It's almost time! Berne Community VBS will be held at South Adams Schools during the week of June 9-13 from 8:45-11:45 a.m. each morning. Online registration is closed, but walk-in registrations are welcome. In lieu of a closing program, a very special kick-off concert featuring Go Fish will take place at the Clock Tower on Saturday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. 

Das Marit Farmers' and Artists' Market is off to a great start this season with vendors offering flowers, baked goods, and a variety of handicrafts! Beginning Saturday, May 31, and for the next couple of Saturdays, fresh local strawberries will be available from 8 am to 12 noon. The market is located in the First Mennonite Church parking lot at the corner of SR 218 and US 27 in Berne. 

Undergraduate Students: If you are a member of First Mennonite Church and are involved in a service project at any time during the year, you can apply for college tuition money from the Voluntary Service Trust Fund. Guidelines for the Trust Fund and applications are available in the church office.

The Mission Festival Committee has chosen to repeat the MCC School kits for this year’s service project in November. Once again, 2,000 drawstring bags will be the goal. Please see Sharon Ninde for instructions on sewing and fabric requirements, if interested in helping.

You are invited to join us in the chapel on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. as we dive into God's word. "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." 2 Peter 3:18

Registration for Camp Luz is now open! Further information can be found at campluz.org. The church helps underwrite the cost for all families wishing to send children to camp. Any questions may be directed to Debby Neuenschwander (children) or Bill Helmlinger (youth).

Kids Ministry Openings: The following positions are available to anyone who loves kids and wants to share the love of Jesus with them! Elementary Children’s Church teacher and Preschool Children’s Church teacher (once a month): Both of these positions have youth helpers and are during the 10:00 a.m. worship hour. Volunteers serve on a rotating basis with a team of teachers, and can be somewhat flexible on the schedule. Talk to Chris or Debby today (or call the church office) if you are interested in serving. 

Kids Bible Reading Plan: Reading plans are available on the Family Resource wall! One specific chapter a day for 100 days gives a good overview of the whole Bible! Complete at least 50 by Sunday, Aug. 1, for a prize. Read as a family or individual child. Other online resources are available at www.adventurebible.com. Fill their minds with the Word of God this summer!

Youth Summer Bible Reading: The Youth Summer Bible Reading Challenge will take place from June 1 through August 31. Youth will be reading passages from the Old Testament and New Testament. Reading plans are out, so sign up and pick one up!

Summer: The Youth group will continue to meet through the summer on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be a lesson and special activity planned, starting with a Willshire trip on June 4.

Cedar Point Trip: The youth will be going to Cedar Point on Thursday, July 24. The cost will be $50, which will cover the drink band and ticket. You will need to bring money for two meals. We will need 15 committed to going to get this price and add-on. Please sign up today and grab a permission slip.

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. 

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 and August.

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