Blog

Welcome to the blog of Berlin Mennonite Church. This is the place where you will find articles about a variety of things about the church and its mission. These are things written by members of the church, mission updates, articles from service trips, youth convention reflections.

Posted January 24, 2025

A few years ago, a small group of college students who decided to start a Bible study. It was in the middle of a tumultuous time. Together with their teacher, they started reading over the words of Scripture. They were particularly captivated by the Gospels – by the words of Jesus, not only...

Posted December 13, 2024

Beauty in Bittersweet

For many, Christmastime is a season of joy, laughter, and celebration. Yet for others, it becomes a poignant reminder of loss and longing. The holidays, with their emphasis on togetherness, often highlight the absence of loved ones. I’ve personally lived in this...

Posted October 30, 2024

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means our homes will soon be filled with the scents of favorite holiday recipes, wafting from the stovetop or oven. For many of us, hosting a holiday meal marks a milestone in "adulting." I remember when Kelsey and I hosted my family for Easter in our cozy 800-...

Posted September 08, 2023

It has been a wonderful week back at BMC. My family and I had a wonderful sabbatical, part of which included serving with Mennonite Mission Network in their SOOP program in La Mesa, Colombia.