*INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE

April 17, 2016 Worship Songs

Prayer Time Message

“Faith & Doubt” Closing Song

Next week’s Breakfast Leader: ~ Jeanne Sprowls Today’s Greeters: 8:00 a.m. ~David & Dee Dee Dively 10:30 a.m. ~ Lynn & Dorie Lambert Today’s Ushers: 8:00 a.m. ~ David Dively, Cameron & Tyler Landis Next week’s Greeters: 8:00 a.m. ~Terry & Nancy Griffith 10:30 a.m. ~Stan & Robin Landis Next week’s Ushers: 8:00 a.m.~ Charlie Hersch, Bret Landis, Mike Landis

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Prelude-Adult Bells………… “When We All Get to Heaven” Opening Prayer…………………………………..Pastor Tom *Hymn #350………………. “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” Children’s Story……………………………….. Brian Luprek Sr. Choir……………………………….. “Have Faith in God” Praise & Prayer…………………………………...Pastor Tom Offering………………………………………………………. Offertory Prayer………………………………….Pastor Tom Message………….. “Faith & Doubt” ……...…..Pastor Tom *Hymn #330……………………………... “Only Trust Him” Benediction……………………………………….Pastor Tom Postlude………………………………………………………. *Please stand if able

*Please sign attendance sheet at end of pew. Thanks!

OFFERING 4/10/16 Regular $9,931.51 Specials 673.60 Total $10,605.11

• HANDCHIMERSwillpracticetodayat8:45a.m.• ADULT BELLS “White Group” will not practice this

evening. • YOUTH BELLS will practice this evening at 6:30. • UNCOMMON LIFE YOUTH & FAITH WEAVERS

will meet this evening at 7 p.m. • OFFICIAL BOARD will not meet this evening. • ADULT BELLS “Blue Group” will practice Wednesday

evening at 6:30. • SENIOR CHOIR will rehearse Wednesday at 7:30 PM. • PRAYER Tuesday mornings 6:15 – 7:15 in the Brick

Coffee House.

YOUTHCHICKENBBQ-SATURDAY,April30th!!Youmaypurchaseticketsfromanyyouthmemberorcallthechurchoffice–267-3863!Tickets/moneyduebyApril24,2016.

☺☺ LOOKING TO SUMMER!!

Northeast District Conference will be held June 10 & 11, 2016 at Camp Peniel (14 delegates) are needed. Our Brethren National Conference/Youth Conference dates!! July 18 – July 22, 2016 at Ashland, Ohio. We will need (6) delegates for National Conference (all expenses paid)!! Check your calendar and if you are interested, please contact the church office.

2016 CAMP PENIEL DATES!!! Sr. Camp - June 12th – 19th Director –Richard Ringler Jr. Camp-June 19th-June 26th -Directors Randy & Afton Burkholder Mini Camp - June 26 – June 29th- Directors Brad & Crystal Fairman BERLIN BENEFIT DAY ~ SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 2016!!

Wanted: Vendors of all kinds!! Cost: $10 per space All proceeds to benefit Berlin Food Pantry. Questions, contact Tracey Koontz 267-6299

***THRIFT SHOPPE NEEDS!***

The Thrift Shoppe is in need of summer clothes…especially children’s clothing! ---------------------------------------------------- WMS ANNOUNCEMENT The WMS will meet Sunday, April 24, 2016 at noon in church basement. Program – Pam Turinisky, Lunch – Laura Brant & Jean Stoddard. You can start to bring your Thank-offering so we have them before June. -----------------------------------------------------

ATTENTION!! Vacation Bible School dates have changed!! New dates: July 25th – July 29th, 2016!! Volunteers are needed!! Please see sign up sheet posted on Information Bulletin Board (deadline for adult sign-up is TODAY). -------------------------------------------------- **VBS Volunteer Leadership Meeting – Sunday, April, 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Brick Coffee House. --------------------------------------------------

CAREPACKAGES–ItemsneedtobedroppedoffbyattheBerlinVeterans’HomebyApril28,2016.(flyerpostedoninformationbulletinboard)

Pastor Tom Sprowls, Jr.

Youth Pastor Luke Dowdy April 17, 2016

Church Office Hours: 8 AM – 3 PM Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 2 PM - Friday

267-3863 ~ email berlinbrethren@comcast.net Website ~ www.berlinbrethren.com

PleaseRemember:TheSundaymorningMessagescanbefound

andlistenedtoonline. INFORMAL WORSHIP 8:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 10:30 AM

*Nursery is on the second floor. Today’s 8 AM attendant is Fonga & Sarah Luprek. Attendant needed for next week. ** We now have a staffed Nursery during Sunday School!! DeneenEutsey&JodiOnsteadwillbeinthenurseryfrom9:30AM–10:20AM.

KID’S KORNER for ages 2 through Kindergarten TODAY (during our 8 AM service) in the church basement. The Pastor will prompt the time when you may bring/send your child downstairs.

Prayer request cards are in the pew rack or on the Information Table. If you have a prayer concern please fill out and place in the “Golden Bowl”.

NATIONALDAYOFPRAYERWewillhavea24-hourprayervigilhereinthechurchsanctuarybeginningat8p.m.onMay4thandendingat7p.m.onMay5th.PleaseseeBulletinBoardforsign-upsheet.

YOUTH CAMPING FISHING TRIP If you'd like to support the boys upcoming campout May 6-8th, we're asking for food donations. Sign-up sheet with needs will be posted on the bulletin board above the information table. In advance, thanks for helping to make this trip possible.

The Laurel Highlands Chorale will be presenting their spring concert on Sunday, May 1, 2016 3:30 p.m. at the Somerset Church of the Brethren, 606 Plank Road, Somerset, PA. This year’s theme is “ROAD TRIP”! We will take you to great destinations throughout our great country!! See Norman Menhorn for tickets or you may purchase at the door.

FREE Early Childhood Programs!! Now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Please see Information Bulletin Board for flyer and further information!

ALTARFLOWERSToday’saltarflowersareinmemoryofClarenceBittnergivenbyRenee&MikeRaupachandfamily.

Final Evaluation: Experiencing God Small Group Study Wewouldencourageallthosewhohaveparticipatedinthe“ExperiencingGod”smallgroupstudytopleasetakeabriefsurvey(aseriesof7openendedquestions)Answerthesequestionsashonestandasthoroughaspossible.Wetrulyvalueyourresponseandthankyouinadvance.**Ifyouhaveaccesstoacomputerpleaseuse the following:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z7LZM35 **Ifnotusingacomputer….pleaseseetheInformationTableforpapersurveyform.Questions,contactEmilyMenhorn289-7553.

WewillbeholdingourserviceofBaptismonSunday,April24,2016.**MembershipSundaywillbeSunday,May1,2016.

APRILHOSPITALITYMEAL-Spaghetti!TheAprilhospitalitymealsign-upsheethasbeenpostedontheInformationBulletinBoard.

PrayerConcernListName Request/Concern Progress/AnswerDaveAdams Lungcancer Chemo–PittsburghVA

Hosp.GertrudeBaker-DonnaWilliamsmother

LivingwithDonna&Tim

Prayersforstrengthforall

JoyBastion–JoySchrock’smother

Breastcancer Beganradiation

JaniceBeardmore CervicalCancer Beganradiation*TravisBlack Surgery4/21/16for

pacemaker/difibulator

Dr.TomConnelly–SomersetChiropractor

Pneumoniaandhashaddoublelungtransplant

Homefromthehospital–recuperatingslowly

SherryCorneal–ChloeSpochart’sprofessor

Cancer Notdoingwell

WayneDeeter Infectioninarm Amy&RandyDwire Randyhasbeen

diagnosedwithcancerChemotherapy

TabithaFlick Hasbeguntreatment Severalmore!!ScottGilmore Surgery–removed12

inchesoflargeintestineHomerecovering

*EvelynGuindon–JonGuindon’smom

Breastcancer Removedpeasizenodule4/15/16

MikeGriffith 4/9/16surgeryforinsertionofaspinalstimulator

Home–stillhaspain

RitaHardesty Cancer Kelly(Dively)Hartbauer ColonCancer ChemothroughMay–

notfeelingwellDavidHay~BeckyHay’sbrother

Cancer Chemo–prayformental,physicalandspiritualhealing

DennisHay-Cheryl’shusband Fellthroughthebarnfloorfracturedfoot

Continuedprayerforhealingoffoot

BruceHostetler Stroke~muchbetter Home~therapyCherylJose-TerryJose’saunt Ovariancancer Chemoandradiation

treatment*DonnaKimmel Infectedtoeandbone

oftoePrayerforhealing–furtherdr.appts.

KevinKnott–friendofDonna&EllisKimmel

Livercancer Chemo–notdoingwell

*TimLandis Reversalsurgery(bagremoved4/4/16)

Home–pleaseprayforweightgainandstrength

CarolMarker–CathyGaudlip’smother

Prayersforphysical&spiritualhealing,strengthandweightgainandsuccessfultreatmentofhercancer

Prayersforcontinuedhealingandstrength

CynthiaMason Pancreaticcancer Chemo

TomMaust(CharleneMurray’sbrother)

AcuteMyeloidLeukemia

Stemcelltransplantwentverywell!Prayitwassuccessful

*AprilMasefamily–cousinofJoySchrock

April’s12yr.olddaughterwaskilledbyahitandrundriver

PrayersforunderstandingandtofeeltheLord’spresence

TriciaMayak Cancertreatment

Prayforstrength

MonikaMiller Kidneycancer Prayerforstrengthandhealing

ShirleyMiller–BonnieMiller’saunt

Kneereplacement4/5/16

Surgerywentwell–nowinrehab.prayersforstrength&healing

IsaiahPaul Baseballhitisrighteyesurgeryon3/29torepairretina

Surgerywentverywell.PleaseprayforhealingBackinschool!!

Rachel(Saylor)Shank Kidneycancer Surgery-homeGregShank ALS FredShepler Cancer AllisonShroyer–AprilLogue’sniece

Livertransplant11/14/15–developedbloodclot

Home–stillhasbloodclot–nothingtheycando.Prayers!!

*StephanieJanoSlifco Breastcancer-doublemastectomy4/14/16

Kathy(Vieregge)Spangler–friendofJudyCook

ColonCancer Hashadsurgerytoremovetumor–awaitingchemotreatments

ShirleyTataleba Arm/shoulderandbackpain

Seeingpainmanagementspecialist.Prayforreliefofpain

JoyceTaylor Leukemia DoranWalker Healthconcerns JoeZeigler Leukemia

OURMILITARY

DanArmstong JaredHarshbarger GavinStockwellJeremyScottBaker BobbyHoffman JustinStrengCruzBoyer MikeHutchinson CarrieThomasMikeBowers AlexKuh JeremyThomasKyleCooney JanaGlotfeltyKuh DanVonSchimpfShawnCochran LouisOrris JoshWaltersJoshuaCrissy JohnPaxton MikeWarrenMaxDull JoelSprowls PaulWillBenHay MarkStewart BethanieWilsonRonHelm MattSpear CaseyGindlespergerAaronEngleka SteveSpear MasonJamicson

REviveLadiesRetreatFriday,May20–SundayMay22,2016Come away for a weekend (Camp Peniel) while we deepen our relationships with God, experience His presence, and spend time with other women who really do get it. This weekend is designed just for you and will be sure to leave you refreshed and your faith reignited. Retreat cost is $100, which will cover all expenses for your weekend including lodging, meals, (2 breakfast, 2 lunches & 1 dinner), coffee/snacks, and all necessary materials. **Registration forms are available on the Information Table (see poster on Information Bulletin Board) for more info contact Afton Burkholder @233-6332.

OLYMPIAN GAMES- Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the North Ridge Baptist Church, Friedens, PA!! Ages:4yr.old–6thgrade!Time:10a.m.–2p.m.(ifyoucan’tattendinthemorningyoumaycomefortheafternoon)Registrationformsareavailableontheinformationtable.Pleasehaveformand$2.00feetoEllisKimmelbyTODAY!!

A Community Mother’s Day Turkey Dinner, hosted by Trinity UCC, Berlin, HUGS & KISSES Youth Group, will be held Thursday, May 5th, at 6 PM, at the Berlin Borough Building. This is open to the entire community, all are welcome! Tickets are $11 for ages 13 to Adult, and $5 for children 12 and under. To purchase tickets, stop in the UCC church office from 9 - noon (267-3234).

CAMPPENIEL!!InjustafewshortmonthsCampPenielwillbefilledwithkidsattendingcamps!!Weareinneedofsportsequipment(pleaseseelistbelow)tohelpmakecampamorememorableexperience.Currentlife-jacketsarewornandneedreplacedtoensurethekidssafetyalongwithothersportingitemsthatgenerallyneedtobereplacedyear-to-year.Ifyouwouldliketodonateanyofthefollowingitems,pleasecontactRandy&AftonBurkholder(814-233-6332)ordropthemoffatthechurch.Itemsneeded:*LifeJackets–varioussizes*Balls–dodgeballs,kickballs,footballs,basketballs,soccer,&volleyballs*Orangeconesforsports*Wiffleballequipment*HulaHoops*Frisbees*Anyotherfunsportingitemsyoumayknowof!!!CAMP PENIEL CLEAN-UP DAY ~ MAY 7 Please join us on May 7th at Camp Peniel 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.? (lunch provided) for a Clean-Up Day to get ready for summer camps and other activities! If you help, you will receive a 25% discount on your camp registration fee for this year! **If you help close camp in the fall you will also receive a 25% discount on next year’s camp registration! ☺ KITCHEN HELP NEEDED for CAMP We are in need of kitchen help for our three weeks of camp. If you can volunteer ANY free time during those weeks….please contact Richard Ringler @ 279-4399

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Annual Bake Sale,

held on Saturday, April 30, 2016,

from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon,

is looking for baked good donations.

We’re asking all you “bakers” to lend a hand

and sign up to donate baked goods for this

event.

Proceeds will help to benefit our Youth.

Please see our sign-up sheet posted on our

Information Bulletin Board or call the church

office at 267-3863.

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BOOKS & DVDS NEEDED!!!

The WMS will be having a Book/DVD Sale this coming August! If you care to donate….please place in the box by the elevator (main floor).

$100 Deposit + Freewill Weekend Donation Event Image Event Title Spruce Lake, PA

Event Meta Schedule & Recurrence Details September 16, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - September 18, 2016 @ 5:00 pm Venue Display Info Spruce Lake Retreat Center, 5389 Rte 447, Canadensis, PA 18325 United States+ Google Map $100 App Fee + Freewill Weekend Donation Event Image Event Title Ludlow, PA

Event Meta Schedule & Recurrence Details October 21, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - October 23, 2016 @ 5:00 pm Venue Display Info Olmsted Mansion and Retreat Center, 17 East Main Street, Ludlow, PA 16333 United States