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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 […]

January 15, 2014

Volunteering at the Depot

The Mission Commission and the MYF have scheduled a service project doing some volunteer work at The Depot on Wednesday evening, January 29, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This project, involving both our youth and adults, will help to further the mission outreach of The Depot and MCC. There will be a signup sheet […]

January 7, 2014

Berkey Teacher Appreciation Meal

The Education Commission is planning a special noon meal on Sunday, January 26, to say thank you to our Berkey Sunday School teachers (and their families) for serving our congregation this year in nurturing our children, youths and adults. Please join us for a simple meal and lots of delicious desserts from the congregation!

January 7, 2014

New to the Library

This week we feature two new titles. I Am Malala: The girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai: When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. […]

January 5, 2014

CHURCH CANCELED: January 5th

After considerable snowfall this morning, we have decided to cancel church for today. Stay warm and enjoy the beauty of the snowfall!

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