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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. […]

God’s Guest List: Welcoming Those Who Influence Our Lives, by Debbie Macomber, contains a striking mix of true stories, rich insight, and plain down-home wisdom. The author reveals how we all can fling our personal doors wide open, welcoming each person who comes across our thresholds with a special joy.

For the last two Sundays, we’ve focused on Mary, the mother of Jesus. In Dan’s sermon on Luke 1:26-38, we heard how Mary enthusiastically chooses to collaborate with God. In Joanne’s sermon on Luke 1:46-55, we pondered what blessedness means. This Sunday, we’ll sing lots of songs and hear our children’s Christmas program. Then on […]

Mission Commission is looking for a few good people to work with the IHN committee. Ruth Roth has coordinated this committee for many years and is ready for a break. With IHN in a new building, it seems like a good time to get some new people involved. If you feel this call and think […]

The Christian Education Commission is promoting a children’s Spanish book drive as an Advent Giving Project. The books will be given to The Center for Healing and Hope who provides resources and support for underserved people in our community. We would like to collect as many intercultural and bilingual (Spanish/English) children’s books as possible. Bring […]

Our Christmas Eve Service on Sunday, December 24, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Following the service we will have a time of fellowship and refreshments. There will not be a morning service that day.

Through the holiday season, Berkey cookbooks will be available for sale in the Fellowship Hall. These make great Christmas gifts for friends and family. Each book is $10.00; donations are also welcome. All proceeds go to Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network. There is a jar beside the books to collect your money. Please write your name […]

This coming week is the final Stephen Ministry training class, in which they will be considering the subject of “Follow Me”. In this presentation they will be reviewing what they have learned and getting ready for their commissioning as Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministry is an important dimension of our ministry here at Berkey Avenue. We […]

We still have some white and purple potatoes available in the southwest corner of the fellowship hall. The money goes to support students at Model school. Please help yourself to the potatoes and make a donation.