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John and Ruth Roth have been asked to serve as delegates for the Berkey congregation at the upcoming MC USA convention (July 5-8). There is only one major resolution for consideration (“Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine”). Most of the time in the delegate sessions will be focused on the “Future Church Summit” process, a […]

Centering prayer begins next Sunday, June 18 in the classroom between the offices and Jubilee Hall. Dan Schrock will offer an introduction at 8:45 a.m.for those new to this practice; prayer will begin at 9:00 a.m. Join us!

Berkey’s Spring/Summer worship series is Extending the Table: We All Belong. Flyers about the June series are in the church mailboxes. Extra copies are on the literature table.

Everyone is invited to join in our special Summer Nurture Hour Events. The June schedule is as follows: June 4 – Congregational Picnic/Informal Games June 11 – Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch June 18 – Farewell for Marilyn/Potluck Meal June 25 – Fellowship/Informal Games/Snack

Work continues this week to prepare for the new parking lot and entrance. Big trucks have been zooming around the church building. The equipment and work is fun for all ages to watch. Please use extra caution to keep your little ones safe.

A couple of years ago when the storage room was cleaned out to make space for an additional classroom, some banners were donated, others were stored. If anyone knows the location of the stored banners, please contact the church office.

We are looking for someone to lovingly coordinate the landscaping at Berkey Ave. This person would be responsible for keeping the flower beds maintained and all shrubbery trimmed and looking it’s best. This is a job done with volunteers, and for larger jobs, arrange to hire local businesses to do the work and oversee the […]

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. […]

Although we planned to have a follow-up chance for people to reflect on and respond to the play “This Will Lead to Dancing”, that intention was delayed by other church events. If there is desire for more conversation about the play, please contact one of the Caregiving Commission: Laverne Nafziger, Judy Weaver, Richard Miller, or […]