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Berkey Avenue Announcements
February 19, 2014

Dan Schrock’s Sabbatical

For at least 15 years, the congregation has offered its pastors a sabbatical of up to 12 weeks after every 4 years of service. The pastor is required to seek approval for a sabbatical from the Spiritual Leadership Team and to report the sabbatical’s content to the congregation. At its last meeting, the SLT approved […]

February 12, 2014

Bethany Christian Schools Principal, Allan Dueck, to Retire

Allan Dueck, Bethany Christian Schools Principal, announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2014. “My time as principal at Bethany Christian Schools has been enjoyable and rewarding,” said Dueck. “Bethany is committed to providing learning that lasts and faith that lives. The dedicated faculty and staff make Bethany unique. During my 19 years here, I’ve been deeply impressed […]

February 12, 2014

Just So! Musical Tickets

Bethany Christian High School will be performing the musical Just So! March 6-9. Performances are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Ticket sales begin Monday, February 17, and may be purchased online at bethanycs.net/justso14 (or call the school […]

February 6, 2014

New to the Library

We are very happy to have two new people, Abbe Buller and Elizabeth Miller Richer, joining Lori Good on the Library Committee. This week, we feature two new titles. The first, Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury tells the story of Zack Dylan, who made a promise to God and his college sweetheart as he left his […]

February 6, 2014

Stephen Ministry is 1 year old

It has been a year since we commissioned our Stephen Ministers for ministry. In the past year, our Stephen Ministers have provided 145.75 hours of care and 9 people have received/are receiving care from them. We thank God for this ministry! Stephen Ministry is one-to-one lay Christian caregiving. Stephen Ministers are trained to listen and help […]

February 5, 2014

Soup & Bread and Magic Show Rescheduled

With schools cancelled and snow predictions not improving, we’ll need to reschedule the Soup & Bread and Magic Show that was planned tonight. Evie called Jep Hostetler and February 19 works for him as our rescheduled date. Our apologies to all of you who already prepared food. Plan to put your soup/cookies/bread in the freezer […]

February 3, 2014

Ladies Lunch Bunch at Frist Fridays

The Berkey Avenue Ladies Lunch Bunch will be serving the Fundraising Meal at The Window in downtown Goshen tonight during First Friday events.  Serving will be from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The menu is au gratin potatoes and ham, harvard beets, tossed salad with an assortment of home-made dressings, home-made dinner rolls, and home-made dessert bars/cookies.  […]

January 29, 2014

Goshen Ministerial Association Emergency Fund Auction

The Mission Commission has planned an auction on Friday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m., to provide funds for the Goshen Ministerial Association Emergency Fund and other charities that provide support for low income families and homeless persons in Goshen. This first-time event will feature a live auction in which people attending can enjoy pizza and […]

January 17, 2014

Celebrating the Gift

This weekend we begin a series of 6 Sundays on human sexuality. Talking about our sexuality can stir up experiences and feelings that are painful and troubling. This is normal. So we encourage you to do what you need to do to care for yourself:  talk to one of the pastors or a trusted friend, […]

January 16, 2014

Women: Come Join Spirit Feast!

If you’re looking for a place to find spiritual inspiration, learn from others’ stories and experiences, eat great food, build community, and connect with women of different stages and ages at Berkey then this is a group for you! We are a small group of women who meet once a month (rotating houses), socialize over […]

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