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The Prayer Circle of three to five people meets routinely on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. in the church offices. We pray for Berkey members who have shared joys and concerns during the worship service, by using the blue prayer cards, or through individual concerns specifically expressed to us. All prayer requests are kept confidential. […]

Are you interested in joining a small group? Fall is a great time to join. Berkey offers a wide variety of groups, including:  inter-generational, family, women’s, and similar life stages. Please email Marilyn by September 16, and the small group committee will provide you with information and help to connect you with a group. Feel […]

It’s time to update the Berkey online directory. Please review your information in the directory. If anything should be changed, let the office know this week. You also have the opportunity to have your picture taken here at the church for the directory. Photographers will be available on September 18, 25, and October 2. If […]

The 49th annual Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale is September 23-24, 2016, at the Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds. The sale begins Friday, September 23, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday activities begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. Once again Berkey Avenue will host the cheese booth and your participation is important! Look for […]

Berkey’s annual Fall Fest will be Saturday, September 17. The Straight A’s will be providing music. Invite family and friends. If you know any college students, make it a point to bring them along. Grilled pork sausage and drinks will be provided. You should bring: A salad and a desert to share. Your own picnic […]

Thank you to all who helped in digging, picking and rinsing approximately 500 pounds of potatoes for the Model School project. The potatoes are currently stored in the Berkey basement and will be available until they are gone. To date we have sold over 150 pounds. We will continue to offer bags of potatoes for […]

Moveable dividers now sit at the back corners of our sanctuary. They will be used to create classroom space during the nurture hour beginning next Sunday.

Do you like to grill? I’m looking for someone to help grill sausages at the Fall Fest on September 17. If you’re interested, let’s talk. You can either use your own grill or I can provide you with a charcoal one. –Dan Schrock

While there are no regular nurture hour classes this Sunday, the Spiritual Leadership Team will be leading a special conversation in the sanctuary after the fellowship break. This conversation will focus on recent work we’ve done on space questions. Come and learn about the findings of the Facility Assessment Committee and see the schematic sketch […]