Join the Churches of Berne for a Praise Concert with Divinity Trio, Sunday, July 28th at 6:30 PM. Rain location: First Mennonite Church. This concert is sponsored by the South Adams Ministerial Association. 

Do you have a heart for sharing God’s love with kids? The FMC Children’s Ministries department needs you!! These positions are available this fall (starting in September): kindergarten Sunday School teacher, elementary Sunday School teacher, elementary Children’s Church teacher, preschool music leader (opening of class), baby nursery, toddler nursery, and various helper positions. Please pray about these opportunities and keep your eyes open for fall recruitment information! Contact Chris (chris@firstmennonite.org) or Debby (debby@firstmennonite.org).

It has been confirmed! Perspectives on the World Christian Movement will be offered starting Monday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Dec. 2, at The Filling Station. The 15 speakers have been secured who will highlight God’s heart for all peoples. You will encounter the momentum of the WCM with fresh understanding of God’s unchanging purposes and why they are relevant in your life. Prayerfully consider joining this movement. Please contact Tad Wulliman at (513) 767-0151 for more information. For registering, search perspectives.org, click "find a location," select Berne, Indiana, and complete the registration.

There is a men’s choir forming to sing on Sunday morning, Aug. 11. If you are a man who enjoys singing praises to the Lord, please come join us! Rehearsals will be on the following Wednesday evenings: July 24, 31, and Aug. 7, from 8:00-8:30 p.m. Rehearsals will be in the sanctuary chancel area. If you have questions, please email Brent Hyman at brent@firstmennonite.org.

If you are assisting (or want to assist) with the sewing of the 2,000 MCC school bags for the November Mission Festival, please contact Sharon Ninde at (260) 251-2730. All fabric must be cleared with Sharon. Please communicate regularly with her as to your goals, progress, and budget. Thank you for your interest in this sizable and worthwhile project to support literacy in third world countries. 

There are no Wednesday evening chapel services in July; however, the men's and women's groups will still meet as shown below.

"The “Band of Brothers” men’s group will continue to meet during the summer. Check the bulletin for the location each week. 

The “She Shares” women’s group will also continue to meet through the summer in the Historical Room. If Wednesdays don’t work for summer schedules, women are encouraged to gather in groups of 3-4 on their own for the purpose of prayer, encouragement, and accountability. Contact Lana Shoaf with any questions. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of First Mennonite Church, or would like to be baptized, please contact the church office.

The Voluntary Service Scholarship application has been updated. You can apply if you are a high school senior or college undergraduate, are a member of First Mennonite, and if you apply one month prior to your voluntary service. Some examples of service: short-term mission trip, church camp counselor, MDS team, etc. You can pick up your application and a copy of the new guidelines in the church office.

Middle School Missions: Middle School Missions will take place Monday, July 29- Wednesday, July 31. We’ll have discipleship, service/outreach projects, prayer walks, group bonding time, and more! The cost is $30. Please sign up today and grab a packet! 

Dunes Trip: The youth will be going to Warren Dunes in Michigan on Saturday, Aug. 3. This will be an all-day trip. Bring a sack lunch. Water will be provided. Sign up today, and grab a flyer with the important details!

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

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

Have you heard about pickleball? Pickleball is fun, social, and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Come to the Family Life Center on Tuesday and Thursday evening anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 and/or on Saturday morning between 9 and 11 and join other individuals, couples, and families as they enjoy a new game. Don't have a paddle? No problem. We have extra if you need one. Contact Craig Sprunger for more information - 260.450.4206.

Please note: There will be no pickleball in the Family Life Center in July.

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