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During the week when the office is open, please enter and exit through the office door. When the office door is locked, you may enter through other doors but please be sure to lock them when you leave.

Christian Ed.’s advent giving project this year will be collecting items for families of Model Elementary School. They would like to collect things like hats, gloves, scarves, and socks, – even underwear! These can be in a variety of sizes for children. Please bring new items to the church by December 16 and look for […]

You are invited to a special service designed for those who may find the holidays to be a difficult time. If you wish for a time to lament the pain in the world or the grief in your heart, if you have undergone a difficult loss, transition, or life change, if you would like to […]

All are invited to a Christmas Eve service of music, scripture, and candle lighting here at Berkey, 7:00 p.m., on December 24.

Last week, Zehr Construction installed two new steel exterior doors to replace two that were rusting, the door in the fellowship hall and the door going to the basement and furnace room. Wednesday, this week, Bill’s Heating was out and installed three new high performance furnaces replacing three old furnaces that were installed in 1980.

Three books have been added to our library: 1. The Simple Life: Devotional Thoughts from Amish Country, by Wanda Brunstetter. The Amish culture forms the backdrop for sixty meditations designed to encourage a quieter, more peaceful, and more joyful life. Also included in the book are 60 Amish recipes. 2. If I’m Found, by Terri […]

The two single restrooms at the north end of the building, by the drinking fountain, are now family friendly and may be used by anyone. This will allow either parent to assist young children and will help prevent long lines to the main restrooms. A new sign, “Restrooms,” has been placed by both of these […]

The Spiritual Leadership Team works as a team to make decisions together. We respond to concerns and questions with 1 voice, not 9. We want to hear from you, but it may take a while for us to meet and discuss your concern. Thanks for being a part of this vibrant community of God’s people.  […]

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