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Thank you to all of you for your prayers & cards for my recovery in the hospital and at home! A BIG thank you to Dr. Dan Naziger for his help!

Four new books have been added to our library: 1. Reading the Bible as if Jesus Mattered, by Duane Beachey. The author calls us to read the Bible with Jesus as a plumb line. It is one of the most accessible and powerful manifestos on what it means to be a faithful, biblically grounded disciple […]

All are invited to join in a fun evening planned by AMBS and hosted here at Berkey on Tuesday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m. Join Mennonite singer/songwriter Bryan Moyer Suderman for an all-ages concert. Bryan has been described as an Anabaptist Pete Seeger, with a gift for writing and leading songs that are simple, profound, […]

An exciting adventure in learning and doing ministry began for 6 people from College Mennonite, Waterford Mennonite and Berkey Avenue on January 5. Trish Yoder is among these Stephen Minister trainees studying, discussing, experiencing, and trying out the skills involved in sharing God’s love and compassion with those who especially need these gifts. Let us […]

Desserts are needed for the appreciation meal for the Berkey teachers and sponsors. Christian Ed. commission is providing soups, salad, bread and drink. We’re asking the congregation to contribute desserts for a special dessert bar that we will highlight in the meal. If you can provide a dessert (any kind!) for this appreciation event, please […]

A new Nurture Hour class entitled “Bible Alive” will start on Sunday, January 17 and run through the end of February. This class will be based on Bible passages in various translations. The goal is to involve persons with varying gifts and abilities to read and listen, meditate and study, visualize and act out, and […]

During the week it is a common sight to see Amos Hostetler lugging a ladder through the church hallways. In the past month he has replaced light bulbs, installed light fixtures, hung clocks, added name holders to mailboxes, and much more. Thank you Amos for all your work!

70 Infant Care Kits plus a few odds & ends were delivered this week to MCC. Thank you to all who participated and a special thanks to Abbe Buller who made it happen!

The Christian Education Commission is planning a special appreciation meal on Sunday, January 24, to say thank you to all our Berkey Sunday School teachers and youth sponsors (and their families). We’re so very grateful for all they do in nurturing our children, youth and adults during this 2015-16 year. Mark your calendars! More information […]