The South Adams Ministerial Association will be hosting the Community Thanksgiving Service at West Missionary Church in Berne, Sunday, November 23rd at 6 p.m. The service will feature music from area churches and a cookie fellowship will follow. A canned food collection will be taken for Compassionate Ministries. 

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!"

Everyone is invited to the Family Life Center on December 14 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. for "A Night in Bethlehem." Wander through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace and discover what life was like when Jesus was born. Interact with local shopkeepers, see the animals, and be sure to visit Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the stable.

Friday, December19-Sunday, December 21, is the weekend to host students through the auspices of International Friendships. Prayerfully consider joining this evangelistic opportunity showing hospitality in Jesus’ Name. More information coming soon. 

“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!

Friendsgiving: The Youth will have a Friendsgiving meal on Wednesday,November 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. “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)

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 - Bible Study
• 7:00 p.m. Band of Brothers
• 7:00 p.m. She Shares
• 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. “What Is Your Witness?” (3 John): Pastor Jeff Linthicum
• 6:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at West Missionary

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

Did you know that you can receive weekly parenting tips, videos, and devotion ideas right to your phone? If you would like to sign up for this, please text the following: @fmcpare to the number 81010 and request to be part of our Biblical Parenting thread. 

Do you have a Right Now Media account? This resource provides access to over 20,000 Bible study and devotional videos for youth and adults as well as a library of popular, safe kids' shows that you can view anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Activate your FREE account by clicking HERE.