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March 20, 2015

New to the Library

Here are some books added to the library that may be of interest to the Parenting Sunday School class: In the Midst of Chaos by Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, theologian, mother and writer who asks what faith and spirituality have to do with parenting and how caring for children in a more intentional and faithful way […]

March 20, 2015

Berkey Treasurer

At the November 16 congregational meeting, a motion was approved to hire a lead treasurer from outside Berkey for the current fiscal year. However, the Stewardship and Finance Commission was also asked to find out whether a qualified person inside the congregation is willing to do this work on a volunteer basis. The commission is […]

March 17, 2015

Model Gum Drive

We all remember the rule of “No Gum in School,” which is still the case in today’s world most of the time except for two times a year at Model Elementary!! Many of you might be surprised to learn that the only time gum is allowed falls during ISTEP testing!! Yes, you heard it right…Model […]

March 17, 2015

We Are Menno

■     A church of more than 1,000 members preaching and worshipping in Spanish on the west side of Chicago. ■     A young family feeling called to work at church revitalization and simple living in rural Washington State. ■     A youth group from Indiana getting inspired to work for justice on behalf of […]

March 6, 2015

New to the Library

This week we have added several selections in line with our Lenten theme. Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus – for young and old, lovers, husbands and wives, this is a book to learn to read with, or to comfort those who are dying or grieving. In the tale, the caterpillar heroes, Stripe and […]

February 27, 2015

New to the Library

New this week to the library are several selections related to our Lenten theme of death, dying, and loss. The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade by Thomas Lynch. A sometimes humorous, always respectful, look at what we, the living, do when faced with the death of loved ones…and why we do it. Good […]

February 25, 2015

Webinar with Allan Rudy-Froese

Join us on Tuesday, March 10, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. for a special webinar entitled “Living in the Belly of the Whale: What Jonah Teaches Us About Preaching” by Allan Rudy-Froese. The book of Jonah can teach the preacher about speech, prayer, telling stories, listening to God, humility, God’s sense of humor and more. Additional details […]

February 25, 2015

MEDA Dinner and Program

Join Michiana MEDA for a dinner and program, “Greening our institutions: How to do it and why we must,” with Glenn Gilbert, Goshen College Utilities Manager and Sustainability Coordinator. We will gather on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Waterford Mennonite Church (65975 SR 15). Cost is $5 for students, $15 for Michiana MEDA […]

February 20, 2015

Congregational Meeting

The agenda for our congregational meeting this Sunday, February 22 includes: Approve the minutes of the November 16 and December 21 congregational meetings. Review financial reports for the last fiscal year (September 2013 to August 2014) and for the first third of the current fiscal year (September to December 2014). Paper copies of these reports […]

February 19, 2015

Congregation and Pastors Evaluation

Sometime during the day on Friday, February 20, you should receive an email with a link to an on-line evaluation of the congregation and the pastors. If you don’t receive this email, please contact someone in the church office, who will send it to you. The last major evaluation was 5 years ago, but since then […]

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