Leadership Directory
Head of the Church:
The Lord Jesus Christ
Ministers:
Every member of the church
Pastor:
Rick Negley
740-548-7407
Preschool Director:
Pam Innes
740-965-4163
Administrative Assistant & Treasurer:
Carrie Cline
740-965-6957
Custodial Services:
Eric Johnson
614-582-9311
Clerk of Session:
Rick Henderson
614-307-4644
Music Ministry Team Leader:
Todd Reed
614-839-6748
Financial Secretary & Video Technician: Jim Innes
740-965-4163
ELDERS
PHONE
DEACONS
TRUSTEES
Jason Cline
614-595-2564
Becky Alred
Dick Deakins
Charles Glass
740-548-7027
Tama Haferman
John Haferman
Rick Henderson
614-307-4644
Shelly Harmon
Jeff Harmon
Bill Hunt
614-949-6573
Mary Howell
Dave Howell
Fred Mau
614-453-0928
Wendy King
Jim Innes
Cloyce Miller
614-846-1525
Naomi Reineke
Dan Negley
Bob Schmidt
614-579-3845
Connie Schmidt
Kyle Reineke
Barbara Smith
Kip Smith
Chara Spears
Life Groups available throughout the week
(Life Groups will not be meeting December 27 – January 2)
Day
Description
Time
Location
Contact/
Child
Telephone
Care
Sunday
Lewis Center
6:30 PM Home of the
Karen Negley
(2nd & 4th)
Life Group
Negleys
614-586-3300
X
Tuesday Women’s
10:00 AM Berlin
Karen Negley
(1st of each Bible Study
Church
614-586-3300
month)
X
Wednesday Sunbury Life
6:30 PM Home of the
Niki Henderson
Group
Hendersons
614-580-9463
X
Wednesday Worthington
7:30 PM Home of the
David Beck
Life Group
Millers
614-488-8969
Thursday Men’s Group
8:00 AM Scrambler
Bill Low
Marie’s
740-833-6312
Attendance & Financial Summary
Worship
Attendance
Last Sunday
88
1 Year Ago
76
Worship
Attendance
Average per
week in 2015
Average per
week in 2014
75
76
General
Offering
Through 50 weeks in
2015
Through 50 weeks in
2014
$194,513.30
$183,465.19
Berlin Presbyterian Church
A member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (www.epc.org)
5175 South Old State Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035-9254
(740) 548-6856
BerlinChurch@DelightingInGod.net
www.DelightingInGod.net
Twitter: @2Delight_In_God
www.Facebook.com/DelightingInGod
Our mission is to delight supremely in God through Jesus Christ
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
for the glory of God’s name and
for the good of neighbors and nations.
And the shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all they had heard and seen,
as it had been told them.
(Luke 2:20) ESV
Berlin Church
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Founded 1829 in Berlin Township
December 27, 2015
10:30 A.M.
WORSHIPING GOD THROUGH SONG
PRAYER
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hannah Hartzell
WORSHIPING GOD THROUGH SONG
TESTIMONIES TO GOD’S GRACE AND FAITHFULNESS
WORSHIPING GOD THROUGH PRAISE & PRAYER
BLESSING OF THE CHILDREN
WORSHIPING GOD WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
WORSHIPING GOD THROUGH THE WORD
Rick Negley
Scripture: Luke 2:15-20
Message: “Glorifying and Praising God for
All They Had Heard and Seen”
WORSHIPING GOD THROUGH SONG
BLESSING AND SENDING OF GOD’S PEOPLE / PRAYER AND MINISTRY
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
9:30 AM – CLASSES
AGE/GRADE
LOCATION
“FOUNDATION” ADULT CLASS
CHAPEL
MULTI-GENERATIONAL CLASS
FELLOWSHIP HALL
10:30 AM – WORSHIP
AGE/GRADE
LOCATION
CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS
SANCTUARY
WE ARE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Please let us know how we may serve
you. (See church and leadership contact information on the back page.)
ENTER HIS GATES WITH PRAISE: As you come into the sanctuary, you
are encouraged to enter in an attitude of worship. Please help us all to
focus on the Lord by joining in songs of praise and worship and waiting to
connect with people in fellowship following worship.
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME in worship with their family. We believe that God
has called us to strengthen families which are often separated and torn apart in
society. One way for families to experience unity is by worshiping together. We
want to help parents fulfill the responsibility God has given them for helping their
children know and love Jesus (Ephesians 6:4). In addition, we offer
opportunities that are specifically aimed at helping children and youth cherish
Christ as Lord and trust and follow Jesus in daily life.
IF YOU NEED to take your child out of the Sanctuary, we offer a video
monitor in the Fellowship Hall and in the Nursery for your convenience. We
also have a team of loving volunteers who are willing to help care for little
ones (age 3 and under) if needed.
TODAY, DECEMBER 27
 Fellowship with refreshments
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1
 Happy New Year!
Following worship
All Day
WHAT HAS GOD DONE FOR YOU? Today during worship, we are sharing
brief testimonies of God’s grace and faithfulness. Please be praying about
what God might have you share for His glory and for the good of others.
Also, please pray for others that God would give them boldness to speak for
the glory of God.
ORDINATION, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING: During worship
on January 3, 2016, we plan to ordain, install and commission newly elected
elders, deacons and trustees.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The congregation is called to meet
Sunday, January 10, 2016 following worship. This meeting is for the
purpose of reviewing the compensation of the pastor, reviewing the 2016
Budget approved by the elders, and annual corporation business.
POINSETTIAS: Thank you to all who donated live poinsettias to decorate
our place of worship. You may take your poinsettia(s) with you following
worship today. With cold temperatures, it is important to have your car
warmed up to keep the plant(s) from freezing.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: This year the people of Berlin Church
and Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool collected 82 boxes to be sent to
needy children throughout the world. Thank you for your generosity and
love, and please be praying for the children who are receiving these boxes,
that they will know Jesus and His love.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP: We are planning a class to begin in January for
those who are interested in church membership. We recognize that the
church is a family, and so these classes provide an opportunity for you to
get to know the family and for the family to get to know you. Please note
your interest on the Response Form.
FINANCIAL PEACE? Many people at this time of year spend more than
their budget allows and find themselves starting a new year with anxious
thoughts and fear and financial burdens rather than peace. We offer a
course by Dave Ramsey called Financial Peace University, and are in the
process of scheduling classes for 2016, and would like to make this class
available to all who are interested. If you would like more information please
check the appropriate box on the Response Form.
A PLACE FOR YOU: We believe that the life of the church takes place in
relationship with others. So we offer “life groups” that meet throughout the
week (see list on back). You are encouraged to visit one of these groups.
As a new year begins, it is a great time to seek out fellowship with others.
BIBLE READING PLAN: If you would like to read through the Bible in
2016, there are a number of plans to help you do that. One resource is
BibleGateway.com, which offers a variety of reading plans.