What is God's plan for the nations? And what can kids do in Berne, Indiana to spread the Good News? During Kids Mission Festival, preschool and elementary students will learn that praying, giving, and telling others about Jesus are ways that Missions Means Us. For more details, scroll to the bottom of the Mission Festival Brochure. 

The Wednesday night quilting group is attending the MCC Comforter Bash on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the church at 5:45 a.m. and leave the parking lot at 6:00 a.m. The event address is Pleasant View Church, 58529 Co. Rd. 23, Goshen, IN, 46528. No experience is needed for the event, and sewing supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please see Brandi McGeath or one of the members of the quilting group. If you would like to attend, please sign up on the sheet just outside of the sanctuary.

Join us for pickleball, Bunco and Bingo in the Family Life Center on Sunday evening, November 16 from 6:00 - 7:30. Bring snacks, if you want to share.

You are invited to the second annual Three Oaks Partnership Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., where we will hear updates on how the Lord is blessing Three Oaks Christian School. Guest speaker Keith McCurdy will focus on “Raising Sturdy Kids” and share valuable insights to encourage everyone passionate about discipling children. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lydia Fox at (260) 849-0179.

Shoeboxes are available in the patio. Please consider filling a shoebox for a needy child around the world! Shoeboxes can be turned in to Room 9 beside the kitchen by Sunday, November 23.

The Mennonite Choral Society invites you to their presentation of  Handel’s Messiah in the sanctuary of First Mennonite Church, Berne, Indiana. Performances are Saturday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. "For Unto Us a Child is Born. Hallelujah!"

“Journeying through Grief” is a grief support class to help and encourage those on their grief journey. We will be discussing helpful ways to make it through special occasions and also the holidays that are coming up. We will also look at the four seasons of grief, as well as road blocks and detours one might experience along the way. The eight-week class will begin Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2 in the lower level. The class will be led by Marcia & Jamie Cressman.  

Children’s Ministries WINTER VOLUNTEERS: We have these openings this winter: Preschool Children’s Church (crafts once a month); 4th/5th grade Sunday School (once a month); and K-2 Wednesday night teacher (every week for the quarter). Please contact Chris Hyman at chris@firstmennonite.org or call her at (260) 525-9967. You may also use the church app to let us know of your interest!

Kids’ Mission Banks: Mission Banks for the Children’s Mission Festival are available in the patio. Children/families are encouraged to take one, fill it, and return it by Sunday, Nov. 9. They will be collected in the morning worship service. The money raised through the kids’ banks will go towards El Nido (The Nest), a crisis pregnancy center at VidaNet in Heredia, Costa Rica. They will use the money in Costa Rica to purchase needed supplies such as diapers, wipes, etc. We will also collect NEWBORN clothes and burp rags that will be hand-delivered at the end of the year by Conner Hyman. 

Morning Star Ministries: Youth will be going to Morning Star Ministries on Saturday, Nov. 8, to help serve at their food kitchen.

Mission Festival Youth: Some individuals from Rosedale International will come speak to youth during Sunday School on Sunday, Nov. 9, and will stick around for a meal following Church. 

Friendsgiving: Youth will have a Friendsgiving meal on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. down in the Fellowship Hall area. Entrée and drink will be provided. Youth are to bring a side dish to share.

Don't miss the opportunity to fellowship and grow with our church family. Take a look at the schedule below. You will find something for everyone!

SUNDAY - November 9

• 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
• 10:00 a.m. Mission Festival: Jerry Sauder
• 6:30 p.m. Mission Festival: Jerry Sauder

TUESDAY – November 11

• 6:30 p.m. Sunshine Hour (not on livestream; listen on scanner) 
• 7:00 p.m. Handel’s Messiah rehearsal

WEDNESDAY – November 12

• 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes rehearsal (choir room)
• 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal in the patio
• 6:10 p.m. JAM rehearsal (room 7) Mennonotes rehearsal (choir room) 
• 7:00 p.m. Ages 0-3: Nursery
• 7:00 p.m. Ages 4-K: Room at the bottom of the ramp
• 7:00 p.m. Grades 1-5: Family Life Center
• 7:00 p.m. Youth: Youth room (opens at 6:30 p.m.)
  
• 7:00 p.m. Chapel: Hebrews 13 (Kent Liechty) 
• 7:00 p.m. Band of Brothers: “World Religions” (Room 13) 
• 7:00 p.m. She Shares: “Abigail” (Room 15) 
• 7:00 p.m. Young women’s (20s & 30s) small group (Room 14) 
• 7:00 p.m. “Journeying through Grief”: Marcia & Jamie Cressman (Room 2)
• 7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Women’s Ministries, and Quilting
• 8:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir loft of the sanctuary)

SUNDAY – November 16

• 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
• 10:00 a.m. “God’s Judgment” (Obadiah 1-4): Pastor Jeff Linthicum
• 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Pickleball, Bunco & Bingo--feel free to bring a dessert to share! (Family Life Center)

The Spiritual Guidance Cabinet would like to offer prayer for healing as well as anointing with oil to anyone struggling with health issues (James 5:14-15). Please contact Darin Ringger at (260) 820-0191.

Contribute to the needs of our community by participating in Project Share. You can place your donations on the table in the foyer or in the box inside the east entrance of the church.  Suggestions for each month are listed below, but all donations are appreciated.

• January - Cereal & Baby Food
• February - Monetary Donations
• March - Vegetables
• April - Boxed/Pouched Side Dishes
• May - Cake, Brownie, Muffin Mixes
• June - Paper Products
• July - Personal Hygiene Products
• August - Feminine Hygiene Products
• September - Canned Meat
• October - Soups
• November - Pasta
• December - Beans

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