and Call to WorshipInviting the Lord in Song:         ``When morning gilds the skies'' WB 644         ``God of our strength'' WB 36         ``Teach me, O Lord'' WB 487         OfferingOffertoryHearing the WordChildren's Time  Tim and Izaete NafzigerScripture Reading: Exodus 20:1-17        Gabe BakerSermon: ``Fences for Freedom''     Dan Schrock         Responding to the Word         Hymn of Response: ``Obey my voice'' WB 163         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita KehrSending         Introductions and Announcements                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)         Song of Sending: ``God be with you'' WB 430                  Worship Leader: André SwartleyMusic Leader: Ora TroyerAccompanist: Patsy ShererPrelude and Offertory: The Grimes familyUshers: Armand Martin, John NussbaumFrom the Worship Commission: Here we offer a guide to the possible meanings of our visual art for Lent. In these weeks, the arch can become: a rainbow on March 9; a bridge of covenant between God and humanity on March 16; Mt. Sinai and/or a tablet of law on March 23 (today); a door of an Israelite tent on March 30; an inner covenantal bridge between God and humanity on April 6; an archway into Jerusalem on April 13.Childcareduring worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)Today's Schedule10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.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''¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''¨         Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''¨         Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''Youth classes:¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet intheir classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.3:00 p.m. Baptism Exploration Class. If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletteron top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall. Sun, 23 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT B03-30-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B03-30-03.rtf@CB9 berkeyave@juno.com Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net Gathering and Praising Prelude Welcome and Call to Worship Inviting the Lord in Song         Offering Offertory Hearing the Word Children's Time  Scripture Reading: Numbers 21:4-9 Sermon: "Look and Live''    Dan Schrock          Responding to the Word Hymn of Response: Congregational Sharing and Prayer     Anita Kehr Sending Introductions and Announcements          (Please pass the friendship registers.) Song of Sending: "God be with you''                   Worship Leader: Phoebe Brubaker Music Leader: Ora Troyer Accompanist: Patsy Sherer Prelude and Offertory: The Smuckers Ushers: Armand Martin, John Nussbaum From the Worship Commission: Here we offer a guide to the possible meanings of our visual art for Lent. In these weeks, the arch can become: a rainbow on March 9, a bridge of covenant between God and humanity on March 16, Mt. Sinai and/or a tablet of law on March 23 (today), a door of an Israelite tent on March 30, an inner covenantal bridge between God and humanity on April 6, and an archway into Jerusalem on April 13. Childcareduring worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)Today's Schedule10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages. Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options: ¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom. ¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom. ¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion. ¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office. 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'' ¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in "Forgiveness'' ¨         Primary 2 (2nd grade) in "Kindness'' ¨         Middler (3rd-5th grade) in "Peace'' Youth classes: ¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall. MYF serving lunch and having fun activities for children ages 3-7 right after Sunday School. 3:00 p.m. Baptism Exploration Class 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Youth meet at Hostetters' If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall. Sun, 30 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT B04-13-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B04-13-03.rtf@CB9 berkeyave@juno.comWeb-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.netPalm SundayGathering and Praising         Prelude         Call to WorshipCongregational Singing         OfferingOffertoryHearing the WordLancaster Mennonite High School Choir    Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29     Stan LiechtyCongregational SongLancaster Mennonite High School Choir         Responding to the Word         Prayers of the Congregation      Anita Kehr         Congregational SongSending         Introductions and Announcements                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)         Benediction                   Worship Leader: Rick StiffneyMusic Leader: John J. Miller,Director, Lancaster Mennonite High School ChoirPrelude and Offertory: LHMS StudentsUshers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Armand MartinFrom the Worship Commission: Here we offer a guide to the possible meanings of our visual art for Lent. In these weeks, the arch can become: a rainbow on March 9; a bridge of covenant between God and humanity on March 16; Mt. Sinai and/or a tablet of law on March 23; a door of an Israelite tent on March 30; an inner covenantal bridge between God and humanity on April 6; an archway into Jerusalem on April 13 (today).Childcareduring worship is available, if desired, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)Today's Schedule10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.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''¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1st grade) in ``Forgiveness''¨         Primary 2 (2nd grade) in ``Kindness''¨         Middler (3rd-5th grade) in ``Peace''The gathering/singing time for children, kindergarten through 5thgrade, will take place in the MYF room today!Youth classes:¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) meet in their classroom off of Jubilee Hall.¨         The MYF will gather in Jubilee Hall today. If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall. Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT B04-27-03.rtf http://www.berkeyavenue.org/Worship/Archives:=B04-27-03.rtf@CB9
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
April 27, 2003
Eastertide: See What Love Can Do and Dare
Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Hymn: ``Christ the Lord is risen today'' WB 280
         Call to Worship (based on Psalm 133):
                  Leader :          How good and pleasant it is to gather in the presence of the risen Christ!
                  People :          Alleluia! Christ is risen!
                  Leader :          As we worship, sing, and pray,
                  People :          May the blessing of unity run over our faces like precious oil;
                  Leader :          As we face our fears and doubts, our pain and disbelief,
                  People :          May the blessing of peace fall upon us like dew on the mountains.
                  ALL :     In this hour of worship, may we see the risen Christ and believe.
         Songs of Praise:
                  ``Christ is risen! Shout hosanna'' WB 272
                 
``Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord'' (insert)
Offering
         Offertory                 Andrew and Aaron Krabill
Hearing the Word         
         Children's Time  Bryan Kehr
         Scripture Reading: John 20:19-28
         Message: ``Scarred Jesus''         Dan Schrock
Responding to the Word
         Anointing Service        (During the anointing service, the Worship Team will lead singing.)
        
Affirmation of Faith (based on 1 John 1:5, 7; John 20:24ff):
Leader:  With boldness we dare to proclaim our faith:
Right :   This is the message that we proclaim,
Left :    that God is light, and in God there is no darkness at all.
Right :   If we walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another,
Left :    and the blood of Jesus, God's Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Leader :  Like Thomas, we reach out our hands to feel the scarred Jesus.
Right :   We put aside our fear and our pain.
Left:    We replace our doubt with belief.
Leader:  Like Thomas, we proclaim, ``My Lord and my God!''
Right :   The Lord is risen!
Left :    The Lord is risen indeed!
ALL :     Alleluia!
         Sharing and Congregational Prayer        Anita Kehr

Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                 
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Hymn:
``Soon and very soon'' WB 611
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger
Music Leaders: Worship Team
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Ron Good


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

Today's Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.

Adult classes
at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''

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

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

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

Sun, 27 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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May 4, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr, Dan Schrock        
Phone: (574) 534-2398
Second Line/Fax: (574) 534-4748 
e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
Congregational Singing

Offering
         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time  Beth Berry
         Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-48         Merrill Krabill
         Message: ``Hands and Feet''        Dan Schrock
        
Responding to the Word
        
Song of Response
         Open Worship

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

Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Bryan and Anita Kehr
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Dave Krabill, Lisa Short

From the Worship Commission:
Here we offer a guide to the possible meanings of our visual art for Lent. In these weeks, the arch can become: a rainbow on March 9; a bridge of covenant between God and humanity on March 16; Mt. Sinai and/or a tablet of law on March 23; a door of an Israelite tent on March 30; an inner covenantal bridge between God and humanity on April 6; an archway into Jerusalem on April 13 (today).

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

Today's Schedule

10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
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''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
The gathering/singing time for children, kindergarten through 5 th grade, will take place in the MYF room today!
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) meet in their classroom off of Jubilee Hall.
¨         The MYF will gather in Jubilee Hall today.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 4 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
May 18, 2003

Eastertide: Abiding with the Risen Christ

Prelude
Sharing our Faith
         Call to Worship (based on John 15):
                 
Leader: We have come to worship the One who holds all things together.
                 
People: Jesus is the vine; we are the branches.
                 
Leader: When we abide in Christ, we grow and become fruitful.
                 
People: We come seeking that promise of nurture.
                 
Leader: Come, let us worship and see the risen Christ.
         Singing:         ``The strife is o'er'' WB 263
                                    ``Thine is the glory'' WB 269
                                   
``Asithi: Amen'' WB 64
         Children's Time  Ron Good
         Parent/Child Dedication for Maija Thao Short
                  Congregational Response:
                           You have offered Maija to the strong and tender providence of God.
                           We rejoice with you and give thanks for the gift of your daughter.
                           We promise, with humility and seriousness,
                                    to share in Maija's nurture and well-being.
                           We will support, by our example and words,
                                    your efforts to provide a loving and caring home,
                                             so that Maija may grow in her trust of God
                                                      and choose to follow Christ's way.
                           Our prayers will be with you and for you.
                           May our shared life and witness help make your task both joyful and fruitful.
         Offering

Sharing the Word
         Hymn: ``Thou true vine'' WB 373
         Scripture Reading: John 15:1-8
         Sermon: ``The Invitation to Abide''        Dan Schrock
         Congregational Affirmation of Faith:
                
Leader: With boldness we dare to proclaim our faith:
                  People: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.
                  Leader: In this is love, not that we loved God but that God loved us
         and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
                  People: As vine and branches, we are intertwined with Jesus and the Holy Spirit
                                    as we abide with him.
                  Leader: We have faith that through Christ we will grow and be fruitful.
                  People: We have faith that through Christ's death and resurrection we have redemption.
                  Leader: The Lord is risen.
                  People: The Lord is risen indeed.
         Hymn of Response:
``Open, Lord, my inward ear'' WB 140 , verses 1, 3, 4, 5

Sharing our Lives
         Recognition of College and Seminary Graduates    Beth Berry
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Eleanor Nafziger
         Introduction to Financial Pledges        Stewardship and Finance Commission
         Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the Friendship Registers.)
         Closing Hymn: ``Come, come, ye saints'' WB 425 , verse 1
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger    Song Leaders: Bryan and Anita Kehr
Prelude and Offertory: Smuckers  Ushers: John Nussbaum, Lisa Short

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

Today's Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
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''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee
         Hall.
11:45 a.m. Fellowship Meal to which everyone is invited.
Around 12:30 p.m. Congregational Meeting (y'all come!). Jr. Youth ride to the Goshen dam.
7:30 p.m. Bel Canto Singers from Hesston College give a program of sacred music. Come and hear a wonderful concert!

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

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 18 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
May 25, 2003

Eastertide: Daring to Love

Prelude

Gathering and Praising
         Call to Worship
         Singing:         ``Morning has broken'' WB 648
                                    ``In thee is gladness'' WB 114
                                    ``For God so loved us'' WB 167

Jesus' Command to Love
         Children's Time  Tim and Izaete Nafziger
         Offering
         Hymn:
``Lord, I want to be a Christian'' WB 444
         Scripture Reading: John 15:12-17         John Mast
         Sermon: ``The Command to Love''    Dan Schrock

Our Response to Christ's Command
         Congregational Affirmation of Faith:
All:              We dare to proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ.
Right:    He is the Son of God.
Left:    Even so, he died on the cross so that we can have salvation.
Right:   Jesus loved us so much that he lay down his life for us.
Left:    Now he calls us to love each other as he loved us.
Leader:  We dare to proclaim our faith?
                           Then we must also dare to stretch ourselves to love more and to love better.
All:              It was out of love that Jesus triumphed over death
                           so that we can live fully.
Leader:  Christ is risen.
All:              Christ is risen indeed.
         Hymn of Response: ``Heart with loving heart united'' WB 420

Sharing God's Love in our Lives
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer        Anita Kehr
         Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Sabbatical Blessing for Anita
         Hymn:   
``Bless'd be the tie that binds'' WB 421
         Benediction


Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger    Song Leader: Ora Troyer
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Prelude and Offertory: The Grimes
Ushers: Dave Krabill, Bob Pflederer

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

Today's Schedule
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.
Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
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''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

8:00 p.m. Senior faith statements offered by Gabe Baker, Jeff Bauman, Hannah Kehr, and Sarah Roth in the meetingroom.



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



If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter in the fellowship hall.
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
June 1, 2003

Eastertide: God's Protection

Prelude
Gathering to Worship
         Call to Worship
         Singing:
        ``Jesus, stand among us'' WB 25
                                    ``Guide me, O thou great Jehovah'' WB 582
                                    ``I am weak and I need thy strength'' WB 553
Hearing God's Message
         Children's Time  Doug Baker
         Offering
         Hymn:    `` How firm a foundation'' WB 567
         Scripture Reading: Zechariah 2:1-5 and John 17:15        Leslee and Simon Smucker
         Sermon: ``The Prayer for Protection''       Dan Schrock
Sharing Our Response
         Sermon Response
         Congregational Affirmation of Faith:
                           Leader:  With boldness we dare to proclaim our faith:
                          
All:              God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
                          
Right:            We embrace God's love and promises.
                          
Left:             We claim God's protection and care.
                          
Right:            We want to live in the shelter of the Most High,
                           Left:             and abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
                           All:              God protects us beyond death.
                           Leader:         Jesus triumphed over death and it made all the difference.
                                                      The Lord is risen!
                           All:              The Lord is risen indeed!
         Hymn: ``When the storms of life are raging'' WB 558
         Congregational Sharing and Prayer
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Hymn: ``Guide my feet'' WB 546
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger    Song Leader: Ora Troyer
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Prelude and Offertory: Mast Family



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

Today's Schedule:
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.

Adult classes
at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC Dan Schrock is leading a study on the book of Esther. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle This sermon discussion class meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom. Galen Graber leads the discussion.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''

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



Pastors: Dan Schrock, (Anita Kehron sabbatical)         Phone: (574) 534-2398
e-mail:                   Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net



Please be sure to pick up a copy of our newsletter in the fellowship hall .

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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
June 8, 2003
The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Prelude

Gathering
Hymn: ``God loves all his many people'' WB 397
Welcome and introduction to the morning's theme: Pentecost, Based on John 16 and Acts 2
Hymns: ``New earth, heavens new'' WB 299
``Jesus, stand among us'' WB 25

Inviting the Holy Spirit
Children's Story         Merrill Krabill
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:37-42  Steve Keener
Sermon: ``Cut to the Heart''       Dan Schrock

Our Response
Hymn: ``Holy Spirit come with power'' WB 26
Affirmation of Faith:
Leader: With boldness we dare to proclaim our faith:

Men: We believe that God demonstrated power over sin and death by raising Jesus
from the dead and declaring that the risen Christ is Lord.

Leader: Jesus promised the disciples that the Spirit of Truth would come.
God has poured out that Spirit that we both see and hear.

Women: God has given us new life and freedom in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, who is
the guide and power of the community of believers.

Leader: The Lord is risen!

All: The Lord is risen indeed!

Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer

Sharing in Congregational Life
Welcoming Bill and Shawna Born
Hymn:
``Will you let me be your servant'' WB 307
Offering
Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)

Sending
Benediction
Hymn: ``You shall go out with joy'' WB 427

                           Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer        Prelude and Offertory: Andrew Martin



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

Today's Schedule:
10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.

Adult classes
at Berkey Avenue are mostly intergenerational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         Ambassadors This class is hosting a Bible study that follows the same curriculum as the Jr. Youth. The group meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College/Young Adult This discussion-focused class meets in the library. Tom Albrecht and John Roth serve as leaders.
¨         Open Circle and BASIC These classes will meet today in the northeast corner of the meetingroom for a special presentation on Iraq.
¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.

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''
¨         Primary 1 (kindergarten and 1 st grade) in ``Forgiveness''
¨         Primary 2 (2 nd grade) in ``Kindness''
¨         Middler (3 rd -5 th grade) in ``Peace''

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

4:00-8:00 p.m. There will be a Father/Son outing at Rick Hostetter's. Please bring folding chairs.



Pastors: Dan Schrock (Anita Kehr is on sabbatical)       Phone: (574) 534-2398
e-mail:                   Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net



Please be sure to pick up a copy of our newsletter in the fellowship hall .

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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
June 15, 2003

Fathers' Day

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
Congregational Singing

Offering
         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time  John Roth
         Scripture Reading: Luke 15:17-32         Sherm Kauffman
         Message: ``The Prodigal Father''   Rick Stiffney
        
Responding to the Word
        
Song of Response
         Sharing of Joys and Concerns
         Pastoral Prayer  Tom Albrecht

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

Worship Leader: Michael Sherer
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Prelude and Offertory: Andy Martin
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Jesse Kehr



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

Today's Schedule

10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         The Bread of Life This class studies the Herald Press adult Bible Study. The theme is ``God Restores a Remnant.'' If you want to participate in this class, take a book on the stand in the fellowship hall. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. This class meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.

¨         Popcorn and a Soda This class discusses movies and their themes. Preparation may involve watching a movie ahead of time during the week and then discussing it during Sunday school. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance from André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. This class meets in the library.

¨         Bread and Jam This class learns new songs of the church together. Participants will have the opportunity to introduce their favorite songs to the group. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. This class meets in the meetingroom.

¨         Web-Site Development This working group meets in the office.
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 top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
June 22, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship:
         Leader: Our God, we gather to worship you,
the One who creates all things.
         People: For the gift of creation, we give thanks.
         Leader: We gather to worship you,
                  the One who brings salvation through Jesus Christ.
         People: For the gift of redemption, we give thanks.
         Leader: We gather to worship you,
                  the one who sustains us by the Spirit.
         People: For the gift of your presence, we give thanks.
         Leader: We bring to you our offerings of thanks
and praise for all your gifts.
         ALL: We worship you our Creator, Redeemer, and
Sustainer. Amen
Congregational Singing:
         ``Awake, arise, O sing a new song'' WB 56
         ``Asithi: Amen'' WB 64
         ``As the hart with eager yearning'' WB 500

Offering
         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time          Jenny Schrock
         Hymn: ``I heard the voice of Jesus say'' WB 493
         Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-39  Jordan Miller    Message: ``The Conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch''        Dan Schrock
        
Responding to the Word
        
Song of Response: ``Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing'' WB 110
         Sharing of Joys and Concerns
         Pastoral Prayer  Dan Schrock
Sending
         Introductions and Announcements         
                  (Pass the friendship registers.)

         Hymn: ``Go, my children'' WB 433
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Barbara Eichorn Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Prelude and Offertory: The Shenks Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Jesse Kehr

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.)

Today's Schedule

10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         The Bread of Life Studies the Herald Press adult bible study. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. Meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.
¨         Popcorn and a Soda Discusses movies and their themes. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance from André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. Meets in the library.
¨         Bread and Jam Learns new songs of the church. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. Meets in the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Meets in the church office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below:
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 and 2 in ``Joyful''
¨         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.

This afternoon from 2:00-4:00 p.m., there will be an open house wedding (grocery) shower for Ben and Jodi Beyeler.

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

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
June 29, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship: ( read in unison)
         Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
         who chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world,
who destined us for adoption,
         who forgave us our trespasses,
who made known the mystery of the divine will,
who marked us with the seal of the Spirit.
         Blessed be God's name!
Congregational Singing

Offering
         Offertory

Hearing the Word
         Children's Time          Roxanna Sommers
         Hymn
         Scripture Reading: Acts 26:4-18  Steve Johns     Message: ``The Conversion of Paul''        Dan Schrock
        
Responding to the Word
        
Song of Response
         Sharing of Joys and Concerns
         Pastoral Prayer  Dan Schrock

Sending
         Introductions and Announcements         
                  (Pass the friendship registers.)

         Hymn
         Benediction



Worship Leader: Joan Troyer
Song Leader: Trish Shenk
Prelude and Offertory: The Sherers
Ushers: Leah Garboden, Jesse Kehr

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.)

Today's Schedule

10:30-11:25 a.m. Nurture classes for all ages.
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         The Bread of Life Studies the Herald Press adult bible study. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. Meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.
¨         Popcorn and a Soda Discusses movies and their themes. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance from André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. Meets in the library.
¨         Bread and Jam Learns new songs of the church. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. Meets in the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Meets in the church office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below:
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 and 2 in ``Joyful''
¨         Kindergarten grade 5 meets 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 top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
July 27, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Celebrating
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
Worship in Song
         ``All things bright and beautiful'' WB 156
         ``For the fruit of all creation'' WB 90
         ``Sing a new song''
                 
Sing a new song; sing a song of praise!
                  God has walked with us. Alleluia!
         Children's Time          Beth Berry
         Hymn:
``Give Thanks''      

Hearing
         Scripture Reading: Mark 7:24-37  Evie and Dan Nafziger
         Message: ``Stewards of Grace:     John Driver
                           Embracing Jesus' Ministry to Outsiders''        
         Hymn

Praying
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer  Bethany Keener
         Offering

Going
         Announcements
                  (Pass the friendship registers.)
         Hymn
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Bethany Keener
Song Leader: Patsy Sherer
Accompanist: Linda Yoder
Prelude and Offertory: Mike Buckwalter
Ushers: Steve Garboden, John Nussbaum
We welcome John Driver as our guest preacher. For many years John and Bonita lived in Spanish-speaking countries as mission workers. In addition to teaching at various seminaries and at Goshen College, John has written a number of books both in Spanish and English on various theological topics which have profoundly affected the development of Mennonite Congregations in South, Central, and North America. He is our congregation's overseer on behalf of the Indiana-Michigan Conference.

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
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options:
¨         The Bread of Life Studies the Herald Press adult bible study. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. Meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.
¨         Popcorn and a Soda Discusses movies and their themes. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance from André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. Meets in the library.
¨         Bread and Jam Learns new songs of the church. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. Meets in the meetingroom.
¨         Web-Site Development Meets in the church office.
Children's classes meet in Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below:
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 and 2 in ``Joyful''
¨         Kindergarten grade 5 meets 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 top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:54:21 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
August 3, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Jubilee Sunday
``Christ has Broken Down the Dividing Walls: Celebrating Diversity''

Celebrating
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
Worship in Song
``Let the whole creation cry'' WB 51
         ``Here, O Lord, your servants gather'' WB 7
         ``Cantemos al Senor'' WB 55
Offering
Children's Time                                   Deb Williams

Hearing
         Scripture Reading Jesse Kehr
         Message: ``A Mirror at the Bottom of the Cup'' Caitlin Wade
         Hymn of Response: ``For we are strangers no more'' WB 322

Celebrating Diversity in…
         Sign Language (Junior Youth Room) Tim Drescher
Learn several basic signs, including your name, to communicate with friends who are hearing impaired.

         Spoken Languages (Library) André Swartley
         Learn to say and read the thematic Bible verse in French, Swahili,
German, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Russian, which are all spoken in our community.

         Song (Sanctuary) Patsy Sherer
         Learn and sing songs from cultures around the world.

        



         Food and Art (Kitchen/Fellowship Hall)
Dan Schrock
Sample unfamiliar, yet appealing foods from different cultures, while creating a mural of your understanding of the thematic Bible verse.

         Games and Activities ( Jubilee Hall) Doug and Cindy Baker
Try your hand (and eyes and ears) at these activities and learn about yourself.

Praying
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer Dan Schrock
        
Going
         Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction




Worship Leader: André Swartley
Song Leader: Trish Shenk
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Worship Team
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Anita Snyder




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















































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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
August 17 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Praising and Adoring
         Prelude
         Hymn #8          Brethren, we have met to worship
         Call to Worship
Hymns
#114     In thee is gladness
#31      Wind that makes all winds that blow (quartet)
Children's Time                             Ron Good

Confessing
         Hymn #557        O God, in restless living

Proclaiming
         Scripture Reading: Acts 16:25-34                  Lori Good
Hymn #298        Veni Sancte Spiritus
Message: ``The Conversion of the Jailer''  Dan Schrock
         Hymn #347        Through our fragmentary prayers
Offering Our Gifts

Praying
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer                             Dan Schrock

Going
         Affirmation of the 2003-2004 Ballot
Introductions and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Hymn #418        Move in our midst


Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Phoebe Brubaker
Prelude and Offertory: John Mast Family
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Anita Snyder


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
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options

¨         The Bread of Life Studies the Herald Press adult bible study. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. Meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.

¨         Popcorn and a Soda Discusses movies and their themes. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance form André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. Meets in the library.

¨         Bread and Jam Learns new songs of the church. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. Meets in the meetingroom.

¨         Web-site Development Meets in the church office.

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

11:45 a.m. Fellowship Meal followed by a congregational meeting.








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Bulletin
August 24, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Praising and Adoring
         Prelude
         Opening Song     Sing to the Father (printout)
         Call to Worship
Songs of Praise
#37      Praise to the Lord
#76      Praise, I will praise you Lord
         Step by Step

Children's Time           Kris Krabill    
Proclaiming
Song of Preparation In My Life, Lord
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 Steve Johns        
         Message: ``Standing and Walking in Peace''
                                    Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
         Time of Reflection
         Song of Response #406 And is the gospel peace and love
        
Praying
         Sending Lisa Bergey
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer           Dan Schrock
         Offering

Teacher Recognition

Going
        
Introduction and Announcements (pass friendship registers)
         Song of Sending

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Cindy Baker and Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Lauren and Jenny Hooley
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Anita Snyder

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
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options

¨         The Bread of Life Studies the Herald Press adult bible study. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. Meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.

¨         Popcorn and a Soda Discusses movies and their themes. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance form André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. Meets in the library.

¨         Bread and Jam Learns new songs of the church. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. Meets in the meetingroom.

¨         Web-site Development Meets in the church office.

Children's classes meet in the Jubilee Hall; room names are listed below:
¨         Infants in ``Cherub Corner''
¨         Early Childhood 1 and 2 in ``Joyful''
¨         Kindergarten grade 5 meets 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 top of the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:55:39 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
August 31, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr (on sabbatical), Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Praising and Adoring
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise
                  Sing to our Father
I will praise Him still
                  As the deer
         Children's Time                                     Jenny Schrock   
         Hymn 616         Children of the heavenly Father

Proclaiming
Scripture Reading: Acts 24:24-27 Verdella Krabill
Sermon: ``When Conversion Fails''  Dan Schrock
Song of Response
        
Dedicating
         Dedication of Theo, Heidi, and Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
         Hymn 596         And I will raise you up
        
Praying
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer           Dan Schrock
         Offering

Going
        
Introductions and Announcements (pass friendship registers)
         Song of Sending
                  Eagles' wings


Worship Leaders: Caitlin Wade and Andrew Martin
Song Leader: Cindy Baker and Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Leslee Smucker
Ushers: Renee Troyer Campbell, Anita Snyder


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
Summer Schedule for Adult classes at Berkey Avenue are mostly inter-
generational. Feel free to explore any of these options

¨         The Bread of Life Studies the Herald Press adult bible study. Leaders include Ron Good and Mary Beth Spicher. Meets in the Primary 2 ``Forgiveness'' room.

¨         Popcorn and a Soda Discusses movies and their themes. Steve and Bethany Keener lead the class with assistance form André Swartley and Phoebe Brubaker. Meets in the library.

¨         Bread and Jam Learns new songs of the church. Participants include Andrew Martin, Patsy Sherer, and Bryan Kehr. Meets in the meetingroom.

¨         Web-site Development Meets in the church office.

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

Mon, 1 Sep 2003 12:00:37 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
September 7, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering
         Prelude
         Opening Prayer
         Hymns
                          
Proclaiming
         Children's Time                                             
Scripture Readings: John 5:2-9a and Isaiah 43:19
Sermon: ``The Price of Transformation''    Dan Schrock
Silence
Hymn 577, O Love that will not let me go
        
Praying
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer           Dan Schrock
         Offering

Going
        
Introductions
         Announcements (pass friendship registers)
         Hymn 567, How firm a foundation
         Charge

Worship Leader: Anita Kehr
Song Leader: Greg Smucker; Pianist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Andy Martin
Ushers: Dee Albrecht, Ruth Roth

Today marks the first Sunday of our new church year. Nurture classes for all ages are available and are listed on the back of this bulletin. All of you are invited to stay for the hour after worship and participate in these opportunities to nurture your faith.
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:
¨         AmbassadorsMary Beth Spicher will lead this Bible study class that meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman will be the coordinator for this class that studies a variety of topics over the course of the year. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom
¨         College-Age/Young Adults Tom Albrecht and John Roth provide leadership for this class that meets in the library.
¨         Open Circle Galen Graber will provide leadership for this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr will be teaching the first quarter in this class that studies a variety of kinds of things over the course of the year. This class meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational web-site up-to-date and growing.
Children's classes meet in the rooms off of ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall).
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Preliminary rosters are posted beside their doors, and teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Tue, 9 Sep 2003 05:46:29 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
September 14, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Invitation to Worship
         Prelude
         Call to Worship: Hymnal 662
         Invocation
         Hymns:   58 This is the day
                         
         16 God is here among us
                 
                  50 Praise the Lord, sing hallelujah
         Confession and Absolution: Hymnal 691

Worship in Proclamation
         Children's Time           Ruth Roth
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Scripture:       Philippians 4:10-14      Jennifer Schrock
                                   Psalm 145:8-9, 13b-18
         Sermon                     Anita Kehr
        
Worship in Response and Prayer
         Hymn: 589 My Shepherd will supply my need
         Offering
         Commissioning Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer           Dan Schrock
        
Worship in our Going
        
Introductions
         Announcements
         Hymn: 118 Praise God from whom who all blessings flow
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Dick Yoder
Song Leader: Ora Troyer
Accompanist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Prelude and Offertory: Michael and Patsy Sherer
Ushers: Dee Albrecht, Ruth Roth
Childcare during worship is available, for infants in the nursery (on the right side of the hallway going back to Jubilee Hall) and for toddlers in the MYF room (on the far side of Jubilee Hall.)

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman will be the coordinator for this class that is studying the Uniform series this quarter. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion.
¨         Open Circle Galen Graber will provide leadership for this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr will be teaching the first quarter in this class meeting in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational web-site up-to-date and growing.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade meet immediately following worship for a time of gathering and music in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). From there, they are dismissed to their classes in the rooms surrounding Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Preliminary rosters are posted beside their doors, and teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:07:45 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
September 21, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

To Be People of Courage
Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship (based on Hebrews 11)
         Songs of Praise
                  Arise and sing
                  Shine, Jesus, shine
                  Knowing you, Jesus
Hearing the Word
         Children's Story                  Tim and Izaete Nafziger           (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Hymn: 165 A mighty fortress is our God
         Scripture Reading: Daniel 3:8-18        
        Sermon: ``What Makes You so Courageous?''  Dan Schrock
Responding to    the Word
         Hymn of Response: Jesus, draw me ever nearer
         Sharing
         Pastoral Prayer           Anita Kehr
         Offering                 
Sending
        
Introductions and Announcements
         Benediction
Closing Hymn: 343 My hope is built on nothing less


Worship Leader: Evie Nafziger
Song Leader: Cindy Baker and Worship Team
Prelude and Offertory: Lauren and Jenny Hooley
Ushers: Dee Albrecht, Ruth Roth

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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman will be the coordinator for this class that is studying the Uniform series this quarter. This class meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Galen Graber will provide leadership for this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr will be teaching the first quarter in this class meeting in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational web-site up-to-date and growing.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade meet immediately following worship for a time of gathering and music in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). From there, they are dismissed to their classes in the rooms surrounding Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:05:04 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
September 28, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net


Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise
                  6 Here in this place
                  26 Holy Spirit, come with power
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time           Beth Berry
                  (Please pass the friendship registers. Children may pick up their activity bags after the story: yellow is for children ages 3-6 and blue is for children ages 7-12.)
         Hymn: 377 Healer of our every ill
         Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:19-21 
        Sermon: ``Healed from Bitterness''         Dan Schrock
Responding to    the Word
         Service of Anointing
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer           Dan Schrock
         Offering
Sending
        
Introductions and Announcements
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Anita Kehr
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Accompanist: Linda Yoder
Prelude and Offertory: The Smucker family
Ushers: Dee Albrecht, Ruth Roth

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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman serves as the coordinator for this class that is studying the Uniform series this quarter. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born and Galen Graber provide leadership for this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr is teaching the first quarter in this class which meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational web-site up-to-date and growing.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade meet immediately following worship for a time of gathering and music in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). From there, they are dismissed to their classes in the rooms surrounding Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:08:29 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 12, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise
                  74       We would extol thee
                  Almighty God
                  All in all
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time           Connie Bauman
         Song: 545 Be thou my vision     
         Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13      Lydia Martin
         Sermon: ``Seeing''                  Anita Kehr
Responding to    the Word
         Song of Response: 129 Fire of God, undying Flame
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer           Dan Schrock
         Offering
Sending
        
Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Mary Beth Spicher
Song Leader: Cindy Baker and Worship Team
Pianist: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
Prelude and Offertory: Jesse and Genie Kehr
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich

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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that studies the Uniform series this quarter. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches this class which meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         A class to explore membership at Berkey Avenue begins today and will continue for four or five weeks. It 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). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:49:01 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 19, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Songs of Praise
                  546 Guide my feet
                 
575 Precious Lord, take my hand
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time           Kris Krabill
         Song: 327 Great is thy faithfulness     
         Scripture Reading: Genesis 9:8-11, 18-27
         Sermon: ``The Burden of Success''  Dan Schrock
Responding to    the Word
         Song of Response: 383 God, whose giving knows no ending
         Mission Focus on Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer           Anita Kehr
         Offering
Sending
        
Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending: 433 Go, my children
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Joan Troyer
Song Leader: Jenny Hooley
Pianist: Krysta Hawkley
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich

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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that studies the Uniform series this quarter. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches this class which meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         A class to explore membership at Berkey Avenue begins today and will continue for four or five weeks. It 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). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Sun, 19 Oct 2003 16:16:01 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 26, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Theme: Connecting with God through Lament

Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Singing          
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time           Dick Yoder
         Song
         Scripture Reading: Romans 8:35-39        Dee Albrecht
         Sermon: ``Inseparable''    Dan Schrock
Responding to    the Word
         Song of Response: 99 ``We praise thee, O God''
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer           Roxanna Sommers
         Offering
Sending
        
Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Sending
         Benediction

Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Anita Kehr
Pianist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: The Sherers
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich

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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that is studying the book of James using the Uniform Series (Mennonite) curriculum. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of 1 Corinthians; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         A class to explore membership at Berkey Avenue is currently meeting in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Sun, 26 Oct 2003 16:08:48 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
October 5, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

World Communion Sunday

Gathering and Praising
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
         Song of Praise
Hearing the Word
         Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26        Barbara Eichorn
         Sermon: ``Bringing Our Stories to the Table''                                                            Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Responding to    the Word
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Words of Institution
         Pastoral Prayer           Anita Kehr
         The Lord's Supper
         Offering
Sending
        
Introductions and Announcements
(Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Benediction


Worship Leader: Dan Schrock
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Accompanist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: Andrew Martin
Ushers: Jud and Rita Gingrich


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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
·         BASIC - Phil Bauman coordinates this class that studyies the Uniform series this quarter. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
·         College-Age/Young Adults - This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
·         Open Circle - Bill Born and Galen Graber lead this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
·         SALT - Bryan Kehr teaches this class which meets in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
·         Web-site Development - This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational web-site up-to-date and growing.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade meet immediately following worship for a time of gathering and music in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). From there, they are dismissed to their classes in the rooms surrounding Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.

·         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
·         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
·         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
·         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
·         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
·         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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November 2, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net
Eternity Sunday: Remembering Those Who Have Died

Prelude
         Announcements, Introduction of Visitors, Welcome Registers
         Hymn

Call to Worship
                  Hymn

The Testament of Mattahias 1 Maccabees 2:49-64   Jennifer Schrock
                  Hymn

The Two Ways              Psalm 1  Wendy Hostetter
                  Hymn
                  Children's Time           Leah and Susan Garboden
                  Offering

The Beatitudes            Matthew 5:1-12   Doug Schwartzentruber
                  Hymn

``I will give you rest''   Matthew 11:27-30         Eleanor Nafziger                  Silence
                  Meditation                Anita Kehr
                  Hymn

Lighting Memorial Candles and
                  Entering Names in the Memorial Book

Sharing Memories
                  Prayers of Thanksgiving and Petition     Dan Schrock

The Reward of the Saints         Revelation 7:9-17       Dale Shenk
                  Hymn     311 The church's one foundation
Benediction

Worship Leader: Heidi Siemens-Rhodes
Song Leader: Greg Smucker
Pianist: Patsy Sherer
Prelude and Offertory: The Smuckers
Ushers: Ron Good, Dave Krabill

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

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that is studying the book of James using the Uniform Series (Mennonite) curriculum. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of 1 Corinthians; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         A class to explore membership at Berkey Avenue is currently meeting in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
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Sun, 2 Nov 2003 16:44:33 GMT
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Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
2509 Berkey Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
November 9, 2003
Pastors: Anita Kehr and Dan Schrock Phone: (574) 534-2398
Fax: (574) 534-4748      e-mail: berkeyavejuno.com
Web-Site: berkeyavenue.in.us.mennonite.net

Peace Sunday
Gathering
         Prelude
         Call to Worship
                  Invocation
         Singing:         Over my head
                                    12 Come, let us all unite to sing
                                    64 Asithi: Amen
Hearing the Word
         Children's Time  Heidi and Mitch Siemens-Rhodes
         Hymn 294 Dona nobis pacem Domine
         Scriptures: Romans 5:6-11 and 1 Peter 3:14-18    Cindy Baker
         Sermon: ``Why Peace is Good News''         John Roth
Responding to the Word
         Hymn of Response: 368 O God of love, O Power of peace
         Sharing in the Community of Faith
         Pastoral Prayer  Dan Schrock
         Offering
Sending
         Introduction and Announcements
                  (Please pass the friendship registers.)
         Song of Benediction: 429 Go now in peace

Worship Leader: Ora Troyer
Song Leader: Anita Kehr
Musicians: Mitch Siemens-Rhodes, Phoebe Brubaker, Reuben Gingrich, Bryan Kehr, Leah Roth, Sarah Roth
Prelude and Offertory: Lauren and Jenny Hooley
Ushers: Ron Good, Dave Krabill

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

Nurture Hour
Adult classes at BAMF are mostly intergenerational, and you are welcome to participate in any of them:
¨         BASIC Phil Bauman coordinates this class that is studying the book of James using the Uniform Series (Mennonite) curriculum. The group meets in the southeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         College-Age/Young Adults This class meets in the library for wide-ranging discussion. Tom Albrecht offers leadership.
¨         Open Circle Bill Born leads this sermon discussion class which meets in the northeast corner of the meetingroom.
¨         SALT Bryan Kehr teaches a study of Hebrews; the class meets in the northwest corner of the meetingroom.
¨         Web-site Development This group meets in the church office and keeps our congregational website up-to-date and growing.
¨         A class to explore membership at Berkey Avenue is currently meeting in the southwest corner of the meetingroom.
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade gather after worship for singing in ``Jubilee Hall'' (the large room north of the fellowship hall). They are then dismissed to their classes in the rooms around Jubilee Hall. Younger children may go directly to their classrooms.
¨         Infants and toddlers meet in ``Cherub Corner.''
¨         There are two classes of 3- and 4-year-olds meeting in the rooms ``Joyful'' and ``Gentleness.'' Teachers can help you find the right place for your child.
¨         Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet in ``Forgiveness.''
¨         Girls in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Kindness.''
¨         Boys in third through fifth grade will meet in ``Peace.''
Youth classes:
¨         The Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) and the MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting today, please pick up a copy of our newsletter
on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 16:15:33 GMT