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Berkey Avenue Announcements
September 18, 2013

MCC Alumni & Friends International Potluck

Please join us for an MCC Alumni & Friends International Potluck on Sunday evening, November 24th at 6:00 p.m. at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship. Sarah Adams, MCC Country Representative in Lebanon, will be the speaker for this very interesting and informative update on MCC’s work in Syria and with Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan. For questions […]

September 18, 2013

New to the Library

This week we feature three titles new to the library. Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley: The author, a Quaker minister, draws the reader into the charming world of minister Sam Gardner in his first year back in his hometown, capturing the essence of small-town life with humor and wisdom. Harvest of Empire: A History […]

August 21, 2013

Berkey Avenue Small Groups

Small groups are an important part of our life together as a congregation. They help us to deepen our relationships with each other and with God. In addition to the traditional, intergenerational groups that currently exist, we would like to offer small groups formed around a theme, eg. book club, dinner and a movie, biking, […]

August 8, 2013

Potluck Meal and Congregational Meeting

A congregational meal will follow the August 18 service, after which there will be a congregational meeting.   Members are encouraged to bring two dishes to contribute to the potluck.  We also encourage people to bring their own table service to facilitate clean-up after the meal. ~ Fellowship & Caring Commission

August 8, 2013

The 46th Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale

The 46th Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale will take place on September 27-28 at Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.  The sale begins Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday hours are from 7:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon.  Come and make this weekend a family event!  For more information about the sale or to download printable forms, see website: www.mennonitesale.org. To […]

August 8, 2013

Fall Fest on the Lawn

Save the date! Saturday, September 14, at 5:00 p.m. is our Fall Fest on the lawn, featuring a hog roast, potluck, and contra dancing with Barry Dupen, a caller from Ft. Wayne. This is a great way to welcome college students, neighbors who use our garden plots, and others in a context of fun and […]

August 2, 2013

Fall Marriage Retreat

Plan now on setting aside this time to work at nurturing your marriage relationship.  This free retreat is jointly planned by and for Waterford Mennonite Church and Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship. On Friday, September 6th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. we will meet at Waterford Mennonite for a brief input before heading out on a […]

July 24, 2013

MCC Releases New Videos

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is grateful for your support that enables MCC to work in more than 50 countries around the world. MCC recently released two short videos that give you a glimpse into some of these programs. We invite you to check out these resources and learn more about how your contributions are making […]

July 22, 2013

Survey on Our Starting Time

In February, the congregation agreed to change the start time of worship from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The purpose of this change was to help us appeal to a wider range of people. This was for a trial period from March through the end of August. Since the trial period will soon conclude, we […]

July 12, 2013

Sharing the Journey with Elizabeth Soto Albrecht

You are invited to a time of listening and conversation with MC USA’s moderator-elect, Elizabeth Soto Albrecht on Thursday, July 18 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at At True Vine Tabernacle (54365 Independence St., Elkhart). As Elizabeth travels from the convention in Phoe­nix, she will make several stops during her listening tour, including Elkhart. Soto […]

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